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Chasing Kangaroos

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What is up Kangaroos Chasers? Welcome to the podcast network for international rugby league fans. Home of the original Chasing Kangaroos Podcast hosted by Michael Carbone and the Rugby League in America Podcast hosted by Dustin Zerrer. Plus regular guest hosts Nate Gladdin, “The Biggest Tiger”, Mike Wood and Mary K, and a hosts of guests from around the rugby league world. #GrowRugbyLeague NRL / Super League

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Episodes

CK161 | Did the World Cup make money?

The historic Tongan tour has been announced, but have we got it right? How can we make the mid season test between England and France more meaningful? And did the World Cup make money? Carbs is back for your taste of international rugby league for the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 17

RLinA 216 | The one Dustin Flies Solo

In this episode of Rugby League in America, host Dustin Zerrer is flying solo as he brings you the latest news and updates from the world of rugby league in the Americas. We left him unsupervised... but should we have? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 202343 minSeason 5Ep. 16

CK160 | What is Franchise RL? - Ask Carbs

Is the CBA agreement really the reason we don't have an IRL schedule? How do we level up France? Thoughts on the IMG English RL reimagination? What is Franchise RL? What are the top 3 priorities for NRL and SL? So much more... This is the most epic "Ask Carbs" ever! Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 23, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 15

RLA 215 | How to make it an America

What happens when four gentlemen, who are passionate about growing rugby league in America, get together to discuss best practices? You are about to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 14

RLA | News of the Week - April 7, 23

What's making Rugby League news in the Americas this week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 20239 minSeason 5Ep. 13

CK159 | End of Season Internationals

What International Rugby League fixtures are coming up at the end of this season? Here's everything we know so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202315 minSeason 5Ep. 12

RLA | News of the Week - April 2, 23

Dustin is in your one stop pod for News from around the Americas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 20236 minSeason 5Ep. 11

CK158 | Greece after the World Cup.

Since our last chat with George Stillianos, the President of the Greek Rugby League Federation, the Greek rugby league scene has undergone a remarkable transformation, with new developments and exciting prospects on the horizon. For starters, secret mid night matches in Athens are no more now that rugby league is officially recognized as an official sport by the Greek government. Having completed their debut Rugby League World Cup, the challenge now facing Greece is how to maintain the sport's n...

Mar 26, 202334 minSeason 5Ep. 10

RLA215 | After the Wolfpack (Intimate Sessions)

After the Toronto Wolfpack, rugby league lives on in Ontario, Canada... and the future looks bright. Dustin sits down for a three-way intimate session with Sara Canini from the Ontario Ospreys and Andrew Giguere from Toronto City Saints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202350 minSeason 5Ep. 9

CK156 | A pulse on NZ Rugby League (Niche Cache)

This episode was inspired by a question from Twitter. @jnidol asked, "Is the game growing or declining in NZ? What needs to be done to compete with Union for player talent?" For a comprehensive pulse check on Rugby League in New Zealand, I needed a sports mad journalist on the ground. Enter Scott from The Niche Cache, a sports blog based out of South Auckland covering NZ sport outside of the mainstream. Let me tell you, we go deep! We talked NZ pathways, popularity of the warriors, location for ...

Mar 05, 202357 minSeason 5Ep. 7

RLA214 | Intimate Sessions - Rugby League United

An intimate conversation with Chris Martin of the Brooklyn Kings and Rugby League United - The newest American RL organization featuring Brooklyn, Boston, DC and Delaware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202350 minSeason 5Ep. 6

CK155 | A World Club Challenge Blueprint

Saints are the world champions, and rugby league has a chance to build on that World Club Challenge (WCC) momentum. In this episode, Carbs discusses pros and cons of the current WCC model, the old Super League 97 model, moving the game the end of year, taking the match on tour, a mini tournament style WCC, and even SL champs joining the NRL season. What is the best way forward for the WCC? Listen in and be sure to give us your feedback on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. --- Chasing Kangaroos is...

Feb 19, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 5

RLA213 | Intimate Sessions - Pacific Coast Rugby League

An intimate conversation with PCRL founders Ady Cooney and Ben Calverley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 4

#154 | How to build the NRL brand in the USA

How can the NRL grow it’s brand in the USA? It will take a long term effort and investment in three things; Product, visibility and opportunity. Listen in as I unpack this topic and give the NRL some tips on how to seriously grow the brand in the states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 3

RLA 212 | It's the Kickoff to 2023!

