Episodes

  • The Prem's Finnest - Russell and Smith guide their sides to the final

    The Prem's Finnest - Russell and Smith guide their sides to the final
    Jun 3 2024

    The boys are back into the league chats with Prem semi finals to discuss and a final round of the URC regular season to dissect.


    Ryan as usual was shameless in hitting up his old pal Finn Russell and his new pal Fin Smith for an exclusive chat, which will come, depending on who wins on Saturday at Twickenham. Read between the lines it was a straight no for this week although why Fin Smith was unavailable is rather amusing!


    The URC is into the business end with the last 8 decided. Toby Booth’s Ospreys squeezing into the mix much to the delight of the boys.


    It’s safe to say that Ryan has delivered his albatross predictions so Glasgow might be in trouble.


    In other news, could all the South African fans hammering Max for saying yes to Steve Kitshoff’s tops off challenge (that Kitsy instigated)….. keep going on the viral post...It’s funny! 😂


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    56 mins
  • PARTY LIKE A KING(HORN) - Bonus Ep with a European Champion!

    PARTY LIKE A KING(HORN) - Bonus Ep with a European Champion!
    May 31 2024

    How Toulouse celebrated their Champions Cup Win with Blair Kinghorn!


    From riding a zebra at Tottenham Hotspur stadium, to Champagne goggles with Antoine DuPont, the scenes on arrival at Toulouse airport and the non stop partying since, Smaug breaks down the greatest celebrations of his life.


    He joins the boys from the lilo in his pool at his house in Toulouse wearing just a European Cup winners medal while his neighbour Jack Willis watches from over the fence.


    We hear all about the celebrations, the partying, what the management had planned for them and whether there’s still some partying to be done.


    We also hear about the game….


    What was going through their minds when Leinster lined up a drop goal seconds before the end of the 80…. what makes Antoine DuPont so superhuman and what exactly goes on in Smaugs mind?


    Blair also takes us through the chats with Thomas Ramos around who would take the pressure kicks, and the not nearly discussed enough cover tackle on Dan Sheehan.


    He’s a hero, he’ll never have to buy a drink in Toulouse ever again…. Ladies and Gentlemen… Blair Kinghorn 👑


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    28 mins
  • The Big Show at the Champions Cup Final

    The Big Show at the Champions Cup Final
    May 29 2024

    It’s the big one, the pinnacle of club rugby, two of the most illustrious sides to have graced the competition, Toulouse and Leinster slugging it out for their shot at immortality.


    Perhaps just as importantly Ryan, Max and Marc took their shot at hospitality immortality as they snagged prime seats at the final. The boys mix it with the stars on a glorious day and even manage to bring you some of the pod!


    Let the lads take you to the heart of a pulsating final, they live it, they love it, they breathe it (they drink it)...and Max commentates it...in his own unique way!


    Max gets asked to take his top off by just about every single person, Ryan gets pied off by Wayne Barnes and Marc is rescued from inside a rubbish bin. Oh and did we tell you we love Smaug?


    0:00 - Intro

    3:21 - Max leads us through the end of the game, with his live reactions

    13:15 - Post-game reaction

    15:03 - a quick embrace with Smaug himself (Blair Kinghorn)

    15:32 - Back to studio for post-day...and night....analysis



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    43 mins
  • 44: Aphelele Fassi vs Adam Hastings - the Big Europe Preview

    44: Aphelele Fassi vs Adam Hastings - the Big Europe Preview
    May 21 2024
    It’s a bumper show with 2 of Rugby’s silkiest stars looking ahead to the most mouthwatering weekend of European Action.

    Aphele takes us through The Shark infested waters of a tricky URC season where Europe has been their only relief. It’s why Friday’s showdown has such an added dimension, it’s the be all or end all for both The Sharks and their opponents Gloucester.

    Aphele also relives his dream debut for the Springboks. I mean has there ever been a better first touch in the history international rugby? We also hear what it means for him and his family to be a Springbok.

    Meanwhile Hasto gives us an update on everything to do with Blair Kinghorn. It’s funny that Blair spent most of our recent catch up telling us all about Hasto…. Ah the star crossed lovers. We hear about the significance of this redemptive match at Tottenham Hotspur's Stadium, the fallout from that drubbing at the hands of the Saints and his move to Glasgow. Will Hasto’s GF be joining him or will golf with Ryan be too time consuming?

    In terms of the boys, Max’s season comes to an end but not before we wax lyrical about his try scoring prowess and London being painted Bears over the weekend.

