#60 Braith Anasta | The Bye Round Podcast with James Graham

[@boysdontcry5487]

Anasta was very good. Never knew about his father, which makes his success even more impressive. Keep dropping those f bombs Braith

[@SennyMarshall]

Anasta on NRL 360 is pure gold. The banter he tosses up with the boys is hilarious, espcially with Buzz. Anasta is a Star on TV, perfect mix of Banter and Outrage. I dont miss an ep! Great job Jammer!

[@joeyclark3995]

This was my favourite episode! What an amazing insight into Braith's career. I really enjoyed him talking about his early days in Rugby League & the back stories about the Dogs, Roosters, & Tigers. The strong dad bit was really intriguing also. He's killing it on 360 and I reckon he's got George Clooney covered. Phenomenal episode!!!

[@atilaj4446]

Absolute GOLD... such an indepth honest episode, James you should be on 360 more often.. Braith always love the way you convey the info and express your thoughts. Two Champion Blokes.!!

[@pondexplorer]

1:18:30 Kudos to Braith for being humble and self aware. Braith and Tallis has brought another dimension to NRL 360 and it’s been great to watch. Braith displayed great understanding of the “fan watching at home” when both Buzz and James were sharing their points of views. I felt as a fan watching at home it was important that their discussion had to end organically and not get cut short due to producers involvement or ad breaks. Well done to James for standing by his beliefs and also to Fox Sports on the captivating viewing and new energy brought back to NRL360 since Braith has the hosting chair 🏆

[@markjack90]

This is such a class episode. Two top blokes having a chat. I was devastated for Gareth Ellis and the tigers in 2010 but what a game that was.

[@87fsp04]

This was a great interview thanks Jimmy!

[@forddriver8827]

Nothing but respect for Braith. Few are cut out for NRL aged 15, even less rebound from losing a parent. Braith was clearly listening to the lecture on life post football, and look at what he represents today, but more importantly, look at how he represents himself. I have had a difficult 54years, but I am well aware of the role that ego and humility play in life's decisions. Braith has had a solid grasp on this aspect of life from a young age and is well aware that daily practice is the only way to maintain that clarity.

[@grahammalsbury6506]

Two legends. What an awesome podcast. Best one yet

[@craigfordham73]

Great episode Jimmy and Braith. Love this show!!!

[@kiwirooster6209]

Braith is a good honest man. Appreciate your time at the Roosters mate.

[@brettcox2659]

Great interview 2 top blokes both doing a great job helping the game

[@Casper_Brisbane]

Happy Birthday James - Love the Podcast mate

[@570jaypee]

Best episode

[@kebaz1]

Anasta I still remember watching him play A grade at Marcellin college he is a good man just like you jimmy

[@nniranjan90]

Great interview!

[@moey6938]

This was brilliant

[@nathanking9886]

Great episode well done braith 👌

[@AnnaVergos]

Great podcast . Very engaging discussion

[@wilkie1011]

What a great podcast!!

[@mick1446]

Awesome podcast great interview😂

[@peterpiper7951]

I never knew -that about Braith's dad. That is terrible. He's always come across as a thoughtful yet pragmatic person. That experience either makes or breaks you, and he's come out the other end a great person.

[@newglorydays-yu6bb]

Very interesting content on the wests tigers

[@hotbaggrapes386]

Another classic episode jimmy 🔥

[@bigdaveyyboi]

This attitude that Braith embodies and talks openly about is what the kids call "toxic masculinity." Thats why our kids generation has become soft. But we are also partly to blame for that, by raising our kids to be insulated from the harshness of the world, and Jimmy's analogy is a perfect example of the plant that couldnt reproduce its greatest version of itself when placed in the best conditions. As men, we are designed to be pushed, to be strong, to want respect, adulation and success, especially in the eyes of our peers. We need to face adversity in one form or another in order to find out truly what we're made of. Because men, in society, will be called upon to defend our species, our country, our families when time is called upon. Our kids are being set up to fail when we shield them away from the ugliness of the world, whilst also being rewarded for showing emotional intelligence over more masculine traits of being logical, porblem-solving and competitive. Adversity, whether created in a simulated environment or in real time is important. Facing adversity as an athlete even in simulated training is an important element in creating winning teams, individuals and moments. I applaud the notion that certain elements, in the crucible of high performance, need to include exposing the athletes to the edge of what is physically possible. Because it's only then, as the boys rightly point out as Champions themselves, that those who are in the business of winning and losing, and especially when winning and losing hangs on a single moment, a single play, a snap decision, that those players need to know what it takes to nail those moments. We applaud our service men and women for their courage under fire, but they'll be the first to tell you, that being trained to handle adversity by being exposed to it is the only way you can really understand, know and truly perform when that moment comes to life and you're in the thick of it.

