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| 06 Jun 2024 | Flipping the Flap Jacks | 00:51:15 | |
Episode NotesWe break down a high-flying win over Anthem, then look at the big upcoming match against the Free Jacks. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 09 Oct 2024 | The Speculation is Over ft. Steff Hughes | 00:54:01 | |
Episode NotesWith Old Glory's signing of Steff Hughes still fresh off the press, we talk to the Welshman himself about his long career with Scarlets, why he's moving to the US, and how to pronounce Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 17 Oct 2024 | Hot Stove League | 00:47:44 | |
Episode NotesA flurry of off-season wheelings and dealings have made for an interesting week in MLR, while on the international level there was the retirement of a all-time great and the end of this year's WXV competition. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 23 Feb 2024 | Last Episode of the Offseason | 00:41:24 | |
Episode NotesWell, this time next week we'll be previewing an upcoming match to kick off MLR 2024. So this week, we wrap up the off-season by talking about OGDC's last-minute roster additions and the preseason matches around the league. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 31 Jan 2025 | Enjoying the Cold ft. Jason Emery | 00:53:50 | |
Episode NotesWe had a chat with new OGDC center/flyhalf Jason Emery about the weather, his journey through MLR, and what he expects to bring to Old Glory this season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 18 Jul 2024 | We can do this, so let's do this | 00:45:56 | |
Episode NotesWe express cautious confidence about the Eagles after the Scotland match, then stronger confidence about Old Glory's upcoming playoff match against New England. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 19 Apr 2024 | Hoping for a bit more ft. Roland Pratt | 01:18:18 | |
Episode NotesA two part episode after the bye week, with AKP and Fitzy breaking down the draw against LA, then guest host Rollie joining to talk to AKP about where the team is at the first bye week and look ahead the looming menace of Houston. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 20 Mar 2025 | Old Glory is at a Crossroad | 00:48:15 | |
Episode NotesRecording in person in upper Senate park, we go over the schedule announcements from USA Rugby, why we have confidence in this team after a loss to Chicago, and where Old Glory can go from here. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 13 Mar 2025 | 50 Caps + 100 Episodes ft. Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz | 01:17:30 | |
Episode NotesLast weekend, Jama played his 50th March with OGDC, so we got the vice captain on to talk about his journey with Old Glory and where he's going from here. We also break down the Anthem win and preview a fearsome-looking Chicago side. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Mar 2024 | The Key Word is Patience | 01:03:14 | |
Episode NotesWe dive into the home opener against Chicago and the myriad of things that went well and poorly. We spend quite a chunk of time on Jama's red card, then take a look at the upcoming match against a good (but maybe not great) San Diego Legion. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 07 Sep 2023 | MLR & RWC | 00:42:27 | |
Episode NotesWe start this week with some assorted news from around the MLR, including the unfortunate passing of Toronto Arrows owner Bill Webb, then move on to Rugby World Cup talk, which starts on Friday. Also, as is typical, this episode was recorded before the news of Old Glory's new venue broke. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 15 Nov 2024 | Revenge in Portugal | 00:42:47 | |
Episode NotesWe talk about Old Glory players seeing action in college rugby and on the Military tour of England, and also dive into the solid win over Portugal by the Eagles - avenging the tie that lost us the spot in the World Cup. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 10 Jan 2025 | New Year, New Pre-Season | 00:40:21 | |
Episode NotesThe new year has arrived, meaning pre-season camp has begun! We take some time to catch up on the news of the last few weeks, then dive into some nice speculation about a piece of good news on the stadium front. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 01 Aug 2024 | Olympic Success | 00:34:28 | |
Episode NotesWe dive into what has been an exciting Olympics for rugby, then speculate a little on some MLR rumors. Note: this was recorded before the Women won bronze. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Nov 2024 | Behind the Scenes ft. Mat Skyner & Nick Purvis | 01:12:08 | |
Episode NotesThis week go behind the scenes with strength & condition coach Mat Skyner and performance analyst Nick Purvis and discover some of the hidden work the players are putting in behind the scenes. We also chat a bit about the USA's excellent win over Tonga and the shape of the MLR schedule for the upcoming season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 05 Oct 2023 | Ungentlemanly Handshake | 00:38:16 | |
