Cooper & Matty are joined by Bryan Fletcher to chat about all things Vegas as they gear up for the NRL Season opener in Round 0 of 2025. The boys dive into what to expect from the historic event, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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0:00-Intro to Vegas

1:30-Lady in Red

3:00-Haunted House

6:45-Villains

8:40-Flight to Vegas

11:00-Gordon’s Skin Maintenance

12:30-Quickest Drinker in TV 

14:30-Japan 

20:30-Fletch Disappears

22:00-Shaun Berrigan

24:00-Fox/Transition

28:30-Coopers Story

33:00-Casino War

37:00-Lone Survivor

40:00-Nat Wood

40:40-Quietly Confident 

 

Cooper &amp; Matty are joined by Bryan Fletcher to chat about all things Vegas as they gear up for the NRL Season opener in Round 0 of 2025. The boys dive into what to expect from the historic event, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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0:00-Intro to Vegas
1:30-Lady in Red
3:00-Haunted House
6:45-Villains
8:40-Flight to Vegas
11:00-Gordon&rsquo;s Skin Maintenance
12:30-Quickest Drinker in TV&nbsp;
14:30-Japan&nbsp;
20:30-Fletch Disappears
22:00-Shaun Berrigan
24:00-Fox/Transition
28:30-Coopers Story
33:00-Casino War
37:00-Lone Survivor
40:00-Nat Wood
40:40-Quietly Confident&nbsp;
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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.

#39 | Vegas with Fletch!

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NRL veteran Kieran Foran joins Cooper & Matty to reflect on retirement and a career filled with huge highs and serious challenges.
They revisit his early days at Manly, playing alongside the greats, and the influence of coach Des Hasler. Plus stories from the Titans years, Tom Trbojevic, David Fifita, and what coaching might look like next.

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Timestamps

0:00-Retirement

5:00-DCE Wedding

9:00-Meeting Matty

14:00-Halves Training

18:20-Starting at Manly

25:00-Jamie Lyon

26:30-Des Hasler

31:20-Players Changing

39:30-Manly Drama

45:30-Physical & Mental Battles

58:30-2nd Stint at Manly

1:02:00-Tom Trbojevic

1:07:00-3 Years at Titans

1:10:00-David Fifita

1:15:00-NRL Coaching

1:19:00-Last Questions

 

NRL veteran Kieran Foran joins Cooper &amp; Matty to reflect on retirement and a career filled with huge highs and serious challenges. They revisit his early days at Manly, playing alongside the greats, and the influence of coach Des Hasler.&nbsp;Plus stories from the Titans years, Tom Trbojevic, David Fifita, and what coaching might look like next.
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Timestamps
0:00-Retirement
5:00-DCE Wedding
9:00-Meeting Matty
14:00-Halves Training
18:20-Starting at Manly
25:00-Jamie Lyon
26:30-Des Hasler
31:20-Players Changing
39:30-Manly Drama
45:30-Physical &amp; Mental Battles
58:30-2nd Stint at Manly
1:02:00-Tom Trbojevic
1:07:00-3 Years at Titans
1:10:00-David Fifita
1:15:00-NRL Coaching
1:19:00-Last Questions
&nbsp;

#81 | Kieran Foran | Career Highs, The Comebacks & Footy’s Toughest Battles

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The Family kicks things off with Peter Wynn’s Score, bubble bath dramas, and Cooper’s Doritos challenge. They break down Round 1, Immortal predictions, MAFS, and Cooper’s latest conspiracies. Plus Alex Johnston’s record-breaking try - Should people storm the FIELD? OR NOT?

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0:00-Louie Louie

4:00-Round 1

9:00-Immortal Predictions

13:00-Bubble Bath

23:00-Coopers Word

27:00-MAFS

33:00-Coopers Conspiracies

41:00-Ichiram

51:00-Alex Johnston Try

The Family kicks things off with Peter Wynn&rsquo;s Score, bubble bath dramas, and Cooper&rsquo;s Doritos challenge.&nbsp;They break down Round 1, Immortal predictions, MAFS, and Cooper&rsquo;s latest conspiracies.&nbsp;Plus Alex Johnston&rsquo;s record-breaking try - Should people storm the FIELD? OR NOT?
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0:00-Louie Louie
4:00-Round 1
9:00-Immortal Predictions
13:00-Bubble Bath
23:00-Coopers Word
27:00-MAFS
33:00-Coopers Conspiracies
41:00-Ichiram
51:00-Alex Johnston Try

If you don’t Score here… you’ll never Score!

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Round 1 of the NRL season brought chaos and huge statements. Panthers and Storm look streets ahead, while the Raiders may have a new halfback. Cooper & Matty react to Wayne Bennett’s post-match presser and break down every match. 🏉

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0:00-Luigi the Magnificent

3:00-Knights v Cowboys

11:30-Bulldogs v Dragons

19:00-Storm v Eels

28:00-Warriors v Roosters

34:00-Panthers v Broncos

40:00-Sharks v Titans

46:00-Raiders v Sea Eagles

52:00-Rabbitohs v Dolphins

Round 1 of the NRL season brought chaos and huge statements.&nbsp;Panthers and Storm look streets ahead, while the Raiders may have a new halfback. Cooper &amp; Matty react to Wayne Bennett&rsquo;s post-match presser and break down every match. 🏉
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-Luigi the Magnificent
3:00-Knights v Cowboys
11:30-Bulldogs v Dragons
19:00-Storm v Eels
28:00-Warriors v Roosters
34:00-Panthers v Broncos
40:00-Sharks v Titans
46:00-Raiders v Sea Eagles
52:00-Rabbitohs v Dolphins

FULL ROUND 1 REVIEW | Wayne Hates Streakers? Panthers/Storm DOMINANCE & Raiders’ New Halfback

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/3251068c-9684-4bf8-9814-b40700bedab0/transcript

#39 | Vegas with Fletch!

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