We revisit Matt’s bold NRL prophecies from 2008, and Jack slaps a heavy tariff on Trish (emotionally, not economically). Cooper lobs a hand grenade into the mix, and ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is back—this time causing trouble with the council.

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The boys break down all the action from State of Origin Game 1 in their post-match reaction. They share hot takes, key moments, and plenty of passion after a thrilling opener. 

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0:00-First Thoughts

3:30-Queensland Ball Movement

6:30-Stephen Crichton

9:00-Nathan Cleary

11:00-Yeo

12:40-10 Mins Before HT

16:00-Goal Kickers

17:10-2nd half

24:00-Munster

25:30-NSW Best

27:30-QLD Best

28:00-Points

28:30-Origin 2 Perth

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The boys break down the team lists for Origin 1 and preview this week’s blockbuster clash.
They dive into each side’s strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups to watch.
Plenty of NRL headlines to kick things off — Galvin to the Dogs, Cheese to Souths, and Madge to the Broncos.

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0:00-Madge & The Broncos

3:45-Katoa

5:00-Cheese & The Rabbits

6:45-Galvin & The Bulldogs

10:30-Dom Young & The Knights

13:30-State of Origin

29:00-Team Lists

40:00-Predictions

 

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Jack lets out a couple of zingers. Pizza pie, Lovely legs, plover problems, mocking miner birds and surging seagulls. Don’t be afraid to fact check. Matty!

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Josh Addo-Carr shares thoughts on team culture, Critta’s arrival, and the pride of State of Origin. From the Koori Knockout to life after footy, Josh stays grounded in community and culture.

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0:00-Wally v Pricey

4:00-Ray Price

5:00-Sparing Coop

8:30-New Systems

10:00-Bulldogs Success

14:30-Critta’s Arrival

17:50-State of Origin

21:45-Yarrabah

25:00-Australian Camp

27:30-Connect to Culture

34:00-Koori Knockout

37:00-Post-Footy

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Josh Addo-Carr looks back on his rise in rugby league, from early challenges to his current chapter with the Parramatta Eels. He shares career highs, the impact of Storm’s culture, and learning from legends like Billy Slater. From army camps to locker room banter, Josh gives an honest look at what shaped his game.

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0:00-Intro

2:45-Parramatta

7:00-Career

14:00-Storm First Year

17:00-Army Camp

24:30-The Big 3

28:30-Storm Depth

29:30-Billy Slater

33:30-Dressing Room

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The Baddie Patrol was out in full swing last weekend. Cooper gets a geography lesson, Recipe of the Week makes a comeback and when country songs are always playing, he’s a going and she’s a staying.

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Recipe of the week

'Korean/Italian Pasta'

#1 - 300 Grams of Spaghetti into boiling water

#2 - Grab a Large pan (Medium Heat)

#3 - Throw some butter or oil in the pan

#4 -  ADD 4 Cloves of garlic (sliced and crushed) 

#5 - ADD thinly sliced scallions

#6 - ADD 2 tablespoons of Gochujang Paste (Find at most Supermarkets)

#7 - Mix and throw a little pasta water in it to stop it from burning

#8 - ADD 1 Tablespoon of Rice Wine Vinegar

#9 - ADD 1 Tablespoon of Honey

#10 - ADD Pasta to the pan & Mix through (Continue to ADD Pasta Water till you reach a consistency of your liking.)

#11 - Serve

 

0:00-Cooper's Problem

4:00-Country Music

5:15-The Baddie Patrol

9:45-Country Music Song

11:40-Bulldogs & Comebacks

16:40-Cooper on Sunrise

19:20-Josh Addo Carr Monday!

25:00-Vegas Teams

28:15-Film, Fame & Vinyl

37:15-Jack's Segment

41:40-Recipe of the Week!

46:00-Trish's Quiz

 

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The boys are naming their 17-man teams for the 2025 State of Origin series. Who makes the cut, who misses out, and where do the big calls land?

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0:00-Mal Meninga to Perth Bears

4:50-Cheese released

7:30-State of Origin

9:00-NSW Blues

30:00-QLD Maroons

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WARNING FOR LISTENERS - This Episode contains Sensitive Topics

Matty and Cooper chat with former UK Special Forces soldier, Royal Marines Commando, and Royal Engineer Ant Middleton about Head game, climbing Everest, accountability, society today & mates like Sam Burgess.

Ant Middleton is back in Australia with The Trilogy Tour, his most powerful and transformative live experience yet. 

Trilogy Tour has been rescheduled to the following dates:

Saturday 19th July 2025 - The Star Event Centre, Pyrmont NSW

Saturday 26th July 2025 - The Star Theatre, Gold Coast QLD

Visit Ticketek for tickets!

This episode includes discussions about sensitive topics such as trauma and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

If you’re facing your own mental health challenges, please visit:

• Lifeline
• Gotcha4Life

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0:00-Head Game

3:20-Mt. Everest

7:30-Ant's Service

10:30-Afghanistan 

14:00-Accountability

18:00-Conscience

23:30-Africa

25:30-NATO

26:30-Sam Burgess

27:40-SAS TV Show

37:00-Judging Character

39:00-Society Today

43:30-Craig Bellamy

47:00-Mayor of London

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How good are Rugby League people! Cooper delivers an accidental monologue, 
Matt relives the moment he got Steph Curried, Owen Wilson loves Magic Round,
and who is Rugby League’s best sledger?

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0:00-Cooper Car Accident

13:00-Magic Round

24:30-Max Plath & Sledgers

31:00-Getting Steph Curried

34:40-Fletcher Sharpe

36:00-Live Show

38:00-Josh Giddey

42:00-Blind Draft

47:00-Cooper's Quiz

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