    Ryan continues to play golf

    0:30 - Max’s season is over
    10:32 - Beven Rodd’s dive and the ones that went (over) before!
    12:10 - Max bagged another meat pie!
    20:50 - URC Roundup
    26:39 - Wolfcraig Distillery's exclusive offer for Maul Or Nothing listeners; https://wolfcraig.com/maul-or-nothing-wolfpack-membership/
    28:01 - Aphelele Fassi
    43:32 - Aphelele’s Springbok debut & future
    53:25 - Adam Hastings

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 43: Marco Van Staden - Bulls charge for URC glory + Bristol & Quins blitzed

    43: Marco Van Staden - Bulls charge for URC glory + Bristol & Quins blitzed
    May 13 2024
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    The boys are delighted to be joined by Springbok World Cup Winner Marco Van Staden wearing his scars from a bruising encounter with Ryan’s Glasgow Warriors.

    We hear all about the big clash as well as Marco’s World Cup stories, what the win meant for the people back home in South Africa and about the man, the myth, the legend that is Rassie Erasmus and what it’s like being one of his disciples.

    Max meanwhile takes us through the disappointing loss to Saracens and how their big name players step up at key moments and are almost operating on a different level.

    Unfortunately there’s still time for the boys to bang on about DIY and golf but far more enjoyably they also try to answer all your fabulous questions you’ve written into the show so THANK YOU!!!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 42: André Esterhuizen + Blair Kingschnozz - Too Hot Toulouse (your nose)

    42: André Esterhuizen + Blair Kingschnozz - Too Hot Toulouse (your nose)
    May 7 2024
    Watch the Ep (and check out Blair's Schnozz) here;
    https://youtu.be/PApEB_C3dPk?si=beiGfmCdnmnHUetO)

    A super special Champions Cup show from the boys as they bring you not one but TWO superstars in the shape of World Cup winning wrecking ball André Esterhuizen and Toulouse royalty Blair Kinghorn.

    André relives the previous 24 hours with Harlequins, the pride in their performance but also the frustration at how close they got. He gives his take on that silly penalty from Joe Marler at a crucial time and the mindset of the boys as they entered the “neutral” lions den. There are also some choice words on the French broadcasting standards and Thomas Ramos Lord of the shithousers.

    He also takes us through the heartbreak of missing out on a World Cup and then winning one, his Sharks move and he explains his thinking around why Marcus Smith is the best fly half for him.

    VIP friend of the show Blair meanwhile is living the dream as Toulouse head to the Champions Cup final but it’s kinda hard to see his emotions because HIS NOSE IS FAAAAAAAAAAAACKED and buried under a ton of dressing like he’s been mummified. So what was he doing while his buddies were out celebrating? We won’t give it all away but it involves crying and holding hands….

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 41: The Saviour of Bristol Bears and The Care Card Controversy

    41: The Saviour of Bristol Bears and The Care Card Controversy
    Apr 29 2024
    Game changing, match winning, Tiger mauling, whitewash crossing, ball destroying Max Lahiff obliterating his try scoring statistics with not one but TWO meat pies. You might be surprised to hear that we go quite big on Max’s starring role in the Bears stunning comeback win at Leicester to boost their hopes of a playoff place.

    Maxotron takes us through those defining moments and what was being shouted at the Bristol bench when they were 19 points down with around 10 minutes to go…..

    The boys also wade into the Danny Care card controversy… should he have been sent off? Is it wise for referees to officiate their former teams?

    In any case the Thriller at Twickenham is put under the microscope as the Saints march is halted and Quins keep up the pace with the top four.

    It’s so tight in the Prem that even Exeter in 7th are still in with a shout.

    The boys take us through the big talking points of the URC as the top 4 put daylight between themselves and the chasing pack….

    And we look ahead to those monumental champions cup semi finals

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 40: The Art of Thrashing - Max Re-Signs as Bristol Maul Newcastle

    40: The Art of Thrashing - Max Re-Signs as Bristol Maul Newcastle
    Apr 22 2024
    Big week for the Maxotron! With Ryan dropping hints on every episode that Max was heading to the URC with Benetton…. Max is in fact remaining a Bear for another year. Speaking of Bristol… there was a feeding frenzy at Ashton Gate as The Falcons had their wings clipped by a ravenous record Bears mauling. Some eye watering statistics included:
    13 Tries (Max Lahiff 0 but claiming almost 1…)
    44 clean breaks (Max Lahiff 0)

    The boys discuss the business end of both the Prem and URC which is getting tighter per day.

    Bath are back on track while the Saints go marching on….

    There are some particularly surprising weekend results in the URC though including 2 home defeats for the South African sides…. What do the Bulls fans make of resting their stars for the European Cup and then losing to Munster anyway?
    Ospreys carry the Welsh flame as they stun the Stormers in SA. But the big one…. The Lions liquifying Leinster to make sure there were some smiles on South African faces on Saturday.

    Oh and the boys want your rugby stories! The Rumour Maul is back!

    Also to our fans in Dubai, there’s a live show coming so keep your eyes and ears peeled for a forthcoming announcement!

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    1 hr