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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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Halloween Special! 🎃
What scares you? Let’s hear the untold horror story, of Matt and a few footy mates, walking into a remote Darwin pub. It’s Halloween, and we’ve got ha...
#69 | Scott Drinkwater
Scott Drinkwater joins Cooper & Matty to chat Cowboys culture, Melbourne Storm memories, and life off the field. From Oktoberfest tales to two-can scr...
Kevin Rudd vs. Trump, Ghosts Tours & Louvre Robbery 🇫🇷💰
The Johns family unpack a wild week — from Matty’s dab lessons and Kevin Rudd’s Trump humiliation to Cooper’s haunted ghost tour and a Louvre robbery,...
#68 | Jason Ryles
Jason Ryles joins Cooper and Matty to chat about his first days as Parramatta coach, Bellamy’s best prank, coaching the game’s greats, and how he’s sh...
“The Monkeys Are Teaming Up Against Uncle Joey”
Learn the real reason couples are having destination weddings. The tributes flow in for Jack, Cooper fumigates his grandparents and Trish has a very n...
#67 | Dylan Walker
Dylan Walker joins Cooper & Matty for a raw, funny chat about losing his premiership ring, life at Parra, Bozo, Russell Crowe, and NRL culture. From S...
Jack Johns, take a bow!
What has Trish said to be taken off air!!! Matt cops some parenting criticism, and a nasty email within the week. The tree of trust has a broken bran...
Walsh, Haas & The GF Madness — Brisbane’s Big Night! Plus International Selections & R360 👀
The boys break down the Broncos’ Grand Final triumph, Reece Walsh’s rise, Rugby 360’s poaching rumours, the post-game chaos from a wild night in Brisb...
“Walkouts & Grand Finals”
This week it’s chaos on all fronts — from food feuds and Gaz & Gayle to deep dives, vinyl, and the NRL Grand Final. Trish storms out, Cooper’s quiz go...
Grand Final Fever: Broncos v Storm Preview
The big dance is here! 🏆 Broncos take on the Storm in the 2025 NRL Grand Final, and the boys break it all down. Christian Welch dials in to give us t...
Broncos End the Dynasty! Storm Survive Sharks | Finals Prelim Review
History is made — the Broncos have ended Penrith’s dynasty in an all-time prelim, with Adam Reynolds nailing the game-winner to stun the Panthers. Mea...
"This has to be our WORST episode ever!"
Welcome to Matt’s Meltdown! Cooper shares his shit sleep, Jack has a story to, ‘Nowhere Town’, but bounces back for his first unsarcastic round of app...
DO or DIE: Can Sharks Stun? Can Broncos Break the Dynasty? | Finals Week 3 Preview
Sharks and Storm clash in a bruising prelim decider — can Fitz’s men shock Melbourne?
Broncos face the ultimate test against Penrith’s dynasty,...
Sharks Sink Raiders & Panthers Maul the Dogs | Finals Week 2 Review + Fletch & Hindy
Cooper battles through a hangover while the boys dive straight into finals footy. Sharks’ big win over the Raiders is broken down, along with what it...
“This Curry Nearly KILLED the Johns Family ”
This week’s family ep fires up straight out of the gates — from “Who stinks?” to Cooper’s fitness regime that still hasn’t kicked in. We get tales of...
Sexton THE MAN! Finals Week 2 Preview
The boys are back to break down all the action heading into Week 2 of the NRL Finals. Big talking points, key matchups, and predictions you don’t want...
“Reece Walsh: Best 15 Minutes Ever? & Will He Be Suspended?" | Finals Week 1 Review
The boys break down a huge weekend of footy with a spotlight on the Raiders v Broncos clash — and that blistering 15-minute masterclass from Reece Wal...
“Darling, You Weren’t Building an Ark” 🌊🐐
There’s a turning of the tide today on the Backstage family pod — from soggy bus rides and Teddy Swims serenades to full-blown throat goat debates. Co...
“Is Reece Walsh Really OUT?!" Finals Bombshells
The Finals are here and the boys are fired up! This week, Cooper & Matty break down all four blockbuster matchups — from the Titans upsetting the Knig...
