Best Mike Mathis Podcasts (2024)

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

42m 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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Olympic Bronze Medalist, Ariana Ramsey 31:12

5d ago31:12

31:12

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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Back-to-back MLR Champ Head Coach, New England Free Jacks’ Scott Mathie 32:35

5d ago32:35

32:35

The first head coach in MLR history to win back-to-back MLR Championships, New England Free Jacks’ Scott Mathie joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about their finals win over Seattle, the last team to win back-to-back finals. Was he confident from the beginning they could repeat? Also, what is th eplan this offseason? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought …

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Enchanted Islands: Interview With Laura Coffey 33:12

10d ago33:12

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Inspired by a new translation of The Odyssey by Emily Wilson, Laura Coffey set off for an Italian island in order to find a renewed sense of freedom and clarity in the midst of extreme loneliness. What was supposed to be a short break turned into a six-month journey across towns and islands in Italy, Croatia, and Spain as she chased the myth of The…

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USA U20’s star wing, potential USA Eagles star of the future, Keelan Farrell 30:18

11d ago30:18

30:18

Merey 19 years old, Keelan Farrell is turning heads in the USA Rugby program. Scorer of 7 tries in the World Rugby Trophy competition this summer, Keelan has set his eyes on progressing up the USA Eagles ladder. Will we see him in MLR soon? Time will tell. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap, the only sports video and analytics p…

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The power of giving, Traci Young’s life-saving gift to rugby great, Mike Tolkin 50:57

12d ago50:57

50:57

On this special episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Rugby Hall of Famer, Mike Tolkin, and Texas Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, Traci Young, join Bill & John to talk about Traci’s amazing gift to Mike, 60% of her liver to save his life. What went into that decision to donate a living organ for Traci, the rugby community’s support for b…

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Olympic Glory and MLR Champs… TV Commentator and Former USA 7s Eagle, Dallen Stanford 1:03:33

22d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Former USA 7s Eagle and current Rugby Commentator, Dallen Stanford joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about the kick off of Olympic 7s, USA Men and Women’s medaling prospect, and we dive into the MLR Playoffs. Who wins it all this year!? Bill, Fitzy and Dallen don’t agree. This show is sponsored by …

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The Travelling Ape: Interview With Mike Richards 34:05

26d ago34:05

34:05

Over the years, Mike Richards has been to over 150 countries, has written global political and economic research for renowned global research houses, and has become a meditation teacher. During his years of traveling, he's come to a simple conclusion: most people are good. In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan spoke with Mike about …

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USA Summer Series Discussion with former USA Eagle and Broadcaster, Will Hooley 30:36

27d ago30:36

30:36

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill and Fitzy welcome form USA Eagle back and current broadcaster, Wil Hooley to the show to chat about the Eagles’ recent losses to Romania and Scotland. Should we be worried? Also, Will dives into the broadcasting side. Which was harder, playing in his first international match, or doing br…

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Hockey to Rugby, Tough-Sport Play by Play Man, Ben Holden 45:50

1M ago45:50

45:50

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill and Fitzy discuss the roster’s for both the U20 and Senior men for this Friday’s matches. Then, Rugby play by play announcer, Ben Holden, joins Bill and Fitzy to talk broadcasting the USA vs Scotland match in DC and nuances of broadcasting MLR games from a studio. Who’s tougher, Ice Hocke…

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From Tax Accountant to Full-Time Writer: A Conversation With JT Genter 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

JT Genter didn't set out to become a digital nomad. He was working as a tax accountant when he and his wife decided they wanted to do some traveling. Looking for a way to reduce the cost of a trip to China, he discovered that signing up for one credit card could get them enough miles to fly round-trip for almost nothing out-of-pocket. As luck would…

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The Camino for the Rest of Us: Interview With Tim Mathis 38:16

2M ago38:16

38:16

Years ago, while hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, Tim Mathis became fascinated by the idea of the pilgrimage. It was spiritual but didn't have to be religious, and it was, it seemed, always transformative for those who made the journey. The experience stuck with him and led him to write a unique guidebook for those interested in tapping into…

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Rugby to Marathons, ZERO-G Crazyness; USA Eagle, Christian Dyer 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill and Fitzy spend time going over the 30-man USA Eagles roster to go up against Romania ans Scotland, who’s in and who’s out. Then, USA Eagle and Houston SaberCats Wing, Christian Dyer joins in to talk about the Eagles and this Summer’s matchups, Houston SaberCats chances of winning it all …

