Best Scott duPont Podcasts (2025)

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Agentic AI and Neurosymbolic AI: Jacob Andra Interviews Dr. Alexandra Pasi of Lucidity Sciences 42:23

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Send us a text Two major ideas are shaping the next era of artificial intelligence: agentic AI and neurosymbolic AI. Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra and Lucidity Sciences CEO Dr. Alexandra Pasi bring together their complementary perspectives. They unpack the confusion surrounding the term “agentic.” The most common misuses fall into three categories. 1…

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728. Special show filmed “on location @ #BosterCastleStudios. Adam Boster shares how he built a one stop Studio in the heart of MO! 26:39

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Scott duPont interviews Adam Boster about how he built a one stop studio hosting over 15 features so far in the heart of MO to take advantage of @MoFilmOffice incentives up to 42%!

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Flipping the switch on energy: Emily Heitman of Schneider Electric Canada 25:52

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Canada as a country is energy rich, but is it making full use of the energy, especially the electricity, it produces? In this episode, Goldy Hyder sits down with Emily Heitman, Country President of Schneider Electric Canada, to unpack one of Canada’s biggest challenges: energy capacity. “We know we have a shortage of power in the country, yet we're…

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727. John Baumgartner’s journey from small town Ohio to a successful filmmaking career including his just released feature “Beneath the Light”. 30:59

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Filmmaker Baumgartner never waited or got permission to make his next movie. The writer-director-producer shares his passion for filmmaking and reveals how he gets his projects made on all different budget levels.

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Neurosymbolic AI and the Shortcomings of LLMs: Jacob Andra and Stephen Karafiath 35:04

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Send us a text Large language models have captured headlines, but they represent only a fraction of what AI can accomplish. Talbot West co-founders Jacob Andra and Stephen Karafiath explore the fundamental limitations of LLMs and why neurosymbolic AI offers a more robust path forward for enterprise applications. LLMs sometimes display remarkable co…

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726. First time filmmaker Guilford Adams picked up a camera 10 yrs ago and made his passion project American Clown a reality! 18:59

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Instead of making excuses, Gil Adams picked up a camera, self-financed his first film and tells other aspiring filmmakers now: “Just Do It!”

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Data Security in AI: Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra Interviews Scott Peiffer of i4Ops 32:21

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Send us a text Most enterprise AI projects fail because companies hold back their data. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars training models on sanitized datasets, afraid to expose sensitive information. They get generic answers that create no competitive advantage. In this episode, Scott Peiffer from i4Ops cuts through the AI hype to addres…

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725. An obvious, yet neglected thing to do! 11:34

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Canadian company, international impact: Kevin Strain of Sun Life Financial 36:24

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Kevin Strain never planned on a career in insurance. But an early job as an auditor led to his introduction to the insurance industry, culminating in his current position as president and CEO of Sun Life Financial. In this episode of Speaking of Business, Kevin shares how Sun Life grew from a Canadian insurer into a global financial services and as…

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724. Follow up from last episode. Other ideas to bring in quick money 10:42

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A follow up from two film screening events which yielded newinvestors within a week or two.

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AI is Much More Than LLMs: Jacob Andra Interviews Dr. Alexandra Pasi on Cutting-Edge Machine Learning 39:13

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Send us a text Dr. Alexandra Pasi (Lucidity Sciences) joins Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra to explore why conflating AI with large language models creates blind spots in enterprise technology strategy. With 15 years in machine learning, Dr. Pasi brings mathematical rigor to practical AI deployment. Key discussion topics Jacob identifies the linguistic…

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723. The Visualization Exercise that generated $10M 19:57

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Host Scott duPont shares one of his valuable “visualizationexercises” he does before his first outreach calls to potential investors.

