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| Handling The ABCs | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:46:37 | |
Episode Notes
The Eagles handled their ABCs (Always Beat Canada) with a significant contribution from Old Glory players. We talk about that and the upcoming specter of Japan next weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Season Review and Draft Talk ft. Simon Cross and Kurt Baker | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:55:22 | |
Episode Notes
Coaches Simon Cross and Kurt Baker joined us to close out the 2024 season and talk about the promising young talent picked up in this year's draft. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Crunch Time ft. Ishmail Shabazz | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:16:45 | |
Episode Notes
As we tackle the slobberknocker of a match with the New England Free Jacks and take a look at the next three games, Ishmail Shabazz joins us to talk about his rugby journey, his playing style, and how the team is coming together for a final playoff push. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Flipping the Flap Jacks | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:51:15 | |
Episode Notes
We break down a high-flying win over Anthem, then look at the big upcoming match against the Free Jacks. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| The Home Stretch ft. Rob Harley | 29 May 2024 | 01:06:41 | |
Episode Notes
As we break down the Seattle match and take a look at the home stretch, Rob Harley joins us to talk about coming from Scotland, working hard, and why he hasn't scored more tries. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Where We Expected to Be ft. Simon Cross | 22 May 2024 | 01:07:18 | |
Episode Notes
Head coach Simon Cross joins us to talk through his journey into rugby, what he expects from the team, how OGDC is growing rugby in the region, where Danny Tusitala has been, and more. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| He's heating up! | 15 May 2024 | 00:53:00 | |
Episode Notes
Two wins in a row for Old Glory! After illness and technical difficulties sunk last week's episode, we return to recap Old Glory's two momentum-shifting wins ahead of the bye week. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Until further notice | 02 May 2024 | 00:54:14 | |
Episode Notes
After leading off with a spicy take from twitter, we get into some mid-season grades and preview the pivotal upcoming match against Miami. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Must win game? | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:51:32 | |
Episode Notes
After yet another disappointing home game, we go into what this team seems to be missing and ask the question: is this upcoming game against Utah a must-win? About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Hoping for a bit more ft. Roland Pratt | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:18:18 | |
Episode Notes
A two part episode after the bye week, with AKP and Fitzy breaking down the draw against LA, then guest host Rollie joining to talk to AKP about where the team is at the first bye week and look ahead the looming menace of Houston. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Is Old Glory a Real Contender? | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:50:31 | |
Episode Notes
We start off with some reasons not to be too disappointed by the too-close-for-comfort win over Anthem, then look ahead to the matchup against RFC LA. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Kicking into the Wind (audio fixed) | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:57:47 | |
Episode Notes
After an update on the Jama situation, we vent our frustrations about the San Diego match and glean what positives we can. Then we look forward to an easier match against Anthem this weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Let the News Pile Up | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:46:56 | |
Episode Notes
After a few weeks off, we had a lot to talk about: Old Glory signings, MLR coaches leaving left and right, and the imminent draft. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| The Key Word is Patience | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:03:14 | |
Episode Notes
We dive into the home opener against Chicago and the myriad of things that went well and poorly. We spend quite a chunk of time on Jama's red card, then take a look at the upcoming match against a good (but maybe not great) San Diego Legion. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Post-Match Interviews - Chicago | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:09:38 | |
Episode Notes
After the match against Chicago on Saturday, I got the chance to grab some comments from Old Glory players and staff. Enjoy this special episode of post-match interviews! Regular episode on Wednesday. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Satisfying | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:54:48 | |
Episode Notes
Is there anything quite as satisfying as upsetting a rival on the road? We breakdown the glorious match last weekend and how we're feeling about this team two weeks into the season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Not the Start We Wanted | 06 Mar 2024 | 01:00:11 | |
Episode Notes
Saturday didn't go as planned, and we have a go at figuring out why. Then take a look at the big matchup coming up, against the New England Slap Jacks. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| It's Answers Time | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:06:10 | |
Episode Notes
The season is finally here, and we set about previewing the first match against NOLA. We've spent the whole off-season thinking and speculating, and now it's time to get some answers! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Last Episode of the Offseason | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:41:24 | |
Episode Notes
Well, this time next week we'll be previewing an upcoming match to kick off MLR 2024. So this week, we wrap up the off-season by talking about OGDC's last-minute roster additions and the preseason matches around the league. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| State of the Union ft. Chris Dunlavey | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:47:02 | |
Episode Notes
A very special episode this week as we interview OGDC owner Chris Dunlavey. We get into a lot of different topics: the crazy off-season, new head coach Simon Cross, the Eagles, the Anthem, the new stadium, and more. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| How to Build Rugby in America in 1 Easy Step | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:49:34 | |
