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#100 | Kirk Pengilly | INXS, Movember & Men's Health
Oct 18, 2026
44m 54s
WHEN IN ROME.
Oct 15, 2026
36m 34s
"YOU CAN'T PICK HIM!" 🤬 | Rugby League World Cup Draft
Oct 11, 2026
34m 39s
Italy Bound 🇮🇹✈️
Oct 8, 2026
43m 37s
WHAT A GRAND FINAL! | Mad Monday with Billy Birmingham & Party Marty
Oct 4, 2026
37m 19s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/18/26 |  #100 | Kirk Pengilly | INXS, Movember & Men's Health | INXS legend Kirk Pengilly opens up on Movember and why men need to get checked. From the early days at The Antler to battles with record execs. Incredible stories & an even more important message. If you or someone you care about need support, head to Movember.com/getsupport 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:[email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 44m 54s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  WHEN IN ROME. | Rome, real food, and one very dodgy tour guide: the family's Italian adventure starts here.Expect honest travel tips, basic-phrase fails and plenty of family roasting. 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:[email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 34s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 |  "YOU CAN'T PICK HIM!" 🤬 | Rugby League World Cup Draft | Two teams. One draft. Only the best players on the planet. We build our ultimate Rugby League World Cup sides.Stick around for our World Cup preview and predictions. 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:[email protected] 0:00-The Rules & Predictions 3:00-Draft 21:20-WC PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 39s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  Italy Bound 🇮🇹✈️ | The family's Italy bound 🇮🇹 but first, we have to talk about getting old.Aches, early nights, RBT stories and a Matt Duffy yarn, plus Trish's quiz to close it out.If you've ever groaned getting off the couch, this one's for you. 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:[email protected] Timestamps0:00-Trip Away4:00-Intro Question9:00-Getting Old21:00-RBT24:00-Matt Duffy29:00-Trish's QuizSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 43m 37s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 |  WHAT A GRAND FINAL! | Mad Monday with Billy Birmingham & Party Marty | What. A. Grand Final. The Chooks edge the Knights 19-18 in an instant classic, and we've got Billy Birmingham and Party Marty in for a Mad Monday you won't forget. The big moments, the heartbreak, the celebrations, and plenty of laughs along the way. 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:[email protected] 0:00-Intro 3:00-Mad Monday 23:00-AnalysisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 19s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  #99 | Andrew Johns | The Johns Boys Reunite! | Joey and Matty Johns are back together for one night only, ahead of Newcastle's first Grand Final in 25 years. From the tough years and the salary cap to Mark Hughes to Daniel Johns and why it was "Better Than Lego". 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:[email protected] NO TIMESTAMPS JUST ENJOY THE RIDE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 17m 23s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  There's Something About Matty 🚑 | Matty's dramatic night in the back of an ambulance has the boys comparing it to There's Something About Mary. Plus injury updates, the Titans Awards Night, and why it really does take a village to raise a child. 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:[email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 01s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  DAVID v GOLIATH: Knights v Roosters Grand Final Preview | It's the underdog against the giant. Knights v Roosters for the premiership. Newcastle is flooding into Sydney, and this is shaping up as one of the biggest Grand Final days we've ever seen. We break down the key matchups, where it's won and lost, and who lifts the trophy. 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:[email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 52s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 |  KNIGHTS ARE GOING TO THE GRAND FINAL! | Prelim REACTION! | Newcastle keep defying everyone. Another upset, and they're one win from glory!Matty's emotional reaction ("It's better than Lego!") is one you'll never forget.Full prelim finals review, plus our early take on a Roosters v Knights Grand Final. 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:[email protected] 0:00-First Reaction5:30-Gaz Interrupts8:00-Newcastle Knights15:00-Weekend of Footy18:00-Nathan Cleary Incident23:00-12 Men Performance26:00-Knights Mindset30:00-Penrith32:00-Sandon Smith36:00-Kalyn Ponga39:00-Roosters57:00-Dane GagaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 00m 22s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 |  Gaz & Gayles Succulent Chinese Meal | We took Gaz and Gayle into the city for Chinese to celebrate Nan's birthday, and it was a big one.Plus Matty's feedback, a fast food debate, gifting, Trish's weird list and the NRLW prelim.Finishing with our NRL tips and a Matty original to close it out. 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:[email protected] Timestamp 0:00-GeoJohns 8:00-Matty’s Feedback 12:00-Gaz & Gayle’s Visit 19:00-Fast Food 25:00-NRLW Prelim 27:00-Gifting 33:00-Trish’s Weird List 38:40-Pre Match 44:00-NRL Tips 47:00-Matty’s SongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 50m 21s | ||||||
