Show Notes
There are great players. There are champions. And then there's a rare breed who attempt to transcend the game entirely – ascending to a pantheon reserved for the truly elite. - Nathan Cleary continues to strive toward that very pinnacle of the game. - Five consecutive grand finals. Four premiership rings. Two Clive Churchill Medals. The numbers are staggering, but they don't tell the real story. - This is the man who turned pressure into performance, first grand final heartbreak into a dynasty that may well never be topped again, and a father-son dynamic that ranks among rugby league's greatest accomplishments. - I'm your host, Terrell May, and in this explosive Season 1 finale, I'm standing on business with Clez himself, the most decorated halfback of his generation, and at just 27 years old, he's only getting started. - 🔐 Season 2 is only Inside the MAYDAY™ Club!!! https://linktr.ee/maydaytv 🤝 Proudly Supported By: https://www.instagram.com/nathanslawnsandgardens/ 📩 Sponsorship & Collab Enquiries [email protected] 📲 Stay Connected with MAYDAY™ on Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maydaypodcast00/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maydaypodcast00 - 🎬 Directed by: https://www.instagram.com/jpethy/ - ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – WELCOME TO MAYDAY 1:07 – PLAYING SOCCER IN NZ 4:33 – EXPECTATIONS OF JETT CLEARY 8:29 – ADVICE FOR YOUNG KIDS 10:05 – PHIL JACKSON'S "11 RINGS" 15:49 – NOVAK DJOKOVIC 19:39 – BUILDING MY OWN PERSONA 25:08 – PHIL GOULD SACKS IVAN CLEARY 28:32 – RATTLED IN 1ST GRAND FINAL 30:50 – GAINING FINALS EXPERIENCE 32:00 – REFLECTING ON STREAK 37:09 – WALSH GREATEST EVER 39:50 – RABBITOHS GRAND FINAL BREAKDOWN 41:45 – ILLUSION OF MOMENTUM 45:43 – DO FANS INFLUENCE REFS 48:27 – MOST EXCITED FOR 2026 49:40 – SEASON 1 FINALE ------ PART 2: MEMBERS ONLY (OR 2K COMMENTS) 🔒 WHAT CONSUMES YOU THE MOST? 🔒 OVERSEAS & MARY FOWLER 🔒 ADDRESSING NSW BLUES AS NO. 7 🔒 COMPLACENCY BROKE THE STREAK 🔒 LEADERSHIP IMPROVEMENT NEEDED 🔒 BIGGEST EVER LESSON LEARNT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from MAYDAY™ Real Talk and Raw Stories
Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators. He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet in an elevator—who revealed that the government were pulling their hair out trying to find his "rat" on the in Plus, Jon explains why he refuses to vote, how he takes the piss out of all politicians, and how his skit on the card surcharge and $10 coffees tapped into everyday Aussies getting rinsed by taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahead of Alexander Volkanovski taking on undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev, Jon Bernard reveals what really goes down behind the scenes when interviewing Russian and Dagestani UFC fighters.
Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport. From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses choosing Australia's payday over Lebanon. Jon breaks down why the current eligibility rules make the tournament feel thrown together compared to Rugby Union and the FIFA World Cup. Plus, why the Kangaroos jersey used to mean more during the ANZAC Test era, and how the NRL can actually fix international games. 📩 Sponsorships: [email protected] Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Bernard calls out the NRL over how he and his brother were treated during the Las Vegas trip. Despite being two of Australia's biggest sports content creators, they were restricted from going near the field and treated like criminals, all while the NRL brought OnlyFans creator Anna Paul onto the pitch and plastered her across their socials. Plus, Jon breaks down why Australian sports media is five years behind America and Europe, why he and Nick refuse to toe the corporate line. 📩 Sponsorships: [email protected] Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Terrell May sits down with Jon Bernard for a one-hour masterclass on backing yourself, staying consistent, and keeping a tight circle when transitioning into the media game. Across the hour, the conversation moves from roasting the Rugby League World Cup, to calling out the Australian government and manifesting a Kanye West collab. Jon breaks down chasing an NRL contract in the Under-20s, pivoting to comedy skits during the lockdowns and staying grounded through his proud Lebanese heritage and family roots. 🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo 📩 Sponsorships: [email protected] Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.