Episode NotesA big new signing on the wing and a big re-signing in the back row spark some way-too-early speculation about next year's lineups, then we dive into the disappointing lack of chaos in the RWC and Fitzy proposes an unsavory method for creating more this weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 09 Mar 2023 | Reality Check | 00:43:29 | |
Episode NotesAfter a fantastic week one and a bye, Old Glory fans were brought back down to Earth on Sunday with a bad loss to New York. We break down what went wrong (a lot), what went well (not a lot), and then John talks to Phil of the Jack's Rangers Show about Old Glory's upcoming opponent, the New England Free Jacks. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 06 Jan 2024 | Cut LA some Slack! | 00:50:53 | |
Episode NotesWe start the second year of the Glorious Rugby Podcast with lots of OGDC player news, then discuss the new LA team's branding and whether they deserve any slack, and finally wrap up with the talk of a new stadium for OGDC! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 16 May 2023 | We’ll Meet Again | 00:45:11 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory missed an opportunity to stick it to the New England Free Jacks over the weekend, but if Fitzy's gut is correct it won't be the last time the two teams meet this season. We go over that hot take, break down the good and bad of the match, and preview the upcoming Thursday night match against the Toronto Arrows. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 24 Oct 2024 | PR7s to Portland | 00:33:44 | |
Episode NotesWe lead off with PR7s announcing an All Star event in Portland, the 2025 World Cup schedule, and a smattering of continued intrigue in the MLR off-season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 28 Feb 2023 | Table Stakes: 1st Place in the Eastern Conference | 01:00:24 | |
Episode NotesWith last week being a bye, we take some time to dive into an article Alistair wrote about why Old Glory needs to play at Audi Field. We also cover out view of how the MLR teams grade out with our power rankings and preview the match against New York this weekend. The table stakes for the match? First place in the East. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 25 Jul 2023 | Let's Talk Draft | 00:45:00 | |
Episode NotesAfter talking about the news from a couple of our Eastern Conference rivals, we turn to draft talk. I mean, sure, Old Glory doesn't have any picks, but that is worth discussing in and of itself. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 02 May 2024 | Until further notice | 00:54:14 | |
Episode NotesAfter leading off with a spicy take from twitter, we get into some mid-season grades and preview the pivotal upcoming match against Miami. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 23 Aug 2024 | Let the News Pile Up | 00:46:56 | |
Episode NotesAfter a few weeks off, we had a lot to talk about: Old Glory signings, MLR coaches leaving left and right, and the imminent draft. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 11 Jan 2024 | Hawks for Kitmas! | 00:44:13 | |
Episode NotesThis is a jam-packed episode - after clearing up some OGDC news, we get straight into the leaked news of a new USA and World Rugby backed franchise in Charlotte (called it!), then dive into our first impressions of the new kits (for once released just before we recorded, instead of just after). About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 03 Apr 2025 | Let's Forget that one Happened | 00:48:26 | |
Episode NotesWe try (unsuccessfully) to figure out the truly weird match against LA this past weekend, then preview to upcoming match against the Seattle SeaWolves. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 10 Jul 2024 | Player Awards and Scotland Preview | 00:47:08 | |
Episode NotesWith 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 hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 04 Jul 2023 | Gameday Interviews Special - Conference Finals | 00:13:00 | |
Episode NotesAfter the conference finals against New England, Alistair had a chance to catch up with some players, owners, and even the CEO of MLR, Nic Benson. These interviews are collected here for a special edition of the Glorious Rugby Podcast - normal service resumes tomorrow! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 28 Sep 2023 | AKP - The Man of Many Names | 00:45:45 | |
Episode NotesWe start this week with a quick discussion about Alistair's new nickname, then cover OGDC's season-ticket event at their new home venue, the Maryland Soccerplex. Plus, AKP shares some player news and rumors and the fellas discuss the USA Women's Eagles vs. Wales match. Finally, we chat about "the chaos" at the RWC and highlight the play of "Tier 2" nations. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 13 Jun 2024 | Crunch Time ft. Ishmail Shabazz | 01:16:45 | |
Episode NotesAs we tackle the slobberknocker of a match with the New England Free Jacks and take a look at the next three games, Ishmail Shabazz joins us to talk about his rugby journey, his playing style, and how the team is coming together for a final playoff push. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Is Old Glory a Real Contender? | 00:50:31 | |
