Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Molecast
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| Molecast #210 | 15 Oct 2026 | 01:18:17 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Leinster return to the D4TRESS — Take away Coffey — Brooks' side — Maul? Rats! — Bigger boys came — The Simon Zebo Derby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #209 | 07 Oct 2026 | 01:03:19 | |
Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole The job at Munster — Young guns up and down the land — Connacht win unaesthetically — Whither the Lions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #208 | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:04:06 | |
Support the Molecast's continued production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — The Ray Ridge Acca finally comes in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #207 | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:31:14 | |
Support the Molecast's continued production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Themes from the summer — Sound the familiar complaint — Struggling URC? — Season previews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #206 | 17 Jul 2026 | 01:42:23 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Thank you for your support through the season! New combinations, similar sensation — "They think they're so f'in smart!" — Up and down Ireland — "That's the guy who looks after the rugby?!?" — ROG at the RDS — Maul Rats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #205 | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:22:45 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can supports its continued production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Leinster repeat on the Bulls — Big finish to tough season — Cullen calls time — Job Opportunity — Faz stands up many Ulstermen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #204 - Molebag Listener's Questions | 15 Jun 2026 | 01:46:38 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — thank very much for your support throughout the season Leinster's season of grind continues against Stormers — Glasgow salt their own wounds — James Lowe's Contracts and Departure — Molebag Listener's Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #203 | 04 Jun 2026 | 01:23:36 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support it by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Leinster coaches, skin thickness, "the Media" — All Time Lowe — Munster JETS — Glasgow good all over We will answer listener questions next week: anyone interested can submit them by email dementedmole [at] gmail [dot] com, or via DM on X.com or Bluesky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #202 | 29 May 2026 | 01:36:53 | |
You can support the Molecast by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Weighing the manner of the defeat vs the fifthness of it — A day in Bilbao — Being Tight vs Being Loose — Inhabiting the role vs Learning the part — What changes now, what changes when — Future of Champions Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #201 | 19 May 2026 | 01:20:49 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can make a small donation to support its continued production at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole The Ulster Tripod — Silver linings in abundance — Connacht consistency — Wafer power — Munster get the job done — Gleeson green shoots — Leinster go all Lancaster Leinster — Underdogs, Performance, Place Kicking — Finals Fever 🤢 R.I.P. Scott Hastings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #200 | 12 May 2026 | 01:10:36 | |
This is episode 200! Thank you to anyone who is listening, we hope you're still enjoying it. We're going to do a Molebag episode at the end of May. Please send any questions to dementedmole@gmail.com or DM us on https://x.com/dementedmole or https://bsky.app/profile/dementedmole.bsky.social Connacht and Munster moving in opposite directions — Lancaster raising the floor — Munster still haven't hit bottom — Ravenhill classic — Doak's night of highs and lows — Leinster's competition for finals places — Last round predictions The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #199 | 05 May 2026 | 01:20:34 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its continued support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole The one where Leinster get back to the final — Many strengths and some frailties — A lucky general — Getting the best players on the pitch — Bath red zone regrets — Footage missing — Broken play Bordeaux — Ulster's big moment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #198 | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:45:35 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can make a donation to its continued production at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Leinster's NCO's fail to get the job over the line — Scrum-half frustrations — Strength of schedule — Munster flankers go try mad against callow Ulster — The Lions are coming — Toulon and our taut, shredded nerves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #197 | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:17:27 | |
Donate to the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Statement season — "Band of Bros." — Ulster's demolition derby and the run in from hell — Connacht storm DHL — Who is calling the shots at Munster — URC's appointment viewing — AIL thrives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #196 | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:59:35 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its continued production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole The penitent team kneels before God — In Latin, Jehovah starts with a I — You must believe, boy — Casting Toulon as a revenge mission — Glasgow stutter in spotlight — The "Real" Final — Bordeaux Era? — Toulouse our discipline was very disappointing — Dragons roar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #195 | 10 Apr 2026 | 01:09:15 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation for the price of a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Munster against the wind — Bad ball to bad carriers — Brothers in intercepts — Risking it all for a shot at the big time — Harry Byrne making the jersey his — Rieko chat — Sasha AWOL from the pocket — The "real" final in Bordeaux — Connacht are changed, changed utterly — It was forward — We <3 Dragons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #194 | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:06:01 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its production by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Munster's grim financial situation — A multitude of issues tied together — Irish rugby precarity — Will "just doing enough" be enough for Leinster — Ulster and Connacht have the winning habit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #193 | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:58:17 | |
