Matty & Cronk
Episodes
"You Need To Stop Making Fun Of Me"
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All four quarters of team Johns are back and accounted for this week, up for discussion is rock and roll Vs country music, would you rather blisters o...
Cooper Cronk, is Jarome Luai the key?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking ahead in this episode, Matty and Cooper take a look at Nathan Cleary....and is Jarome Luai the key? To take out a subscription to Fox Sports A...
"Let's Just Leave It At That "
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back at home with the Johns clan, but Jack is away on end of year activities so it means we get to hear some embarrassing Jack stories...the guys also...
Cooper Cronk - "Both forward packs, are going to rip each other's head off"
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Forwards win finals, do Manly suffer from letting Trbojevic do everything? Does Cam Munster love the night lights or what? Souths defence getting the ...
"It Could Have Got Pretty Ugly"
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Johns' family put Clint Eastwood up against Bono, Cooper sits down for a one on one with inspirational chef Matt Golinski, Jack gi...
A look ahead to finals, and Penrith, with Cooper Cronk
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports it's another sit down with one of the great 7s of all time. If Cooper had to pick a full back to save his life, who would it be? Matty...
"There's A Very Special Surprise For Me"
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At home with the Johns fam and it's a Fathers Day theme to the show today, in the mix are some great Uncle Joey stories, Cooper plays a great stitch u...
Another sit down with Cooper Cronk
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the lead up to finals Matty and Cooper Cronk will be publishing episodes from Fox Sports Australia, looking back at the season and to the finals as...
"Thats Being Edited Out ....No It's Not"
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back at home with Team Johns in this episode, but we're a man down as Jack is AWOL. For discussion: Tom Hanks vs Kevin Costner, ...and Trish shows of ...
Matty sits down with Cooper Cronk
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports Australia, in the lead up to the Grand Final we'll be publishing some sit downs with Matty the legendary Cooper Cronk. In this episode...
"It's Crazy Around Here"
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Watson joins Matty for a one-on-one in this episode, the theme is dead rockstars, and of course as always, Matt, Trish, Jack and Cooper go thro...
The Fletch and Matty Podcast
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is online schooling going for Fletch? have you watched White Lotus? reaction with Connor Watson signing for the Roosters and sporting film of the ...
"I Have Studied Martial Arts...All Three Of Them"
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
COVID lockdown tension is rife in this episode at home with the Johns,' UK vs USA music is discussed, Jack and Cooper talk about life in the NRL bubbl...
Matty and Fletch - "Apollo lacked a bit of toughness." "Wow."
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lots covered in this episode, Mal and the big stick, sporting film of the week is Rocky 2 - along with tips if you were to have a punt Rocky Vs Apoll...
"I'm Sitting There Dressed As A Pimp"
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back at home with the Johns family again, going through lockdowns and trying to keep it together....the theme of this episode is Australia vs USA , fa...
Matty and Fletch answer more of your questions....
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's another episode with Matty and Fletch answering questions from the viewers of Fox Sports Australia....in this episode Matty discusses in depth hi...
"One Lunatic at a Time..... Please "
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's only Cameron Munster as the special guest in this episode, no biggie. Also Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper go through some recent listener feedback...
The Matty Johns (and Fletch) Podcast (again)
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's The Matty Johns (and Fletch) Podcast yet again......in this episode the boys talk through the Olympics, especially how good it is to beat the Ame...
"Kill Two Birds With One Stone"
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As with most of you listening, lockdown continues for Matt and Trish and the boys....in this episode Jack and Cooper talk about iso life with their re...
The Matty Johns (and Fletch) Podcast
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's The Matty Johns (and Fletch) Podcast! ......with added questions for Kenty. Fletch talks about his lockdown fitness regime, the boys talk about t...
"I'll Tell The Full Story"
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As lockdowns keep bubbling away across the country in this episode the Johns Family will do their best to keep you entertained....the theme of this ep...
State of Origin Game 3 Preview
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In another bonus episode for the Origin series Matty is solo again taking you through his thoughts, predictions and analysis for game 3. To read abo...
