Marcus Bai Ep11 Speak Up, NRL, PNG, Melbourne Storm, Family, Discipline, Tough TheDavidMeadPodcast

Marcus Bai Description
“Rugby League is a team sport and it’s not about one person.” Marcus Bai
Marcus Bai is one of the few people who has won a NRL premiership, a Super League Title and a World Club Challenge. The only trophy he has missed out on at the top level is the Challenge Cup, which is played in the English competition.
His willingness to speak to anyone is a characteristic I have observed over a decade and I have tried to emulate that. I wanted to know more about how he developed the confidence to talk to anyone because I wanted to be able to do that as well.
When he first moved to Australia it was tough because he couldn’t speak English well and that meant he had little confidence to speak out in a team environment. In 1998 that all changed with the culture that Melbourne Storm was building. The team with which he won his first premiership. It was teammate Tawera Nikau who sparked his confidence to build in speaking up in team meetings.
We speak about his upbringing with his family. How rugby league players can play a huge impact in creating positive change for Papua New Guineans and in the Pacific. How the Melbourne Storm implemented the systems and structures in the early days and where those structures came from. I hope you enjoy listening to Marcus’ stories as much as I did.
About David Mead:
David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that.
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[@JuniorLester]

I grew up watching Marcus on TV! Thanks David! ❤️🇵🇬💯💥 Awesome stuff 2pla Kumul!🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬💯💥✌️🤙

[@Kilmermanie]

You guys are a real role model to young Papua New Guinean.Thank you so much

[@solomonmare13]

A true home grown star.. Marcus your are true leader in what you do. Thanks David Mead for the podcast.. We love you both

[@tonnyeddie5447]

Thanks very much appreciate Marcus you're great man. Thanks much David for your episodes trying to encourage us as our romodel for PNG.

[@shannelleilaava]

Can totally relate to what Bai said, so hard to put yourself out there and say stuff that matters to you or contributes to a team. Awesome podcast, thank you 🙏

[@lesliebrown8665]

What a wonderful podcast ...,,,, powerful ...Thank you to you both

[@thedavidmeadpodcast411]

Thanks for listening Leslie

[@carlmaribera6659]

Good podcast.👍

[@user-ur7wc4wo8f]

Legend

[@danielyennie5718]

Thankyou Marcus and David for this really inspirational. need to get a part 2 to this please

[@thedavidmeadpodcast411]

Will get Marcus on for part 2 👍🏽

[@kairbiinem4343]

So right there. The legend just mentioned it. "CHRIS ANDERSON ". Shouldn't the Hunters consider him in the coaching team?

[@pokanaclivegima2497]

Great story and insightful of how a village boy could make it all they way from a village setting of PNG to the pinnacle of Rugby League with the champion club of NRL, Melbourne Storm. This shows how family values can shape a person if one as an individual stays true to it. There are many such stories of fellow Papua New Guineans in various professions which as so much inspiration in what we know as "from the humble beginnings." Thank you Marcus and bbviously, thank you David Mead.

[@mathewjr]

Grew up watching him play. PNG first rugby league home grown NRL hero. Another great podcast. Something that was highlighted - school fees.

[@davidkitchnoge2472]

So much truth in this very honest conversation by our two legends. I'm getting emotional listening them. Total respect!🙏

[@kennethlalo411]

This is the first time I've heard Marcus Bai's story. Thanks David Mead for this interview. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼🇵🇬

[@fifaiahuntermatainaho823]

Great interview of Storm legend Marcus Bai. 👍🏾👏🏽🇵🇬💯

[@Ari-tr6sh]

That is a very good interview. Great Story and lesson from different generations and and shifting of cultures too. Can't wait for Bai to have his book out.

[@coolc9505]

Thankyou Marcus Bai your inspiring story. Appreciate David Mead Procast another great episode. Our legend respect! PNG pride🇵🇬🇵🇬🙏

[@gabrielolern1254]

So far the best episode I've ever heard, very interesting insights to learn from...

[@ishmaelpuri450]

The first part of the interview question and answer was the highlight for me 🔥

[@themelanesianmagazine]

Keep up the good work Meady. I've watched all the podcast and really know what its like to make it in the NRL.

[@terroman1000]

Thanks for this interview David. Very inspiring Marcus.

