Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

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1. #74 | Peter Powers | Hypnosis, Footy Show Fame & Celebrity Stories

   26 Jan 2026 · 34 min

   Famous hypnotist and comedian Peter Powers joins the show to unpack Matty’s reaction and iconic Footy Show moments.They dive into hypnosis myths, celebrity encounters, and some truly wild incidents. Peter Powers Tour…

2. Salmon Spunk, Beckham Feuds & Cooper Quits Radio?!

   22 Jan 2026 · 52 min

   The Johns family fire through tennis, shark attacks, road rage and a Beckham feud that spirals quickly. Cooper drops a radio bombshell while Matty delivers one of his strangest facts yet. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow…

3. #73 | Reuben Garrick

   18 Jan 2026 · 52 min

   Reuben Garrick joins ahead of his wedding this week to chat about life at the Sea Eagles in 2026 and his move to the Roosters in 2027. They cover training, work ethic, and funny off-field moments like wedding season…

4. Matty Johns Meets YUNGBLUD

   15 Jan 2026 · 52 min

   There’s talk of golf with Gaz, the cricket over the break, and an unexpected dinner with YUNGBLUD. We wrap it up with Cooper’s Bob Katter, plus the best (and worst) TV watched over the holidays. Subscribe, Watch, and…

5. NRL 2026 SHOCKS: New Rule Changes, Zac Lomax to Melbourne Storm? & Travis Head Goes Bang

   11 Jan 2026 · 46 min

   The boys kick off 2026 breaking down the NRL rule changes set to shock fans, the growing whispers around Zac Lomax and a potential move to the Melbourne Storm, and Travis Head’s explosive cricket run that’s taken…

6. Matty's Flashback Pick: It's So Weird...But It's So Funny

   8 Jan 2026 · 1 h 03 min

   Matty's Favourite pick from our Archives in 2022 - Get Ready for this one. “This week brings us dating apps and catfishing, Swiss army dildos and sauna etiquette, plus get your rotten potatoes ready, the stand up…

7. Our Best Prank Calls of 2025

   4 Jan 2026 · 28 min

   We’ve dug through the archives and pulled out our best-ever prank calls — featuring Nicho Hynes, Ray Hadley, Bulldogs Ritchie, Razzman on Brad Parker, and Adam Elliott. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full…

8. Christmas Special 🎄

   18 Dec 2025 · 41 min

   Please note this episode was recorded before the tragic events at Bondi last Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and the wider community. We stand with all those affected by this…

9. BEST OF BACKSTAGE: VOL. 2

   14 Dec 2025 · 35 min

   The laughs, stories and chaos continue in Best of Backstage: Vol. 2. Featuring unforgettable moments with Gaz & Gayle, Drinky, Jason Ryles, Jarome Hughes, Gal, Twally, Kurt Gidkey, Jake Trbojevic and Connor Watson —…

10. Cooper's Flashback Pick: Cameron Smith Joins Us Before His Last Ever Game.

    11 Dec 2025 · 53 min

    There's a lot in this episode… ahead of the Grand Final Cameron Smith calls in for a big chat with Matty and the gang, also Jack is very hungover after just arriving home from the Bunnies end of season festivities, the…

11. BEST OF BACKSTAGE: VOL. 1

    7 Dec 2025 · 39 min

    Featuring Braith Anasta, Fletch & Hindy, Jarch, Laurie Daley, Brad Parker, Spud Carroll, Mitchell Starc, Brandon Smith (“Cheese”), Joel Caine and Fox Sports’ own “Foxy.” From wild pranks to footy tales and everything…

12. Trish's Flashback Pick: Cooper's NRL Debut 2020

    4 Dec 2025 · 44 min

    Big news as Cooper Johns makes his first grade debut for The Storm, Jack gets injured when training with The Souths… the family discuss who has been approached for reality TV and of course we've got all your favourite…

13. The Last Laugh - Razzman is Back! & The Lomax Party

    30 Nov 2025 · 41 min

    The boys wrap up the year with chaos, laughs, and a few questionable memories. Razzman’s back with a Christmas job enquiry, Brad Parker cops a prank, and The Fray makes a surprise return. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow…

14. Swipe Right on the Johns 📱💘

    27 Nov 2025 · 56 min

    Love is in the air! Matty, Trish, Cooper & Jack play matchmaker this week — setting up blind dates for listeners, debating the art of romantic gestures, and testing each other’s best (and worst) pick-up lines.…

15. #72 | Nicho Hynes

    23 Nov 2025 · 1 h 05 min

    Nicho Hynes drops by for what was meant to be a calm chat about Season 2025. Instead — we got Byron Bay Drama, prank wars, a ping pong meltdown, and a “Shoot, Shag, Marry” segment that nearly ended Cooper’s career.…

16. “30 Years, The Berghain & a Bad Proposal 💍”

