Origin of the Series

The boys are back in town and this time they're talking through one of the most memorable games of footy that's ever been played. Introducing Wally Lewis, Mick Stone (friend of the podcast) and about 3 zillion cans of XXXX Brett Plowman joins the podcast for a really down to earth chat about life and rugby league football. Great stuff

It's a big week at OOTS HQ because Jeff's favourite player and all time hero Geoff Richardson was kind enough to spend some time with your hosts and to talk through some pre Origin rugby league. Champagne moments for lovers of BRL footy. Jeff and Steve also cover the first Origin game that took place without the King and it was a cracker. C'mon Brisbane, together we'll show the world

The boys are going back to their BRL roots this week and they're joined by the great John Tapp of Wests, Valleys and Brothers fame. JT talks through the highs and lows of his career and his thoughts on the game today. This 1987 decider was an absolute classic with several iconic Origin moments including that incredible tackle on O'Connor by The King. It was also Bert Kenny's last game for the blues and as usual he was outstanding. So come on come on, do the locomotion with me......

Jeff and Steve are back and getting very excited about Origin 2024. This week they've invited some friends from around the state of Queensland to share their SOO stories.

Another episode and another treat for the hosts as Jeff and Steve are joined this week by another Origin legend, Eric Grothe Sr, to talk footy, music and where the game is headed. Along the way they inevitably discuss that incredible Parramatta backline and the 82 Kangaroo Tour.

It's that game folks. The one where Mark McGaw conspired to set back cross border relations for a few more years. It was a hell of a game for 78 minutes and Jeff and Steve were delighted to be joined for this episode by that game's referee, Mick Stone. Mick talks the boys through the match and reveals some previously well kept secrets about the last minute action. It turns out that Mick Stone isn't just a ref of the highest calibre but he's also a bloody good guy! Who knew?

Jeff and Steve reflect on a stonking game of rugby league. Terrible result for anyone feeling maroony but high quality footy nonetheless. Lang Park was in great nick as usual, so good in fact that Peter Tunks, inventor of the game of "Contact Marbles", was rewarded with 4 points for his unusual drop-roll-smile technique across the manicured couch.

Origin Stories - Where Footy Touches Lives Jeff and Steve are joined this week by Brad Beetson to talk about the connection between Indigenous Communities and rugby league. Is footy a force for good and if so, how does it work? Brad talks about The Murri Carnival, The Arthur Beetson Foundation Future Immortals and The QRL Indigenous Advisory Committee to name just a few of the ways he and his family are working to help create a better social landscape for everyone. Also, as you would expect, Jeff and Steve couldn't pass up the opportunity to pester Brad with loads of questions about his Dad, the immortal Arthur Beetson.

Jeff and Steve are not just delighted and thrilled, but completely chuffed to be joined this week by Brisbane radio legend, Ian Skippen. Apart from being the voice of Brisbane, Skip is also a huge fan of footy, marinated ribs and beer and likes to combine these staples on Origin nights. You heard it here first! Your hosts also walk through a great game of Origin football and reflect on how it might have been. If only.

Origin Stories - Where Footy Touches Lives This is the first episode of Origin Stories, a new addition to the podcast, where Jeff and Steve along with a guest discuss the intersection of rugby league and real life. Journalist and author Matthew Condon joins your hosts today to walk through his deep love of rugby league and proposes an explanation of how the first seeds were sown of the Queensland v New South Wales rivalry.