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Chasing Kangaroos

352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

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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Chasing Kangaroos | South Island Kea - Without David Moffett

March 25, 2024 07:49 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MB

We were unfortunately ghosted by our special guest on this Facebook live chat. Instead, I had an awesome time discussing my thoughts on the South Island Kea bid with you and answered a bunch of Live questions from the audience about NRL expansion and international rugby league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 231 | NRL Combine and Chance for an NRL/NRLW Contract

March 21, 2024 21:16 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Dustin Zerrer sits down with two of the NRL Combine athletes who were selected to go to Australia to train in the hopes of obtaining a contract to play rugby league professionally. The guests are former football player at Saginaw Valley State, Mikey Woolridge, and USA Women's National team representative MarCaya Bailous. Tune in and find out what the NRL was Like and the goals of both athletes. Shop USA HAWKS Rugby League Gear www.rugbyleagueinamerica.net/shop Follow us on Socials Tw...

Chasing Kangaroos | IRL Full Memberships Downgraded for Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Scotland

March 18, 2024 11:25 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MB

The facts. What it means, What happens next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Rugby League Worlds Collide

March 14, 2024 21:24 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

The heavens have opened, volcanoes are erupting around the world, people are in pandemonium, and cats and dogs are living together. It must be the apocalypse as something has happened that has NEVER happened before (well at least that has been recorded and published). What is it? Tune in and find out what happens when Rugby League WORLDS COLLIDE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chasing Kangaroos | What if the NRL bought Super League?

March 11, 2024 10:13 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MB

Could the NRL buy Super League? Carbs is back to talk pros and cons of this happening, and answers your questions live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chasing Kangaroos | What Happens in NRL Vegas

March 05, 2024 09:53 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Welcome back Kangaroo Chasers! It's been a minute, but the podcast for international rugby league fans is back. I just had to jump back into your ears to talk about NRL opening round in Las Vegas. Let's discuss the success, the things rugby league can do better for Vegas 2025, and the impact this event has had on rugby league in America. Thanks for listening. Tell your friends Chasing Kangaroos is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 230 | Counting down the Days to Vegas with a Roo and a Rabbit

February 21, 2024 04:56 - 1 hour - 100 MB

We are 1 week away from Las Vegas and the NRL kickoff. We sit down this week with people who are equally excited but involved in rugby league in two completely different ways. This we welcome to show Brook Tennant from Rugby League Roos, and Isaiah Tass from the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Sit back, relax, maybe crack a cold beverage of choice, and enjoy the latest episode of Rugby League in America, with your host Dustin Zerrer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 229 | With Bernie Gurr

February 11, 2024 19:58 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Dustin site down with former CEO of the Parramatta Eels (his favorite team) Bernie Gurr to discuss the NRL's strategic thinking behind the Vegas event and how the USARL should be working with the NRL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 228 | Kicking off 2024 with BIG news and BIG names

January 27, 2024 06:18 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Dustin gives a quick update on some major events happening at the start of 2024, including something personal as it pertains to rugby league. Then he sits down for an interview with a legend in the world of American rugby league, a pioneer for the game in the US, former NRL and USA Tomahawk player, David Nui. Dustin and David discuss how important the NRL coming to Vegas will be for growth. It's going to be a great year for rugby league in America and what better way to kick off 2024 than tu...

RLinA 227 | A big Saturday and an NRL Update

December 02, 2023 10:07 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

It’s a massive weekend I for rugby league in the Americas, as the final international matches are played in 2023 and a youth competition kicks off for the first time. We give you an update on all the goings on for the day. Then, there’s been a lot of discussion about the NRL Vegas, but what is really going on on. Dustin is here to give it to you straight from the American perspective. All on the only rugby league news source in the Americas, based in the Americas. You guessed it…Rugby League...

RLinA 226 | Rugby League in America LIVE! (Part 2)

October 21, 2023 04:17 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

PART 2 OF 2 A special Rugby League in America LIVE two-part episode (well because we talked a lot and had impromptu guests) covering a wide range of all the hot topics. Join the lads as they do what they do best... drink...and know things (about rugby league).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 225 | Intimate Sessions with Boston 13s Coach Peter Lupton

September 01, 2023 03:18 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Ohhh yea, it’s time to get down, dirty  and intimate…real intimate with a man who not one but two national teams wanted a piece of, former Wales and USA international…Peter Lupton. Join us, as we get all the vivacious details on the Boston 13s and some HOT🔥 news about an international match in Nov. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 224 | NRL in America

August 27, 2023 10:08 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

FIVE Big News Stories from the past few weeks from NRL to Toronto Wolfpack to The Grand Finals in the US, we are covering it all...Finally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 223 | HOLY $#*T that WC Announcement

August 06, 2023 23:10 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Dustin is back for finals news across the USA, but what about that WC announcement?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 222 | Intimate Sessions with Dead Pelicans

