Ambition is Critical

Episode 286: The Welsh Erection Boys

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Dan and Jacob from viral sensation The Welsh Erection Boys and talk about the boys getting celeb style attention at In It Together Festival, getting banned from Tik Tok, getting mental money offers from Brendan’s hot pants and the most outrageous pranking of a mate leading to what’s become The Welsh Erection Boys. The lads talk about the shortage of actual tradesmen in the country, their 1st video together doing over 8 million views, getting brand deals, beef with Biggie Morris and having the chance of a lifetime by playing at Old Trafford plus much much more….

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Episode 285: Chris Hardie

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Chris Hardie the owner of Swansea’s iconic Sandwich shop Grandad Needs His Medicine and talk using social media to build the business, the importance of branding, the evolution of the GNHM menu, getting excessive parking tickets and the Sketty community working together. Chris talks about being a classically trained Chef, the origins of the GNHM name, his obsession with creating new sandwiches, the crazy process that makes GNHM food what it is and the dream of one day working alongside his son plus much much more….

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Episode 284: Sandro Ford’s Gout Tablet

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and are discussing grown men buying football tops, RyanAir trying to get airport beers banned, Sandro Fords incredible boozing session and getting so old that dodging house parties is a great choice. The lads talk about the next impending end of the world virus, self sufficient AI Prisons, Wardley vs Dubois, Curry Club, Swansea City’s season and fighting at Paddington the Musical plus much much more…..

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Episode 283: Net Zero and 90’s Nostalgia

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back after a week off and have been to see Richard Ashcroft in Cardiff, Paddy’s MC’d a huge Content Creator boxing event in the Warehouse and Ryan’s planning on learning how to shoot a bow and arrow for when the world comes to an end. The boys discuss ridiculous Net Zero targets, Artemis II allegedly flying around the moon, Tyson Fury’s Volkswagen Passat, the madness of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and bringing back Bobby knocking plus much much more…..

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Episode 282: Willy and Jimmy Gilheaney

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Willy and Jimmy Gilheaney and talk about the Gilheaney family leaving Ireland and settling down in Swansea, Jimmy talks about training with Mario Macarinelli and Willy talks about becoming a 2 weight Welsh Champion. Jimmy talks about the evolution of Bare knuckle boxing from fields to currently being one of the worlds fastest growing sports, the origins of his YouTube channel, writing a book and his battles with depression. Willy talks about his huge weight loss before making a return to boxing after a 9 year lay off, having Gary Lockett as his new manager, his love for studying boxing and a future career as a trainer and his biggest fight yet on May 30th plus much more….

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Episode 281: Non Evans

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by one of Wales greatest ever sports women Non Evans and she talks about going to Boarding school, starting Judo at the same gym as Brett Johns, getting knee injury advice from Craig Bellamy and being the only person to ever represent Wales in 3 different sports at the Commonwealth games. Non talks about meeting Nelson Mandela, commentating at the 2012 Olympics, becoming Wales rugbys greatest ever try scorer, being presented an MBE by Princess Anne, going on Celebrity Mastermind and Gladiators and her upcoming Boxing match plus much more….

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Episode 280: We’re Just Normal Men-ingitis

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and both are feeling like they made it in lofe because they have diaries, Ryan has used Chat GPT to design merchandise for his new business, the notes on the boys phones are an absolute minefield and parking where you shouldn’t is becoming a huge deal on social media. James Lilley has retuned with a bang at BKFC, Ryan’s been at the Premier League Darts and had the band The Feeling in his taxi, Paddy has been doing a Press conference with some of Wales biggest content creators and Meningitis is making a huge comeback….

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Episode 279: Chris Todd

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined this week by former Swansea City centre half Chris Todd and talk about Chris starting off as a striker, getting a trial at Manchester United as a teenager, the huge influence of his parents growing up and going missing in Ibiza as a 16 year old. Chris talks about the old school mentality in the Swans changing room, Tony Petty sacking players, making his Swans debut at the Vetch and his shock at being released. Chris talks about moving to Exeter because of ex-Swans Chairman Mike Lewis, playing at Wembley 3 times, shockingly finding out that he had Leukaemia, writing a book, the famous FA Cup run as manager of Eastleigh and now becoming assistant coach at Newport plus much much more…..

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Episode 278: Utter Woke Nonsense

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and are talking about the huge numbers of big birthdays they’ve been dealing with, start of World War 3, Porn sites needing facial recognition these days and Niall taking ham, egg and chips into the stands at Penydarren Park. The lads discuss the huge Fred Again gigs, the Epstein files, the Diddy documentary, the very disappointing Lucy Letby documentary on Netflix and Paddy shows off his Italia 90 knowledge plus much much more….

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Episode 277: James Lilley

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by old friend and BKFC legend James Lilley and talk about his wild time fighting in Marbella, meeting Conor McGregor and trying to get a fight on King of the Streets during Covid. James talks about his upcoming UK title fight with Gary Fox, changing his diet to make the 145ln Featherweight limit, finding sparring while working away and getting a helicopter to watch Liverpool at Anfield. The boys talk about the recent boxing drama, Chinese AI, Tourette’s at the BAFTA’s, Joseph Hapgood being a wild man and Snoop Dogg taking over Swansea plus much more….

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Episode 276: Daniel Lerwell

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Swansea’s Bare Knuckle boxing pioneer Daniel Lerwell and talk about him being Donna’s real favourite, the history of the modern era of Bare Knuckle boxing and the disappointment of the show at Swansea Arena falling through but the positive news that it will still go ahead at the LC. Daniel talks about seeing American fighters crazy weight cuts, travelling to Saudi Arabia with a broken jaw, training with Enzo Maccarinelli and missing Christmas dinner to stick to his rigid pre fight diet. Dan talks about being part of the Lyonsden security team, meeting the Smith brothers, training at the famous Jackson/Winklejohn gym and his continuing quest for autism awareness plus much much more…..

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Episode 275: Lucy Letby’s Argentinian Wildfires

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are on their own this week and talk about both having time off at Christmas for the first time in forever, Ryan’s had a run in with a Samurai at The Ivy Asia, Godfather 1 and 2 both stand the test of time and Sinners has got a record amount of Oscar nominations. The lads discuss the Lucy Letby case, the wild Las Vegas shooter conspiracy theory, Argentinian wildfires conveniently starting, Dan Lerwell’s huge BKB headliner in the Swansea Arena, James Lilley’s potential last fight and Paddy has a wonderful message from a listener about his mother plus much much more….

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Episode 274: Mark Evans

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Mark Evans who is Head of International Affairs at the FAW and Vice Chairman of Merthyr Town FC. Mark talks about the strong social side of supporting Merthyr, weird grudges with English teams, beating Atalanta in arguably the greatest European trophy upset ever, starting the fanzine “Dial M for Merthyr” and Merthyr Tydfil going into liquidation and the rebirth of Merthyr Town. Mark talks about becoming involved in the FAW set up by accident, Gary Speed changing the whole culture of Welsh international football, Chris Coleman’s fantastic man management abilities, the incredible time in France for Euro 2016 plus much much more….

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Episode 273: Lee Trundle

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back for 2026 and welcome back old friend Lee Trundle and he talks about his new found love for boxing, training with Enzo Maccarinelli and having 2 fights in quick succession. The boys talk about playing football in the house when you were kids, frustrations with the modern game, Ben Davies amazing career and what Christmas is like in the Trundle household. Lee talks about playing in the Ballers league, having a FaceTime with Snoop Dogg, winning the World Cup with England Vets, his thoughts on recent Swans events and a potential future step into Management plus much much more….

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Episode 272: Neil Armstrong and his Fake Moon Rock

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back with a pre-Christmas couple of hours and talk about the validity of Gremlins as. Christmas film, Jesus popping up a few times in Ben Hur, green screen spoiling modern films and Bridgette Macron being a man. The lads talk about Neil Armstrong fake moon rock, the World Cup ticket fiasco, the pilot who survived Black Hawk Down, the incredible P Diddy documentary series and horror of the 78th floor of the twin towers on 9/11 plus much much more….

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Episode 271: Dean Phillips

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Dean Phillips of one of Swansea’s biggest content creators and talk about the origins of him going to Thailand, getting roundhouse kicked by a Muay Thai fighter in a bar, Viagra gels, Lady boys and learning about “The Pattaya Trap”. Deano talks bout dealing with online hate, the dangers of being arrested in Thailand, going viral on Instagram, helping raise awareness for an orphanage in Pattaya and putting on a Mental health evening plus much much more…..

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Episode 270: Saul Wilks

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The lads are back and are joined by Saul Wilks of Welsh independent fashion label Creu Clothing. Saul talks about seeing boys at his hometown club wearing his jackets, how Newport went bust in 1988 and then came back to rise up back into the football league and Huw Jenkins as Newport Chairman. The boys discuss the importance of clothing and football as a youth culture, Saul’s journey into DJ’ing and playing Glastonbury, New York nightclubs and the boys go down a UFO rabbit hole plus much much more….

