Best Ray Graf Podcasts (2025)

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Comics and Cards 7/16/25 46:01

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Like so many hobbies of old, sports card and comic book collecting saw a major rekindling of interest during the COVID pandemic. Where does the market stand today? Bill Townsend of Electric City Comics and Al Itskov of Al's House of Sports Cards join us once again to answer your questions. Ian Pickus hosts.…

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Travel with Jean Gagnon 7/15/25 46:58

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We welcome back travel professional Jean Gagnon to take your questions.

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Medical Monday 7/14/25: Back and Neck Pain Relief with Dr. Niraj Sharma 48:32

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Joining us today is Dr. Niraj Sharma of Cardinal Spine and Pain Medicine in Wappingers Falls, New York.

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Food Friday 7/11/25: Gluten-free baking with Melanie O'Malley 46:43

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We welcome back Melanie O'Malley of O'Malley's Oven to further explore the wonders of great gluten-free baking.

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Quins to Eagles - Newly Capped, Makeen "Makka" Alikhan 30:58

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Eagle, Makeen Alikhan to talk about making his debut. Did Canada ever come calling? Will Anthem win a game next season? And what will it mean to take the field against his former Quins teammates when USA faces England in DC. All that, and more! Be sure to tune into the 2nd half of the …

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New England Free Jacks Head Coach, Ryan Martin 34:42

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour, New England Free Jacks and Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about the Free Jacks 3-Peat and all the players who made it possible, including Pala Balakana, Brock Webster and how impactful Harrison Boyle was to the team, leaving his attorney job to return to rugby. Be sure t…

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Gardening 7/10/25 49:56

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The weather has been hot and gardens are looking good! The experts are back to tackle your gardening questions.

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Computers and Tech with Tony Yang 7/9/25 48:20

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We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer possible solutions to your computer and tech questions.

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Automotive Repair with Gordon Fricke 7/8/25 49:57

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Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice.

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Medical Monday 7/7/25: Diabetes and Endocrinology with Dr. Tanya Thompson-Badamosi 48:13

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We welcome Dr. Tanya Thompson-Badamos, an endocrinologist with St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care.

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Science Forum 7/3/25 50:33

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The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

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2025 MLR Finals Recap - Bill & Fitzy recaps the ups and downs on the weekend 35:37

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In this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and Fitzy breakdown last weekend's actions in Pawtucket, where the New England Free Jacks defeated the Houston SaberCats to win their record breaking 3rd straight championship. An achievement no other professional team in the US has done in 23 years! Who were the game changers and stars? How did the…

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Copyright Forum 7/2/25 50:03

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Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 7/1/25 49:27

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Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 6/30/25: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine with Dr. Michael Ormont 49:47

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We're joined by Dr. Michael Ormont, Director of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. Ray Graf hosts.

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ARRxTFR Live at MLR Championship Fan Festival 2025 1:01:38

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In this special live podcast, Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising, teams up with Ryan Ye and Matt Ye, of The Fantasy Ruckers, to bring you a live broadcast from the Major League Rugby Championship Fan Festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Bill, Ryan and Matt breakdown the matchup between the defending MLR Champs, New England Free Jacks, and the Hous…

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Food Friday 6/27/25: Wine with John Fischer 48:22

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Food Friday favorite John Fischer joins us to talk about wine. He says wine is wonderful. Believe it or not, your host is not a fan of the stuff and will take some convincing!