"It Comes And Goes In Waves "
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode back at home with the Johns Family, the theme is the life and career of actor Bill Murray, Cooper talks about teammate Harry Grant, M...
Matty and Fletch answer your questions....
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is a little COVID affected at the moment, so Matty put a call out on Fox Sports for your questions - anything and everything - and we got ...
"You Have To Take The Fall"
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A COVID lockdown effected ep with the Johns family.....Cooper's plane just lands during the episode, lockdown is discussed (don't worry team, we're ke...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Danny Buderus
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face to Face Matty catches up with NRL legend Danny Buderus, lots of topics discussed including Danny's new career path as GM of th...
"Don't Consume On An Empty Stomach"
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode back at home with Team Johns the family talk the year 1995, what a year! Cooper reveals the first spray he copped from Storm coach Cra...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Lauren Jackson
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matty is face to face with basketball legend Lauren Jackson. The guys talk about her induction into the Hall of Fame, the teams she's ...
"This Could Be The Start Of Something Really Special"
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a switch in the line-up in this ep with Trish and Jack off, and Nicho Hynes in! Of course the boys go behind the scenes at the Melbourne ...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Singo
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face to Face from Fox Sports Australia Matty catches up with the legend that is John Singleton. They talk about Singo's great frien...
"This Is A Wild Podcast"
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a massive State of Origin game 1 we're back at home with the Johns family....the gang give us their thoughts on the big game and look forward ...
State of Origin Game 1 Preview
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode Matty is solo taking you through his thoughts and predictions for the big State of Origin Game 1 in Townsville. To rea...
"Don't Be Afraid To Give It A Go......."
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back home with Team Johns again, in this episode Jack talks about making his debut for the Newcastle Knights, Coop talks about scoring his first try i...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Hugh Bowman
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports Australia, it's another face to face sit down, this time with champion Jockey Hugh Bowman, Matty and Hugh discuss the fun of being a d...
"I'll Do Anything To Win "
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At Johns HQ again, this time fan favorite Brian Carney joins the team again...the guys talk about travelling, the worst pubs in the world, bull fighti...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Frank Ponissi
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports Australia, it's another face to face sit down, this time with Melbourne Storm manager Frank Ponissi, Matty and Frank talk about being ...
"I Had A Scratch Only You Could Itch"
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Johns family talk road trips, the good ones and the not so good ones. Cooper has a great joke of the week, a sort of new segment i...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Trent Dalton
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face-To-Face from Fox Sports Australia author Trent Dalton sits down to talk about his love of footy (and mostly JT) and his tough ...
"God I Wish He Was My Son"
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All topics covered in this ep at home with the Johns team, Matty heads in for surgery, there's one of the great know your lyrics segments, the guys go...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Ray Hadley
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face-To-Face from Fox Sports Australia Matty catches up with broadcasting legend Ray Hadley, the guys talk about Ray's time at 2UE ...
"The King Has Returned To His Throne "
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week with the Johns family it's all about Mother's day (what have the boys got planned for Trisha?), Cooper has his joke of the week segment and ...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Tim Tszyu
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face-To-Face from Fox Sports Australia Matty sits down with boxer Tim Tszyu. The two talk about Tim's amazing return to form, the a...
"I've Taken It To A Whole New Level"
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with the Johns clan the guys talk through Matt's back injury, look-a-likes come up, there is some interesting listener feedback that g...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Nicho Hynes
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face-To-Face from Fox Sports Australia Matty takes a walk with a very impressive young man in Nicho Hynes. Nicho talks about his up...
"Real Men Do Cry"
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we're joining a wounded Johns family.......both Matty and Jack open up on the issues they have been dealing with, the f...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Karmichael Hunt
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face-To-Face from Fox Sports Australia, Matty grabs a coffee with the legend that is Karmichael Hunt, they touch on his brush with ...
"Things Are About To Get Freaky"
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Johns family take a little time to pay homage to the great Tommy Raudonikis, Matty and Trish talk about their trip to the Gold Coast, pl...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Anthony Mundine
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Face-To-Face from Fox Sports Australia, Matty sits down with Anthony Mundine for a chat about his career, life, brushes with the co...