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Episode 269: Sharks With Fricking Laser Beams

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and talk about the changes to the prostitution game in Swansea since Covid, working in the cold this time of year, Lord Mountbatten being a massive wrong un and Bill Gates creating mosquitos to deliver vaccines. The lads talk about being sober at a gig, Wales World Cup qualifying scenario, the opening of The Swansea Jack, Beaujolais Day and AJ potentially ending Jake Paul’s life plus much much more…..

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Episode 268: Elon’s AI Terminators

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The lads are back and have been on a very drunk night to watch an Oasis tribute band, the Swans aren’t on the best run and some fans are calling for Sheehan to go, Ryan likes the new Champions League set up and Vietnam have closed 86 million bank accounts. Paddy’s over excited about the Harry Potter audiobooks, Elon Musk has talked about a potential Terminator scenario with AI, Tucker Carlson is doing his best to find the real story about 9/11, Ryan’s dressed up as Chucky from Child’s Play for Halloween and admitted that he listens to Lily Allen plus much much more

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Episode 267: Cassius Walker-Hunt

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Cassius Walker-Hunt who owns Portablo Coffi and talk about Lions Mane mushrooms, his inspirational boxing coach Nigel Davies, being invited to spar with Anthony Joshua before his second fight with Usyk and the weekends Parker/Wardley fight. Cassius talks about his starting the Port Talbot steelworks, being there the last day as the final blast furnace was turned off, taking the leap into running his own coffee shop, being on the S4C version of The Apprentice and Ryan has a wild Hurricane Melissa conspiracy plus much much more….

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Episode 266: Darren Morgan

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by former professional boxer Darren “The Beast” Morgan and talk about his 11 stone weight loss after having a gastric band, winning the Welsh title and becoming 4 Nations champion as an amateur and signing as a pro with Frank Warren. Darren talks about being involved in 2 of the Prizefighter events, being on the undercard of the Hatton/Tszyu fight, Derek Chisora saying he landed the hardest punch that ever hit him, wild times working the doors and how he managed to deal with severe childhood trauma plus much more….

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Episode 265: Jordan Langley

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Jordan Langley fresh off his stint on Dating Naked UK and he talks about becoming a main cast member on season 2 after travelling to Columbia as a reserve on season 1, the process of getting onto the show, dropping in some killer chat up lines and meeting his girlfriend Nina. Jordan talks about playing football in the Welsh league, injuring his ACL while playing in America, travelling the world and moving to Australia to work in the mines. The boys discuss Benidorm bouncers, Beaujolais Day and Paddy’s surreal time in Dubai plus much much more…..

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Episode 264: Shannon Matthews the Musical

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back winging it after a late change of plans and talk about the Padel takeover of Swansea, the Matchroom documentary and Paddy is going to be living large in Dubai next week. The lads talk about Shannon Matthews the Musical, Tucker Carlson’s 9/11 investigation, Digital ID’s, Israel buying the media in America and Greg Scarpa being an absolute maniac plus much more…..

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Episode 263: A Broken Leg, A Heart Attack and a Waterpark

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back for Season 9 of AiC and talk about their experiences at the Oasis reunion gigs in Cardiff, Ryan’s been on the back of a chicken chaser going head on into traffic in Tunisia and Paddy’s offended an Astronaut. The boys talk about water parks being the greatest thing on Earth, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Cwmbwrla floods, Chat GPT, the sad death of Ricky Hatton and the exciting prospect of Swansea City’s season plus much much more….

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Episode 262: Mad Ferret

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

After a mad old season 8 of AiC the boys roll into the final episode and talk about the big return of Oasis this weekend, the Glastonbury festival red button coverage, James Lilley’s return to winning ways at BKFC in Birmingham and Rod Stewart buying Elton John a fridge. The lads talk about the sad passing of their friend and Swansea City legend Dudley Lewis, Paddy has been to see Rob Beckett and has got a fly infestation in his house and both boys had a great night watching Chris Coleman at a gentleman’s evening. Peter Kaye has stolen Paddy’s whole act, Ryan’s fallen down a school shooting rabbit hole and the boys go recommendation crazy to keep everyone busy while they take a break before season 9 kicks off. When that will happen is anyone’s guess….

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Episode 261: Ollie Treviso

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea’s wildest adventurer Ollie Treviso and talk about him sailing the Atlantic, having the initial idea to be the 1st person to walk the length of the Andes, how much of the trip was prepared and how much did and his epic playlist on his Instagram videos. Ollie talks about walking through Patagonia, being in some incredibly dodgy situations, learning Spanish on the hop, being kept company by Sandy the Dog and falling down a gorge. Ollie talks about crossing borders, becoming ill at certain points, running out of money after getting mugged in Columbia and readjusting to normal life after becoming the first person to cross the Andes through its 7 countries plus much much more…

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Episode 260: George Phillips

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by one of Swansea City’s most recognisable faces George Phillips and talk about the closure of clothes shops in city centres, breaking into the Mayors house to play tennis as a kid, Quentin Tarantino being overrated and early memories of going to The Vetch. George talks about travelling to buy clothes in the 80’s, gigging in dirty venues, running Woodys in Swansea, going to prison for trouble at the football and throwing a karaoke machine through a pub window pus much much more….

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Episode 259: John Cornforth

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea City legend John Cornforth and he talks about being the 1st player to ever get sued for a tackle that led to an injury, playing for Sunderland as a teenager, the “Super John” song and getting told he was moving to the Swans while on holiday in Ibiza. John talks about the atmosphere at the WBA playoff off game, his dislike for modern football, Frank Burrows meltdowns, borrowing the Directors lounge at the Vetch and winning the Autoglass trophy at Wembley. John talks about getting called up for Wales, the Kevin Cullis debacle, only lasting a month at Cardiff City because the fans hated him, having Uri Geller as a chairman at Exeter and making wine in a cupboard in Kuwait plus much much more…..

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Episode 258: Tysson Ley

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Private military contractor Tysson Ley and talk about drinking spiced rum in Iraq’s Green zone, the pitfalls of being called Tysson, joining the Welsh Guards as a teenager, operations in Northern Ireland and getting battered by the RUC. Tysson talks about going for SAS selection, having to learn to walk again after a bad accident, sailing Antonio Banderas yacht, working on the doors in Magaluf and the legend of Mucca. Tysson talks about going into the Private military sector, nearly being involved in toppling an African government, the absolute carnage of Baghdad, having Christmas dinner in Saddam Husseins palace, having to evacuate out of Yemen during the Arab Spring and doing close protection for Holly Valance plus much much more…..

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Episode 257: Kajagoogoo, Timmy Mallet, Wonklyn

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and Paddy has had his 1st BBQ while paying somebody to build his flat pack furniture while Ryan’s best mate is a dog called Dave. The lads talk about their Pints of choice, moving abroad, the P Diddy trial and Paddy has finally bagged Oasis tickets. The boys discuss the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, Manhunt Osama Bin Laden, Fred West being hell of a boy, the Columbine massacre, In It Together Festival, United/Spurs Europa league final and Vinted plus much much more…..

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Episode 256: Lee John

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Llanelli AFC Manager and Welsh football veteran Lee John and talk about his journey through grassroots football to the Welsh league, the FAW pushing for full time football in Wales, receiving media trading while doing his A License and the magic of Stebonheath Park. Lee talks about the financing at the Welsh league standard, the amazing benefits of “Wyscout” in preparation for games, making his decision to retire from football to start coaching, stepping into commentary and his amazing memories as a player at Port Talbot Town plus much much more….

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Episode 255: Down Down Down Down

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The lads are back at AiC HQ and Paddy has had a fork up his arse and Ryan has nearly had the sack from work but they talk Cardiffs relegation from the Championship, Lee Trundle trolling Cardiff fans on social media and Alan Sheehans appointment as manager. The boys talk Wrexhams continued rise through the leagues, was this the worst Premier league season of all time and DAZN/Saudi Arabia absolute shenanigans over the World Club Cup and Ryan’s somehow managed to score an own goal past his son. The boys discuss Eubank/Benn, John Phillips BKFC debut, the Kinihan Cartel documentary and Murder for hire plots plus much much more….

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Episode 254: Jordan McGuire

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea music scene pioneer Jordan McGuire and talk about Katy Perry going into space, Jordan giving up his day job, the changing face of Swansea City centre and managing to secure The Bunkhouse as a music venue forever. The lads talk Swansea market, the Swansea Arena House party, Jordan talks about the importance of advanced ticket sales for gigs, the origins of becoming a Swansea City football lad, the Lemon Factory, Lovely Town festival, being Tour Manager for Pastel and much much more….

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Episode 253: Beer, Gear, Atmosphere

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

The lads are back after a month off due to Paddy’s unfortunate loss of voice and talk the recent stag doo in Tenerife, having a poo on a plane, Yellowstone and Harvey Weinstein’s cock rot. The boys talk about Adolescence, Swans improvement under Alan Sheehan, IMDB’s top 10 films of all time, Stakeknife, Ocean Colour Scene and the carnage at the bar plus much much more….