    20 Nov 2025 · 50 min

    30 years of marriage to the most awkward proposals ever. The gang revisits “The Burgheim” story, shares proposal disasters, and debates the best film romances of all time. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full…

17. #71 | Gary & Gayle Johns

    16 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Matty welcomes his parents, Gayle and Gary Johns — Cooper’s Nan and Pop — for a hilarious, heartfelt chat about 55 years of marriage, wild Mad Mondays, junior footy memories, and the characters who shaped the Johns…

18. Cooper’s Rubber Ducky 🦆

    13 Nov 2025 · 55 min

    The Johns family bounce from honouring Remembrance Day before diving into Cooper’s rubber ducky saga, Matty’s new tattoo, and a few haunting Snapchat encounters. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on…

19. From Oasis to The Ashes, DCE’s a Rooster & R360 Update

    9 Nov 2025 · 41 min

    Cooper & Matty go from Britpop to backlines, unpacking Oasis mania and England’s Ashes soul-searching. They react to Daly Cherry-Evans’ Roosters switch. Plus, fresh updates on R360 and a few laughs along the way.…

20. Honey… We Own the Titans

    6 Nov 2025 · 50 min

    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.…

21. #70 | Tommy Berry: Melbourne Cup Mindset🏆

    2 Nov 2025 · 56 min

    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…

22. Halloween Special! 🎃

    30 Oct 2025 · 52 min

    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.…

23. #69 | Scott Drinkwater

    26 Oct 2025 · 1 h 06 min

    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.…

24. Kevin Rudd vs. Trump, Ghosts Tours & Louvre Robbery 🇫🇷💰

    23 Oct 2025 · 59 min

    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…

25. #68 | Jason Ryles

    19 Oct 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    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…

26. “The Monkeys Are Teaming Up Against Uncle Joey”

    16 Oct 2025 · 56 min

    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. 👀 Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full…

27. #67 | Dylan Walker

    12 Oct 2025 · 54 min

    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. Subscribe, Watch, and…

28. Jack Johns, take a bow!

    9 Oct 2025 · 51 min

    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? Subscribe, Watch, and…

29. Walsh, Haas & The GF Madness — Brisbane’s Big Night! Plus International Selections & R360 👀

    7 Oct 2025 · 1 h 06 min

    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. Subscribe,…

30. “Walkouts & Grand Finals”

    2 Oct 2025 · 59 min

    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. Subscribe,…

31. Grand Final Fever: Broncos v Storm Preview

    30 Sep 2025 · 53 min

    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…

32. Broncos End the Dynasty! Storm Survive Sharks | Finals Prelim Review

    28 Sep 2025 · 55 min

    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…

33. "This has to be our WORST episode ever!"

    25 Sep 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    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…

34. DO or DIE: Can Sharks Stun? Can Broncos Break the Dynasty? | Finals Week 3 Preview

    23 Sep 2025 · 56 min

    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…

35. Sharks Sink Raiders & Panthers Maul the Dogs | Finals Week 2 Review + Fletch & Hindy

    21 Sep 2025 · 55 min

    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…

36. “This Curry Nearly KILLED the Johns Family ”

    18 Sep 2025 · 55 min

    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),…

37. Sexton THE MAN! Finals Week 2 Preview

    16 Sep 2025 · 47 min

    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…

38. “Reece Walsh: Best 15 Minutes Ever? & Will He Be Suspended?" | Finals Week 1 Review

    14 Sep 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    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.…

39. “Darling, You Weren’t Building an Ark” 🌊🐐

    11 Sep 2025 · 50 min

    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,…

40. “Is Reece Walsh Really OUT?!" Finals Bombshells

    9 Sep 2025 · 53 min

    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…

41. #66 | Jahrome Hughes

    7 Sep 2025 · 1 h 00 min

    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,…

42. Enter the Razzman & Reece Walsh’s Flushie Celebration

    4 Sep 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    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…

43. #65 | Ray Hadley | Part 2

    31 Aug 2025 · 41 min

    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,…

44. #65 | Ray Hadley | Part 1

    31 Aug 2025 · 48 min

    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,…

45. “Nothing Says Prime Evil Like a Cat In a Lap”

    28 Aug 2025 · 50 min

    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.…

46. Ray Hadley & the Johns Boys Stitch Up Bulldog Ritchie over Joey - Ryles–Eels Feud

    27 Aug 2025 · 6:43

    “A Sneak Peek into Next Week’s Episode with Legendary Broadcaster Ray Hadley – Enjoy the Preview!” Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:…

47. #64 | Player Manager: Steve 'Chimes' Gillis

    24 Aug 2025 · 1 h 03 min

    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…

48. A Few Beers With Some Wallabies🦘 👀

    21 Aug 2025 · 50 min

    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…

49. #63 | Alex Twal

    17 Aug 2025 · 55 min

    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…

50. Matty & Joey’s Homeland Insecurity

    14 Aug 2025 · 1 h 00 min

    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…