[@michelledafinis3601]

Was a very dangerous ball player , took tests and origins of the best in the country (fittler,barrett, Lockyer ,hill, kimorley ,Gower,johns ) Had the ball on a string and superb running game , turn the game in a blink of an eye Never knew why they called him overrated and still don’t

[@patrickjohnson1309]

Braith's a legend,I love him!! I ded set don't miss an episode of 360. I've been watching NRL 360, 3 days a week since 2015, but braith has been a sensational replacement for Ikin, since he left. Ikin was good but braith makes the show a fair bit more enjoyable!! I really enjoy Gordon aswell,his start to his NRL 360 journey,has been solid. I don't miss Paul Kent at all,not cause of what he has been accused of,but more so cause of his personality! He comes across as a rude, obnoxious loud mouth,to often!! I think Paul Kent,no longer being on NRL 360,was the best thing that has ever happened to that show!! I'm happy for Gordie,but I'm especially happy for braith,his seems like an honest and also compassionate person,that also works really hard to run a great rugby league show!! Also braith has great knowledge of rugby league and I love listening to him. Fox league do a FANTASTIC job of recruiting high IQ rugby league brains,it's definitely my favourite channel on Fox,I'm an avid NRL watcher, I would miss no more than 10 games a year! Love Matty John's aswell and his shows!

[@crestcutter2729]

Fuck Braith is funny as hell i always got the impression that he was a bit up himself but after watching that he seems like a regular guy you'd meet on the street great show James keep up the fantastic work

[@Sub0x-x40]

yeh u dont become captain of an nrl club by being a wanker

[@martinhollings]

Pretty sure he wouldn't give either of us the time of day if we met him on the street.

[@Sub0x-x40]

nah hes actually a good bloke but I dont think anyone really loves being approached on a street @@martinhollings

[@davidtaliai996]

A mate of mine actually walked into him on purpose, apologised and gave him the whole 'wow you're braith anasta' and they started chatting they spoke for about 15 mins and as my mate was about to walk off braith told him next time not to walk into him but just come up, say g'day and have a chat.

[@Sub0x-x40]

lol yeh hes a legend my family around belmore has known him for 20 years @@davidtaliai996

[@sallymay24]

Thanks for looking after Munny

[@emma00b]

fantastic guest and was a brilliant player back in the day keep on smashing it jamma

[@johncurtis9900]

Your ads need a QR code for AG1

[@alldaydevo]

Great episode, great insight. Thanks guys for the wisdom also

[@bigrock213]

Very good.... Up kenso braith

[@lucaperri4088]

Braith is a great sort! My Greek daddy!

[@Sub0x-x40]

Peter Atia is outstanding

[@rossioannou7139]

braith is the best

[@petejuchau9332]

Legends both of these guys, absolutely loved watching the podcast! Two gun Nrl players saying it how it is!

[@SennyMarshall]

Braith needs more support from Tallis on 360! He needs to pull his finger out! Braith can't do it all!

[@rougebull77]

and we dare you to say this roo him in peson lols

[@MultiMegatron123]

1:15:57 when ever he opens his mouth

[@dddd-ng5yq]

Jammer will back the biter I think

[@patrickjohnson1309]

Stop cutting braith off Jimmy,when's his smashing a story out!!

[@dddd-ng5yq]

As this week we had a dirty Canberra player biting ask Jim what his excuse is for biting in the gf

[@allahsboot2886]

No excuse..Billy slater the grub deserved it

[@deltabrainwave69]

I wonder what Braith would look like if he was bald.

[@roosters1711]

Like James Graham but seriously the length of the podcasts are way too long. Should be 40 minutes max. I can’t sit through 2 hours. 💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤

[@Gamminn]

Wow what a man thanks braith