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Episode 252: Active and Saxon

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by 2 of Swansea’s original ravers DJ Active and MC Saxon and talk about the lost business of the ticket tout, the origins of Tick Tock, how iconic Martha’s Nightclub was and Saxons mate getting pulled by Boy George. The boys talk about going to Ibiza with M People, illegal raves, hitching a ride to Glastonbury with Travellers, learning how to DJ on vinyl, CVC and Subterrania at Swansea Arena House party and Saturdays last ever Tick Tock gig plus much much more…..

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Episode 251: David Brayley

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Author and Sports Writer David Brayley and talk about David taking the big step out of full time employment to purse a career as an author, being best mates with Tony Cottey, the rise and fall of Toshack’s Swans, Glenn Hoddle’s genius and Rothman year books. David talks about the process of getting his 1st book written and published, how he came to write Ashley Williams autobiography, spending a year teaching literacy through sports, winning “Children’s Sports Book of the Year with James Hook, making the “Wonderland” documentary and the current state of affairs at Swansea City after Luke Williams departure plus much much more…..

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Episode 250: Paul Reid

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by former Leicester and Swansea City player Paul Reid and discuss the Swansea arm of the Aston Villa supporters club, getting sent off in a charity game, the forgotten jobs of the boot boys and Robbie James being class. Reidy talks about the drinking culture in football, signing for Neil Warnock 3 times, putting fish heads in Andy Booths kit bag, signing for the Swans and staying in the city, finding retirement from football difficult and the current Swansea City woes plus much much more in this milestone AiC Podcast…..

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Episode 249: OJ Simpson is Hell of a Boy Now

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and Ryan is out to upset Paddy before the big St Joseph’s/Rockspur reserve game on the weekend, Paddy has been caught “Parking like a twat” on Facebook and has also just returned from a bucket list filled trip to New York. The lads talk about the biggest trade in NBA history, American Godfathers - The Five Families, Matt Grimes leaving the Swans, the upcoming Swansea Arena House party and OJ Simpson being an absolute maniac plus much much more….

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Episode 248: We Don’t Do Halves, We Do 3 and Halves

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back with their 1st episode of 2025 and talk about getting dementia from tap water, Luke Littler’s potential greatness, the stress of looking for holidays and slipper/sliders. Turns out Daniel Levy loves Welsh cakes, Ryan lost the plot with the Swans, Paddy’s spent the night in a wild London boozer, Pastel have released their debut album, the boys have spent all Christmas watching TV and finish by paying tribute to their good friend Stewart Courtney who recently passed away plus much much more….

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Episode 247: Jackson Lucitt

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Port Talbot’s singer/songwriter Jackson Lucitt and talk about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, Radio 1 being shit and Ryan’s trip to see CVC in Cardiff. Jackson talks about playing before the Stereophonics in Singleton Park, living on a pig farm, learning to play guitar, putting on gigs and playing at In It Together Festival. The lads talk about Lance Armstrong being a psycho, drones in the sky in New Jersey and Ryan nearly getting mauled by a dog plus much much more…..

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Episode 246: James Todd

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by old friend and professional boxer James Todd and he talks about his decision to go back into pro boxing after 9 years out and how his family didn’t want him to come back. The lads talk the cancellation of the Welsh title fight show at the LC2, Ben Crocker winning the European title, the upcoming Fury/Usyk card and John Phillips joining BKFC. James talks about sparring, weight cutting, his wild fight 2 weeks ago on the Matchroom show in Birmingham and meeting Conor McGregor in Marbella plus much more….

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Episode 245: Games Gone if there’s no Guinness this Christmas

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back with a christmasy chinwag and talk Christmas Pyjamas, Christmas Day routine, Christmas jumpers, Black Friday, banning Christmas songs, the potential Christmas Guinness shortage and Gremlins as a Christmas film. The lads talked Spotify Wrapped, Paddy’s going to New York, Pep Guardiola potentially being resented forever, Ricky Gervais on The Overlap, Snowfalls, and the fact good films don’t exist anymore plus much much more…

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Episode 244: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by old friends Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo and talk about going to the bar in Malta where Oliver Reed died, the San Portablo shop being a hub for creativity, missing the old days of having shopping experiences, organising a pop up shop in Swansea and the potential of fire eaters. The lads discuss the Welsh national teams fine form since Craig Bellamy took over, Brombil reservoir, the death of the steel works, corruption in politics, the very first San Portablo film festival, the potential San Portablo radio station and Paddy and Donna meeting Shaun Ryder plus much much more….

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Episode 243: T-Rev

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Swansea rap artist T-Rev and talk about being recognised, recording 6 albums in 4 years, Swansea’s rap scene, not having live acts come to the city and 3 CD changers. T-Rev talks about his issues with drink and drugs, writing to help his mental health, creating YJB records, going to Ibiza with San Portablo and being involved in rap battles. The boys talk Snack Army, The Purge and Donald Trump plus much much more….

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Episode 242: Lee West

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back with Lee West, 5 years since the last time they all sat down together. Lee talks about leaving the Royal Marines, losing his hearing, buying a bar and the challenges of Covid. Westy discusses being in the “Golden Generation” of warfare, private security companies, the French foreign legion and having to apprehend a drunk trying to get into his van. Lee talks about his new found fame, the explosion of his YouTube channel, going on the James English podcast, lone wolf travelling plus much much more….

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Episode 241: Nosè Mourinho

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and are talking shagging parcels, celebrity ages, Ring doorbells, the scrap men and Ryan becoming Rockspur 2nd team manager. The lads discuss being drunk playing football, the amazing “4 Kings” documentary, twins have different sized penis and Demi Moore being 64 and naked plus much much more….

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Episode 240: Steve Balsamo

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea’s Jesus Christ Superstar Steve Balsamo and discuss his love for combat sports, Swansea’s flourishing music scene, living in London surrounded by celebrities and having a phone call from Elton John. Steve talks about playing with Celine Dion at the Ajax football stadium, artificial intelligence taking over the music industry, inter dimensional life forms and ancient civilisations. Steve talks about his time on the West End performing in Jesus Christ Superstar, getting a recording contract with Sony, writing songs for Meatloaf and Slash, Grand Ambitions new play “Mumfighter” and the Rhondda Street Poltergeist plus much much more….

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Episode 239: Ioan Bowen-Pickett

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by the young man behind clothing brand Cambrensis Ioan Bowen-Pickett and chat about Ioan’s nightmare drive to Swansea from Barry, his changing University situation, the origins of the brand name and meeting Gary Aspden. The boys discuss Turkish copies, modern shopping habits, the South Wales clothing boom, London Fashion week, Craig Bellamy as Wales manager and have a very grown up conversation about the current predicament of both Swansea and Cardiff City plus much more….

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Episode 238: Chubb Rub is for Life, Not Just for Malta

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back on their own and talk about Ryan’s comeback to competitive football after a 14 year hiatus, the art of defending and the Man City kit man. Paddy has been on a long weekend in Malta to watch Liam Gallagher and friends. Chubb rub, The Blossoms and Frank Gallagher all get a mention. The lads discuss Liam Gallagher’s We,blew performance, Huw Edwards, Rockspur/Penlan, AJ/Dubois, Connor McGregor, Wiseguy and the Mr McMahon docu-series plus much much more….

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Episode 237: Subterrania

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Dylan and Fin from Subterrania and talk about meeting at open mic nights, starting out as a cover band and how those nights still now cover the costs or creating their own music, putting on their own gigs and playing at the iconic Dublin Castle in Camden. The boys talk about recording at Rockfield studios, playing the Swansea Arena Houseparty, headlining a sold out gig at The Bunkhouse, playing the Isle of Wight Festival, Paddy is off to Malta to watch Liam Gallagher and the Subterrania boys and Ryan gloat about securing Oasis tickets plus much more….

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Episode 236: James Lilley

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by old friend and one of the worlds top Bare Knuckle Boxers James Lilley and discuss where they were on 9/11, how awful cat poo is, cold water therapy at Recovhub and New Orleans. James talks bout walking through the wrong part of Miami, the Hard Rock Hotel, being involved with the BKFC tryouts and his 5 round war headlining in Milton Keynes. The boys talk about the Oasis ticket debacle, “The Warrior Poet” documentary, the Drunk Poets Society, dreams of fighting in Swansea arena and James upcoming fight at BKFC Marbella plus much more….

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Episode 235: Paige Thorne

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea’s Love Island star Paige Thorne and discuss being neighbours in Port Tennant, Paige becoming a Paramedic and a relationship break up leading to her doing Love Island. Paige talks about the process to get on the show, the intensity of the day to day, having to embrace what the show is about and having her parents come to visit her on the Island. Paige discusses going on Lorraine, internet trolls, paddle boarding in a hurricane and jet skiing in Cannes plus much much more….

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Episode 234: Paddy Forgot he had Ginger Skin while Sunbathing in Ibiza

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back for Season 8 after a slight delay because Paddy burnt his trotters in Ibiza, Donna held hands with Wayne Lineker and they both had a night away at the Bare Knuckle boxing in Cardiff. Ryan’s been away in Turkey and nearly brought home a 6ft 5 German, upset Turk with his crazy artwork requests and finally had some justification with his spaz hands. The lads talk the outrageous cost of going on holiday, Oasis reforming, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Hitler being a massive drug addict and the weekends South Wales Derby plus much more…..

