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Best podcasts about sam bruce

Latest podcast episodes about sam bruce

ESPN Scrum Reset
The dark cloud looming over Super Rugby's revival

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 50:56


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific, analysing the Reds' win over the Blues and the Brumbies disappointing defeat at home; they look at what those two results have done to the ladder and ponder whether a top-two finish is now beyond them; they heap praise on Tom Lynagh and react to another twist in James O'Connor's season; they dig into the Waratahs recruitment and retention issues, look ahead to the Wallaroos' season opener, and discuss the threat of French rugby as a cross-code talent prepares to head offshore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
JOC is making a near irresistible Wallabies case

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 54:15


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take aim at Rugby Australia as the we continue to wait for a Wallabies coaching announcement; they then review a bumper Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, highlighted by James O'Connor's heroics and the Brumbies' shut-out of Moana Pasifika; they discuss the playmaker's hopes of facing the British & Irish Lions and heap more praise on Langi Gleeson; they then turn their attention to RA's record deficit and the fallout from their AGM and then talk women's rugby and Jo Yapp's Wallaroos squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Making sense of RA's TV deal, head-contact lucky-dip

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 60:23


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a stunning Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, picking apart the wins of the Brumbies and Waratahs, before gazing ahead to a bumper weekend of Easter footy; they discuss some of the decision-making, including the high hit on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii; they look at some of the key off-contract players in Australian rugby and who might be headed offshore; before turning their attention to Rugby Australia's next broadcast deal and a curious media event that was used to announce it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Lesson for Kiss if he gets Wallabies job

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 56:39


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a busy Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, which included a curious Reds penalty decision, the Waratahs' capitulation against Moana Pasifika, and a gutsy Force win; before they turn their attention to Noah Lolesio's decision to head offshore, and how the Wallabies fly-half situation might now play out for the Lions; and react to news of Rugby Australia's new television deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mornings with Ian Smith
Sam Bruce | ESPN rugby writer on Australian Super Rugby teams

Mornings with Ian Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 24:50


Riccardo is joined by ESPN rugby writer Sam Bruce to discuss all the talking points around the Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams form in the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Ian Smith
Mornings with Riccardo Ball - Full Show (08/04/25)

Mornings with Ian Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 123:10


Mornings with Riccardo Ball - Full Show featuring ESPN's Sam Bruce, The Bulletin with Ben Strang, and A-League commentator Andy Harper. Plus a Mornings Multi, Talkback, a Sports Desk and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
A seminal moment in the Reds' season

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 69:35


Sam Bruce is joined by a weary Christy Doran, who reflects on his first Hong Kong Sevens. The team then addresses the ongoing Wallabies coaching saga, trying to work out why a decision is still to be made; they discuss whether Stuart Lancaster could actually be a chance; before they then rip into Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, pondering where it went wrong for the Waratahs and whether the hip-drop tackle should be outlawed; they also analyse the Brumbies' and Reds' wins and look ahead to Round 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mornings with Ian Smith
Mornings with Riccardo Ball - Full Show (11/03/25)

Mornings with Ian Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 124:36


Mornings with Riccardo Ball - Full Show featuring Jacob Spoonley, Stephen McIvor, a Love Racing update with Mark Rosanowski, The Bulletin with Aiden McLaughlin, and Sam Bruce. Plus talkback, a multi, a Sports Desk and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Ian Smith
ESPN's Sam Bruce | Reviewing the Australian teams' start to Super Rugby Pacific

Mornings with Ian Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 26:38


Riccardo is joined by ESPN rugby reporter Sam Bruce to look at the four Australian teams' start to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
The price is McReight and a Wallabies coach countdown

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 57:42


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a jam-packed weekend of rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific to the Six Nations; they discuss the three big upsets from the Brumbies, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, asking what the win might do for Stephen Larkham's side; they then turn their attention to the Waratahs and the performance of Max Jorgensen and debut of Lawson Creighton, and round it all out by looking at the Reds-Crusaders clash; they then ponder Fraser McReight's contract scenario, and how the delay in announcing the Wallabies coach might be affecting the situation, discuss the merits of a Club World Cup, and then wrap up Ireland's defeat and what it means for the British & Irish Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
The SRP Oscars: Thrillers, cards and social media debate