#66 | Jahrome Hughes
The boys are joined by Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes for a cracking chat. From fatherhood and being “boyfriend material,” to life alongside Munster &...
Enter the Razzman & Reece Walsh’s Flushie Celebration
This week, the Johns crew welcomes a new producer, The Razzman. From women on flights and Reece Walsh’s infamous “flushie” to Hunter Valley tales and...
#65 | Ray Hadley | Part 2
Legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley joins the boys for stories of footy feuds, radio wars and wild moments. From nipple clamps to marathon commentary box...
#65 | Ray Hadley | Part 1
Legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley joins the boys for stories of footy feuds, radio wars and wild moments. From nipple clamps to marathon commentary box...
“Nothing Says Prime Evil Like a Cat In a Lap”
From Ashton Ward flashbacks to Cooper’s Springsteen list, the boys cover music, mayhem, and Matty’s Cronk tales. Jack’s going to Cats move, Bruiser mo...
Ray Hadley & the Johns Boys Stitch Up Bulldog Ritchie over Joey - Ryles–Eels Feud
“A Sneak Peek into Next Week’s Episode with Legendary Broadcaster Ray Hadley – Enjoy the Preview!”
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#64 | Player Manager: Steve 'Chimes' Gillis
This week we’re joined by Steve “Chimes” Gillis, one of the the NRL’s most experienced player managers with three decades in the game. From Gus Gould...
A Few Beers With Some Wallabies🦘 👀
Today we chat about last weekend's night out with some ex-Wallabies — from karaoke chaos to Trish stirring the pot, before the lads dive into weapons...
#63 | Alex Twal
Alex Twal joins the boys to chat heritage, Tigertown, and his long-awaited Try. From Benji and Maguire to diet hacks and cheat meals, Twal shares stor...
Matty & Joey’s Homeland Insecurity
The Johns clan takes flight with a prehistoric intro before diving into Snoop Dogg shout-outs, Gold Coast misadventures, and the legendary Cessnock Po...
#62 | Tim Blackwell
Matty & Cooper go Backstage with radio legend Tim Blackwell, diving into his career from first gigs to the heights of brekky radio.It's got it all, ra...
The Game Explodes. Matt Crosses the Line.
Tensions hit a boiling point when Pictionary turns ugly & the Family are over Trainer bashing.
Cooper brings a mysterious “stick” into the studi...
#61 | Kurt Gidley | Part 2
Is Kurt Gidley actually Cooper’s dad? The boys kick off with a live in-studio paternity test before diving into Gidley’s career, from debuting at Newc...
#61 | Kurt Gidley | Part 1
Is Kurt Gidley actually Cooper’s dad? The boys kick off with a live in-studio paternity test before diving into Gidley’s career, from debuting at Newc...
Jack’s Leaving Us? Find Out Who’d Get Laughed Off the Worksite!
Someone’s trying to poach Jack…We’re going full tradie this week — from past jobs to the worksite showdown. Plus, our review of Happy Gilmore 2 sparks...
#60 | Jake Trbojevic
The boys sit down with Manly and Origin legend Jake Trbojevic for a big chat on leadership, loyalty, and life outside footy. From DCE’s wedding, Russi...
Des Goes Boom 💣, Farewell Ozzy 🦇 & Animation Domination!
Des Hasler’s fiery blow-up might be just what the Titans need 💥, while the boys farewell the Prince of Darkness himself — Ozzy Osbourne 🦇 Leichhardt...
#59 | Tom Starling | Part 2
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...
#59 | Tom Starling | Part 1
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...
Kiwi Matty 🇳🇿, Kalyn’s Call & The C*ckhead Cup 🏆🤬
Matty meets his Kiwi Doppleganger, Cheese x Matty - the boys unpack Kalyn Ponga’s future as rugby comes knocking, and the legendary Cockhead Cup retur...
#58 | Tim Tszyu
Matthew & Cooper sit down with Tim Tszyu ahead of his massive bout with Sebastian Fundora.
They chat legacy, his famous father, Manny Pacquiao,...