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Episode 233: The Stray Pursuit

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Aaron, Dylan and Fred of The Stray Pursuit and discuss the origins of the band, how the Bunkhouse is hugely important to the local music scene, selling live tickets and crowds singing their songs back to them being mental. The lads discuss having a plan for the future of the band, the importance of using social media, how they go through the song writing process and how Aaron taught himself how to sing. The boys talk about how they critique each others live performance, doing cover gigs to fund the progress of the band and Covid scuppering their chances of performing at the Isle of Wight festival plus much much more…..

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Episode 232: Jenny Conned Forest Gump

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back fresh from seeing Liam Gallagher in Cardiff and talk about not crossing a certain level of drunk at a gig, the Euros are about to start, Paddy’s done Poppers with Jason Orange and Ryan’s gone Gyros crazy in Chippy lane. The lads discuss the quality of Wayne Rooney, the Channel 4 dispatches documentary “Killzone Gaza”, Jeffery Sachs incredible podcast with Tucker Carlson and Jenny from Forest Gump being a whore plus much much more…..

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Episode 231: Friday Club

Fri, 24 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and getting boozed on a Friday and talk the Willows Place Smellycopter, former girlfriends, smoking and bar room brawls. The lads talk FA Cup final day, the Manchester United “99” documentary, Baby Reindeer, Drones that can bomb you through facial recognition, the Chinese Government causing the drug crisis in America, the Moon landing hoax and Ryan getting banned from Mama’s Pizza plus much much more…..

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Episode 230: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo

Thu, 16 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined again by Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo and talk about Brian Flynn, Leighton James, the current state of play at Port Talbot Town football club and the upcoming In It Together Festival. The boys talk about the continued growth of San Portablo, skate cultures effect on fashion, Nike Air Max, the AiC x San Portablo colab, Wales not qualifying for the Euros and the effect the Port Talbot Steelworks situation as not just here but nationwide plus much much more…..

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Episode 229: Jay Foulston

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by former Newport County defender Jay Foulston fresh off winning the National League South with Yeovil Town. The boys talk about Jay signing for Swans academy at a very young age and the heartache of being released at 11 years old, getting a 2nd chance at a pro career at Newport and becoming the 3rd youngest player in their history to play a pro game. The boys talk about Merthyr’s constant roadworks only being their because of Flannels, Jay talks about how Covid effected his career, winning Goal of the Season 2 years in a row for Taunton, getting online abuse after having a bad game, Paris being a bit rough and Ibiza opening weekend plus much much more…..

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Episode 228: Salvo Giannini

Thu, 02 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by local businessman and racing horse owner Salvo Gianni and discuss his parents moving to Wales from Italy, the effect that Maradona had at Napoli, the importance of manners and respect, dealing with family death and Salvo being crowned “Britain’s Best Boss”. Salvo talks about his near death experience and spending 3 months in a coma, having a dream of owning a race horse, having a horse win the Irish Grand National, the tough life of a jockey, the change in the Cheltenham festival, meeting Sir Alex Ferguson, being involved with Swansea City and the success of Llanelli Wanderers plus much much more….

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Episode 227: Carl Cox’s Chemtrails at the Castle

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and realise they still love football, only to realise they don’t 2 minutes later. The boys discuss Baby Reindeer, Robert F Kennedy Jr, UFO’s and Chemtrails. Ryan’s somehow lucked himself into the opening night of Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, Paddy has been bitten by a German Shephard, Google Maps is great, UFC 300 was even better and the Saints/Rockspur Championship winning party has started and there’s much much more….

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Episode 226: Nicky Cursio and Jamie Morgan

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Keep On Raving’s Nicky Cursio and Jamie Morgan and talk about how they both got into DJ’ing and their completely different paths into it, the origins of how Keep On Raving came about, not allowing phones on dance floors and Paddy has been binned by Tillie as she takes her fella to Boiler Room instead of him. The boys talk about being the 1st DJ’s to play Swansea Arena, the Wales World Cup Fan Park, when a huge booking pulls out at the very last minute, Jamie’s ridiculous weight cutting before the British Open Judo Championships, Nicky getting ready for his 2nd Ironman and Ryan’s weekend at Milton Keynes watching James Lilley at BKFC plus much much more….

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Episode 225: Ieaun Mackenzie

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Welsh MMA Prospect of the Year 2023 Ieaun Mackenzie and talk about his big fight this week in Dublin formCage Warriors, his journey as an amateur, fighting the number 1 ranked Russian in only his 2nd amateur fight at the IMMAF’s, starting his martial arts career in Judo and visiting Graceland when fighting in Memphis. The lads talk ONE FC Muay Thai, Olympic hockey, handling nerves on the lead up to fights, Shark Tanks, James Lilley’s upcoming BKFC title fight and having a Commonwealth level Judoka as a girlfriend plus much much more….

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Episode 224: Eggsy and Quinty from The Fiends

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by The Fiends and discuss how the boys go through the creative process of writing songs, putting the band together during lockdown, eating chocolate cake from a kebab house and taking a dump in The Snuts toilet. The boys discuss the costs of creating an album, the disappointing Glastonbury line up, snoring on tour buses, playing the Swansea Arena, signing a record deal with Revolver and the Swans turning Cardiff over again plus much much more….

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Episode 223: Vince McMahon Pooped On My Head

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are back and discuss the potential world ending consequences of A.I, Kate Middleton potentially going missing, Neil Young being back on Spotify, arms dealing and John Cena being naked. The boys talk about The Ultimate Human, cold water plunging, Naked Martin making it to the biggest stage of all, Vince McMahon being a sex pest, the Miners Strike, AJ/Ngannou, the upcoming South Wales Derby and how Über can absolutely do one plus much much more….

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Episode 222: Keri Hughes and Dylan Richards

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by 2 of the The Warehouse gyms most familiar faces Keri and Dylan and discuss not getting bogged down with diets, working abroad, their journey into working in the gym and the carnage caused by parties at the old Warehouse. The lads talk about Glitterbog, Ibiza comedowns, Jay Harris record breaking title win, the original White Collar boxing shows and Hyrox. Keri talks about his old school fitness videos on YouTube, Dylan discusses his fitness app, the boys talk Lockdown workouts, mushrooms in Amsterdam, property portfolios and gay icons plus much much more….

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Episode 221: Jack Jones

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Trampolene front man Jack Jones after the busiest year of his life and discuss ULEZ charges, urinating into a crisp packet, Spotify streams and Trampolene headlining the Leftfield stage in Glastonbury. Jack talks about the bands debut gig, sending poems to Noel Gallagher, the success of Rules of Love and War, Ryan and Paddy’s day on the never ending Madri, naked saunas in Germany and the Trampolene documentary Storm Heaven plus much much more….

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Episode 220: Steve Davies

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Swansea’s Road warrior Boxer Steve Davies and talk not thinking like a Journeyman boxer, being offered Bare Knuckle fights, Ice baths and Diabetic biscuits giving you the shits. The lads discuss Chris Sanigar, dodgy Boxing decisions, Saudi Arabian money, Conor Benne’s lack of power, Tyson Fury’s cut and fighting on an hours notice plus much more…

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Episode 219: Charlie Morgan

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by the main man at Au Vodka Charlie Morgan and discuss the origins of the brand, the creation of the iconic gold bottle, spending a years marketing budget on one idea and the now notorious incident with Eden Hazard. Charlie talks about the rise of Au during Covid, the importance for him to keep the Au base in Swansea, having knock backs along the way to success, getting celebrity endorsements, expanding the brand globally and keeping a healthy work/life balance plus much much more….

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Episode 218: Luke Thomas

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by old friend Luke Thomas and he talks about getting chinned by former UFC fighter John Phillips, being on Take Me Out, working down the mines, becoming a Prison Officer and Paddy discusses his dodgy loans. Luke talks about his time working as a Doorman, the boys discuss leaving Escape in the light, the Au Vodka/Eden Hazard team up and taking psychedelics. Luke talks about going on Celebs Go Dating, being a Guinea Pig for I’m a Celebrity, moving to New York, going tailgating at a New York Jets game and the boys have a quick game of Nonce or Not plus much much more….

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Episode 217: Ratting in Rutland

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back for the New Year and talk about feeling the cold, falling asleep watching films, Steve Cullens DVD collection, Paddy giving somebody the Last Rites and scooping his mothers ashes into a biscuit tin. The boys talk about “Spotlight on the Troubles”, the Swans have got a new manager, Ryan’s been on the chocolate mushrooms at the CVC gig in Cardiff and the boys welcome back “Nonce or Not” plus much much more…..

