The Billy Slater Podcast

In the 45th year of rugby league’s fiercest rivalry, Stories of Origin is back with its most emotional season yet - Magic Moments: As Voted By You, thanks to TAB. Across six epic episodes, fans chose the plays that made them shout, cry and believe again, and the legends who lived them tell every raw detail.

We kick off where Origin itself began: Arthur Beetson’s thunderous return to Lang Park in 1980. A weary warrior summoned home, Beetson strapped on the captain’s armband and, in eighty unforgettable minutes, turned a fledgling concept into the greatest spectacle in Australian sport. Hear rare archival audio, inside-the-sheds reflections, and fresh insight from Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Roy Masters and more as they relive the night one man’s pride and power put State of Origin on the map. Narrated by Mathew Thompson. 

Game 1 of the 2025 State of Origin series is live and exclusive on Nine & 9Now, Wednesday 28 May.

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Billy Slater recaps a wild Magic Round from Brisbane, kicking off with the controversial golden point finish between the Raiders and Storm. 

He breaks down Nathan Cleary’s stunning performance against the Broncos, calling it a potential turning point for Penrith’s season, and discusses why the Tigers might finally be on the brink of a long-awaited finals appearance. 

There’s praise for the Bulldogs, the resurgent Knights, and some standout Roosters rookies - plus why the Warriors are quietly putting together something special.

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00:00 - What a weekend in Brisbane!

01:00 - Raiders Storm

12:00 - Panthers Broncos

18:00 - Tigers Dragons

19:00 - Bulldogs Titans

20:00 - Knights Rabbitohs 

23:00 - Roosters Dolphins 

26:00 - Warriors Cowboys 

29:00 - Billy M Awards

32:00 - Listener Questions

36:00 - Round 10 preview

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Billy has his say on the sin bin crackdown and the impact it is having on the game. He highlights the resilience of the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin, along with the impressive performance of the Roosters, Cowboys and Sea Eagles and Broncos. Plus a huge preview of one of the best weekends on the rugby league calendar - Magic Round 

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Billy doesn't hold back on the Lachlan Galvin saga, calling it "a mess" as the Wests Tigers continue to make headlines. He then turns the spotlight to the red-hot Bulldogs, praising their fearless mentality. There's big wraps for Dolphins young gun Isaiya Katoa, while Billy singles out the Raiders as one of the toughest teams in the comp, the Panthers are showing signs of a revival — and warns not to sleep on the Dragons. Plus, all the Round 7 fallout and the always-entertaining Billy M Awards.

 

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Billy Slater breaks down all the action from Round 6 of the NRL, starting with the Tigers' impressive performance against the Knights. He dives into the Dolphins’ dominant win over Penrith, the Broncos-Roosters firestorm, and why Connor Watson reminds him of a young Ben Hunt.

Billy also shares big praise for Cowboys rookie Jaxon Purdue, discusses the Raiders’ huge win over the Eels, and reacts to the Storm’s clinical demolition of the Warriors. Plus, chat on Jamal Fogarty and Manly's search for a half, listener questions and an Easter weekend preview.

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Billy’s not writing the Panthers off just yet, he shares a similar experience when was playing for the Storm and losing five in a row then going on to win the premiership.

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00:00 - Welcome

01:30 - Storm Sea Eagles

05:45 - Dolphins Titans 

07:00 - Sin Bin crackdown

09:00 - Eels

12:00 - Rabbitohs

15:00 - Cowboys

18:00 - Panthers

21:00 - Raiders

24:00 - Broncos

27:00 - Billy M Awards

31:00 - Questions to billy

39:00 - Round 6 Preview

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Billy Slater breaks down all the big talking points from the weekend of footy, starting with how teams had to adapt in wild weather. He shares his thoughts on Turbo’s injury, DCE’s future, and why he’s so impressed with the Bulldogs. Plus, he dives into every match-up from the Sea Eagles vs Eels to the Broncos vs Dolphins, and wraps up with listener questions and the coveted Billy M Awards.

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Billy breaks down a massive round of footy, from the Bulldogs’ tough win over Parra to Manly’s statement performance. The Tigers are on fire, the Titans notch their first victory, and the Sharks hand Souths their first loss of the season. Plus, a Grand Final rematch delivers a thriller, Billy hands out his weekly awards, and we answer your listener questions!

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00:00 - Welcome

02:00 - Eels Bulldogs review

04:20 - Sea Eagles Raiders review

06:00 - DCE contract

10:30 - Storm Panthers review

13:00 - RTS and Jahrome Hughes courageous efforts

15:00 - Dolphins Tigers review

17:00 - Titans Knights review

19:15 - Sharks Rabbitohs review

21:40 - Reece Walsh tackle

25:10 - Billy M Awards

31:20 - Round 4 preview

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Billy breaks down a huge Roosters upset, the Sea Eagles' worrying signs, and why the Tigers are suddenly the best defensive side. The Bulldogs' win comes at a cost, the Raiders prove they can beat anyone, and the Warriors bounce back strong. Plus, the Billy M Awards, listener questions, and a full Round 3 preview!

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00:00 - Welcome

02:00 - Roosters huge upset win 

05:00 - Sea Eagles concern

09:00 - Tigers the best defensive side 

13:00 - Bulldogs win comes at a cost

16:00 - Raiders can beat anyone

20:00 - Warriors respond well

22:00 - Cowboys Sharks 

26:45 - Billy M Awards

31:00 - Listener questions 

38:50 - Round 3 preview

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Billy breaks down all the action from the remaining Round 1 matches, including a stunning Broncos performance, the latest on Brandon Smith’s contract, and a stunning Manly performance that left him speechless. He also shares his thoughts on Jason Ryles’ first games as coach, Souths’ halves dilemma, and whether moving the Dolphins game was the right call. Plus, the Billy M Awards, listener questions, and a Round 2 preview!

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