What happens when life puts obstacles in your way that you just have to tackle? Turns out three Rugby League icons might be able to help.
Making it in elite sport, staring down the competition, overcoming challenges in the game and in life after rugby, Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDerm
We’re back in the Changing Rooms for the final episode of the series, and this week it’s all about the people who shape you long before you realise it. In this episode, Barrie McDermott is joined once again by Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt to reflect on the coaches, mentors and leaders who left their mark on them - for better and, at times, for worse. From “hairdryer moments” and brutal half-time call-outs to quiet words of belief that changed careers, the lads share the lessons that stuck. They revisit the coaches who understood how to get the best out of them, the tough love that built…
Content Advisory: This episode contains discussions about mental health. Please be advised and listen with caution. If you are affected by any issues covered in today’s episode, we encourage you to reach out to Samaritans on 116123 (UK) or you can reach them online . We’re back in the Changing Rooms with Barrie McDermott, Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt, tackling what happens when the game — and life — really starts to test you. This week, the conversation turns to setbacks. The moments when pushing your limits comes at a cost — confidence takes a hit, and the path forward suddenly isn’t clear.…
We’re back in the Changing Rooms with Barrie McDermott, Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt, talking about the moments that shape you — long before anyone’s cheering your name. This week, the lads rewind to the moment everything changes: making the cut. That first call-up. That first real chance. The mix of excitement and sheer terror when opportunity finally knocks - and you’re not sure you’re ready to answer. From life-changing phone calls and out-of-the-blue opportunities to awkward initiations and stepping into rooms full of heroes, the boys share what it really feels like to break through.…
Content Warning: This episode mentions of suicide and self-harm. Please be advised and listen with caution. If you are affected by any issues covered in today’s episode, we encourage you to reach out to Samaritans on 116123 (UK) or you can reach them online . Welcome back to Changing Rooms, where Barrie McDermott is once again joined by Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt for an honest look at the good, the bad, and the hard-won truths behind great teamwork. The lads dig into teamwork in all its forms—the bonds built on long coach journeys, shared digs, daft routines, and the moments when teammates…
As the year comes to a close, the Changing Rooms team are here (sort of) to say a simple thank you to everyone who’s tuned in and shared in the launch of the podcast this year. It’s been a brilliant start—full of honest conversations, unforgettable moments from the pitch, and stories that reach beyond the final whistle. This short holiday message is a chance to pause, reflect, and look ahead to what’s coming next. So join us as we raise a glass to the year that was, and get ready for more laughs, lessons, and stories in the new year. From all of us at Changing Rooms, we wish you a very merry…
Welcome back to Changing Rooms, where Barrie McDermott lines up once again with Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt for more candid conversations - from the pitch and the places where real life hits hardest. This week the lads rewind to a moment most of us remember vividly – your first day. The first job, the first training session, the first time you walk into a room full of people who seem bigger, smarter, scarier, or simply already belong . From building sites and warehouses to elite Super League changing rooms, the boys share stories of early graft, unwritten rules, and the quiet panic of…
Welcome to the very first episode of Changing Rooms , where every show Barrie McDermott sits down with fellow hosts and rugby league stalwarts Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt. With decades in the game - and just as many stories - the Changing Rooms squad dig into life on and off the pitch. In this episode, the boys kick things off at the end… with some honest chat about retirement! That moment every elite athlete has to face - when the body finally says “enough,” when you wake up on that first morning with no team run, no matchday routine, and no gaffer barking at you! So is retirement the…
What happens when one chapter ends and the next one’s a mystery? Making it in elite sport, staring down the competition, overcoming challenges in the game and in life after rugby, Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDermott know what it takes to keep moving forward. Join them for Changing Rooms for some honest chat about change, resilience, and finding your feet again - on and off the pitch. Perfect for anyone facing a fresh start or needing a bit of inspiration to crack on. If you’re navigating the messy bits of growing up, careers, or life in general, this is the podcast that shows you…
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What happens when life puts obstacles in your way that you just have to tackle? Turns out three Rugby League icons might be able to help.
Making it in elite sport, staring down the competition, overcoming challenges in the game and in life after rugby, Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDerm
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