The boys are naming their 17-man teams for the 2025 State of Origin series. Who makes the cut, who misses out, and where do the big calls land?

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0:00-Mal Meninga to Perth Bears

4:50-Cheese released

7:30-State of Origin

9:00-NSW Blues

30:00-QLD Maroons

The boys are naming their 17-man teams for the 2025 State of Origin series. Who makes the cut, who misses out, and where do the big calls land?
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0:00-Mal Meninga to Perth Bears
4:50-Cheese released
7:30-State of Origin
9:00-NSW Blues
30:00-QLD Maroons

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.

Our 2025 State of Origin Teams!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/81d95137-feb0-4f6d-8861-b2dc00b99daf/transcript

Who is the Grand Jester, plus Matty's raw reaction after returning to PNG for the first time in 20 years. The crew also breaks down "No Man's Land" and what it means. Plenty of laughs, catch-ups, and NRL tips to close it out.

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0:00-The Grand Jester

4:30-Matty’s Back from PNG!

18:00-No man’s Land

22:30-First Dates

27:00-Uncle Martin

29:00-Trish’s Week

33:00-Which One?

47:45-NRL Tips

Who is the Grand Jester, plus Matty's raw reaction after returning to PNG for the first time in 20 years. The crew also breaks down "No Man's Land" and what it means. Plenty of laughs, catch-ups, and NRL tips to close it out.
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0:00-The Grand Jester
4:30-Matty&rsquo;s Back from PNG!
18:00-No man&rsquo;s Land
22:30-First Dates
27:00-Uncle Martin
29:00-Trish&rsquo;s Week
33:00-Which One?
47:45-NRL Tips

The Grand Jester, Matty's PNG Reaction & No Man's Land

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/a58bf067-0d16-4cba-9929-b47b00ab796a/transcript

The Blues team list just dropped and we're reacting live — plus Victor Radley, Joey Walsh and the Wahs all get a mention. The NRL's $5 billion TV rights deal is here and we break down what it actually means for fans, the salary cap, and the run home to finals. Throw in a Luke Brooks injury update and a Peter V'landys wrap to close it out.

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0:00-Live Reaction to Blues Teamlist

18:30-Victor Radley Reaction

20:00-Transfer Window

22:00-Luke Brooks injury

27:00-Team to Win!

33:30-TV Rights Deal

42:00-Peter V’landys

The Blues team list just dropped and we're reacting live &mdash; plus Victor Radley, Joey Walsh and the Wahs all get a mention. The NRL's $5 billion TV rights deal is here and we break down what it actually means for fans, the salary cap, and the run home to finals. Throw in a Luke Brooks injury update and a Peter V'landys wrap to close it out.
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0:00-Live Reaction to Blues Teamlist
18:30-Victor Radley Reaction
20:00-Transfer Window
22:00-Luke Brooks injury
27:00-Team to Win!
33:30-TV Rights Deal
42:00-Peter V&rsquo;landys

Blues Teamlist REACTION + The $5 Billion Deal That Changes Everything

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/b629f1c5-c803-423d-b4e4-b47700c7e60b/transcript

The Family kick things off with an online sex store mishap and a bizarre bird of paradise tangent before diving into Matty's PNG trip and a deep dive on Storm Old Boys. Throw in Byron Bay Origin chaos, a House of the Dragon chat, Dream Team picks and NRL tips, and you've got peak Family Pod energy. 

Garlos Pie Competition:

https://garlospies.com.au/championship/

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0:00-Pod Start

3:00-Invention

9:00-Matty to PNG!

13:00-Storm Old Boys

22:00-Jack Cobber Johns

24:00-Byron Bay & Origin

31:00-Recipe of the Week

36:00-House of the Dragon

38:00-Dream Team

41:00-NRL Tips

47:00-Pie Eating Challenge!

The Family kick things off with an online sex store mishap and a bizarre bird of paradise tangent before diving into Matty's PNG trip and a deep dive on Storm Old Boys. Throw in Byron Bay Origin chaos, a House of the Dragon chat, Dream Team picks and NRL tips, and you've got peak Family Pod energy.&nbsp;
Garlos Pie Competition:
<a href="https://garlospies.com.au/championship/">https://garlospies.com.au/championship/</a>
MERCH LINK HERE:
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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-Pod Start
3:00-Invention
9:00-Matty to PNG!
13:00-Storm Old Boys
22:00-Jack Cobber Johns
24:00-Byron Bay &amp; Origin
31:00-Recipe of the Week
36:00-House of the Dragon
38:00-Dream Team
41:00-NRL Tips
47:00-Pie Eating Challenge!

Birds of Paradise

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/46538fdd-8533-43d2-b62a-b474001cf37d/transcript

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