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Episode 216: insert bad taste title here

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are back and talk about Carnivore diet, Air Fryers, not sharing Nachos in the Cinema, Michael Duff being sacked and one sighted medical thinking. Paddy has some sad news about his Dad and the boys discuss not being invincible forever, Cwm Albion have hit the big time, Man vs Fat is changing lives, their favourite Christmas films, Ronnie O’Sullivan documentary, the upcoming CVC gig in Cardiff, Ryan’s wife pissing on his chips regarding Reading Festival and Paddy’s mother being proud about him being called a Paedophile over the old Morfa stadium plus much much more….

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Episode 215: Anthony Wright

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Swansea City Under 21 Coach Anthony Wright in an AiC that is over 6 years in the making. Anthony talks about the U21 schedule, the player well-being app, fast tracking players through age groups and Paddy has never forgiven Anthony for ousting him out the Bishop Vaughan football team. Anthony talks about being scouted by Liverpool as a kid, playing in the same team as some famous Liverpool names, catching trains on his own at 14 years of age, making his pro debut for Oxford, playing for Wales B, rupturing his Achilles, taking West End to the top of the Welsh league and how proud he is when he sees Academy boys make the 1st team plus much much more….

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Episode 214: Kevin Allen

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Twin Town director Kevin Allen and discuss the origins of Ambition is Critical, Kevin growing up as the child of a Submarine Engineer, moving to London at 17 and working in theatre with Danny Boyle. Kevin talks about travelling with England football hooligans at Italia 90, hiding in the jungle while loving in Singapore, pig farming in Ireland, driving Mini cabs in London, interviewing Pele in Japan and turning down the opportunity to direct Elf plus much much more….

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Episode 213: Brett Johns

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Welsh MMA pioneer Brett Johns and talk about their mutual love of jackets (again), Brett meeting Nick Love, catching a cold because of queuing for Adidas trainers, visiting Italy and Lorenzo Osti choosing his new jacket colour for him. Brett talks about how he nearly retired this past year, starting roles in MMA refereeing and commentary, designing his own Weekend Offender T-shirt, signing with the PFL and taking his dog on Heno plus much much more…..

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Episode 212: Enzo Maccarinelli

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by former WBO Cruiserweight Champion of the World Enzo Maccarinelli and talk about Enzo meeting 3 out of the legendary 4 Kings, purposely causing aggro on Twitter, his Dad Mario’s history and the time Mario slapped Mike Doyle. Enzo talks about how Paddy used to bully him in school, seeing Russell Crowe ringside at his fight, having a pint with Sylvester Stallone, headlocking Mike Tyson, being part of the golden era of Welsh boxing and the organising the sit Bonymaen ABC Boxing show in more than 15 years plus much much more…..

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Episode 211: Monsoon in Monmouthshire

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back for Season 7 of AiC. During their little break Ryan’s survived Storm Betty and the very next day Storm Lewi at Noel Gallagher’s big gig in Caldicot Castle, Paddy has travelled to Merthyr with the boys to see CVC and both AiC members have had the night of their lives at the Pastel gig at The Bunkhouse. Ryan drops in some Swans gossip, Paddy admits to fly-tipping and the boys discuss Jada Pickett-Smith mugging of the Fresh Prince, Gyro’s, the Carnivore diet and Ebanie Bridges being one of the coolest people they’ve ever met plus much much more….

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Episode 210: Ask AiC

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0100

The lads see out Season 6 with a bang as they do another “Ask AiC” where listeners get to ask any question they want and it must be answered by the boys. From Dream Pubs to tours of Wales, who would you 2 foot if you had a chance to changing the ending of The Sopranos and even finding Madeline McCann in your garage. Nothing is off limits in this marathon length season finale…..

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Episode 209: Ioan Harris

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by one of the hottest prospects in UK MMA Ioan Harris and talk about crazy food portions in America, how Ioan recovers from a weight cut, his love for Ice Cream, being on the British Judo team as a Junior and winning the European title at the IMMAF’s. Ioan talks about his YouTube Vlogs, making sacrifices, the experience of fight week in America and the F1 at Silverstone. The lads discuss the last weekends incredible night of combat sport, Ioan talks about his American Road Trip, his upcoming grappling match at Polaris and his eating challenges plus much much more….

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Episode 208: The Buffer Zone

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and alcohol free as Ryan has had to give up the booze, Paddy has bought mouthwash to stop stinking of garlic and the lads talk extortionate alcohol free beer prices, Ryan has been to see Madness, had a Steak with Rob Beckett and stepped into the Buffer Zone at UFC London. The lads talk stolen mopeds, the huge upcoming fight weekend, the rise of the Nazis, The Pact, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland and the fact they’ve both missed the CVC gig at the Bunkhouse plus much much more….

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Episode 207: Josh Kaighin (featuring Tillie Cullen)

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Professional Boxer Josh Kaighin and talk about how injuries have effected his early career, the protocols for wrapping hands and the ups and downs mentally on fight week. Josh talks about starting at the bottom at the Warehouse, running amateur and White Collar shows side by side, running the Ibiza Marathon with not enough preparation and having a Horse that didn’t fit him. The boys talk about getting Fred Again in the Warehouse event centre, Josh talks about his crazy trips to New Orleans and Miami with James Lilley for BKFC, Paddy talks about the Plane ride from Hell on the way to Belamadena for a stag do, Ryan has been given the freebie of a lifetime as he’s off to London for the UFC and finally Tillie Cullen makes her AiC debut to talk about her 1st ever girls holiday away in Magaluf…..

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Episode 206: Sophie Davies

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea City’s Head of Media Sophie Davies and discuss her rise through the club, travelling with Swansea City Ladies, how being authentic is important, hosting the Welsh Cup draw, being hands on with creating documentaries and sharing in an Uber with Michael Laudrup. Sophie discusses meeting her football idols, the Swans new signings, hanging around with Lee Trundle, players she’s grown close with leaving the club, being involved with Soccer Aid, her love for fashion and being in the Cardiff City Press box when the Cabango winner went in plus much much more…..

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Episode 205: Steroids and Tramadol Have Saved the Day

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and talk about Paddy’s wild Glastonbury Festival weekend, flash Motorhomes, Gummi Bears and Alex Turner being up his own arse. Paddy’s been on the Nitrous Oxide and nearly got kicked out of Glasto for having a danger wee while Ryan has developed a man crush on Fred Again. Ryan’s finally watched Many Saints of Newark and is about to give Fake Festival the beans while Paddy is off on Bushbye’s Stag doo and keeps getting bought kids shoes by a mystery person plus much much more happening on this weeks AiC….

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Episode 204: Jack Carter and Nicky Harris

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Glastonbury Veterans, Jack Carter and Nicky Harris and discuss the Glasto ticket buying process, food stalls, needing the toilet, having an itinerary and the lost years due to Meow. The lads talk Survivor Series, the changing styles of music at the festival, rainy Glasto, drinks of choice for the weekend, red button action on iPlayer, grim trips home and Craig Charles on Crack plus much much more on this Glasto special…..

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Episode 203: Jonny Grey

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by former Head of Coaching at Swansea City Jonny Grey and talk about how it’s been a long time coming for Jonny’s appearance on AiC, signing a special contract with the Swans as a youngster, Jan Molby being a top drinker and a top player and Oli McBurnie being a top lad. Jonny talks about his basic ethos to help develop players, how there should be a statue of Roberto Martinez outside the stadium, his wild days with the AiC boys in Royal Mail and saying farewell to the Swans after 13 years to take a role with the Wales ladies team plus much much more….

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Episode 202: 4 Pills, 2 Weddings and a Funeral

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are sneaking one in and discuss the mental week following the Nathan Dyer episode of AiC. The boys talk Benidorm Segway Sex Shows, Ryan asks “Do we really need women”, Tilley is best mates with her Driving instructor and the In It Together Festival. The lads discuss the potential of a Cyber Pandemic, flares going off at local league cup finals, David Arquette in a Wrestling Death Match and the Schofield gets the Nonce or Not treatment plus much much more….

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Episode 201: Nathan Dyer

Tue, 23 May 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea City legend Nathan Dyer and discuss growing up in Trowbridge, the need to protect young players, being mates with Gareth Bale, training on Christmas Day and getting tapped up by Roberto Martinez. Nathan talks about the lost art of wing play, his partnership with Angel Rangel, the huge range of emotions felt playing and winning the Playoff Final and winning Supporters Player of the Year. Nathan talks about the differences between the Premier league and the Championship, playing against his idols, the infamous EFL Cup penalty incident, banging goals in against Cardiff, winning the Premier league with Leicester, falling out with Garry Monk, losing his passion for football, his new role as an Agent and the current Swansea City managerial situation plus much much more…..

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Episode 200: Cornelius Carr

Thu, 11 May 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by former WBF Champion of the World Cornelius Carr and discuss YouTube Boxing, the success of the Ingle Gym, Pig Farming and Corney turning pro with Frank Warren. Cornelius talks about the culture shock of moving to London, travelling to America to spar with Roy Jones Jr, the strangeness of Chris Eubank and his back and forth fight with Steve Collins. Cornelius talks about getting drunk with Tom Jones, being in a Morrisey music video, working in a film with Daniel Day Lewis, fighting inmates inside an American Penitentiary and writing his autobiography plus much much more and also includes an extra 45 minutes or so from the AiC lads as it’s the 200th episode….

