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Brad Thorn: I Told Wayne Smith to F*** Off!

February 22, 2026 / 01:00

This episode features a discussion about the pressures and mindset of athletes during high-stakes competitions, particularly focusing on a World Cup final. The conversation includes reflections on personal experiences, team dynamics, and the mental preparation required for success.

The host shares insights on the intensity of competition, describing how the atmosphere shifts as the tournament progresses, especially leading up to crucial matches. The mention of a World Cup final against France highlights the significance of the event, emphasizing the weight of expectations after a long wait for victory.

Key moments include the host's candid thoughts on interactions with teammates and coaches, illustrating the challenges of maintaining focus amidst distractions. The narrative conveys a sense of urgency and determination as the host prepares for the final match.

Overall, the episode captures the emotional and psychological aspects of competing at the highest level, providing listeners with a glimpse into the mindset of elite athletes.

TLDR

Athlete discusses mindset and pressures before a World Cup final.

Episode

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Mate, you know we're good enough, mate. What are you thinking? I'm not interested in your your footwork thing
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for your backs or whatever. I'm not interested. Get out of my face. Smithy's
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like trying to call me over for some new thing he wants to do. It's like Thursday. What are you thinking, mate? I
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was like, yeah, my language wasn't good. I'm there to get a job done. Like, this
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is business time. So, shutters came down for me. Once it comes to the quarterfinal start of that week almost
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like it's relief because now there's something on the line and that's what
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makes me tick. I was like in a zone and you can imagine having told you all that
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you know coming to like the Thursday before or Friday whatever it was before we playing the French in a World Cup
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final we hadn't won it in 24 years all this sort of stuff my last test I'm 36 I
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didn't take that well yeah [laughter] I would still say to this day what what
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were you thinking what were you thinking come on man he's the he's the professor
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he should know better than

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Episode Highlights

  • Business Time
    The speaker emphasizes their focus on getting the job done during crucial moments.
    “I’m there to get a job done. Like, this is business time.”
    @ 00m 21s
    February 22, 2026
  • World Cup Final Pressure
    Reflecting on the weight of a World Cup final after 24 years without a win.
    “We hadn’t won it in 24 years.”
    @ 00m 44s
    February 22, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • What are you thinking? I’m not interested.
    Brad Thorn: I Told Wayne Smith to F*** Off!
  • It’s relief because now there’s something on the line.
    Brad Thorn: I Told Wayne Smith to F*** Off!
  • What were you thinking?
    Brad Thorn: I Told Wayne Smith to F*** Off!

Key Moments

  • Frustration00:02
  • Business Focus00:21
  • World Cup Stakes00:44
  • Reflection00:51