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Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

JOHNS MEDIA
Rugby League
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Wayne Bennett
Sports
Latrell Mitchell
Luke Brooks
National Rugby League
Mental Health
Rabbit League
Penrith Panthers
Grand Final
Jason Demetriou
Journalism
Australian Idol
Vegas
Australia
Music Industry
Social Media
Craig Bellamy
Malcolm Reilly

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.

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Recent Guests

Peter Bedell
Journalist/News insider
Media
Episode: How Tinny's The Easter Bunny?
Byron Leach
Local rugby league veteran, front-row forward for Harbour Devils
Harbour Devils
Episode: Matty's Going To The White House đŸ‡ș🇾
Tom Slingsby
Olympic gold medalist, sailor
SailGP team Bonds Flying Roos / Oracle Team USA
Episode: #82 | Tom Slingsby | The Hidden Mindset Behind The Broncos 2025 Success
Kieran Foran
Professional rugby league player, interviewee
Episode: #81 | Kieran Foran | Career Highs, The Comebacks & Footy’s Toughest Battles
Matthew Gidley
Former NRL player, McDonald's owner and Newcastle Knights legend
McDonald's owner (Newcastle franchisees)
Episode: #80 | Matthew Gidley | McDonald’s Owner, Newcastle Knights Legend & Vegas
Willie Peters
NRL coach and former player, head coach of Hull KR during the interview period
Hull Kingston Rovers (Hull KR)
Episode: #79 | Willie Peters | Vegas, Beating the Broncos & Next NRL Coach?
Brian Carney
Former professional rugby league player and fan favorite guest
Episode: #78 | Pre-Drinks in Vegas with Brian Carney
Martin O'Brien
Neighbor and friend of the host, involved in real estate
Shore Commercial Property
Episode: Meet Our Neighbour Marty
 + Haas to Souths? We’re Not Buying It
Brad Thorn
Rugby player and coach, known for his achievements in rugby league and rugby union
Episode: #75 | Brad Thorn | All Blacks Culture, 4x NRL Premierships & World Cup Pressure

Hosts

Matty Johns
Co-host and a central figure in the podcast known for his humorous storytelling and deep knowledge of rugby league.
Cooper Johns
Co-host and a prominent voice known for his banter and expertise in the sports narrative and analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 907 ratings
  • Keep up the round reviews.

    Please keep up the round reviews. Saves me from having to listen to other podcasts dribble on. Matty is straight to the point and it’s all footy, journos on every other podcast always trying to create a scene/drama!. Let’s just fall footy! Thanks for the podcast guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rad collection
    Australiaa month ago
  • Shovel

    Getting very stale unfortunately. Cooper is fading quickly. A shovel awaits him

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Killdogmillionaire
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love Always and Laugh

    I love this podcast the we definitely need a part 2 episode of Gary and Gayle. I love the family pod on a Friday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    74ren
    Australia5 months ago
  • The best ever

    Your best ever podcast Gazza and Gail are fantastic and I bet there are so many thousand more stories we would love to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynnie sim
    Australia5 months ago
  • Scott Drinkwater

    This backstage podcast is brilliant boys, big fan đŸ‘ŒđŸ»

    Scott Drinkwater podcast is the best so far, absolute cracker!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TMac0128
    Australia6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging mix of personal anecdotes and sports discussion, finding the hosts' chemistry enjoyable.
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There are suggestions for improvements regarding audio quality and some mixed feedback about the hosts' dynamics.

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#77 | Bronson Garlick | Storm to Rabbitohs, Bennett’s Training Shift & Bellamy’s Army Camps
Q: Did you enjoy your time in Melbourne?
Bronson confirms it was a great learning experience, emphasizing the importance of hard work and humility in his development as a player.
#77 | Bronson Garlick | Storm to Rabbitohs, Bennett’s Training Shift & Bellamy’s Army Camps
Q: What are your thoughts on Wayne Bennett's coaching style?
Bronson appreciates Bennett's personable approach and ability to manage different types of players effectively, indicating a more empathetic coaching style.
#77 | Bronson Garlick | Storm to Rabbitohs, Bennett’s Training Shift & Bellamy’s Army Camps
Q: How does training at the Rabbitohs compare to the Melbourne type system?
Bronson finds the style of training refreshing with better scheduling, allowing players to get home to their families and maintain a good work-life balance.
#75 | Brad Thorn | All Blacks Culture, 4x NRL Premierships & World Cup Pressure
Q: Thorny, can I ask you, when you're in a moment, like when you're doing these achievements, winning Grand Finals, winning World Cups, you never really take a moment to sit back and think of all the achievements you're doing?
You've got to be driven and focused on the next goal, but now reflecting on the past through writing a book brings a realization of all the successes.
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Q: What do you want for Christmas this year?
I'm hard to buy for and I'm hard to get gifts for, but what I want is something to do with footy.

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1. Peter Bedell
2. Byron Leach
3. Tom Slingsby
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6. Willie Peters
7. Brian Carney
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