Best New England Free Jacks Podcasts (2024)

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Local Legends #21: Brice Stratford 1:11:56

1h ago1:11:56

1:11:56

For this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, the final of the four, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with folklorist Brice Stratford to chat all about his new book Halloween Folklore and Ghost Stories. This new collection is Brice’s third book, following his first collection, Anglo Saxon Folklore: The Struggle for the…

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Bonus Episode: James Horkan 29:11

17h ago29:11

29:11

Full video segment of Bonus Episode with Rowdy Ranger James Horkan Join the Rowdy Rangers Club on Patreon: / jacksrangers TJRS has new video content often so make sure you're subscribed: https://tinyurl.com/jackstube Subscribe to TJRS, the best Free Jack's podcast on the internet: https://tinyurl.com/jacksspot X: / jacksrangers Instagram: / jacksra…

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Free Jacks to Anthem, We Salute Mitch Wilson! 49:24

6h ago49:24

49:24

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, USA Eagle No. 555 Mitch Wilson joins Bill and Fitzy to talk Major League Rugby, USA Rugby, and to officially announce his move to Charlotte Anthem Rugby. We also go deep into his days with the New England Free Jacks, the club he has called home since the organization’s very first MLR match back in 202…

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Something Wicked 12: Jack The Ripper 2:00:37

1d ago2:00:37

2:00:37

For the Three Ravens 2024 Halloween Special we've pulled out all the stops and are talking about the most infamous serial killer in history, Jack The Ripper! Part of the "Something Wicked" series about true crimes with folkloric twists, we start by chatting through what London was like in 1888, including the boom in crime fiction that had culminate…

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Episode 172: Patreon Announcement 18:19

9h ago18:19

18:19

Full video segment Patreon Announcement on Episode 172 of TJRS Join the Rowdy Rangers Club on Patreon: / jacksrangers TJRS has new video content often so make sure you're subscribed: https://tinyurl.com/jackstube Subscribe to TJRS, the best Free Jack's podcast on the internet: https://tinyurl.com/jacksspot X: / jacksrangers Instagram: / jacksranger…

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Haunting Season 2024 Episode #4 2:19:06

2d ago2:19:06

2:19:06

What lives in the dark? For each of us, the sun, waning as it is through days of autumn rain, weakening, becoming paler, more obscure – the sun is a lifeline. Yet, each night, that lifeline vanishes. The hours of darkness grow longer, the cold dominion of night stretching out, growing larger, growing stronger. And each of us has an opposite. A dark…

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Local Legends #20: Evelyn Hollow 1:22:26

4d ago1:22:26

1:22:26

For this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with writer, paranormal psychologist, and all-round super-cool spooky person Evelyn Hollow. It's likely you will have already heard of Evelyn, who is probably most famous for her work on Uncanny and various Danny Robins-hosted series such as…

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Dying Arts #12: Taxidermy 58:00

6d ago58:00

58:00

Despite some admitted squeamishness, for this week's Haunting Season-themed bonus episode, we're exploring the uncanny history and craft of Taxidermy. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we begin by chatting through distinctions between Ancient Egyptian mummification and the modern practice of taxidermy - a term which only came into usage in the 19th …

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Haunting Season 2024 Episode #3 1:41:00

9d ago1:41:00

1:41:00

The last traces of blue have given way to a black, black sky, and a chill wind whistles down the narrow alleyway you’ve taken as a shortcut and are starting to wish you hadn’t. Was that the dry rustle of dead leaves under your feet, or something else? It’s pitch black, no moon, no stars, but you can just make out marks on the walls either side of y…

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Local Legends #19: Robert Lloyd Parry 1:13:54

11d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

On this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, the second of four, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with the acclaimed actor, art historian, and expert in classic ghost stories Robert Lloyd Parry. In case you've not heard of him, since 2005 Rob has been engaged in "The M.R. James Project," a set of performances where Rob…

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50… 51… 52 Caps… Is there a ceiling for USA Eagle Hope Rogers? 44:35

13d ago44:35

44:35

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, recently earning her 50th cap, 2 off from the most ever in an women’s Eagle jersey, Hope Rogers joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about this monumental moment, and the emotions of receiving that jersey and cap from the current leader in caps Jamie Burke, with 51. How soon will Hope break that, and how soon w…

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Three Ravens Bestiary #12: Vampires 1:03:32

13d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Sharpen your stakes and have your garlic handy, as for this week's Haunting Season-themed bonus episode we're opening up some deliciously rich veins of history to explore the history and folklore of Vampires! Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, we start by discussing how the creation of the vampire as a figure in popular culture has its roo…

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Haunting Season 2024 Episode #2 1:32:34

