
Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories.
They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs triumphing in the face of doubt. The most romantic elements of sport.
Stories of Origin features Origin greats Allan Langer, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Vautin, Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Cameron S... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

No one has had a greater influence on New South Wales rugby league than Brad Fittler.
A Blues legend, Freddy played a record 31 State of Origin matches for NSW before later coaching his state on 18 occasions. But the Origin story closest to his hea... more
No player has worn the Queensland jersey more times than Cameron Smith.
Across 42 State of Origin appearances, Smith became the ultimate competitor, captain and match-winner, helping lead the Maroons through one of the most dominant eras in rugby l... more
Danny Buderus relives his favourite State of Origin memory, Game 3, 2005.
From the heartbreak of Matt Bowen’s intercept in Game 1 golden point, to the return of Andrew Johns and captaining NSW to a famous 32-10 win at Suncorp.
At the time, nobod... more
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
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Goosebumps every episode. To do that in real life would be amazing. Few more blues ones would be good 😂
Show should be called Stories of Queensland. The host can’t even hide his bias. Don’t bother.
This is a tremendous podcast beautifully produced. The meaning of origin is captured so well and puts tingles down the spine.
I Highly recommend.
Can’t wait to hear the full episode.
The preview has me pumped.
Alfie was one of the greats.
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A rugby league storytelling show focused on State of Origin legends, pivotal games, and behind-the-scenes moments. Conversations center on origin moments, career breakthroughs, and the emotional/historic significance of matches, often weaving in hometown pride, coaching insights, and the sport's global growth through offbeat angles like on-site Vegas events. Noteworthy is the mix of player-first reminiscences, coaching perspectives, and occasional business/industry discussions about expanding the sport's audience while maintaining a strong sense of camaraderie and rivalries on and off the field.
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Recent guests on Stories of Origin include:
1. Cameron Smith
2. Danny Buderus
3. Billy Slater
4. Nathan Cleary
5. Andrew Webster
6. Bradman Best
7. Darren Lockyer
8. Jonathan Thurston
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