Episode NotesWe start off with some reasons not to be too disappointed by the too-close-for-comfort win over Anthem, then look ahead to the matchup against RFC LA. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 27 Jun 2024 | Regular Season Finale ft. Cory Daniel | 00:58:59 | |
Episode NotesWith 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. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 13 Feb 2025 | Week 1 is Here! | 00:46:13 | |
Episode NotesWith the season days away, we preview OGDC's first opponent, the Miami Sharks. We also talk through the new streaming deal, the controversial law changes, and whether everyone is underrating Old Glory this season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 02 Nov 2023 | MLR News & Notes w/ Special Co-Host Ryan Ye | 00:43:00 | |
Episode NotesWith AKP on a trip to Japan for the next two weeks, Ryan Ye of The Fantasy Ruckers Show joined as a special co-host. We chatted the latest signings and re-signings with OGDC and discussed the potential schedule and conference changes coming to MLR. Plus, Ryan tried to get Fitzy to reveal who he'll draft in the first round of the 2024 Fantasy Ruckers League...though we all know Matty, his conniving brother, put him up to it. More info on the Fantasy Ruckers:
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 25 Jan 2024 | This Roster is DEEP | 00:43:43 | |
Episode NotesWe start of with some good OGDC news, talking about the re-signing of Niko Jones and the great depth of the roster in general. We also talk about the new entry into the league, Anthem Rugby Carolina, and touch on the updated roster. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 28 Nov 2024 | Happy Thanksgiving | 00:47:41 | |
Episode NotesThe Eagles ended their European tour on a high note, but there's plenty of controversy in MLR to carry us into the holiday. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 25 Jul 2024 | It was a Good Run | 00:43:32 | |
Episode NotesAfter an undeniably disappointing playoff loss, we talk ourselves into feeling a bit better about where things ended and look ahead to the off-season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 05 Jul 2024 | Even on the Season | 00:53:04 | |
Episode NotesThe 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 hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 11 Jul 2023 | New Coach, New Research, New Offseason | 00:53:00 | |
Episode NotesWith MLR 2023 officially in the can, we turn to off-season topics. Of course, we discuss the finals between San Diego and New England, but then we turn to internationals: where you can see OGDC players representing their countries, what's up with the women's Eagles, and new research on the impact of MLR on the men's Eagles player pool. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Sep 2023 | Let Chaos Reign Supreme | 00:45:45 | |
Episode NotesWe cover the chaos at the Rugby World Cup, the signings that Old Glory announced mere hours after we recorded our last episode, cover a win by the Eagles over Stade Toulousain, and have a surprisingly deep conversation about the state of the women's game in the US and around the world. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 02 May 2023 | Playoff Run starts Now (ft. Stan South) | 01:14:50 | |
Episode NotesStan South joins us to talk about how Old Glory has changed from last year, the culture of the team, how his role has changed since his season-ending injury, and the dark arts of the scrum. We also talk about what we want to see from Old Glory in this final stretch, with the playoffs a very real possibility. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 01 Mar 2025 | Axel Muller - Interview | 00:25:05 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory winger Axel Muller hopped on the pod to talk to us about his season-opening hat trick, trusting his teammates, his US eligibility, what it's like playing in different countries, and more. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 29 May 2024 | The Home Stretch ft. Rob Harley | 01:06:41 | |
Episode NotesAs we break down the Seattle match and take a look at the home stretch, Rob Harley joins us to talk about coming from Scotland, working hard, and why he hasn't scored more tries. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 27 Feb 2025 | Back at Home | 00:50:33 | |
Episode NotesIt's time for rugby in person again! San Diego is at the top of the standings and represent a formidable opponent, but Old Glory is due some revenge. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 17 Jan 2025 | Last Minute Signings | 00:39:17 | |
Episode NotesA couple of surprise signings came through the door, with another one teased for next week. We catch up on that and the rest of the news around the league. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 10 Aug 2023 | Eagles Soared, PR7s Soaked | 00:33:55 | |
