Best Flip Flap Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 77 - Repost: The Physics of the Flip Flap Rollercoaster 10:12

2h ago10:12

10:12

To learn more about the physics of roller coasters and read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, please feel free to click on that coffee button and buy me a cup of coffee! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All…

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We can do this, so let's do this 45:56

16h ago45:56

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @…

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Player Awards and Scotland Preview 47:08

3d ago47:08

47:08

Episode Notes With the regular season wrapped up, we talk through the top performers of the year. Then we recap the disappointing performance of the Eagles against Romania and preview the upcoming match against Scotland in DC. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hos…

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Episode 76 - Look out! It's Momentum! 23:55

4d ago23:55

23:55

Momentum! It's a term used in wide variety of contexts, but in Physics it is defined as "mass in motion." It is the product of an objects mass times its velocity. In this podcast I go into its history...and it's future! To read the podcast's transcripts and to see the noted math equations, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my bo…

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Even on the Season 53:04

8d ago53:04

53:04

Episode Notes The season is over, with Old Glory finishing a perfectly even .500 record. We talk about that, as well as the exciting final match against NOLA and the upcoming international fixtures. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on T…

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Regular Season Finale ft. Cory Daniel 58:59

17d ago58:59

58:59

Episode Notes With AKP cruisin' through Croatia, Fantasy Ruckers Show host Ryan Ye hops on the mic and co-hosts with Fitzy. In this week's episode, the fellas recap Old Glory DC's playoff-clinching loss to Miami, preview what's at stake with the regular season finale against NOLA Gold on Saturday night, and catch up with OGDC flanker Cory Daniel. A…

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Episode 75 - Abstract Algebra Swimming and Rummikub 16:54

19d ago16:54

16:54

My brain got away from me and I found myself going down a rabbit hole. While there, I revisited the math of Evariste Galois and his foundations to Abstract Algebra. I also ventured into the game Rummikub, the Olympics and swimming. Welcome to my brain. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are t…

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Huntin' for the Playoffs ft. Kurt Baker 1:09:44

25d ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Episode Notes With AKP traipsing through the south of France, familiar voice Roland Pratt hops on the mic and co-hosts with Fitzy. In this week's episode, the fellas recap Old Glory C's thrilling come-from-behind victory against the Dallas Jackals, preview what's at stake with the match against the Miami Sharks on Saturday night, and catch up with …

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Crunch Time ft. Ishmail Shabazz 1:16:45

1M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coff…

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Episode 74 - The Murder of Evariste Galois 17:30

1M ago17:30

17:30

Evariste Galois was a brilliant mathematician with a passion for justice. He was only 22 when he was murdered. To this day, his murderers remain unknown. But his insightful mathematical theories are known throughout the world. This is his story. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, f…

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Flipping the Flap Jacks 51:15

1M ago51:15

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair Kirsch-Poole Writer/editor for Glo…

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The Home Stretch ft. Rob Harley 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter…

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Episode 73 - The History of Calculators 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

You know that little app you use on your phone to do your calculations? It has a fun, clunky history full of interesting inventions! The history of the calculator goes as far back as 300 CE with the Salamis Tablet. Today, we can graph in 3-D and solve even the most complex abstract algebraic equations! To read the podcast's transcripts, please visi…

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Where We Expected to Be ft. Simon Cross 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on T…

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He's heating up! 53:00

2M ago53:00

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitt…

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Until further notice 54:14

3M ago54:14

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair …

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Must win game? 51:32

3M ago51:32

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rug…

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Episode 72 - Climate Scientist and Suffragette Eunice Foote 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

During the month of Earth Day, it is justifiable and poignant that we while we honor Mother Earth, we also honor Eunice Newton Foote, the world's first female climate scientist. Foote perfectly exemplified how women contribute to more than just the places that society wants us to remain. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.Mat…

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Hoping for a bit more ft. Roland Pratt 1:18:18

3M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (…

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Is Old Glory a Real Contender? 50:31

4M ago50:31

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorni…

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Episode 71 - Catherine Macaulay and her Call for Educational Equality 9:18

4M ago9:18

9:18

As Women's History Month ends, I want to introduce you to Catherine Macaulay, an eighteenth-century British historian who called for equality in education. She believed that by providing education to young girls and women, we could let go of social opinions and develop human potential. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathS…

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Kicking into the Wind (audio fixed) 57:47

4M ago57:47

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Ho…

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The Key Word is Patience 1:03:14

4M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on M…

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Post-Match Interviews - Chicago 9:38

4M ago9:38

9:38

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby…

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Satisfying 54:48

4M ago54:48

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twit…

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Not the Start We Wanted 1:00:11

5M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorn…

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It's Answers Time 1:06:10

5M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Tw…

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Last Episode of the Offseason 41:24

5M ago41:24

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby W…

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State of the Union ft. Chris Dunlavey 47:02

5M ago47:02

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) …

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How to Build Rugby in America in 1 Easy Step 49:34

6M ago49:34

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Sp…

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Full Roster Deep Dive 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

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 dif…

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This Roster is DEEP 43:43

6M ago43:43

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly…

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Preparing for the Hawks, er, Anthem 42:09

6M ago42:09

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 …

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Hawks for Kitmas! 44:13

6M ago44:13

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs th…

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Cut LA some Slack! 50:53

7M ago50:53

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wr…

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On Schedule for 2024 1:04:09

7M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugb…

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MLR in Mexico? 49:41

7M ago49:41

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break o…

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Mark Cuban & Ryan Reynolds Aren't Coming to Save MLR 45:30

8M ago45:30

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 glo…

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What We're Thankful For 46:28

8M ago46:28

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Ru…

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Excitement in the Soul 42:02

8M ago42:02

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair Kirsch-Pool…

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Collin Grosse Returns & Kyle Baillie Departs ft. Ryan Ye 29:35

9M ago29:35

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 …

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MLR News & Notes w/ Special Co-Host Ryan Ye 43:00

9M ago43:00

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 …

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Old Glory is Looking Good, World Rugby isn't 57:52

9M ago57:52

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Host…

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Players Picking Their Numbers!? ft. Marcel Brache 1:15:00

9M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

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…

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Chicken Wingers 42:41

10M ago42:41

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 th…

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Ungentlemanly Handshake 38:16

10M ago38:16

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts M…

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AKP - The Man of Many Names 45:45

10M ago45:45

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 pl…

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Let Chaos Reign Supreme 45:45

10M ago45:45

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby M…

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The News Dam Breaks ft. Phil DeWolf 47:11

10M ago47:11

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 w…

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MLR & RWC 42:27

11M ago42:27

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 hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugb…

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