Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

This week, we’re joined by rugby league legend Shaun Johnson to reflect on his incredible career.From the Warriors and Sharks to winning the Golden Boot, Shaun opens up about the highs, injuries and self-doubt.He shares the lessons that shaped him, his transition into media, and his passion for the game.Plus, the rise of the Wahs, the Kiwis and what’s next for rugby league.
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0:00-Podcast Intro
2:00-Welcome SJ
9:00-Family
13:00-Cultured
15:30-Growing Up in NZ
20:00-The Wahs!
25:00-Debut 2011
33:30-James Maloney
36:00-Feel for the Game
40:00-Nathan Cleary
41:40-2011 Grand Final
44:00-Playing Footy
45:20-World Cup Moments
48:00-Cronulla Sharks
53:00-2nd Stint at THE WAHS!
55:00-UP THE WAHS!
57:00-The Kiwis
1:00:00-Winning the Comp!
1:02:20-The All Blacks
1:03:20-Lone Survivor
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Trish is in China, so Cooper's partner Poppy steps in for her first-ever Family Pod. Quantum MC, Uncle John stories, Melbourne transport gripes, and a deep dive into Cooper's ongoing AFL feud all make an appearance. Billy Slater and the NRL Tips round out.
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0:00-Special Guests
13:00-Quantum MC
18:00-Uncle John
20:30-Melbourne Transport
22:00-Knights Old Boys Day
23:00-Cooper’s AFL Feud
28:40-Film, Fame & Vinyl
50:00-Billy Slater
52:00-NRL Tips
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Luke Keary opens up on his journey from a Rabbitoh to Roosters premiership winner, sharing untold stories about Craig Bellamy's and Cooper Cronk's now-infamous house party. He gets real about the brutal 2018 Grand Final gameplan against Storm's defence, and the toll of repeated head knocks. Plus, James Tedesco's tactics to longevity, whilst Luke names the Best he's ever played with.
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Luke Keary opens up on his journey from a Rabbitoh to Roosters premiership winner, sharing untold stories about Craig Bellamy's and Cooper Cronk's now-infamous house party. He gets real about the brutal 2018 Grand Final gameplan against Storm's defence, and the toll of repeated head knocks. Plus, James Tedesco's tactics to longevity, whilst Luke names the Best he's ever played with.
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Cooper goes off on the AFL vs NRL debate, the boys dodge weddings, Bon Jovi, and Tokyo trip chat, then somehow land on cuticles and personal space before wrapping with the week's NRL tips.
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Timestamps
0:00-Inking Paper
3:00-Cooper AFL Beef
8:00-No Ass Johns
12:00-Wedding Celebrant
17:00-Bon Jovi
22:00-Paddo Inn
25:00-Troph Lolly
28:00-Tokyo
31:00-The Liver
33:00-Personal Space
37:40-Cuticles
47:00-NRL Tips

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