"To be sure, to be sure"
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's an irish theme at home with the Johns family this week as Brian Carney dials in from the northern hemisphere again. The gang talk about their tri...
"I'm the MAN...who retired the MAN"
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a very bald theme running through the episode this week, also talk of old girlfriend and boyfriend stories (which is never going to end well),...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: John Quayle
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got another episode of Matty Johns Face To Face from Fox Sports Australia. In episode 3 Matty sits down with a legend of the NRL, former adminis...
"Just Be Very Careful"
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Johns Family talk favourite artworks, the best night of the week to go out, Matty's obsession with his dog, conspiracy theories are on t...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: James Graham
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every week on Fox Sports Australia Matty sits down for an in-depth one to one with some of the biggest names in sport, and we'll publish the audio fro...
"People In Glass Houses....."
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very animal themed episode at home with the Johns family...the team discuss favourite celebrity animals, favourite animal encounters, and the g...
Matty Johns Face-To-Face: Peter V’landys
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New for 2021, this is Matty Johns Face-To-Face. Every week on Fox Sports Australia Matty sits down for an in-depth one to one with some of the biggest...
"It's All Fun And Games....Until It's Not "
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Johns Family discuss all the big topics including, toilet etiquette, Cameron Smith retiring, The Royals, And what are the 5 things you w...
"If You Don't Laugh You'll Cry"
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Johns Family are back under the same roof for the podcast, they talk everything from their favourite toys to iconic TV Quotes..and give ...
"Has This Guy Lost His Marbles?"
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's mayhem with the Johns family this week ...the guys discuss the big issues around why people gamble, botched botox jobs, prank calls, plus they ar...
"Say It Baby..... Say It"
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Week the Johns clan are joined by Matt's best friend and dual international Brian Carney to chat about the good old days (these stories are hilar...
"You Think Of It .... We Can Do It"
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Johns Family are joined by special guest Ross Young - son to Malcolm Young of ACDC fame - to talk about what life was like growing up on...
"Here We Go"
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a well earned break the Johns family are back for 2021.. This week the team talks about what they got up to over Christmas and New Year, Melbour...
The Johns Family Christmas Special
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper Christmas episode at home with Team Johns....Matty, Trish, Jack and Coop talk about their best Christmas movies, best Christmas songs, o...
"You Don't Know What You're Missing Out On"
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with Team Johns again, this week Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk about their favourite british athletes, when was the last time they ...
"You think I'm bulletproof"
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of State of Origin Game 3 the Johns family talk through their thoughts before the big game, movie cult classics are discussed, best Seinfeld epi...
"People You Be The Judge"
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Team Johns is all back together again under the one roof after the boys arrived home from Byron Bay. The fam talk endangered species, Cooper's belated...
"You Can Quote Me On That"
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At home with the Johns family again, well sort of....Jack and Coop are dialling in from Byron where they are having a break.....the team talk about th...
"It was a huge turn on"
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understandably today Cooper Johns is very very hungover after the Storm had their big win, the Johns' talk about Matty's great weekend and we're joine...
Cameron Smith joins the Johns family ahead of the Grand Final
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 af...
Grand Final Preview and is Cameron Smith the GOAT?
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel.....Matty, Blocker and Kenty rate the Raiders & Bunnies season, preview the Grand Final, and ask the question....is Cameron ...
"The spotlight is on me"
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with the Johns clan again, this week Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper discuss Ray Hadley's spray, their dog Charlie swallowing a bee, Trish...
Finals Footy and Coaching Characters
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel.....Matty, Blocker and Kenty rate the Roosters & Eels season and look at the personalities of the coaches in charge of the r...
"Nothing is more vicious than a pissed off hippie"
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at Chateau Johns again.....Matty and Trish talk about their recent trip to Byron Bay, the family pay their respects to Sizzler, ask the que...
All Things Finals
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel.....Matty, Blocker and Kenty rate the Sharks & Knights season, review the games from last weekend and try to predict where t...
"I'm ready to walk out now"
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At home with the Johns' again....Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk through Coop's second game for the Storm, ask the question - what if Trish was a s...
