Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Tonga claim a huge victory over Samoa as the international rugby league landscape continues to heat up. The transfer window officially opens, with clubs circling and player movements set to dominate the headlines.
Could Sam Walker be heading to the Canterbury Bulldogs? We unpack the latest rumours and what it could mean for the NRL.

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0:00-GAME DAY REACTION

8:30-Transfer Period

10:30-Finals Clashes

18:00-Transfer Period

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They're BACK from Europe, bringing the chaos from Paris, Dublin and Prague! From the Guinness factory and questionable bodily functions to moths taking over, it’s another wild family catch-up. Plus, Jack’s European adventures, Sam Verrills’ wedding and a few lessons learned along the way!

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0:00-Happy Halloween

3:30-Paris Riots

8:00-Dublin

17:00-The Guiness Factory

20:00-Prague

31:00-Jack Trip

37:00-Sign

43:00-Moths

50:00-Sam Verrill's Wedding

53:00-Lessons

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Tayla and Marcelo join us to talk retirement, Gus Gould and life after footy. We get into the WAGS, fan culture, family dynamics and the return of The WAHS! Plus Kyle & Jackie O, Tui Kamikamica & Fiji, and Cooper's game.

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0:00-Save It For The Podcast
2:40-Retirement
6:00-Gus Gould
11:00-The Occupation
14:00-Socials
19:00-WAGS
23:00-The WAHS!
27:00-Fanaticism
28:00-Family Cultures
32:40-Tui Kamikamica & Fiji
39:40-The Children
44:00-Next Steps
47:00-Kyle & Jackie O
53:00-Coopers Game

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Matty loses his marbles after a wedding MC gig goes horribly wrong. The family is splitting up for the rest of there trip, and here Liam LeBlanc channels his grandfather Percy. Grab a seat, this one’s a shocker.

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INXS legend Kirk Pengilly opens up on Movember and why men need to get checked. From the early days at The Antler to battles with record execs. Incredible stories & an even more important message.

If you or someone you care about need support, head to Movember.com/getsupport

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Rome, real food, and one very dodgy tour guide: the family's Italian adventure starts here.
Expect honest travel tips, basic-phrase fails and plenty of family roasting.

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Two teams. One draft. Only the best players on the planet. We build our ultimate Rugby League World Cup sides.Stick around for our World Cup preview and predictions.

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0:00-The Rules & Predictions

3:00-Draft

21:20-WC Preview

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The family's Italy bound 🇮🇹 but first, we have to talk about getting old.
Aches, early nights, RBT stories and a Matt Duffy yarn, plus Trish's quiz to close it out.
If you've ever groaned getting off the couch, this one's for you.

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Timestamps
0:00-Trip Away
4:00-Intro Question
9:00-Getting Old
21:00-RBT
24:00-Matt Duffy
29:00-Trish's Quiz

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What. A. Grand Final. The Chooks edge the Knights 19-18 in an instant classic, and we've got Billy Birmingham and Party Marty in for a Mad Monday you won't forget. The big moments, the heartbreak, the celebrations, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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0:00-Intro

3:00-Mad Monday

23:00-Analysis

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Joey and Matty Johns are back together for one night only, ahead of Newcastle's first Grand Final in 25 years. From the tough years and the salary cap to Mark Hughes to Daniel Johns and why it was "Better Than Lego".

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NO TIMESTAMPS JUST ENJOY THE RIDE!

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Matty's dramatic night in the back of an ambulance has the boys comparing it to There's Something About Mary. Plus injury updates, the Titans Awards Night, and why it really does take a village to raise a child.

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It's the underdog against the giant. Knights v Roosters for the premiership. Newcastle is flooding into Sydney, and this is shaping up as one of the biggest Grand Final days we've ever seen. We break down the key matchups, where it's won and lost, and who lifts the trophy.

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Newcastle keep defying everyone. Another upset, and they're one win from glory!
Matty's emotional reaction ("It's better than Lego!") is one you'll never forget.
Full prelim finals review, plus our early take on a Roosters v Knights Grand Final.

