Matty & Cronk

At home with the Johnses continues for a another week with everyone's favourite (his words) Cooper out training with the Storm it's Matty, Trish and Jack holding the fort. Plenty discussed including if you were a Wizard of Oz character, Joey's birthday, the best and worst of Cooper and the start of the NRL season!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's favourite Johns (his words) Cooper is back on the podcast from Albury where's training with the Storm, the family talk through their mother's day, what's the worst present you've received? legendary sports people and what's the music that pumps the boys up before a game?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Cooper back in the Storm ranks Matty, Trish and Jack talk about returning to NRL training, Singo stories, where they would go if they had a time machine, and there is a good yarn about good coffee   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty and the rest of the Johns clan are still in iso, like the rest of us, and ground is covered yet again.....the guys talk through which biblical character you would be, what happened when Trish had Cooper and Jack, that Michael Jordan doco we're all watching and answer your questions!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 of the at home in iso edition of The Matty Johns Podcast, lots going on......... Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper are talking about that May 28th date, who would you have in your iso house? tips of the week, Cooper's favourite LMFAO hits, favourite wrestlers and movie characters who remind you of NRL legends   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second of the isolation series, a lot of ground is covered. Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper discuss the life changing tips they've had, there are some classic Gaz Johns stories, best holidays, best concerts, when Matty and Trish met Liam Gallagher....and when Matty let himself down.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something a bit different while we're all in isolation......Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk about family, how they're coping in isolation, what they're watching, who is the favourite son, who is the favourite parent, which NRL star does Cooper look up to as a father figure? and the guys finish on a big song   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Johns, Paul Kent and Steve 'Blocker' Roach juggle the impact coronavirus is having on the game with a full Round of 2020 footy now in the books. Kenty reckons we can plan and bulldoze through more rounds. Some clubs really impressed, like Penrith and the Knights, while some clubs remain left behind, like the Titans. And Matty has some advice for how David Fifita can continue rising, evolving...

Paul Kent and Steve 'Blocker' Roach join Matty to preview the opening NRL round. They cover 'maturing' halves like Nathan Cleary and Brodie Croft, plus look at the problems at Cronulla and where else the blowtorch already is.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season finale, Matty Johns is joined by James Hooper and Paul Kent to go over this Sunday's Grand Final, plus how the build-up to the NRL's biggest weekend can weigh on the favoured team (and how the Roosters are counteracting it!).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian entrepreneur John Singleton sits down with Matty Johns, having earlier this year sold his giant stake in Macquarie Media.'Singo' has long been involved in Rugby League, of course, as Official Patron of the Newtown Jets, and he might not be done just yet.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty, Finchy and Kenty have a lot on their plate, after 'Pokies Gate' and the Broncos seemingly self-combusting. There's nothing the Raiders could've done to prevent Joey Leilua's fireworks mishap, but as you'll find out, coaches like Wayne Bennett and Des Hasler know exactly how to get the best out of their individuals. And... the Roosters had a sleepover at the SCG?!   See omnystudio.com/listen...

Matty Johns, Brett Finch and Paul Kent have a look at the first week of the finals, a look back at the teams that missed out and some of the conflicts going on right in the middle.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Johns and Paul Kent are this week joined by Balmain champion Steve 'Blocker' Roach, talking up the big eighth place battle at Leichhardt Oval Sunday, whether or not Robbie Farah should play, plus look at some of Manly's best ever hit men and the time Kenty got completely jammed by Mark Geyer.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty, Finchy and Kenty cover the amazing Ashes, the 'absolute f***ing mess' in Newcastle and pay tribute to the great Trevor Gillmeister, who's currently battling prostate cancer. The guys also look at some of the great sporting rivalries and reflect on some of their most memorable interviews.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Johns, Paul Kent and Brett Finch dig into what Newcastle needs to do replacing Nathan Brown, they look into some of the past, present and also hypothetical coaching duels, plus all name their teams of the decade and tell some stories around the new Hall of Fame inductees.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Johns sits down with Aussie footballing icon Craig Johnston. As Matty says off the top, this is his favourite, all time, sporting story.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Finch and Paul Kent are back in the studio with Matty Johns to dig out some fun memories for 70's Retro Round, offer suggestions to help the southern Queensland teams get back on track, analyse Kalyn Ponga's mega-deal and Kenty details his Tuesday feud with Ivan Cleary.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it's a one-on-one with Rugby League legend Cam Smith. They go deep into the Melbourne Storm and Maroons star's career, from the early years right through.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Johns is again joined by Paul Kent and Brett Finch to look at the good and bad teams in the NRL right now, just how high Matty rates Josh Hodgson, the ago old issue of resting players and digging into the inches that came between a reversed result in the infamous '89 Grand Final classic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With no Paul Kent this week, Matty Johns goes 1-on-1 with long-time pal Brett Finch - their days dating back to the Finchy's childhood, as a Maitland kid. Finchy speaks incredibly open about his career, his greatest influences and the tough battle he went through post-footy, before re-discovering his purpose. It's an emotional chat at times, but entertaining, and, of course, filled with funny stor...

Matty Johns, Brett Finch and Paul Kent are back on the eve of the Origin decider to unveil the NSW and Queensland all-time Origin 17s, before Kenty picks an Origin era Kangaroos best team. Kenty also reveals some of the great Rugby League gee ups and the guys then turn their attention to a couple of struggling Sharks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Finch and Paul Kent are back, joining Matty Johns to go through some Origin headlines, judiciary drama and a whole lot more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Johns does a special one-on-one chat with Rabbits star Sam Burgess this week, who details the most intriguing parts of his career. Burgess reveals how his sights were firmly set on the Sea Eagles and how he came to decide Rugby Union just wasn't for him.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew try to get their heads around the Blues selection policy for Origin II and ask if it's a version of the Simpsons "Homermobile" plus Latrell Mitchell's future and Matty goes to the movies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.