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Christian Cullen reflects on getting dropped from the All Blacks by John Mitchell #allblacks

September 24, 202400:34
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I'm over the John Mitchell stuff really
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that's taken a while I don't know if I
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was bitter I don't know you know you put
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in whatever five six years and then yeah
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there was just nothing like it was just
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as I said to you you're like an old
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chair they were just pushing you out see
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you later bro we'll get another these
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new chairs are coming in I have been in
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a room before where over in South Africa
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and he was there and yeah I could see
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the head and I could see it moving
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around and I just kept on moving
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way and then I ended up going out and
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getting a taxi to go back to the hotel I
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just couldn't be bothered like I was at
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now

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the guest reflects on their past experiences, particularly the feeling of being replaced after years of dedication. The conversation takes a candid turn as they share a vivid memory from South Africa, where a moment of discomfort led to a decision to leave a situation that felt unwelcoming. The emotional weight of feeling like an outdated piece of furniture resonates throughout the discussion, highlighting the complexities of career transitions and personal growth.

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    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
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  • 75
    Best performance
  • 70
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • The Old Chair Metaphor
    Reflecting on feeling obsolete, one compares themselves to an old chair being replaced.
    “You’re like an old chair, they were just pushing you out.”
    @ 00m 11s
    September 24, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Feeling Obsolete00:11
  • Lack of Motivation00:30