2025 IS HERE and so is an experienced guest of the Carlton Media studio. 

Jesse Motlop joins the first episode of Summer Sessions for the new year and it’s as good as you’re expecting… and then some. 

‘Mots’ takes us through his trip around Australia in the off-season, his connection to his family, household dynamics and forward-line banter in episode five of Summer Sessions. 

Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts now.

0:20 - It's a much different Mots behind the mic compared to the one who first stepped into the studio in 2022… with Corey Durdin stepping in for some quality control.

1:12 - You probably need to brush up on the words for your karaoke song before you can claim it. 

1:42 - With family residing in nearly every state, there was a fair bit of travel and negotiation for Mots over the break. 

2:40 - One member of the household trio now finds himself in rival territory, but Mots isn’t prying for trade secrets just yet.

3:06 - How did Mots treat Durds after his shoulder surgery? Well, apparently. 

4:35 - There’s a bit of a crew developing in the inner-city suburbs, with cards and dinner the main draw. There’s definitely no cheating involved. 

7:28 - Mots wants to be quicker on the text replies and maybe try to play some football. After a frustrating 2024, a better 2025 is hopefully on the horizon for the No.3. 

10:55 - The Cooper Lord love continues, Hudson O’Keeffe is hard to miss and Jaxon Binns is reclaiming his title. 

13:45 - Having good mate Zac Williams move to the forward line has been beneficial for not only Mots but for the whole forward group as a whole. 

14:45 - Making the Indigenous All-Stars team has been a dream of Jesse’s since he was young. 

16:16 - Mots almost got the chance to play against his uncle, but Steven Motlop’s knees didn’t rise to the occasion. 

17:40 - Ashton (not Jesse Jnr.) Moir caught Mots’ eye immediately, and they’ve been pushing each other to get better ever since. 

20:08 - Petition for Mots to stop kicking our last goals in the last round… it doesn’t end well.

21:19 - We love the deadly celebration and we love the history behind it. 

22:51 - A bit of Matt Cottrell love is what we love to hear. 

23:34 - Mots has made a big mistake with his EPL fantasy, but has some tips for the upcoming AFL fantasy season. 

26:13 - How do you cheat in a crossword? Ask someone for the answer. 

27:09 - “If you don’t know the right answer, you can leave the room.” The Dawson Creek saga continues. 

30:55 - If you were hoping Deadly Discussions was making a comeback, don’t hold your breath. Mots also has a newfound appreciation for Robbie Williams. 

33:46 - Why does Mots play footy? Again, it’s wholesome.