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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Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: <a href="mailto:contact@johnsmedia.com.au">contact@johnsmedia.com.au</a>&nbsp;
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!

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Finals footy is here! We break down the team lists, react live, and preview every Week 1 clash — Rabbitohs v Knights, Warriors v Dolphins, Sharks v Cowboys, Panthers v Roosters. Who's peaking, who's cooked, and who's through to Week 2? Tune in for the full lowdown before the first ball is kicked.

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0:00-Preparation is Key

6:30-Minor Premiers

11:00-RABBITOHS v KNIGHTS

22:20-WARRIORS v DOLPHINS

33:00-SHARKS v COWBOYS

42:10-PANTHERS v ROOSTERS

Finals footy is here! We break down the team lists, react live, and preview every Week 1 clash &mdash; Rabbitohs v Knights, Warriors v Dolphins, Sharks v Cowboys, Panthers v Roosters. Who's peaking, who's cooked, and who's through to Week 2? Tune in for the full lowdown before the first ball is kicked.
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Timestamp
0:00-Preparation is Key
6:30-Minor Premiers
11:00-RABBITOHS v KNIGHTS
22:20-WARRIORS v DOLPHINS
33:00-SHARKS v COWBOYS
42:10-PANTHERS v ROOSTERS

Team Lists Reaction: Finals Week 1 Preview

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/b8b64e99-6880-4e69-bc20-b4bf00ac240e/transcript

Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly goes behind the scenes at one of rugby league’s biggest clubs.
He opens up on Wayne Bennett, Latrell Mitchell, Adam Reynolds, Jai Arrow, Russell Crowe and the big personalities who have shaped South Sydney.

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Timestamps

0:00-Welcome Blake

2:20-Jai Arrow

8:00-UK Rugby League

15:30-South Sydney Rabbitohs

24:00-Wayne Bennett

29:30-Adam Reynolds

31:30-Andrew Webster’s

34:30-Following Wayne

36:30-Wayne to Coach QLD

38:30-Latrell Mitchell

40:30-Players & Social Media

46:40-State of the Game

Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly goes behind the scenes at one of rugby league&rsquo;s biggest clubs. He opens up on Wayne Bennett, Latrell Mitchell, Adam Reynolds, Jai Arrow, Russell Crowe and the big personalities who have shaped South Sydney.
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>
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Timestamps
0:00-Welcome Blake
2:20-Jai Arrow
8:00-UK Rugby League
15:30-South Sydney Rabbitohs
24:00-Wayne Bennett
29:30-Adam Reynolds
31:30-Andrew Webster&rsquo;s
34:30-Following Wayne
36:30-Wayne to Coach QLD
38:30-Latrell Mitchell
40:30-Players &amp; Social Media
46:40-State of the Game

#98 | Blake Solly | Rabbitohs CEO & South Sydney's BIG PERSONALITIES

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/323a5178-636e-4a49-8e31-b4bd00a96590/transcript

Matty drops a retirement bombshell, Crash Bandicoot addiction gets exposed, and the boys run a Jazz Quiz before all hell breaks loose. Tributes to Tony Mundine and Jai Arrow, NRLW chat, Safety Deposit Box Wars, and a Joeys Radio Hitback that has him fuming.

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Timestamps

0:00-Lilrogo Feedback

3:45-Tony Mundine Tribute

5:30-Intro Question

14:30-Jai Arrow Tribute

18:00-Gold Coast

19:00-Sydney Marathon

26:00-Triple Step

27:30-NRLW

30:00-Curtain Jazz Club

40:00-Safety Deposit Box

43:00-Hitchhikers

46:00-Joeys Radio Hitback

49:30-NRL TIPS

53:00-Matty's Song

Matty drops a retirement bombshell, Crash Bandicoot addiction gets exposed, and the boys run a Jazz Quiz before all hell breaks loose.&nbsp;Tributes to Tony Mundine and Jai Arrow, NRLW chat, Safety Deposit Box Wars, and a Joeys Radio Hitback that has him fuming.
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Timestamps
0:00-Lilrogo Feedback
3:45-Tony Mundine Tribute
5:30-Intro Question
14:30-Jai Arrow Tribute
18:00-Gold Coast
19:00-Sydney Marathon
26:00-Triple Step
27:30-NRLW
30:00-Curtain Jazz Club
40:00-Safety Deposit Box
43:00-Hitchhikers
46:00-Joeys Radio Hitback
49:30-NRL TIPS
53:00-Matty's Song

"Matty's Retiring, Joeys Is Furious & Safety Deposit WARS"

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/89097543-e0f1-4f24-ad24-b4ba00c030ba/transcript

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