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0:00-First Reaction
5:30-Gaz Interrupts
8:00-Newcastle Knights
15:00-Weekend of Footy
18:00-Nathan Cleary Incident
23:00-12 Men Performance
26:00-Knights Mindset
30:00-Penrith
32:00-Sandon Smith
36:00-Kalyn Ponga
39:00-Roosters
57:00-Dane Gagai

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We took Gaz and Gayle into the city for Chinese to celebrate Nan's birthday, and it was a big one.
Plus Matty's feedback, a fast food debate, gifting, Trish's weird list and the NRLW prelim.Finishing with our NRL tips and a Matty original to close it out.

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0:00-GeoJohns

8:00-Matty’s Feedback

12:00-Gaz & Gayle’s Visit

19:00-Fast Food

25:00-NRLW Prelim

27:00-Gifting

33:00-Trish’s Weird List

38:40-Pre Match

44:00-NRL Tips

47:00-Matty’s Song

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Finals Week 3 preview — full rundown of Roosters v Dolphins and Panthers v Knights, breaking down key and back matchups, the battle of the benches, and crunch-time moments. Eminem's NRL Grand Final pre-act clip kicks things off, plus a look at the Knights' finals chances and fan reaction. One win from the Grand Final — everything's on the line.

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Timestamp

0:00-Pre Act

5:20-Ashley Klein

7:40-Matty’s Taxi

9:45-Roosters v Dolphins

15:00-Battle of the Benches

18:00-Back Matchups

23:00-Crunch Time

27:00-Panthers v Knights

34:00-Key Match Ups

38:30-Knights Fans

40:00-Knights Win Chances

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The Knights slay the Wahs at Eden Park in a remarkable performance and book a spot in the preliminary finals.
The Roosters' powerhouse backrowers dominate to beat the Cronulla Sharks and power through.
Plus, Kalyn Ponga is cleared to play, a huge boost for Newcastle.

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Timestamps

0:00-The Triple Step

4:00-Remarkable Knights

15:30-The Wahs!

27:00-Nalesh Thank You

30:00-Sydney Roosters

39:30-Cronulla Sharks

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Trish gets pissed early and delivers a chaotic Ode to Tradies, Matty drops a safeword story, and TJ fights back mid-episode. Coop's face reactions steal a moment, then the crew swings through AFLW, Kings drama, NFL at the MCG, and the Jonas Brothers.

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Finals Week 2 kicks off with a brutal reality check as the panel breaks down the week ahead. Roosters and Sharks clash in a must-watch elimination battle. Then it's all eyes on Eden Park as the Warriors host the Knights in a do-or-die finals shootout.

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0:00-No Smiths No Game

1:00-Nathan Cleary Foot Injury

5:00-You Can’t Handle the Truth

7:00-Roosters v Sharks

23:00-Warriors v Knights

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Finals footy is here, and the intensity has gone through the roof!
Nathan Cleary is on report, the Dolphins show their class, the Wahs have a second chance, and the Knights look capable of causing some serious trouble this finals series. Plus, the Roosters show plenty of grit and can still cause some major headaches as the finals roll on.

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0:00-Weekend

2:00-Intensity of the Finals

6:00-Nathan Cleary on Report

9:00-Panthers v Roosters

20:00-Sharks v Cowboys

29:00-Warriors v Dolphins

46:00-Knights v Rabbitohs

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This episode goes straight into chaos - Cooper drops his mining experience before Matty takes us through his wild Manchester week. Then it's Victor Radley, NRL World, NRL Tips and Cooper's full-blown Champagne Supernova moment. Finish it off with a total eclipse chat because why not.

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0:00-Household Drama

15:00-Introductory Question

17:00-Cooper’s Mining Experience

23:00-Blown Away

25:30-Matty’s Manchester Week

30:00-Uralla Tigers

31:00-MJS Characters

34:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl

42:00-NRL WORLD

44:30-NRL TIPS

51:00-Total Eclipse

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