16d ago1:32:34

1:32:34

The nights are drawing in, and the veil is lifting. In the chill, spiders cling to windowpanes, seeking the warmth within. Bats roost in chimney pots, foxes, rats and badgers settle down for their winter’s rest, while jackdaws pick at barren earth, pining for spring. When the wind blows, it bites, and on the breeze you think you hear the whispering…

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Local Legends #18: Jonathan Sims 1:16:41

18d ago1:16:41

1:16:41

On this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, the first of four, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with the author, voice actor, and co-creator of hit podcasts The Magnus Archives and The Magnus Protocol Jonathan Sims. It's a conversation which ranges from Magnus' origins as prompted by long nights working night shifts t…

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The “Incredible” New USA Men’s Rugby 7s Head Coach, Simon Amor 43:20

20d ago43:20

43:20

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, new USA Rugby Men’s 7s Head Coach, Simon Amor, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about taking the gig, and following in Mike Friday’s footsteps. Did you know Simon played under Mike Friday? Also, what an amazing time to come in the American program with World Cups and Olympics on the horizon. Simon talks of …

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Magic and Medicines #12: Necromancy 48:49

20d ago48:49

48:49

In this special Haunting Season episode of Magic and Medicines, Eleanor dusts off her old grimoires and fetches up a severed head to guide us through the history of the arcane art of Necromancy! We start by discussing the modern conception of Necromancy, not least in video games, including summoning skeleton armies or raising the dead, and then jum…

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Haunting Season 2024 Episode #1 1:27:11

25d ago1:27:11

1:27:11

There’s a pinch of frost in the morning air, and the colours of the leaves are beginning to change from emerald to rust. The bracken is browning, and the mist which hovers above the ground smells of woodsmoke and apples. Just at the edge of your vision, a lonely figure in white hovers with an outstretched hand – but when you turn to look properly t…

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Episode 171: Dewald Senekal 26:57

27d ago26:57

26:57

Full video segment with Free Jacks' new assistant coach Dewald Senekal on Episode 171 of TJRS TJRS has new video content often so make sure you're subscribed: https://tinyurl.com/jackstube Subscribe to TJRS, the best Free Jack's podcast on the internet: https://tinyurl.com/jacksspot X: / jacksrangers Instagram: / jacksrangers Facebook: / jacksrange…

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Local Legends #17: Taffy Thomas MBE 1:23:55

25d ago1:23:55

1:23:55

On this week's very special Local Legends episode, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with England's first-ever Storytelling Laureate, the folklorist and author Taffy Thomas. In his younger years Taffy was a drama teacher and entertainer, founding the highly influential theatre company Magic Lantern. Then a debilitating stroke at the ag…

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Episode 170: Tom Kindley 32:34

30d ago32:34

32:34

Full video segment with Free Jacks' General Manager Tom Kindley on Episode 170 of TJRS This episode is sponsored by Inkify. Custom Printing and Embroidery since 2010. Inkify provides high-quality decorated apparel nationwide. From ordering the apparel, to printing, adding a private label, folding, bagging and fulfillment: they handle it all, so you…

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WXV1… England, France, Ireland.. USA Women’s Rugby Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka 34:03

29d ago34:03

34:03

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, USA Women’s Rugby Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, joins the show to talk about the Eagle’s WXV1 performance against England and their upcoming matches against France and Ireland. How important is it for the growth of the Women’s program to be in the top flight competition? Sione talks about Alez Kelter, t…

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To The Moon and back again… Scott Lawrence, USA Men’s Rugby Head Coach 33:51

27d ago33:51

33:51

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, USA Men’s Rugby Head Coach, Scott Lawrence talks about the Eagles’ PNC performance, the games that got away from them and what they need to work on. Also, the growth of the Pathway’s Program, is it working? Is Major League Rugby currently slowing down the national team’s growth? Those and so much more…

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Something Wicked #11: La Quintrala 1:02:10

27d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

On this week's bonus episode, Martin takes us back to colonial South America for a tale of mass murder, witchcraft, sex, torture, and Jesus's ghost peering disappointedly down upon the sinful... Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we start by chatting through the ancient history of the western coast of South America, from the Nazca, Inca and Map…

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Series 5 Episode 4: Westmoreland 2:13:02

1M ago2:13:02

2:13:02

Because this is our last "County Episode" for a while, what with next Monday seeing the start of our month-long Haunting Season of spooky content, for this week's episode we've pulled out all the stops, going a bit bonkers for the half-forgotten history and folklore of Westmoreland! We start off chatting about various Harvest Fair traditions, inclu…

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Local Legends #16: Dr Kevan Manwaring 1:27:37

