Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
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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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 147
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#46 | Brandon "Cheese" Smith
Brandon Smith joins Cooper & Matty to chat Roosters, Storm army camps, and recovery.
He reflects on his time at the Roosters, the COVID bubble with Coops, and his move to Souths.
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"Where's Trish?"
Trish is MIA, Matty and Jack hijack Cooper’s phone, Multis go wrong, and Marty’s big night steals the show.
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DCE's Shock Move! Latrell to Centre, Plus Cooper Calls NBA Star Josh Giddey!
Cooper & Matty dive into the latest NRL headlines, starting with Daly Cherry-Evans’ future—will he remain at Manly, or is there a shock move on the cards for 2026? They also break down the possibilit…
#45 | Daniel Patrick
In this episode, Cooper & Matty chat with Australian designer Daniel Patrick about his journey from playing Jersey Flegg rugby league to building a globally recognized fashion brand. They explore his…
"He Almost Got The Cessnock Slam"
Manly Fans' desperate plea to the Trbojevic's. Matt's oestrogen levels are back on the rise, and Trish gets a little feedback on shit school lunches.
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#44 | Mark "Spudd" Carroll
Cooper & Matty sit down with Rugby League great Mark "Spudd" Carroll to chat about his legendary career, toughest opponents, brutal rivalries, and thoughts on the modern game. Spudd also shares wild …
The Old Rusty Trombone
Sam Rockwell, take a bow. Coach explodes at Jack, John C Reilly's debut single, & Conspiracy theories run rampant.
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#43 | Braith Anasta
Cooper & Matty are joined by Fox Sports presenter and former NRL star Braith Anasta. The boys chat about the Vegas experience, their thoughts on the season’s opening rounds, and Braith’s journey from…
"You Either Win or You Learn"
The boys reveal the effect of Matt's absent parenting. Craig Bellamy shares his thoughts about being followed around by a camera and guess who cops a text this week!
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Breaking! Dylan Brown Signs the Richest Deal in NRL History
Cooper & Matty react to Dylan Brown’s record-breaking move to Newcastle, what it means for the Knights and where it leaves Parramatta. They also review Round 1 and give their tips for Round 2.
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#42 | Lachlan Croker
This week, the boys are joined by Sea Eagles hooker Lachlan Croker to chat about the 2025 Manly squad, Chris Stapleton, Haumole Olakau’atu’s huge hit on Leon, and the great Jason Croker. Plenty of la…
"A Sticky Situation"
Back from Vegas, and Matt encourages Cooper to text Ricky after their unsavory incident. We have a wedding proposal, Jack's MVP performance in Sin City, Haumole's big hit, and possibly the worst kara…
#41 | Martin "Chariots" Offiah
This week, Cooper & Matty are joined by rugby league royalty—Super League legend Martin Offiah! One of the greatest try-scorers the game has ever seen, Martin shares incredible stories from his illus…
Vegas with the Family!
Matty, Cooper, Trish, and Jack relive their wild Vegas adventure, from casino highs and lows to the excitement of NRL Round 0. They share hilarious stories, unexpected moments, and their take on how …
#40 | Vegas with Hindy!
Cooper & Matty continue their deep dive into the NRL’s Vegas experience, this time joined by league legend Nathan Hindmarsh. As the countdown to Round 0 continues, the boys swap stories from Sin City…
#39 | Vegas with Fletch!
Cooper & Matty are joined by Bryan Fletcher to chat about all things Vegas as they gear up for the NRL Season opener in Round 0 of 2025. The boys dive into what to expect from the historic event, beh…
NRL Season Preview 🏉 + Christian Welch
Cooper & Matty preview the 2025 NRL season, covering key preseason moments, squad changes, and South Sydney’s injury troubles. They’re joined briefly by recently retired Storm star Christian Welch, w…
"Some D*cks make ours look like the Mona Lisa"
Jack enjoys using Cooper for target practice, Matt's being being a little b*tch, and Trish is ringing the boys' old school for a refund.
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#38 | Jarchy
Jack Archdale, aka Jarchy from the We Mean Well podcast, joins Cooper & Matty for a fun and entertaining chat. They dive into his journey in the radio industry, the success of We Mean Well, and share…
"The Guys Are All Backstabbing Each Other"
Reg Reagan makes an appearance, Matthews reveals his MAFS addiction, Cooper’s secret shame is exposed, Jack reaches out to international listeners, and Trish threatens to walk out.
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