Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

The Johns family celebrate becoming co-owners of the Gold Coast Titans. Between talk of country songs, Halloween antics, and a family wedding, Jack wraps it up with a quiz that, as usual, goes completely off the rails.

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0:00-Titans Ownership

8:30-Country Songs

15:00-Halloween

19:20-Family Wedding

23:00-Matty’s Heart Check

28:00-Family Wedding

34:00-Jack’s Quiz

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Cooper & Matty sit down with champion jockey Tommy Berry ahead of the Melbourne Cup, chatting form, pressure, and life inside racing’s biggest week. Tommy opens up on Hong Kong, the state of Australian jockeys, and balancing life on and off the track.

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0:00-Tommy’s In Form

4:20-Peaking

10:00-Hong Kong

12:30-Jockeys by State

14:00-Spring Carnival

18:00-Melbourne Cup

24:00-League Chat

27:00-Bloodlines

30:20-Pressure on Track

32:00-Jockeys Say

35:00-Weight

38:00-Schedule

40:00-Business Class

42:00-Rapid Fire

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What scares you? Let’s hear the untold horror story, of Matt and a few footy mates, walking into a remote Darwin pub. It’s Halloween, and we’ve got hamstring sandwiches, exorcisms, wet frankfurts and Mick Taylor.

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00:00-Costumes

7:00-Horror Franchise

20:00-Fear

25:00-Your Fears

36:00-Impersonations

39:30-Bronze, Silver, Gold

45:00-Coopers Quiz

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Scott Drinkwater joins Cooper & Matty to chat Cowboys culture, Melbourne Storm memories, and life off the field. From Oktoberfest tales to two-can screamers and that infamous Grand Final mini-bar, nothing’s off limits.

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0:00-Drinking Water with Scott

6:40-Two-Can Screamer

10:00-Coast Boy

14:00-Relationships

19:00-Storage Capacity

22:00-Oktoberfest

23:30-Melbourne Storm

35:00-Attacking

38:20-GF Mini Bar

43:00-Tom Eisenhuth

45:00-Laughing Bug

48:00-Cowboys

53:00-Brodie Croft

56:00-Cowboys

1:02:30-NSW

1:03:30-Cowboys Next Level

1:05:15-Lips of an Angel

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The Johns family unpack a wild week — from Matty’s dab lessons and Kevin Rudd’s Trump humiliation to Cooper’s haunted ghost tour and a Louvre robbery, before it all ends with Cooper’s “jail” story and Trish’s shocking joke.

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0:00-Teach Me How To Dabby

5:45-Kevin Rudd Shamed by Trump

9:00-Cooper’s Ghost Tour

13:45-The Weekend

32:00-Louvre Robbery

43:00-Coopers Quiz

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Jason Ryles joins Cooper and Matty to chat about his first days as Parramatta coach, Bellamy’s best prank, coaching the game’s greats, and how he’s shaping the Eels’ new era — plus tea parties, BBQs, and plenty of laughs.

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0:00-Intro

3:30-Tea Parties at Joeys

7:00-Craig Bellamy Prank

9:30-First as NRL Coach

16:20-First Day

18:20-Recruits

20:20-Mitch Moses

23:45-De Silva’s Eyebrows

24:45-Coaching

27:30-BBQ at Rylesy’s

29:30-Rugby Union

33:30-English Media

36:45-Affects on Players

42:30-Jason The Monster

44:40-Coaching the GOAT’s

47:30-Favourite Video Session

49:00-Parra’s Happy

51:40-Dylan Brown Situation

55:40-Josh Addo Carr

57:00-Jason Ryles

1:07:00-Melbourne Round 1

1:09:00-Gifts

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Learn the real reason couples are having destination weddings. The tributes flow in for Jack, Cooper fumigates his grandparents and Trish has a very nasty incident. 👀

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0:00-Birthdays & Animals Facts

11:00-Gifts

20:00-Gold Coast Porcelain

30:00-Joey’s in G Land

33:00-Hull KR & Willie Peters

35:30-The Fox Selection

36:30-Springs Cleaning

44:00-Ages

45:50-Film, Fame & Vinyl

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Dylan Walker joins Cooper & Matty for a raw, funny chat about losing his premiership ring, life at Parra, Bozo, Russell Crowe, and NRL culture. From Souths to Manly to the Wahs! and now the Eels.

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0:00-Welcome

3:00-DCE’s Wedding

4:20-Losing Premiership Ring

7:00-Fletcher Christian

8:20-Parramatta Eels

10:00-The Wahs!

19:00-Parramatta Eels

24:00-Road to 300

25:00-Teammates

26:30-Jason Ryles

29:00-South Sydney

32:00-Work Placement

38:30-Api Kososau

41:00-Bozo

43:00-Russell Crowe

46:00-Manly

48:00-NRL Culture

49:45-All-Star Team

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What has Trish said to be taken off air!!! Matt cops some parenting criticism, and  a nasty email within the week. The tree of trust has a broken branch, and who’s smarter than a 12 year old?

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0:00-Cooper’s Late

5:00-Jacks Big Weekend

15:00-Music Video

18:00-Uncle John

20:00-Music Video

22:00-Jack Riddles

31:00-Trish Feedback

41:00-Cooper’s Quiz

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The boys break down the Broncos’ Grand Final triumph, Reece Walsh’s rise, Rugby 360’s poaching rumours, the post-game chaos from a wild night in Brisbane, and the latest international squad announcements.

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0:00-What A Year!

3:40-Brisbanes Brroncos

19:00-Reece Walsh

28:00-Tyson Smoothy

30:00-Broncos Shapes

33:30-Payne Haas

35:00-Melbourne Team

41:00-What’s Next For Reece?

43:00-Broncos Club

45:00-Piggy Grant

49:10-Post-Game Shanigans

53:00-R360

55:00-Munster

58:00-Well Done Broncos

1:00:00-International Squads

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This week it’s chaos on all fronts — from food feuds and Gaz & Gayle to deep dives, vinyl, and the NRL Grand Final. Trish storms out, Cooper’s quiz goes off the rails, and nothing is outta our league.

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0:00-Starter

2:00-Homeland Insecurity

7:00-Foods you can't Stand

13:30-Gaz & Gayle

17:00-The Depths

21:30-She's outta my league

22:00-NRL GF

37:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl

43:00-Coopers Quiz

52:30-Trish Leaves

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The big dance is here! 🏆 Broncos take on the Storm in the 2025 NRL Grand Final, and the boys break it all down. Christian Welch dials in to give us the inside word, plus it’s the annual Backstage Dally M Awards. And yes… rugby league has never been this horny.

