In this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich kick things off with some massive news—literally. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, known to many as "The Mountain," has once again redefined human limits by breaking his world record in the deadlift. The hosts break down what this lift means for the strength world, how it compares to records, and whether we're approaching the ceiling of human performance.

From record-breaking strength to rugby’s shifting foundation, the conversation shifts to Wales, where the sport seems to be in a strange limbo. The guys explore the state of Welsh rugby—what's working, what's not, and how structural issues and player development might be impacting their national identity on the pitch.

Finally, the episode wraps with a deep dive into the financial turbulence shaking the English Premiership. With clubs folding, salaries slashed, and uncertainty clouding the league's future, Austin and Dietrich ask the big questions: Can the Premiership survive in its current form? And what can be done to stop the bleeding?

Tune in for a heavy-hitting episode that covers power, passion, and the pressure building on both the barbell and the rugby pitch.

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In this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down a tough day at the office for the USA Eagles as they faced off against the dominant England Red Roses. From the opening whistle, England imposed their will, and it didn’t take long for things to unravel for the Americans.

The hosts dissect key moments, including Hilsenbeck’s early yellow card for an intentional knock-on, head-scratching substitutions just 19 minutes in, and a USA side that spent nearly the entire first half pinned in their territory. England’s composure, cohesion, and skill were on full display, while the Eagles struggled to find any rhythm or answers.

Austin and Dietrich don’t sugarcoat it — this was a one-sided affair that raises serious questions about the current state of USA Rugby. What went wrong? Where does the team go from here? And what needs to change ahead of future international tests?

Tune in for honest analysis, tough truths, and a look ahead after one of the Eagles’ most humbling performances in recent memory.

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In this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down the USA Eagles' international test match against Spain in Charlotte, NC, on July 12th, 2025. It was a rocky start for the Eagles, with Spain scoring early and capitalizing on handling errors and shaky set pieces from the American side. The USA found themselves down three tries just 22 minutes in, raising serious questions about their forward pack and overall discipline.

But there were glimmers of hope. Ben Bannaso crossed the line at the 35-minute mark to put the Eagles on the board, and a fortunate second try helped close the gap heading into halftime. The guys dive into how the timing issues that hurt the USA early began to plague Spain as the game wore on, and how the second-half scrums showed improvement, but still left plenty to be desired

Austin and Dietrich give their honest take on what’s going wrong with the USA’s forward play, where the team needs to grow, and whether this game signals deeper problems or just a bad day at the office.

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