The Rugby League in America team is back and ready to jump into all the latest rugby league news for the Western Hemisphere. Although we have lost a trusted voice on the podcast (hopefully he will return in the future) we welcome Lance Cavanaugh from Great American Rugby to the mic as our new co-host. This season is sure to be a cracker and we jump right back into the excitement and, of course, the controversy that is rugby league. After a quick round-up of the headlines from the rest of the Ame...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 2

#153 | Rugby League needs a pro French competition

Carbs kicks off season 5 of the podcast with a French Rugby League ep inspired by Gavin Willacy’s recent article in the Guardian. https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/no-helmets-required/2023/jan/05/rugby-league-fans-world-france-top-elite-1-nrl-super-league See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202332 minSeason 5Ep. 1

#152 | Chasing for the last time

The Rugby League World Cup is over, and so is this season of Chasing Kangaroos. Carbs is back, for the last time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 71

RLA 211 | More USA Rugby League Drama than your daytime Soap Opera.

In a time when Dustin and Jim wanted to talk extensively about the great Rugby League World Cup for the USA Wheelchair and both Canada and Brazil women's teams, discuss the USA v. CAN match in Tampa, and talk South American Championship, they, unfortunately, must cover the biggest news in US Rugby League. As ridiculous as it may sound, YES, there is even MORE infighting in the States. In Part 1 of what could be a 3-part series Dustin, Jim, and Lance Cavanaugh from Great American Rugby break down...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 70

WCC 014 | Grand Finals and Golden Boots

Mike and Carbs are back in different timezones to review Rugby League World Cup semi finals, preview grand finals and talk golden boot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202252 minSeason 4Ep. 69

WCC 013 | And then there were four

Four Men's teams remain at the Rugby League World Cup, and the Women's and Wheelchair have a round to go. Mike and Carbs are back to discuss it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 68

WCC 012 | The World Cupathon is on!

At last we have three, count 'em, three World Cups on at once with Wheelchair and Women beginning as the Men reach the quarter final stage. Mike is joined by Mary Konstantopoulos to talk through it all. Read both Mike and Mary's coverage in The Roar and at @theroarsports on all the socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 04, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 67

#151 | World Cup Sideline Story

Carbs recently featured on The Sideline Story. The boys chat Rugby League World Cup, the story of Chasing Kangaroos and some ask Carbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 66

WCC 011 | World Cup Round 2

Mike and Carbs are back with the most comprehensive review of round 2 of the Rugby League World Cup, and previews for round 3. We are brought to you by The Roar Rugby League. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 20221 hrSeason 4Ep. 65

WCC 010 | World Cup opening round

Mike and Carbs go through the micro of each World Cup match to date, and the macro of what it means for each nation. We are brought to you by The Roar Rugby League. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 64

WCC 009 | Australia FT Fifth and Last

The Kangaroos World Cup squad have been named and Mike and Carbs join forces with Lewis and Brock Shepperd from the Fifth and Last podcast. This pod is brought to you by https://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-league/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 09, 202253 minSeason 4Ep. 63

RLA 209 | World Cup on FITE

Dustin and Jimmy have 5 free FITE.TV Rugby League World Cup subscriptions to give away. The boys talk World Cup, finals in USARL South, Jamaica and Brazil, as well as championships 9s and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 62

WCC 008 | Fiji, Italy, PNG, Lebanon, Cook Islands

A jam packed episode as Mike and Carbs talk Fiji, Italy, PNG, Lebanon and Cook Islands squads and chances at the World Cup! Featuring Penrith Panthers and Fijian young gun, Sunia Turuva and Italian coach Leo Epifania. Thanks to our show partner NRL 2022 News, Fixtures, Results & Live Scores | The Roar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 05, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 61

CJ S2E8 | NRLW 2022

Big T looks back at the NRLW season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202211 minSeason 4Ep. 60

WCC 007 | Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Jamaica

It’s a Celtic and Jamaican special featuring all English/Irish hosts as Mike is joined by Love Rugby League’s Drew Darbyshire. Featuring interviews with Ireland coach Ged Corcoran and almost Scottish international and South Sydney Rabbitoh, Campbell Graham. Brought to you by Roar Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 02, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 59

CJ S2E7 | NRLW 2022 - Grand Final

It's Grand Final week in the NRLW, and Big T is back with a very excited Mary K! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 58
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