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Mondays - Backstage with Cooper & Matty
Join Matty and Cooper Johns as they chat with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and beyond. From untold stories to career highlights, these conversations dive deep into the lives of remarkable people, offering inspiration and plenty of laughs along the way.
Fridays - Johns Family Podcast
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.
Tom Starling joins the boys for a wild episode full of laughs, inside stories, and 2025 Raiders chat.They prank-call Adam Elliott and take a hilarious trip down memory lane.
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Matty meets his Kiwi Doppleganger, Cheese x Matty - the boys unpack Kalyn Ponga’s future as rugby comes knocking, and the legendary Cockhead Cup returns with full heat.
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Matthew & Cooper sit down with Tim Tszyu ahead of his massive bout with Sebastian Fundora.
They chat legacy, his famous father, Manny Pacquiao, the boxing world — and share a few laughs along the way.
The boys take a chaotic trip from Oasis reunions to marriage counselling, with pit stops in Canberra, Townsville, Melbourne and which NRL Player had a night to forget at the Mad Cow.
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Queensland secured the 2025 State of Origin series with a 24–12 Game 3 victory, driven by Cameron Munster's inspiring leadership amid personal tragedy and Tom Dearden's breakout performance, earning …
Queensland roll the dice for the decider — Shibasaki’s in, The Hammer shifts to fullback, and Big Papa returns! We break down every move, the Bellamy factor, and who wins Game 3 (and why).
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Matty breaks down life lessons from SpongeBob 🧽, a royal audio leak, and a Ferrari meltdown.
From fights to flippin’ birds.
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The boys catch up with Roosters gun & NSW Blue Connor Watson to relive wild stories from their past, his rise through the NRL, and the moment he got the Origin call-up. With Game 3 around the corner,…
The boys catch up with Roosters gun & NSW Blue Connor Watson to relive wild stories from their past, his rise through the NRL, and the moment he got the Origin call-up. With Game 3 around the corner,…
Alex Johnston’s heartfelt letter to Wayne Bennett, Angus Sampson charms the ladies and Trish has become a one can screamer.
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Mark Hughes: Brain cancer survivor and absolute legend on and off the field.
The boys chat with the Newcastle great about the Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, the 1997 Grand Final, and some wild stories…
Rugby league legend Paul Gallen opens up about his upcoming boxing match against Sonny Bill Williams. Get the inside scoop on the long-awaited grudge match years in the making.
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Warwick Capper’s five year ban, mutiny on the deep sea fishing trip Cooper’s wasted career and who’s the stinker?
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The boys break down Queensland’s gutsy Game II win, dissecting the key moments and standout performances. From brutal hits to big plays, they unpack how the Maroons turned the series on its head.
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The Blues bring back the band — Cleary x Luai are back with everything to prove.
Over in Maroons camp, Munster’s now captain, and Cherry’s been booted — here comes the chaos.
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Matt and Trish’s romantic weekend. Friendships gone bad. Chat GPT’s marriage advice and using players as pawns.
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The boys sit down with Bulldogs star Jacob Preston to chat about the fiery Eels vs Bulldogs clash. He opens up about life at the Doggies, his rise in the NRL, and the culture under coach Cameron Cira…
Nasty review is back, better than ever!! Ben Fordham’s beetle-nut teeth get spotted. Matts biceps are causing a ruckus. Trish accepts that she’s at the bottom of the talent ladder, but strives for su…
Ash Wicks from Two Doting Dads joins the show for a chat full of laughs and dad-life real talk. They dive into Trish’s guest appearance, Matty’s fact-checking, the Manly Sea Eagles, and some cheeky b…
We revisit Matt’s bold NRL prophecies from 2008, and Jack slaps a heavy tariff on Trish (emotionally, not economically). Cooper lobs a hand grenade into the mix, and ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is back—thi…