Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Blues coach Laurie Daley joins us to reflect on the 2026 State of Origin series, revealing the key selection calls, leadership decisions and tactical moments that shaped NSW's success. He opens up on the pressure of coaching, his health scare, and the personal toll Origin takes on coaches and their families.
The Johns family investigates one of life's greatest mysteries while a passionate local Italian launches an emotional campaign to bring Gutho home. Matty reveals his ultimate midlife crisis and delivers a surprisingly heartfelt love letter to the Escort in another beautifully unhinged episode.
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0:00-B B Bounce!
3:00–Laurie’s Health
6:30–Off the Drink
8:45–Ricky Stuart
12:00–Health Scare Article
15:00–Origin Reflection
21:45-Cameron Murray Decision
24:00-Yeo Leadership
27:00-Tactics & Players Mentality
36:00-The Outside Noise
40:00-The Toll of the Series
43:00-Just Win!
45:00-Billy Slater
46:00-Toll on the Family
48:00-Free Time
51:00-Tommy Raudonikis
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The Johns family investigates one of life's greatest mysteries while a passionate local Italian launches an emotional campaign to bring Gutho home. Matty reveals his ultimate midlife crisis and delivers a surprisingly heartfelt love letter to the Escort in another beautifully unhinged episode.
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Daily Telegraph journalist Brent Read joins us to discuss the highs and lows of modern journalism, rugby league's biggest feuds, and the stories behind some of sport's biggest events.
From media scrutiny to behind-the-scenes tales, Brent gives an insider's perspective on the game and the industry that covers it.
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Timestamps
0:00-Ringer Going Off
2:00-Peter Badel
4:00-Paris Olympics
8:00-Journalism
27:00-The Dark Web
31:00-Feuds
34:00-Sporting Events
37:30-State of Origin
41:00-Nathan Cleary
49:00-NSL
51:30-Auction Draft
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Jack pens an unexpected love letter to one of Australia's unsung heroes before Trish's Quiz, Cooper's Riddle and an AI segment send things completely off the rails.
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0:00-Shingles
4:00-Albinos & Cheetahs
6:00-Matty’s Special Place
8:30-Brandon Smith Shoutout
11:00-The Odyssey
16:30-Robbie Williams
18:30-Messi Bath Photo
21:00-Love letter to Posties
24:00-Trish’s Quiz
30:30-Cooper’s Riddle
34:00-Ask AI
38:00-The Hawk
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Welcome to Part 2!
Harry Grant joins the boys to discuss Storm 2026, Craig Bellamy's legacy, and who could coach Melbourne next. The Storm captain also reflects on State of Origin, Queensland's future, and leadership at the highest level. Plus, Harry shares insights on loan deals, player development, and life inside the Melbourne Storm.
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0:00-Storm 2026
2:30-Craig Bellamy
7:30-Coaches
19:00-State of Origin
22:00-Loan Deal
Benji & Wests Tigers
Playmaker Development
State of Origin 2026
Who Could Coach Storm Next?
Cairns
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