The Billy Slater Podcast

• Stories of Origin Magic Moments: Arthur Beetson's Arrival

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Billy hits out at golden point sin bins: “They got it wrong”

  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. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy [email protected] 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 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sin Bin crackdown: “We’re a little bit trigger happy”

  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 The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Billy’s thoughts on the Galvin-Tigers drama: “It’s a mess”

  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. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Tigers Roar, Storm Surge & the Rise of Jaxon Purdue

  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. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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