Matty drops a retirement bombshell, Crash Bandicoot addiction gets exposed, and the boys run a Jazz Quiz before all hell breaks loose. Tributes to Tony Mundine and Jai Arrow, NRLW chat, Safety Deposit Box Wars, and a Joeys Radio Hitback that has him fuming.

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Timestamps

0:00-Lilrogo Feedback

3:45-Tony Mundine Tribute

5:30-Intro Question

14:30-Jai Arrow Tribute

18:00-Gold Coast

19:00-Sydney Marathon

26:00-Triple Step

27:30-NRLW

30:00-Curtain Jazz Club

40:00-Safety Deposit Box

43:00-Hitchhikers

46:00-Joeys Radio Hitback

49:30-NRL TIPS

53:00-Matty's Song

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The boys sit down for a special one brought to you by Audible — 5 book recommendations that'll change your year, including Michael Jordan's The Life, Mcmafia, and Cameron Smith's The Storm Within. From untold mafia secrets to Cameron Smith's rawest reflections yet, this episode is packed with stories worth your next Audible credit.

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one hilarious catch-up — childhood stories, rugby league, movies and music. Working alongside Russell Crowe on set, wild "No BS Luncheon" and Tim & Tom sketch tales, plus a deep dive into his novel "Mire" and a splash into the NRL with Broncos chats, NRL expansion and Pressure makes Diamonds.

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0:00-Voiceovers

3:00-That Little Harry Grant

7:00-Acting with Russell Crowe

14:00-World Cup

17:00-Woodstock 99’

20:30-Birthday Video

26:00-Old School Dinner

29:00-Sherbet Howzat!

33:00-X Factor

36:20-GBH Security

38:45-New Book ‘MIRE’

47:00-Acting

50:00-Manly & Souths

51:00-NRL Competition

52:00-The Broncos

58:00-Pressure

1:00:00-20th NRL Team.  

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Trish is BACK from China and the boys wasted no time diving into humanoid games, local legends and NRL tips. But it's all things Dolly Parton this week — quiz, tribute, the lot. Matt's in a weird mood the whole way through.

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0:00-Intro Question
9:00-China
11:30-Humanoid Games
18:00-Local Legend
22:00-Dolly Parton
24:00-Adam Reynolds
26:00-Dolly Parton Quiz
32:00-Private School Baddies
38:00-NRL Tips
41:20-Dolly Tribute

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This week, we’re joined by rugby league legend Shaun Johnson to reflect on his incredible career.
From the Warriors and Sharks to winning the Golden Boot, Shaun opens up about the highs, injuries and self-doubt.
He shares the lessons that shaped him, his transition into media, and his passion for the game.
Plus, the rise of the Wahs, the Kiwis and what’s next for rugby league.

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0:00-Podcast Intro

2:00-Welcome SJ

9:00-Family

13:00-Cultured

15:30-Growing Up in NZ

20:00-The Wahs!

25:00-Debut 2011

33:30-James Maloney

36:00-Feel for the Game

40:00-Nathan Cleary

41:40-2011 Grand Final

44:00-Playing Footy

45:20-World Cup Moments

48:00-Cronulla Sharks

53:00-2nd Stint at THE WAHS!

55:00-UP THE WAHS!

57:00-The Kiwis

1:00:00-Winning the Comp!

1:02:20-The All Blacks

1:03:20-Lone Survivor

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Trish is in China, so Cooper's partner Poppy steps in for her first-ever Family Pod. Quantum MC, Uncle John stories, Melbourne transport gripes, and a deep dive into Cooper's ongoing AFL feud all make an appearance. Billy Slater and the NRL Tips round out.

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0:00-Special Guests

13:00-Quantum MC

18:00-Uncle John

20:30-Melbourne Transport

22:00-Knights Old Boys Day

23:00-Cooper’s AFL Feud

28:40-Film, Fame & Vinyl

50:00-Billy Slater

52:00-NRL Tips

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Luke Keary opens up on his journey from a Rabbitoh to Roosters premiership winner, sharing untold stories about Craig Bellamy's and Cooper Cronk's now-infamous house party. He gets real about the brutal 2018 Grand Final gameplan against Storm's defence, and the toll of repeated head knocks. Plus, James Tedesco's tactics to longevity, whilst Luke names the Best he's ever played with.

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Luke Keary opens up on his journey from a Rabbitoh to Roosters premiership winner, sharing untold stories about Craig Bellamy's and Cooper Cronk's now-infamous house party. He gets real about the brutal 2018 Grand Final gameplan against Storm's defence, and the toll of repeated head knocks. Plus, James Tedesco's tactics to longevity, whilst Luke names the Best he's ever played with.

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Cooper goes off on the AFL vs NRL debate, the boys dodge weddings, Bon Jovi, and Tokyo trip chat, then somehow land on cuticles and personal space before wrapping with the week's NRL tips.

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Timestamps

0:00-Inking Paper

3:00-Cooper AFL Beef

8:00-No Ass Johns

12:00-Wedding Celebrant

17:00-Bon Jovi

22:00-Paddo Inn

25:00-Troph Lolly

28:00-Tokyo

31:00-The Liver

33:00-Personal Space

37:40-Cuticles

47:00-NRL Tips

 

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The race to the NRL finals heats up as Isiah Yeo’s injury puts Penrith’s premiership hopes under the microscope.
The Wahs are flying, the ladder is tightening, and we ask whether Webster or the Warriors deserve more credit for their rise.
Plus, the Bulldogs, Sea Eagles, Knights, Dolphins, Global Round — and a fiery AFL rant to finish!

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0:00-The Mock

3:00-The Sharks

11:00-Isiah Yeo Pec Injury

13:00-The Panthers

19:30-The Ladder

22:00-The Bulldogs

26:40-The Sea Eagles

30:30-The Wahs!

36:00-The Knights

38:00-The Dolphins

41:00-Global Round

44:30-The AFL Beef

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