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I've known Cammy for a few years and watched his progress from afar. He smiles and laughs and has time for everyone.  He was playing part-time and working for a removal company, helping me to move house! It was great to chat to him. I loved watching him at Edinburgh, and was sad to see him go to Newcastle. But, I was delighted that he would get to play more and challenge himself in a new environment.  I loved having him as a podcast guest, we talked Rugby and life and the time disappeared! I hope you enjoy listening.  Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME SPECIAL  Late last year, I spoke to Ian Barr & Rob Boyns, the Captains of the Dodd1e'5 Gr4nd S7am Team. They had the mad idea of cycling from Murrayfield to Rome for the Scotland v Italy 6N match. If that wasn't daft enough, it will visit Dublin, Cardiff, London, Paris, Monaco & Pisa on the way. 2 days after recording, they called and asked if I wanted to join... We're now 2 weeks away from departure, the team has visited Carrongrange school and Edinburgh University to engage with groups supporting our effort. Prof Tom Gillingwater is an important member of the MND community working at the Euan Macdonald MND ResearchCentre, trying every day to make progress towards finding treatments and, eventually, a cure. It was inspiring to listen to him, and I will think of his words in the darker moments on the trip. I hope you enjoy listening.  Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Happiness is... Podcast with Ally Hogg I've known Hoggy for years, and when we coached together, we became good mates. I loved watching him play for Edinburgh and Scotland and went down to Kingston Park on a cold Friday to see him with Falcons. His attitude toward the game (& life) was relaxed but focused. He was good for me. I enjoyed kicking off a new series with a friend. We chatted 6N, Scotland, #Clubland, and life.  Hoggy knows... Happiness is Egg Shaped  #GoodGuy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By popular demand… Doddie Aid live is back!! Join Bruce from Happiness is Egg Shaped as he chats with Scotland & Team Edinburgh captain Jamie Richie & our leader Rob Wainwright! Still time to sign up for Doddie Aid at doddieaid.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DoddieAid kicks off on January the 1st. I caught up with the man behind it all, Rob Wainwright and South Team Captain, Kelly Brown. Great to hear their passion for Doddie Aid, keeping the legacy going and the Big Man himself. Sign up for Doddie Aid 2024 by heading to doddieaid.com or downloading the Doddie Aid app from your App Store. I loved it. I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodd1s'5 Gr4nd S7am, Road to Rome Rob Wainwright's next crazy adventure, 'All Roads Lead to Rome' to bring the curtain down on DoddieAid 2024 for the 6N match between Italy & Scotland, has been discussed and plans have been made. Enter Rob's disciplines, Ian Barr & Rob Boyns. They've taken the idea, and in true DoddieAid fashion, have made it bigger and more spectacular. I caught up with them both to find out more, including a date with European Royalty... Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I loved watching Kenny Logan, and he's become my mum's favourite after she read his autobiography.  We've met a few times and share a passion for raising funds and awareness for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.  I ran a marathon, he's walking and cycling from Edinburgh to Paris! Check out - https://kennylogansrwcchallenge.com/ for more info AND have a listen to this! I loved it, I hope you enjoy.  Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cult hero in Scottish Rugby and everything we love about a prop. He's funny, honest & in this pod, reflective. Please listen, I promise it'll only make you love him more. I absolutely LOVED it, and he will be back for part 2. Happiness is CHUNK Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, join Bruce, the legend Gordy Reid and the brilliant Brother Sea for a preview of this weekend's action! Recorded live on Thursday 7th September 2023 in association with Fill Your Boots - The Social Network for Grassroots Rugby. Register free at fybrugby.com today! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've known Andy Cramond for a long time and I was delighted when he moved to France.  No one, Andy included, could've predicted how long he'd stay and the career he would have. A Scotsman abroad, enjoying life and playing at a high level. Andy is back in Edinburgh and it was great to see him again and have a chat. I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped This pod is sponsored by Infinity Blu Dental. Visit https://www.infinitybludental.co.uk/ today! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've admired Sue Anstiss and her work for years and her latest project, the documentary GAME ON, gave me the motivation to invite Sue to be a podcast guest! Sue is in HIGH demand, so I was delighted when she agreed to talk all things sport, women and girls in sport, her hopes for the future, the work she does and much much more! I absolutely loved and hope there will be a part 2 in the future. Happiness is Egg Shaped This pod is sponsored by Infinity Blu Dental. Visit https://www.infinitybludental.co.uk/ today! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm getting old. I've known Andy Henderson for years. I was aware Josh, his son, was a very able stand-off. I've watched his journey from afar and admired his courage to travel and to go looking for opportunities.  He's made San Diego his home, or at least his latest stop on his journey. I spent a loooong bus trip with Andy and enjoyed hearing his version of Josh's story. I was delighted when Josh agreed to be a guest on the pod. I loved it! I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped This pod is sponsored by Infinity Blu Dental. Visit https://www.infinitybludental.co.uk/ today! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.