Please support the Molecast by donating the price of a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Post 6N healthcheck: Leinster's season starts now — Glasgow loom menacingly — What's wrong with Munster? — Does it need to get worse before it gets better, or is it just getting worse? — Connacht not doing Connacht things — Who is getting the most out of their coaching time? — Congrats to St Mary's College Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #192 | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:23:47 | |
The Molecast isn't paywalled but you can support its continued production by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole The Six Nations 2026 in review — Selection vindication — Farrell's values — Ireland's winners — How do France compare? — And how about the sport itself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #191 | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:23:55 | |
*Apologies for the audio quality on one mic at the start - it clears up at 16mins* The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Ireland tournament selections — The game done changed, got more fierce — Wales resolve — Set piece triumph, set piece failure — Crowley drifting — Scottish threat — Italian consistency — AOB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #190 | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:07:20 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Faz calls a new tune — Stand up for the Ulstermen — Getting selected is less than half the battle — Friday Night Lights — The Prendergast Grumblers — Lack of direction from 9 and the 10 Complex — Just following orders — Aerial competition and second order consequences — Hemispheric misalignment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #189 | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:01:05 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole "The narrative has changed", but what has actually changed? — Get Confident, Stupid! — Xs and Os — English helping hand — The Platonic Baloucoune — U20s Prelude — Welsh resurgence — Captain Dupont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #188 | 19 Feb 2026 | 01:16:43 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Ireland's strength of schedule — Italian improvement — What went well — ... and what didn't — Half-back struggles — U20 tone setting — Players of wit and invention — How do you beat this France ("What Would Rassie Do?") — Can Wales find something to believe in — This is my house, you're listening to my music — What tune beats England? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #187 | 11 Feb 2026 | 01:04:54 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its continued production by making a donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Beware: more swearing than usual "It's the players!" — "It's the coaching!" — "It's the performance!" — "Ireland haven't done much wrong..." — The game done changed — Where next — Team for Italy — Gregor Townsend could not get out of the way — England into hubris mode already — ""A"" game debacle — Bigger boys came Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #186 | 04 Feb 2026 | 01:03:24 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland's selection: what is a surprise and what is the logic— France's selection: Dupont + 14 or Irish kryptonite — Ireland's prospects and the notion of a predictable championship — Will Glasgow fuel Scotland? — Can anyone stop the English boot stomping on the 6N face? — U20s hopes — England Legends vs Ireland Legends in aid of Moody Family Trust https://therpa.co.uk/news/2026/1/england-and-ireland-rugby-greats-return-to-london-to-play-in-the-annual-england-v-ireland-legends-match/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #185 | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:48:21 | |
Please bear with the Zoom-level audio quality while we record remotely for 2 weeks 🙏 📡 ☎️ 💻 You can support the Molecast by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Leinster *find a way* in front of the new Clan Stand — Loosehead crisis — Bohan grabs his opportunity — Ulster don't find a way in Llanelli — Devine heads north — Munster against the wind — TYP international edition — Farrell's decisions all over the park — The forgotten round of URC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #184 | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:38:46 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support the podcast by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole. Thanks for your support so far! Part 1: The tale of Leinster's two narrow wins — The Bayonne experience — Finding a way around a "low block" — Nearly moments — Surviving La Rochelle — La Rochelle not surviving — What are Leinster good at? — The Platonic Leinster Part 2: The tale of Munster's two narrow defeats — "This is Munster Rugby Club we're talking about" — Castres cracker — Tournament failings — Wider malaise — How do they get better — "How do I get 50 games into X?" Part 3: Predicting the Irish 6N squad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #183 | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:19:11 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by donating at our Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Breakdown shitfights and an interpro no-show — Ulstermen standing up — Mens' Sevens programme legacy — The outhalf rivalry we were promised — What to do with Tom Aherne — Leo stops filibustering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #182 | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:04:41 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Munster confusion makes for a Christmas Turkey — Jeepers, pressure — Road wins — Glasgow statement — Ulster's vibe deserts them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #181 | 11 Dec 2025 | 01:10:44 | |
You can support the Molecast's production by donating the cost of a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland's Top Province: the one at the top of the country — The Way of Richie — Cohesion paying off — Leinster's Disparate Aims — One-man rucks and going open off 10 — Hard Times in Bath Town — AOB: Connacht, Ross Byrne, Goals from the Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #180 | 04 Dec 2025 | 01:10:54 | |
Support the production of the Molecast by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — "World Cup wins are all alike; every World Cup exit is unhappy in its own way" — The Euro-African Seeding Jamboree begins — Ulster's time to shine — Leinster Offside Meltdown — Why keep the ball? — Big whinge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #179 | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:14:37 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support it's continued existence by donating to our Ko-Fi page for as much as a cup of coffee and significantly less than the price of a pint :P https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole There’ll be no World Cup then, I’ll tell the children — In Search of a Scrum Philosophy — The Bajada — Props and Game-Time — Game-Wrecking Cr**p — Backs Rugby vs Forwards Rugby — Boks Tactical Discipline — Emotional Ireland — Bundee's Rugby Mortgage — A “Successful November”? — Lessons from Dev — Going forward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #178 | 20 Nov 2025 | 01:01:47 | |
