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Hello! My name is David Lawrence, and I'm an American Rugby fan who follows the game all over the globe. The Scrum of the Earth is a weekly podcast, with bonus episodes frequently thrown in. Each week, we look at news and results from around the world, and we look ahead to upcoming action. I support my USA Eagles, the New England Free Jacks in MLR, Scotland internationally, and a few other teams in leagues I follow, from the NPC to the Super Six. Please get in touch @OfScrum or TheScrumOfTheEarth@gmail.com, I am always happy to answer questions or respond to your ideas. Cheers, and be well! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth/support

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    Episode 197 - Complaining Comms for Incredible Rugby, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 26:17


    Wherein I get overly excited about an amazing Champions Cup Final, and overly depressed about my USA Eagle getting destroyed by the Black Ferns. There's also Super Rugby, MLR, and, hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. The link to tickets for the WER Legacy Cup is here: Women's Elite Rugby 2025 Legacy Cup   If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, “The Wire,” and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend all of them. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 196 - American Rugby Update, Some History, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 20:10


    Wherein I take a long hard look at American Rugby, from the PACIFIC 4 to the WER to the MLR. And I can't be sure, but it feels like it's a safe bet that there's some silliness in there. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} Thomas "Wheelsy" Grant from the New England Free Jacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 36:08


    Wherein I sit down with Thomas “Wheelsy” Grant to discuss the Free Jacks, Rugby in the USA, the WER, and more! The form you use to get involved in Dallen Stanford's Commentator Course is here: https://bit.ly/Rugby-Broadcast-Application If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 195 - PREM and TOP 14 Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 15:11


    Wherein I look closely at the PREM and the TOP 14, and peek into the crystal ball to see what lies ahead. I'm not sure, but it feels like it's a safe bet that there's some silliness in there. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 194 - SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 14:02


    Wherein I go over Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific, and look ahead to the playoffs. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 193 - URC Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 17:02


    Wherein we talk the conclusion of the URC regular season, and pay a bit of tribute to a beloved player who we lost last week. As always, there's probably a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {SPECIAL EP} NEW Show Format Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 3:57


    Wherein I detail the changes that are underway! In a nutshell, it'll be more content, in smaller doses. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 192 - Easily Located by the Authorities - Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 25:19


    Wherein I go over a TON of results, including some all-time upset classics! Hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. The article about Taniela Tupou was here: ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?' Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 191 - So THAT's What That Feels Like! Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 23:02


    Wherein I go over a TON of results, including some all-time upset classics! Hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. The article about the broadcasting expansion of MLR was here: Major League Rugby Broadcast Expands to Over 100 Countries Worldwide If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EP} The Return of Tom Kindley, GM of the NE Free Jacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 37:54


    Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Tom Kindley to chat NE Free Jacks, the state of the MLR, and more! Hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {HYBRID EPISODE} Rugby Julia Returns to Chat All Things Women's Rugby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 66:52


    Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Rugby Julia to chat USA Rugby, recap the Six Nations, rave about the WER, and more! Hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {HYBRID EP} Harry Jones, Vaping Behind the Vatican, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 68:12


    Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Harry Jones and chat about the weekend, and the differences between the men's competitions. Hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. My dumb joke about vaping teens was actually taken from The Hard Times, and you can read the article here: Teens Vaping Behind Vatican Accidentally Elect New Pope If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 189 - Cursed by an Evil Wizard, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 25:23


    This week, a massive a massive of rugby, and I manage to absolutely massacre the name, “Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.” Hopefully, I inject some silliness, as well. The video explaining the new Super Rugby playoff format is here: 2025 Super Rugby Format Announced If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 188 - Just Listen To That Crowd! Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 25:10


    Europe is back! No, not the band, thankfully, but European Rugby, of both Champions and Challenge varieties!  We cover all the action, along with Super Rugbies both Pacific and Aupiki, the MLR, the WER, and of course, the SIX NATIONS. Hopefully, there's a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 187 - A Chugging Challenge at Fort Quincy, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 28:48