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Gardening 6/26/25 50:04

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The gardening experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.By Samantha Simmons

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2025 Championship Weekend! WER & MLR Finals Previews 1:03:33

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy return after a short sabbatical just in time to preview the MLR Championship match with the help of The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye and the WER Legacy Cup with YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young! Who has the upper hand in Rhode Island, New England Free Jacks or Houston SaberCats? Can the New York Exiles up…

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Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin 6/25/25 49:42

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Here to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

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Phil Rosenthal’s Secret Recipe: Good Food and a Laugh 22:54

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Writer, producer and host Phil Rosenthal makes television for the whole family. First, he created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom classic, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now he has taken his vision to food and travel with Somebody Feed Phil. Through his global travels - to places as close to home as Las Vegas, Nevada, and as far away as Sydney, Australia -…

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Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst and Josh Stiller 6/24/25 49:32

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We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Big Game Unit Leader for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Josh Stiller, coordinator of the DEC's migratory and upland game bird program Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 6/23/25: Geriatric Medicine with Dr. Rebecca Stetzer 48:19

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We are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, a geriatrician from The Alzheimer's Center at Albany Medical Center.

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Food Friday 6/20/25: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol 48:54

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Chef Gail Sokol is back. She'll teach us the tricks of that summer favorite - Strawberry Shortcake. Ray Graf hosts.

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Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 6/18/25 49:19

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Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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Weather with Reid Kisselback 6/17/25 49:27

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Summer arrives on Saturday! We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.

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Tunde Adebimpe Channels His DIY Roots Into Raw Solo Debut 37:28

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TV on the Radio co-founder Tunde Adebimpe is a force of positivity. In the face of unimaginable loss, Adebimpe has channeled his grief into Thee Black Boltz, an upbeat, high-energy solo debut. You might know Tunde Adebimpe from TV on the Radio, the band whose era-defining hits like “Wolf Like Me” helped shape the 2000s New York indie scene. Or you’…

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George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy” 25:43

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For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stage. This time, he’s directing the Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” widely considered the best of the Golden Age musicals. Alongside the show’s lead actor A…

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

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You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

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Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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From Baby Blacks to USA Eagle, Hooker Shilo Klein 34:15

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview USA Eagle and San Diego Legion Hooker, Shilo Klein. We discuss Shilos climb in New Zealand rugby, staring with the Baby Blacks in their U20 Champions runs, then moving his way through provincial and Super Rugby, on his way to Major League Rugby and USA Eagles.…

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A Crossover Success, USA Eagle, Pono Davis 39:50

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview Houston SaberCats and USA Eagle Prop Pono Davis. Pono is that rare crossover athlete success story, going from college football to pro football, to test rugby in a mere 5 years. Pono talks about making the move to rugby, trying out for American Raptors and eventuall…

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The Year Ahead with USA Rugby Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence 59:34

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, New England Free Jacks Director of Communications and Entertainment, and MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant, welcome USA Rugby Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence. Scott, Fitzy and Wheels dive into the recently announced rugby calendar for both the men’s and…

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From Leicester to Boston, Foundational Banshee, Emily Henrich 34:12

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young, welcome USA Eagle and Boston Banshee Foundational Member, Emily Henrich. Emily, deep into Banshee trainings, talks about her time in the PWR with Leicester Tigers and now a member of the inaugural WER Boston Banshee’s team, her teammates an…

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WER President and Co-Founder, Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf 39:29

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young, welcome WER President and co-founder, Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf as part of an hour long show including Boston Banshee and USA Eagle, Emily Henrich. In this half of the show, Fitzy and Wendy talk to Jessica about the inaugural season ki…

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“Quest For The Shield” Producers, Deirdre & Justin LePera 23:44

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy sits down with the producers of the Amazon Prime rugby documentary, “Quest For The Shield” Producers, Deidre and Justin LePera. Deirdre and Justin share how the doc was made, getting great access to the players and getting them to open up to the camera about the team’s struggles, successes, and the fa…

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Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance 32:11

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Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students. In this episode, Alicia Gra…

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2025 Trialed Laws - MLR Director of Match Officials, David Wilkinson 50:31

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome Major League Rugby Director of Match Officials, David Wilkinson on to talk about what is making the entire rugby world abuzz, new 2025 MLR Trialed Laws. Are they turning union into league? Will scrums suffer? Why these implementations and why in Major League Rugby? Also, who sets thes…

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A Junior, Who Wants to be a Senior… Eagle, Anthem Rugby’s Junior Gafa 48:47

