In the 45th year of Australian sport’s fiercest rivalry, the award winning podcast series Stories of Origin returns for 2025 with its most emotional series yet – Magic Moments, as James Tedesco features this week when Teddy’s Match Winner is available today – Monday, May 5.

In his first deep dive into his famous moment, Tedesco relives one of the greatest moments in State of Origin history. Listeners are taken back to the 2019 series decider in Sydney, where New South Wales stood on the edge of despair until one frantic, flawless sequence flipped the script forever. 

Tedesco’s miraculous final-minute try cemented his place in Origin folklore leaving Queensland stunned and NSW with their first back-to-back series win since 2005.

The 2025 Magic Moments Stories covers Arthur Beetson’s thunderous first steps onto Lang Park in 1980, Coyne’s miracle try to Ben Hunt’s runaway redemption. Rare and never-before-heard Nine archive audio, raw behind-the-scenes reflections, and the emotion that makes Origin what it is – passion, pride, and power.

From the unforgettable to the unbelievable, these are the moments that made you shout, cry, and believe again. Chosen by fans and told by legends, this six-part series takes you inside the most iconic plays in State of Origin history – straight from the mouths of those who lived them.

Narrated by Mathew Thompson, the series featuring Wally Lewis, Brad Fittler, Phil Gould, Ben Hunt, Roy Masters, Billy Slater, and more.

Stories of Origin – Teddy’s Match Winner on 9Now, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

Podcast Available on 9Podcasts, Spotify, Apple and Google

STORIES OF ORIGIN – EPISODE LIST AND RELEASE DATES

Episode 1 – Arthur Beetson’s Arrival
Guests: Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Roy Masters
Features rare audio from the Nine archive, unheard for over 45 years.

Episode 2 – Teddy’s Match Winner – Released Monday, May 5
Guests: James Tedesco, Brad Fittler

Episode 3 – The Miracle Try – Released Monday, May 12
Guests: Mark Coyne, Peter Sterling, Phil Gould, Wally Lewis, Brad Fittler

Episode 4 – Turvey Chaired Off – Released Monday, May 19
Guests: Mark Geyer, Roy Masters, Phil Gould, Darryl Brohman, Peter Wynn

Episode 5 – Go Dozer! Hunt 2022 – Released Monday, May 26
Guests: Ben Hunt, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, James Tedesco

Episode 6 – Decider 2024 – Released Monday, June 2
Guests: Darren Lockyer, Mark Geyer, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston

Monday, 5 May, 2025