In this episode of The Clink, Brent sits down with Joel Thompson, former NRL and Indigenous All Star. Raised in a small Indigenous community in Western NSW, Joel struggled with identity and family, but his grandmother’s love helped set him on a path to rugby league success.

Facing personal lows despite his athletic highs, Joel reassessed his life and found his true calling—helping others find purpose and bettering their lives. Hear Joel’s powerful story of resilience, transformation, and community impact.

In this episode of The Clink, Brent sits down with Joel Thompson, former NRL and Indigenous All Star. Raised in a small Indigenous community in Western NSW, Joel struggled with identity and family, but his grandmother’s love helped set him on a path to rugby league success.
Facing personal lows despite his athletic highs, Joel reassessed his life and found his true calling—helping others find purpose and bettering their lives. Hear Joel’s powerful story of resilience, transformation, and community impact.

The Clink is a podcast that deals with real life stories of redemption.  Hosted by Brent Simpson who is a former bikie enforcer who sold illicit drugs before turning his life around and dedicating his life to charity.  Follow us on Instagram @theclinkpodcast

The Clink is a podcast that deals with real life stories of redemption.  Hosted by Brent Simpson who is a former bikie enforcer who sold illicit drugs before turning his life around and dedicating his life to charity.  Follow us on Instagram @theclinkpodcast

THE CLINK

The Clink is a podcast that deals with real life stories of redemption. 

Hosted by Brent Simpson who is a former bikie enforcer who sold illicit drugs before turning his life around and dedicating his life to charity. 

Follow us on Instagram @theclinkpodcast

Joel Thompson: NRL Star to Community Leader

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