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USA Men’s Pathways In Good Hands; USA Men’s U20’s Head Coach, Neets Gericke 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Men’s U20 Head Coach, Neets Gericke, join Bill and John to talk about USA’s success over Canada, qualifying for the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Edinburgh, Scotland in July. Neets, working alongside Scott Lawrence, are building a program for the future of the USA Eagles. Will they top last ye…

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Determined to Succeed in Scotland; U20’s Captain, Dom Besag 33:39

2M ago33:39

33:39

At only 19 years old, Saint Mary’s College center, Dom Besag has already earned his senior USA cap, won a national collegiate title and just recently, captained USA U20’s to two consecutive wins over Canada to secure another trip to the World Rugby U20s Trophy in Scotland this July. What does it mean to get back there to Dom, and what will it take …

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The New Tourist: Interview With Paige McClanahan 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Jennifer speaks with travel journalist Paige McClanahan about her new book, The New Tourist. From Hawaii to Saudi Arabia, Amsterdam to Angkor Wat, Paige has been witness to various approaches to tourism, which led her to question not only how governments are approaching tourism, but also her own action…

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From Zebre to DC, Azzurri to Eagle; Old Glory Center, Tommaso Boni 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Eagle and Old Glory DC Center, Tommaso Boni joined Bill and Fitzy to talk about Old Glory’s season, his move from Zebre to Washington, as well as his decision to play for the Eagles. Also, Tommaso gives a great explanation of Scott Lawrence’s ZERO-G training and who should we be looking ou…

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USA Eagle, Exeter Chief’s Forward, Rachel Johnson 37:04

3M ago37:04

37:04

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Eagle and Exeter Chiefs Women’s Player’s Player of the Year, Rachel Johnson, joins us to talk about the Eagles’ successful qualifications for WXXV1 and the 2024 Rugby World Cup. Also, how is Rachel recovering from the intense life of a fulltime club and international rugby athlete, how can…

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Traveling to the Dark Side of Literature: A Conversation With Brad Kelly 40:36

3M ago40:36

40:36

Many of the most well-known authors in history have struggled with their dark side, a struggle that so often provided the energy for great writing. This dark side is what Brad Kelly and his co-host Kevin Kautzman explore on their podcast Art of Darkness. In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan invited Brad on to talk about some of the…

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USA Women’s XV Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka 48:02

3M ago48:02

48:02

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Women’s Xvs Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, joined Bill and John to talk about the women’s huge win over Australia, the potential of reaching WXV1 and the Rugby World Cup in Australia defeats the Black Ferns this weekend. What does this all mean for the women’s program, and does he think we wi…

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RFC Los Angeles Backrow and USA Eagle, Jason Damm 37:21

3M ago37:21

37:21

RFC Los Angeles Backrow and USA Eagle, Jason Damm joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about LA’s MLR season, his big MLR Player of the Week performance in LA’s qin over Dallas, RFC LA’s team culture, how it feels to be selected to the USA Eagles squad, and much more! And, what happened to his hair?! Be sure to check out the 2nd half of the show with anoth…

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Miami Sharks Backrow and USA Eagle, Ben Bonasso 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

Miami Sharks Backrow and USA Eagle, Ben Bonasso joined Bill and Fitzy to talk about Miami Shark’s season, the Shark’s win over Utah, playoff hopes, new teammates, the Miami rugby scene, or just the Miami scene alone! And much more. Also, what does it means to Ben to be selected to the USA Eagles squad again, and Ben looks back at how tough the repe…

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A Nuanced Look at Sustainable Tourism: A Conversation With Jeremy Sampson 37:31

3M ago37:31

37:31

The idea of sustainable tourism can leave a weird taste in your mouth, especially as the term is used incorrectly in all kinds of contexts and scenarios. But the idea, in its authentic form, is an important one, and one that we know many of our listeners are interested in learning more about, so we decided to tackle it on this episode of The Travel…

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Seattle Seawolves’ Wing, Conner Mooneyham 34:46

3M ago34:46

34:46

USA Eagle hopeful, Conner Mooneyham, “The Comeback Kid” returns to the show to talk about his long awaited return to play after missing last MLR season due to a knee injury, his Seawolves teammates Mack Mason, Sam Windsor, Joe Taufete’e and more, and their chances of winning the shield this season. Conner also shares how much it would mean to him t…

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Old Glory DC Forward, Collin Grosse 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