Bottom 8 Season Review & Finals Preview
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel Matty, Paul Kent and Blocker rate the bottom eight's seasons out of 10, look at the best players, turning points and how the...
"Today is a truly great day"
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back at home with the Johns' family today.....Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper have a decent amount on.....Coop is filthy he didn't back a horse that won...
You asked the questions, the boys answered them.....
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It does what it says on the tin this week....from the Fox Sports panel.....Matty, Paul Kent and Blocker answer your questions. To take out a subs...
"Be careful what you wish for"
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back at home with Team Johns....Matty, Trish, Jack and Coop talk about Mick Jagger, The Beatles, the Sydney Olympics, read out some of your great list...
The Best and Worst
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A fun one this week from the Fox Sports panel.....Matty, Paul Kent and Blocker talk about the best and worst performances in their career. To tak...
"We Are Your Biggest Fans"
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At home with your favourite family again.....Matty, Trish, Jack and Coop cover some ground this week.....a new segment called Who Would Replace? Matty...
Rugby League’s Great Combinations - Part 1
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel.....Matty Johns, Paul Kent and Steve Roach talk about some of the game’s greatest combinations, focusing mainly on the 80’...
"I don't make stuff up"
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with the Johns family again......Matty gives us his inspirational sporting films, the fam have some obscure facts about the movie Caddy ...
Iconic Games
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel.....Matty Johns, Paul Kent and Steve Roach each pick an iconic game to talk about.....Matty was on the coaching staff for Th...
"People might learn something "
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with Team Johns again, the family talk through Coopers' debut for The Storm (on ya Coops!!), we get an update on Jack's injury, we've go...
A Great Clutch of Players Through the Years
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fox Sports panel.......Matty Johns, Paul Kent and Steve Roach discuss players performing in high pressure moments. Kenty focuses in on Darren...
"It almost didn't happen"
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What makes a great coach?
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports.....with so many recent changes aboard the NRL’s coaching carousel, Matty, Blocker and Kenty delve into their best and worst experie...
"I know what I'm having after this....."
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with the Johns fam again......Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk about life in the NRL Bubble, superstar animals, there are some new seg...
Films and Books that Inspired Us - Part 2
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 from Fox Sports.....Matty, Kenty and Blocker discuss more around films and books that inspired them, specifically on training mentality, pushin...
"It's An Open Book"
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with the Johns Clan again.....Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk about sledging, blind dates, there are some great Uncle Joey stories an...
Films and Books that Inspired Us - Part 1
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode from Fox Sports Matty, Kenty and Blocker open up about their paths in life.......Matty reveals how ‘Reg Reagan’ kept him going psy...
Matty & Trish Birthday Special (Mum & Dad may have had a couple of margaritas before this episode)
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode at home with the Johns Fam and Matty and Trish both had birthdays this week so have been out celebrating.....a couple of margs may hav...
The Game Changers Edition - Part 2
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports Matty, Blocker and Kenty have another special for you......it's all about the Forwards and the Coaches To take out a subscription to F...
"Learn some respect you little dropkicks"
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big one for Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper.....with Jack being named in The Souths team for this weekend (on ya Jack!), the fam talk about the b...
The Game Changers Edition - Part 1
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports Matty, Blocker and Kenty have a special this week......it's all about the Backs, the ones who've evolved those positions and who is th...
"I bring a lot of energy...and a lot of talk"
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper....it's another Johns family episode of the podcast. This week the guys discuss what Cooper got for his 21st birthday, w...
Blocker & Matty Reminisce
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports, in today's episode of the podcast Matty and Blocker have some cracking stories about Origin Camps and Kangaroo Tours back in the day....
"We're Just Rebels"
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's another episode featuring the Johns family......this week Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk through how Cooper again inspired the Storm to victo...
The Super League War
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Fox Sports Matty and the panel discuss the war of the Super League, and preview an exciting round 9..... To take out a subscription to Fox Sports...
"Get your drinking boots on"
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're at home with the Johns family again, this time Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk through if you were a body part what would you be? Coop being ...