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Is Rugby In America Saved? USA Qualify for 2027 Rugby World Cup ft. Scott Lawrence 27:05

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The USA Men’s Eagles have pulled off a historic victory, defeating Samoa 29-13 to secure qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. After the heartbreak of missing out in 2023, this win could be the most important moment in American rugby history. Hosts Will Hooley (former USA Eagle) and Alex Corbisiero break down what this result means for the fu…

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Jason duPont On AI in the Mortgage Industry: An Interview with Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra 40:51

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Send us a text Jason duPont, COO of NEXA Mortgage, reveals how AI transforms mortgage operations from 54-minute loan processing to autonomous underwriting systems. NEXA processes $10 billion annually through 3,300 loan officers and targets $15 billion using agentic AI partnerships. This episode demonstrates practical AI implementation beyond chatbo…

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722. STOP doing all these STUPID things! 5:28

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Doing a bunch of “busy” work or keeping busy with stupid things will not have bring in any money. Only focus on the tasks which will bring in funding.

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Risk, resilience and reward: Richard Abboud, Forum Asset Management 24:08

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Richard Abboud's entrepreneurial journey started early. As a kid, he took a gamble on silver. A win-then-loss that taught him to embrace risk, learn from failure, and invest in ideas that might not make sense at first glance. Those lessons have shaped not only his career but his vision for the country’s future: one where Canada takes bigger swings,…

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721. The 7 “E”s to Finance your movie 14:38

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Host Scott duPont quickly runs through what he calls the seven (7) Essential “E”s to finance your movie.

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Rick Meekins is 6X More Productive With AI + Automation: An Interview With Talbot West CEO Jacob Andra 28:19

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Send us a text Rick Meekins achieves 4-6x productivity gains using ChatGPT and automation tools in precisely the ways Talbot West recommends to enterprise clients: low-risk, high-reward applications that deliver immediate ROI without exposing sensitive data. Rick uploads podcast transcripts to ChatGPT, not proprietary business data. He generates so…

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Bill McCalpin on AI in Mergers and Acquisitions 52:30

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Send us a text Jacob Andra, podcast host and CEO of Talbot West, interviews Bill McCalpin, investment banker and chair of The Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors. Bill McCalpin reveals why companies with identical revenue and profits sell for vastly different prices: one for $2 million, another for $12 million. The difference comes down to …

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720. You’re FIRED! 26:08

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Host Scott duPont shares a true story (and a serious cautionarytale) when fundraising for your indie film.

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Kevin Williams On De-Risking AI Implementations 44:30

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Send us a text Kevin Williams, founder and CEO of Ascend Labs AI, joins Jacob Andra, CEO of Talbot West, to discuss the reality of enterprise AI adoption. Despite the hype, most companies still aren't implementing AI effectively. Kevin breaks down the four pillars that drive real ROI: dev tools, product augmentation, workflow optimization, and stra…

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719. Filmmaker Nicola Rose shares insights how she made her last two features including Magnetosphere now in release! 24:13

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After several short films Indie filmmaker, Nicola Rose was able to get two features financed including “Magnetosphere” now streaming on all these platforms: https://www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/magnetosphere/

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Impact through innovation: Wendy Andrushko, DuPont Canada 36:10

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In the latest episode of Speaking of Business, Wendy Andrushko, President of DuPont Canada, takes host Goldy Hyder on an insider’s tour of the Kingston Technology Centre, a facility that’s quietly shaping the future of electronics, sustainability, and advanced materials. From semiconductor research to green chemistry breakthroughs, the Kingston, On…

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Jacob Andra & Stephen Karafiath Discuss Applied AI 40:25

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Send us a text Jacob Andra sits down with Stephen Karafiath, technical co-founder of Talbot West, for a wide-ranging discussion on practical AI implementation in enterprise. They cut through the hype to address what actually matters: how businesses can achieve concrete efficiency gains through thoughtful AI deployment while avoiding common pitfalls…

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Intro to The Applied AI Podcast 1:45

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Send us a text Welcome to The Applied AI Podcast. We're all about practical results. Hosted by Jacob Andra, the CEO of Talbot West, The Applied AI Podcast focuses on value creation from AI. We also cover the pitfalls and concerns companies need to address when implementing AI. Talbot West is a digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement pa…

