Best Scott duPont Podcasts (2024)

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642. A trap that can sidetrack your funding & a solution of How to get a Producer attached! 19:49

19h ago19:49

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Host Scott duPont once again cautions filmmakers in raising movie money if their producing team doesn’t have enough experience & shares the best way to approach veteran producers and/or production companies.

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The Rugby Odds: MLR Champions, More 7s vs 15s Debate, The Rugby Championship, NPC, NRL, Fan Cameos 28:30

5d ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - With the Major League Rugby season ending with a record crowd in San Diego, the kickoffs of The Rugby Championship & NPC upon us, and the aftermath of the Olympics, there is plenty of rugby to talk about. Not that our eclectic The Rugby Odds All-Star panel of WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby Advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend Georg…

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MLR Weekly: New England Again! Hooker Andrew Quattrin Sneaks From Party For Us, Opinion, Highlights 28:30

5d ago28:30

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QUINCY, MA - This quaint New England town in the shadows of Boston started shaking Monday night, and it hasn't stopped. "Earthquake?" you ask? No - not in the traditional sense. These tremors are the aftershocks of the New England Free Jacks rocking the rugby world by returning home with their 2nd consecutive Major League Rugby Shield. It began wit…

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641. Filmmaker Danny LeGare raises $125K for his 1st feature at a bar! And how relationships led to a successful career including his latest movie Spirit of Friendship. 29:51

8d ago29:51

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A great in-depth conversation with LeGare sharing how to network, talk with, and gain the trust of potential investors for YOUR film project.

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MLR Weekly: USA Bronze! MLR Final, Free Jacks Coach Scott Mathie, Can-Am's Cam Moody, Opinion, Picks 28:30

12d ago28:30

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PARIS, FRANCE - Having the City of Lights as the locale for a MLR Weekly show, is as rare as a USA Rugby side winning a medal at the Olympics... Wait! You see what we did there? With that, we talk about that, followed by a great chat with MLR Eastern Champion Head Coach, Scott Mathie of New England.ALSO INCLUDED:-Cam Moody of the Can-Am Rugby Tourn…

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The Rugby Odds: USA Beats Odds for Bronze, MLR Finals, Heated Dupont Debate, Predictions, Highlights 28:30

12d ago28:30

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PARIS, FRANCE - Need to get the likes of WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby Advocate John Bradshaw Layfied, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Steve "The Lizard" Lewis riled up? Just have host Matt McCarthy fire questions at them re:USA Olympic BronzeMLR FinalsDupont Revolutionizing RugbyCanadian GoldThe Rugby Championship7s vs 15sSan Diego Surfer…

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640. Filmmaker Maria Capp’s advice on networking & being fearless in producing as she releases her latest movie The Lady of the Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma. 30:26

16d ago30:26

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Writer-Producer-Director Maria Capp shares advice on how she has been able to put together a string of features and get them produced including her latest passion project: The Lady of the Lake.

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The Rugby Odds: Olympics, MLR Playoffs, Currie Cup, NRL, U20s Seismic Shift, Great Picks 28:30

19d ago28:30

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PARIS, FRANCE - Would you expect us to be anywhere else? Oui, mais non. That's French for "Yes, but no." This week's The Rugby Odds has a lot of that kind of stuff in it, and is easily one of our most fun and entertaining shows. Featuring WWE God/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu, Proxy Steve L…

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MLR Weekly: MLR Weekly: Final Four Preview, Seattle Owner Adrian Balfour, Highlights, Opinion, Picks, Olympics 28:30

19d ago28:30

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SEATTLE, WA - It's a familiar story in the 7 seasons of Major League Rugby: The Seattle Seawolves are in the MLR Shield hunt. With that, we have our favorite farmer, Seattle Owner Adrian Balfour in this MLR Weekly episode. He talks about the team, but also about MLR expansion, 2031 Rugby World Cup cities, and new technology for fans.ALSO INCLUDED:-…

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MLR Weekly: MLR Playoffs, SD Coach Danny Lee, Can-Am's Cam Moody, Updates, Opinion, Predictions 28:30

19d ago28:30

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SAN DIEGO, CA - With the International Tests now in the rear-view mirror, it's time for some Major League Rugby postseason action. 8 teams have a shot at the Shield, and MLR Weekly will be with you through it all... With that San Diego Director of Rugby/Head Coach, Danny Lee, talks about the upcoming battle vs the vaunted Seawolves, managing the tw…

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639. Why Investor LISTS do NOT work! 15:22

22d ago15:22

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Host Scott duPont carefully walks through many reasons why Investor Lists usually don’t yield investors for low budget, indie films.