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0:00-Finals Fever

4:00-2 day Advantage

6:00-Stefano Call out

8:30-Christian Welch Joins

18:30-Grand Final Preview

42:00-Dally M Awards

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History is made — the Broncos have ended Penrith’s dynasty in an all-time prelim, with Adam Reynolds nailing the game-winner to stun the Panthers. Meanwhile, the Storm were too good for the Sharks, booking their spot in the decider. We unpack how Brisbane pulled off the impossible, why Melbourne always rise in September, and what it means for a blockbuster Grand Final showdown.

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0:00-This Finals Series

10:00-Storm Beat Sharks

23:00-Backfence Player

28:00-Broncos Beat Panthers

43:00-Backfence Player

52:00-The Samauri

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Welcome to Matt’s Meltdown!Cooper shares his shit sleep, Jack has a story to, ‘Nowhere Town’, but bounces back for his first unsarcastic round of applause. There are drowning stories, Mr Nimbus and Matt’s experience with a vampire. 

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0:00-Matt's in a Mood

2:10-Cooper's Little Prick

5:00-Late Night

12:00-Intro Question

25:00-Nice One Jack!

28:30-Brownlow Medal

32:20-Skull F***?

41:00-Ben Lee

44:00-Paparazzi

46:00-Jacks Quiz

53:00-Michelin

56:20-Episode Ratings

1:00:00-Mr Nimbus 

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Sharks and Storm clash in a bruising prelim decider — can Fitz’s men shock Melbourne?
Broncos face the ultimate test against Penrith’s dynasty, chasing their biggest scalp yet.
Plus the rumour mill cranks up: could Turbo really be off to Warrington?! Marky Mark to Union?!

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0:00-Bongo Men

1:00-Liverpool

2:20-Rick & Morty

3:25-Marky Mark to Union?

7:50-Storm v Sharks

33:00-Turbo to leave Manly?!

36:20-Broncos v Panthers

49:00-Peter Badel Calls in

51:30-Razzle Dazzle

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Cooper battles through a hangover while the boys dive straight into finals footy. Sharks’ big win over the Raiders is broken down, along with what it means for Canberra’s season moving forward. Backstage banter with Jack & Cooper heats up before the Panthers’ dominance over the Bulldogs is unpacked. Later on, Matty joins the chat — with Nathan Hindmarsh and Bryan Fletcher jumping in for some classic laughs.

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0:00-Coops Hungover

1:20-Ethan Strange

2:45-Sharks Beat Raiders

22:00-Raiders Season

28:00-Backstage Jack & Cooper

30:00-Panthers Beats Bulldogs

47:15-Matty Joins

49:00-Nathan Hindmarsh Joins

52:30-Bryan Fletcher Joins

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This week’s family ep fires up straight out of the gates — from “Who stinks?” to Cooper’s fitness regime that still hasn’t kicked in. We get tales of Trish’s infamous Thai green curry (and the ring of fire aftermath), Matthew’s emotional trip to the Chinese grocers, and Matty’s obsession with watches. Jack cops it, Chambers gets a run, and somehow we end up with Shaun the Sheep.

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0:00-Who stinks?

5:00-Week on Week off

8:20-The Ring

11:00-Water Weight

14:00-Question?

19:00-Andrew’s Induction 

22:30-D*** Swinger

23:40-Brad Parker

27:00-Training

29:00-Sam Verrills Shaved!

31:00-Asian Grocers

35:00-Matthew’s Watch

 38:00-Alcohol Percentage

43:20-Film, Fame & Vinyl

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The boys are back to break down all the action heading into Week 2 of the NRL Finals. Big talking points, key matchups, and predictions you don’t want to miss. From star playmakers standing tall to which pack wins the battle through the middle – it’s all on the line this weekend.

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0:00-Intro

1:30-Justin Holbrook Knights!

6:45-Nic White

9:30-Bulldogs v Panthers

30:20-Raiders v Sharks

44:00-Backfence Player

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The boys break down a huge weekend of footy with a spotlight on the Raiders v Broncos clash — and that blistering 15-minute masterclass from Reece Walsh that might go down as one of the greatest bursts we’ve ever seen.
From Walsh’s brilliance to the fallout — will he or Carrigan face suspension? We also roll through the rest of the weekend’s blockbusters: Sharks v Roosters, Panthers v Warriors, and Storm v Bulldogs. And of course, it’s Backfence Player time — four times over!

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0:00-Raiders v Broncos Reaction

18:20-Back-fence Player

20:20-Sharks v Roosters

29:20-Back-fence Player

32:00-Volkswagen

36:30-Panthers v Warriors

41:50-Back-fence Player

45:00-Storm v Bulldogs

57:50-Back-fence Player

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There’s a turning of the tide today on the Backstage family pod — from soggy bus rides and Teddy Swims serenades to full-blown throat goat debates. Coop gets wet, Jack’s resistance crumbles, Trish is competitive again, and Razzman has issues with his room.

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0:00-Coops Wet
6:00-The Pointy End
12:00-Teddy Swims
15:00-The Throat Goat
17:50-Jack’s Been Worn Down
20:30-Film, Fame & Vinyl
22:00-Hobby Hangout
26:00-Dribble
33:00-Dress Up
39:00-Coopers Game
49:00-Predictions

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The Finals are here and the boys are fired up! This week, Cooper & Matty break down all four blockbuster matchups — from the Titans upsetting the Knights, to the looming mind games between Madge and Ricky. Warriors fans get a big shout, we debate whether Reece Walsh is actually out, and dissect the X-factors that could swing the series: Jet Cleary, Dylan Edwards, and even The Razzman. Strap in — it’s Finals Week 1 and anything can happen.

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0:00-Titans Beats Knights

2:30-Warriors Fans

5:30-Smoke & Mirrors

10:30-Storm v Bulldogs

21:40-Warriors v Panthers

32:10-Sharks v Roosters

42:00-Raiders v Broncos

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The boys are joined by Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes for a cracking chat. From fatherhood and being “boyfriend material,” to life alongside Munster & Paps and Bellamy’s 600th, Hughesy opens up on injuries, teammates, and Storm’s finals push. He reflects on the 2024 Grand Final loss, perseverance through tough times, and what it means to run the show at halfback.

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0:00-FatherHood

4:00-Boyfriend Material

9:00-Munster & Paps

11:30-Primer

13:30-Injury

17:40-Bellamy 600

19:00-Storm Army Camp

23:00-Teammates

27:00-Storm This Finals Series

30:00-Halfback

34:00-Big Tino

35:00-GF Loss 2024

37:00-Volkswagen

41:40-Grand Final Week

48:00-Perseverance

54:00-Dyor Dave

56:00-Red Wine Rome

59:30-That’s Gold

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This week, the Johns crew welcomes a new producer, The Razzman. From women on flights and Reece Walsh’s infamous “flushie” to Hunter Valley tales and Jack's Cats the Musical review. There’s talk of Dexa scans, Coops finds his AirPods & a new friend. 

(Apologise, Razzman's New Mic is in transit.)