    Europe is back! No, not the band, thankfully, but European Rugby, of both Champions and Challenge varieties!  We cover all the action, along with Super Rugbies both Pacific and Aupiki, the MLR, the WER, and of course, the SVNS down in Singapore. Hopefully, there's a modicum of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} The Return to European Action with Patricia and Jonny!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 59:49


    Wherein I again sit down with Patricia and Jonny to look at the European Cups, and it's always a hoot. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 186 - More 90-Point Matches, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 22:43


    Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 185 - One of Those Time Turner Things, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 23:20


    Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. The article about Ma'a Nonu was here: Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as Ma'a Nonu 'honoured' to take new role while ex-Edinburgh back the 'clear difference' for Old Glory DC If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} The Return of Alice Soper! Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 48:49


    Wherein I sit down with the amazing Alice Soper to talk Super Rugby Aupiki and all things Women's Rugby, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 184 - Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 21:45


    Wherein I sit down with the amazing Alice Soper to talk Super Rugby Aupiki and all things Women's Rugby, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} Women's Rugby Check-In with Rugby Julia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 72:38


    Wherein I have another lovely chat with Julia Singer, AKA Rugby Julia, to chat PWR, the WER, the SIX NATIONS, and much more! If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 183 - Danny Care's Grandkid, Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 22:01


    Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. NOTE - I apologize for the weird audio, I am trying to work out what the issue is. The article throwing shade at the English coaching ranks was here: Six Nations: Will Carling questions quality of England coaches - BBC Sport I was following coverage of Cyclone Alfred here: Cyclone Alfred live updates: Brisbane, Queensland and NSW BoM path tracking map; landfall time and category; weather forecasts TC Alfred rain and flooding warnings – latest Australia news If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 182 - Is UBB the Anti-Leinster? Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 27:20


    Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. The article about Kenya winning the opening leg of the Challenger Series was here: Kenya claim spoils in opening Sevens Challenger round If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 181 - Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 25:34


    Wherein I get very excited for all the February rugby, and, naturally, insert a bit of silliness, to boot. The article about IRE coming to the USA to face the ALL BLACKS was here: Ireland and the All Blacks Return to Chicago for International Rugby Rematch at Soldier Field This November If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} The Return of Dallen Stanford!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 47:22


    Wherein I sit down once again with the incredible Dallen Stanford to discuss the return of Major League Rugby, the state of the SVNS, and to look ahead to more of his amazing projects! If you're able to help out Jill Potter in any way, please do so here: https://t.co/Ku5sNHD7AQ If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 180 - Weekend Wrap-Up / Quad Pod Part Three!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 24:35


    Wherein I get back to reviewing our multitudinous domestic action, and throw in some silliness for good measure. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW! Quad-Pod, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 18:52


    Wherein I get very excited for the return of SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC, and probably get a little silly as well. The preview of Aussie teams for Super Rugby was here: Can an Australian team finally win? Full Super Rugby Pacific 2025 preview | Sporting News Australia If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} The Return of ROBBIE NOCK to Chat TOP14 Rugby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 41:03


    Wherein I have another lovely chat with the incredible Robbie Nock, the voice of the Top 14! If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} PHIL Returns to Chat FREE JACKS and the MLR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 49:45


    Wherein I have another amazing chat with Phil Harris of the Jack's Rangers Show to chat our FREE JACKS, the MLR, the potential for a THREE-PEAT, and much more! If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} Rugby Julia Returns to Chat PWR, and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 115:52


    Wherein I have another lovely chat with Julia Singer, AKA Rugby Julia, to chat PWR, SVNS, and much more! Julia can be found on the Twitterses hereabouts: @okayjulia If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} Six Nations Preview, the State of the Scrum, and More! with CRAIG MANSON!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 89:17


    Wherein I sit down with the lovely Craig Manson to chat the state of the scrum, the URC, all things Europe, and the Men's Six Nations! We even sneak in a bit of Ilona chat, per our media obligations. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 179 - The Boogieman Cometh! Weekend Wrap-Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 26:02


