The Real Spencer Leniu Story | MAYDAY™ | Ep.12

Spencer Leniu breaks his silence on his biggest controversies and why he's ditching mainstream media to build a future on his own platforms. The 25-year-old Sydney Roosters enforcer and three-time NRL premiership winner has become the most talked-about front-rowers in the game. Spence reveals the real story behind the controversy, why players are turning to YouTube and personal brands over traditional media & the silent mental battles nobody sees. To how he's stayed loyal to his inner circle, this is what happens when you refuse to let anyone else control your narrative. 🔐 Join the MAYDAY™ Club [https://linktr.ee/maydaytv] 🤝 Proudly Supported By:   / nathanslawnsandgardens   🚨 Welcome to the MAYDAY Podcast! Your emergency landing zone for real talk, real stories, and everything in between. 📩 Sponsorship & Collab Enquiries ⁠[email protected]⁠ 📲 Stay Connected with MAYDAY™ on Socials Instagram: ⁠  / maydaypodcast00   TikTok: ⁠  / maydaypodcast00   Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03WL... 🎬 Directed by: ⁠  / jpethy   ⏱️CHAPTERS: 0:00 – WELCOME TO MAYDAY 0:43 – LOOKED UP TO GROWING UP 1:33 – THE EARLY YEARS 4:21 – AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKENDS 7:48 – LIFE BEFORE RUGBY LEAGUE 9:48 – WHERE IT ALL STARTED 11:48 – DEALING WITH THE BIGGEST CRITICS 15:51 – HANDLING MEDIA PRESSURE 21:53 – FINDING YOUR CIRCLE 24:14 – AWAY FROM THE LIGHTS 32:48 – MOUNT DRUITT TAUGHT YOU 34:21 – WHY HE STARTED VLOGGING 35:32 – HILARIOUS STORY YOU NEED TO HEAR 39:55 – PERSONAL BRANDING 46:13 – THE MOMENT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING 48:16 – REPRESENTING NSW BLUES 50:52 – 3 PREMIERSHIP RINGS 56:47 – THE SWITCH TO SYDNEY ROOSTERS 59:00 – LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026 1:04:34 – MAYDAY WRAP UP