Episode NotesWe talk about actually getting a chance to meet up at PR7s, John Lefevre's good run with the Steeltoes, and the thunderstorm halfway through. Then we turn to the Eagles, where a good performance from another OGDC player, Jack Iscaro, helped the team defeat Romania in impressive fashion. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 28 Feb 2024 | It's Answers Time | 01:06:10 | |
Episode NotesThe season is finally here, and we set about previewing the first match against NOLA. We've spent the whole off-season thinking and speculating, and now it's time to get some answers! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 18 Mar 2024 | Post-Match Interviews - Chicago | 00:09:38 | |
Episode NotesAfter the match against Chicago on Saturday, I got the chance to grab some comments from Old Glory players and staff. Enjoy this special episode of post-match interviews! Regular episode on Wednesday. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 14 Feb 2023 | Soon, the season starts for real | 00:50:33 | |
Episode NotesWith preseason out of the way, we look at last week's stellar performance against Toronto and speculate about what it means for the team's upcoming season. A season that kicks off this Saturday! We preview the mysterious Chicago Hounds and give some predictions. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Jun 2023 | To the Playoffs and Beyond! | 00:50:47 | |
Episode NotesIt's John's fault we're late this week, but don't worry, this episode is worth the wait. We go deep into this season's final home match, we take a look at the upcoming match against New York, and we take a moment to enjoy the best ever Old Glory season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 06 Dec 2023 | Mark Cuban & Ryan Reynolds Aren't Coming to Save MLR | 00:45:30 | |
Episode NotesAfter accidentally not recording audio last week, AKP and Fitzy hopped on the mics to discuss what happens next with MLR, now that a second team in two weeks has dropped out of the league. AKP and Fitzy asked many questions and provided a few answers in this free-wheeling conversation about the future of MLR. It's not all doom and gloom though - listen in as the fellas remain optimistic (the sky is not falling!) about the league. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 15 Sep 2023 | The News Dam Breaks ft. Phil DeWolf | 00:47:11 | |
Episode NotesAs is typical, we recorded our episode last week about 30 minutes before Old Glory news started spilling in from every corner. We catch up on everything, from the team's move to the Maryland Soccerplex to the return of Jason Robertson. We also bring in Phil DeWolf of the Washington Irish to talk more about the OGDC's new partnership with the Irish, as well as the state of club rugby in the DMV. You can learn more about the Washington Irish at their website, and by following them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 31 Jan 2023 | Introducing the Glorious Rugby Podcast! | 00:40:05 | |
Episode NotesThe first official episode of the official first unofficial podcast by fans of Old Glory DC! We talk about who we are, what we're doing, and spend some time talking about the roster too. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 06 Mar 2024 | Not the Start We Wanted | 01:00:11 | |
Episode NotesSaturday didn't go as planned, and we have a go at figuring out why. Then take a look at the big matchup coming up, against the New England Slap Jacks. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 15 May 2024 | He's heating up! | 00:53:00 | |
Episode NotesTwo wins in a row for Old Glory! After illness and technical difficulties sunk last week's episode, we return to recap Old Glory's two momentum-shifting wins ahead of the bye week. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 09 May 2023 | Shortchanged | 00:46:15 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory won in the weirdest of ways, beating the Jackals despite only playing for 40 minutes. We break down the first half of that match, then give our perspective on the upcoming home stand against the Free Jacks. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 14 Mar 2024 | Satisfying | 00:54:48 | |
Episode NotesIs there anything quite as satisfying as upsetting a rival on the road? We breakdown the glorious match last weekend and how we're feeling about this team two weeks into the season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 27 Mar 2025 | That Felt Good | 00:52:27 | |
Episode NotesWe revel in the glow of a rivalry win for a bit, then turn our sights to a potentially tricky opponent in LA. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 14 Dec 2023 | MLR in Mexico? | 00:49:41 | |
Episode NotesThe news continues to swirl and get more interesting: the fallout from collapsing teams continues with a dispersal draft tonight, Old Glory adds a couple more players to the 2024 roster, and surprising reports of a potential new team in Mexico! About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 19 Oct 2023 | Players Picking Their Numbers!? ft. Marcel Brache | 01:15:00 | |
