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Alex Magleby is a Full Contact CEO. As former team captain of US National Rugby Team, Head Coach, General Manager, and now the Founder & CEO of the New England Free Jacks, he has seen it all. Through interviews with high profile athletes, CEOs, coaches, investors, and executives, he pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment as he builds his startup - a professional sports team, The New England Free Jacks. Tune in every week to listen in on his raw, authentic conversations with the who's who of the sports, media, and entertainment world.

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Ruby Tui - Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist, World Cup Champion, Author, Insperator

2023/03/08

"Just trying to do some good in the world, straight up!" Words Ruby Tui lives by. The person the world has seen in post-match interviews and press tours is the same person you get in this episode. Ruby is refreshingly down to earth, genuinely curious about others, and she always has a great story up her sleeve.

Gift Egbelu - Gift-Time Rugby and founder of the HBCU Rugby Classic

2023/02/28

Joining us today is a man who probably holds the record for appearances on rugby shows here in the US. He’s the Founder and Editor in Chief of Gift-Time Rugby Network, he also runs his own company Gift-Time Media & Productions, and of course, he is the founder of the HBCU Rugby Classic and Musical Festival which returns this March 31 thru April 2 in Washington DC. Our Guest is Gift Egbelu

Max Woodward - Hong Kong Sevens Captain

2023/02/16

The South Stands of Hong Kong Stadium has not been full since the spring of 2019. This is what is known as an absolute travesty. Highly regarded as the grandaddy of rugby tournaments, Hong Kong hosts one of the best shows on earth. Max Woodward who is the current Captain of the HK 7s team recounts his years playing in the tournament, what it's like after Covid, and how Hong Kong's identity is changing due to the Chinese government's pressure on the multicultural city.

Shane Byrne - Irish Rugby Legend

2023/02/09

Shane Byrne is iconic. He gets a haircut from the same place he used to go to as a kid and he asks for one thing, "shape up that mullet." Shane represented both Ireland and the British and Irish Lions and after rugby, he's continued to work for his family business, play some golf on corporate tours, and he's even starred in a film. The man is constantly looking for the next adventure and you'll currently find him doing the Tango on Dancing With Stars Ireland.

Zack Frongillo - Director of Entertainment The Savannah Bananas

2023/01/26

Zack Frongillo has been a baseball fan all his life, a Red Sox Fan as a matter of fact. So when he received a video message from the Savannah Banana's owner Jesse Cole asking to join the team as the Director of Entertainment, he jumped at the opportunity to bring his talents down to Georgia. Tune in as we learn what it takes to run a Banana Ball game and take a backstage tour of that 9 inning circus.

Julie Uhrman - Co-Founder & President of Angel City FC

2023/01/19

Julie has done it all! She started a video game company, was an exec at Playboy, and now she's a Co-Founder & President of the most high-profile NWSL team in the league - Angel City FC. The investor group consists of Natalie Portman, Jennifer Garner, Serena Williams, a handful of World Cup-winning soccer stars, and many more. Julie shares how the team is dominating on and off the pitch and how equality takes center stage.

Marco Masotti - Owner of The Sharks and Wall Street Power Broker

2023/01/12

Marco Masotti is not afraid to be outspoken on Twitter. He brokers huge sports acquisition deals like the recent takeover of Chelsea FC and the complete re-imagination of the Milwaukee Bucks. But through it all, rugby has been a constant in his life. Now as an owner of the one and only Sharks, as well as as a stakeholder in Saracens, Marco is helping change the game and his influence is rubbing off in the MLR.

George Killebrew 3.0 (SEASON 4)

2023/01/06

We're just around the corner from the start of a new MLR season and that means a new season of Full Contact CEO. The MLR Commissioner George Killebrew calls in from HQ to look ahead at what is going to be an electric 6th Major League Rugby season! George shares some encouraging updates about the league and even gives us a few hints on what's to come. Oh and by the way! We just announced the lineup for the Inbetween Days Music Festival this August 19-20. Check it out at Inbetweendaysfestival.com

Jamo Willis - Restaurateur and Partner of The Palm Springs Surf Club

2022/06/03

Jamo is an entrepreneur, a surfer, a former schoolboy rugby player, and most of all he's a good bloke. He's run restaurants and nightclubs for years and he's now onto two new ventures in Southern California including the much anticipated Palm Springs Surf Club. It's a man-made wave pool that's going to turn the desert into a surfing destination.

Ashley Dean - VP of Development & Programs at Science of Sport

2022/05/27

Ashley dominated the volleyball court at Dartmouth. She coached the sport at one of its highest levels at Northeastern. It wasn't long before she found herself working the Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy helping develop the nation's top young athletes. Now she finds herself an as integral part of Science of Sport. A nonprofit that brings math and science to life using sports examples for all learners. Mags learns how he can best develop the Free Jacks Academy as well spread rugby even further into the New England school and club communities.

The Pig Athletic Club - Sione Helu & Johnny Brown

2022/05/19

We welcome along Johnny and Sione so we could really understand the wild and whacky Pig Athletic Club. They've grown a cult rugby following through their social media pages (go follow their IG), their outrageous tours, and of course their outlandish rugby kits and merch. They're elevating rugby union with their use of social media and there is no sign of stopping. WARNING - THERE IS A LOT OF LAUGHTER IN THIS EPISODE!

Ross Young - USA Rugby CEO Rugby World Cup Announcement

2022/05/12

In between interviews with The Time and ESPN, USA Rugby CEO Ross Young jumps on the pod to share the news that the United States has been awarded the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup! There's a lot of work to be done ahead of these global tournaments and it starts immediately. Tune in to hear what Ross and Mags envision in the run-up to what will be the greatest sports tournaments on earth!

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Azizsay 2020/08/26

Leadership stories

Great for sports fans or leaders in any industry!

★★★★★

trailrugger 2020/08/15

Top quality listen

Love hearing mags chat with some incredible guests! Learning from everyone and taking that back to the growing MlR team. Go Free Jacks!

★★★★★

lesttheoldtraditionsfail03 2020/08/14

Brilliant!!

Great listen. Enjoy the interview style and Mags’ transparency about the challenges of starting a new franchise and league and the importance of teach...

★★★★★

Rider781 2020/08/14

Impressed

What a unique look in to the reality of starting a professional organization from the ground up

★★★★★

Kamakiller95 2020/07/30

Great content

Really cool to have the CEO of the Free Jacks put this out. Lots of great insights, stories, and conversations.

★★★★★

NickCD2011 2020/07/29

Awesome podcast

Great listen! Interesting behind the scenes look on the challenges and what it takes to start a successful business. Great job, Mags!

★★★★★

Pulling up a chair 2020/07/29

Great pod

A really fun and insightful conversation. Can’t wait for the next episode!

★★★★★

Gogs48 2020/07/25

Great New Series

Fast paced, insightful...loved it.

★★★★★

Shiloh_Andersen 2020/07/25

Compelling window into the world of start-up sports

Great conversation. Can’t wait to hear more!

★★★★★

BRFCLarry 2020/07/23

Insightful and interesting

Mags gives a unique view of what it takes to start a professional sports team. He’s created a great platform with a rare amount of transparency. The c...

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