Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

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

8:30-Toby Sexton

10:30-Stephen Crichton

19:00-Bronson Xerri

21:30-Matt Burton

22:30-Rascals

23:20-Head Coaching

30:00-Dylan Edwards

33:10-Nathan Cleary

35:00-Ivan Cleary & More

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

7:30-Footy Legends

9:30-Covid

14:00-Growing Up

16:45-Dr. Sampson

23:00-Acting

31:30-Lonely Hearts Club

36:30-Mad Max

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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In this episode of "Backstage," Cooper and Matthew break from their usual format to unveil their long-awaited "Team to Save Your Life" (All-Time Edition). They each reveal their hand-picked lineup of 1-17 rugby league players, along with a coach, chosen for a variety of reasons. Matthew kicks things off by outlining the rules in the introduction, setting the stage for a deep dive into their selections. Throughout the episode, they provide insightful rugby league analysis while celebrating the sport's rich history.

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In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns dive into the mystery surrounding an Olympic icon, exploring the intriguing circumstances of an iconic Olympic mascot and its mysterious disappearance. Matty also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his coverage of the Paris Games over the past month, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the world of the Olympics.

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Champion Australian jockey Tommy Berry joins the boys this week to discuss rugby league, horse racing, Steve Irwin, his life—including the tragic passing of his twin brother, Nathan—and much more.

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This week, Cooper and Matty are joined by Australian singer-songwriter Amy Shark. The episode kicks off with a playful prank on Matty, set up by Cooper and Amy. They delve into Amy's history with the Gold Coast Titans, her new album Sunday Sadness, and her evolving career, including her recent transition into television. The conversation also covers Amy’s top 5 songs of all time and much more.

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