July 23, 2023 07:45 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Turn down the lights, light a few candles, grab a stiff drink, sit back and let us whisper sweet rugby league talk in your ears. Dustin sits in a dark room with low light for a scintillating episode with Robert Beasley of the Dead Pelicans. We uncover all the juicy details about the team from Santa Rosa, CA. Prepare for the rugby league series that gets everyone all hot and bothered. It’s time again for Intimate Sessions on Rugby League in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

RLinA 221 | IG Live with Avry Lewis-McDougall

July 19, 2023 00:51 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Dustin talking all things rugby league in America with Avry Lewis-McDougall in a recent IG live, including RLBC, Pacific Coast RL, Utah RL, RLUSA, RL United and Toronto Wolfpack.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 220 | News and Qs

July 02, 2023 02:54 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Dustin is back this week with the latest news from around the Americas before channeling his "inner Carbs" to answer listener questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 219 | Utah Rugby League Coming in HOT!

June 18, 2023 08:59 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Join the man with a mic himself, Dustin Zerrer, and the smoothest man in rugby league Lance Cavanaugh, as they welcome the men behind the new Utah Rugby League Association. The Utah guys are doing great things and we are excited to sit down and learn all about both the men and the only Youth rugby league organization in the county. Did they also give away a secret of potential things to come?? Tune in and find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See ...

RLinA 218 | Going Live and Dropping Info

June 04, 2023 06:16 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Another fortnight, another jam packed episode for fans of growing rugby league in the Americas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLA | News of the Week 5

May 20, 2023 11:29 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

After 2 weeks of being off it’s time once again for Rugby League in America’s News of the Week! A #rugbyleagus news roundup from around the Americas for May 19th,2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CK 162 | France 25 Cancelled - Therapy Session

May 17, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

France will not host the 2025 World Cup... Dr Carbs is in the house for a community therapy session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLinA 217 | Nick Newlin - Atlanta Rhinos (Intimate Sessions)

May 14, 2023 07:10 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

In one of the most revealing intimate sessions yet Nick Newlin, owner of the Atlanta Rhinos sits down with Dustin Zerrer for a frank conversation about leaving the USARL, the rise and fall of the NARL, why they rejoined the USARL, and a whole lot more... includes breaking news about a former NARL team. You won't get this in-depth anywhere else but here on Rugby League in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

CK161 | Did the World Cup make money?

May 06, 2023 23:47 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

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.

RLinA 216 | The one Dustin Flies Solo

May 02, 2023 01:32 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

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.

CK160 | What is Franchise RL? - Ask Carbs

April 23, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

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.

160 | What is Franchise RL? - Ask Carbs

April 23, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

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.

RLA 215 | How to make it an America

April 15, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

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.

RLA | News of the Week - April 7, 23

April 12, 2023 01:13 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MB

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.

CK159 | End of Season Internationals

April 10, 2023 06:54 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

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.

RLA | News of the Week - April 2, 23

April 02, 2023 07:39 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MB

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.

CK158 | Greece after the World Cup.

March 26, 2023 05:41 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

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 spo...

RLA215 | After the Wolfpack (Intimate Sessions)

March 19, 2023 09:42 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

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.

CK157 | Introducing the Geelong Sharks

March 12, 2023 00:03 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Could Geelong be a plausible expansion option for the NRL one day? Michael Bakkar, founder of the Geelong Sharks thinks so!  On this episode Carbs sits down with Bakkar to introduce the newest club in the NRLVIC. They discuss the inaugural season for the club, the history of rugby league in Geelong, grass roots footy in VIC, the Melbourne Storm's role in junior development and so much more.  Follow the Geelong Sharks on twitter or join the facebook group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

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

March 05, 2023 09:52 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

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, locat...

RLA214 | Intimate Sessions - Rugby League United

February 26, 2023 02:33 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

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.

CK155 | A World Club Challenge Blueprint

February 19, 2023 03:54 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

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 K...

RLA213 | Intimate Sessions - Pacific Coast Rugby League

February 12, 2023 07:48 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

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.

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

February 05, 2023 07:49 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

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.

RLA 212 | It's the Kickoff to 2023!

February 01, 2023 13:34 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

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 ...

#153 | Rugby League needs a pro French competition

January 29, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

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.

#153 | Rugby League needs a pro French competition

January 29, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

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

#152 | Chasing for the last time

December 10, 2022 03:10 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

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.

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

November 30, 2022 08:50 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

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 ...

WCC 014 | Grand Finals and Golden Boots

November 15, 2022 10:50 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

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.

WCC 013 | And then there were four

November 08, 2022 11:09 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

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.

WCC 012 | The World Cupathon is on!

November 04, 2022 11:02 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

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.

#151 | World Cup Sideline Story

November 02, 2022 08:43 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

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.

WCC 011 | World Cup Round 2

October 27, 2022 11:21 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

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!

WCC 011 | World Cup Round 2

October 27, 2022 11:21 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

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.

WCC 010 | World Cup opening round

October 19, 2022 10:37 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

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.

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