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0:00-Intro

2:30-The Razzman

8:00-Women on Flight

15:00-Reece Walsh & The Flushie

18:30-Hunter Valley

25:00-Cats the Musical

31:00-Dexa Scanning

34:30-Coops Airpods

38:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl

47:45-Coopers Quiz

56:00-Finish

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Legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley joins the boys for stories of footy feuds, radio wars and wild moments. From nipple clamps to marathon commentary boxes, nothing is off-limits.
Ray opens up on clashes with Buzz, Bulldog, Gus and More.
Plus raw reflections on the Lindt Café tragedy, family battles & Cathy Freeman’s golden run.

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00:00-Gus Gould v Chammas

1:00-Sterlo & Fatty

2:30-Original Footy Show

9:00-Drama & Brekky Radio

13:00-Lindt Cafe Tragedy

17:00-Bondi Junction Tragedy

20:00-After Effects

21:30-Family Battles

24:30-Ray ‘Rabs’ Warren

35:00-Best Event

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Legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley joins the boys for stories of footy feuds, radio wars and wild moments. From nipple clamps to marathon commentary boxes, nothing is off-limits.
Ray opens up on clashes with Buzz, Bulldog, Gus and More.
Plus raw reflections on the Lindt Café tragedy, family battles & Cathy Freeman’s golden run.

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0:00-The One Iron

2:00-Feud

5:00-First Interaction

7:00-Radio & Feuds

15:00-Starting Out

23:15-Bob Fulton

26:20-Continuous Call Team

28:30-Super League War

38:00-Bozo

43:00-Warren Ryan x Chippy

45:00-Buzz & Bulldog

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From Ashton Ward flashbacks to Cooper’s Springsteen list, the boys cover music, mayhem, and Matty’s Cronk tales. Jack’s going to Cats move, Bruiser moments, and plenty of family chaos keep the laughs rolling.

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“A Sneak Peek into Next Week’s Episode with Legendary Broadcaster Ray Hadley – Enjoy the Preview!”

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0:00-Matty Intro

0:20-Feuds with Journalists

2:30-Bulldog vs. Joey

4:00-Bulldog Prank Call

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This week we’re joined by Steve “Chimes” Gillis, one of the the NRL’s most experienced player managers with three decades in the game. From Gus Gould to the Super League war to Super League War 2.0 and contracts that shaped careers, Chimes shares untold stories from behind the scenes. Plus—why he reckons managing Matty Johns would’ve been impossible.

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0:00-Intro

1:30-Chiming In

4:00-Clubland

8:15-Journalism

11:30-Gus Gould Story

15:00-Clinton Schifcofske

18:30-The Bomber

20:00-Field Goals

23:00-Player Management

29:00-Super League War

44:00-Bryan Fletcher

47:00-Players

50:00-Journo Wars

52:00-Super League War 2.0

54:00-Tax Free dollars

56:00-Administrators

1:00:00-PNG

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Today we chat about last weekend's night out with some ex-Wallabies — from karaoke chaos to Trish stirring the pot, before the lads dive into weapons talk, sniffer stories, and Grandfather Gary's questionable nickname choices. Plus, Matty’s predicament of the week and a Beatles debate cap it all off.

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0:00-The Cat

2:30-The Week

6:45-Questions

14:00-Weapons

14:30-Harry’s Call

17:00-Karaoke

21:00-Coopers Washing

23:00-Coopers Security

28:00-U2

31:00-Jack’s Segment

34:00-PREDICAMENT of the week

38:00-Sniffer

41:00-Craig Johnston Story

43:00-350 Boys

47:30-Coopers Top

49:00-The Beatles

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Alex Twal joins the boys to chat heritage, Tigertown, and his long-awaited Try. From Benji and Maguire to diet hacks and cheat meals, Twal shares stories from life on and off the field. Plenty of laughs with undercover funny men, sledgers, and a few random twists along the way.

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0:00-Alex Twal

2:30-Heritage

5:00-Khawd!

7:30-Win Over Bulldogs

8:30-Tigertown

11:00-Fletch & Hindy

14:00-Undercover Funny Men

16:15-Schooling & Juniors

20:00-May Boys

22:00-Benji

23:30-Adam Doueihi

25:00-Michael Cheika

27:00-Michael Maguire

29:00-Teammates

33:00-Try Scoring Drought

35:30-The Twal Diet

37:30-Cheat Meal

39:00-Wedding Ring

40:00-Buzz

41:00-Random Questions

43:00-Sledgers

47:00-Last Word

50:30-Dubai

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The Johns clan takes flight with a prehistoric intro before diving into Snoop Dogg shout-outs, Gold Coast misadventures, and the legendary Cessnock Port. Matthew and Joey turn pranksters & Trish’s breath sparks “Homeland Insecurity,”

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0:00-Intro 

2:30-Flashback

7:30-Pick 3

15:00-Snoop Dogg

17:00-Jayden Brailey

21:00-Matthew & Andrew

24:00-Gold Coast

29:30-Homeland Insecurity

35:20-The Montoyas

37:00-Predicament of the Week

49:00-Listener Questions

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Matty & Cooper go Backstage with radio legend Tim Blackwell, diving into his career from first gigs to the heights of brekky radio.It's got it all, radio feuds, ratings battles, celebrity roasts, and a few… unexpected tea bags.

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0:00-Intro

1:00-Cathy Griffin

2:00-David Copperfield!

3:30-Vegas

5:00-Radio

9:30-Hobart & Washington

13:00-First Radio Gig

17:00-Melbourne

21:00-Hughesy & Kate

23:00-Radio Then v Now

25:30-Hughesy

27:20-Moonman

29:30-Sam Pang

30:30-US Roasts

32:20-Brekky Radio

34:30-Triple M New York

36:00-Creating a Team

38:00-Hard Hitters

42:00-Radio Feuds

42:40-Guests

49:00-Stand Outs

52:00-Lone Survivor

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Tensions hit a boiling point when Pictionary turns ugly & the Family are over Trainer bashing.
Cooper brings a mysterious “stick” into the studio, and Jack has another bizarre segment.

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0:00-Self-Care

9:00-Mistruth

22:00-Bowral

26:30-Penrith Trainer

33:00-Pictionary

38:00-Purchases

41:00-Film, Fame, Vinyl

50:00-Coopers Quiz

53:00-Steve Gillis

54:00-Jacks Segment

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Is Kurt Gidley actually Cooper’s dad? The boys kick off with a live in-studio paternity test before diving into Gidley’s career, from debuting at Newcastle to captaining NSW. Plenty of laughs, old stories, and a surprising family twist.

