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Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns Podcast Channel 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 int...
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Washington Calling | UFC at the White House, Origin Game II Preview & Cam Murray to Start?
Matty'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 Origi...
The Return of Producer Gav!
Producer Gav makes his triumphant return to the pod, and relive the day the episode died. Matty & Volk have some messages to share from Washington, Pl...
Willie Mason | Part 2 | Reg Reagan, State of Origin & Acting
Welcome 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 connecti...
Willie Mason | Part 1 | Novocastrians, Bulldogs & Super League War
Willie Mason joins Cooper & Matty to relive the Bulldogs, Hunter Mariners, and the hard men he played alongside. The big man on intensity, sledging, a...
Jack & The Einstein of Gerringong
Jack 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 F...
#88 | Steve 'Blocker' Roach | Origin Battles, Unwritten Rules & Balmain's Greatest Run
Steve '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 co...
Beef Week, Gerringong Backfencers & Beyond
Cooper hits the road to Gerringong on a mission to scout new Backfencers, while Matt returns from the chaos of Beef Week with stories to tell. Jack re...
Origin 1 REACTION! Ponga Send Off, NSW Steal It & Will There be CHANGES?
The Blues stormed back to win Origin I after Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge, shifting the momentum entirely in NSW's favour. Sam Walke...
Both Coaches Are GAMBLING With Game 1 — State of Origin Preview
With loyalty calls and depth concerns dividing fans, both Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have made selections that could make or break Game 1. We disse...
Magic Round Hangover: Trish's Stand Up Review & Cooper's Wilful Ignorance
The Johns family regroups after Magic Round at Suncorp — Matty's still not over it, Trish takes the stage, and Cooper doubles down on knowing absolute...
Craig Bellamy | Matty's First Ever Podcast!
Blast from the past — Matty’s first ever podcast with legendary Melbourne Storm head coach Craig Bellamy ahead of his 500th NRL game.
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#87 | Jamal Fogarty | The NRL Dream, Manly Resurgence & FOZBALL!
Jamal Fogarty joins the boys to chat the rise of “Fozball” and Manly’s huge resurgence in 2026.
They break down the teams shaping as real finals...
"That’s a Kill Shot...Mum" 👏
The family is back in full chaos as Matty attempts to explain “dogging,” Cooper questions whether he’s adopted, and another all-time Jonah’s dad story...
EMERGENCY POD: Ivan Cleary to Leave Penrith 2027!
Ivan Cleary shocks the rugby league world by announcing he’ll leave Penrith Panthers after 2027.
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Origin Teams Locked In? Our Picks, Big Calls & Metcalfe Release News
The boys go head-to-head picking their NSW & QLD Origin teams for Game 1, with a bet on the line for who gets closest. Big selection calls, shock bolt...
#86 | Gaz & Gayle Return | From Cessnock
Gaz & Gayle are BACK from the family home in Cessnock after their last appearance became one of our biggest episodes ever. With fans demanding more Ga...
Just a Little Stern Talking To…
Matty immediately causes chaos with bizarre sci-fi debates, stand-up stories and heated family moments. The crew tackle Mother’s Day, film nostalgia,...
Roadtrip to Cessnock
The Boys hit the road for a BCF-powered trip to Cessnock, full of laughs and an attempt to get Matthew up and at 'em early.
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Warriors Handed Massive Edge? Razzman’s Emotional Farewell & Bellamy Tribute
Razzman signs off in emotional style! They dive into the growing PNG expansion talk, what it means for the NRL, and why the Warriors could hold a majo...
Matty’s Had His Back Blown Out!
Matty’s back is blown out, Cooper’s up in the Hunter, and the boys somehow cover everything from Fanland to French kissing Foz. Jake Clifford gets the...
Jarome Luai to PNG?! Storm in Freefall – 6 Straight Losses 😳
Jarome Luai to PNG rumours heat up, and what it could mean for Nathan Cleary. The Melbourne Storm hit rock bottom with six straight losses as pressure...
LONG LIVE FOZBALL!
