Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

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 to miss. From star playmakers standing tall to which pack wins the battle through the middle – it’s all on the line this weekend.

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0:00-Intro

1:30-Justin Holbrook Knights!

6:45-Nic White

9:30-Bulldogs v Panthers

30:20-Raiders v Sharks

44:00-Backfence Player

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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 Walsh that might go down as one of the greatest bursts we’ve ever seen.
From Walsh’s brilliance to the fallout — will he or Carrigan face suspension? We also roll through the rest of the weekend’s blockbusters: Sharks v Roosters, Panthers v Warriors, and Storm v Bulldogs. And of course, it’s Backfence Player time — four times over!

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0:00-Raiders v Broncos Reaction

18:20-Back-fence Player

20:20-Sharks v Roosters

29:20-Back-fence Player

32:00-Volkswagen

36:30-Panthers v Warriors

41:50-Back-fence Player

45:00-Storm v Bulldogs

57:50-Back-fence Player

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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. Coop gets wet, Jack’s resistance crumbles, Trish is competitive again, and Razzman has issues with his room.

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0:00-Coops Wet
6:00-The Pointy End
12:00-Teddy Swims
15:00-The Throat Goat
17:50-Jack’s Been Worn Down
20:30-Film, Fame & Vinyl
22:00-Hobby Hangout
26:00-Dribble
33:00-Dress Up
39:00-Coopers Game
49:00-Predictions

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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 Knights, to the looming mind games between Madge and Ricky. Warriors fans get a big shout, we debate whether Reece Walsh is actually out, and dissect the X-factors that could swing the series: Jet Cleary, Dylan Edwards, and even The Razzman. Strap in — it’s Finals Week 1 and anything can happen.

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0:00-Titans Beats Knights

2:30-Warriors Fans

5:30-Smoke & Mirrors

10:30-Storm v Bulldogs

21:40-Warriors v Panthers

32:10-Sharks v Roosters

42:00-Raiders v Broncos

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The boys are joined by Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes for a cracking chat. From fatherhood and being “boyfriend material,” to life alongside Munster & Paps and Bellamy’s 600th, Hughesy opens up on injuries, teammates, and Storm’s finals push. He reflects on the 2024 Grand Final loss, perseverance through tough times, and what it means to run the show at halfback.

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0:00-FatherHood

4:00-Boyfriend Material

9:00-Munster & Paps

11:30-Primer

13:30-Injury

17:40-Bellamy 600

19:00-Storm Army Camp

23:00-Teammates

27:00-Storm This Finals Series

30:00-Halfback

34:00-Big Tino

35:00-GF Loss 2024

37:00-Volkswagen

41:40-Grand Final Week

48:00-Perseverance

54:00-Dyor Dave

56:00-Red Wine Rome

59:30-That’s Gold

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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 Jack's Cats the Musical review. There’s talk of Dexa scans, Coops finds his AirPods & a new friend. 

(Apologise, Razzman's New Mic is in transit.)

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0:00-Intro

2:30-The Razzman

8:00-Women on Flight

15:00-Reece Walsh & The Flushie

18:30-Hunter Valley

25:00-Cats the Musical

31:00-Dexa Scanning

34:30-Coops Airpods

38:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl

47:45-Coopers Quiz

56:00-Finish

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Legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley joins the boys for stories of footy feuds, radio wars and wild moments. From nipple clamps to marathon commentary boxes, nothing is off-limits.
Ray opens up on clashes with Buzz, Bulldog, Gus and More.
Plus raw reflections on the Lindt Café tragedy, family battles & Cathy Freeman’s golden run.

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00:00-Gus Gould v Chammas

1:00-Sterlo & Fatty

2:30-Original Footy Show

9:00-Drama & Brekky Radio

13:00-Lindt Cafe Tragedy

17:00-Bondi Junction Tragedy

20:00-After Effects

21:30-Family Battles

24:30-Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren

35:00-Best Event

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Legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley joins the boys for stories of footy feuds, radio wars and wild moments. From nipple clamps to marathon commentary boxes, nothing is off-limits.
Ray opens up on clashes with Buzz, Bulldog, Gus and More.
Plus raw reflections on the Lindt Café tragedy, family battles & Cathy Freeman’s golden run.

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0:00-The One Iron

2:00-Feud

5:00-First Interaction

7:00-Radio & Feuds

15:00-Starting Out

23:15-Bob Fulton

26:20-Continuous Call Team

28:30-Super League War

38:00-Bozo

43:00-Warren Ryan x Chippy

45:00-Buzz & Bulldog

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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 moments, and plenty of family chaos keep the laughs rolling.

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“A Sneak Peek into Next Week’s Episode with Legendary Broadcaster Ray Hadley – Enjoy the Preview!”

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0:00-Matty Intro

0:20-Feuds with Journalists

2:30-Bulldog vs. Joey

4:00-Bulldog Prank Call

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