Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

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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Welcome to Part 1!
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-Where’s Matty?
3:00-Yepoon
6:00-Sharks Attacks
8:00-Roommates
10:00-Storm Life
20:00-Army Camp Essay
27:00-Richmond Moving Weekend
35:00-The Wall of Legends
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Cooper pees in a cup mid-movie, Matty loses his wallet then cries not once but twice. Born upside down, questioned about crying over inanimate objects, and still not over that massage.
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0:00-Horrible Patient
6:30-Intro Question
9:00-Cooper’s Birthday
15:00-Reno Update
17:00-Kurt Morris Enthusiasts
19:00-Matty’s Canberra Trip
27:00-Project Hail Mary
33:00-Ryan Gosling Movies
40:00-NRL Tips
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