Ivan Cleary shocks the rugby league world by announcing he’ll leave Penrith Panthers after 2027.

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0:00-Ivan News Reaction

13:00-Peter Wallace

16:20-Rep Football

Ivan Cleary shocks the rugby league world by announcing he&rsquo;ll leave Penrith Panthers after 2027.
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0:00-Ivan News Reaction
13:00-Peter Wallace
16:20-Rep Football

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.

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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.

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Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper &amp; 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.

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

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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 - 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.

EMERGENCY POD: Ivan Cleary to Leave Penrith 2027!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/788e29de-2040-4954-a2b7-b44900508f42/transcript

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

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 &amp; Wests Tigers&nbsp;
Playmaker Development
State of Origin 2026
Who Could Coach Storm Next?
Cairns

Harry Grant | Part 2 | Storm 2026, Craig Bellamy, Loan Deals & State of Origin

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/2e8cf09b-7825-40ea-ba1a-b48c0059dc97/transcript

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

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&rsquo;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

Harry Grant | Part 1 | Wall of Legends, Army Camp & Storm Life

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/0c6941f2-70a6-446c-b9ea-b48c0059c34f/transcript

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

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&rsquo;s Birthday
15:00-Reno Update
17:00-Kurt Morris Enthusiasts
19:00-Matty&rsquo;s Canberra Trip
27:00-Project Hail Mary
33:00-Ryan Gosling Movies
40:00-NRL Tips

"I Was Born Upside Down"

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/59e0600a-220c-42f9-8fe8-b489007c520f/transcript

EMERGENCY POD: Ivan Cleary to Leave Penrith 2027!

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