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Matty & Cronk

If you want informed and detailed NRL insights, this is the place for you to listen. Every week during the NRL season, we’ll publish an episode of Matty’s Fox Sports Australia show, ‘Matty & Cronk’. He, and fellow Fox Sports commentator, Cooper Cronk, analyse all things NRL, seeing things others don’t even know exist. Educate your football mind.

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Episodes

"Today is a truly great day"

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, and the rest of the fam did (lol), Trish talks snails, the team talk about one hit wonders and the greatest stadiums in the world.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 202054 min

You asked the questions, the boys answered them.....

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 subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202057 min

"Be careful what you wish for"

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 listener pranks and all your favourite segments are in the pod this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 20201 hr 2 min

The Best and Worst

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 take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202052 min

"We Are Your Biggest Fans"

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's incredible weight loss is discussed, best pranks, tip of the week, your listener questions and, genital piercings, yup, genital piercings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 202056 min

Rugby League’s Great Combinations - Part 1

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’s and 90s. To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 09, 202056 min

"I don't make stuff up"

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 Shack, fan favourite segment Tips of the Week makes a return, a new segment called 'What If?' is introduced and the family answer your listener questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 03, 202051 min

Iconic Games

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 The Storm in 2008 GF final 40-0 loss v Manly, Kenty talks about the 1989 State of Origin Game 2, QLD 16-12 NSW and Blocker talks about when he played in NSW's first State of Origin Series win in 1985 To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and G...

Sep 02, 202055 min

"People might learn something "

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 got some listener dating stories, what would be your greatest hits concert? Your best night out? ......and we get the story behind Trish's weekend away with the girls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 202059 min

A Great Clutch of Players Through the Years

From the Fox Sports panel.......Matty Johns, Paul Kent and Steve Roach discuss players performing in high pressure moments. Kenty focuses in on Darren Lockyer and various clutch moments throughout his career, Matty is on Darryl Halligan with a special for Don Fox’s famous missed conversion at Wembley and Blocker talks to Wally Lewis and also Bob Fulton. To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Footba...

Aug 26, 202050 min

"It almost didn't happen"

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 approached for reality TV and of course we've got all your favourite segments: who's most likely? Build your own concert and Jack's obscure facts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 202045 min

What makes a great coach?

From Fox Sports.....with so many recent changes aboard the NRL’s coaching carousel, Matty, Blocker and Kenty delve into their best and worst experiences with coaches of the past. Who was the best? Who wasn’t prepared? Who was the most memorable? The boys also examine the role of a club’s board in the hiring (and firing) process. Lots to discuss in the latest edition of the Matty Johns Podcast. To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the late...

Aug 19, 20201 hr

"I know what I'm having after this....."

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 segments including Obscure Facts, Who's Most Likely? and Build Your Own Concert......and of course Cooper talks up how he inspired The Storm, yet again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 20201 hr

Films and Books that Inspired Us - Part 2

Part 2 from Fox Sports.....Matty, Kenty and Blocker discuss more around films and books that inspired them, specifically on training mentality, pushing yourself to be uncomfortable, the effort required players and playing with idols To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 12, 202059 min

"It's An Open Book"

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 and the guys turn the tables and interview Matt about what it was like growing up in Cessnock..... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 06, 202056 min

Films and Books that Inspired Us - Part 1

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 psychologically, Kenty explains how books drove him as a storyteller and Blocker recalls his fear of failure during his career and his trepidation going into retirement. To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See...

Aug 05, 202056 min

Matty & Trish Birthday Special (Mum & Dad may have had a couple of margaritas before this episode)

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 have been consumed before we hit record. The guys talk about Jack's debut for The Souths over the weekend, they talk about their near death experiences, answer your listener questions and Cooper Johns gives The Storm another motivational speech to tip them over the edge against The Broncos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 30, 202051 min

The Game Changers Edition - Part 2

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 Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 202059 min

"Learn some respect you little dropkicks"

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 best places to go out in Newcastle, which Aussie sportsman would be on your Mount Rushmore and as always the guys answer your podcast listener questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202044 min

The Game Changers Edition - Part 1

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 the best in 2020? .......next week it's the Forwards To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 202054 min

"I bring a lot of energy...and a lot of talk"

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, what is the best and worst part of you on a night out? Favourite sayings, how the boys are going back in the bubble and your listener questions are answered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202057 min

Blocker & Matty Reminisce

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. To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 202052 min

"We're Just Rebels"

It's another episode featuring the Johns family......this week Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper talk through how Cooper again inspired the Storm to victory, play a game called if you could be a world leader? there are more Uncle Joey stories, plus a new segment Wave or Save? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 09, 202057 min

The Super League War

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 Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 20201 hr 11 min

"Get your drinking boots on"

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 18th man for the Storm this weekend, favourite foods and always your listener questions get answered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 02, 20201 hr

The Decline Of The Broncos

From Fox Sports Matty and the panel discuss the decline of The Broncos, the hybrid game and preview what is looking like a very good round 8! To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 01, 202057 min

"I'm a complex person"

We're at home with the Johns family again. Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper cover off a decent amount in this episode of the podcast......what sort of funeral would the family throw for Matty? what would your last meal be? what has cooper said to the team after the Melbourne Storm loss? and Joey the 8th immortal rocks up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 202051 min

Blocker Relives The Old Days

Matty Johns is on Fox Sports Australia. On this episode of the podcast Matty and the boys talk to the Steve Kearney sacking, other coaches under pressure, will The Roosters be the team of the decade, preview Round 7 and Blocker relives the old days - and some biff!!! To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Jun 24, 202055 min

"We Deal In Honesty"

In another episode with the Johns family, Matty, Trish, Jack and Cooper address the hot topics - what would you be if you were a fast food? who is your hall pass? who is the best liar in the family? and Cooper's night as a ball boy.....and we introduce a new segment for Trish called Johns Family Secrets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 20201 hr

Matty Takes Kenty's Phone Call....and there's a guest appearance!

Matty Johns is on Fox Sports Australia. On this episode of the podcast Matty and the team talk about Eddie Jones coaching in the NRL, Luke Thompson moving to the NRL, Noel Kelly and Cameron Smith's retirement. To take out a subscription to Fox Sports Australia where you can watch Matty Johns and get all the latest Tennis, AFL, Rugby, Motorsport, Football and Golf search FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202051 min
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