{"podcast":{"title":"The Lekker Rugby Pod!","slug":"the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","podcast_index_feed_id":6941520,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41361869/41361869-1779714647965-8b9ca5ef2d4b7.jpg","author":"Harry Jones and MW Welman","episode_count":211,"summary":"The ever-curious MW Welman and globetrotting rugby poet Harry Jones explore the people, ideas and moments shaping South African rugby and the world game. From in-depth discussions about the Springboks to detailed match analysis, this podcast offers expert previews and reviews of both local and international matches. We also explore the wider world of rugby, covering everything from player stories to the latest news and trends. Whether you're a seasoned rugby enthusiast or just discovering the sport, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and enjoy engaging conversations that celebrate th","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 165: Why Lions Fans Never Leave (Even When It Hurts)","slug":"episode-165-why-lions-fans-never-leave-even-when-it-hurts","published_at":"2026-04-15T16:06:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-165-why-lions-fans-never-leave-even-when-it-hurts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8/episodes/Episode-165-Why-Lions-Fans-Never-Leave-Even-When-It-Hurts-e3hv1sd","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/play/118506829/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-15%2F422135655-44100-2-4d4a0a05f759f.mp3","summary":"The Lions aren’t just a team. They’re an experience. And if you support them, you know exactly what that means.In this episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at what it really means to be a Lions fan. The ups, the frustrations, the false dawns, and why, somehow, people keep coming back for more.We see the Lions through the eyes of Riaan Louw, whose perspective gives real insight into the mindset of a supporter who has lived it all. This is not just analysis. It’s about identity, loyalty, and what keeps fans invested when logic says otherwise.Riaan will be a more regular voice on the pod going forward, and this is a proper introduction to how he sees the game and the Lions.This is not a rant, and it is not a pile-on. It is an honest, slightly mischievous conversation about the psyche of Lions supporters.If you’re a Lions fan, you’ll recognise it. If you’re not, you might finally understand it.","meta_description":"The Lions aren’t just a team. They’re an experience. And if you support them, you know exactly what that means.In this episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod, we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2419,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episodes/episode-165-why-lions-fans-never-leave-even-when-it-hurts/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-165-why-lions-fans-never-leave-even-when-it-hurts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}