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0:00-Leadership & Hard Times

4:00-Wayne Bennett

6:00-Alex Mckinnon

8:30-Private Ownership

10:15-Characters

13:30-State of Origin

15:00-Craig Bellamy

16:30-Captain from Bench

19:45-The Fight

24:00-Australia 

27:00-Kiwis

28:20-Gidley Flick

30:00-Mark Hughes Trek

39:00-Lone Survivor

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Is Kurt Gidley actually Cooper’s dad? The boys kick off with a live in-studio paternity test before diving into Gidley’s career, from debuting at Newcastle to captaining NSW. Plenty of laughs, old stories, and a surprising family twist.

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0:00-Swab Test

4:00-Intro Gids

6:00-Matty Gidley

8:00-McDonalds

13:00-Butcher by Trade

14:00-Debut

16:00-Mario Fenech Stitch Up

19:00-Breaking In

22:30-Training with Joey & Matty

24:00-Brian Smith

27:00-Debut

29:30-Fullback

31:30-Communication

35:00-Joey

36:30-Knight Rider

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Someone’s trying to poach Jack…We’re going full tradie this week — from past jobs to the worksite showdown. Plus, our review of Happy Gilmore 2 sparks a deep dive into the greatest sports comedies ever.

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The boys sit down with Manly and Origin legend Jake Trbojevic for a big chat on leadership, loyalty, and life outside footy. From DCE’s wedding, Russian toothbrushes to COVID camps and Tom Turbo tales, nothing’s off limits.

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0:00-Intro

1:20-DCE’s Wedding

5:20-Dave From Dee Why

7:30-Manly Form

10:00-Leadership

14:30-Russia Toothbrush

16:00-1st Grade

18:30-Gear

21:00-Mona Vale Raiders

22:30-Ground Announcer

24:00-Knights Supporter

26:00-Tom Turbo

29:30-COVID Camp 2021

33:00-Jakey Overload

36:00-Brothers

38:00-Online

42:00-Josh King

43:00-State of Origin

48:00-Australia & Big 3

52:00-Brad Parker

53:30-Coaching

54:30-Offers from other Clubs

56:30-Players

58:00-Wrestling Parks

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Des Hasler’s fiery blow-up might be just what the Titans need 💥, while the boys farewell the Prince of Darkness himself — Ozzy Osbourne 🦇 Leichhardt chaos, coaches cracking, and a dive into Animation Domination 🎬.

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0:00-Ozzy Osbourne RIP

8:45-Birthdays

11:00-Golfin & Rumblin

20:00-Superpower

29:00-Des Goes Boom!

33:00-Coaches Incidents

41:00-Rugba League

42:30-Animation Domination

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Tom Starlingjoins the boys for a wild episode full of laughs, inside stories, and 2025 Raiders chat.They prank-call Adam Elliott and take a hilarious trip down memory lane.

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0:00-Brodie Jones’ Dad

1:00-Adam Elliot Prank

5:00-Pranks

9:00-Canberra

12:15-Roommates

19:15-Ricky v Cooper

21:15-Teams to Beat

22:15-Katoa

24:15-Surreal Moments

26:15-Best Players

27:15-Central Coast Incident

32:15-Matthew Tamoko

34:00-Team Culture

38:00-Injuries

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Tom Starlingjoins the boys for a wild episode full of laughs, inside stories, and 2025 Raiders chat.They prank-call Adam Elliott and take a hilarious trip down memory lane.

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0:00-Engagement

3:00-Eligibility

9:00-Raiders 2025

15:30-Teammates

19:15-Knights Exit

21:30-Too Small For NRL

23:00-Big Papa

27:30-Owen Pattie

30:30-Chris Lewis

33:30-Jack Johns

36:30-Lodge & Church

37:30-Guns & Roses

42:30-Mcmuffin

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Matty meets his Kiwi Doppleganger, Cheese x Matty - the boys unpack Kalyn Ponga’s future as rugby comes knocking, and the legendary Cockhead Cup returns with full heat.

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Matthew & Cooper sit down with Tim Tszyu ahead of his massive bout with Sebastian Fundora.
They chat legacy, his famous father, Manny Pacquiao, the boxing world — and share a few laughs along the way.

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0:00-Kostya v Judah
2:00-Nature
3:30-Ancestry
5:00-Russia
7:00-Preparations
9:00-Vegas
9:30-Manny Pacquiao
14:00-Interaction with Manny
15:40-Boxing Community
16:30-Tyson Fury
17:00-Zab Judah
19:00-Adopting Styles
19:30-Fundora
25:30-Nikita
29:00-Jai Opetaia
33:00-Fighters
38:00-Newcastle
40:00-Lone Survivor

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The boys take a chaotic trip from Oasis reunions to marriage counselling, with pit stops in Canberra, Townsville, Melbourne and which NRL Player had a night to forget at the Mad Cow.

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Queensland secured the 2025 State of Origin series with a 24–12 Game 3 victory, driven by Cameron Munster's inspiring leadership amid personal tragedy and Tom Dearden's breakout performance, earning him the Wally Lewis Medal. Coach Billy Slater's bold decisions, including key lineup changes, proved decisive in the Maroons' triumph.

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0:00-Leather Jacket

1:30-Munster Reaction

6:00-Greatest Coaching Performance

11:45-The Big Moments

18:00-the Pressure

19:00-Ascendancy

21:00-2nd Half

26:20-QLD’s First Error

28:00-Top QLDERS

31:00-Top 3

32:30-Series Top 3

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Queensland roll the dice for the decider — Shibasaki’s in, The Hammer shifts to fullback, and Big Papa returns! We break down every move, the Bellamy factor, and who wins Game 3 (and why).

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0:00-Coming Up

1:00-Decider

4:30-NSW

8:30-QLD & Shibasaki

15:00-Big Papa

18:00-Stefano

20:00-Craig bellamy

24:00-Wrestlers

26:30-Who Wins & How?

39:40-Munster & Dearden

42:00-Predictions

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Matty breaks down life lessons from SpongeBob 🧽, a royal audio leak, and a Ferrari meltdown.
From fights to flippin’ birds.

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0:00-Matty & SpongeBob

7:00-Meghan Markle

15:00-Triple M Guests

18:30-Woods v Hoffman

23:00-Your Week

27:30-Flippin Birds

31:30-Formula 1

33:00-Ferrari

38:00-Ring

39:30-Alex LLoyd

42:30-Brad Pitt

49:30-Story & Feedback

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The boys catch up with Roosters gun & NSW Blue Connor Watson to relive wild stories from their past, his rise through the NRL, and the moment he got the Origin call-up. With Game 3 around the corner, Connor gives a raw look into Blues camp life and what’s coming next.