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The Rugby Odds: Test Matches, MLR Playoffs, USA v Scotland, Eddie Jones, Andy Farrell Ireland's Best 28:30

29d ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - We're back from a week's vacation... well most of The Rugby Odds staff is at least. Regardless of who may or may not have gotten the memo that we were back at it, the panel of WWE Hall of Famer-turned-rugby-advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu, Proxy Steve Lewis and host Matt McCarthy entertain …

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638. Another Movie Funded! 17:51

28d ago17:51

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Host Scott duPont just wrapped funding on his latest movie project and while the “fundraising” is NEVER easy, he reminds filmmakers how the process always works.

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MLR Weekly: NOLA Head Coach Corey Brown, DC's Koi-Koi Nelligan, USA Rugby Opinion, Analysis 28:30

1M ago28:30

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WASHINGTON, DC - It is hotter than Hades along the eastern seaboard in the United States. And it will only get hotter, when a loaded Scotland team squares off vs Team USA, here in the nation's capital. And while the MLR may be off before resuming with Round 1 of their postseason, their teams are still impacted. One such team is the NOLA Gold, and H…

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Episode 637. Avoid the “One” Stupid Thing that could spook a potential investor. 8:52

1M ago8:52

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Host Scott duPont shares how important this is and how to avoid a potential investor walking away from your project.

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The Rugby Odds: Diversity Issues, MLR, International Tests, Currie Cup, NRL, Great Picks 28:29

1M ago28:29

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NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds has all the usual great elements, but also has some hard-to-hear commentary on diversity by WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, who is a staunch rugby advocate.On the lighter side, Irish legend George Hook slams host Matt McCarthy, while King Gift Egbelu changes alliances at the drop of a hat.INCLUDED…

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MLR Weekly: Old Glory DC Coach Simon Cross After NOLA Match, Plus Highlights, Opinion, Updates 28:30

1M ago28:30

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - After a wild final round of Major League Rugby, this is a chock-full MLR Weekly show. And with our host at the exciting Old Glory vs NOLA match, we were able to catch up with D.C. Head Coach Simon Cross post-match. We were also able to get exclusive footage of the Gold at the Captain's Run and training in the hotel parking lot. A…

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636. Pericles Rellas (“Money Mindset” expert) shares priceless advice for indie filmmakers fundraising for their movies. 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode this season for filmmakers to listen to, especially for filmmakers who don’t have the right “mindset” dialed in before approaching potential investors!

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The Rugby Odds: Glasgow Glows, Dandy Dupont, MLR, Super Blues, Exclusive Highlights, Opinion, Picks 28:30

2M ago28:30

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"I want my face on The Rugby Odds." - M. ZuckerbergNEW YORK, NY - After calamitous chaos on the set, with panelists disappearing/reappearing, this week's The Rugby Odds is especially entertaining. It's also the start of a joke that's writing itself: "A Nigerian in Brazil, a Texan in D.C., & an impatient Scotsman walk into a New Yorker's rugby studi…

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MLR Weekly: Houston's World-Renowned Coach Heyneke Myer, Exclusive Highlights, News, Opinions, Picks 28:30

2M ago28:30

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HOUSTON, TX - The mercury continues to rise, as do Major League Rugby teams nobody picked for the postseason. At the top of the table, however, stands one of the preseason favorites, the Houston SaberCats. Heyneke Myer, their Director of Rugby with the stellar CV/resume, is the main reason MLR Weekly rated them so high. In this exclusive with Matt …

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635. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares sage advice for filmmakers who are looking to get their “projects greenlit.” (Part II) 16:56

2M ago16:56

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Great advice from one of the world’s top entertainment attorneys and deal makers.

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634. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares “What film investors should ask before investing?” (Part I) 18:44

2M ago18:44

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Any and potential film investors needs to listen to this episode!

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Dr. Peter McCullough on Navigating Censorship and Propaganda, Spike Protein Detox, Heart Health, and Vaccine Realities 1:47:07

2M ago1:47:07

1:47:07

Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode, I am honored to welcome Dr. Peter McCullough, a distinguished internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist renowned for his outspoken views on COVID-19 and vaccine safety. Dr. McCullough, with his extensive background in medicine and public health, has been at the forefront of the pandemic response…

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The Rugby Odds: Bulls Gore, Munster Muffs, Glasgow Gloats, Chicago Fire, Dupont, Blues & Chiefs 28:30

2M ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds has fire. What else could one expect with WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield and host Matt McCarthy doing business while having to keep/break the peace between Irish legend George Hook and Glaswegian Steve Lewis, King Gift Egbelu's proxy.INCLUDED:32-28 RecordThe Titanic & RugbyGl…

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MLR Weekly: Chicago Hounds CEO/GM James English, Plus Highlights, Opinion, Predictions 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

CHICAGO, IL - After a sizzling (literally) week with a zillion (figuratively) story-lines, the most poignant of the off-field events was the dismissal of Chicago Head Coach Sam Harris. In an exclusive with MLR Weekly, CEO/GM James English addresses that, as well as the direction, expectations and course for the Hounds going forward.ALSO INCLUDED: -…

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633. Scott Jones shares advice on understanding your film’s market & audience, fundraising and what his company looks for in producing and picking up finished films including “A Rocky Mountain Affair” 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Veteran Producer Jones also shares how his company Artist View Entertainment can help filmmakers with finishing and/or distribution.