Episode NotesA few days ago, USA Eagle legend Marcel Brache blew up on social media by hinting that players would soon be able to pick their own numbers. Being a good natured guy, he agreed to jump on the pod for an interview to talk about the idea. After that, we dive into the usual fare: more OGDC signings, some news from around the MLR, and all the activity in the internationals this weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 25 Apr 2024 | Must win game? | 00:51:32 | |
Episode NotesAfter yet another disappointing home game, we go into what this team seems to be missing and ask the question: is this upcoming game against Utah a must-win? About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 26 Oct 2023 | Old Glory is Looking Good, World Rugby isn't | 00:57:52 | |
Episode NotesThe signings keep rolling in, and Old Glory's 2024 roster is looking really, really good. What's not looking good World Rugby, who reacted to a great World Cup for T2 nations by ring-fencingthe top of the sport. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 05 Dec 2024 | It's Kitmas Time | 00:44:52 | |
Episode NotesA flurry of news has hit the desk, including player announcements from Old Glory, the 2025 jersey designs, and the latest adventures of Ilona Maher. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 01 Sep 2023 | Eagles Optimism and Draft Review | 00:36:50 | |
Episode NotesAfter an unexpected hiatus, we're back to discuss the end of the Eagles tour, why there are reasons for optimism, and where things stand for OGDC's Eagles. We also touch on the draft and brainstorm an interesting idea for MLR. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 03 Oct 2024 | Old Glory Coach's Club ft. Simon Cross | 00:44:04 | |
Episode NotesWe talk about the brand new Old Glory Coach's Club with head coach Simon Cross, and get into his vision for rugby accross the DMV. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 02 Feb 2024 | Full Roster Deep Dive | 01:02:56 | |
Episode NotesIt's a hefty episode this week as we five into our thoughts, fears, and predictions for Old Glory's 2024 roster. There's also a ton of news from around the league, with new smart balls, trade controversy, and a successful conclusion to the unionization push. Mentioned in this episode: 7 Charts that show how the 2024 OGDC roster is different About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 07 Feb 2023 | In the Midst of Preseason | 00:41:24 | |
Episode NotesOne preseason match is in the bag, and boy was it a fun one! We share our thoughts on last Friday's action, talk about what we want to see against Toronto next week, and touch briefly on the Six Nations. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 12 Dec 2024 | The Roster is Filling Out | 00:42:21 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory's daily player announcements continue roll in, Old Glory's draftees continue to see success at their universities, and the USA Women's Sevens continue to batter their way to silver. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 08 Nov 2024 | A Change of Colors | 00:34:53 | |
Episode NotesWe're deep into the quiet of the off-season, but there's still plenty to talk about: the US Military team is touring the UK, the Eagles face off against Portugal, and some fascinating stats have come to light. Mentioned in this episode: https://narugbydb.com/breaking-down-the-number-of-overall-cards-in-mlr-2018-2024/ About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 12 Oct 2023 | Chicken Wingers | 00:42:41 | |
Episode NotesThis week, we talk about the big news: Old Glory's back three got another boost, with Mike "Chicken" Dabulas re-signing and Top 14 winger Axel Muller joining from the Top 14. Then, we take a quick look at the unionization efforts, talk about some other MLR signings, and preview the internationals: WXV2 for the women and the RWC for the men. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 06 Mar 2025 | Defeated, But Not Blown Away | 00:48:08 | |
Episode NotesAfter a frustrating loss at home, we break down where things went wrong, but also what things went right and why we're still confident for the future. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 05 Sep 2024 | Handling The ABCs | 00:46:37 | |
Episode NotesThe Eagles handled their ABCs (Always Beat Canada) with a significant contribution from Old Glory players. We talk about that and the upcoming specter of Japan next weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 29 Aug 2024 | Season Review and Draft Talk ft. Simon Cross and Kurt Baker | 00:55:22 | |
Episode NotesCoaches Simon Cross and Kurt Baker joined us to close out the 2024 season and talk about the promising young talent picked up in this year's draft. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 19 Apr 2023 | Eating the Big Apple | 00:45:40 | |
Episode NotesFinally, Old Glory is back in the win column! We have a lot of good stuff to talk about this week, what with the team getting it's first ever win against New York. We talk about the good and the bad from that, as well as go into what we expect from Utah (spoiler: a lot of points). About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 19 Sep 2024 | A Shot at 3rd Place | 00:38:40 | |
