Episodes

  • #179 - Conor Mullin - Rugby isn’t black and white
    May 11 2025

    Rugby isn’t black and white - Conor Mullin - #179

    My guest this week is Otley RFC player and Mullin Strength and Fitness founder - Conor Mullin.

    We talked about:

    • Developing late in the Ulster pathway
    • Captaining Leeds Beckett University
    • Getting selected for Yorkshire u20s
    • Playing for a famous club like Otley
    • Self-development and his desire for constant learning.
    • Building a Strength and Fitness business.

    This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy.

    LINKS
    Conor Mullin on Instagram - @conormullin8 - https://www.instagram.com/conormullin8/
    Mullin Strength and Fitness on Instagram - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.instagram.com/mullinstrengthandfitness/
    on Tiktok - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.tiktok.com/@mullinstrengthandfitness
    on Facebook - Mullin Strength and Fitness - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092690207418
    Website - www.mullinstrengthandfitness.com
    Otley RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/otley

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • CLASSIC - I’m not a f*@£ing medic! - Andy Muldoon - #6
    May 4 2025

    Andy was a former team-mate at Old Colfeians RFC and he also played plenty of rugby for Bedford Athletic and North Bristol. We talked about Mulders’ rugby journey which flowed into very interesting topics like the rights and wrongs of team initiations and the pros and cons of earning money in the murky world of semi-professionalism. There are also a couple of truly heartwarming rugger tales.

    LINKS
    @andymuldoon on Twitter
    The Drop-goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3zseJ8sE3A
    Muldoon's Amazing 10-point Tour Check List

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • #178 - Claire Kurpil - Twickenham in one year!
    Apr 27 2025

    My guest this week is Ashby RFC Secretary and Women’s Rugby lead - Claire Kurpil.

    We talked about:

    • How Ashby RFC has grown a successful women’s section in less than a year.
    • The benefits of T1 rugby (but not at the expense of full-contact).
    • The love of going on tour.
    • How The Bullettes will be part of the very first T1 game at the Allianz Stadium.

    This is a fantastic episode, full of passion and positivity - I hope you enjoy.

    LINKS
    Ashby RFC - https://www.ashbyrfc.co.uk/
    Ashby Bullettes on Instagram - @ashbybullettes - https://www.instagram.com/ashbybullettes/
    Ashby RFC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshbyRugby

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    49 mins
  • CLASSIC - I got stabbed in the hip by a dwarf - Rod Turner - #5
    Apr 20 2025

    I first met Rod Turner as a teammate at Esher RFC. An athletic 2nd Row, Rod is one of the most universally liked players I have encountered in our great sport. He's a real team man and social king.

    We had a brilliant chat about video stitch-ups, Italian flash-mobs and what it’s like to play for the 2nd XV of every rugby club in London.

    LINKS
    Contact Rod via email - rod@incomethroughproperty.co.uk
    Rod’s Podcast - The Rodcast can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rodcast/id1479224466
    Rod’s Pre Interview video - https://youtu.be/fO-uKsEUCM8

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    42 mins
  • #177 - Karl White - MAN v FAT
    Apr 13 2025

    My guest this week is the lead for MAN v FAT Rugby - Karl White.

    We talked about:

    • .The history of MAN v FAT
    • How MAN v FAT Rugby was born
    • The specific benefits of group sport in the weight-loss journey
    • Some incredible early success stories

    This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

    LINKS
    MAN v FAT Rugby - https://manvfatrugby.com/
    Just Ask A Question - https://jaaq.org/home
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/manvfatrugby
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manvfatrugby/
    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@manvfat
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@manvfat

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    32 mins
  • CLASSIC - I had to sleep sitting up! - Vicky Fleetwood - #4
    Apr 6 2025

    She's an England International, she's a World Cup winner and she's bossing it on Instagram! Vicky Fleetwood is on the pod!

    Vicky and I had a great chat about her amazing achievements, exciting developments in the women's game and developing the next generation at Old Colfeians RFC.

    LINKS
    @vickyfleetwood_ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickyfleetwood_
    Outside Centre Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70ZyHjP7o1tES90Gw5L7Ap

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    49 mins
  • #176 - Karl Cross - Value your Volunteers
    Mar 30 2025

    My guest this week is Chesham RFC’s new Chair - Karl Cross.

    We talked about:

    • Taking on the role of Chair.
    • The challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers.
    • Advances in the Women’s game
    • A look forward to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

    This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

    LINKS
    Chesham Rugby Club - Chesham Rugby Club

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    PODCAST KIT
    Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.

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    47 mins
  • #175 - Week 5 Match Reports - 6 Nations
    Mar 19 2025

    The 6 Nations is over and it was another fantastic tournament. Super Saturday dealt up three very decent games - all going to form! As usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened.

    For France vs Scotland - I spoke with Bruce Aitchison - a frustrated but proud Scotsman.
    For Wales vs England - I spoke with Huw Jones and we discussed England’s record win against Wales.
    But we start with Italy vs Ireland where I spoke with Simon Elkinson who was in a reflective mood following the culmination of another amazing tournament.

    LINKS
    Bruce Aitchison - http://happinessiseggshaped.org/

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    1 hr and 2 mins