    Wherein I go through the crazy European action, look closely at Ilona Maher's first start in England, and, undoubtedly, inject a healthy dollop of silliness, to boot. The article about Layne Morgan's move to the Queensland Reds was here: Switching Laynes: Wallaroos star halfback ditches Tahs for Reds The place to look if you want to help out the victims of the California wild fires is here: Resources To Support Those Affected By The LA Fires If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 178 - The End of the Festive Derbies! Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 23:17


    Wherein I go on about the end of 2024, what I'm hoping for in 2025, and catch up with all the action around our usual competitions. There may or may not be a bit of silliness involved, as well. The article about Lima Sopoaga was here: Forgotten All Black produces man of the match display in Japan division two If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} Xmas SURPRISE with John Anderson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 73:31


    Wherein I sit down with the one and only John Anderson to catch up on all our usual competitions. We also throw in a fun game you can play at home! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {FESTIVE POD} All Things WOMEN'S RUGBY, and So Much More, with the RETURN of Rugby Julia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 95:48


    Wherein I have another lovely chat with Julia Singer, AKA Rugby Julia, to chat PWR, the Year in Women's Rugby, and much more! Julia can be found on the Twitterses hereabouts: @okayjulia If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [HYBRID EP] Huw and Harley Return to Chat All Things European and Welsh Rugby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 102:04


    Wherein I sit down with my favorite Welsh Rugby fans, Huw and Harley, to chat about the holidays, the European Cups, the upcoming Festive Derbies, and more! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 176 - {HYBRID EP} European Cups with Craig and Jonny!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 126:52


    Wherein I sit down with the lovely Craig and Tory Jonny* to semi-belatedly preview the European Cups, and pour in more than a little bit of silliness, as well.  * Note - Jonny is not affiliated with any Tory organizations, as far as we know If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 176 - HYBRID Episode Featuring Caolan Scully!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 91:51


    Wherein I sit down with the incredible Caolan Scully to discuss all things Irish Rugby, with a teaser of hurling thrown in, as well!  If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 175 - It's Not You, It's Me - Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 22:25


    Wherein I work my way into enthusiasm over the international action, but ultimately pine away for the return of the URC. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 174 - Do the Noble Thing? Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 21:35


    Wherein I look back at a sparse weekend's action, and by the way, I still can't get over the Wallabies, how good? Went a little short this week, but I do think I added a modest modicum of silliness, per usual. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} The Return of Alice Soper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 76:55


    Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Alice Soper to talk all things women's rugby in New Zealand! You can subscribe to her newsletter here: https://alicesoapbox.substack.com/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 173 - Early Internationals, PWR Action, and More! Weekend Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 21:43


    Wherein I go look back at a sparse weekend's action, enjoying lots of results. I feel pretty sure I make some silly points, but I also feel I went a little negative. Bit of a tough day where I live. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 172 - Weekend Wrap Up with Jonny McGinty!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 79:25


    Wherein I sit down again with the lovely Jonny McGinty to discuss the weekend with a special emphasis on GLasgow Warriors. Fear not, we definitely fulfil our obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 171 - Weekend Wrap Up with Huw Griffin, Part Two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 70:38


    Wherein I chat with the lovely Huw Griffin to discuss the other half of the weekend's action, including the URC, the PWR, and the PREMIERSHIP! As usual, I'm pretty sure I fulfil my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfT... https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG... Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO. I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 170 - Weekend Wrap Up with Huw Griffin, Part One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 41:31


    Wherein I chat with the lovely Huw Griffin to discuss half of the weekend's action, including the NPC Semi Finals and the Top 14! As usual, I'm pretty sure I fulfil my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfT... https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG... Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO. I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    {BONUS EPISODE} Rugby Julia Returns to Chat All Things @WXV and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 82:00


    Wherein I have another lovely chat with one of my favorite guests, Rugby Julia, to discuss all things WXV, and … I mean, who knows what else? If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and do me a favor, tell a couple friends about it as well! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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