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Episode 199: We Still Haven’t Organised F-All for 200

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back on the eve of the big 200 and they discuss man hugging, freezing in beer gardens, bum bags and Swansea Market. Paddy doesn’t know what a Macaroon is, Ryan kicked the arse out of the Heavenly Brunch, Craig Charles has come back from the dead and Tillie has booked her 1st girls holiday. The boys talk about the Trampolene homecoming gig, Brandon Scott’s Y-Fronts, Swans turning into Brazil 1970 for 45 minutes and David Koresh plus much more….

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Episode 198: Trutopia

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea’s globe trotting dance duo Trutopia as they talk about selling out Heaven on the night previous, their introduction to dance music through Escape and moving to London and causing havoc with their Night Mayor house parties. The boys talk about setting up their own record label, residencies in Ibiza and how being sound will just get you much further in life plus much much more…..

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Episode 197: Daniel Lerwell

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by former BKB World Champion Daniel Lerwell has he returns for his hat trick appearance on AiC just days before his return to the ring. It’s been nearly 4 years since Dan was last on and he talks about how he coped during Covid lockdown, his experience travelling to UFC Fight Island with John Phillips and his love of fishing. Dan talks about winning the World title, his new found love for weight training, how he eats before fights, an eye poke that nearly derailed his fight career, the Fury/Usyk debacle and being crowned the BKB King of the Punch machine plus much much more….

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Episode 196: Paris..Milan..Brynmelyn

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are fresh off their 1st (and potentially last) foray into the world of modelling but still have time to talk about going bald, manscaping your private parts and getting teeth done in Turkey. Paddy managed to get himself tickets to the amazing “Sorter” and Ryan is finally allowed a TV in his kitchen. The lads talk good manners, films they’ve not seen but should have, electric cars, Russell Brand in the US plus much much more….

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Episode 195: The Fillet Steak Thief

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back after a couple of busy weeks. Port Tennant has a new One Stop shop and Paddy is concerned that he’s already banned, Ryan has been to Old Trafford and the lads discuss the Munich Memorial. It’s been 10 years since the Swans EFL Cup win and the lads talk about the documentary released about it, Tillie has turned 18 and Paddy has had a weekend in the big smoke while Ryan has his 1st ever Theatre experience watching the amazing “Sorter”. James Lilley is set for a title fight, Liverpool have leathered Man United, The Last of Us has got the boys hooked and “Nonce or Not” gets a bit of a reboot plus much much more….

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Episode 194: Roan Crocker

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined for the 2nd time by Roan Crocker, fresh off his silver medal performance at the IMMAF World Championships. Roan discusses how he’s grown personally, as well as physically since he was last on AiC 3 years ago, how Covid effected the growth of his career and how his change in University course has opened to new avenues for him. Roan talks about his One Man Army assault on the World Championships in Serbia, missing his flight, fighting 5 times in 6 days and the heart warming welcome he received when he got home plus much more….

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Episode 193: Richard Mylan

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The boys welcome back Richard Mylan and talk about the huge response the 1st podcast got, Richard talks about how he wants to challenge people’s response to addiction, the boys talk about social media algorithms and sneaking into movies. Richard describes his process of writing his new play “Sorter”, the origins of Methadone, the drug purchase process, how a Play is put together, writing raps and Donna has been on a TV show plus much much more….

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Episode 192: Scott Pederson

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Welsh MMA star Scott Pederson and discuss his young start in combat sports, Jon Jones being a wild man, Scott’s early days of MMA and how win streaks can push a fighter into the limelight. Scott talks about representing Wales at the IMMAF championships, getting shouted at in Bahrain and chased out of Romania. Scott talks about training at SMMA, the evolution of MMA in Wales, fighting at the 3 arena in Dublin, the inspiration behind his nickname and his upcoming fight at Budo….

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Episode 191: Mal Pope

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and are joined by legendary Welsh singer Mal Pope and discuss his love for football as a kid, the changing face of Swansea over the years, sending a tape to John Peel when he was 12 and Elton John ringing his house. Mal talks about studying at Cambridge University, taking over Rob Brydon’s radio show, touring with Art Garfunkel, writing musicals and of course singing the theme tune for Fireman Sam plus much much more….

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Episode 190: Every Car Seat Has A Story

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and talk about their respective snow days, Christmas and banter at the Darts. Ryan has been to his 1st ever Pantomime, Paddy is still sugar free and the boys have chanced their way into the big time with a certain Swansea City video. The lads discuss The Last of Us, the Port Talbot Serial Killer, the chances of being allowed into America, outrageous holidays and Misfit Boxing plus much more…..

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Episode 189: Jack Jones

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The boys are back are back with Jack Jones from Trampolene after the pre-Christmas podcast got cancelled twice due to sickness. Jack talks about voice loss, celebrating 5 years of Poundland with a gig at The Bunkhouse, opening Swansea Arena, playing at the World Cup fan park and being shit on Soccer AM. Jack discusses the bands upcoming tour in 2023, choosing set lists, his love of MMA and drinking rum with Serge from Kasabian plus much much more in this marathon return….

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Episode 188: Cymru am Spliff

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and Paddy has got the Christmas decorations out. The lads talk about ruining excursion’s, transferring money in the 90’s, Denny’s wild Christmas party and Paddy has been hosting the Fan Park. Ryan’s getting angry about I’m a Celebrity, the boys have been watching Ancient Apocalypse, they air concerns about getting cancelled, spent an afternoon at the Swans and been horrified by Balenciagagate….

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Episode 187: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Nigel and Pancho from clothing label San Portablo and discuss Nigel’s “Dizzy Angel” clothing shop in the 90’s, Terrace culture and clothes and San Portablo wanting to pioneer Welsh fashion. Pancho talks about the skate scene and the origins of Dirty Sanchez, playing Bangkok Roulette, getting branded in Arizona, nearly drowning with the Marines, being in a Nike advert with Wayne Rooney and Howard Marks teaching English to Biggie Smalls. The boys discuss the origins of San Portablo, Nige being a Councillor in Port Talbot, Wales chances at the World Cup plus much much more…..

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Episode 186: We Are Falling Apart Here

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are in agony as Ryan has wrecked his shoulder and Paddy has tried to copy Marv from Home Alone. Ryan discusses his love of Crocodiles and fear of London’s tube system, Paddy talks about the night that was “too much for a Tuesday” and his near death experience on the Waltzers. The boys talk Glastonbury tickets, bands on their live gig wish list, the Tosh documentary, Loaded magazine and thinking they’d been cancelled plus much much more….

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Episode 185: Rhys Herbert

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back with Rhys Herbert as he prepares to go to Qatar with Wales for the World Cup. Is he Technical Director of Football, Head of Team Operations or just the ball boy? As per usual AiC makes a mess of things as the lads talk Swans beating Cardiff, rules and regs for travelling to the World Cup and Saudi Arabia’s mirrored city. Rhys talks about coaching in the US, travelling helping him get the job with Wales, Paddy’s hoping for a Royal Mail strike on the day of Wales games and Ryan finds out the Shark on the Freeway during a hurricane is fake plus much much more….

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Episode 184: You Knows I Loves the Bumpy Cars

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100

The boys are going back Lockdown style over the phone as Paddy is In Trecco Bay ready to go and watch Pete-loaf. Ryan’s on the Aldi Red Wine and the boys discuss over competitive Germans playing water polo, why you don’t open Karaoke with Sweet Caroline and Jeffery Dahmer was a bit of an oddball. The lads talk Tsunami’s, Ashley Williams scrapping at the kids football, the AiC reverse psychology firing the Swans up the table and being the biggest chancers in the history of Podcasting…..again, plus much much more…..

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Episode 183: Smiley

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and are joined by Swansea’s most popular young DJ, Smiley, and discuss him being a literal Giant, nicknames, Smiley starting out at House parties and the current state of the music scene in Swansea. Smiley talks about not needing to drink at gigs, meeting his DJ heroes, getting song requests, playing after Roger Sanchez at Escape into the Park and the boys discuss the line up for next years In It Together Festival pus much much more…..

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Episode 182: Greg Pickin and Justin Thomas

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are back with Greg and JT from 100% Old Skool and are talking about drinking on a school night watching Pastel in the Bunkhouse, Greg discusses his 18 month up and down ride since opening Bar Heaven, 100% Old Skool have hit Ibiza and Greg has a run in with the Garda Civilia. The AiC boys have been given a present from a listener, had a disagreement about this seasons artwork, Fiona Davies is a World Champion, Chris Jenkins once upset GGG and Donna has met the Royals plus much much more…..

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Episode 181: Fear and Loathing in Landore

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back for Season 6 after an extended lay off, both with explanations as to why Season 5 ended so abruptly and the lay off was extended. The lads discuss tipping, how you don’t want your food delivered on a bicycle, getting Hot Dogs while watching Top Gun Maverick and Paddy is banned from McDonald’s again. The boys talk about Little Elvis smashing Greece, why haven’t football boots got better over the years, the Great Reset is happening, the Queen has died, the Swans are garbage and Ryan’s Dad crashed into his car plus much much more….

