Carlin Isles is spectacular, 100% Box Office.

Speaking to him a few hours before he flew to Japan for the Olympics was a pleasure, it was short and sharp, but fun and laughter packed.

I loved speaking to him, I hope you enjoy listening.

Happiness is Egg Shaped

as part of the "Celebrating 25 Years of Samurai Rugby" series

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Mike Friday is the Samurai RFC Chairman, Head Coach of the USA 7s squad and ambassador for the game of Rugby 7s.

'Geezer' is a story-teller and it was a huge honour to speak to him before he flew to Japan for the Olympics to talk all things Samurai and 7s.

I loved listening, I hope you do too.

Happiness is Egg Shaped 

#SamuraiFamily

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Samurai Rugby is known all over this Egg Shaped planet.

The man at the heart of this amazing organisation is Terry Sands. Terry had been good to me, and hundreds (maybe thousands?) of players, coaches and rugby folk. The part Samurai has played in the development of people is often overlooked. 

I loved talking to Sandsy, I hope you enjoy listening to the 1st in this Samurai Series. 

Happiness is Egg Shaped

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I first knew of Nick Heath through the magic of social media and loved his positive approach to life. He hosted a quiz to raise funds and awareness for Doddie Weir's Foundation during the first lock down in 2020 and I thought he was brilliant.

I was delighted Nick agreed to be a guest on the pod, especially now he is a Saturday night TV star!

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did.

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When Catherine Spencer wrote her autobiography I was really keen to get a copy. 

I loved her story of giving everything to be the best she could be and the challenges she experienced along the way.

I loved talking to my birthday buddy, I hope you enjoy listening. 

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In 2015, I watched a documentary on TV of a guy I'd never heard of. 

Very few tv shows have had such an impact on me. This guy, David Smith, had faced unbelievable challenges throughout his life, and he had many more to come.

He was my hero. I was inspired. 

I've followed his story since, had contact through messages but never met.

I was delighted David agreed to be a guest on the pod. He is absolutely phenomenal. I love the man.

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did.

Happiness is Egg Shaped

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Jim Telfer is my Everest.

His passion for Rugby and his knowledge of the game is hard to rival. He has achieved so much and means so much to so many.

I asked my mum to ask him if he would be on the pod. She went to visit and was there for ages, she likes to talk... I was delighted that he agreed. I could have been there for days.

Very few ever get the chance to give for Everest, I did.

I hope you enjoy listening. 

Happiness is Egg Shaped

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Tim Visser is a bundle of energy, the craziest Dutchman I know. Try scorer wherever he went and popular with his team mates. No wonder, he's kind, generous with his time and always worth some nonsense.

With Harlequins making the Premiership Final, it seemed like the perfect excuse to have a chat.

I loved talking to him, I hope you enjoy listening.

Happiness is Egg Shaped

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When Sean and I started talking about doing a podcast, the original list of potential guests was topped with this man, a history maker, a role model and a bloody good human. Someone I was desperate to speak to!

I was delighted Ben Ryan agreed to give me some of his precious time. I loved talking to him and I hope you enjoy listening.

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I've known Richie Gray for a long time, I've played with him and been coached by him, listened to him and admired him for a long time.

He is creative, funny, humble and a positive person to be around.

I loved speaking to him and hope you enjoy listening.

Happiness is Egg Shaped

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