Earful of Dirt - The Major League Rugby Podcast

Great in-depth analysis and info on MLR and USA rugby as a whole. Keep up the good work.

I wanted to like this show. I was hoping to support this show. I was looking forward to listening to this show. But I don’t and I can’t. The show’s format is chaotic and unpredictable. The MLR teams discussed are the hosts favorites. The audio reminds me of 1970s FM radio. Why are there discussions of NFL and MLB? Disappointed to say the least. I do not recommend the show. Will check back during mid-season. Podcasts the I do listen to regularly & recommend include The Rugby Pod, Rugby Wrap Up, Blood and Mud, Off The Ball, The World Rugby Podcast, The 42 Rugby Weekly, and the All Blacks Podcast. Red White & Black Eye is a bit amateurish but still worth a listen. Waiting for Squidge Rugby and Two Cents Rugby to start their own pods (already on YouTube).

As someone involved with rugby for 15 years as a player, serious referee, and now primarily a player again (odd I know) these guys are great for the rugby obsessed like me. Their discussion and analysis applies all across USA rugby, but specializes with in depth analysis of each mlr game. Insightful discussions on player performances and potential impacts to national team, as well as atmospheres developing and the inaugural mlr venues. The podcast follows a fairly open format, so discussions can drag on a bit, good for those who love rugby, but not great for concise radio, some feedback: try to keep to your agenda and more concisely make your points and presentation. I suspect this is a challenge as the show is simply a recorded live YouTube show. Try to bring in more community members or players to provide the inside perspective.

As a Collegiate D1 Rugby player, it is awesome to hear an American rugby pod with people from all over the country giving their insight on Major League Rugby, from rumors, to news, and everything in between. Keep up the great work. - Dylan Faraci