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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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  

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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  

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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! Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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. 🤫 Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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?    

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.    Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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!    

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! Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au 

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

Trish is MIA, Matty and Jack hijack Cooper’s phone, Multis go wrong, and Marty’s big night steals the show. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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!

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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.  Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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 Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au    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

Sam Rockwell, take a bow. Coach explodes at Jack, John C Reilly's debut single, & Conspiracy theories run rampant. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au 

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! Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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

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! Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au  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    

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:  https://linktr.ee/BackstageCooperMatty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Reaction 18:30-Parramatta 24:00-Round 1 31:00-Round 2

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! Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree - Johns Family Podcast Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au    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