Episode Notes
After spilling a bit of inside news about Old Glory, we talk about all the crazy ideas floating around for hosting rugby events in American, and AKP shares an idea of his own. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Full Roster Deep Dive | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:02:56 | |
Episode Notes
It's a hefty episode this week as we five into our thoughts, fears, and predictions for Old Glory's 2024 roster. There's also a ton of news from around the league, with new smart balls, trade controversy, and a successful conclusion to the unionization push. Mentioned in this episode: 7 Charts that show how the 2024 OGDC roster is different About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| This Roster is DEEP | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:43:43 | |
Episode Notes
We start of with some good OGDC news, talking about the re-signing of Niko Jones and the great depth of the roster in general. We also talk about the new entry into the league, Anthem Rugby Carolina, and touch on the updated roster. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Olympic Success | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:34:28 | |
Episode Notes
We dive into what has been an exciting Olympics for rugby, then speculate a little on some MLR rumors. Note: this was recorded before the Women won bronze. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Preparing for the Hawks, er, Anthem | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:42:09 | |
Episode Notes
Welp, the fellas recorded on Thursday and speculated about when the new MLR team and the new 2024 season schedule would come out...and, of course, the news broke after we edited this episode. Such is life as a podcaster. Anyway, the fellas cover some recent OGDC player moves, talk about the LA SVNS, and prep for the start of training camp on Monday. We'll cover the Anthem news and revised MLR season schedule next week! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Hawks for Kitmas! | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:44:13 | |
Episode Notes
This is a jam-packed episode - after clearing up some OGDC news, we get straight into the leaked news of a new USA and World Rugby backed franchise in Charlotte (called it!), then dive into our first impressions of the new kits (for once released just before we recorded, instead of just after). About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Cut LA some Slack! | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:50:53 | |
Episode Notes
We start the second year of the Glorious Rugby Podcast with lots of OGDC player news, then discuss the new LA team's branding and whether they deserve any slack, and finally wrap up with the talk of a new stadium for OGDC! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| On Schedule for 2024 | 21 Dec 2023 | 01:04:09 | |
Episode Notes
MLR has released the 2024 season schedule, which we dive into at length. We also talk about the continued elusiveness of the LA team name/logo and who Old Glory picked up in the recent dispersal draft. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| MLR in Mexico? | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:49:41 | |
Episode Notes
The news continues to swirl and get more interesting: the fallout from collapsing teams continues with a dispersal draft tonight, Old Glory adds a couple more players to the 2024 roster, and surprising reports of a potential new team in Mexico! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Mark Cuban & Ryan Reynolds Aren't Coming to Save MLR | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
Episode Notes
After accidentally not recording audio last week, AKP and Fitzy hopped on the mics to discuss what happens next with MLR, now that a second team in two weeks has dropped out of the league. AKP and Fitzy asked many questions and provided a few answers in this free-wheeling conversation about the future of MLR. It's not all doom and gloom though - listen in as the fellas remain optimistic (the sky is not falling!) about the league. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| What We're Thankful For | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:46:28 | |
Episode Notes
We talk a bit about the recent Old Glory signings, MLR's new conference structure, and the recent success of the Eagles, then end with a special holiday segment: what we're thankful for in rugby in 2023. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Excitement in the Soul | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:42:02 | |
Episode Notes
AKP returns from Japan, Tevita Naqali and Willie Talataina return to Old Glory, the USA Men's Eagles return to action in Spain. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Collin Grosse Returns & Kyle Baillie Departs ft. Ryan Ye | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:29:35 | |
Episode Notes
With AKP traveling in Japan, guest co-host Ryan Ye joins Fitzy for one more week. The fellas chat about the latest OGDC signings and re-signings, discuss the latest coach and player moves in MLR, and hope Kappa pulls off a good first Kitmas. But Ryan Ye goes off the rails when he roots for Canada over the USA Men's Eagles in the Vila International Cup matches the next two weekends. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| MLR News & Notes w/ Special Co-Host Ryan Ye | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:43:00 | |
Episode Notes
With AKP on a trip to Japan for the next two weeks, Ryan Ye of The Fantasy Ruckers Show joined as a special co-host. We chatted the latest signings and re-signings with OGDC and discussed the potential schedule and conference changes coming to MLR. Plus, Ryan tried to get Fitzy to reveal who he'll draft in the first round of the 2024 Fantasy Ruckers League...though we all know Matty, his conniving brother, put him up to it. More info on the Fantasy Ruckers:
John Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| It was a Good Run | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
Episode Notes
After an undeniably disappointing playoff loss, we talk ourselves into feeling a bit better about where things ended and look ahead to the off-season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Old Glory is Looking Good, World Rugby isn't | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:57:52 | |
Episode Notes