Apologies for the poor sound quality on one of the microphones! — Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland romp against Oz — Paddy Mac arrives fully formed — Sam's highs and lows — Baird's hard yards — Aussie woe — Northampton influence — Delectable Pumas — SA conspiracy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #177 | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:17:30 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled but you can support it by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Skills and confidence ebbing — Lineouts, Attack, Defence, Kicking — Charismatic Strongmen all the way down — Possibles flow while Probables stutter — MacKenzie's Murrayfield Moments — Rassie and Siya's Mentality Monsters strike AGAIN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #176 | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:56:28 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland's new normal: good in moments, largely stodgy, dodgy set piece — Counterpoint: actually quite good, all things considered? — Ringrose, lineouts, execution errors — Hyper-Rationalisation —Middle-Aged Man yells at cloud — "Friendlies" — Japan Selection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #175 | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:46:31 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — We've got our Jack back — McMillan's Munster — "It's a challenging start"... and we failed it — TYFPFFS — We might lose to Zebre, but think of the dramatic potential — Silver Linings Teamsheet — Ulster are back — Shohei Otani wears Tadhg Beirne pyjamas 🤪🤨🤠 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #174 | 16 Oct 2025 | 01:22:43 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — What about my guy: an Irish squad selection story— Staleness on the horizon? — Leinster win again — Munster's calm waters — Ulster's beef — Slow burn season — Doak axe — Counterfeiting a code Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #173 | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:54:26 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Resource Management and Opportunity Knocking in SA — What makes a good season? — The World Cup Cycle begins now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #172 | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:00:38 | |
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by making a small donation at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Welcome to Q4 — Women's World Cup Regrets — Stellar Boks pushing the game forwards — Leinster almost achieve perfect set of 1/10 ratings in DHL — Jersey chat — Waiting around for the season to start Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #171 | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:35:59 | |
Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Molecast Summer Symposium — The Lions Phenomenon — Rugby and Media Landscape — Ireland on Tour — U20s Catastrophe — Espoirs in NZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #170 | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:01:27 | |
You can donate to the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Bulls neutered — Leinster Forwards just kept rollin’ — “This Means More” — Paean to Jordie — Sam puts his head where it hurts — U20s slide — The flying Bayonnais Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #169 | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:09:50 | |
You can support the production of the Molecast by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Leinster fight — Playing off 9 v playing off 10 — Line-kicking — Take Your Points (Reprise) — Bulls on parade — Finals rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #168: Molebag | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:37:29 | |
You can keep the Molecast going by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland squad, surprises, disappointments — Weaknesses at 1 and 9 — Leinster wander into familiar territory — Frawley SZN — Munster return to role of heroic losers — Molebag: Irish Lions' origins — Carlos Spencer at the Rub-a-Dub — The club game and professional players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #167: Molebag | 30 May 2025 | 01:33:29 | |
Support the Molecast by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Pt. 1: A first half of principles, a second half of realpolitik — Saints' selection gambit — UBB's kick game— Nika rides the bucking bronco Pt. 2: Molebag — DoR job description — Ulster report card — All time flankers — Substitution wrinkles — Who would you replace Leo with? — URC QFs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #166: Lionscast | 15 May 2025 | 01:00:05 | |
You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — LIONS LIONS LIONS — Who and why selections are made — How does this thing still exist — Will Aussie media be asking "Can they give a mercy try?" — Leinster still playing Northampton a week later — Crunch time in Musgrave — Opportunity knocks November edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #165 | 07 May 2025 | 01:17:05 | |
You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — (Another) Leinster post-mortem — Northampton's Plan — Blame Game — End Game — UBB shake off Toulouse ghosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #164 | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:49:55 | |
You can help support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — A stark weekend for Irish provinces — The Ray Ridge accumulator comes in — Ulster green shoots in Shark attack — Leinster and their failed auditions — Connacht, home of false dawns — Munster chickens coming home to roost — Who are you rivals? — Hugh Cooney AIL Champ — Send you Molebag questions to dementedmole@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #163 | 23 Apr 2025 | 01:17:33 | |
You can donate to the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Rieko writes a new chapter — Selling the Leinster experience — David Humphreys: Terminator — Ulster squad gets a haircut — Mid-table Drama — Which way now, Leinsterman? — Munster screwed then victim-blamed, it's like people are trying to wind them up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #162 | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:53:25 | |
You can donate to the Molecast at our Ko-Fi page https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Rors gets over the hump — Leinster hand out Lesson No. 2 — Sam P's Kick/Pass/Run —Franco Smith's blessing — UBB and Kevin Keegan — Munster disappoint everyone — Justice for Mehrtens — David Humphreys Leinsternomics — N.B. This episode was recorded before Wednesday morning's news glut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Molecast #161 | 10 Apr 2025 | 01:24:34 | |
Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — How to judge a Leinster thrashing — Competing Philosophies, Decision Making, Filing Systems — Munster Cup Magic — The Craig Casaissance — Never ending downward spiral — The Big and Little Men of Ulster — QF chat — Show them everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||