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0:00-Back to Club Footy

1:30-Madge

4:40-Laurie

7:00-Craig Bellamy

10:45-Spencer

14:30-Back Fence Bruiser

17:30-Game 3 Origin

19:00-Nathan Cleary

21:00-Payne Haas

23:30-Golf/Surf

25:30-Mitchell Pearce

29:00-257 House

31:00-257 Collective

35:00-Entrepreneur

40:00-Teeth & Other things

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The boys catch up with Roosters gun & NSW Blue Connor Watson to relive wild stories from their past, his rise through the NRL, and the moment he got the Origin call-up. With Game 3 around the corner, Connor gives a raw look into Blues camp life and what’s coming next.

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0:00-Matty's Home Dramas

2:00-Car Sponsorship

5:00-Catch Up

10:30-Byron Bay

16:00-Sydney

17:00-Roosters 2025

26:00-Positional Changes

31:00-Leaving Newcastle

34:00-Injuries & Lows

35:00-NSW Blues Debut

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Alex Johnston’s heartfelt letter to Wayne Bennett, Angus Sampson charms the ladies and Trish has become a one can screamer. 

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0:00-Intro

8:00-Alex Johnston

12:00-Drama in the House

14:30-Angus & Feedback

21:00-Craig Johnston 

24:00-Bowling Club Beers

26:00-Junior Footy

32:00-Marriage Drama

37:00-Discipline & Matthew

40:00-Aussie Actors

44:00-Trish to Finish

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Mark Hughes: Brain cancer survivor and absolute legend on and off the field.
The boys chat with the Newcastle great about the Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, the 1997 Grand Final, and some wild stories from his playing days—including dragging Chief out of the pub.
A heartfelt, hilarious episode with one of rugby league’s most loved blokes.

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0:00-Beanie for Brain Cancer

5:00-1997 Grand Final

7:00-Holy Grail

10:00-Brain Cancer Diagnosis

17:00-Everest/Treks

23:00-Old School Training

26:00-First Grade

29:00-Roomates

30:30-Teammates & 1997

33:20-Morning of GF!

35:00-GF Try & Darren Albert

39:00-MadDog!

40:00-Chief

41:30-Booze’s 21st

45:00-NSW 2001

47:00-2001 GF

50:00-Matty & Joey

53:45-Kenny Kick Chase

56:30-Wispers

59:40-Wedding Legend

1:01:00-Get Your Beanies!

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Rugby league legend Paul Gallen opens up about his upcoming boxing match against Sonny Bill Williams. Get the inside scoop on the long-awaited grudge match years in the making.

Overview: In this episode, Gallen discusses the lengthy negotiations leading up to the fight, including disagreements over financial splits and round lengths. He also analyzes Sonny Bill's fighting style and strengths in the ring. 

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0:00-KIIS Prank

2:00-Manly Offer

6:00-Sharks 2000

10:00-Paul Mellor

12:00-Sharks

14:00-Chammas v Gus

17:40-Gallen v SBW

29:00-Tickets

29:15-Walkout Song

30:10-Boxing & Fear

34:00-Sparing

41:00-Challengers

46:00-CTE

49:00-Family

50:00-Sharks 2025

52:30-Jimmy Maloney

55:00-6 to Go

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Warwick Capper’s five year ban, mutiny on the deep sea fishing trip Cooper’s wasted career and who’s the stinker? 

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The boys break down Queensland’s gutsy Game II win, dissecting the key moments and standout performances. From brutal hits to big plays, they unpack how the Maroons turned the series on its head.

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0:00-Woods v Slater

4:00-First Impressions

10:00-NSW Discipline

14:00-Momentum

19:00-Best Players

21:30-Protecting the Lead

23:00-NSW Tries

25:00-Turned on it's head

31:00-Game 3

31:40-Nathan Health

33:30-Best Players

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The Blues bring back the band — Cleary x Luai are back with everything to prove.
Over in Maroons camp, Munster’s now captain, and Cherry’s been booted — here comes the chaos.

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0:00-MJs TikTok Addiction

3:00-DCE Dropped

7:00-Maroons

13:00-Stefano Utoikamanu

16:00-Jarome is Back!

19:00-Blues

22:00-Intensity + Refereeing

30:00-Gameplan

34:00-Predictions

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Matt and Trish’s romantic weekend. Friendships gone bad. Chat GPT’s marriage advice and using players as pawns. 

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0:00-Relationship breakdown

9:00-Walkout Song

14:00-Bush Man

17:00-The city

19:30-Elon Musk v Trump

22:00-top 5

25:30-Vegans

28:00-Coopers bad golf

30:00-Willie Peters & Hull KR

34:00-Owen Wilson

41:00-General Lee

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The boys sit down with Bulldogs star Jacob Preston to chat about the fiery Eels vs Bulldogs clash. He opens up about life at the Doggies, his rise in the NRL, and the culture under coach Cameron Ciraldo. Preston also shares insights on his teammates and what drives the squad.

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0:00-2023

4:00-Training

5:00-Parramatta

7:30-Belmore

12:00-Monday Eels Clash

13:00-Max King

18:20-Lachlan Galvin

20:30-Sexpo

22:00-Bulldogs Culture & Ciraldo

25:45-NSW Blues Camp

31:00-Stephen Crichton & Xerri

37:00-The System & Gus

40:00-Teammates

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Nasty review is back, better than ever!! Ben Fordham’s beetle-nut teeth get spotted. Matts biceps are causing a ruckus. Trish accepts that she’s at the bottom of the talent ladder, but strives for success as a stage-mother. Jack shows us his freaky side and Cooper addresses the smear campaign against him.

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0:00-Johns Family Podcast

31:30-Film, Fame & Vinyl

38:25-Recipe of the Week

44:20-Quiz

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Ash Wicks from Two Doting Dads joins the show for a chat full of laughs and dad-life real talk. They dive into Trish’s guest appearance, Matty’s fact-checking, the Manly Sea Eagles, and some cheeky beef with Beaver. From Fatherhood to “big tears = big revenue".

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0:00-The Snip

1:30-Trish on Two Doting Dad's

4:00-Fact Check Matty

6:45-NRL Players

10:00-Marijuana 

12:00-Manly Sauna

15:40-Calendar

16:30-Two Doting Dads

20:30-Post Jack being born

24:00-Reality TV

28:00-Beaver

34:00-Big Tears = Big Revenue

46:00-Family Life

52:00-Social Media

57:00-Partners

1:02:30-Vegas

1:06:00-Lachlan Murdoch

1:10:00-Song to Finish

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We revisit Matt’s bold NRL prophecies from 2008, and Jack slaps a heavy tariff on Trish (emotionally, not economically). Cooper lobs a hand grenade into the mix, and ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is back—this time causing trouble with the council.

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The boys break down all the action from State of Origin Game 1 in their post-match reaction. They share hot takes, key moments, and plenty of passion after a thrilling opener. 