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| 9/22/26 |  4 TEAMS LEFT... "Knights Upset?" | FINALS WK3 PREVIEW | Finals Week 3 preview — full rundown of Roosters v Dolphins and Panthers v Knights, breaking down key and back matchups, the battle of the benches, and crunch-time moments. Eminem's NRL Grand Final pre-act clip kicks things off, plus a look at the Knights' finals chances and fan reaction. One win from the Grand Final — everything's on the line. 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:[email protected] Timestamp 0:00-Pre Act 5:20-Ashley Klein 7:40-Matty’s Taxi 9:45-Roosters v Dolphins 15:00-Battle of the Benches 18:00-Back Matchups 23:00-Crunch Time 27:00-Panthers v Knights 34:00-Key Match Ups 38:30-Knights Fans 40:00-Knights Win ChancesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 46m 17s | ||||||
| 9/20/26 |  Knights Slay, Wahs Fade | Finals Week 2 Review - Newcastle Into The Prelims | The Knights slay the Wahs at Eden Park in a remarkable performance and book a spot in the preliminary finals.The Roosters' powerhouse backrowers dominate to beat the Cronulla Sharks and power through.Plus, Kalyn Ponga is cleared to play, a huge boost for Newcastle. 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:[email protected] Timestamps 0:00-The Triple Step 4:00-Remarkable Knights 15:30-The Wahs! 27:00-Nalesh Thank You 30:00-Sydney Roosters 39:30-Cronulla SharksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 50m 35s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  "PETER THE SQUIRTER" | Trish gets pissed early and delivers a chaotic Ode to Tradies, Matty drops a safeword story, and TJ fights back mid-episode. Coop's face reactions steal a moment, then the crew swings through AFLW, Kings drama, NFL at the MCG, and the Jonas Brothers. 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:[email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 33m 31s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  Newcastle Knights AMBUSH?! | Finals Week 2 Preview | Finals Week 2 kicks off with a brutal reality check as the panel breaks down the week ahead. Roosters and Sharks clash in a must-watch elimination battle. Then it's all eyes on Eden Park as the Warriors host the Knights in a do-or-die finals shootout. 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:[email protected] 0:00-No Smiths No Game 1:00-Nathan Cleary Foot Injury 5:00-You Can’t Handle the Truth 7:00-Roosters v Sharks 23:00-Warriors v Knights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 36s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 |  Nathan Cleary IN TROUBLE? | Finals Week 1 Review | Finals footy is here, and the intensity has gone through the roof!Nathan Cleary is on report, the Dolphins show their class, the Wahs have a second chance, and the Knights look capable of causing some serious trouble this finals series. Plus, the Roosters show plenty of grit and can still cause some major headaches as the finals roll on. 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:[email protected] 0:00-Weekend 2:00-Intensity of the Finals 6:00-Nathan Cleary on Report 9:00-Panthers v Roosters 20:00-Sharks v Cowboys 29:00-Warriors v Dolphins 46:00-Knights v RabbitohsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 02m 56s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | mining experienceManchester week+3 | — | Johns Media | Manchester | miningManchester+4 | — | 51m 11s | ||
| 9/8/26 | Finals previewTeam lists+3 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | RabbitohsKnights+6 | Finals footyRabbitohs+7 | — | 51m 52s | ||
| 9/6/26 | Rabbitohsrugby league+4 | Blake Solly | South Sydney RabbitohsUK Rugby League+1 | — | Blake SollyRabbitohs+5 | — | 51m 25s | ||
| 9/3/26 | retirementNRL+5 | — | NRLW | — | Matty Johnsretirement+5 | — | 55m 55s | ||
| 9/3/26 | book recommendationssports literature+3 | — | The LifeMcmafia+1 | — | book recommendationsAudible+3 | Audible | 20m 07s | ||
| 8/30/26 | rugby leagueacting+5 | Matt Nable | NRLMire | PNGBroncos+2 | Matt NableRussell Crowe+7 | — | 1h 04m 26s | ||
| 8/27/26 | humanoid gameslocal legends+3 | Trish | Dolly PartonDolly Parton Quiz+1 | China | TrishDolly Parton+3 | — | 44m 58s | ||
| 8/23/26 | Shaun Johnsonrugby league+4 | Shaun Johnson | WarriorsSharks+2 | — | Shaun Johnsonrugby league+3 | — | 1h 00m 09s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Family PodAFL+4 | Poppy | JOHNS MEDIA | ChinaMelbourne | PoppyTrish+5 | — | 56m 10s | ||