Bill and John check in with Old Glory DC’s Collin Grosse after OG’s first home victory of the season, against Miami Sharks. What’s the latest on Collin’s injury and when could we see him return to play. Also, Collin has been named to Scott Lawrence’s 53-man expanded USA Eagles roster, how is Collin feeling about his chances to earn his first senior…

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MLR Mid-Season Review with James Deeley 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

It’s halfway through the 2024 Major League Rugby season, Bill and John welcome MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley back to the show to talk about who’s leading the way, midseason MVP picks, teams playing well and those underperforming. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap, the only sports video and analytics platform designed specificall…

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USA Eagle and Chicago Hounds Wing, Nate Augspurger 33:15

3M ago33:15

33:15

USA Eagle veteran and Chicago Hounds’ Wing, Nate Augspurger returns to the show to talk about the Chicago Hounds’ season, also his move to Chicago this year and why. Nate also shares his excitement about this year’s USA Eagles’ international schedule, and, how much faster is he and Noah Brown after bleaching their hair! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is …

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Writing Your Story Is Important...So Is Editing It 23:21

4M ago23:21

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Traveling is often full of joy and intrigue. Writing about those travel experiences can be difficult but almost always fulfilling. But editing...that's where writers tend to get stuck. Editing can feel not only overwhelming and intimidating, but also tedious. In this episode, Jennifer explores the reasons why editing can feel so tough, but also why…

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USA Eagle and Trailfinders’ Forward, Kate Zackary 51:04

4M ago51:04

51:04

We’ve got a HUGE weekend coming up, USA vs Canada and USA Captain, Kate Zackary joined us to talk about this big match and the upcoming Pacific Four Series, not to mention, her teammates, young players coming through and Kate answered some great listener questions as well. Oh, and when will we see her back on the pitch, returning from injury? LAST …

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Women’s Elite Rugby President Jessica Hammond-Graf, Board Member, Koma Gandy, and USA Eagle, Jenny Kronish 1:06:30

4M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

With the big news just released about the new domestic professional competition, Women’s Elite Rugby, who better to have on the show than WER President, Jessica Hammond-Graf, and Board Member, Koma Gandy!? Plus, USA Eagle and Beantown RFC’s Jenny Kronish joins to talk about the impact this league can have on players like herself. Will the competiti…

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What It Means to Be a Writer in a World With AI 36:22

4M ago36:22

36:22

In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan and Jen take on the daunting topic of AI. It's a topic that (understandably) makes writers, in particular, very nervous, considering the advances in LLMs. Should we be as worried as we are? Will AI actually ever be able to replace the need for writers, or is there something about the act of putt…

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USA Rugby 7s Wing, Jaz Gray 26:32

4M ago26:32

26:32

Fresh off USA’s silver medal performance in Hong Kong, Jaz Gray joined the show to talk about the Hong Kong performance, the craziness of the tourney stop and 80 meter sprints! Which teammates have helped her the most in her 7s journey, and, what would it mean to her and her family to earn a spot on USA’s Paris Olympic roster this Summer. We have a…

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San Diego Legion & USA Eagle Lock, Greg Peterson 33:52

4M ago33:52

33:52

USA Eagle No. 458, and former Newcastle Falcon and Glasgow Warrior, Greg Peterson, joined the show to talk about joining Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion and this year’s USA Rugby calendar. Greg shares the reasoning for leaving European rugby to move to the West coast… well, let’s just say the weather may have had something to do with it. What…

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USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John are joined by new USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren. Bill, excited to lead our domestic game in the right direction, and what does that look like? How do fans trust USA Rugby again after bankruptcies and failures on the field. Bill also shares a bit about his background, working with MLB, MLL, MLR a…

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New England Free Jacks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Magleby 36:32

4M ago36:32

36:32

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, New England Free Jacks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Magleby, joined Bill and John to talk about the Free Jacks’ winning model and improving on it. Mags shares the business side of running a team, the growth of MLR and the future of the league. New England Free Jacks are well known for their fan experience, e…

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Why We Travel: Interview With Ash Bhardwaj 28:38

5M ago28:38

28:38

On this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan interviews travel writer, filmmaker, and storyteller Ash Bhardwaj. The conversation includes a discussion about the role hedonism plays in our motivation to travel, how seeking out the “other” can push us to travel to certain places, why a desire for self-discovery can be a powerful motivator, h…

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USA Rugby & MLR Season Updates - Ryan Ye 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John update listeners on the latest USA Rugby news, including the women playing South Africa this weekend, USA Men vs Scotland tickets on salem and, Ryan Ye joins in to share his thoughts on the first 4 weeks of the MLR season; which teams are hot, and which are not. And, who to look out for on eac…

