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  • Backstage Best of 2024 | Part 2
    The second edition of Backstage Best of 2024 brings you highlights from some of the biggest names in sports and journalism! Relive the best moments with David and Candice Warner, James Magnussen, Andrew Webster, and Jana Hocking as we revisit their incredible interviews from this series.
    Don’t forget to check out the full episodes with each guest—and we’ll be back with more in 2025!

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    0:00-Warners
    8:10 James Magnussen
    16:30-Andrew Webster
    24:40-Jana Hocking

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  • Backstage Best Of: NRL Stars
    We're kicking off the first edition of Backstage Best Of with highlights from some of the biggest names in Rugby League! Relive the best moments with Nathan Cleary, Tom Trbojevic, Campbell Graham, and Luke Brooks as we revisit their incredible interviews from this series.
    Enjoy the top stories and insights from these NRL superstars throughout November and December. Don’t forget to check out the full episodes with each player—and we’ll be back with more in 2025!

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  • SXSW Live Show Special
    Matty & Cooper sit down with Australian National Treasure, mathematician, and comedian Adam Spencer. The trio dives into an eclectic mix of topics, from NRL and AFL to the mysteries of asteroids and the role of mathematics in casinos. With his trademark wit, Adam demonstrates his incredible ability to break down complex ideas, making even the most intricate subjects accessible for everyone—including Cooper and Matty.

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  • In this episode, Cooper & Matty sit down with newly retired NRL legend Aaron Woods. They dive into all things Rugby League in 2024, with Woodsy reflecting on the best and worst coaches of his career and some of the high points along the way. Cooper reminisces about their time together at Manly, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories, and they explore ways to continue growing the game.

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    0:00 Intro
    4:40 Retirement
    10:00 Vegas
    14:10 Jordan Mailata
    15:45 Growing Up
    21:10 Tigers
    25:00 Debut
    31:45 Tigers Drama
    35:00 Big 4 Drama
    42:30 Bulldogs
    45:40 NSW
    52:20 Laurie Daley
    55:00 NSW Try Celebration
    56:00 Australia
    59:00 Bulldogs
    1:00:30 Worst Coach
    1:07:30 Best Coach
    1:15:00 Beyond Footy
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  • In this episode, Cooper & Matty sit down with Newcastle Knights Captain Kalyn Ponga for an in-depth look into his career and personality. Kalyn opens up about pivotal behind-the-scenes stories from his journey so far, reflects on standout moments, and shares insights on the challenges of balancing his unique personality with the demands of professional rugby league. The conversation also covers his thoughts on Seasons 2024 and 2025 and his aspirations for what's next.

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    0:00-Intro
    2:15-257 Collective
    6:00-Off Season
    9:15-Growing Up
    16:30-Sport
    26:00-Cowboys
    34:00-Cowboys Exit
    36:00-Knights
    40:45-Kalyns Personality
    43:00-Leadership
    44:40-State of Origin
    47:00-QLD Call
    50:30-Headknocks
    56:00-Routine
    1:00:00-Online
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty sit down with Gold Coast Titans hooker and one of Cooper's great mates, Sam Verrills. They dive into Sam's journey to the NRL, sharing the highs and lows that shaped his career. Sam opens up about a personal family tragedy and how it influenced his path. The conversation also highlights the impact of Des Hasler at the Titans and the changes he's bringing to the club. Plus, Sam relives his incredible story leading up to the 2019 NRL Grand Final, where he made history by scoring against the Raiders.

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    0:00-Intro
    2:00-Adele
    4:00-Manly Juniors
    6:15-Sam's Father
    8:40-Avalon & Joey
    12:30-Passing of Brother Jack
    21:00-Roosters
    29:00-Grand Final
    30:30-Ollie Verrills
    31:50-Grand Final Try
    36:40-Leaving Chooks
    39:50-Gold Coast Titans
    45:40-Des Hasler
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  • This week, Cooper & Matty are joined by Denan Kemp from Bloke in a Bar. They discuss Denan's journey in building the Bloke brand, dive into all things rugby league, and compare coaching legends Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary. The trio also share their personal highs and lows from the season and cover much more throughout Denan's career off the field.

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    0:00-Grumpy
    6:00-Bloke
    14:30-Rugby League
    28:00-Iterations
    35:00-Blokes Rise
    38:00-The Bar
    43:00-Sandor Earl
    46:00-Business
    49:00-Early Interviews
    58:30-SEN Show
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  • In this episode, Cooper & Matty dive into the aftermath of the 2024 NRL Grand Final, breaking down each team's performance in the big game. They discuss the entertainment value of the event, analyze the dominance of the Penrith Panthers dynasty, and explore Jarome Luai's upcoming move to the Wests Tigers. The hosts also tackle the burning question on everyone's mind: "Is Nathan Cleary the greatest player of all time?" Tune in for in-depth analysis and lively debate as they wrap up the 2024 season.