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 53:37


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific; they analyse where the Waratahs are at and where the improvement needs to come; they discuss the Brumbies' early season issues; break down the Reds' last-gasp win over the Force; they then look at some of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies headaches, discuss some of the inconsistencies in the head contact incidents and update which Wallabies may or may not be heading offshore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Fantastic Force, Cheik's Eddie lament & a Lions' conundrum

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 53:58


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discussing the changes the competition has made to produce a better product; they heap praise on the Force after another clutch win and debate whether this is the year the franchise finally delivers; they look at the Brumbies' struggles and how badly they are missing Rob Valetini and then turn their attention to the rest of Round 2. They also react to the sighting of Michael Cheika with RA boss Phil Waugh and why it's hard to see the former Wallabies coach in the frame to replace Joe Schmidt; they then look at the Six Nations and ponder the Lions' options at No. 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
SRP's dream start and the Wallabies coaching race

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 54:14


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the administrators for a smart draw; they review each of the three Australian wins and name their standout players; before they discuss James O'Connor's Crusaders debut and ponder whether he still has something to offer the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's decision and look at some of the options to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
The big Schmidt concern & a bigger Super preview

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 62:50


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran fire off the first podcast of 2025, in what is a mammoth year for Australian rugby. They update the Joe Schmidt situation and explain how the drawn out contract saga is having knock-on effects ahead of the season kick-off; they then run the rule over all 11 Super Rugby Pacific sides and rate their finals chances, while also pondering whether the reduction to four Australian teams will improve their collective competitiveness and deliver increased competition jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
A strange sense of Australian rugby optimism

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 54:21


Sam Bruce and Christy come together for [probably] the final time in 2024, wrapping up Australia's 22-19 defeat by Ireland; they break down that loss and why it came about, but also reflect on the team's broader improvement under Joe Schmidt and how they can kick on next season; they also look ahead to the British & Irish Lions series and next yea's Super Rugby Pacific season, before heaping praise on sevens star Maddison Levi following her record-breaking effort in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Wallabies can set up 2025 in Dublin finale

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 49:53


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's loss to Scotland, analysing where it went wrong and the impact of the selection decisions and late withdrawals; they look ahead to this weekend's final Test against Ireland in Dublin and its multiple catch points; they look ahead to next year's British & Irish Lions Series and discuss whether Will Skelton should be in the Wallabies starting side; they then wrap up the rest of last weekend's Test action and react to the World Rugby Award winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Can Wallabies convince Schmidt to stay?

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 58:27


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 32-point thrashing of Wales, lauding the performances of Matt Faessler, Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio; they analyse Will Skelton's effect on the maul and discuss Samu Kerevi's red card; they also zero in on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach and how Rugby Australia might attempt to keep him; before they then turn their attention to the other week 3 autumn internationals, the World Rugby award nominations and whether a breakaway league funded by private equity is any chance of getting up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Arise, Sir Len Flikitau

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 48:59


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the players who showed the can be world class and heap praise on the incremental improvements the team has made; they laud Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's professional rugby debut and marvel at Marcus Smith's game for England, but question whether Steve Borthwick is missing Owen Farrell; before they wrap up the rest of the week 2 November internationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
How the Wallabies can beat England

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 48:05


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with the Auld Enemy; they discuss what needs to happen for Australia to win at Twickenham and if Samu Kerevi holds the key; before they turn their attention to the remainder of the week two November series action and heap praise on breakout New Zealand star Wallace Sititi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
The Suaalii effect is real -- off the field anyway

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 60:02


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might come from up north; they break down Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's selection and discuss his immediate off-field impact; they look across some of the other key November fixtures including this weekend's clash between England and New Zealand; and then discuss a succession plan should Joe Schmidt decide not to continue with the Wallabies beyond next year's Lions series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
A Wallabies report card as a northern adventure looms

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 67:30


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then turn their attention to the looming spring tour, analysing who Joseph Suaali'i should tour with and where Tane Edmed might fit in; before they give their impressions of Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley and how the competition can better operate moving forward; they then wrap up a big Wallaroos win in WXV2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Why Schmidt's Wallabies glass has 'no water'

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 44:47


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding his side's progress -- or lack thereof -- they look ahead to Wellington and what changes might be made, also gazing further ahead to the spring tour; they then turn their attention to the Pumas' upset win over the Springboks and their growth under new coach Felipe Contepomi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby Direct
Rugby Direct - Special Edition: Bledisloe 1 Preview

Rugby Direct

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 37:28


Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Sydney this week for the opening Bledisloe Cup and in a crossover special, stopped by the ESPN Scrum Reset podcast studios to count down to Saturday's match with Aussie rugby journos Sam Bruce and Christy Doran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Scrum Reset
Bledisloe I preview special!

