Matthew Gidley joins Cooper & Matty to share behind-the-scenes Newcastle Knights stories, life as a McDonald’s owner, Dana White, classic Knights memories. and his stint as Club CEO.

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0:00-Dana White

3:50-Mcdonalds

6:40-Knights CEO

9:20-Newcastle

15:20-Adam Mcdougall

17:50-Strength & Conditioners

23:20-Seudes Guitar

25:00-Knights

28:00-Gidley Flick

31:00-Crowey v Malcom Reilly

Matthew Gidley joins Cooper &amp; Matty to share behind-the-scenes Newcastle Knights stories, life as a McDonald&rsquo;s owner, Dana White, classic Knights memories. and his stint as Club CEO.
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0:00-Dana White
3:50-Mcdonalds
6:40-Knights CEO
9:20-Newcastle
15:20-Adam Mcdougall
17:50-Strength &amp; Conditioners
23:20-Seudes Guitar
25:00-Knights
28:00-Gidley Flick
31:00-Crowey v Malcom Reilly

Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns Podcast Channel

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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 - Johns Family Podcast

The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.

🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty Johns Podcast Channel
Mondays - Backstage with Cooper &amp; 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 - Johns Family Podcast
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

Matty & Cooper Johns, open the doors of their home to welcome some of the most prominent figures in sports, entertainment, journalism and beyond.

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 the Family

The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.

🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty Johns Podcast Channel
Mondays - Backstage with Cooper &amp; 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 the Family
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

#80 | Matthew Gidley | McDonald’s Owner, Newcastle Knights Legend & Vegas

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Seibold is Out as Manly Coach - The boys break down DCE’s return and what it means for the side moving forward. Plus Willie Peters’ PNG move, Foran stepping in, and the ripple effects across the league.

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0:00-Raw Dogging

7:30-Seibold Sacked

30:00-DCE

32:00-What Foz Changes

37:00-Willie Peters

38:00-Everyone Coach’s Vietnam

Seibold is Out as Manly Coach - The boys break down DCE&rsquo;s return and what it means for the side moving forward. Plus Willie Peters&rsquo; PNG move, Foran stepping in, and the ripple effects across the league.
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0:00-Raw Dogging
7:30-Seibold Sacked
30:00-DCE
32:00-What Foz Changes
37:00-Willie Peters
38:00-Everyone Coach&rsquo;s Vietnam

Manly Fallout | Seibold Gone, DCE's Return & Willie Peters to PNG

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/5a06db95-d5fd-459f-85c9-b41c00bca961/transcript

Somehow, Matty is going to the to the White House🇺🇸.  The Family cover fuel prices, Chuck Norris, phrases they hate and lyrics that aged terribly, plus NRL round 3 fallout.

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Somehow, Matty is going to the to the White House🇺🇸.&nbsp; The Family&nbsp;cover fuel prices, Chuck Norris, phrases they hate and lyrics that aged terribly, plus NRL round 3 fallout.
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Matty's Going To The White House 🇺🇸

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Olympic gold medalist Tom Slingsby joins the boys to talk sailing dominance, the America’s Cup, and elite mindset. He reveals his work with Michael Maguire and the Brisbane Broncos, and how high-performance thinking translates to footy.

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0:00-Intro

1:00 – Central Coast

2:50 – Michael Maguire

5:30 – America’s Cup

11:00 – Alcatraz

13:00 – America’s Cup

20:00 – Sports Psychology

28:00 – Broncos

34:00 – Bonds Flying Roos

37:00 – Mick Fanning Shark Attack

41:00 – Olympics

46:00 – Pressure Winning

49:00 – Sydney to Hobart

56:00 – Finishing Up

Olympic gold medalist Tom Slingsby joins the boys to talk sailing dominance, the America&rsquo;s Cup, and elite mindset.&nbsp;He reveals his work with Michael Maguire and the Brisbane Broncos, and how high-performance thinking translates to footy.
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0:00-Intro
1:00 &ndash; Central Coast
2:50 &ndash; Michael Maguire
5:30 &ndash; America&rsquo;s Cup
11:00 &ndash; Alcatraz
13:00 &ndash; America&rsquo;s Cup
20:00 &ndash; Sports Psychology
28:00 &ndash; Broncos
34:00 &ndash; Bonds Flying Roos
37:00 &ndash; Mick Fanning Shark Attack
41:00 &ndash; Olympics
46:00 &ndash; Pressure Winning
49:00 &ndash; Sydney to Hobart
56:00 &ndash; Finishing Up

#82 | Tom Slingsby | The Hidden Mindset Behind The Broncos 2025 Success

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/6544868a-5a90-4b1a-9a63-b41500b77493/transcript

#80 | Matthew Gidley | McDonald’s Owner, Newcastle Knights Legend & Vegas

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