| 8/16/26 | Luke KearySydney Roosters+5 | Luke Keary | Sydney RoostersRabbitoh+1 | — | Luke KearySydney Roosters+6 | — | 44m 39s | ||
| 7/19/26 | Melbourne StormState of Origin+4 | Harry Grant | Melbourne Storm | QueenslandCairns | Harry GrantMelbourne Storm+5 | — | 47m 08s | ||
| 7/19/26 | Melbourne StormState of Origin+4 | Harry Grant | Melbourne Storm | Queensland | Harry GrantMelbourne Storm+5 | — | 37m 24s | ||
| 7/16/26 | humorpersonal stories+3 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | — | CooperMatty Johns+5 | — | 47m 41s | ||
| 7/12/26 | Origin seriesHudson Young+3 | Hudson Young | EelsBulldogs+2 | — | Origin seriesHudson Young+6 | — | 30m 10s | ||
| 7/9/26 | sportsNRL+4 | — | FIFANRL | — | Throat GoatNRL bombshell+3 | — | 59m 27s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Origin 3NSW vs QLD+3 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | SuncorpNSW+1 | Origin 3NSW+6 | — | 35m 55s | ||
| 7/5/26 | Origin IIIgame plan+3 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | Suncorp | Origin IIIBostock+3 | — | 44m 21s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Grand JesterPNG Reaction+4 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | PNG | Grand JesterPNG+5 | — | 53m 53s | ||
| 6/28/26 | Blues TeamlistNRL TV Rights Deal+3 | — | NRLJOHNS MEDIA | — | Blues TeamlistNRL+5 | — | 44m 44s | ||
| 6/25/26 | online mishapsPNG trip+5 | — | JOHNS MEDIAHouse of the Dragon | PNGByron Bay | online sex storePNG trip+6 | — | 50m 27s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Producer Gav's returnNRL tips+3 | Producer Gav | WashingtonBackstage with Cooper & Matty+1 | — | Producer GavNRL tips+3 | — | 1h 08m 15s | ||
| 6/7/26 | NRLClub Culture+3 | Willie Mason | Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJOHNS MEDIA+3 | — | Willie MasonReg Reagan+6 | — | 38m 04s | ||
| 6/7/26 | rugbyBulldogs+5 | Willie Mason | BulldogsHunter Mariners+1 | — | Willie MasonBulldogs+7 | — | 45m 29s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Horse racingGerringong+3 | Jack | Kentucky Fried FozMark Hughes Foundation+1 | Gerringong | Gerringonghorse racing+3 | — | 39m 33s | ||
| 5/31/26 | Rugby LeagueState of Origin+4 | Steve 'Blocker' Roach | The Footy ShowBalmain | — | Rugby LeagueSteve Roach+5 | — | 55m 32s | ||
| 5/28/26 | BackfencersBeef Week+4 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | Gerringong | BackfencersBeef Week+4 | — | 54m 51s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Origin INSW victory+3 | — | NSW | — | Origin IKalyn Ponga+5 | — | 34m 21s | ||
| 5/24/26 | State of Origincoaching strategies+3 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | — | State of OriginBilly Slater+5 | — | 42m 41s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Magic RoundStand Up Comedy+3 | Trish | Johns Media | Suncorp | Magic RoundTrish Stand Up+5 | — | 53m 27s | ||
| 5/20/26 | podcastsports+4 | Craig Bellamy | Melbourne Storm | — | Matty JohnsCraig Bellamy+4 | — | 23m 30s | ||
| 5/7/26 | sci-fi debatesMother's Day+3 | — | Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johnsfilm nostalgia+1 | — | sci-fiMother's Day+3 | — | 45m 14s | ||
| 5/6/26 | road tripcomedy+3 | — | BCFJOHNS MEDIA | Cessnock | road tripCessnock+3 | — | 30m 13s | ||
| 5/3/26 | Rugby LeaguePNG Expansion+4 | — | PNGNRL+1 | — | RazzmanCraig Bellamy+6 | — | 59m 29s | ||
| 4/30/26 | injurybasketball+3 | — | JOHNS MEDIA | — | MattyCooper+6 | — | 51m 04s | ||
| 4/26/26 | Jarome LuaiMelbourne Storm+4 | — | Melbourne Storm | — | Jarome LuaiPNG+6 | — | 59m 54s | ||
| 4/23/26 | pranksconspiracy theories+4 | Trish | Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJOHNS MEDIA+3 | — | Fozballpranks+5 | — | 58m 35s | ||
| 4/19/26 | radiosports+4 | Luisa Dal Din | We Mean WellTriple M+2 | JapanNewmans Woodchopping Champs+1 | Luisa Dal DinWe Mean Well+6 | — | 35m 37s | ||
| 4/19/26 | radioreality TV+3 | Luisa Dal Din | We Mean WellJOHNS MEDIA | — | We Mean Wellradio+5 | — | 40m 23s | ||
| 4/16/26 | ringwormboils+3 | GazGayle | JOHNS MEDIA | — | ringwormboils+4 | — | 40m 33s | ||
| 4/12/26 | Daly Cherry-EvansNRL journey+4 | Daly Cherry-Evans | ManlyNRL+1 | — | Daly Cherry-EvansNRL+5 | — | 1h 04m 15s | ||
| 4/9/26 | ColonoscopyGold Coast trip+4 | — | Married at First SightTitans+1 | — | ColonoscopyGold Coast+4 | — | 50m 38s | ||
| 4/5/26 | mental healthlife after rugby+4 | Keegan Hipgrave | Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJOHNS MEDIA | PortugalSpain+3 | Keegan Hipgravemental health+5 | — | 1h 04m 19s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Easter weekendNRL+4 | — | JOHNS MEDIALouie Theroux | — | EasterNRL+5 | — | 54m 04s | ||
| 3/29/26 | Manly Coach ChangeDCE's Return+3 | — | ManlyPNG+1 | — | SeiboldDCE+5 | — | 54m 58s | ||
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Chart history for Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
Peaked at #11 in Australia, currently #11 in Australia.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| SA | — | #118 | #118 | — |
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.