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0:00-First Thoughts

3:30-Queensland Ball Movement

6:30-Stephen Crichton

9:00-Nathan Cleary

11:00-Yeo

12:40-10 Mins Before HT

16:00-Goal Kickers

17:10-2nd half

24:00-Munster

25:30-NSW Best

27:30-QLD Best

28:00-Points

28:30-Origin 2 Perth

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The boys break down the team lists for Origin1 and preview this week’s blockbuster clash.
They dive into each side’s strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups to watch.
Plenty of NRL headlines to kick things off — Galvin to the Dogs, Cheese to Souths, and Madge to the Broncos.

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0:00-Madge & The Broncos

3:45-Katoa

5:00-Cheese & The Rabbits

6:45-Galvin & The Bulldogs

10:30-Dom Young & The Knights

13:30-State of Origin

29:00-Team Lists

40:00-Predictions

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Jack lets out a couple of zingers. Pizza pie, Lovely legs, plover problems, mocking miner birds and surging seagulls. Don’t be afraid to fact check. Matty!

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Josh Addo-Carr shares thoughts on team culture, Critta’s arrival, and the pride of State of Origin. From the Koori Knockout to life after footy, Josh stays grounded in community and culture.

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0:00-Wally v Pricey

4:00-Ray Price

5:00-Sparing Coop

8:30-New Systems

10:00-Bulldogs Success

14:30-Critta’s Arrival

17:50-State of Origin

21:45-Yarrabah

25:00-Australian Camp

27:30-Connect to Culture

34:00-Koori Knockout

37:00-Post-Footy

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Josh Addo-Carr looks back on his rise in rugby league, from early challenges to his current chapter with the Parramatta Eels. He shares career highs, the impact of Storm’s culture, and learning from legends like Billy Slater. From army camps to locker room banter, Josh gives an honest look at what shaped his game.

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0:00-Intro

2:45-Parramatta

7:00-Career

14:00-Storm First Year

17:00-Army Camp

24:30-The Big 3

28:30-Storm Depth

29:30-Billy Slater

33:30-Dressing Room

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The Baddie Patrol was out in full swing last weekend. Cooper gets a geography lesson, Recipe of the Week makes a comeback and when country songs are always playing, he’s a going and she’s a staying.

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Recipe of the week

'Korean/Italian Pasta'

#1 - 300 Grams of Spaghetti into boiling water

#2 - Grab a Large pan (Medium Heat)

#3 - Throw some butter or oil in the pan

#4 -  ADD 4 Cloves of garlic (sliced and crushed) 

#5 - ADD thinly sliced scallions

#6 - ADD 2 tablespoons of Gochujang Paste (Find at most Supermarkets)

#7 - Mix and throw a little pasta water in it to stop it from burning

#8 - ADD 1 Tablespoon of Rice Wine Vinegar

#9 - ADD 1 Tablespoon of Honey

#10 - ADD Pasta to the pan & Mix through (Continue to ADD Pasta Water till you reach a consistency of your liking.)

#11 - Serve

0:00-Cooper's Problem

4:00-Country Music

5:15-The Baddie Patrol

9:45-Country Music Song

11:40-Bulldogs & Comebacks

16:40-Cooper on Sunrise

19:20-Josh Addo Carr Monday!

25:00-Vegas Teams

28:15-Film, Fame & Vinyl

37:15-Jack's Segment

41:40-Recipe of the Week!

46:00-Trish's Quiz

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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

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WARNING FOR LISTENERS - This Episode contains Sensitive Topics

Matty and Cooper chat with former UK Special Forces soldier, Royal Marines Commando, and Royal Engineer Ant Middleton about Head game, climbing Everest, accountability, society today & mates like Sam Burgess.

Ant Middleton is back in Australia with The Trilogy Tour, his most powerful and transformative live experience yet. 

Trilogy Tour has been rescheduled to the following dates:

Saturday 19th July 2025 - The Star Event Centre, Pyrmont NSW

Saturday 26th July 2025 - The Star Theatre, Gold Coast QLD

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0:00-Head Game

3:20-Mt. Everest

7:30-Ant's Service

10:30-Afghanistan 

14:00-Accountability

18:00-Conscience

23:30-Africa

25:30-NATO

26:30-Sam Burgess

27:40-SAS TV Show

37:00-Judging Character

39:00-Society Today

43:30-Craig Bellamy

47:00-Mayor of London

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How good are Rugby League people! Cooper delivers an accidental monologue, 
Matt relives the moment he got Steph Curried, Owen Wilson loves Magic Round,
and who is Rugby League’s best sledger?

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0:00-Cooper Car Accident

13:00-Magic Round

24:30-Max Plath & Sledgers

31:00-Getting Steph Curried

34:40-Fletcher Sharpe

36:00-Live Show

38:00-Josh Giddey

42:00-Blind Draft

47:00-Cooper's Quiz

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Cooper and Matty catch up withJoel Caine to talk footy, Fletch, life after the game, and some wild personal stories — including the legend of Johnny Gambler.

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0:00-Intro

1:30-Working with Fletch

5:00-Childhood

12:00-Father in Law

16:00-Sports Schools

17:30-Recruitment Stories

28:30-Careers

32:00-2000 Wests Tigers

41:40-Johnny Gambler!

47:00-Incredible story

55:00-Radio 

59:00-Melbourne Cup

1:03:00-Chemistry

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Who sent Matt home in a cab? Jack lands one of his best zingers, Coop plays the Good Samaritan and find out what AI really thinks of Trish.

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0:00-Snakes

9:00-Choose a Drink!

16:15-Thursday Card Reveal

18:45-Friday Footy!

22:30-Sunny Coast Twins

24:00-Collapse

32:15-It's Magic

42:45-Feedback

45:00-Bulldogs Boys

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Justin 'Scope' Horo joins the hosts to delve into the internal tensions at Manly, share a memorable story involving Richie Fa'aoso, discuss the challenges of retirement, explore his journey with YKTR, and reflects on working with the great Willie Mason.

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0:00-2013 Grand Final

2:30-Tension at Manly

10:00-Player Meetings

14:40-Richie Faʻaoso

18:20-Retirement

22:00-YKTR

24:00-Willie Mason

28:10-Tyson Gamble

33:00-Criticism

39:00-Lone Survivor

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Justin 'Scope' Horo joins the hosts to share stories from their Byron Bay adventures, discuss Daly Cherry-Evans' leadership, delve into NRL training regimens, and analyze the current NRL market.

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0:00-Upper Crust

4:00-Byron Bay Trip

9:00-The Dad Bod

10:15-DCE's Wedding

12:15-NRL Training

18:00-Daly's Backrowers

26:45-NRL Market

30:00-Scopes Career

33:00-Haynes Run

40:00-Parramatta

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At this week's family gathering, Cooper steals the spotlight with hilarious tales from Matty's childhood in Cessnock. Meanwhile, a deep dive into Gaz and Gayle's YouTube history reveals more than a few surprises.

