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.
What this show covers
NRLNRL Finalsgrand finalcomedy banterRugby Leaguepop cultureRoostersNewcastle KnightsSydney Roostersfamily bantersports comedymatch analysisKnightsNRL tipscomedy chat
What listeners will find here
A fantasy World Cup draft turns into a full rugby league preview
Rugby League World Cup squads are built from scratch in a head-to-head draft of the best players on the planet, before the conversation shifts to tournament predictions. It mixes selection debates with a broader preview of what to expect from the World Cup.
Italy plans, aging aches, and a quiz-heavy family catch-up
Italy is on the horizon, but this episode quickly turns into a funny, relatable chat about getting older. Expect travel talk, aches and early nights, a run of RBT stories, a Matt Duffy yarn, and Trish’s quiz to finish.
A one-point grand final thriller fuels a chaotic Mad Monday
The grand final takes center stage as the Chooks beat the Knights 19-18 in an instant classic. With Billy Birmingham and Party Marty joining the fun, this episode mixes match analysis, heartbreak, celebrations, and plenty of laughs.
Joey and Matty Johns reunite ahead of Newcastle’s long-awaited Grand Final
Joey and Matty Johns get back together for one night only as Newcastle heads into its first Grand Final in 25 years. The episode promises a loose, nostalgic ride through tough seasons, the salary cap, Mark Hughes, Daniel Johns, and the story behind “Better Than Lego.”
An ambulance scare, injury updates, and a family-life reality check
Matty’s dramatic night in the back of an ambulance sets the tone for an episode that mixes chaos with comedy. The boys also cover injury updates, the Titans Awards Night, and a candid reminder that raising a child really does take a village.
Episodes
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