Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Jack pens an unexpected love letter to one of Australia's unsung heroes before Trish's Quiz, Cooper's Riddle and an AI segment send things completely off the rails.

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0:00-Shingles

4:00-Albinos & Cheetahs

6:00-Matty’s Special Place

8:30-Brandon Smith Shoutout

11:00-The Odyssey

16:30-Robbie Williams

18:30-Messi Bath Photo

21:00-Love letter to Posties

24:00-Trish’s Quiz

30:30-Cooper’s Riddle

34:00-Ask AI

38:00-The Hawk

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Welcome to Part 2!

Harry Grant joins the boys to discuss Storm 2026, Craig Bellamy's legacy, and who could coach Melbourne next. The Storm captain also reflects on State of Origin, Queensland's future, and leadership at the highest level. Plus, Harry shares insights on loan deals, player development, and life inside the Melbourne Storm.

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0:00-Storm 2026

2:30-Craig Bellamy

7:30-Coaches

19:00-State of Origin

22:00-Loan Deal

Benji & Wests Tigers 

Playmaker Development

State of Origin 2026

Who Could Coach Storm Next?

Cairns

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Welcome to Part 1!

Harry Grant joins the boys to discuss Storm 2026, Craig Bellamy's legacy, and who could coach Melbourne next. The Storm captain also reflects on State of Origin, Queensland's future, and leadership at the highest level. Plus, Harry shares insights on loan deals, player development, and life inside the Melbourne Storm.

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0:00-Where’s Matty?

3:00-Yepoon

6:00-Sharks Attacks

8:00-Roommates

10:00-Storm Life

20:00-Army Camp Essay

27:00-Richmond Moving Weekend

35:00-The Wall of Legends

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Cooper pees in a cup mid-movie, Matty loses his wallet then cries not once but twice. Born upside down, questioned about crying over inanimate objects, and still not over that massage.

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0:00-Horrible Patient

6:30-Intro Question

9:00-Cooper’s Birthday

15:00-Reno Update

17:00-Kurt Morris Enthusiasts

19:00-Matty’s Canberra Trip

27:00-Project Hail Mary

33:00-Ryan Gosling Movies

40:00-NRL Tips

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Hudson Young joins the pod fresh off the Blues' Origin series win to break down the victory. Plus, we dive into the Jarome Luai speculation — Eels, Bulldogs or Penrith, where's he landing?

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0:00-Breaking News

3:30-Hudson Young Interview

17:00-Jarome Luai Situation

23:00-The Voice

25:00-Auction Draft

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The boys tackle the Throat Goat, Cooper gets locked up, and Jack drops his hottest segment yet. Michael Jordan, the FIFA World Cup, and a $5.3 billion NRL bombshell all cop a mention. Matty's wild encounter closes it out before the tips roll in.

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NSW pulls off the shock of the series, taking down QLD in the decider at Suncorp. A controversial try sparks fireworks and has fans split down the middle. Cleary steals the spotlight with a performance nobody saw coming.

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0:00-Reaction

18:00-Best Try Controversy

21:00-NSW Changes

26:00-Best Players

33:00-Wally Lewis Medal

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The Origin III Decider is here — We break down Bostock game plan, whether Nanai should start, and get into some Silly Buggers before kickoff at Suncorp.

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0:00-Hypercondriacs

5:00-Ethan Strange

10:00-Jack Bostock

13:00-Jeremiah Nanai

14:00-Silly Buggers

17:00-NSW

30:00-QLD

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Who is the Grand Jester, plus Matty's raw reaction after returning to PNG for the first time in 20 years. The crew also breaks down "No Man's Land" and what it means. Plenty of laughs, catch-ups, and NRL tips to close it out.

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0:00-The Grand Jester

4:30-Matty’s Back from PNG!

18:00-No man’s Land

22:30-First Dates

27:00-Uncle Martin

29:00-Trish’s Week

33:00-Which One?

47:45-NRL Tips

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The Blues team list just dropped and we're reacting live — plus Victor Radley, Joey Walsh and the Wahs all get a mention. The NRL's $5 billion TV rights deal is here and we break down what it actually means for fans, the salary cap, and the run home to finals. Throw in a Luke Brooks injury update and a Peter V'landys wrap to close it out.

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0:00-Live Reaction to Blues Teamlist

18:30-Victor Radley Reaction

20:00-Transfer Window

22:00-Luke Brooks injury

27:00-Team to Win!

33:30-TV Rights Deal

42:00-Peter V’landys

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