In the first One on One mini, Andrew McGrath hosts teammates Jye Menzie and Sam Durham.

With the full episode to be released next Wednesday, 5pm, listeners can get a preview into the stories of Essendon's brightest young stars.

In this clip, Durham & Menzie detail their upbringings in Victoria & Tasmania respectively, reflecting on their supportive families who helped push them through the struggles of initially being overlooked in multiple drafts before being selected as mid-season picks.

Listen to the mini episode below or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.