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Episode 180: Surviving Sleep Depravation

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and Ryan is a new man after finally getting a decent Kip in. The lads discuss the Senna documentary, We Own This City, Stranger Things and The Comedy Store. Paddy is off to London to watch Top Gun: Maverick, Ryan’s been to watch the local boys boxing and the Knebworth weekender gets a full breakdown plus much much more…..

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Episode 179: Oliver Treviso

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Oliver Treviso and discuss him having Ticks pulled out of his ass by a stranger, banana farming in Australia, living in a cave and experiencing Covid while in Morocco. Oli talks doing absolutely no planning for the original Trevs Trek, camping in haunted woods, the importance of personal hygiene and random acts of kindness from strangers. The boys have been to Knebworth, commentated at the Liberty Stadium, seen Alice Cooper in the arena, Wales are in the World Cup and Paddy tells the Dean Gaffney story plus much much more….

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Episode 178: Monkey Pox

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100

The boys had a week off to go and see Rob Beckett but are back and Ryan’s Fox issues have returned, Paddy’s trying to handle life without his phone and Newt has been smuggled into Benidorm. The lads discuss Solo pint drinking, Tony Hawks documentary, Paddy’s Popemobile nearly going up in flames, Monkey Pox being the new pandemic, Ryan gives his review of the Swans season and Sellebrity have invited the buffoons back for commentary plus much more…..

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Episode 177: James Lilley

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by one of their favourites as Bare Knuckle boxing Poet James Lilley returns to AiC. James describes how Covid effected his career, the Achilles injury that sidelined him, the sacrifices that he has to make and how the sport of Bare Knuckle is evolving. James talks about winning the British title for BKB, travelling to America for his BKFC debut, eating challenges, Poetry, being a Stephen King fan and his hopes for BKFC London plus much much more…..

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Episode 176: Easycrem™️

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and discuss fighting family members, competitiveness in kids and standard differences in eras of the Senior league. The Spanish are trying to stop All inclusives, Ryan’s been slandered with Pot Noodles, Amber Heard took a dump in Jonny Depps pillow and Paddy invents a quick and easy way to save the aggro of a funeral plus much much more….

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Episode 175: Ask AiC

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are back with another instalment of Ask AiC where all manner are questions are fired at the boys….

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Episode 174: Paul “Skin” Phillips

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by a pioneer of the skateboard scene Paul “Skin” Phillips and discuss him being ground zero of the skateboard scene in Swansea, playing football with Dean Saunders, starting out in Photography and how sending photos to skate magazines took him from the dole to a six figure salary. Paul talks about having around 700,000 photos in his house, being in the hood in LA, having his very own Adidas trainer and finding out Snoop Dogg has his very own Blunt roller plus much much more…..

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Episode 173: James Todd

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by James Todd and discuss his new venture JT Boxing, how The Warehouse is the best gym in the country, Josh Kaighin’s impressive pro debut and Ryan’s trip to Wales/Austria. James talks about being in the Calzaghe Clan, moving to LA, sparring at The Wildcard gym, meeting Antonio Tarver and crashing a car in Florida. The lads discuss the recent Wood/Conlan classic, Drive to Survive, James Lilley’s US BKB debut and the slap heard around the world plus much more….

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Episode 172: Brett Johns

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000

After an over 2 year absence, one of the boys favourites Brett Johns is back on AiC and discusses meeting Connor McGregor in Dublin, being seen as an old dog these days and nearly getting pulled from his latest fight all together. Brett talks about training at Shore MMA, the need to be aware of BJJ nerds, his reasons for leaving the UFC, starting his own MMA promotion, bringing a Bellator show to Wales and the lads give Brett a gift for his hat trick appearance plus much much more…..

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Episode 171: Viruses Don’t Kill People, Russians Do

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are going to have to keep their heads down for a bit as they go deep on Ukraine/Russia, Pfizer having the largest criminal fine in history, Canada going full dystopian nightmare and also Paddy has run over somebody’s sheep. Ryan’s been to the Darts and some Pro Wrestling, Storm Eunice has destroyed the city, Junkies are starting on council workers and the North Bank Beer Club are giving Paddy a headache plus much much more on this weeks AiC….

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Episode 170: Shaun Macdonald

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by ex-Swans midfielder Shaun Macdonald and discuss his move into property, how having kids changed his outlook on football, pressure put on youngsters in the game and his time in Swans development. Shaun talks about making his debut for his hometown team, becoming Wales record cap holder at Under 21 level and Gareth Bales ability. Shaun talks about understanding his place in a squad, his 1st permanent move away from home, Eddie How being a perfectionist, promotion to the Premier league and breaking his leg plus much much more….

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Episode 169: Ray Jones

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Ray Jones and discuss growing up in Greenhill, the Sex Pistols playing at Dora’s, Rays band getting sued by The Sun and giving up drink after an unfortunate wedding incident. Ray talks about going to jail and moving to London, going on tour with the Clash and Joe Strummer giving him £500 for a flat. Ray talks about starting the Notting Hill Panto, playing cricket at the British version of The Playboy Mansion, buying a Pub in San Francisco and still singing in his 70’s plus much more…

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Episode 168: Scott Otten

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by former Ospreys hooker Scott Otten and discuss him being from a football family, coaching at Swansea Uni, being wired from coffee tasting and thankfully Paddy informs us that he doesn’t have piles. The boys discuss the pressures of the 1st tee at a golf course, missing being with the boys on game days, Scott describes his rise through the Rugby youth system, travelling to New Zealand with Wales Under 20’s, the injury which ended his career and channelling his energy into his coffee business plus much much more….

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Episode 167: Super Cars and Santa Outfits

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back after an extended Christmas lay off. The boys played football together for the 1st time in years, the Darts was massive over the Yuletide period and Paddy’s been caught pissing in a lane. Ryan’s finally watched the fantastic “I Believe in Miracles”, Paddy’s saving Christmas by dressing up as Santa while Ryan has ignored any charity by buying him self an outrageous car. The Time Square Killer is a complete lunatic, Balenciaga are having everyone’s pants down and Tillie is the new female face of the casual scene plus much much more…..

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Episode 166: Pastel and Jordan McGuire

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by James and Jack from Pastel and Jordan from The Bunkhouse 2 weeks out from their huge homecoming gig. The lads talk about Covid cancelling their tour, learning how to write songs after losing a band member and Paddy’s got Viagra adverts on his Instagram. Jordan talks about how Covid has and still effects the hospitality sector, Jack and James talk about playing Isle of Wight festival, buying a camper van from Travellers, knocking Coldplay off the top of the vinyl alarum charts and the AiC boys are forced to keep a huge secret plus much much more….

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Episode 165: Covid Killed the AiC Star Part 2 - The Moronic Variant

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back on the phone as Paddy has his turn at getting Covid and Ryan has already planned his funeral. The boys find out that Superman is now gay, talk about Government cover ups, Gihslaine Maxwell and Ryan is so tired he’s finally roped into a Christmas PJ’s photo. Paddy suggests Father Christmas may get the Operation Yewtree treatment, Ryan pretends to be the King in the North, Swans fans are fighting over flags and AiC gets some love from the people of Spotify plus much much more….

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Episode 164: Steve Lomas and Paul Whittaker

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Swansea rave scene pioneers Steve Lomas and Paul Whittaker and discuss Lomas starting off as a Hip Hop DJ, Paul moving to Swansea and starting Pulse club night, the pair meeting while Lomas was on Acid and Paul taking Ecstasy for the 1st time. Paddy recounts his involvement in the Martha’s scene, the boys discuss the Criminal Justice Act, Judge Jules and his trumpet, Paul has a run in with The Krays and Lomas car goes up in flames plus much much more…..

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Episode 163: Kevin “Newt” White

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by one of the original Swansea terrace casuals Kevin “Newt” White and discuss starting going to watch the Swans, being at ground zero for the casual culture scene, travelling to Shepard’s Bush to get clothes and big away days with the Swans. Kev talks about travelling to watch Hatton/Mayweather, football hooligans becoming public enemy number 1, getting arrested in Panathanikos and getting flattened by his goat plus much much more……

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Episode 162: Jack Jones

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Trampolene front man Jack Jones and talk about him being 2 years sober, being a decent footballer as a kid, growing up in the same neck of the woods as Ryan and moving to London. Jack talks about his love for poetry, watching Artic Monkeys play the Olympic stadium on his own, being best mates with Pete Doherty, supporting Liam Gallagher and Crohn’s disease plus much much more…..

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Episode 161: Covid Killed the AiC Star

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back on opposite sides of the city as Ryan has Covid and is feeling rather smug about it. Paddy’s house got a visit from a squirrel, junkies are showing greater signs of durability and Ryan’s squeezed his sons 1st spot. The boys discuss Swans/Cardiff and for some reason Cardiff are crying about a celebration. Ryan finally watched Supersonic, Paddy has been to see Kasabian and the boys discuss Fury/Wilder plus much more…..