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718. Don’t WAIT for your $7M movie or your 10 picture slate! 10:33

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Scott duPont blows up the theory billionaires andmulti-millionaires will only invest in multi-million dollar projects. Like most business people, they like to invest in new ventures slowly and on a smaller scale to “test the waters”. Just make sure you bring them a great project thathopefully will make back an ROI without too much risk.…

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717. Law of Attraction - the most powerful, attractive Emotion for Film Fundraising! 10:59

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This emotion is critical to connecting with potential investors. Watch this short, powerful video (less than 3 minutes) for the most powerful, attractive emotion, which is KEY to #FinanceYOURMovie https://x.com/LeadersJunction/status/1950925668545442057

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716. Important Question for Investors to Ask! 19:08

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Host Scott duPont explains to investors (IF film incentives are utlilized) what they should ask for and how to use incentives in your favor to collect immediate ROI, which at the same times helps filmmakers raise money faster.

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715. You must make Tough Decisions when Financing an Indie. 21:38

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Host Scott duPont raises a few red flags to look out for whenbudgeting. His mantra before fundraising a new project has always been: “The easiest dollar to raise is the dollar you don’t spend.”

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714. Creative Financing solutions that always work. 13:26

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Host Scott duPont shares three (3) creative financing solutions: Split payments, Credit cards and Lines of Credit. How and where to use them so it is a “Win-Win” for you as the filmmaker and for your investors.

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Seizing the moment: Mark Collett, Crosbie Group 32:37

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Mark Collett remembers a time when many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians left the province in search of work, including himself. But today, as the CEO of St.John’s-based Crosbie Group, he sees a different story unfolding. “Certainly for the first 30 years of my life, I think we were probably hanging our head a little bit low,” he tells Goldy Hyder …

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713. Investor’s Money or Creative Genius (the Story). Who needs the other more? 9:50

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Host Scott duPont breaks down the supply & demand of potential investors vs. great scripts or story ideas. Understand and embrace this profound concept and this mindset will help you get your project funded.

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712. After multiple shorts, writer-director Nick Pinelli gets “lucky” break to direct his first feature: “If I Could Ride Again”, just released! 20:21

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Filmmaker Pinelli shares how luck (preparation meetingopportunity) came at the perfect time for him to do his first feature length motion picture.

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New England 'Three' Jacks & MLR Team Of The Season 29:29

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It's the season finale! The 2025 Major League Rugby season comes to an end and the New England Free Jacks are once again crowned MLR champions. After coming back from Rhode Island, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero sit down and reflect on an incredible weekend. From the MLR Fan Festival doing live shows to the Championship game itself. Hear about the k…

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711. Producer John Blair shares the long, musical journey of how this passion project “The Sound of Surf” came together and now finally in release! 17:08

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Musician turned Producer John Blair describes the long journey of getting this dream documentary project finished and released for the public to enjoy.

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710. Getting Potential Investors to make a Decision! 22:01

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Host Scott duPont discusses how potential investors think and shares a few tools & thoughts to get them to actually make a YES or NO decision vs. the long drawn out “Maybe”.

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MLR Conference Finals | The Final Four ft. The Head Coaches 38:40

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The ultimate preview show for Major League Rugby Conference Finals. MLR is down to the final four teams, as Utah Warriors take on Houston Sabercats in the West & reigning champions New England England face Chicago Hounds. Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero talk to the men in charge! Will is joined by Free Jacks head coach Ryan Martin & Chicago he…

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709. HOW this podcast started and WHY I keep doing it? 20:11

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Host Scott duPont shares the tragic story of what led him to start this podcast and why his mission continues to help advise other filmmakers in navigating and fast tracking their funding.

