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Matty & Cronk

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NRL
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If you want informed and detailed NRL insights, this is the place for you to listen. Every week during the NRL season, we’ll publish an episode of Matty’s Fox Sports Australia show, ‘Matty & Cronk’. He, and fellow Fox Sports commentator, Cooper Cronk, analyse all things NRL, seeing things others don’t even know exist. Educate your football mind.

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Latest Episodes

Matty and Cooper are back for season 2026 and reviewing round 1 of the year.

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Matty is joined by Cooper Cronk to review Broncos wild win, Storm's spine strength, Grand Final Week hype, predictions for the decider & more.

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Matty is joined by Cooper Cronk to discuss Panthers machine & review Bulldogs' season. Plus they preview Walsh v Cleary Prelim Final showdown.

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Matty is joined by Cooper Cronk to recap Sunday's Madness, Raiders Failure To Clinch, Storm On A Roll, Cleary's Masterclass & Sharks To Kick On.

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Recent Guests

Billy Walters
Professional rugby player, currently with the Broncos
Brisbane Broncos
Episode: 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Episode - The best of 2024 - Part 4
Cameron Soraldo
Coach of the Bulldogs
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Sean Johnson
NRL player
Warriors
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Noémie Fox
Younger sister of three-time gold medalist Jess Fox, who won gold, becoming a celebrated athlete herself
Episode: 🇫🇷 Matty & the Missile in Paris: This is Noémie’s moment
Brent Reedy
News Corp
Episode: 🇫🇷 Matty & the Missile in Paris: Don’t doubt the king
Jess Holleran
Olympic sports reporter
Episode: 🇫🇷 Matty & the Missile in Paris: Egg and spoon at the Olympics
Pete Badel
News Corp journalist
News Corp
Episode: 🇫🇷 Matty & the Missile in Paris: Rain, hail or shine
James Magnuson
Two-time Olympian and world champion
Episode: 🇫🇷 Matty & the Missile in Paris: Rain, hail or shine
Buzz Rothfield
Celebrity guest and sports journalist
The Daily Telegraph
Episode: 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Episode - This is getting a little smutty...for my brand

Hosts

Matty
Host of Matty & Cronk; Fox Sports Australia commentator with long-form NRL insights.
Cooper Cronk
Co-host and former NRL player known for tactical analysis; long-running sports broadcaster.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • 🤡🤡🤡they are reviewing round 1 after round 2 has finished 🤡🤡🤡

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Jack
    14 days ago
  • Family Podcast Fan

    Look forward to listening to the Family Podcast every Friday morning. Love the dynamic between everyone. Where can we listen to the Family in 2025? Backstage with Cooper and Matty Johns Podcast feed? I’m already following 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnzy1997
    Australiaa year ago
  • My Johns family review

    I LOVE this podcast, the best ever. Trish you are a Wonder Woman putting up with 3 males in the house, love your work. Your a stylish woman to, I watch the episodes on you You tube as well & it’s even funnier.

    I must say, it’s better than Lego

    Amanda

    From Albion Park

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AuntyManda
    Australia2 years ago
  • Like the Football talk, not interested in the family ties.

    NRL, not Olympics. 👎

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Harry Harbord Morant
    Australia2 years ago
  • Not impressed

    Love time fan, first time reviewer. Unfortunately, lost respect for Matty after his poor behaviour towards women. Shame. Would have loved to support this podcast. Maybe would be better hear more from POC instead of the same white toxic man.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    joydlon11
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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A number of reviews highlight guest quality and strong storytelling.
A few listeners praise deep insights and engaging banter between Matty and Cooper.
There are complaints about pushing gambling ads and some debate about family-focused content versus pure sports analysis.
Some listeners note ads (gambling specifically) can be excessive.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#77
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#87
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#207
United Arab Emirates/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Round 27 Takeaways- Finals Here We Come!
Q: Can the Melbourne Storm win the competition?
Of course, they can win the competition.
Round 3 Takeaways
Q: Who are your top three players after three rounds for the Dally M awards?
Payne Haas, Tyrone May, and Kaelan Ponga stand out so far this season.
Round 3 Takeaways
Q: What do you think of Dylan Brown's performance given his high-pressure contract?
He should simplify his game and focus on his strengths rather than trying to finesse.
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Episode - The best of 2024 - Part 4
Q: Do you think he's harder on you than the other players?
Sometimes, he does like to take the piss and will highlight the good or bad plays during reviews.
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Episode - "Riddle Me This"
Q: What tips do you have for raising children and maintaining a good relationship?
Balance is key, and having open discussions with children helps foster that relationship.

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A show delivering in-depth NRL analysis with a focus on game strategy, player form, and league-wide trends. Episodes cover grand final previews, team-by-team takeaways, and tactical breakdowns from a coaching and broadcast perspective, often highlighting expansion talk and fan energy around big matches. A standout feature is the host duo's combination of insider commentary and long-form storytelling, which helps listeners grasp the nuances behind results and decisions while staying entertaining for rugby league fans who want more than game recaps.

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Matty & Cronk launched 10 years ago and published 451 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Matty & Cronk include:

1. Billy Walters
2. Cameron Soraldo
3. Sean Johnson
4. Noémie Fox
5. Brent Reedy
6. Jess Holleran
7. Pete Badel
8. James Magnuson

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