Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDermott unite to share raw, unfiltered conversations on resilience, reinvention, and finding your next path
When the roar of the crowd fades and the final whistle blows, what comes next? Rugby League icons Adrian Morley, Shaun Lunt, and Barrie McDermott are pulling back the curtain on life’s toughest transitions in Changing Rooms: Beyond the Scrum, a new podcast launching 27th November, 2025 in partnership with Elect.
This isn’t another sports podcast rehashing old match footage. This is three legends sitting down with no script, no PR filter, and nothing off-limits: the glory, the injuries, the comebacks, the career reinventions, and what really happens when you have to figure out your next move. Yes, they tackle the tough stuff, but they do it with the same humour, camaraderie, and straight talk that made them fan favourites on the pitch.
“These conversations show what it really takes to tackle obstacles and keep moving forward,” says Barrie McDermott. “Whether you’re facing your own career crossroads, dealing with setbacks, or just need some honest inspiration from people who’ve been knocked down and got back up, the Changing Rooms Squad has been there, and they’re not holding anything back.”
The Changing Rooms Squad
Adrian Morley made history as the first British player to win both NRL and Super League titles, earning a reputation as one of Rugby League’s most feared and respected forwards. Now he’s opening up about what it cost him, the pressure of performing at the highest level, and the struggle of discovering who you are when you’re no longer defined by the game.
“We wanted to create something real. Conversations that might help someone going through their own transition, whether that’s leaving sport or just facing a major life change.”
Shaun Lunt’s trophy cabinet tells one story, but his real story goes much deeper. He’s been brutally honest about the mental health battles, the injuries that ended his playing career, and the personal demons that nearly destroyed him. Now in coaching and mentoring, Shaun brings that same unflinching honesty to help others navigate their own darkest moments.
“There’s no script here, no holding back. We’re having the conversations we wish someone had with us when we were going through these transitions.”
Barrie McDermott was the heartbeat of Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain for over a decade, a no-nonsense presence who never backed down. When his playing days ended, he carved out an entirely new career in broadcasting, becoming one of the game’s most recognizable voices. Barrie’s story proves that the qualities that defined him on the pitch, toughness, loyalty, straight talk, can open completely new doors when you’re willing to evolve.
“The three of us have been through it all, the highs, the lows, the complete rebuilds. If our stories can help even one person tackle their own challenges, then this podcast is worth doing.”
Beyond the Game
Changing Rooms: Beyond the Scrum delivers laughter and hard-won wisdom in equal measure, forged in years of cramped changing rooms, relentless jokes, and brutally honest banter.
The episodes are unscripted and unflinching: stories about coming back from career-threatening injuries, rebuilding identity, and the big turning points that show what it really takes to adapt when everything changes. The show isn’t just for rugby fans, it’s for anyone navigating major transitions, whether career shifts or personal reinvention. The lessons reach far beyond the pitch: resilience strategies and practical wisdom from people who’ve had to completely start over.
Listen Now
Changing Rooms: Beyond the Scrum launches 27th November on all of your favourite podcast platforms.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChangingRoomsPodcast
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/changing-rooms/id1854396784
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xAE7xz1MuZLUmaA3yZl6g
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d14113d7-3d74-4c2e-997c-7759e67bc0bc
For more information, visit https://electresourcing.co.uk/
For further information, please contact:
Claire Gould
claire@lowerstreet.co
PR/Audience Development Specialist
Tony Ricketts
Tony@lowerstreet.co
Producer
Changing Rooms: Beyond the Scrum has been produced by the full-service podcast production agency Lower Street.
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