Willie Mason joins Cooper & Matty to relive the Bulldogs, Hunter Mariners, and the hard men he played alongside. The big man on intensity, sledging, and clubland life with stories on O'Meley, Asatasi and more. Plus Jonny Wilkinson, French rugby, and golf to kick things off.

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Willie Mason joins Cooper &amp; Matty to relive the Bulldogs, Hunter Mariners, and the hard men he played alongside. The big man on intensity, sledging, and clubland life with stories on O'Meley, Asatasi and more. Plus Jonny Wilkinson, French rugby, and golf to kick things off.
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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.

Willie Mason | Part 1 | Novocastrians, Bulldogs & Super League War

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Welcome to Part 2! Reg Reagan, Greg Bird, and the Cam Murray starter debate all get a run. Wayne Bennett leaps across a room, and the genuine connection in Clubland chat gives insight into NRL Club Culture. Will Forte, The White House, and Party Hardy to close — what a way to finish.

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Welcome to Part 2! Reg Reagan, Greg Bird, and the Cam Murray starter debate all get a run. Wayne Bennett leaps across a room, and the genuine connection in Clubland chat gives insight into NRL Club Culture. Will Forte, The White House, and Party Hardy to close &mdash; what a way to finish.
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Willie Mason | Part 2 | Reg Reagan, State of Origin & Acting

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Jack sits down with a local legend to unpack Horse racing,From the origins of Gerringong to the rise of Cooper's Golden Eagles. Plus the Mark Hughes Foundation, Kentucky Fried Foz, and Trish makes a late escape.

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0:00-Jibber

7:00-Kentucky Fried Foz

12:00-Historical Dictator

17:00-Gerringong

25:00-Mark Hughes Foundation

28:00-Golden Eagles

36:00-Tips

Jack sits down with a local legend to unpack Horse racing,From the origins of Gerringong to the rise of Cooper's Golden Eagles. Plus the Mark Hughes Foundation, Kentucky Fried Foz, and Trish makes a late escape.
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-Jibber
7:00-Kentucky Fried Foz
12:00-Historical Dictator
17:00-Gerringong
25:00-Mark Hughes Foundation
28:00-Golden Eagles
36:00-Tips

Jack & The Einstein of Gerringong

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/de762a83-5ae9-472b-b857-b45f00ae9aa3/transcript

Steve 'Blocker' Roach is one of Rugby League's true characters — a champion Tiger, a State of Origin warrior, and a fan favourite on The Footy Show couch. Blocker sits down for a brilliant yarn covering his playing days, some classic dressing room stories, and the moments that had Australia in stitches every Thursday night.

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0:00-Steven ‘Blocka’ Roach

4:00-Origin Experience 

9:30-Fighting in Rugby League

15:00-Tallis Story

17:00-Teammates & Coaches

23:00-Balmain Mid 80’s

32:00-1989 GF

42:00-Retirement

46:00-The Footy Show

53:00-Lone Survivor

Steve 'Blocker' Roach is one of Rugby League's true characters &mdash; a champion Tiger, a State of Origin warrior, and a fan favourite on The Footy Show couch. Blocker sits down for a brilliant yarn covering his playing days, some classic dressing room stories, and the moments that had Australia in stitches every Thursday night.
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0:00-Steven &lsquo;Blocka&rsquo; Roach
4:00-Origin Experience&nbsp;
9:30-Fighting in Rugby League
15:00-Tallis Story
17:00-Teammates &amp; Coaches
23:00-Balmain Mid 80&rsquo;s
32:00-1989 GF
42:00-Retirement
46:00-The Footy Show
53:00-Lone Survivor

#88 | Steve 'Blocker' Roach | Origin Battles, Unwritten Rules & Balmain's Greatest Run

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/84af34f5-cfe8-4976-8a1f-b45b009aba06/transcript

Willie Mason | Part 1 | Novocastrians, Bulldogs & Super League War

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