Cooper & Matty preview the 2025 NRL season, covering key preseason moments, squad changes, and South Sydney’s injury troubles. They’re joined briefly by recently retired Storm star Christian Welch, who talks about Melbourne’s 2025 outlook, and this year’s top contenders.

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0:00-Christian Welch

6:30-Season Preview

15:30-Tigers + Jarome Luai

18:15-Broncos + Madge

21:35-Eels + Dylan Brown

27:20-Dolphins + The Hammer

30:20-Storm + Craig Bellamy

35:00-Rabbitohs + Wayne

38:30-Warriors + Egan

41:15-Bulldogs

43:20-Dragons + Roosters + Raiders

48:20-Pressure Clubs

56:35-Sharks

1:00:55-Sea Eagles

1:03:00-Panthers

1:05:00-Dally M Top 3

1:06:20-2025 Top 8

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Jack enjoys using Cooper for target practice, Matt's being being a little b*tch, and Trish is ringing the boys' old school for a refund. 

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0:00-Coops in trouble

2:00-Vegas is coming

5:30-Missing Dog

7:30-Divorce

11:00-Spirit Animal

18:00-Orange

22:00-Little Old Ladied

24:00-Coopers House Party

27:00-Pete Deppler Challenge

34:00-All Stars

40:00-Angus Sampson

42:00-Blind Draft

50:00-White Lotus

 

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Jack Archdale, aka Jarchy from the We Mean Well podcast, joins Cooper & Matty for a fun and entertaining chat. They dive into his journey in the radio industry, the success of We Mean Well, and share plenty of hilarious stories along the way.

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0:00-Cold Intro

2:00-Introduction

3:45-Bus Drinking

6:30-Jarch Meets Matty

9:00-Ricky Stuart Lunch

11:20-Rugby League

14:00-Volk

15:30-Legendary Status

19:15-Walcha

21:00-Criticism

29:30-Matty Singing

31:00-Hitched

32:30-Phil the cat

33:40-2 DayFM

38:00-Media

41:15-Tough Talk

45:50-We Mean Well

56:45-Jarch’s Impersonation

57:00-Eagle Rock

1:00:00-Wedding Speeches

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Reg Reagan makes an appearance, Matthews reveals his MAFS addiction, Cooper’s secret shame is exposed, Jack reaches out to international listeners, and Trish threatens to walk out.

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0:00-New Studio

9:00-MAFS

14:00-Bitcoin

19:00-Trump

23:00-Superbowl

29:30-Blind Draft

35:30-Film, Fame & Vinyl

43:00-Listeners of the world

48:00-Ed Sheeran

50:30-Coopers Quiz

 

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BONUS EPISODE

Plenty is going on in the game of rugby league—First weekend of trials, Matty's coaching call, Broncos rumblings, new players, and an early retirement announced today.

 

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0:00-New Studio

1:30-Dana White

7:30-Media Watchdog

9:00-Christian Welch Retires

13:00-Matthew Coaching News

21:00-Eels/Jason Ryles

32:00-Newcastle Knights 

37:30-Broncos Rumblings

42:00-Roosters

44:30-Addin Fonua-Blake

45:30-Dragons

47:00-Listener Takes

 

 

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This week, Cooper & Matty sit down with Roosters powerhouse Angus Crichton to talk footy and more. They dive into his 2025 season, standout performances for NSW, and playing under Michael Maguire at club and rep level. Angus shares insights on the Roosters' high expectatio ns, career highlights, and plenty of classic run-ins with the boys.

 

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0:00-Engagement

3:00-Collage

4:00-Resurgence

7:45-Ruthless Roosters

9:45-Vasectomy

12:00-Frank Ponissi

13:30-Donna

15:00-State of Origin

16:30-Madge

21:30-Wally Lewis Medal

25:30-Roommates

27:30-Jarome Luai

30:00-Tigers

32:00-Aus v Tonga

34:00-Tough Talk

42:40-Roosters 2025

47:30-Lone Survivor

51:00-Hair Plugs

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Matt gets into MAFS, Cooper discovers his true DNA, there’s some identity theft, and—who needs a toilet brush when you can use the bowl for target practice?

 

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0:00-Intro

2:00-Vegas

4:30-Superbowl

5:45-Luka Dončić

7:30-Laurie Daley

8:45-Luke Combs

14:00-Look-a-like

16:00-Doppelgänger

19:30-Kanye

23:30-MAFS

26:00-Kyle Sandilands

27:30-Bob Dylan

31:00-Blind Draft

36:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl 

38:30-Conspiracies 

42:00-Coopers Quiz

 

 

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Rugby league icon Laurie Daley joins Cooper & Matty in the studio to discuss his return as NSW Blues coach. Laurie reflects on his legendary playing career, shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the game, and gives us a glimpse into what we can expect from the 2025 State of Origin series. Will we see some surprise selections?

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0:00-Michael Clarke

3:00-Matty & Laurie

4:45-Nudist

7:45-Matty’s Show

10:00-Playing Origin

15:00-Kicking Gameplan

17:00-Home Ground Advantage

19:10-Leaders

23:00-Canberra’s Training

25:30-Video Sessions

29:50-Coaches

36:00-Bonding Sessions

38:20-John Rolls

39:15-NSW Blues 2025

1:06:20-Greatest of All Time

1:07:50-Tough Talk

1:21:00-Lone Survivor

 

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Life is a roller coaster people. Trish takes Matt to a health retreat. Who’s been performing the dance of the burning asshole? And which family member had a meltdown?

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0:00-Intro

5:30-A Band Question!

12:30-Gary Johns

16:00-Cooper's New Job

20:30-Start of the year

22:30-Buzz Aldrin

24:15-Matthew's Health Retreat

27:15-Jack's Pop News

32:30-Blind Draft

38:30-Sequels

44:00-Cooper's Quiz

49:00-Laurie Daley on Backstage Monday

 

 

 

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In this episode, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc joins Cooper & Matty for an insightful chat. The trio dives into Australia's recent triumph over India, the breakout performance of young talent Sam Konstas, and some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from within the Australian camp. There's plenty of banter, laughs, and cricket insights you won't want to miss!

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0:00-Australia v India

6:30-Virat

11:00-Highest IPL Bid

11:50-Sam Konstas

20:20-The Pressures

22:00-Touring

31:40-Chris Lynn

34:00-Best Ground

35:20-Best Batsman

39:12-Best Teammate

40:00-Tough Talk

48:50-Jack & Starcy

50:00-Mitch Marsh

51:00-Steve Smith Audio

52:30-Marnus & Lyon

54:00-Lone Survivor

 

 

 

 

 

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