The signings keep rolling in, and Old Glory's 2024 roster is looking really, really good. What's not looking good World Rugby, who reacted to a great World Cup for T2 nations by ring-fencingthe top of the sport. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Players Picking Their Numbers!? ft. Marcel Brache | 19 Oct 2023 | 01:15:00 | |
Episode Notes
A few days ago, USA Eagle legend Marcel Brache blew up on social media by hinting that players would soon be able to pick their own numbers. Being a good natured guy, he agreed to jump on the pod for an interview to talk about the idea. After that, we dive into the usual fare: more OGDC signings, some news from around the MLR, and all the activity in the internationals this weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Chicken Wingers | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:42:41 | |
Episode Notes
This week, we talk about the big news: Old Glory's back three got another boost, with Mike "Chicken" Dabulas re-signing and Top 14 winger Axel Muller joining from the Top 14. Then, we take a quick look at the unionization efforts, talk about some other MLR signings, and preview the internationals: WXV2 for the women and the RWC for the men. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Ungentlemanly Handshake | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:38:16 | |
Episode Notes
A big new signing on the wing and a big re-signing in the back row spark some way-too-early speculation about next year's lineups, then we dive into the disappointing lack of chaos in the RWC and Fitzy proposes an unsavory method for creating more this weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| AKP - The Man of Many Names | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:45:45 | |
Episode Notes
We start this week with a quick discussion about Alistair's new nickname, then cover OGDC's season-ticket event at their new home venue, the Maryland Soccerplex. Plus, AKP shares some player news and rumors and the fellas discuss the USA Women's Eagles vs. Wales match. Finally, we chat about "the chaos" at the RWC and highlight the play of "Tier 2" nations. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Let Chaos Reign Supreme | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:45:45 | |
Episode Notes
We cover the chaos at the Rugby World Cup, the signings that Old Glory announced mere hours after we recorded our last episode, cover a win by the Eagles over Stade Toulousain, and have a surprisingly deep conversation about the state of the women's game in the US and around the world. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| The News Dam Breaks ft. Phil DeWolf | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:47:11 | |
Episode Notes
As is typical, we recorded our episode last week about 30 minutes before Old Glory news started spilling in from every corner. We catch up on everything, from the team's move to the Maryland Soccerplex to the return of Jason Robertson. We also bring in Phil DeWolf of the Washington Irish to talk more about the OGDC's new partnership with the Irish, as well as the state of club rugby in the DMV. You can learn more about the Washington Irish at their website, and by following them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| MLR & RWC | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
Episode Notes
We start this week with some assorted news from around the MLR, including the unfortunate passing of Toronto Arrows owner Bill Webb, then move on to Rugby World Cup talk, which starts on Friday. Also, as is typical, this episode was recorded before the news of Old Glory's new venue broke. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Eagles Optimism and Draft Review | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:36:50 | |
Episode Notes
After an unexpected hiatus, we're back to discuss the end of the Eagles tour, why there are reasons for optimism, and where things stand for OGDC's Eagles. We also touch on the draft and brainstorm an interesting idea for MLR. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Eagles Soared, PR7s Soaked | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:33:55 | |
Episode Notes
We talk about actually getting a chance to meet up at PR7s, John Lefevre's good run with the Steeltoes, and the thunderstorm halfway through. Then we turn to the Eagles, where a good performance from another OGDC player, Jack Iscaro, helped the team defeat Romania in impressive fashion. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| We can do this, so let's do this | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:45:56 | |
Episode Notes
We express cautious confidence about the Eagles after the Scotland match, then stronger confidence about Old Glory's upcoming playoff match against New England. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Let's Talk Draft | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:45:00 | |
Episode Notes
After talking about the news from a couple of our Eastern Conference rivals, we turn to draft talk. I mean, sure, Old Glory doesn't have any picks, but that is worth discussing in and of itself. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Front Office Changes and Player Awards | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:32:38 | |
Episode Notes
The episode this week is a little shorter, with only a couple of big topics to discuss. There have been more staffing changes for Old Glory, with Robyn Remick stepping in as Business Manager, and the players have voted for the end of season awards. Note: this was recorded before the league released the official XV for the season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| New Coach, New Research, New Offseason | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:53:00 | |
Episode Notes
With MLR 2023 officially in the can, we turn to off-season topics. Of course, we discuss the finals between San Diego and New England, but then we turn to internationals: where you can see OGDC players representing their countries, what's up with the women's Eagles, and new research on the impact of MLR on the men's Eagles player pool. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| Nothing to Be Ashamed Of | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:47:18 | |
Episode Notes
Old Glory DC's season is officially over, but the Glorious Rugby Podcast isn't! We come at you with a breakdown of the game, some reflective thoughts on the season, and let you know what we have planned for the offseason. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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