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MLR Weekly: NOLA Gold GM Ryan Fitzgerald, Exclusive Highlights, Opinion, Predictions, News 28:30

2M ago28:30

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - Pigs are flyin' by the MLR Weekly corner office windows. Snowballs are being thrown in Hades. Democrats and Republics are hugging. AND... the NOLA Gold are in the playoffs! That's right, for the first time in 7 seasons there is a different feeling in The Big Easy and the only GM in NOLA's history - Ryan Fitzgerald - talks about th…

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The Rugby Odds: Saints Anointed, URC Semis, Super Rugby Semis, Top14 1/4s, MLR Stretch Run 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Professional rugby is at its collective global peak, and our spelunking rugby mountaineer panel has it all succinctly navigated for you in an unimaginable 24 minutes. #WWE "God" (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook and King Gift Egbelu's proxy/host Matt "Money" McCarthy do the heavy lifting, so you don't have to.…

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632. Dr. Chris Whaley and the Incredible True story of “The Masked Saint” and the amazing journey how a multi-million movie came together! 32:43

2M ago32:43

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The amazing story of a wrestler who became a pastor (and a true hero) and then with persistence got his life story turned into a movie.

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The Rugby Odds: Unscripted Talk re Diversity, Prem Final, URC & Super Rugby Playoffs, Great Picks 28:26

2M ago28:26

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NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds took a different path at the head of the show. One you'll want to see, re diversity, or the lack thereof - and the byproduct of under-utilizing a plentiful resource. From there, George Hook joins WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu's proxy Steve Lewis and host Ma…

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MLR Weekly: USA Coach Mike Friday re MLR Players, Olympics, Wrong7s Format + Highlights, Opinion 28:30

2M ago28:30

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MADRID, SPAIN - What does USA 7s have to do with a MLR Weeky show? Potentially plenty. With that, USA Men's 7s Head Coach Mike Friday covers a wide range of topics including:-7s players in Major League Rugby, -Synergy between USA Rugby, -Utilizing the MLR's Anthem franchise-The ability to go from 15s to 7s-Expectations for the Olympics-Poor Format …

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631. Coach, sales expert and author Kevin Ray Ward shares valuable strategies & advice on how to get more investors to say YES! 22:04

2M ago22:04

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Anyone looking for investors (including film investors) can gain some great insights from sales expert Kevin Ward who literally wrote “The Book of Yes”.

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MLR Weekly: The Fabulous Filimone of NOLA, Exclusive Highlights, News, Opinion, Predictions, Picks 28:33

3M ago28:33

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - It's hot. So are the NOLA Gold. Red-hot and on 4-game winning streak. One big reason for that has been the stellar play of Taniela Filimone, a budding star. We learn more about him and his story on MLR Weekly, via his chat with Matt McCarthy.ALSO INCLUDED: -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning-Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News-Picks o…

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The Rugby Odds: Revolutionary Dupont, MLR Upsets, Saints Marching, Munster's URC, Super Rugby Sizzle 28:30

3M ago28:30

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COSTA RICA - With all that's going on in rugby, we needed some help. To the rescue came vacationing WWE "God" & rugby advocate, John Bradshaw Layfield, who enlisted his proxy/caddy Steve "The Lizard" Lewis, to offer insight and insults from his Costa Rican lair. Along with Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (Rugby's Yogi Berra) and host Mat…

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630. Producer William Garcia discusses raising equity, doing product placement & integration, etc. for indie films including his latest movie “Rally Caps”! 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Filmmaker William Garcia (being a line producer as well) also discusses the importance of starting every project with a solid, accurate budget and top sheet to share with potential investors.

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The Rugby Odds: Champions Cup Final, WIld MLR Matches, Super Rugby, Japan's Final, NRL 28:20

3M ago28:20

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NEW YORK, NY - The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals are here at long last, so too is the Japan Rugby League One final. Super Rugby is gearing up for its post-season in fine fashion and the NRL has some key matches this weekend as well. With that, The Rugby Odds panel of #WWE "God" (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend G…

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MLR Weekly, Alan Gilpin, CEO Of World Rugby, Highlights, Opinion 28:30

3M ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - If you're in the Big Apple and you're a rugby fan, you are likely to stop at the Pig N Whistle on West 36th Street. It could be to watch rugby, or to get to a happy place amongst the bustle. You may even run into a rugby star or honcho, to boot. Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby, is a honcho's honcho. He's a big deal. He's also refresh…

