The Stick Up Podcast | NRL Legend - Braith Anasta

NRL Legend and Fox Sports Commentator, Braith Anasta joined Russell for this episode and opened up about a deeply personal experience, revealing the heart-wrenching story of how he lost his father to suicide when he was just 15.
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Content Warnings: General discussions of violence, crime, trauma, sexual abuse, drug use and Suicide. Listener Discretion is advised.
This Podcast was recorded and produced on the Gadigal Land of the Eora Nation, and we pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging.

[@matthewdawson2787]

Braith, you are a legend. My heart was with you the whole way when talking about your dad. Takes guts to share these emotions.

[@e-blyssss316]

Russ & Braith, thanks for this one. Braith Anasta is honestly hands down one of the most authentic men in rugby league media at this point in time. His playing career was exceptional and now his work with Fox is continuing his great work. Seeing these two weapons talk about the good stuff and real subjects is so beneficial and I will say, much appreciated.

[@LNDRILLR]

Rest in paradise Russ, this was special, we miss you mate ❤

[@nachopants]

Fantastic vector from Russ, but holy moly, Braith is incredible. 245 subs here as the day I write this and this gentleman is giving his time, and pouring his heart out. The work Braith does by being authentic and cutting through the bullshit is second to none. We all hear "mental health" all the time now like it's almost a new trendy thing to empathise with, but, Braith DOES stuff. Every time I've even messaged the bloke to say "hey man good luck on 360, and keep it up" ... the man takes the time to say "thanks brother" These are the people that walk the walk. Never met them, but thank god for the internet. Men being vulnerable? They have helped me. They honestly, have helped me.

[@GuyDavis-rv3eq]

Well done Braith….. great podcast , enjoy your honesty and life stories… 👍 thumbs up from a Queenslander

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

This channel will take off for sure, Love Braith , genuine as they come and great footy player

[@MK-bb2cd]

what’s with the hard cuts

[@Finnigan82]

I thought my phone playing up at first

[@kiwirooster6209]

Always had your back Braith. Have always admired your resilience. Have even more respect for you now. Much love brother!

[@markchinnery7834]

Loved you as a player, watch nrl 360 , thanks for sharing your story❤,hey russell great interview, love what your doing

[@markl5990]

This is an amazing conversation between two impressive men. Very hard and poignant to watch now. Russell deserves peace.

[@Cycozis777]

Bulldogs till the day I die. Great to see the truth come out. Love what you are doing Russ. Keep the hits coming Brah.

[@pauliewalnuts6734]

russel was such a good interviewer, RIP

[@jackarooroofing4246]

Yeh braith mate im a die hard bunnies man but you probly wouldnt be who you are if you didnt go the doggies mate and yeh you do keep it real dont change brother finally someone in league that calls it how they see it fkn great interview ... legendssss

[@briankennedy1192]

For a wog I've never met a more Australian Aussie. Keep up the great work lad.

[@doingadlay]

Man such a good episode good on you Russell and Braith for a very entertaining hour on content. All the best for 2024 🎉

[@MistaNoble]

Dang I used to hate Braith, particularly when he played Roosters! …but what a guy and what a life! Was an awesome podcast and glad I had a listen to this, hes a great guy!!

[@noellzy]

Braith's old man was a nice bloke. Gutted the community when he passed. I was glad to see Braith do well in footy, even if uncle George gave me crap for being a Saints supporter in Maroubra.

[@okusfayreno8599]

Mad yarn brother 🤙

[@Conrad-uj1df]

Awesome 👍💯

[@davejensen4775]

Braith down to earth good bloke 👍

[@elcucuy5304]

Your a legend braith

[@peteilijevski4553]

Good podcast the editing needs some work though I was one of many that was hard on Braith early in his career Respected him a lot more as he aged Hated hlm at the Tigers 😂 Nothing but respect these days Well done champion

[@sbwmakavelli3833]

Mad yarn