The David Mead Podcast

<p>Growing up in Papua New Guinea before heading to boarding school in Australia, Aidan shares what it was like finding his love for rugby union at 16 and the importance of enjoying what you do. We talk about the...

<p>Delouise has had a different path to NRL than most. Seven years between first grade games and plenty of speed bumps along the way. We speak about what is was like to move countries from Tonga to New Zealand and then...

<p>Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane moved from Port Moresby to the Central Coast of NSW at just four years old. Her visits back to PNG are always special — reconnecting with family, friends, and the roots that shaped her. </p><p>A...

<p>In this episode, Kurt Capewell shares what it was like growing up in the country town of Charleville, QLD — riding horses, going pigging, and living a life far removed from the city. He opens up about the challenges...

<p>Peter Vollert grew up in Papua New Guinea and now runs a successful business in Australia — but his connection to PNG remains strong. In this episode, we dive into his journey from childhood in PNG to...

<p>Mel Kawa was born and raised in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea and moved to Australia at 14 in search of better educational opportunities. Her rugby journey began unexpectedly — a friend dragged her along...

<p>“Birth isn’t a medical event but it’s been treated like one. It can become medical, and when it does, we have the support. But it’s not where we start.” - Melissa Spilsted </p><p>Melissa became a clinical...

<p>Tommy lived his early days in Alotau, a beautiful part of PNG. Fishing, gardening, fun and relaxed lifestyle in the village bring back plenty of great memories. Parents owned a successful fish and chips shop. The...

<p>This is one of the most important conversations I’ve had on the podcast — it speaks directly to my roots and where I hope to make the biggest impact. Lucy was born in Hula, Central Province PNG, in a village with no...

<p>David Lakisa “Pacific Contribution Matters.” Born in New Zealand, Former PE teacher. PHD in Pacific Sport and Diversity Management. Masters in International Sports Management. Bachelor of Education.</p><p>First ever...

<p>Zeb Taia played over 300 professional rugby league games, won two Super League titles, and built his career not on talent alone, but on discipline, consistency, and doing his job better than anyone else. </p><p>Now...

<p>Tayla Clement was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. She was born with moebius syndrome which affects one in three million people. Endured years of bullying in school because of how she looked. Six attempts to take...

<p>Early Days at the Gold Coast Titans. The hardest part of professional rugby league. Taking the footy mentality and applying it to other parts of life. Rollerblading in Miami and Burleigh. Enlightening the world by...

<p>Hanan Laban is the current CEO of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup rugby league competition.</p><p>We speak about:</p><p>The upbringing he had with his Samoan family.</p><p>The hard work his...

<p>Dave Donaghy is the CEO of the Brisbane Broncos — one of the most iconic sporting organisations in Australia. This past year has brought its challenges, but also strong results off the field and a clear long-term...