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    0:00-NRL GF
    3:00-Harry Grant/Melbourne
    6:00-The Kid Laroi
    8:00-Grand Final Contest
    23:00-3,2,1
    25:30-Melbourne Post-Game
    28:30-9 Penrith Players
    35:10-Jarome to Tigers
    38:00-Nathan Best Ever?
    41:00-Top 4 2025
    42:20-Australian Side
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  • First Edition of the Matty Johns Quiz - Grand Final Special
    Join us for the inaugural edition of the Matty Johns Quiz, where Matty takes you through 50 challenging and entertaining questions all about rugby league grand finals. This quiz is designed for the true rugby league tragics, testing your knowledge of the biggest stage in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just want to see how much you remember from past grand finals, this episode is a must-listen!

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    10-20 = THE FAKE FAN
    20-30 = WATCH MORE FOX LEAGUE
    30-40 = MORE THAN JUST A FAN
    40-45 = PROFESSOR OF SPORT
    45-49 = RUGBY LEAGUE SEVANT
    50 = IMMORTAL

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    0:00-Intro
    1:56-Q's 1-5
    6:03-Q's 6-10
    10:10-Q's 11-15
    14:43-Q's 16-20
    19:03-Q's 21-25
    23:10-Q's 26-30
    25:50-Mid Quiz Break
    29:30-Q's 31-35
    34:09-Q's 36-40
    39:23-Q's 41-45
    45:01-Q's 46-50
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty dive into the big news of Michael Maguire’s arrival at Broncos HQ, analyzing what this means for the club moving forward. The duo also speculates on who will step up as the next Blues coach for the State of Origin series. As the NRL Grand Final approaches, they provide an in-depth preview of the highly anticipated clash, sharing insights and predictions. To wrap up, they reveal the winners of their backstage awards for the 2024 season, celebrating standout players and moments.

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    0:00-Intro
    2:00-Madge to Broncos
    6:25-Matty to Blues?
    12:45-Grand Final Preview
    20:02-Husqvarna
    21:12-Grand Final Preview
    36:15-Backstage Awards 2024
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty dive into a massive week of NRL Finals action, starting with the shock resignation of Broncos head coach Kevin Walters. They discuss what led to his departure and speculate on potential candidates to take over the reins. The duo also examines the impact of Nelson Asofa-Solomona's looming 4-5 week suspension ahead of the Melbourne Storm's Grand Final clash against the Penrith Panthers, and what it means for the Storm's chances. Wrapping up, they break down the key matchups and offer their predictions for a blockbuster Grand Final showdown.

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    0:00-The Weekend
    1:45-Kevin Walters Resignation
    10:00-Storm v Rooster
    12:00-Nelson Asofa-Solomona
    14:00-Storm Performance
    23:40-Roosters Performance
    26:20-Panthers v Sharks
    34:45-Storm v Panthers Grand Final
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns preview the week 3 NRL Finals matchups, sharing their insights while having fun with a game of cards along the way. They break down key games - Panthers vs Sharks & Roosters vs Storm. The duo shares their favourites, analyses each team’s strengths and weaknesses, and enjoys debating potential upsets.

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    0:00-Intro
    3:35-Storm v Roosters
    22:00-Panthers v Sharks
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty review the NRL Finals after Week 2, with Matty providing all the insights as Cooper missed both matches due to what seems like an adventurous weekend. While Matty breaks down the games in detail, Cooper steers the conversation toward his wild weekend. The episode takes an unexpected turn with a brief guest appearance from Canberra Raiders backrower Zac Hosking, who drops in for a minute before exiting the studio.

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    0:00-Intro & Zac Hosking
    6:30-Cowboys/Sharks Review
    16:25-Roosters/Sea Eagles Review
    25:00-Press Conference Impressions
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns preview the week 2 NRL Finals matchups, sharing their insights while having fun with a game of cards along the way. They break down key games - Cowboys vs Sharks & Roosters vs Sea Eagles. The duo shares their favourites, analyses each team’s strengths and weaknesses, and enjoys debating potential upsets.