Episode NotesAs the PNC nears it's conclusion, we discuss a fiery performance by the men's Eagles against Fiji and preview the opportunities ahead for the team - starting with a third-place matchup with Samoa. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 20 Jun 2024 | Huntin' for the Playoffs ft. Kurt Baker | 01:09:44 | |
Episode NotesWith 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 OGDC attack coach Kurt Baker. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 15 Mar 2023 | The One That Got Away (Audio fixed) | 00:40:59 | |
Episode NotesNote: Audio issue has been fixed! After a second tough loss, we take a moment to reflect on the good and the bad of last week's narrow defeat in Quincy, Fitzy's injury status, and our expectations for the Toronto match coming up. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Front Office Changes and Player Awards | 00:32:38 | |
Episode NotesThe episode this week is a little shorter, with only a couple of big topics to discuss. There have been more staffing changes for Old Glory, with Robyn Remick stepping in as Business Manager, and the players have voted for the end of season awards. Note: this was recorded before the league released the official XV for the season. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Mar 2023 | Building Momentum | 00:49:30 | |
Episode NotesAfter a satisfying, dominant win over Toronto at home, it looks like Old Glory is really gaining steam. We talk about everythign that went well, shouting out a few player who had standout performances, as well as discuss a few things that could stand to be improved. However, up next is an unexpectedly mighty foe in the NOLA Gold. Will OGDC's momentum carry them through? About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 28 Mar 2023 | Head Scratcher | 00:51:57 | |
Episode NotesAfter a tough loss at home that came down to the dying of the match, we get into the details of what happened and why. A lot went wrong, but a lot also went right and there are reasons to feel confident about the future. We also talk about OGDC's place in the playoff race and discuss some recent injuries. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 09 Nov 2023 | Collin Grosse Returns & Kyle Baillie Departs ft. Ryan Ye | 00:29:35 | |
Episode NotesWith AKP traveling in Japan, guest co-host Ryan Ye joins Fitzy for one more week. The fellas chat about the latest OGDC signings and re-signings, discuss the latest coach and player moves in MLR, and hope Kappa pulls off a good first Kitmas. But Ryan Ye goes off the rails when he roots for Canada over the USA Men's Eagles in the Vila International Cup matches the next two weekends. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 12 Sep 2024 | Making the Eagles ft. Connor Buckley | 00:53:58 | |
Episode NotesOGDC scrumhalf Connor Buckley joins us to discuss how he got into rugby, what it was like playing for New York and then for Old Glory, being named to the Eagles reserves, and his friendly rivalry with Ethan McVeigh. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 05 Apr 2023 | Flashes of Hope | 00:48:32 | |
Episode NotesA tough match with a weird lineup, leading to a 48-26 loss for Old Glory. Not the best. Still, there were some great positives, flashes of hope for what's to come. We break it all down, as well as the must-win match against Atlanta coming up. Yeah, I know we say "must-win" basically every week, but it just is, okay? About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 23 Mar 2023 | Gift Egbelu - Interview Special | 00:37:30 | |
Episode NotesIn our first interview special, we had a chance to talk to Gift Egbelu of the GiftTime Rugby Network. It's definitely a journey, starting with how Gift got into rugby in the first place, how he got into producing rugby content, and how he started the HBCU Rugby Classic. We also get more into the HBCU Rugby Classic, which for the first time will be held in DC at Howard University! We definitely encourage everyone to go in support, with more information and tickets available at https://www.hbcurugbyclassic.com About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 23 Nov 2023 | What We're Thankful For | 00:46:28 | |
Episode NotesWe talk a bit about the recent Old Glory signings, MLR's new conference structure, and the recent success of the Eagles, then end with a special holiday segment: what we're thankful for in rugby in 2023. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 26 Sep 2024 | Army vs Navy ft. Collin Grosse and Koi Koi Nelligan | 01:00:16 | |
Episode NotesThe Pacific Nations Cup has ended with a 4th place finish for the Eagles, but first Fitzy talks to Collin Grosse and Koi Koi Nelligan about their alma mater Army's match this weekend against Navy. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 10 Apr 2025 | Playing Our Game ft. John Rizzo | 01:11:03 | |
Episode NotesJohn Rizzo joins us to talk about what the team got wrong against LA and how the turned it around against Seattle last weekend. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 14 Feb 2024 | State of the Union ft. Chris Dunlavey | 00:47:02 | |