Chaos, pranks and conspiracy theories collide as Trish returns, tensions rise, and the crew deliver laughs, fights, and classic Fozball energy.
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Luisa Dal Din | Making New Friends, All Blacks & Piss Tray Reviews | Part 2
Luisa Dal Din joins the boys to chat all things We Mean Well and her rise through radio. From Coachella chaos to awkward messaging situations. Plus re...
Luisa Dal Din | We Mean Well, Radio Life & Letterbox Bashing | Part 1
Luisa Dal Din joins the boys to chat all things We Mean Well and her rise through radio. From Coachella chaos to awkward messaging situations. Plus re...
Matt’s Been Caught Red Handed.
Gaz and Gayle get a visit. The family chat about ringworm, boils and paper work. Matt explains the workings of the liver, and is it Linguini, Luigi or...
#84 | Daly Cherry-Evans | The 10 Year Deal, His Future & Return to Brookvale
Daly Cherry-Evans joins us and takes us deep into his incredible NRL journey, from his early days to becoming a Manly legend. He opens up on the famou...
That's My Man!
Matty’s fresh off a colonoscopy and somehow that’s not even the weirdest story of the episode. Razzman and Cooper unpack their Gold Coast trip, while...
#83 | Keegan Hipgrave | Mindset, Miles & Meaning
Keegan Hipgrave opens up on life after rugby league, diving deep into his mental health journey and the purpose he’s found beyond the game.He shares i...
How Tinny's The Easter Bunny?
Easter weekend chaos, we send Tui Kamikamica a message, and Magic Round jersey chat with a Harry Grant twist. From weaknesses to Louie Theroux’s manos...
Manly Fallout | Seibold Gone, DCE's Return & Willie Peters to PNG
Seibold is Out as Manly Coach - The boys break down DCE’s return and what it means for the side moving forward. Plus Willie Peters’ PNG move, Foran st...
Matty's Going To The White House 🇺🇸
Somehow, Matty is going to the to the White House🇺🇸. The Family cover fuel prices, Chuck Norris, phrases they hate and lyrics that aged terribly, plu...
#82 | Tom Slingsby | The Hidden Mindset Behind The Broncos 2025 Success
Olympic gold medalist Tom Slingsby joins the boys to talk sailing dominance, the America’s Cup, and elite mindset. He reveals his work with Michael Ma...
Hollywood Has Lost It
The family unpack the weirdest moments from Oscars night, from Conan’s jokes to Hollywood controversies. Cooper reveals a surprising kink, while the c...
#81 | Kieran Foran | Career Highs, The Comebacks & Footy’s Toughest Battles
NRL veteran Kieran Foran joins Cooper & Matty to reflect on retirement and a career filled with huge highs and serious challenges.
They revisit...
If you don’t Score here… you’ll never Score!
The Family kicks things off with Peter Wynn’s Score, bubble bath dramas, and Cooper’s Doritos challenge. They break down Round 1, Immortal predictions...
FULL ROUND 1 REVIEW | Wayne Hates Streakers? Panthers/Storm DOMINANCE & Raiders’ New Halfback
Round 1 of the NRL season brought chaos and huge statements. Panthers and Storm look streets ahead, while the Raiders may have a new halfback. Cooper...
Where's Jack?... and Jackie O
The family is reunited once again...sort of. With Jack missing Cooper is left in the producer chair.
The family recaps the travel home from Vega...
#80 | Matthew Gidley | McDonald’s Owner, Newcastle Knights Legend & Vegas
Matthew Gidley joins Cooper & Matty to share behind-the-scenes Newcastle Knights stories, life as a McDonald’s owner, Dana White, classic Knights memo...
LIVE FROM Allegiant Stadium | NRL in Las Vegas
Live from inside Allegiant Stadium as the NRL launches Round 0 on the world stage. They preview Cowboys v Knights, breaking down key match-ups, X-fact...
#78 | Willie Peters | Vegas, Beating the Broncos & Next NRL Coach?
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters joins us fresh off a huge World Club Challenge win over the Brisbane Broncos, breaking down how his side pulled off t...