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*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. NRL legend Josh Papali’i joins the Montoyas following his retirement after 342 games for the Canberra Raiders. Josh reveals the moments that convinced him to walk away, why his wife stopped him from chasing another contract overseas and the brutal physical cost of his career. Josh and Marcelo compare life as fathers and admit what really happens when the kids start crying at 3am. Both lie perfectly still, hoping their wives will get up first, while Marcelo confesses he started wearing earplugs…
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The Montoyas
The Montoyas Podcast · Society & Culture · English
Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere. Join in as
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