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Matty & Cronk

Matty & Cronk

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The Titans need that Might and Power mentality, the Broncos need a BK

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.

Aug 7, 201957 min

Matty talks to Cam Smith about his career, almost leaving Melbourne, 'influencing' refs, the salary cap drama and more

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.

Jul 31, 20191h 31m

Raiders are up, Sharks are down and what happens if we flip the '89 GF on its head?

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.

Jul 24, 201959 min

Highs of Finchy's career and the 'rock bottom' that followed: 1-on-1 with an incredibly open Brett Finch

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 stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 201959 min

Greatest all-time Origin 17s, Kenty's Kangaroos & best RL gee ups

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.

Jul 10, 201954 min

Cam Smith's GOAT case, Sticky's best feuds and when Matty met the Gallaghers

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.

Jul 3, 201950 min

Sam Burgess' tunnel vision for Manly and the events that led to his Grand Final heroics

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.

Jun 26, 20191h 10m

Confusion in the Blues ranks and how do you sack a player

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.

Jun 19, 201951 min

Blues in disarray and the No.7 conundrum plus the Maltese Falcon

Freddie Fittler's Blues are feeling the pinch after a loss in Origin 1 and Matty, Finchy and Kenty give their take on what needs to happen next plus some classic Mario Fenech tales. Download Australia's No.1 podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 201954 min

Origin hype and the art of big game preparation

Check out who nailed their Origin predictions, how NRL stars prepare differently for the big stage and Robbie Slater talks about the dangers of playing against Maradona. Join Matty, Kenty and Finch for the best rugby league podcast in the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 201950 min

Origin madness and the best of Tommy Raudonikis

It's Origin time and Matty, Kenty and Finchy dissect both teams, the controversial picks and a game looming as a classic, recount the best of Tommy Raudonikis and Matty recalls Mitchell Pearce's sleepover at the Johns household. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 201958 min

Cellar dweller drama; Pearce peaks and tributes to two legends

Penrith have gone from bad to worse, Mitchell Pearce has hit top form and the Knights are now running hot and Matty Johns pays tribute to two legends who passed away this week in Bob Hawke and Quentin Pongia. Join Matty, Kenty and Finch for the best rugby league podcast in the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 201951 min

Failings of modern day halves; Wayne Bennett's big pitch

The major issues with young halfbacks, what’s wrong with the Panthers and Wayne Bennett’s big TV idea. Join Matty, Kenty and Brett Finch for the best podcast in the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 201955 min

Latrell-mania, the NRL's best player and the day Steve Rogers knocked on Matty's door

Latrell Mitchell has taken his game to another level and Matty, Kenty and Hoops dissect his best position, debate the game's best player and Matty recalls some childhood memories including the day the great Steve Rogers rocked up to the Johns home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 201950 min

Grudge matches, and the Origin rumour that won't go away

Pressure is mounting on NRL coaches, an Origin rumour that won't go away, a grudge match of epic proportions and the song Matty can't get out of his head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 20191h 5m

Gus and the Panthers, a stadium that changes the game

The spin behind Phil Gould's exit and what really happened at the Panthers this week. Matty with Paul Kent and James Hooper dissect the impact of a modern coaching great plus reveal just how one match at Parramatta's new stadium has completely changed the Sydney rugby league scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 20191h 13m

The Inglis impact, five-eighths setting the NRL alight

Matty reveals his favourite Inglis memories, the impact of retirement on a player and dissect the five-eighths who are setting the competition alight. Paul Kent and James Hooper join Matty for the best rugby league chat and more than a few laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 20191h 8m

Struggling teams, great halfbacks and the problem with modern coaching

Has Valentine Holmes made the right call, where does Cooper Cronk sit in the history of great halfbacks and the problem with coaching in 2019. Matty is joined by Paul Kent and James Hooper for their take on the week in rugby league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 20191h 8m

Who's hot, who's not and Matty's ugly confrontation with "The Animal"

Matty Johns along with Paul Kent and James Hooper dissect what's going wrong at Penrith and Newcastle, the hot form of James Tedesco and Tom Trbojevic and what happened the day Matty went to the wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20191h 0m

Matty Johns bonus pod: Blocker Roach and the Warren Ryan years

As part of the new Matty Johns podcast he will be sitting down and going one on one with some of the greatest players and characters in rugby league. In his first special, he interviews Steve Roach on the Warren Ryan years at the Balmain Tigers. One of the legends of the club, Blocker terrorised opponents during the late 80s in a team that were one of the greatest club teams not to win a grand final. They came close, losing twice, including the epic 1989 decider against the Canberra Raiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 201936 min

Small forward revolution and why the Knights nearly sacked me

Matty Johns is back with his new podcast and he digs beneath the surface of Cooper Cronk/Luke Keary partnership, is pumped by the return of the small forward to the game and tells how he almost got sacked from the Knights - twice. Joined by Paul Kent and James Hooper, this is classic Matty for all rugby league lovers. Subscribe now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 201955 min

Matty Johns #1: Podcasts are better than Lego

In his brand new podcast, Matty Johns is joined by Paul Kent and James Hooper to yarn league's biggest issues, preview week 2 and tell some hilarious war stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 20191h 6m