Show Notes
Spencer Leniu breaks his silence on his biggest controversies and why he's ditching mainstream media to build his own platform. The 25-year-old Sydney Roosters enforcer and three-time NRL premiership winner has become one of the most talked-about front-rowers in the game. Spence reveals the real story behind the controversy, why players are turning to YouTube and personal brands over traditional media, the mental battles nobody sees, and how he's stayed loyal to his inner circle. This is what happens when you refuse to let anyone else control your narrative. 🔐 Join the MAYDAY™ Club https://tr.ee/79nrfSEhYR 🤝 Proudly Supported By: https://www.instagram.com/nathanslawnsandgardens/
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⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 – WELCOME TO MAYDAY 0:43 – LOOKED UP TO GROWING UP 1:33 – THE EARLY YEARS 4:21 – AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKENDS 7:48 – LIFE BEFORE RUGBY LEAGUE 9:48 – WHERE IT ALL STARTED 11:48 – DEALING WITH THE BIGGEST CRITICS 15:51 – HANDLING MEDIA PRESSURE 21:53 – FINDING YOUR CIRCLE 24:14 – AWAY FROM THE LIGHTS 32:48 – MOUNT DRUITT TAUGHT YOU 34:21 – WHY HE STARTED VLOGGING 35:32 – HILARIOUS STORY YOU NEED TO HEAR 39:55 – PERSONAL BRANDING 46:13 – THE MOMENT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING 48:16 – REPRESENTING NSW BLUES 50:52 – 3 PREMIERSHIP RINGS 56:47 – THE SWITCH TO SYDNEY ROOSTERS 59:00 – LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026 1:04:34 – MAYDAY OUTRO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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