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Leading through uncertainty: Laurent Ferreira, National Bank 26:03

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Laurent Ferreira is blunt when he assesses the state of Canada’s economic trouble. “The status of our economy is red,” he said in a June 9 conversation with Goldy Hyder at the Conférence de Montréal. The president and CEO of National Bank of Canada stressed the urgency for Canada to strengthen its economy in light of geopolitical uncertainty. But h…

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Prem Final & MLR Playoffs Preview Special ft. Cameron Orr 32:14

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It's Playoff time! It's crunch time in the US and across the pond in the UK. In this week's special preview show Will & Corbs dive into the Gallagher Premiership Final between Bath & Leicester Tigers to see who will come out on top. Will Tigers cause an upset against the table toppers Bath? Who will come out on top between Finn Russell vs Handre Po…

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708. Earn respect & confidence of potential investors, so they actually invest! 18:46

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Host Scott duPont reveals the KEY addition he made to his team and in his first business plan 30 years ago that helped him raise over $1M for his first feature length motion picture “The BROS.”

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#95: Local Hero Phil Williams 25:50

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Phil Williams, titan of local journalism, five-time duPont-Columbia Award winner and dubbed “Nashville’s Nosiest Bitch” - by satirist John Oliver - talks about his most recent duPont Award-winning investigation, Hate Comes to Main Street. In the series, Williams squares off with local right-wing politicians and white supremacists to expose how cons…

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AJ MacGinty on Bristol’s Playoff Push & MLR’s Wild West Finish 32:28

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It’s crunch time. The Gallagher Premiership is down to the final four, and Major League Rugby enters the last week of the regular season! 🔥 On this week’s Rugby Rundown, hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero are joined by USA Eagles fly half & Bristol Bears star AJ MacGinty to break it all down: • 🇬🇧 Gallagher Premiership Semifinals: 🐻 AJ gives an in…

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707. After several shorts, filmmaker & DP Terrance McLeod takes a leap of faith to make his first feature “A Season for Love” just released. 14:16

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Cinematographer Terrance McLeod shares how he made the transition from DP to writer-director-producer of his first feature film “A Season for Love”.

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Going For Glory & Playoffs Race 25:35

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The rugby season is heating up with Major League Rugby and the Gallagher Premiership charging toward the playoffs. On this week’s episode of The Rugby Rundown, hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero break down: 🔢 Who's rising in the TRR Power Rankings 🏆 Which teams are best positioned to lock in those playoff spots ❗ And why fans (especially from Ol…

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706. Filmmakers Grant & Tachel share advice & discuss their path to success from their first micro-budgets to recent award-winning hit movies including their latest “Angie’s Cure”. 49:07

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Instead of show business, Corey Grant & Lanett Tachel talk about “Business show” and share inspiring stories of grit, determination, hustle and investing in their own movies first before finding other investors.

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Why Dupont Is Joining LA? + All American Showdown 31:30

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Two exclusives in one! With the big news of Antoine Dupont joining RFCLA's ownership group, we have RFCLA's CEO Pete Sickle on the show to talk it all. Why is Dupont joining? What is his role? What is the future like with Dupont now involved? Will this grow rugby in LA & the US? Plus, this week is a MAJOR college event with the inaugural All Americ…

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705. Filmmaker Kayla Tabish shares some wild producing stories and discusses her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear” now in release. 22:34

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Tabish shares how she started out as an actor who transitioned into producing (including fundraising) and now is able to write, direct and star in he own projects including her latest movie “Conspiracy of Fear”.

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“Humbled by the opportunity”: Roy Gori of Manulife 29:52

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Roy Gori started his first job – a paper route – at age eight. At ten, he was delivering medications to seniors for a local pharmacy. He got a job with Citibank straight out of high school at 17 and has been working full time ever since. So it’s perhaps not surprising that, at age 56, he’s decided to try something new. In early May, he retired as P…

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International Rugby In NYC? Free Jacks On Fire & Tight Tables! 27:28

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From MLR to Premiership, Club Championship to international rugby...it's all on this week's Rugby Rundown. International rugby is on it's way to the US this year with the announcement of the Pacific Nations Cups playoffs in Colorado & Utah. Rumor is in the air that more international rugby is coming to America, with the Nations Cup Final set to be …

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