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 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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Matthew & Cooper sit down with Tim Tszyu ahead of his massive bout with Sebastian Fundora.
They chat legacy, his famous father, Manny Pacquiao, the boxing world — and share a few laughs along the way.
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The boys take a chaotic trip from Oasis reunions to marriage counselling, with pit stops in Canberra, Townsville, Melbourne and which NRL Player had a night to forget at the Mad Cow.
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Queensland secured the 2025 State of Origin series with a 24–12 Game 3 victory, driven by Cameron Munster's inspiring leadership amid personal tragedy and Tom Dearden's breakout performance, earning him the Wally Lewis Medal. Coach Billy Slater's bold decisions, including key lineup changes, proved decisive in the Maroons' triumph.
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Queensland roll the dice for the decider — Shibasaki’s in, The Hammer shifts to fullback, and Big Papa returns! We break down every move, the Bellamy factor, and who wins Game 3 (and why).
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Matty breaks down life lessons from SpongeBob 🧽, a royal audio leak, and a Ferrari meltdown.
From fights to flippin’ birds.
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0:00-Matty & SpongeBo...
The boys catch up with Roosters gun & NSW Blue Connor Watson to relive wild stories from their past, his rise through the NRL, and the moment he got the Origin call-up. With Game 3 around the corner, Connor gives a raw look into Blues camp life and what’s coming next.
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The boys catch up with Roosters gun & NSW Blue Connor Watson to relive wild stories from their past, his rise through the NRL, and the moment he got the Origin call-up. With Game 3 around the corner, Connor gives a raw look into Blues camp life and what’s coming next.
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Alex Johnston’s heartfelt letter to Wayne Bennett, Angus Sampson charms the ladies and Trish has become a one can screamer.
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0:00-Intro
8:00-Alex Johnston
12:00-Drama in the House
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Mark Hughes: Brain cancer survivor and absolute legend on and off the field.
The boys chat with the Newcastle great about the Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, the 1997 Grand Final, and some wild stories from his playing days—including dragging Chief out of the pub.
A heartfelt, hilario...
Rugby league legend Paul Gallen opens up about his upcoming boxing match against Sonny Bill Williams. Get the inside scoop on the long-awaited grudge match years in the making.
Overview: In this episode, Gallen discusses the lengthy negotiations leading up to the fight, including disagreements over financial splits and round lengths. He also analyzes Sonny Bill's fighting style and strengths in the ring.
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...Warwick Capper’s five year ban, mutiny on the deep sea fishing trip Cooper’s wasted career and who’s the stinker?
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The boys break down Queensland’s gutsy Game II win, dissecting the key moments and standout performances. From brutal hits to big plays, they unpack how the Maroons turned the series on its head.
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The Blues bring back the band — Cleary x Luai are back with everything to prove.
Over in Maroons camp, Munster’s now captain, and Cherry’s been booted — here comes the chaos.
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Matt and Trish’s romantic weekend. Friendships gone bad. Chat GPT’s marriage advice and using players as pawns.
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0:00-Relationship breakdown
9:00-Walkout Song
14:00-Bush Man
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The boys sit down with Bulldogs star Jacob Preston to chat about the fiery Eels vs Bulldogs clash. He opens up about life at the Doggies, his rise in the NRL, and the culture under coach Cameron Ciraldo. Preston also shares insights on his teammates and what drives the squad.
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Nasty review is back, better than ever!! Ben Fordham’s beetle-nut teeth get spotted. Matts biceps are causing a ruckus. Trish accepts that she’s at the bottom of the talent ladder, but strives for success as a stage-mother. Jack shows us his freaky side and Cooper addresses the smear campaign against him.
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Ash Wicks from Two Doting Dads joins the show for a chat full of laughs and dad-life real talk. They dive into Trish’s guest appearance, Matty’s fact-checking, the Manly Sea Eagles, and some cheeky beef with Beaver. From Fatherhood to “big tears = big revenue".
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We revisit Matt’s bold NRL prophecies from 2008, and Jack slaps a heavy tariff on Trish (emotionally, not economically). Cooper lobs a hand grenade into the mix, and ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is back—this time causing trouble with the council.
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The boys break down all the action from State of Origin Game 1 in their post-match reaction. They share hot takes, key moments, and plenty of passion after a thrilling opener.
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The boys break down the team lists for Origin 1 and preview this week’s blockbuster clash.
They dive into each side’s strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups to watch.
Plenty of NRL headlines to kick things off — Galvin to the Dogs, Cheese to Souths, and Madge to the Broncos.
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