Big Dawg Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, James is joined by two of the team's biggest personalities, George Merrick and Michael Hand II, for a surprisingly serious conversation around the hurdles— both mental and physical— that come with being a professional rugby player.

In the studio this week, James and Chris are joined by players Noah Brown and Nate Auspurger to talk leadership, confidence and the future of American rugby.

James and Chris are back in the studio with Charlie Abel and Lucas Rumball for another candid chat. This week, the lads go into what it's really like to film a docuseries (United States of Rugby now streaming on Roku) and all things leadership— both on and off the field.

Join Chicago Hounds CEO, James English, and Head Coach, Chris Latham, for the first episode of this year’s Big Dawg Podcast. Players Mitch Short and Mac Jones are the first guests of the season— getting into the secret sauce behind getting the Hounds to the top.

James and Chris wrap up the 2025 Big Dawg Podcast season with Hounds assistant coaches Todd Dammers and Noel Ried. From inside the locker room to strategic calls on game day, the coaches break down what it really takes to build an MLR squad—and why alignment from the top down can make or break a season.

This week in the studio, James and Chris sit down with U.S. rugby veterans Bryce Campbell and Will Magie for a conversation unpacking the concept of player ownership, exploring how today’s athletes are reshaping the game from within, and taking a hard look at the structural challenges facing collegiate rugby in the U.S. — all with the perspective of two players who’ve seen the sport from both American and international sidelines.