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    0:00-Intro
    0:45-Press Conference
    2:45-Cowboys v Sharks
    18:25-Roosters v Sea Eagles
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  • Cooper and Matty Johns take on the role of coaches in the aftermath of Week 1 of the NRL Finals. Matty, unfortunately, found himself representing all the losing teams after picking second to Cooper in last week’s preview. The post-match press conference format brings plenty of laughs, especially as Cooper revels his successful picks and channels his inner winning coach. Meanwhile, Matty handles the more serious side, diving into what went wrong for the teams he represented. From tactical breakdowns to playful banter, the episode offers a mix of laughs and analysis.

    Shoutout to listener Zane for the great suggestion for the boys to stick with their sides all the way through to the press conference. Leave your suggestions in the comments section.

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    0:00-Panthers 
    3:10-Roosters
    7:20-Storm
    10:10-Sharks
    14:35-Cowboys
    18:50-Knights
    22:40-Sea Eagles
    25:55-Bulldogs
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  • This week on the podcast, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with rugby league icon Gorden "The Raging Bull" Tallis. The former Brisbane Broncos legend and current Fox Sports host shares his thoughts on the Broncos' current form and reflects on his early career. Gorden dives into the valuable lessons he's learned from coaches, memorable moments with great players he’s played alongside, and, of course, some fun stories involving Fletch and Hindy.

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    0:00-Intro
    1:20-Broncos 2024
    6:40-Townsville
    22:30-Super League War
    28:40-Alf/Kevvy
    30:30-Year off
    32:00-Shane Webcke
    36:00-Steve Irwin
    39:00-Origin
    44:00-Brett Hodgson
    48:00-Retirement
    50:30-Fletch & Hindy
    52:30-Fox Show
    57:00-NRL 360
    60:00-Blocker Story
    1:03:00-Vegas
     
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns preview the upcoming NRL Finals matchups, sharing their insights while having fun with a game of cards along the way. They break down key games, including Storm vs Sharks, Knights vs Cowboys, Panthers vs Roosters, and Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles. The duo shares their personal favorites, analyzes each team’s strengths and weaknesses, and enjoys debating potential upsets.

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    0:00-Rules
    2:00-Storm v Sharks
    15:20-Cowboys v Knights
    28:15-Penrith v Roosters
    39:00-Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire to reflect on the recently concluded 2024 State of Origin series. They dive into Maguire’s coaching career, discussing his achievements and challenges with South Sydney, Melbourne Storm, and Wests Tigers. Maguire shares stories about impressive players he's coached and offers insights into his time at these iconic clubs. The conversation also touches on the possibility of him returning to club coaching in the future.

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    0:00-Intro
    1:30-State of Origin
    10:45-Playing Career
    18:10-How would you coach yourself?
    19:30-Melbourne Players
    21:20-Coaching in Melbourne
    27:40-Challenge of replicating Melbourne
    31:10-Wigan Warriors
    35:10-Making players buy in
    37:05-South Sydney Rabbitohs
    42:30-John Sutton
    47:50-2014 Grand Final
    50:45-Russell Crowe
    52:05-Sam Burgess
    57:15-Wests Tigers
    58:35-New Zealand Kiwis
    1:02:00-Return to Clubland?
    1:05:30-Who wins 2024 Premiership?
    1:08:25-Challenges of success
    1:10:10-Reece Walshmania
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns chat with Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo about the team's outstanding form in the 2024 NRL season. Ciraldo discusses the impact of new recruits, the rise of emerging leaders, and some surprise performers who have played pivotal roles. He also mentions a few players who bring a bit of mischief to training. As the Bulldogs gear up for the 2024 NRL Finals, Ciraldo offers insights into their preparations and the strategies they're focusing on to maintain their momentum.

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    0:00-Northies & Matty
    1:30-Bulldogs Rise
    4:25-Bulldogs Style
    6:20-New Recruits
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    40:20-Villiame Kikau
    43:30-Playing Career
    47:30-Retirement & More
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  • In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns chat with Australian actor Angus Sampson. The conversation covers a range of topics, including Sampson's experiences working on "Mad Max," his passion for Rugby League, and his thoughts on the movie "Footy Legends." They also delve into his acting career and his fondness for the Johns family. Toward the end, Angus takes the lead, turning the tables by asking the hosts a series of his own questions.

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    0:00-Family Podcast
    2:15-Footy Legends
    5:00-Wisharts
    6:30-Jim Jeffries
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    9:30-Covid
    14:00-Growing Up
    16:45-Dr. Sampson
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    57:10-Angus asks the Questions
    1:03:00-If you were a head coach
    1:08:30-Music Gig
    1:09:20-Actor to play yourself
    1:11:00-Cooper & Matthew
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