Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
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 - With…ÂSocial links:
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Meet Our Neighbour Marty… + Haas to Souths? We’re Not Buying It
Neighbour Marty drops in with wild stories, The boys tackle the Payne Haas-to-Souths rumours — and they’re not buying it. Plus mean tweets, Super Bowl aftermath, a new segment, and the usual life spiral. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following u…
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#76 | Jesse Williams | The Super Bowl 🏆, Alabama University & Adversity💥
Former Defensive Tackle Jesse Williams joins us to talk Alabama football, the Seattle Seahawks dynasty years, and what it’s really like getting drafted into the NFL. From Marshawn Lynch stories and Combine pressure to battling injuries and cancer. An elite athlete with an even better perspective on…
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Trish Brought Backup… The Boys Are Cooked
Trish brings in her best mate Leanne for moral support — and together they waste no time putting the blowtorch on the lads. We cover everything from intimacy talk and wedding night stories to raising a son in professional sport, house parties and Matty’s questionable car history. Subscribe, Watch,…
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#75 | Brad Thorn | All Blacks Culture, 4x NRL Premierships & World Cup Pressure
Brad Thorn joins us for a deep dive into winning, pressure and elite sporting culture. From the ’98 Kangaroos tour and Wayne Bennett to All Blacks standards, SBW, Carter v Lockyer and World Cup glory. A rare look at mindset, anxiety, leadership and why the job — always — is to win. Brad Thorn Book…
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Nasty Parking Rangers
Cooper's Playing in the local league in 2026? - Chimp chat, parking Ranger drama, Manly cricket and “The Orr,” and a clutch late quiz. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact U…
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#74 | Peter Powers | Hypnosis, Footy Show Fame & Celebrity Stories
Famous hypnotist and comedian Peter Powers joins the show to unpack Matty’s reaction and iconic Footy Show moments.They dive into hypnosis myths, celebrity encounters, and some truly wild incidents. Peter Powers Tour March 2026 Friday 6th Mar - Flamingo's Live, Newcastle Sat 7th Mar - Blacktown …
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Salmon Spunk, Beckham Feuds & Cooper Quits Radio?!
The Johns family fire through tennis, shark attacks, road rage and a Beckham feud that spirals quickly. Cooper drops a radio bombshell while Matty delivers one of his strangest facts yet. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social medi…
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#73 | Reuben Garrick
Reuben Garrick joins ahead of his wedding this week to chat about life at the Sea Eagles in 2026 and his move to the Roosters in 2027. They cover training, work ethic, and funny off-field moments like wedding season and COVID friendships. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouT…
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Matty Johns Meets YUNGBLUD
There’s talk of golf with Gaz, the cricket over the break, and an unexpected dinner with YUNGBLUD. We wrap it up with Cooper’s Bob Katter, plus the best (and worst) TV watched over the holidays. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on soci…
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NRL 2026 SHOCKS: New Rule Changes, Zac Lomax to Melbourne Storm? & Travis Head Goes Bang
The boys kick off 2026 breaking down the NRL rule changes set to shock fans, the growing whispers around Zac Lomax and a potential move to the Melbourne Storm, and Travis Head’s explosive cricket run that’s taken Australia by storm. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube an…
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