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 40:10


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined live in the Schmidthouse by the Rugby Direct team of Liam Napier and Elliot Smith to look ahead to Bledisloe I at Sydney's Accor Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Joe Schmidt must make some tough calls

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 62:34


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' record Test loss after Australia shipped 67 points to a rampant Pumas; they run the rule over the performance and debate the future of some senior players; before they turn their attention to the Bledisloe Cup and what changes Joe Schmidt might be able to make; they then review another Springboks-All Blacks thriller and discuss the likely onset of tours between the two nations, how that may affect Australia and the future of The Rugby Championship on the whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Rugby Championship drama from La Plata to Joburg

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 57:29


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a wild weekend in The Rugby Championship, headlined by the Wallabies' last-gasp victory in La Plata; they break down that 20-19 win, heap praise Carlo Tizzano, Angus Bell and Len Ikitau; they analyse where the improvements came in attack and then debate the final penalty and shock clock drama; they then turn their attention to the thriller in Johannesburg and wonder how Bongi Mbonambi's try stood; and review the club rugby finals in Sydney and Brisbane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Wet and weaponless: Wallabies' limitations laid bare

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 48:30


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' second straight defeat by the Springboks, they discuss the chief problem areas and how Joe Schmidt might address them, they then analyse the changes to the squad for the tour of Argentina and how they line up against the Pumas, before they recap New Zealand's bounce back win in Auckland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
The Boks bludgeoned Australia -- and Wallabies' options are limited

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 54:07


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' 33-7 hammering by the Springboks and ponder whether there is a way forward this week in Perth; they discuss Australia's lack of size and how much of an issue that is, while also heaping praise on the Springboks' evolution; before they then turn their attention to the Pumas' shock win over the All Blacks, the issues Scott Robertson has on his hands, and whether an unlikely Blues replacement can steady the ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Can the Wallabies upset the world champions?

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 63:52


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possible; they break down the additions to Australia's squad and question the selection of teenager Max Jorgensen; before they turn their attention to the Waratahs' big week of signings and coaching news; they then wrap up Australia's Olympic sevens campaign and look to the future of both the men's and women's programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Wallabies' job done in July and Australia's Olympic hopes

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 60:18


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby Championship, they then turn their attention to the All Blacks' stopover in San Diego and Queensland's cracking clash with Wales, before finishing with a look at the Olympic sevens events in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 49:16


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the maul woes and Noah Lolesio's performance, before looking ahead to Saturday's Test with Georgia; they then look at some of the recent Australian player movement and who might yet end up at the Waratahs; before they look at the other big matches from last weekend and the Wallaroos' crushing defeat by New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies' winning start

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 59:42


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon and the seven debutants, before digging into Liam Wright's wild week; then then turn to the Test matches in Pretoria and Dunedin, won by the Springboks and All Blacks, and ponder how much work Australia still has to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 54:58


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Blues' crushing win in the Super Rugby Pacific final, before they turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies squad, analysing the shock calls, particularly at lock, and just where else Australia appear light on; before they then discuss Dan McKellar's recent sacking by Leicester and ponder whether he could wind up at the Waratahs; before they react to Australia's Olympic Sevens draws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 61:00


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing where it went wrong for the Brumbies and what their lack of physicality means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Carter Gordon's shock defection to the NRL and debate just how much of a loss he is; before they then talk the looming Wallabies squad announcement and ask whether Australia should consider exiting Super Rugby altogether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NRL Boom Rookies
Round 15 Preview - Ten Point Bomb

NRL Boom Rookies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 95:27


The boys begin the show with a list of potential changes for Origin 2 before an announcement on the name of the studio (19:34), a recap of Thursday night's game (21:48) and then a full preview of the weekend (38:37) before finishing with some news of the week (01:16:40), as ESPN Scrum Reset's Sam Bruce joins to discuss the code switch of Wallaby Carter Gordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ESPN Scrum Reset
Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal?

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 58:27


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a predictable weekend of Super Rugby quarterfinal action, and then look ahead to the semifinals where the Brumbies will look to end Australia's finals drought in New Zealand; they then turn their attention to the competition's immediate and longer-term future, ponder what a national club competition could look like and dig into the ramifications of what another meagre broadcast deal would mean for the game Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
The end of the Rebels ... and Marky Mark?

