Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s on the field or on the road — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst right around the corner, it’s time to shift gears and look at a car that changed the game — and the rules — at Mt Panorama, before going on to conquer the world: the Nissan Skyline GTR. In this episode, we’ll trace the Skyline GTR’s journey from a track star that dominated...

Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s footy or cars — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst just around the corner, it’s time for an oh-so-70s Australian Icon — Panel Vans! This episode looks at the rise of the Panel Van, a car that never raced at Bathurst but definitely got you there — and gave you a place to crash after a few too many Beam cans. From surfers to petrolheads, these...

Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. In Part Two of the Stories of the Ford Falcon, how a group of die-hard Ford fanatics defied the odds - and their bosses - to get a Falcon on the track in secret, leading to one of the most unforgettable underdog victories in Bathurst history. Listen via Apple Podcasts Listen via Spotify Thanks to eBay. Shop on eBay. Where you can find parts for every project car, from sellers you can trust. Disclaimer:  eBay is not...

Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s footy or cars — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst just around the corner, dive into one of the true legends of Aussie motoring — the Ford Falcon. In this two-part episode, we explore the iconic GTHO Phase III, the car that earned its place as the best of the best. Then, we shift gears to a classic underdog tale featuring a secret Falcon, a...

Ariarne Titmus has long been a star, but it was at the Tokyo Olympics that the world truly took notice. She clinched gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle, triumphing over an elite field that included American superstar Katie Ledecky. As she heads to Paris to defend her titles, her biggest rival in the 200m may come from a superstar within her own team. A fashionista and budding broadcaster, Ariarne Titmus is, above all, a fierce competitor in the pool. Leading a swim team poised for...

If Australia's swim team were to nominate a spiritual leader, it would almost certainly be the irrepressible Cate Campbell. A sprint sensation whose Olympic journey began in Beijing 2008, Cate is a four-time Olympic gold medallist. At the age of 32, she's all in for one more shot at the greatest show on earth, aiming to make the Australian team for an incredible fifth time at the upcoming Australian swim trials. Universally admired and tough as teak, Cate is hoping to traverse the Road to...

Andrew Gaze is the preeminent figure in Australian basketball for the last half-century.  A key pillar in the Gaze family basketball dynasty, it isn't too far from the truth to say Andrew was born on a basketball court.  Named NBL Rookie of the Year at 18 and an Olympian at 19, Gaze's career is marked by numerous accolades, including being an NBA champion in 1999, a two-time NBL champion (1993, 1997), a seven-time NBL MVP (1991, 1992, 1994–1998), and a fourteen-time NBL scoring champion...

Giaan Rooney is one of the most popular and loved sports people in Australia.  As a swimmer, she was fast, the 2001 World Champion in the 200m freestyle.  In Athens 2004, along with teammates Leisel Jones, Petria Thomas and Jodie Henry, Giaan won Olympic gold in the 100m medley relay, following on from two silver medals from the Sydney Games four years earlier.  On this episode of Road to Paris, Australia's darling, Giaan Rooney. The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths,...

Champion James Tomkins OAM is a triple Olympic gold medallist, two of those as part of the much loved Oarsome Foursome. Their win in the Men’s Four at the Barcelona Olympics of 1992, made rowing cool and their defence in 1996 cemented their legacy as legends of Australian sport. For Tomkins, there was more glory ahead, bronze in the Men’s Pair, against insurmountable odds in Sydney 2000. And four years later, a third Olympic gold in combination with long-time offsider Drew Ginn in the...

There have been some almighty performances by Australian athletes, but the win by Kieren in the 1500m freestyle at Atlanta may be the greatest. In the first form slump of his career, Perkins was last to be selected on the team when he laboured home in second behind Daniel Kowalski to qualify for the 1500m. In Atlanta, the doom and gloom failed to lift but he made the final by 0.23 seconds. What happened hext, is the stuff of legend. On Road To Paris, the inside story of Kieran Perkins'...

It’s 1982 and a Brisbane dad carries his nine-year-old son through the doors of an Indooroopilly indoor pool. The boy has walked through a glass door, his body shredded, he can’t walk and needs 85 stitches to sew him back together. Father and son meet a swim coach called John Carew. None of them knew it, but it was an encounter that changed the course of Australian sports history. The boy’s name, Kieren Perkins. The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA...

In the premiere episode of Road to Paris, cycling icon Anna Meares delves into her extraordinary career. She reveals her childhood Olympic aspirations, shares how she shattered a world record at 20, and details her remarkable comeback from a devastating neck injury.  Anna reflects on her thrilling rivalry with Victoria Pendleton, explains how she handled pre-race anxieties, and revisits her inspiring leadership at Rio 2016.   Now, as Australia's Chef de Mission, Meares offers her unique...

Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry. The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey. On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart and how is their relationship after years of on field combat? Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson.  Produced by 9Podcasts &...

After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series. However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game two. With the decider looming, Queensland needed a spark. Enter Allan Langer. In this episode of Stories of Origin, we revisit the dramatic and...

Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in ‘93. He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a reunited 20 team competition. It’s a career so profound that Langer is immortalised in bronze with his own statue at Lang Park alongside fellow...

A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six.  In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen are as much a part of his story as himself.  On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and Kevin Walters. Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson. Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.  Presented in partnership...

One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state. And we explore a truly unique relationship. Alfie’s greatest supporter was actually a fellow number seven that was New South Wales to the core. Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator...

Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number 7 that became a giant footballing figure. Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’ is available on 9Now and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Nine’s NRL...

It can take just one play to make someone an Origin hero. In the case of Adam Mogg, his two games for Queensland are as significant as any. In 2006, State of Origin was in its 25th year. New South Wales was coming off its third straight series victory and there was growing concern about the long-term future of State of Origin, as many commentators were beginning to wonder if Queensland would ever win another series. Up step the Toowoomba product, Adam Mogg.  In this episode of Stories of...

Gus and Big Marn share their most memorable Origin moments, hilarious footy stories and a detailed preview of the 2023 State of Origin series. State of Origin is live and exclusive on 9 and 9Now. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

The 2014 State of Origin is best remembered for New South Wales' victory which ended Queensland's record run of eight straight series wins.  The opening game in front of a raucous Queensland crowd at Suncorp Stadium was a grueling affair.  The Blues won 12 - 8 in a demanding match, in large part thanks to the memorable performances of the Morris Twins. In this episode of Stories of Origin, Brett and Josh Morris take us through Game 1 of the 2014 drought-breaking series, and the courage,...

The 1998 State of Origin series featured some of the best Rugby League ever witnessed.  After three years of interruptions due to Super League, the best of the best were back to battle it out for interstate supremacy. Player for player, it was perhaps the strongest series ever staged. Champion Darren Lockyer wore the maroon of Queensland and the green and gold of Australia and with the Super League seasons behind him, was regarded as one of the world's best players.   It was his left boot...

In 2022, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater faced each other for only the second time in their Origin careers.The first time in 2004 it was under a very different set of circumstances. Slater was at the beginning of his State of Origin journey whilst Freddy was at his twilight.The 2004 State of Origin series provided us with some of the most memorable moments of all time.In this episode of Stories of Origin, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater take us through the highs and lows of Origin 2004 and share...

Welcome to Stories of Origin Series II focusing on some memorable State of Origin performances. The brilliant player of the match efforts, the toughest displays, the scintillating tries. There could be no better way to launch this season than with Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin and Peter Sterling. In 1987, the Blues halfback Peter Sterling was named Player of the Match, twice. Yet the Maroons featuring Vautin in the back row clinched the series after three epic encounters before Origin hit the road...