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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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HUGE CALLS! Teddy Ball or Cleary Ball? | Origin 3 Preview
Jul 500:44:21Tap to summarizeThe Origin III Decider is here — We break down Bostock game plan, whether Nanai should start, and get into some Silly Buggers before kickoff at Suncorp. 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-Hypercondriacs 5:00-Ethan Strange 10:00-Jack Bostock 13:00-Jeremiah Nanai 14:00-Silly Buggers 17:00-NSW 30:00-QLDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Grand Jester, Matty's PNG Reaction & No Man's Land
Jul 200:53:53Tap to summarizeWho is the Grand Jester, plus Matty's raw reaction after returning to PNG for the first time in 20 years. The crew also breaks down "No Man's Land" and what it means. Plenty of laughs, catch-ups, and NRL tips to close it out. 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-The Grand Jester 4:30-Matty’s Back from PNG! 18:00-No man’s Land 22:30-First Dates 27:00-Uncle Martin 29:00-Trish’s Week 33:00-Which One? 47:45-NRL TipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues Teamlist REACTION + The $5 Billion Deal That Changes Everything
Jun 2800:44:44Tap to summarizeThe Blues team list just dropped and we're reacting live — plus Victor Radley, Joey Walsh and the Wahs all get a mention. The NRL's $5 billion TV rights deal is here and we break down what it actually means for fans, the salary cap, and the run home to finals. Throw in a Luke Brooks injury update and a Peter V'landys wrap to close it out. 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-Live Reaction to Blues Teamlist 18:30-Victor Radley Reaction 20:00-Transfer Window 22:00-Luke Brooks injury 27:00-Team to Win! 33:30-TV Rights Deal 42:00-Peter V’landysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Birds of Paradise
Jun 2500:50:27Tap to summarizeThe Family kick things off with an online sex store mishap and a bizarre bird of paradise tangent before diving into Matty's PNG trip and a deep dive on Storm Old Boys. Throw in Byron Bay Origin chaos, a House of the Dragon chat, Dream Team picks and NRL tips, and you've got peak Family Pod energy. Garlos Pie Competition: https://garlospies.com.au/championship/ 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-Pod Start 3:00-Invention 9:00-Matty to PNG! 13:00-Storm Old Boys 22:00-Jack Cobber Johns 24:00-Byron Bay & Origin 31:00-Recipe of the Week 36:00-House of the Dragon 38:00-Dream Team 41:00-NRL Tips 47:00-Pie Eating Challenge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#90 | Josh Morris | Part 2 | Pranks, Grand Finals & Des Hasler
Jun 2100:38:25Tap 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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#90 | Josh Morris | Part 1 | State of Origin, Twin Dynamic & Media World
Jun 2100:43:59Tap 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
Jun 1800:52:23Tap 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!
Jun 1700:40:14Tap 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?
Jun 1400:42:24Tap 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!
Jun 1101:08:15Tap 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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