• Simon Cross is Frustrated Too
    May 15 2026
    Episode Notes

    We talk to Simon Cross about the frustrations of the season so far and how he plans to get this team over the line with just four weeks left in the regular season.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    53 mins
  • Moral Victories Make for Hard Living
    May 7 2026
    Episode Notes

    The loss to Chicago wasn't the disaster that the final score makes it seem, but we go over the ways this team will need to improve to stay in the playoff picture.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    34 mins
  • We Know They're Better Than This
    May 1 2026
    Episode Notes

    After perfect rugby last week, we saw the team take a step back. We break it down the game, including why we're not concerned for the future.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    43 mins
  • John Lefevre - More Cowbell!
    Apr 23 2026
    Episode Notes

    We talk to John Lefevre about his nickname, his local roots, and what it's like to finally break into the OGDC starting lineup.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    50 mins
  • That Felt Good
    Apr 16 2026
    Episode Notes

    Old Glory continues to own Fort Quincy, with a win that saw improvements in basically every possible area from week 1. But a stiffer test lies ahead with Anthem.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    50 mins
  • Not How We Wanted to Start
    Apr 10 2026
    Episode Notes

    It was a frustrating loss to open the season, but there are reasons for optimism. Hopefully we see a better showing in week 2 against the Free Jacks.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    38 mins
  • It's Game Time, Plus a Chat with Perry Humphreys
    Apr 3 2026
    Episode Notes

    Perry Humphreys joins us for a few minutes to talk about the upcoming season, and AKP and Fitz preview OGDC's season opener against the Seattle Seawolves, and make their picks.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Rick Rose & Max Schumacher - They've Come to Learn
    Mar 26 2026
    Episode Notes

    Max Schumacher and Rick Rose join us to talk about moving to OGDC and what they hope to learn now that they're here.

    About the hosts

    John Fitzpatrick

    • Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
    • Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
    • Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
    • Twitter: @rugbymorning

    Alistair Kirsch-Poole

    • Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
    • Runs Tackle the Numbers
    • Twitter: @AlistairKP
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    43 mins