‘The show must go on’: Matty and the Missile defy downpour in Paris

Despite torrential rain and an unexpected thunderstorm, Matty and the Missile are back at the swimming to take you through Day 6 in Paris. Listen to the podcast here.

Matthew Johns always wanted to be in a wet t-shirt competition. On Thursday night in Paris, he got his wish.

As a torrential downpour prompted other television crews to flee for their lives, Johns and James Magnussen - filming Friday’s (AEST) Matty and Missile podcast - stood their ground.

“The show must go on,” Johns said.

LISTEN! Matty Johns, James Magnussen and special guests dissect a controversial day at the Olympics in a wild, wet and windy Paris.

While the major networks from NBC, China and Eurosport raced for cover, the two-time NRL premiership winner and his three-time world champion offsider insisted on finishing the podcast.

Matty and the Missile with Peter Badel soldiering on in the rain. Picture: Supplied

Rain, hail or shine the show must go on - Steve Crawley, Brent Read, Peter Badel, Tabby Wilson, James Magnussen, Jessica Halloran, Brent Read, Erin Smith and Tim Stewart.

Astonished French locals including members of the police force were stunned.

“I think it could be our best episode yet” said Johns.

“It has been an almost unprecedented 24 hours here in Paris as far as controversy and drama is concerned.”

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