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Uproar, an interview by Bill Baker with Directors Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch 28:36

5M ago28:36

28:36

In this bonus interview, Bill Baker sits down with the directors of the film, Uproar, starring Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison. Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch talk about the story behind the film and working with the incredible cast. Uproar is set in New Zealand in 1981, when the arrival of the South African Springboks sets off n…

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USA Eagle & Queensland Reds Forward, Charli Jacoby 37:18

5M ago37:18

37:18

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John are joined by USA Eagle and the latest addition to the Queensland Reds Super Rugby squad, Charli Jacoby. In a hilarious episode, Charli talks about making that move to Australia for club rugby, her Reds teammates and style of play than she is used to playing, and what about her future USA pl…

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Houston SaberCats’ Davy Coetzer 32:45

5M ago32:45

32:45

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Flyhalf, Davy Coetzer, to catch up on Houston’s season, one of only two teams remaining in MLR undefeated, albeit early in the season. Also, we talk about his Houston teammates, and what are Davy’s international plans? Does he have USA Eagles’ plans once qualified? B…

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The Travel Writing Lifestyle: Interview With Katie Silcox 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

In her recent interview with Nathan Thomas, travel writer Katie Silcox talks about the experience that made her realize she would have to discover her inner strength if she wanted to live abroad; the many ways that her versatile skill set has served her travel writing lifestyle; her advice for female travelers; why a bit of chaos and uncertainty ca…

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Houston SaberCats’ Seth Smith 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Seth Smith, the week after making his MLR debut, making him the youngest to ever suit up in the MLR. Seth, with a level head on his shoulders, is cherishing the moment, understanding how important his debut is to the Houstoun youth rugby scene, and we also talk about…

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Anthem Rugby Charlotte Inaugural Match Recap - Scott Lawrence, Alama Ieremia, David Still & Tom Kindley 27:53

5M ago27:53

27:53

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John recap Anthem Rugby Carolina’s inaugural match against the Free Jacks, including interviews with USA Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, Anthem Head Coach & USA Assistant Coach, Alama Ieremia, Anthem Wing, David Still and New England’s Tom Kindley about Anthem, what it means to the growth of USA Rugb…

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Has The Internet Ruined Travel Writing? 20:47

6M ago20:47

20:47

Welcome to an unusual episode of the Travel Writing Podcast — Here, I take the mic solo, for what may be described as a rant but is hopefully more of an exploration of the pressures bearing down on travel writers in today's world. The perverse incentives of Search Engine Optimization and social media. The perils of perpetual connectivity. How can y…

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2024 MLR Season Preview & USA Rugby Updates 1:02:41

6M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John bring on MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley, to preview the 2024 Major League Rugby season, kicking off this weekend. Who’s the favorite to win it all? How will the new teams, RFCLA, Miami and Anthem do? RFCLA, piggybacking off HSBC 7s and USA Rugby, will that bring us a record crowd for their first…

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USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell 34:16

6M ago34:16

34:16

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell, missed out on Vancouver sushi to join Bill & John to talk about the Vancouver & LA HSBC Stops, preparing for the final leg leading up to the Paris Olympics. Is Emilie getting goosebumps thinking about floating down the Seine in the opening ceremonies? You can als…

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Happy Hour Tap Room - Foam Brewers & Evolution Craft Brewing Company 8:11

6M ago8:11

8:11

“Fermentation may have been a greater discovery than fire.” – David Rains Wallace In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 All That …

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How Travel Writing Changes Travel 32:49

6M ago32:49

32:49

We travel, we write, we read, and then we travel again. Does being immersed in the genre of travel writing as a writer and reader change the experience of travel? In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times take a moment to think about how the travel writing we read inevitably influences the way we interact with the places and people we encounte…

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USA Eagle #517 & The Rugby Rundown’s Will Hooley 50:32

6M ago50:32

50:32

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Will Hooley, USA Eagle #517 and co-host of The Rugby Rundown, joined Bill and John to talk about his new show, airing on The Rugby Network, MLR, USA Rugby and more. Which MLR team looks the strongest going into the new season? What does USA Rugby’s future look like with the help of Anthem Rugby Carolina. …

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Happy Hour Tap Room - Old Dominion Brewhouse & Coastal Mass. Brewing 6:49

6M ago6:49

6:49

“He who drinks beer sleeps well. he who sleeps well cannot sin. He who does not sin goes to heaven. Amen.” —Unknown monk In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take…

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