1M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

This week's Local Legends episode sees Martin gather round the Three Ravens campfire with the rather extraordinary Dr Kevan Manwaring, a multi-talented son of Northamptonshire who is also a true champion of the underdog. Kevan has written in the region of 30 books, including his collections of Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire Folk Tales, and his tr…

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USA Rugby and MLR Update! 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill & Fitzy cover the latest in USA Rugby, MLR and WER news, including the recently wrapped up Men’s PNC, the upcoming WXV1 for the USA Women, MLR moves for both players and coaches, where will the Dallas players end up? And, what’s the latest on the new domestic professional women’s competit…

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Dying Arts #11: Corsetry and Stay Making 1:15:10

1M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

For this week's bonus episode, Eleanor trims her baleen into lengths, finds our natural waists, and loosens the laces of underwear history to explain the rich heritage of Corsetry and Stay Making! Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by discussing the basics of what corsets and stays even are before we whisk back to Ancient Greece, Rome and Eg…

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Series 5 Episode 3: Northamptonshire 1:28:32

1M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

On this week's episode we've traveled to the heart of England to rifle through the rich history and folklore of Northamptonshire! We start off trying to revive interest in St Tecla's Day, including Tecla's penchant for getting into trouble with naughty old St Paul, her ability to avoid electrocution, and her lucky escape from killer seals - after w…

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Local Legends #15: Tim Laycock 1:34:34

1M ago1:34:34

1:34:34

This week's Local Legends episode is a very special conversation in which Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with Tim Laycock, an inspirational, multi-talented person and a true champion for the county of Dorset. Author of books including Dorset Folk Tales, writing is just the tip of the iceberg with Tim, who came to the attentions of m…

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PNC… WXV… Peterson… Benson… Let’s do this! 57:09

1M ago57:09

57:09

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Men’s Captain, Greg Peterson joins Bill and John from Japan as the Eagles prepare to take on Samoa for PNC Bronze. How’s the food in Japan, and how did her get that big ole shiner below his left eye?! Then USA Women and Sale Sharks prop, Catie Benson comes on to talk about her Eagles’ prep…

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Three Ravens Bestiary #11: Angels 1:09:58

1M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Dust off your halo and flap your wings, dearest ravens, as today we're rejoicing in the absolutely bonkers history of Angels, following up on last year's "Haunting Season" episode about Demons. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, we start by discussing how words for things like "angels" and "God" in ancient texts have created a mess of conf…

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Series 5 Episode 2: Dorset 1:45:35

2M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

For this week's episode we're venturing to the Westcountry and exploring the history and folklore of Dorset! We start off chatting about St Edith's Day, including Edith's incorruptible magic thumb, her love of holy wells, and her penchant for snazzy dressing - after which we delve deep into Dorset. After discussing some of the county's most famous …

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Local Legends #14: Stephen G. Rae 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

For our first Local Legends episode of Series 5, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with Stephen G. Rae, the Bard of Cumberland. Though he was born in Scotland, Stephen has deep family links in Cumberland. He spent a lot of time there as a child, and, once he’d grown up, he settled there, slowly but surely developing a deep understandin…

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The Vegan Rugger, Seattle Seawolves’ and Former 7s Star, Malacchi Estrada 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, newly signed Seattle Seawolves’ wing and center, Malacchi Estrada joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about returning to the game of 15s with Seattle, and his days as a 7s player. Is he done with 7s? Is he shooting for a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup? Would Malacchi eat meat just for a spot on the…

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Magic and Medicines #11: Tarot 1:09:47

2M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Focus on your question, shuffle the deck, and let's dig deep for our first Bonus Episode of Series 5, in which Eleanor offers an introduction to and history of Tarot! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, we start by exploring how relatively young Tarot is, tracing the route playing cards took from the Chinese Tang Dynasty to Egypt and on into …

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Series 5 Episode 1: Cumberland 1:32:25

2M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

On the first episode of Three Ravens Series 5, we are back up in England's north west, exploring the history and folklore of Cumberland! We start off chatting about a few of the long-running famous folk festivals taking place at this time of year, including the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and Widecombe Fair, after which we cavort on up to Cumberland.…

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Series 5 Episode 0: Into The Dark... 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

Hold onto your beaks, and tuck your claws in good and tight on entry, because we are BACK and ready to get stuck right in to Series 5! In this little introductory episode we offer some updates about what we've been doing over the summer, provide an explainer about what Three Ravens is for new listeners, and chat through some of the little tweaks an…

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Episode 169: Kaipono Kayoshi 17:37

