Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Former Defensive Tackle Jesse Williams joins us to talk Alabama football, the Seattle Seahawks dynasty years, and what it’s really like getting drafted into the NFL. From Marshawn Lynch stories and Combine pressure to battling injuries and cancer. An elite athlete with an even better perspective on life after the game. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Alabama 4:00-Newcastle 6:00-Super bowl & Seattle Seahawks 9:00-College 23:00-Johnny Football 26:30-NFL Combine 30:00-The Playbook 34:00-Bench Press 35:00-Drafted 39:00-Marshawn Lynch 40:30-Seattle’s Big Names 44:00-Injuries & Cancer Battle 53:30-Superbowl 58:00-Celebrity Fans 59:30-Youth Work & DevelopmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trish brings in her best mate Leanne for moral support — and together they waste no time putting the blowtorch on the lads. We cover everything from intimacy talk and wedding night stories to raising a son in professional sport, house parties and Matty’s questionable car history. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Meet Leanne 6:30-Intimacy 10:30-Wedding Night 14:30-Mr Inbetween 17:00-Son Playing Professional Sport 28:30-Matty’s car 32:00-Newcastle Born & Bred 38:00-House Party 42:00-White Dragon Security 47:00-Grog 50:00-Gaz & Gayle 54:00-The BacheloretteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Thorn joins us for a deep dive into winning, pressure and elite sporting culture.From the ’98 Kangaroos tour and Wayne Bennett to All Blacks standards, SBW, Carter v Lockyer and World Cup glory.A rare look at mindset, anxiety, leadership and why the job — always — is to win. Brad Thorn Book - Check It Out Below https://www.booktopia.com.au/champions-do-extra-brad-thorn/book/9781775542735.html Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au Timestamps 0:00-Welcome Brad Thorn 5:30-Australian Tour 98’ 9:00-Wayne Bennett & Craig Bellamy 14:00-Alfie Langer 16:00-Kelvin Giles 18:00-Broncos Success 25:30-High Stakes 30:00-Culture & Physical Shift 38:00-Different Games 44:00-SBW & Crusaders 46:00-Job Is To Win 49:00-All Blacks Culture 53:00-Carter v Lockyer 55:00-2011 World Cup Pressure & Success 1:01:00-Coaching 1:06:00-Anxiety 1:14:40-King Of The RingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooper's Playing in the local league in 2026? - Chimp chat, parking Ranger drama, Manly cricket and “The Orr,” and a clutch late quiz. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 March 2026 Friday 6th Mar - Flamingo's Live, Newcastle Sat 7th Mar - Blacktown Workers Club August 2026 Friday 28th - Mittagong RSL Club Saturday 29th - Oaks Hotel, Albion Park.  Additional dates are being added (Brisbane/Queensland/NSW) www.peterpowershypnotist.com/tour  Links: Website: www.peterpowershypnotist.com Email: peter@peterpowers.com  Youtube:    / @peterpowers   Instagram: instagram.com/peterpowershypnotist Facebook: facebook.com/PeterPowersHypnotist 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 3:00-The Footy Show 6:00-Hypnosis 10:00-Incidences 17:00-Celebrities 23:30-After Effects 24:40-Shows Coming Up 27:45-Hypnotism Sneak PeakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Salmon Spunk 3:00-Peter Powers 5:30-Aus Open 10:00-Face of the Game 13:30-Nuremberg 16:40-Cooper Quits Radio 23:00-Shorty 27:00-Irish Marty 29:00-Shark Attacks 32:00-Road Rage 34:30-The Beckham Feud 37:00-Past Segment 41-00-Beckham 44:00-Coopers Segment 44:40-Matt’s Interesting FactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and COVID friendships. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Reuben on Matty’s Shoes 4:00-Wedding Season 8:00-Power Bands 10:00-Bucks Show 15:30-Roosters 2027 20:00-Work Ethic 26:00-Life without DCE 28:30-Keiran Foran 34:00-Covid Friendships 39:00-Matty’s Marriage Lessons 43:00-Politics of a Public ToiletSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Right Where We Left Off 5:00-New Year’s Resolution 14:30-Socials & Christmas Day 20:00-Gaz & Gayle Gifts 23:30-Golfing with Gaz 26:00-The Cricket 29:00-Dinner with Yungblud 37:00-Cooper’s Bob Katter 42:00-TV Shows over the Break    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Australia by storm. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-We are Back 3:00-Collaroy Cinema 7:00-Japan 9:00-Christmas Gifts 12:30-New Years 14:30-Lomax to Storm? 19:30-The Cricket 41:00-NRL 2026 Rule ChangesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 challenge begins.” Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 horrific and heartbreaking attack.  Merry Christmas! Good luck to our listeners throughout the holiday period heading into 2026. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 — this is another stacked highlight reel of classic Backstage energy. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 guys talk obscure facts, politics and the greatest league players of all time. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in between — it’s the ultimate Backstage rewind. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au   0:00-Parker & Starc 7:20-Laurie & Jarch 15:00-Fletch & Hindy 17:40-Anasta & Spudd 26:00-Cheese 31:00-Caine & The Fox  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 segments: who's most likely? Build your own concert and Jack's obscure facts. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au   0:00-Razzman Job Enquiry 4:00-Backstages Best 16:00-Christmas with Razzman 17:30-The Fray & Sash 22:00-The Lorax Party 27:00-Dacking 30:00-Rewind Episodes 34:30-Brad Parker PrankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au   0:00-We’ve Started Hot 5:30-Romance & Love 15:00-Gesture 29:00-No Boyfriends? 34:00-Film, fame & Vinyl 42:00-Askin Out 44:00-Cooper’s Quiz 52:00-Christmas is ComingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au   0:00-Late Start 2:20-Getaway 11:00-Robert Irwin 14:00-Season 2025 22:00-Shoot, Shag & Marry 25:00-Sharkies 2026 30:00-Storm 41:15-Ping Pong Champ 43:00-Coopers First Try       44:15-Byron Bay Trip 49:00-Dale Finucane Prank War 55:00-What are they even doing? (Jack)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:contact@johnsmedia.com.au   0:00-30 Years of Marriage 11:15-The Berghain 15:45-Marriage & Proposals 38:00-Film, Fame & VinylSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.