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 62:09


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a massive week in Australian rugby, breaking down the decision to cut Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific, why it is both the right and wrong call, and where the Rebels' best players might wind up in 2025; they then turn their attention to the Super Rugby quarterfinals and whether the Reds can become the first Aussie team to win a finals match in New Zealand; before they react to news of Mark Nawaqanitawase's omission from a Wallabies train-on squad and the stunning victory by the Australian women's sevens team in Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 59:51


Sam Bruce is joined by TVNZ's Ollie Ritchie to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' extraordinary week and Rob Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in the wake of another young departure, the prospect of All Blacks-Springboks tours as early as 2026, and the potential for a "civil war" as the game is split in two around governance reform. All that plus a full review of Super Rugby Pacific and how the final ladder may shake out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 55:19


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and Tom Wright; they then dig into the Waratahs' mess, pondering who deserves the blame and how they might navigate their way forward; they also share their disappointment at Suliasi Vunivalu's double-trip effort in Fiji and lament a huge missed opportunity for the Wallaroos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
At last! The Law reform world rugby needs

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 71:38


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the Reds' fightback against the Rebels; they lament the loss of Harry Wilson to injury and ponder the Wallabies back-row implications; they delve into the Waratahs' unprecedented run with injury in the front-row and wonder what the issue is; they spruik the merits of afternoon rugby after the bumper crowds in New Zealand; and then dig into World Rugby's new laws and the further trial laws, responding to criticism from the northern hemisphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
Wallabies positional power rankings: Who's in the hunt?

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 60:50


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran whip through Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, lavishing praise on the Force and the returns of Kurtley Beale and Izack Rodda, before they discuss a second big loss for the Brumbies to New Zealand opposition and why their title stocks have taken a serious blow; they then roll through Australia's depth and deliver their Wallabies positional power rankings ahead of the run to the Test season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Scrum Reset
An Aussie revival? Let's pump the brakes

ESPN Scrum Reset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 58:31


Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the Crusaders' implosion and the Rebels' impressive win over the Highlanders; they praise a couple of in-form Waratahs forwards and ponder their Test hopes; lament the foul play incidents that could derail the Reds' season even further, and react to the latest rumours about the Giteau Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Floor Academy
Building An Apprentice Program - Sam Bruce - Visalia Ceramic Tile

Floor Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 65:35


I can't find reliable help. How do I write a job description to attract people? How are you all finding employees? Everyone keeps quitting on me. What kind of SOPs do you all have in place? These questions and statements are some that I consistently see week after week in online flooring groups. One of the biggest issues small companies face are exactly these. Attracting and retaining good team members is a constant struggle even for the largest businesses, but there are ways to make it easier.Sam Bruce is the current President of Visalia Ceramic tile and a 3rd generation partner. Started by his grandma and grandpa Martino in 1985, the company has grown to employee over 30 certified tile installers, be a 5 star contractor under the NTCA, and be locally and nationally recognized for their brand and projects. A key part to their success and being able to have so many CTI's is that there is not only a clear hiring process but also a consistent training program that all tile finisher employees must complete. It wasn't built overnight and it didn't come easy but Visalia Ceramic tile also knew they did not need to reinvent the wheel.Listen in to this week's episode of the Floor Academy podcast as Sam and I discuss how they recruit new team members, successfully train them for everyone's long term success, and then retain them through clear advancement goals.Check out our sponsorsJohns ManvilleThe International Surfaces EventKronus SoftCheck out our website and storeSupport the show

The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
Max & Sam: Bruce Feldman talks coaching tiers & transfer portal top-100 + the most intriguing teams

The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 76:16


(Timestamps in show description) In their 2023 debut podcast, Max and Sam welcome on Bruce Feldman to discuss his transfer portal top-100 rankings and his coaching tiers. Before that, Max and Sam discuss which teams they find the most intriguing this year. Later in their 'Pick Six' segment, the guys make six sure-fire predictions for the year. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Rundown: -A new-look Max & Sam (1:00) -Most intriguing teams (4:30) -Bruce Feldman & transfer portal top-100 (21:00) -Coaching tiers (35:00) -'Pick Six': Last call for season predictions (54:15) Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Follow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Follow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Sponsored by: Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry's razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl and Crew Mornings
Summer of Ten Final Week - Crucial Conversations

