The boys rip into the 2026 season with a full breakdown of Vegas Round, Origin eligibility drama, and the latest NRL rule tweaks. They tackle the game’s biggest questions — premiership favourites, breakout stars, first-year owners, and whether the Broncos can repeat the dose.

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0:00-Vegas Week

4:00-Origin Eligibility

11:00-Rule Changes

14:00-AFL Origin

18:00-First Year Club Owner

20:00-Knights v Cowboy’s Vegas

24:30-Seasons Big Questions

53:00-Top 5 Signings for 2026

57:00-Big Predictions

The boys rip into the 2026 season with a full breakdown of Vegas Round, Origin eligibility drama, and the latest NRL rule tweaks.&nbsp;They tackle the game&rsquo;s biggest questions &mdash; premiership favourites, breakout stars, first-year owners, and whether the Broncos can repeat the dose.
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Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: <a href="mailto:contact@johnsmedia.com.au">contact@johnsmedia.com.au</a>
0:00-Vegas Week
4:00-Origin Eligibility
11:00-Rule Changes
14:00-AFL Origin
18:00-First Year Club Owner
20:00-Knights v Cowboy&rsquo;s Vegas
24:30-Seasons Big Questions
53:00-Top 5 Signings for 2026
57:00-Big Predictions

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 - 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.

NRL 2026 Season Preview: Vegas Chaos, Origin Eligibility Battles & Bold Predictions

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Trish returns from India with stories, observations, and a surprising deep dive into the Kama Sutra.
The boys recap a big weekend at LIV Golf Adelaide, from the crowds to the chaos. Plus why Matthew simply does not suit influencer events.

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0:00-Trish’s Back

4:20-India

17:00-LIV Golf

33:00-Out of Depth

41:20-Improvisation

Trish returns from India with stories, observations, and a surprising deep dive into the Kama Sutra. The boys recap a big weekend at LIV Golf Adelaide, from the crowds to the chaos.&nbsp;Plus why Matthew simply does&nbsp;not suit influencer events.
Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/BackstageCooperMatty">Linktree: Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty</a>
Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: <a href="mailto:contact@johnsmedia.com.au">contact@johnsmedia.com.au</a>
0:00-Trish&rsquo;s Back
4:20-India
17:00-LIV Golf
33:00-Out of Depth
41:20-Improvisation

Kama Sutra Breakdown

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New South Sydney Rabbitohs recruit Bronson Garlick opens up on his move from the Melbourne Storm and the training shift under Wayne Bennett. He dives into Storm culture, army camps with Craig Bellamy, and the characters that shaped him. Plus Garlo’s Pies, wedding season chaos & reality TV.

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0:00-Switch To South Sydney Rabbitohs

4:15-Training Difference

7:30-Garlo’s Pies

10:00-Wedding Season

14:00-Reality Television

19:00-Rabbitohs

22:45-Melbourne Storm

26:00-Rambling

29:00-Craig Bellamy & Army Camp

33:00-Great Characters

39:00-Storm Culture

42:00-The Noffice

44:40-Move to Souths

New South Sydney Rabbitohs recruit Bronson Garlick opens up on his move from the Melbourne Storm and the training shift under Wayne Bennett.&nbsp;He dives into Storm culture, army camps with Craig Bellamy, and the characters that shaped him.&nbsp;Plus Garlo&rsquo;s Pies, wedding season chaos &amp; reality TV.
Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/BackstageCooperMatty">Linktree: Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty</a>
Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: <a href="mailto:contact@johnsmedia.com.au">contact@johnsmedia.com.au</a>
0:00-Switch To South Sydney Rabbitohs
4:15-Training Difference
7:30-Garlo&rsquo;s Pies
10:00-Wedding Season
14:00-Reality Television
19:00-Rabbitohs
22:45-Melbourne Storm
26:00-Rambling
29:00-Craig Bellamy &amp; Army Camp
33:00-Great Characters
39:00-Storm Culture
42:00-The Noffice
44:40-Move to Souths

#77 | Bronson Garlick | Storm to Rabbitohs, Bennett’s Training Shift & Bellamy’s Army Camps

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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.

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0:00-Meet Neighbour Marty

5:00-New Zealand Trip

8:30-English Connection

11:00-Canberra Trip

13:00-Dumb & Dumber

14:00-Payne Haas Signing

21:30-Super Bowl

24:30-Pre-season MVP

26:00-New Segment

29:00-Matty’s Meltdown

32:45-LIV Golf

34:00-Marty’s Travels

41:15-NYE

44:00-Flight Back

Neighbour Marty drops in with wild stories,&nbsp;The boys tackle the Payne Haas-to-Souths rumours &mdash; and they&rsquo;re not buying it.&nbsp;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 us on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/BackstageCooperMatty">Linktree: Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty</a>
Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: <a href="mailto:contact@johnsmedia.com.au">contact@johnsmedia.com.au</a>
0:00-Meet Neighbour Marty
5:00-New Zealand Trip
8:30-English Connection
11:00-Canberra Trip
13:00-Dumb &amp; Dumber
14:00-Payne Haas Signing
21:30-Super Bowl
24:30-Pre-season MVP
26:00-New Segment
29:00-Matty&rsquo;s Meltdown
32:45-LIV Golf
34:00-Marty&rsquo;s Travels
41:15-NYE
44:00-Flight Back

Meet Our Neighbour Marty… + Haas to Souths? We’re Not Buying It

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NRL 2026 Season Preview: Vegas Chaos, Origin Eligibility Battles & Bold Predictions

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