Shane Warne's unreleased tapes: the entire collection

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Recently, Shane Warne sat down with Sporting News in Melbourne to pour some cocktails and reminisce on life - both on and off the field.

What eventuated was a side of Shane that cricket fans rarely get to see: a dad, a Bruce Springsteen fanboy and a loyal mate.

Also a pretty handy golfer.

With Shane's untimely passing, Sporting News will be releasing one video a day to give fans an insight into the man that was much more than the King of Spin.

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EPISODE ONE: WARNE'S AWKWARD MEETING WITH THE BOSS

When you're Shane Warne, doors are opened for you. That includes getting to meet one of the greatest to ever hold a guitar: Bruce Springsteen. More than a casual fan, Warne claims to have seen The Boss over 40 times live in concert. If only they could have a re-do on their first meeting.

STORYShane Warne's awkward first meeting with his idol, Bruce Springsteen 

EPISODE TWO: ORDERING ROOM SERVICE WITH MERV HUGHES

Being a successful teammate is all about chemistry, and the chemistry between Warnie and Merv Hughes was some of the strongest in cricket. But that bond started before they stepped on the pitch, teaming up for room service shenanigans that left Warne ducking for cover. 

STORYMerv Hughes was a pest of a room-mate for Shane Warne

EPISODE THREE: MAKING FIRST IMPRESSIONS

You always remember your first. For Shane Warne, his first appearance playing for Australia came at the SCG, and according to the great man, he did not have a good game. But despite this, he still credits his Test debut as his fondest cricket memory. 

STORYShane Warne fondly remembers Test debut

EPISODE FOUR: THE BALL THAT STOPPED A NATION 

Every Australian cricket player dreams of playing in the Ashes. So when Warne finally got his chance, he made sure to make the most of it. The result? What many consider the ball of the century. 

STORY: The origin story of the Gatting ball

EPISODE FIVE: SHANE WARNE'S INCREDIBLE AUGUSTA RECORD

Not many get the chance to grace the fairways of Augusta National, golf's mecca and the home of the fabled Masters. Yet Warne boasts a hole-in-one on one of the course's most iconic holes.

STORY: The day Shane Warne shot a hole-in-one at Augusta 

EPISODE SIX: HOW CRICKET SLEDGING IS FINE - UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES

Don't sledge Sachin Tendulker or Brian Lara: write that down. But others who would you let you under the skin? It's a very different story. It was never personal, though. Warne reveals the how-to of the dark arts.

STORYShane Warne's guide to cricket sledging

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