
League legend Phil 'Gus' Gould and Mathew Thompson tackle the biggest talking points in Rugby League each week, delivering bold opinions, deep analysis and inside stories.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNewsRugbySports | |||

(01:40) Bulldogs issues
(08:45) Origin selection headaches
(36:40) Ask Gus
(46:00) Round preview and predictions
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Phil Gould returns with one of the great podcast openers after revealing a heart monitor scare that led to the line: “I’ve been dead for 3 days.”
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The "Billy the Kid" Breakout: State of Origin Game 2, 2004
In this episode of Stories of Origin, host Matthew Thompson sits down with a true icon of the game, current Maroons coach and Queensland legend Billy Slater.
Travel back to 2004, a year t... more
The game is changing… and Gus reckons it’s happening fast.
We kick off with a deep dive into the modern NRL, where speed is up, defence is down, and scorelines are blowing out. We’ve seen 80-point games, record losing scores, and a competition that... more
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Please get a sound tech in to level up the mics. Sound quality is dreadful. Stop mumbling Gus.
Please can you balance Matt’s and Gus’s voice levels half of today’s podcast I could hear Gus then I turn it up and Matt blows my ears off so frustrating
I really enjoy listening to Gus, his very knowledgeable & intelligent & i like when he knows his been baited. Love your work Gus 👍🏻👍🏻
Can’t really believe a word that comes out of his mouth so not waisting my time listening anymore unfollowed. I always found Thompson annoying
Until Gus apologises for the way he talked to Michael Chammas, I am done with this podcast. He pleads his innocence on the fact he didn’t use the exact wording that is put to him but you don’t have to be a genius to see what was happening. Gus was not genuine in his actions or the way spoke, he was caught out and then tried to belittle someone to get the upper hand. Understand the majority of NRL followers don’t trust Gus anymore. You did what you needed to do for the Dogs but treated everyone e... more
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Two veteran rugby league analysts share bold opinions, in-depth game analysis, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Episodes frequently cover NRL on-field tactics, rule changes and officiating, player movement and salary cap dynamics, coaching decisions, and Origin-era debates, with occasional live events, trivia, and fan questions. The show's edge comes from long-form conversations, historical context, and strong personality dynamics between an acclaimed league figure and a seasoned host, making it a likely go-to for dedicated fans seeking nuanced takes and entertaining banter.
Noteworthy is the consistent focus on strategy, leadership, and the evolving business side of rugby league, including expansion talk and franchise planning. Listene... more
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