Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.1 (10)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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.

 

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S10E14 ‘That Shocks Me’: Gus Can’t Understand the Olakau'atu Call

Jun 09, 2026 50m

State of Origin selection drama dominates this week's Six Tackles with Gus as Phil Gould questions some of New South Wales' biggest Game Two decisions ahead of the MCG blockbuster. Why isn't Haumole…

Stories of Origin - Cam Smith's Favourite Origin: Against All Odds

Jun 07, 2026 31m

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…

NEW PODCAST - Mark My Words: Overtrained Broncos, Origin Jitters & Foran Takes the Wheel

Jun 04, 2026 29m

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast, where the Mark Geyer, Mark Levy and Mark Riddell bring you the latest news and passionate chats about NRL rugby league. Go and search for Mark My Words wherever…

S10E13 Six Tackles Origin Live Special with Jake Trbojevic

May 27, 2026 1h 1m

State of Origin is back and Six Tackles with Gus is live from The Locker Room at Sydney Olympic Park thanks to TAB. With kick-off only hours away across the road, Mat is joined by Phil Gould, Jake…

Stories of Origin: Danny Buderus’ Famous Decider

May 24, 2026 28m

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…

S10E12 Gus On Bulldogs’ Toughest Period + Origin Selections

May 20, 2026 59m

(01:40) Bulldogs issues (08:45) Origin selection headaches(36:40) Ask Gus(46:00) Round preview and predictions NordVPN is giving you a huge discount and four extra months on your NordVPN…

S10E11 “I’ve Been Dead for 3 Days” | Gus’ Origin Calls, Magic Round Chaos & The Walsh v Ponga Debate

May 13, 2026 1h 12m

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.” From there, it’s straight into Magic Round chaos and…

Stories of Origin: Billy Slater's Favourite Origin - The "Billy the Kid" Breakout

May 10, 2026 31m

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…

S10E10 80-Point Shootouts & Origin Fears

May 06, 2026 1h 3m

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…

S10E9 Ask Gus: Hardest Worker Ever Coached and Gus’ go-to Chinese dish

May 01, 2026 7m Bonus

This week on Ask Gus, Phil Gould tackles the big questions from listeners. Who was the hardest-working player he ever coached? Did Queensland’s eight straight Origin series wins ever tempt him back…

S10E9 Luai’s PNG bombshell and Gus’ Origin Hypotheticals

Apr 29, 2026 56m

Jarome Luai’s blockbuster move to the PNG Chiefs headlines a seismic episode of Six Tackles with Gus, as Phil Gould breaks down what the superstar signing means for the Wests Tigers, the new…

Stories of Origin: Nathan Cleary’s Masterclass | Season 5 Premiere

Apr 26, 2026 26m

He was at his lowest ebb - then he delivered perfection. Welcome to Season 5 of Stories of Origin. as we sit down with the true icons of the game to explore the single Origin match that defined their…

S10E8 Ask Gus: When Gus dropped Royce Simmons 'He had a LOT of beers'

Apr 24, 2026 13m Bonus

Gus, I’m looking for a bit of unfiltered coaching history. First, regarding 1991 - as a lifelong Panthers fan, I’ve always wondered about the tough calls you had to make around Royce Simmons during…

S10E8 ANZAC Round: Resilience, Rebuilding, and the Road to State of Origin

Apr 22, 2026 1h 2m

As the nation prepares to pay tribute to our service people, we sit down with former 2nd Commando Damien Thomlinson for an unforgettable conversation on survival, perspective, and true toughness.…

S10E7 Ask Gus: Is Gus Using the ‘Moneyball’ Playbook for the Bulldogs?

Apr 17, 2026 16m Bonus

In this bonus Ask Gus episode, Phil 'Gus' Gould dives into the mailbag to tackle everything from recruitment philosophy to Rugby League history. We explore the 'Moneyball' philosophy - is there a…

S10E7 "I Can't Understand It": Gus Gould Baffled by Api Koroisau’s Origin Omission

Apr 15, 2026 1h 13m

Is this the wildest start to a season ever? The Wests Tigers are equal first, the Melbourne Storm have lost four in a row, and the ladder is completely upside down. In this episode, Gus and Mat break…

S10 Ask Gus: From Tiny Terrors to Modern Giants

Apr 05, 2026 10m Bonus

Phil "Gus" Gould and Mathew Thompson dive into the physical evolution of the NRL. From the "diminutive" magic of Alfie Langer and Geoff Toovey to the massive stature of modern playmakers like 6'4"…

S10E6 The Foran Coaching Interview, The Panthers Hangover & The Brookvale Blowtorch

Apr 01, 2026 1h 4m

This week on Six Tackles with Gus, Phil Gould reveals the startling results on a team after a loss to Penrith.  As we head into a massive Easter Long Weekend of footy, Gus weighs in on the Brookvale…

S10 Ask Gus: Boyd Breakout, Tigers Trouble & The NRL in 10 Years

Mar 27, 2026 21m Bonus

Your Ask Gus Questions. Gus breaks down whether Tannah Boyd is the most improved player in the game right now, and what’s behind his rise. He looks at the Tigers’ chances without Jarome Luai and Adam…

S10E5 Broncos Blow-Up: “You Can’t Be a Yes Man”

Mar 25, 2026 1h 15m

Coaching drama has exploded just three rounds into the season as the Broncos are rocked by the sudden exit of assistant Ben Te’o, raising fresh questions about leadership and stability at Red Hill.…

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