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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.
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Josh Morris | Part 2 | Pranks, Grand Finals & Des Hasler
5d ago00:38:25Tap to summarizeWelcome to Part 2 | A classic Footy Show prank story before diving back into the twin dynamic and life in Clubland. From there it's a trip down memory lane — Ben Barba's 2012, Jimmy Graham, the 2014 Grand Final and a Greg Inglis tangent — before he breaks down his time at the Dragons, Sharks and Roosters. MERCH LINK HERE: https://3b1e7f.myshopify.com/ Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Josh Morris | Part 1 | State of Origin, Twin Dynamic & Media World
5d ago00:43:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to Part 1 | Josh Morris joins the boys, covering his South Coast roots and major moments during his incredible career. Talk turns to navigating the media world post-footy, his read on State of Origin, and the twin dynamic with brother Brett. MERCH LINK HERE: https://3b1e7f.myshopify.com/ Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The MISSION to Make a Lock the Most Followed Player in the NRL
1w ago00:52:23Tap to summarizeThe Family are back together with Matty returning from Washington, and the pod is packed with big topics — Fight Night, Jai Opetaia, and plenty of Trbojevic Time. There's chaos in the lifestyle segments with moving house, Chain Letters, and Trish's Game making a return. Plus, the crew launches a mission to make a lock forward the most followed player in the NRL — and they need your help to make it happen. MERCH LINK HERE: https://3b1e7f.myshopify.com/ Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Matty’s Back From Washington 9:30-Fight Night 14:00-Knicks Win 15:00-Jai Opetaia 19:00-Moving House 21:00-Titans Time 23:00-Storm Old Boys Day 25:00-Trbojevic Time 27:00-Tim Paynes Social Media 32:30-Chain Letter 34:00-Trish’s Game 42:00-Recipe of the Week 44:00-Taukin Powder 47:00-NRL TipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Origin 2 REACTION! | NSW Defensive Collapse, QLD Blueprint & Cobbo Magic!
1w ago00:40:14Tap to summarizeGame 2 reaction is here — Cooper and Matty break down a wild Origin 2 thriller, from QLD's tactics to NSW's right-edge defensive nightmare. Then Selwyn Cobbo's finger-tip magic steals the show as the moment of the match. Plus: Where's Api?, Cameron Murray's impact, and the "if we're gonna beat em" blueprint for Game 3. MERCH LINK HERE: https://3b1e7f.myshopify.com/ Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Washington Calling | UFC at the White House, Origin Game II Preview & Cam Murray to Start?
2w ago00:42:24Tap to summarizeMatty's been living it up in Washington DC — ringside stories, hanging with Volk, and taking in UFC at the White House. Back home it's all Origin — the big calls, the bolters, and Cam Murray's last-minute push into the starting side. Game II is locked and loaded. Who wins? We break it all down. MERCH LINK HERE: https://3b1e7f.myshopify.com/ Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-UFC at the White House 17:00-Origin Game II Preview 35:00-Game II TipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Return of Producer Gav!
2w ago01:08:15Tap to summarizeProducer Gav makes his triumphant return to the pod, and relive the day the episode died. Matty & Volk have some messages to share from Washington, Plus, Jack's Weekend with Foz & Wayne, the boys give their NRL tips, and it all wraps up with a heartfelt moment from Gav. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Producer Gav is Back! 4:30-Intro Question 13:00-Matty Messages 16:00-The Day The Episode Died 22:00-The Continuous Call Team 23:00-Your Week 29:00-Wayne, Jack & Foz 43:00-Corey Eats 45:30-Influenza 55:00-NRL Tips 1:01:00-Kane Evans 1:06:00-VOLK & MATTY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#89 | Willie Mason | Part 2 | Reg Reagan, State of Origin & Acting
3w ago00:38:04Tap to summarizeWelcome to Part 2! Reg Reagan, Greg Bird, and the Cam Murray starter debate all get a run. Wayne Bennett leaps across a room, and the genuine connection in Clubland chat gives insight into NRL Club Culture. Will Forte, The White House, and Party Hardy to close — what a way to finish. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#89 | Willie Mason | Part 1 | Novocastrians, Bulldogs & Super League War
3w ago00:45:29Tap to summarizeWillie Mason joins Cooper & Matty to relive the Bulldogs, Hunter Mariners, and the hard men he played alongside. The big man on intensity, sledging, and clubland life with stories on O'Meley, Asatasi and more. Plus Jonny Wilkinson, French rugby, and golf to kick things off. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jack & The Einstein of Gerringong
3w ago00:39:33Tap to summarizeJack sits down with a local legend to unpack Horse racing,From the origins of Gerringong to the rise of Cooper's Golden Eagles. Plus the Mark Hughes Foundation, Kentucky Fried Foz, and Trish makes a late escape. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Jibber 7:00-Kentucky Fried Foz 12:00-Historical Dictator 17:00-Gerringong 25:00-Mark Hughes Foundation 28:00-Golden Eagles 36:00-TipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#88 | Steve 'Blocker' Roach | Origin Battles, Unwritten Rules & Balmain's Greatest Run
4w ago00:55:32Tap to summarizeSteve 'Blocker' Roach is one of Rugby League's true characters — a champion Tiger, a State of Origin warrior, and a fan favourite on The Footy Show couch. Blocker sits down for a brilliant yarn covering his playing days, some classic dressing room stories, and the moments that had Australia in stitches every Thursday night. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Steven ‘Blocka’ Roach 4:00-Origin Experience 9:30-Fighting in Rugby League 15:00-Tallis Story 17:00-Teammates & Coaches 23:00-Balmain Mid 80’s 32:00-1989 GF 42:00-Retirement 46:00-The Footy Show 53:00-Lone SurvivorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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