2M ago17:37

17:37

Full audio segment with newly drafted Free Jacks' back rower Kaipono Kayoshi on Episode 169 of TJRS TJRS has new video content often so make sure you're subscribed: https://tinyurl.com/jackstube Subscribe to TJRS, the best Free Jacks podcast on the internet: https://tinyurl.com/jacksspot Twitter: / jacksrangers Instagram: / jacksrangers Facebook: /…

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Three Ravens Live: Battle Folk & Fable Festival 2024 - Ad Free! 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

This week we have something really special for you - a recording of our recent Three Ravens Live Show at Battle Folk & Fable Festival! Focused on the town of Battle on the Kent-Sussex border, and the lore and history of the area, we're talking ghosts, giants, faeries, demon dogs and witches, and Martin is telling his rather silly take on the life o…

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Episode 168: Ryan Martin 45:23

2M ago45:23

45:23

Full audio segment with Free Jacks' Head Coach Ryan Martin on Episode 168 of TJRS This episode is sponsored by Inkify. Custom Printing and Embroidery since 2010. Inkify provides high-quality decorated apparel nationwide. From ordering the apparel, to printing, adding a private label, folding, bagging and fulfillment: they handle it all, so you don'…

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2024 MLR Draft Recap with Alex Goff, #1 overall pick, Erich Storti, #6 pick, Aiden King & #14 pick, Matt Carrion 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Goff Rugby Report’s Alex Goff recaps the 2024 MLR Collegiate Draft with Bill and Fitzy, who were surprise picks, which team’s had the best drafts, and how did MLR Rising impact this year’s draft? Also, #1 overall pick, Erich Storti, #6 pick, Aiden King & #14 pick, Matt Carrion join in to talk …

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Listener Episode 4: Callow Pits, Heg Peg's Dump and Finfolkaheem 40:27

2M ago40:27

40:27

In our fourth Listener Episode, we have a lovely clutch of tales, trivia, and even some recipes sent in by members of the Three Ravens community! The stories include lore about Norfolk's "Callow Pit," the Red Billed Chough, the mythical land of Orkney's 'Fin Folk,' details of an archaeological discovery involving an Anglo Saxon Cunning Woman, a pro…

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Episode 167: Zach Lanning 25:05

2M ago25:05

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Full audio segment with collegiate rugby expert Zach Lanning on Episode 167 of TJRS This episode is sponsored by Inkify. Custom Printing and Embroidery since 2010. Inkify provides high-quality decorated apparel nationwide. From ordering the apparel, to printing, adding a private label, folding, bagging and fulfillment: they handle it all, so you do…

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Bronze Medal Winning Coach, USA Women’s 7s’ Emilie Bydwell 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell, joined Bill and Fitzy to talk USA’s Olympic performance, especially that reviting Bronze medal win over Australia. So muc I bet you didn’t know about that play! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap, the only sports video and ana…

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Three More Horrors 1:48:04

3M ago1:48:04

1:48:04

Here's the last in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three More Horrors because… well, because these stories are about horrible things, as you might expect – a bit of a warm up for Haunting Season perhaps – with this clutch of tales including our Berkshire story, Hern…

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Episode 166: Season Review 1:04:04

3M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Full audio segment of the Outriders' 2024 Season Review from Episode 166 of The Jack's Rangers Show This episode is sponsored by Inkify. Custom Printing and Embroidery since 2010. Inkify provides high-quality decorated apparel nationwide. From ordering the apparel, to printing, adding a private label, folding, bagging and fulfillment: they handle i…

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Our Exit Interview with Former USA 7s Men’s Head Coach, Mike Friday 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Mike Friday, who recently announced he is stepping down as the USA 7s Men’s Head Coaching role after a decade at the helm joins Bill and John to talk about his time building the men’s programs, the difficulties of doing so and the high’s he experienced. Mike also talks about the side’s difficu…

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Three Farces 1:19:03

3M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Here's the fourth in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three Farces because these tales are silly. Not entirely silly of course, they do have important ideas running through them, but, like all good comedies, they combine a little bit of tickle with a little bit of sl…

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Episode 165: Seattle Review 1:10:40

3M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Full audio segment of Uncle Phil & Diamond Dave's Seattle Review from Episode 165 of TJRS This episode is sponsored by Inkify. Custom Printing and Embroidery since 2010. Inkify provides high-quality decorated apparel nationwide. From ordering the apparel, to printing, adding a private label, folding, bagging and fulfillment: they handle it all, so …

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Olympic Bronze Medalist, Ariana Ramsey 31:12

3M ago31:12

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA 7s Olympic Bronze Medalist, Ari Ramsey joins Bill and Fitzy from Paris to talk about Team USA’s epic last second win over Australia to secure USA Women their first ever Olympic medal. Ari breaks down that final play, was it planned? And what was going thru their minds while celebrating tha…

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