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Matty's dramatic night in the back of an ambulance has the boys comparing it to There's Something About Mary. Plus injury updates, the Titans Awards Night, and why it really does take a village to raise a child.
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It's the underdog against the giant. Knights v Roosters for the premiership. Newcastle is flooding into Sydney, and this is shaping up as one of the biggest Grand Final days we've ever seen. We break down the key matchups, where it's won and lost, and who lifts the trophy.
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Newcastle keep defying everyone. Another upset, and they're one win from glory!
Matty's emotional reaction ("It's better than Lego!") is one you'll never forget.
Full prelim finals review, plus our early take on a Roosters v Knights Grand Final.
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0:00-First Reaction
5:30-Gaz Interrupts
8:00-Newcastle Knights
15:00-Weekend of Footy
18:00-Nathan Cleary Incident
23:00-12 Men Performance
26:00-Knights Mindset
30:00-Penrith
32:00-Sandon Smith
36:00-Kalyn Ponga
39:00-Roosters
57:00-Dane Gagai
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We took Gaz and Gayle into the city for Chinese to celebrate Nan's birthday, and it was a big one.
Plus Matty's feedback, a fast food debate, gifting, Trish's weird list and the NRLW prelim.Finishing with our NRL tips and a Matty original to close it out.
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0:00-GeoJohns
8:00-Matty’s Feedback
12:00-Gaz & Gayle’s Visit
19:00-Fast Food
25:00-NRLW Prelim
27:00-Gifting
33:00-Trish’s Weird List
38:40-Pre Match
44:00-NRL Tips
47:00-Matty’s Song
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Finals Week 3 preview — full rundown of Roosters v Dolphins and Panthers v Knights, breaking down key and back matchups, the battle of the benches, and crunch-time moments. Eminem's NRL Grand Final pre-act clip kicks things off, plus a look at the Knights' finals chances and fan reaction. One win from the Grand Final — everything's on the line.
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0:00-Pre Act
5:20-Ashley Klein
7:40-Matty’s Taxi
9:45-Roosters v Dolphins
15:00-Battle of the Benches
18:00-Back Matchups
23:00-Crunch Time
27:00-Panthers v Knights
34:00-Key Match Ups
38:30-Knights Fans
40:00-Knights Win Chances
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The Knights slay the Wahs at Eden Park in a remarkable performance and book a spot in the preliminary finals.
The Roosters' powerhouse backrowers dominate to beat the Cronulla Sharks and power through.
Plus, Kalyn Ponga is cleared to play, a huge boost for Newcastle.
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Timestamps
0:00-The Triple Step
4:00-Remarkable Knights
15:30-The Wahs!
27:00-Nalesh Thank You
30:00-Sydney Roosters
39:30-Cronulla Sharks
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Trish gets pissed early and delivers a chaotic Ode to Tradies, Matty drops a safeword story, and TJ fights back mid-episode. Coop's face reactions steal a moment, then the crew swings through AFLW, Kings drama, NFL at the MCG, and the Jonas Brothers.
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Finals Week 2 kicks off with a brutal reality check as the panel breaks down the week ahead. Roosters and Sharks clash in a must-watch elimination battle. Then it's all eyes on Eden Park as the Warriors host the Knights in a do-or-die finals shootout.
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0:00-No Smiths No Game
1:00-Nathan Cleary Foot Injury
5:00-You Can’t Handle the Truth
7:00-Roosters v Sharks
23:00-Warriors v Knights
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Finals footy is here, and the intensity has gone through the roof!
Nathan Cleary is on report, the Dolphins show their class, the Wahs have a second chance, and the Knights look capable of causing some serious trouble this finals series. Plus, the Roosters show plenty of grit and can still cause some major headaches as the finals roll on.
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0:00-Weekend
2:00-Intensity of the Finals
6:00-Nathan Cleary on Report
9:00-Panthers v Roosters
20:00-Sharks v Cowboys
29:00-Warriors v Dolphins
46:00-Knights v Rabbitohs
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This episode goes straight into chaos - Cooper drops his mining experience before Matty takes us through his wild Manchester week. Then it's Victor Radley, NRL World, NRL Tips and Cooper's full-blown Champagne Supernova moment. Finish it off with a total eclipse chat because why not.
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0:00-Household Drama
15:00-Introductory Question
17:00-Cooper’s Mining Experience
23:00-Blown Away
25:30-Matty’s Manchester Week
30:00-Uralla Tigers
31:00-MJS Characters
34:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl
42:00-NRL WORLD
44:30-NRL TIPS
51:00-Total Eclipse
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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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