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0:00-Homeland Insecurity

3:30-Australian Characters

7:30-The Pope

10:20-Gary & Gayle

23:00-Kurt Gidley

34:00-Anzac Jersey's

40:00-Blind Draft

42:45-Trish's Quiz

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We're revisiting the clips that had our socials buzzing and listeners hitting replay. Join us as we relive the top moments that made this month unforgettable.

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0:00-Hello Sport

2:30-Brandon Smith

7:20-Family Podcast

12:40-Jamie Humphreys

14:09-Braith Anasta

18:50-Hindy in Vegas

19:50-Fletch in Vegas

21:00-Jarchy

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In this episode, the boys chat with Jamie Humphreys, South Sydney Rabbitohs' new halfback, about his impressive start to the 2025 NRL season. They discuss his transition from the Manly Sea Eagles to earning the No.7 jersey at Souths under coach Wayne Bennett and much more!

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0:00-Cooper Intro

0:40-Welcome Jamie

5:30-RL Heritage

7:00-South Sydney Rabbitohs

14:00-Army Camp

18:00-Wayne Bennett

22:00-Your Role

27:00-Russell Crowe

28:30-Josh Schuster

31:00-England/London Broncos

42:00-Hype

43:00-Pranks

48:00-Manly Exit

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Matty laces up for his first run in fifteen years—with predictably hilarious results. Jack suffers through some brutal secondhand embarrassment, while Coops unveils his legendary “Divorced Dad” playlist. Meanwhile, Trish takes a vow of silence. 🤫

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0:00-The Huns

2:00-NRL Scandal Relay

17:30-Vow of Silence

21:30-Matty's Mishap

24:30-Strength & Conditioners

26:00-Mattys Predicament

33:30-Live Show! Magic Round

35:00-Playgrounds

37:45-Cinema

49:00-Blind Draft

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Hello Sports 'Tom & Eddy' to chat with Cooper & Matty about cricketing legends, coaches playing mind games, mysterious wombat holes, and their love for the great Billy Birmingham. Classic dribble. Iconic nonsense.

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0:00-Enhanced

8:40-Breakfast Radio

11:00-Cheese

13:30-Coache Mindgames

19:50-Shane Keith

22:20-Andrew Symonds

25:00-Producing Podcasts

28:30-Parramatta Games

34:00-The Scammer

37:00-Billy Birmingham

42:00-The Wombat Hole

46:00-Charnze

48:30-Rodney Rude

50:00-What's Next?

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Hello Sports Tom & Eddy join Cooper & Matty to talk Punters & Dribblers, the legend that is becoming Good Day Hill, rogue Wikipedia edits, and how Hello Sport became a cult phenomenon.   

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0:00-Skin In The Game

4:00-Bad Gigs

7:45-The Punters & Dribblers

12:40-Good Day Hill

19:00-Andrew Abdo

21:00-Eddy's Advice

23:00-Journo Infiltration

26:20-Starting Hello Sport

35:00-Dyor Johns

37:00-Best Guests

41:00-Building Hello Sport

42:00-WATCH PART 2!

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She’s back, the prodigal daughter returns. We’ve got the Cooper Johns Cup, Bellyache’s Jimmy’s, Aristotle, Mickey Mouse and the Virgin Mary. Welcome to Matthew’s new Game Show!

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Brandon Smith joins Cooper & Matty to chat Roosters, Storm army camps, and recovery.
He reflects on his time at the Roosters, the COVID bubble with Coops, and his move to Souths.

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0:00-Intro

3:30-Melbourne Work Program

7:30-ACL Recovery

10:00-Wayne Bennett

13:00-Souths Easts Poaching

14:00-Fletch Sackings

16:30-NRL Relationships

22:00-COVID Bubbles

28:30-Vunivalu

30:30-Ping Pong Tournament

32:40-Families in Camp

34:00-Byron Bay Trip

42:00-Passport Issue

46:00-Bali Trip

48:20-Turbo Rounds

50:00-Bluetooth Bandit

53:40-Storm Army Camp

59:45-Tino v Cheese

1:01:30-Leaving Melbourne

1:06:00-Wrestle

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Trish is MIA, Matty and Jack hijack Cooper’s phone, Multis go wrong, and Marty’s big night steals the show.

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0:00-Trish is away

1:10-Serial Killers

5:00-Text DCE

11:00-Gaming

17:20-Titans v Roosters

18:50-The Beatles Biopic

20:00-Coopers Multi

21:50-Coopers Quiz

27:30-Film, Fame & Vinyl

35:00-Blind Draft

38:30-Dribble

43:00-Bikie Gloves

44:30-Weekend Matches

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Cooper & Matty dive into the latest NRL headlines, starting with Daly Cherry-Evans’ future—will he remain at Manly, or is there a shock move on the cards for 2026? They also break down the possibility of Latrell Mitchell shifting back to the centres and what it means for South Sydney. Plus, Cooper dials up NBA star Josh Giddey after his incredible buzzer-beater against the Chicago Bulls.

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0:00-DCE Situation

16:00-Media in NRL

20:00-Lessons In Media

27:00-Bias in the NRL

29:30-Manly Presentation

33:00-Club Tactics

35:30-Where DCE Lands

40:00-Sydney Roosters

44:40-Latrell is back!

47:30-Cooper Calls Josh Giddey!

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In this episode, Cooper & Matty chat with Australian designer Daniel Patrick about his journey from playing Jersey Flegg rugby league to building a globally recognized fashion brand. They explore his transition from sports to design, his collaborations with top athletes, and how he went from the footy field to outfitting stars like Justin Bieber.

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0:00-Intro

3:30-NRL Vegas

5:30-Launching a brand

9:00-First Product

14:00-Justin Bieber

15:45-Adidas & James Harden

20:30-Selling your Product

22:30-Predicting Fashion

25:20-Travis Kelce

33:45-NRL PLayers Collab

36:00-Lessons in starting a brand

39:15-Los Angeles

47:00-Lone Survivor

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Manly Fans' desperate plea to the Trbojevic's. Matt's oestrogen levels are back on the rise, and Trish gets a little feedback on shit school lunches. 

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0:00-Intro

2:40-Olympic Sport

9:00-Daly Cherry Evans

16:00-Strange Addictions

24:00-Rosehill Racecourse

30:20-Film, Fame & Vinyl

37:30-Blind Draft

41:00-Homeland Insecurity

45:30-Quiz

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Cooper & Matty sit down with Rugby League great Mark "Spudd" Carroll to chat about his legendary career, toughest opponents, brutal rivalries, and thoughts on the modern game. Spudd also shares wild behind-the-scenes stories and insights

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0:00-Terry Hill

5:50-Meeting MJ

8:30-Music

11:15-Tours

16:30-NSW Cup Players

21:00-Russell Crowe

33:30-The Chief

48:15-Tommy Raudonikis 

51:50-Beaver

55:20-Tough Talk

1:07:15-Lone Survivor

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Sam Rockwell, take a bow. Coach explodes at Jack, John C Reilly's debut single, & Conspiracy theories run rampant.

