{"podcast":{"title":"US Rugby Happy Hour","slug":"us-rugby-happy-hour-5908060","podcast_index_feed_id":5908060,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG3470110308","website_url":"https://americanrugbyrising.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f3eec480-f25e-11ee-9426-af54d548641e/image/d46025ae63b05c34dd2fcd43c7c1f94e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Bill Baker","episode_count":201,"summary":"US Rugby Happy Hour, hosted by the dynamic duo of Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising and John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning, is a captivating blend of insightful rugby discussions, entertaining banter, and a celebration of the sport’s spirit. With their wealth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, Bill and Fitzy create an engaging space for rugby enthusiasts to connect and revel in the game’s glory. Whether delving into the latest matches or sharing anecdotes with special guests, this live show is a must-attend for anyone passionate about rugby, offering a delightful intersection of camaraderie and sports analysis. Guests have included head coaches Gary Gold, Rob Cain and Mike Friday. USA Eagles Joe Taufete’e, Greg Peterson, Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Christian Dyer, and Hall of Famers, Dan Lyle and Todd Clever. Major League Rugby stars Mitch Wilson, Nick Civetta, Connor Mooneyham and former MLR Commissioner, George Killebrew. Those covering the news too, including Brian Ray of Americas Rugby News and Wendy Young of YSC Rugby. Join us live on Facebook and Youtube (show days and times vary), or catch the Podcast replays right here! Follow @AmerRugbyRising on Twitter and @American…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T10:22:16.169424+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-rugby-happy-hour-5908060"},"episode":{"title":"From the Saddle to the Scrum: USA Eagle Olivia Ortiz","slug":"from-the-saddle-to-the-scrum-usa-eagle-olivia-ortiz","published_at":"2026-04-10T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-rugby-happy-hour-5908060/from-the-saddle-to-the-scrum-usa-eagle-olivia-ortiz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-rugby-happy-hour-5908060","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG2610539828.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG2610539828.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, host Bill Baker and co-host John Fitzpatrick sit down with USA Eagle #289 and Sale Sharks scrum-half Olivia Ortiz. As the team prepares for the highly anticipated Pac 4 series on home soil, Olivia shares insights into the squad's preparation under new head coach Jack Hanratty and the \"yes\" philosophy driving their exciting new style of play. The conversation kicks off with a look at the show’s signature introduction song—a track so energetic that Olivia suggests it belongs on a pre-game hype playlist. The discussion dives deep into Olivia’s unconventional path to international rugby, moving from a national-caliber equestrian background in Michigan to discovering the sport during her senior year of high school. She discusses her \"horse girl\" teammates, her journey through Davenport University on a scholarship, and her current professional life in the UK with the Sale Sharks. Whether she is addressing the challenges of being a 4'11\" player in a physical sport or sharing her love for her dogs back home, Olivia’s story is a testament to determination and proving the doubters wrong. —————————————— 🎧 Listen to this and previous episodes of US Rugby Happy Hour on Youtube and your favorite podcast player today! iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ZUs7oV Like, follow, and subscribe and please leave a comment!! Check out americanrugbyrising.com for the latest on your USA Eagles, schedules, news and more, and visit rugbymorning.com for the latest on ALL rugby! Hosts, Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick are available for media opportunities and appearances. Contact information below. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, p…","meta_description":"In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, host Bill Baker and co-host John Fitzpatrick sit down with USA Eagle #289 and Sale Sharks scrum-half Olivia Or…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1840,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/us-rugby-happy-hour-5908060/episodes/from-the-saddle-to-the-scrum-usa-eagle-olivia-ortiz/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-rugby-happy-hour-5908060/from-the-saddle-to-the-scrum-usa-eagle-olivia-ortiz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}