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629. Monroe Mann: “Guerilla Networking” your way into long term capital relationships that may end up funding your next project! 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

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MLR Weekly: Free Jacks Coach Scott Mathie, Exclusive Highlights, Opinion, Predictions 28:30

3M ago28:30

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QUINCY, MA - As the Major League Rugby season flies by, injuries mount, and depth is put to the test, (as is our MLR Weekly staff). When you're the reigning champs, though everyone is gunning for you. The New England Free Jacks are dealing with that now, as their injured list of stars grows. Head Coach Scott Mathie talks about navigating though it …

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The Rugby Odds: Hook's Best Fly-half, We Rank MLR Teams, Gloucester Shame. Exclusive Clips Top Picks 28:30

3M ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - Professional rugby is humming toward the post-season globally, The Rugby Odds is right in tune, thanks to our eclectic panel of #WWE "God" (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (rugby's Yogi Berra) and host Matt "Money" McCarthy. 24 magnificent minutes.INCLUDED:$$ 66-51 $$Hook’s #1…

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628. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin discusses resilience in fundraising and staying the course to join filmmakers with long careers. 36:09

3M ago36:09

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Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

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MLR Weekly: The Butcher of Chicago, Dylan Fawsitt + Rugby's Best Recap, Highlights, Opinion, Picks 28:30

3M ago28:30

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CHICAGO, IL - There are only certain cities that a man called "The Butcher" can hail from... Chicago is on that short list. Dylan "The Butcher" Fawsitt, formerly of Rugby New York and presently with the surging Chicago Hounds, tops that list. Meanwhile, he remains one of Major League Rugby's most prolific try-scorers. Host Matt McCarthy and Fawsitt…

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The Rugby Odds, S4 E19, Rugby Wrap Up 28:22

3M ago28:22

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NEW YORK, NY - More no-holds-barred, enlightening rugby entertainment from WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt McCarthy.INCLUDED:49-32 RecordPremiership into URCHook: Kiwis Rep Leinster at Croke Toulouse & DupontBlues vs Canes JBL vs Buffalo Glasgow to Beat BullsGreatest Name: Manly Sea E…

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627. Reality Check. BEFORE fundraising, check your Language! 20:27

3M ago20:27

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Host Scott duPont shares specific examples of disempowering language (words) that will stop your fundraising chances and what language will empower you and help attract potential investors.

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MLR Weekly: Old Glory Coach Simon Cross, Highlights, Opinion, Picks of The Week, Rugby's Best Recap 28:30

4M ago28:30

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WASHINGTON, DC - The nation's capital (USA, that is) was teeming with rugby players. Oddly enough, those in Major League Rugby weren't part of the group. Old Glory, DC was in Utah playing the Warriors in another MLR match with a wild finish. But the CRC 7s was in town - and it was great. You'll see glimpses of it in this MLR Weekly. You'll also hea…

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The Rugby Odds: Champions Cup, Vunipola, Fixing Womens 6N, MLR, Super Rugby, Clips, Opinion, Picks 28:23

4M ago28:23

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NEW YORK, NY - With WWE "God" John Bradshaw Layfield dealing with mere mortal internet issues, his rugby proxy, Steve Lewis, acts on JBL's behalf in the first part of The Rugby Odds. Meanwhile, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (rugby's Yogi Berra), and Matt "Money" McCarthy hold the fort, while John pops in and out. [Ahem]... It all makes…

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626. Producer Brian Long shares his winning formula putting together 3 features in a row, including the recently released “A Stage of Twilight”! 30:55

4M ago30:55

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Must listen to episode on some strategies filmmaker Brian Long shares which helped him get 3 feature films funded back to back!

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MLR Weekly: Miami Head Coach Jose Pellicena, Wasps To MLR, Rugby's Best Recap, Picks, News 28:30

4M ago28:30

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MIAMI, FL - With that Wasps-to-the-MLR rumor, upsets and breaking news circulating around Major League Rugby, it's been a busy week. You're busy, too, so MLR Weekly sifts through it for you, while introducing Miami Head Coach Jose "Cochi" Pellicena. There's also injury news out of the Eastern Conference, and John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Br…

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The Rugby Odds: South Africa Collapses, O'Gara Hot Seat, MLR & Wasps? JBL, Hook, King Gift, McCarthy 28:29

4M ago28:29

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NEW YORK, NY - Another epic week of global rugby has its share of Hot Button Topics and The Rugby Odds eclectic panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and host Matt "Money" McCarthy are on the case, navigating, giggling and opining on the topics below…

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625. Investors invest in People first, Projects second. 12:23

4M ago12:23

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Host Scott duPont shares why the personal, emotional connection is so important on the initial phase of indie film fundraising and why almost all first time investor invest in “people” first, while the project is secondary.

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