Karl and Crew Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 59:22


Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we kicked off our weekly theme: "Crucial Conversations". How do we learn to speak the truth in love, and when to speak? Our guest was Dr. Jeremy Pettitt, Professor of Communications at Moody Bible Institute. He shared great insight into the practice of crucial conversations, especially in today's culture. We also talked with Karl's mentor, Dr. Sam Bruce, about the key to crucial conversations: God. He shared from his book, "Spiritual Formation: Forming Your Relationship With God...Transforming Relationship with People". Finally, this is the last week of our "Summer of Ten" Bible memorization campaign. This week's verse is Romans 8:1-2. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Crew Mornings
Impact Your Faith - Freedom Friday

Karl and Crew Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 65:36


Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we concluded our Impact Week, and it was Freedom Friday. We discussed what it means to really follow Jesus. If you're not following Jesus, then what, or who, are you following? Also, who fed into you when you first became a Christian and had the biggest impact on your faith walk. Karl told the compelling story of Dr. Sam Bruce. Also, thank you so much for your prayers and support during 48 Hours of Impact and Moody Aviation. Finally, this was week 9 of our "Summer of Ten" Bible memorization campaign. This week's verse was James 1:5. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U Talk Sports Show
UTALK sessio-128

U Talk Sports Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 23:56


Let's welcome our brother Larry Frank Jr. to Atlanta Big R.I.P. to Sam Bruce. Mario is killing the transfer portal! IT's U TALK BABY! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/utalksportsshow/support

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Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Miami Hurricanes Pursuing Multiple 5-Stars For 2023, RIP Sam Bruce

Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 25:54


The Miami Hurricanes now have the 9th ranked transfer portal class in all of college football after the additions of former Maryland DT Darrell Jackson, former WVU DL Akheem Mesidor and former UCLA linebacker Caleb Johnson. Our recruiting expert, John Garcia Jr. from Sports Illustrated joins host Alex Donno to break down the impact these players will have on the Miami Hurricanes football team in the 2022 season. Plus, with the May 1st transfer portal deadline approaching, can Miami add even more experienced players into the mix?John also examines a handful of 5-star recruits for the class of 2023 that are strongly considering joining the Miami Hurricanes. Will Miami be able to land WR Jalen Brown, RB Cedric Baxter, and offensive linemen Monroe Freeling, Francis Mauigoa and Payton Kirkland? Garcia paints an optimistic picture for Miami's chances, but what will it take to fend off the competition from other traditional powerhouses?News broke on Thursday afternoon that a former Miami Hurricanes player and legendary high school player from St. Thomas Aquinas, Sam Bruce, passed away in an auto accident. Donno mourns his loss and encourages the South Florida community to come together and remember Sam. He was taken away from us at the age of 24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Miami Hurricanes Pursuing Multiple 5-Stars For 2023, RIP Sam Bruce

Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 29:39


The Miami Hurricanes now have the 9th ranked transfer portal class in all of college football after the additions of former Maryland DT Darrell Jackson, former WVU DL Akheem Mesidor and former UCLA linebacker Caleb Johnson. Our recruiting expert, John Garcia Jr. from Sports Illustrated joins host Alex Donno to break down the impact these players will have on the Miami Hurricanes football team in the 2022 season. Plus, with the May 1st transfer portal deadline approaching, can Miami add even more experienced players into the mix? John also examines a handful of 5-star recruits for the class of 2023 that are strongly considering joining the Miami Hurricanes. Will Miami be able to land WR Jalen Brown, RB Cedric Baxter, and offensive linemen Monroe Freeling, Francis Mauigoa and Payton Kirkland? Garcia paints an optimistic picture for Miami's chances, but what will it take to fend off the competition from other traditional powerhouses? News broke on Thursday afternoon that a former Miami Hurricanes player and legendary high school player from St. Thomas Aquinas, Sam Bruce, passed away in an auto accident. Donno mourns his loss and encourages the South Florida community to come together and remember Sam. He was taken away from us at the age of 24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Degrees: A Miami Hurricanes Podcast
40: Long Live Samborghini

26 Degrees: A Miami Hurricanes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 88:13


First and foremost we want to send our most sincere condolences to the Bruce family and loved ones touched by the death of Sam Bruce, forever a Cane in our hearts. Today the fellas ponder is Andre 3000 could move the needle in today's music market, thank our rivals for trolling us into greatness (bout time they did something right) and discuss the portal additions and possible subtractions. Tell a friend to tell a friend! It's 26 Bih!