Anthony Mundine has spent most of his life in the spotlight and by his own admission he's no stranger to danger.

From the highest-paid player in the NRL to a world champion boxer, he's one of the most talked-about athletes this country has ever produced. But it's never just been about sport. 

Mundine has always mixed his success with politics, music, and moments that have kept him firmly in the headlines - sometimes for the right reasons, sometimes not.

In this episode of The Weekend Briefing, Chris Spyrou sits down with Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine to hear about the moments that shaped him – from growing up with little money to owning the same car as James Bond, the racism he faced on and off the field, and why he walked away from footy at the peak of his powers.

They also get into his complicated relationship with the Australian media, what he really thinks about Pauline Hanson, and the deeply personal story behind his collaboration with the late Archie Roach - a song about the Stolen Generation that sat unreleased for nearly 20 years.

Weekend list with Sacha Barbour Gatt
Listener Matty TO LISTEN:From Zero by Linkin Park
TO LISTEN: Tracy Chapman 
TO TAKE: Berocca Immune Daily Defence
TO PLAN: Flu vaccine 

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Anthony Mundine has spent most of his life in the spotlight and by his own admission he's no stranger to danger.
From the highest-paid player in the NRL to a world champion boxer, he's one of the most talked-about athletes this country has ever produced. But it's never just been about sport. Mundine has always mixed his success with politics, music, and moments that have kept him firmly in the headlines - sometimes for the right reasons, sometimes not.
In this episode of The Weekend Briefing, Chris Spyrou sits down with Anthony &lsquo;The Man&rsquo; Mundine to hear about the moments that shaped him &ndash; from growing up with little money to owning the same car as James Bond, the racism he faced on and off the field, and why he walked away from footy at the peak of his powers.
They also get into his complicated relationship with the Australian media, what he really thinks about Pauline Hanson, and the deeply personal story behind his collaboration with the late Archie Roach - a song about the Stolen Generation that sat unreleased for nearly 20 years.
Weekend list with Sacha Barbour Gatt
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<li>Listener Matty TO LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4R6FV9NSzhPihHR0h4pI93">From Zero by Linkin Park</a></li>
<li>TO LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6hmmX5UP4rIvOpGSaPerV8">Tracy Chapman</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>TO TAKE: <a href="https://www.berocca.com.au/products/immune/berocca-immune-daily-defence-orange-effervescent-tablets">Berocca Immune Daily Defence</a></li>
<li>TO PLAN: Flu vaccine&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.