Episode NotesA very special episode this week as we interview OGDC owner Chris Dunlavey. We get into a lot of different topics: the crazy off-season, new head coach Simon Cross, the Eagles, the Anthem, the new stadium, and more. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 28 Jun 2023 | Riders on the Storm | 00:45:29 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory has done it! In the team's first appearance in the playoffs, they took down New York in an instant classic, upsetting the Ironworkers on the road. Alistair shares his experiences traveling to the match on the supporters bus, then we talk about how the game went. And, of course, we preview the upcoming match, the conference finals against New England. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 11 Apr 2023 | Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes | 00:51:20 | |
Episode NotesThe frustrations have been mounting in Glorious Rugby Pod HQ, leading to this joint therapy session. We hash it all out, all of the endless mistakes we saw in the match against Rugby ATL, from the kicks to the tackles to the lineup. It's not all negative, though - we also somehow talk ourselves into a degree of optimism about the team. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Feb 2023 | Starting the season with style! | 00:56:09 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory won, and won with style. Needless to say, we spend a lot of time gushing about the spectacular performance on Saturday. We talk about OGDC's excellent tackling, Collin Grosse scoring on debut, and how things stand heading into the bye week. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 21 Dec 2023 | On Schedule for 2024 | 01:04:09 | |
Episode NotesMLR has released the 2024 season schedule, which we dive into at length. We also talk about the continued elusiveness of the LA team name/logo and who Old Glory picked up in the recent dispersal draft. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 26 Apr 2023 | 2nd Place (for Now) | 00:57:34 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory backed up their impressive win over New York with an equally impressive win over the league's hottest team in the Warriors. We talk all about it, as well as the fact that DC now sits alone at 2nd in the East. With OGDC on bye this week, that's likely to change, but that doesn't stop us savoring the moment. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 14 Jun 2023 | Regular Season Finale | 00:43:35 | |
Episode NotesThe regular season comes to a close this weekend, but there is a ton to talk about. New owners, a bizarre lineup against Houston, the specter of an in-form New York team, we talk about all of it and more in this slightly late edition of the Glorious Rugby Podcast. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 23 May 2023 | With a Little Help From My Friends | 00:45:49 | |
Episode NotesA short turnaround and disappointing tie, but because of results elsewhere in the league, Old Glory came out ahead. We talk about the Toronto match, bemoan the bizarre scheduling, and take a look at the upcoming Saturday night match against Seattle. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 07 Jun 2023 | Playoff Spot Clinched | 00:49:00 | |
Episode NotesIt's official: Old Glory has clinched its very first playoff spot! It took a nerve but ultimately effective win over NOLA Gold (another first), but we've finally made it. We talk about the win, the looming match against the Sabercats, and what remains for OGDC to accomplish before playoff time. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 23 Jan 2025 | What We Learned at the Preseason Showcase | 00:37:21 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory held an open practice and player Q&A on Monday - we talk about what we learned at the event and where we think this team is going. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 05 Jul 2023 | Nothing to Be Ashamed Of | 00:47:18 | |
Episode NotesOld Glory DC's season is officially over, but the Glorious Rugby Podcast isn't! We come at you with a breakdown of the game, some reflective thoughts on the season, and let you know what we have planned for the offseason. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 08 Feb 2024 | How to Build Rugby in America in 1 Easy Step | 00:49:34 | |
Episode NotesAfter spilling a bit of inside news about Old Glory, we talk about all the crazy ideas floating around for hosting rugby events in American, and AKP shares an idea of his own. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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| 22 May 2024 | Where We Expected to Be ft. Simon Cross | 01:07:18 | |
Episode NotesHead coach Simon Cross joins us to talk through his journey into rugby, what he expects from the team, how OGDC is growing rugby in the region, where Danny Tusitala has been, and more. About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
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