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Cooper & Matty are joined by Fox Sports presenter and former NRL star Braith Anasta. The boys chat about the Vegas experience, their thoughts on the season’s opening rounds, and Braith’s journey from premiership-winning playmaker to media personality. They also dive into why Braith always seems to be in the headlines—whether it's his on-air takes, past career, or something else entirely!

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0:00-Vegas

8:20-Mexicola

9:40-NRL 360

18:15-Player Management

26:00-Early Career

38:45-Signing with Roosters

44:00-Media

54:00-Uncle Andrew

57:30-Lone Survivor

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The boys reveal the effect of Matt's absent parenting. Craig Bellamy shares his thoughts about being followed around by a camera and guess who cops a text this week!

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0:00-Intro

8:00-Round 1

12:20-Craig Bellamy Doco

21:45-Mick Fanning

26:20-White Lotus

32:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl

38:00-Blind Draft

42:30-Coopers Quiz

49:00-Family Messages

52:00-Madge text

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Cooper & Matty react to Dylan Brown’s record-breaking move to Newcastle, what it means for the Knights and where it leaves Parramatta. They also review Round 1 and give their tips for Round 2.

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0:00-Reaction

18:30-Parramatta

24:00-Round 1

31:00-Round 2

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This week, the boys are joined by Sea Eagles hooker Lachlan Croker to chat about the 2025 Manly squad, Chris Stapleton, Haumole Olakau’atu’s huge hit on Leon, and the great Jason Croker. Plenty of laughs and insights in this one!

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0:00-Intro

3:50-Chris Stapleton

6:00-Crokes Birthday Party

10:30-Haemole Hit

15:30-Manly 2025

23:00-Crookwell

26:00-Jason Croker

35:00-Canberra Raiders

37:00-Raiders to Manly

40:00-Turbo/DCE

44:30-Tough Talk

47:30-Lone Survivor

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Back from Vegas, and Matt encourages Cooper to text Ricky after their unsavory incident. We have a wedding proposal, Jack's MVP performance in Sin City, Haumole's big hit, and possibly the worst karaoke bar in history.

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0:00-Intro

3:00-Gene Hackman

5:00-Leon

8:00-North Korea

13:00-Locations Location

23:00-Ricky v Coop

30:00-Listeners

36:30-Fisher

40:30-Brian Carney

44:30-Thunder

46:00-Coopers Quiz

52:00-Giveaway!

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This week, Cooper & Matty are joined by rugby league royalty—Super League legend Martin Offiah! One of the greatest try-scorers the game has ever seen, Martin shares incredible stories from his illustrious career, from his early days in England to lighting up the Super League and beyond.

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0:00-Intro

1:20-Sons Football

2:30-Union to League

6:50-Morris Lindsey

9:45-Ellery Hanley

12:00-Coming out to Australia

13:00-First Try in Australia

15:30-Brian Smith

18:40-Wembley 

24:30-Legacy 

26:00-Watching Sons play

28:20-Career after Football

30:00-Tiny Hands Johns

31:19-Lone Survivor 

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Matty, Cooper, Trish, and Jack relive their wild Vegas adventure, from casino highs and lows to the excitement of NRL Round 0. They share hilarious stories, unexpected moments, and their take on how rugby league landed in Sin City.

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0:00-Las Vegas

7:00-Casinos

12:00-Stories

24:00-Blind Draft

28:00-Film, Fame & Vinyl

35:00-Coopers Quiz

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Cooper & Matty continue their deep dive into the NRL’s Vegas experience, this time joined by league legend Nathan Hindmarsh. As the countdown to Round 0 continues, the boys swap stories from Sin City, covering the best (and worst) moments so far. They’re also joined by producer Ben Hogarth, who adds his own insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the trip.

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0:00-Intro

1:30-Trish & Fletch

4:15-Hindys Bunker

6:40-Garth Brooks

7:30-Year 13

9:00-Haumole

11:00-Fletch & Hindy

23:20-Coopers Kleptomania

28:40-Parramatta

31:00-Lone Survivor 

37:00-Vegas Predictions

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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 

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Cooper & Matty preview the 2025 NRL season, covering key preseason moments, squad changes, and South Sydney’s injury troubles. They’re joined briefly by recently retired Storm star Christian Welch, who talks about Melbourne’s 2025 outlook, and this year’s top contenders.

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0:00-Christian Welch

6:30-Season Preview

15:30-Tigers + Jarome Luai

18:15-Broncos + Madge

21:35-Eels + Dylan Brown

27:20-Dolphins + The Hammer

30:20-Storm + Craig Bellamy

35:00-Rabbitohs + Wayne

38:30-Warriors + Egan

41:15-Bulldogs

43:20-Dragons + Roosters + Raiders

48:20-Pressure Clubs

56:35-Sharks

1:00:55-Sea Eagles

1:03:00-Panthers

1:05:00-Dally M Top 3

1:06:20-2025 Top 8

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Jack enjoys using Cooper for target practice, Matt's being being a little b*tch, and Trish is ringing the boys' old school for a refund. 

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0:00-Coops in trouble

2:00-Vegas is coming

5:30-Missing Dog

7:30-Divorce

11:00-Spirit Animal

18:00-Orange

22:00-Little Old Ladied

24:00-Coopers House Party

27:00-Pete Deppler Challenge

34:00-All Stars

40:00-Angus Sampson

42:00-Blind Draft

50:00-White Lotus

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Jack Archdale, aka Jarchy from the We Mean Well podcast, joins Cooper & Matty for a fun and entertaining chat. They dive into his journey in the radio industry, the success of We Mean Well, and share plenty of hilarious stories along the way.

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0:00-Cold Intro

2:00-Introduction

3:45-Bus Drinking

6:30-Jarch Meets Matty

9:00-Ricky Stuart Lunch

11:20-Rugby League

14:00-Volk

15:30-Legendary Status

19:15-Walcha

21:00-Criticism

29:30-Matty Singing

31:00-Hitched

32:30-Phil the cat

33:40-2 DayFM

38:00-Media

41:15-Tough Talk

45:50-We Mean Well

56:45-Jarch’s Impersonation

57:00-Eagle Rock

1:00:00-Wedding Speeches

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Reg Reagan makes an appearance, Matthews reveals his MAFS addiction, Cooper’s secret shame is exposed, Jack reaches out to international listeners, and Trish threatens to walk out.

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0:00-New Studio

9:00-MAFS

14:00-Bitcoin

19:00-Trump

23:00-Superbowl

29:30-Blind Draft

35:30-Film, Fame & Vinyl

43:00-Listeners of the world

48:00-Ed Sheeran

50:30-Coopers Quiz

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