In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with Penrith Panthers Halfback Nathan Cleary for a great in-depth discussion. Nathan reflects on his standout 2023 NRL season, including the intense moments of last year's Grand Final. He shares insights into his NRL journey, from humble beginnings to becoming the games best player. The discussion also touches on Jerome Luai's move to the Wests Tigers for the 2025 Season and the unique culture driving Penrith's success. Tune in for an unfiltered look at one of the NRL's Biggest stars. 

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#4 - Nathan Cleary

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After an eventful week and an even more thrilling weekend at Magic Round, Cooper and Matthew switch things up on "Backstage." In this episode, they finally unveil their highly anticipated "Team to Save Your Life" (Current Edition), where they share their hand-picked lineup of 1-17 NRL team members, along with a coach, chosen for various reasons. The rules will be outlined by Matthew in the Introduction. Join them as they delve into the rationale behind each selection, offering a unique blend of rugby league analysis.

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#15 - Team To Save Your Life (Current Player Edition)

In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with Dale Finucane, who recently announced his immediate retirement from rugby league. Dale shares tales from his career, including grand final appearances and memories from the 2020 lockdown with Cooper. He also discusses his passion for music and his experiences such as Melbourne army camps. Tune in to hear what's next for Dale and much more.

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#14 - Dale Finucane

In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with Jana Hocking, columnist from the Daily Mail, News, and the New York Post. They delve into her experiences on the Triple M Grill Team with Matty, her writing career, and explore emerging trends in the dating world. Listeners are treated to a captivating discussion as Jana shares insider tips for men navigating the dating scene in Sydney, along with insights from her popular weekly segment, 'Saucy Secrets' Tune in for a cracker episode with plenty of laughs and some inside information for the Sydney dating scene. 

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#13 - Jana Hocking

In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns delve into the story of Australian radio sensation Jackie O. From her early days navigating the airwaves to the meteoric rise alongside Kyle Sandilands on 'Kyle and Jackie O,' listeners are treated to an insider's look at her remarkable journey. Jackie shares behind-the-scenes stories of their show, the show's transition to the Victorian market, and the switch to KIISFM. Tune in for a hilarious episode with plenty of laughs, and Cooper shares the skills he has learned working alongside Jackie this year.

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#12 - Jackie O

In this podcast episode, Cooper and Matty Johns chat with Andrew Webster, a respected sports journalist from the Sydney Morning Herald. They explore Webster's friendship with Matty, tracing back to Andrew covering the Newcastle Knights during his time at the Maitland Mercury newspaper. They delve into Webster's insights from his book "The Wolf You Feed" about Wayne Bennett, along with his coverage of sport and the NRL. The conversation also touches on personal topics, including Webster's experience coming out to his father and some of his proudest moments in journalism.

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#4 - Nathan Cleary

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