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In US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, 2024 Major League Rugby Rookie of the Year, Junior Gafa joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about signing full time with Anthem Rugby Club, his new teammates, the influence Coach Al (Alama Leremia) has on his life and career, 2025 hopes for the team’s success, and his future Eagles goals, hoping to cap for USA sooner than late…

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USRHHL INTRO JUNGLE: Major League Rugby 2025 Season Preview Show 1:53

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BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 5, we introduce The Rugby Rants’ Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt, North American Rugby Database curator, James Deeley, and The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye in a powerful way… it will make you want to punch someone in the face! . LYRICS: And now, The M-L-R two thousand twenty-fi…

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2025 MLR Season Preview Show with Rob Hammerschmidt, James Deeley and Ryan Ye 1:41:08

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In US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE’s annual Major League Rugby Season Preview Show, Bill and Fitzy welcome The Rugby Rants’ Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt, North American Rugby Database curator, James Deeley, and The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye to break down each MLR team leading into the season. Who’s the cream of the crop, and who’s not? And, which teams a…

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USRHHL INTRO JUNGLE: World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young 1:42

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BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 5, World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young is introduced in a very dramatic, broadway-esque, cartoon superhero way. Oddly enough, another guest who has never been introduced with a jungle. We are so futuristic! HA! . LYRICS: Let's welcome back to the show, Former …

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RWC31 & 33 Preparations Update, World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young 58:43

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Bill and Fitzy kick off what hopefully will be an annual show about the preparations of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, hosting by USA Rugby by welcome World Rugby GM or US Operations, RWC31, Ross Young. We dive deep into the current status of their preparations, site surveys, what are they looking for in locations, any conflicts with NFL and C…

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Sione Fukofuka, a newbie to being introduced via a jingle! 3:55

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Sione Fukofuka, a newbie to being introduced via a jingle! BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 4, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka is introduced with this gem… also, Sione has never been introduced this way! A good thing? Maybe… Listen to our interview with Sione and Wendy Young on the latest up and co…

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Wendy Young Intro Jingle - A toast to women’s rugby 4:15

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BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 3, guest Wendy Young… YSC Rugby’s leader is introduced with this instant Top 40 hit! LYRICS: Hey, hey, it’s time Let's bring on the leader in women’s rugby coverage Your Scrum half Connection, The mastermind behind We’re assuming she once played scrum half Or has a thing f…

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2025 and beyond, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka 36:23

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Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, back to the show, nearly a year since his first appearance on any podcast in America. How did 2024 go, did the team reach their goals? What does 2025, a huge year, look like for the team? Pacific Four, RWC Warm-ups, and what they all play for, the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Be sur…

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Up and Coming Women’s Eagles - YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young 34:02

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young joins Bill and Fitzy to discuss the future of the USA Women’s Eagles and the current stars. The future looks bright as Wendy brings us down the road of some of the newest players to look out for, and how the game has grown in the US of late. The USRHHL Jingle writing team whipp…

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Will Hooley Intro Jingle - England Goes Country 2:55

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BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Will Hooley… Will is now full America, dropping the country hits on his regular playlist. Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: Hey Bill and Fitzy, let me take it from here.... And now, we intro…

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Bryan Ray Intro Jingle - Canada meets Billy Ray Cyrus 2:09

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BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Bryan Ray, Americas Rugby News, is introduced with a touch of Canada and a sober Billy Ray Cyrus… Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: America Rugby News Canadian rugby fan Tonight we have the …

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Up and Coming Eagles - Bryan Ray & Will Hooley 1:16:36

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Bill and Fitzy welcome Bryan Ray from Americas Rugby News, and Co-host of The Rugby Rundown and former rugby international, USA Eagle 517, Will Hooley to talk about the future of the Men’s Eagles. Who should we keep an eye on, who’s exciting and do we think will be the most impactful Eagles down the road. Will, Bryan, Bill and Fitzy dive into how t…