[@lamabros4710]

Enjoyed it. Waiting on Part 2 with Sir Bai

[@romanmelep4322]

I absolutely love this episode. Mad respect for Marcus Bai ❤️💯

[@cathykila8163]

Great podcast Meady.It’s great to hear about the stories their background,struggles and what each person has become so far..Yes Marcus was a legend in PNG grow up watching him very simple genuine man always smiles.Would love to hear another part 2 about his journey.Thank you . Regards from Flinders Island, Tasmania

[@thedavidmeadpodcast411]

Thanks Cathy. Happy new year.

[@joelezekielivura9651]

Thank you David. This is a nice show you put together. Thank you for bringing the Legend out one more time. You are a Legend too. King David..

[@thedavidmeadpodcast411]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@kunz1231]

O wow, what a great episode of the legend himself. I love it. Thank you Mr. Marcus Bai for sharing your story. Well done Mead for this episode. Five stars!

[@emma00b]

nice to see marcus looking so well and telling some great tales about his rugby journey highly regarded and a leeds legend aswell

[@wesleyneofa1967]

One of the best so far. Can't wait for the other episode on Marcus Bai.

[@JoeKavana]

Great to see this man once again. Thank you Meady.

[@kanguib]

Another great podcast David. Good insights from a PNG legend on how the Storms built their foundation and the culture that has seen them be a top NRL team.

[@davidtalopa719]

Enjoyed the prodcast. Thanks Dave & Marcus. Very interesting & helpful discussion towards other local rugby league players & PNG as a whole.

[@davidipam7335]

West new Britons are just a good people, marcus has that charisma & personality such a great gentleman❤

[@judesamiak8773]

Met Marcus and his family back in 2008 when travelling to Brisbane . He's a nice and humble bloke 🙂✌️

[@leonardlapiso836]

Great interview..look forward to part 2 👍🏿😁

[@paulakula5121]

Another great podcast, David. Many of our Pacific Islanders players are quite shy as alluded to by the great man, Marcus, no matter where they were born from.

[@RobMorganest1983]

As a Hull fan, Im glad Marcus never won a Challenge Cup. As it was thanks to his dodgy pass in-goal that we grabbed a try from that turned the game. I say that with all due respect, definitely a legend of the game. Respect from England. ✌

[@Jbdutche9979]

Best interviews Thumbs up David

[@geenev5543]

TOTAL LEGEND! PNG's FIRST and finest Super STAR! loved listening to Marcus' stories. The stories were so captivating. Marcus talking about his relationship with his father was special, firm but special! The other special moments from the interview were about his connection with Storms club and its members, interesting how he overcame his shyness to become what he is today, a living legend for Storm, NRL and PNG sports community. great stuff Meady keep it comin!

[@geenev5543]

looking forward to part II.

[@painimwok6473]

Can't wait for part 2 with Marcus. Absolute legend.

[@baeongrey7347]

fuck this is a good one!! keep it up Mead!

[@thedavidmeadpodcast411]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@gabrielolern1254]

Would love to hear more from Marcus. Great work David.

[@morganaris4332]

wow...... absolutely awesome

[@bradmakap]

Thank you for bringing Marcus on the show Meady. I was waiting for this and it did not disappoint. Hoping for a Round 2😁

[@james2155]

Seems like one of the nicest guys in the world

[@unglesham7118]

Another Great Episode, ready for part 2

[@Denankempy]

Part 2 please David, this is the best one so far

[@justabloke007]

Marcus Bai what a legend 🇵🇬🔥

[@ajm82]

Great seeing Marcus Bai. It's been a while since I last saw him.. I've wondered what happened to him. Great stories 👍

[@kirstyburton4459]

great pod nice to see what former legends are upto and what there doing within or are still about in the game

[@cooperlapan6527]

I'd love the 3 principles he mentioned. Respect, Honesty and Trust.❤

[@JrRami]

Awesome episode. ❤🙌

[@Kfab05]

Good to hear from the legend.

[@jerrytanaber]

Best one so far

[@lamabros4710]

Captaincy is in good hands for the PNG Kumuls!

[@ButlerOtio]

This need a part 2.

[@peterkonga04]

Love to hear more about him💯 Legend🇵🇬

[@houstonnen1484]

Great stuff David 🤝

[@isopando2847]

King👑

[@rosenasemena5631]

I agree Marcus Papua New Guinean boys in Rugby league sport should have some coaching (education) with public speaking build their confidence in rugby league professional development before going offshore.

[@theprodigalsons6054]

Legend...Please can you make time again with Marcus Bai for next session?

[@kaluweh]

🐐🐐

[@sagittariusthe18thripple78]

🔥

[@randomtv2359]

Need part 2

[@dannynos1394]

❤😍❤

[@johnandreas6411]

lendgen...best interview...