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Episode 160: Ed Kurno

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea’s jet setting DJ Ed Kurno and talk about him being Yellow Cabs number 73, fighting on a longboat in Thailand, headlong a New Year Eve gig in Johannesburg and how he got his start in DJ’ing. Ed talks about DJ battles in Ibiza, producing records in Norway, starting up his own business Yo-Cart, being mates with Brandon Block and his now famous appearance on Come Dine with Me plus much much more….

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The Boys are Back in Town

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are back for Season 5 and have been up to all sorts during their break. Speedy Gonzales has been cancelled, Jack Shore is flying in the UFC, Ryan has been above his level of peasantry by going to Celtic Manor and Paddy has snuck his daughter on stage with Todd Terry. The boys have broken into the football commentary game, Paddy spent a wild evening in a toilet, Ryan’s unimpressed with the Swans start to the season, Swansea has 2 Bare Knuckle boxing Champions and Paddy gives his verdict on Many Saints of Newark plus much much more…..

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Episode 158: We (Just About) Got Away With it Again

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The boys have finally reached the end of season 4 and Ryan has some exciting work news and Paddy has been hanging about with Big John Fury. Port Tennant has got a flasher, the Olympics is becoming a bit of a farce and the lads finally discuss the Euro’s. Steve Cooper has left the Swans and Ryan predicts a rough season ahead, Paddy has talked himself into another huge MC’ing gig and the boys run down the whole of season 4 of AiC plus much more….

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Episode 157: James Vyes

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by “The Cocktail Man” James Vyes and discuss the ridiculously hot weather, Donna’s Band connection, working in Sunny Beach and meeting the love of his life. James talks about being released by Cardiff City, travelling to America, starting bar work, the highs and lows of becoming an entrepreneur and meeting Lord Sugar plus much much more….

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Episode 156: Darrell Jones

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by their good friend Darrell Jones and discuss Americans not knowing what Wales is, HBO documentary “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark”, Darrell being in America when Richard Ramirez was arrested and being the only white guy in Inglewood. The lads talk about the riots in South Africa, Ryan’s son has become a Tik Tok superstar, Darrell gets mugged by a one legged woman in a wheelchair and Paddy gets really lost in Florida plus much much more….

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Episode 155: Gary Lockett

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by former WBU Middleweight Champion Gary Lockett and discuss how he keeps boxing separate from his home life, being hit really hard by Ryan Rhodes, getting abused by Kelly Pavlov fans in Atlantic City and sparring Joe Calzaghe. Gary discusses realising that he had power in his punches, Josh Taylor not getting the recognition he deserves, Enzo Maccarinelli in Russia, his split with Liam Williams and Chris Jenkins being bonkers plus much much more…..

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Episode 154: Richard Mylan

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by actor Richard Mylan and discuss being spoilt for choice these days when it comes to TV programmes, Richard leaving for London at age 12, trying to keep his ballet dancing award quiet in school and Donna getting bit by Richard’s Dad’s dog. Richard opens up about having addiction issues and overcoming them, starring in the Starlight Express in the West End, behind the scenes of TV acting, the documentary “Richard and Jaco- Living with Autism” and moving back home to Swansea plus much much more….

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Episode 153: Greg and Justin from 100% Old Skool

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined By Greg and Justin from 100% Old Skool and discuss the origins of 100%, building a brand during lockdown, persistence in trying to stage events and the AiC boys appearances on the 100% Pod. Greg discusses being a pro boxing Bank manager, Justin losing his job due to covid, Swansea’s past music scenes, test events, the boys have a massive announcement and Ryan’s wife has hopefully not died during the recording plus much much more….

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Episode 152: Ben Crocker

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by one of Swansea’s brightest Boxing prospects Ben Crocker and discuss his amateur days, training in the Premier Club, the Fury/Wilder 3 Press Conference and how Covid has effected the amateur scene. Ben discusses the hand injuries that have stalled his career, starting his own gym and Boxing glove brand, turning pro with Gary Lockett and Mayweather/Logan Paul plus much much more…

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Episode 151: Jack Carter

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0100

On the eve of the Euro 2021 competition the boys boys are joined by Jack Carter to discuss Wales hopes for the tournament. The lads discuss the 1st Euro’s they ever watched, the potential of Chris Coleman as Swans manager, the German mentality, there’s political instability in the Eastside and Michel Platini is a dodgy bloke. Paddy and Jack discuss their Euro 2016 experiences, Glastonbury memories, the current Welsh squad and Jack remembers the “Megabus incident” and going to watch Jay Harris fight in Texas plus much much more….

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Episode 150: We Don’t Know What We’re Doing

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back with what should be a very special 150th episode but in true AiC fashion they’ve organised nothing. They talk the benefit of Covid being table service in pubs, the Swans play-off final loss and overview of the season and the Alex Ferguson documentary. The boys discuss the recent Mayhill riots, beep-beep effecting more than just the Trade Centre Wales mush, the AJ/Fury/Wilder fiasco and unearthing a TV gem in City on a Hill plus much much more.....

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Episode 149: Karl Lewis

Thu, 20 May 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea’s own Mr Saturday Night Karl Lewis and talk about him starring in Oliver as a kid, supporting the Backstreet Boys, being involved in pub brawls at gigs and and embarrassing moment getting caught short. Karl lifts the curtain on the X-Factor audition process, singing on Cruise ships, becoming an Olly Murs tribute act, Covid shutting down his career and wearing panty liners under his armpits plus much much more.....

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Episode 148: Luke Powell

Thu, 13 May 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Luke Powell from Instagrams fasting growing clothes resale site SA4 Lockup and talk about the beginning of their mutual love of fashion, Ryan and Paddy’s crash course in smashing in store cards in the late 90’s, Luke’s displeasure at fake clothes sellers and sneaking into the Swans training ground as a kid. The boys discuss the history of Stone Island, Luke describes how he’s building an Instagram business, buying Holy Grail jackets, getting healthy and Oli McBurnie rightly giving somebody a slap.....

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Episode 147: JPH

Thu, 06 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea’s on internet sensation JPH and discuss the beginnings of the JPH persona, being recognised on the streets, fighting at a Goldie Looking Chain gig and the beef with ABM. JPH talks about what led to his arrest which made him miss the Podcast 1st time around, online abuse he has faced, bombing at stand up, gigging in Cyprus and the footage he cannot show plus much much more.....

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Episode 146: Have We Ever Really Had Enough?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and the boozers are open and there’s been scrapping in the Union. The boys talk about binning face masks, Bill Gates being an absolute rogue and trying to look at life differently. Florida doesn’t give a monkeys about Covid and that’s fine with AiC, Ryan Giggs needs a word with himself, the Swans have limped into the playoffs and they just don’t make films like Se7en anymore plus much much more.....

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Episode 145: Dan Baglow

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea’s most famous food critic and host of Can We Talk Food, Dan Baglow and talk about his time on Royal Mail TV, the European Super League debacle, the success of Bar Stool sports and Paddy’s Dad has been hiding fish heads in bins. Ryan nearly shits himself in the taxi, Dan describes the Pizza point system, the boys discuss missing meals out, a love of Blue cheese, they get a surprise delivery from Burger Freakz and do an on air review and Donna launches a box of fries everywhere. It’ll leave you starving....

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Episode 144: Dan Chapman

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and joined by current BKB World Champion Dan Chapman as he talks about his amateur career, Jay Harris success in the pro game, training Andrew Selby and opening his own gym. Dan talks about becoming a Team GB athlete, the motorcycle accident which ended his Olympic dreams and talks honestly about rough upbringing plus much much more.....

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Episode 143: The Long Good Friday (on a Thursday)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and are still recovering from the super session that occurred before, during and after Swans loss to Cardiff. It’s been a year since the 1st lockdown, Kim Jong il was hell of a boy but sadly Michael Jackson is a complete nonce. The boys talk HBO’s Legendary Nights, Francis Ngannou is the scariest man alive, Pastels new track gets on Soccer AM and a certain Podcast Princess makes the boys proud plus much much more....

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Episode 142: Mark Little and Kurtis March

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Bristol Rovers defender Mark Little and former Swan Kurtis March as they discuss starting Swansea’s newest football academy, how Covid has effected their plans and fears of a number of kids losing interest in the game during this period. The lads discuss getting scouted as kids, Mark talks about Glenn Hoddle and Kurtis about Michael Laudrup. The boys discuss scrapping U23’s, getting used to dealing with pushy parents and Mark describes his rough time not getting paid by Bolton plus much much more....

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Episode 141: Wash Your Mouth Out Son....

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and feeling tense as it’s the South Wales derby this weekend and Ryan goes off on one early. The boys discuss Jamal Lowe’s schlong, stats are nonsense yet again, Piers Morgan is a twat and it turns out The Irishman is complete nonsense. The lads talk about going to the pictures on your own, Paddy is forced to do the Truffle Shuffle, Marvellous Marvin Hagler has sadly passed away and will the boys make it through Saturdays big event, plus much much more....

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Episode 140: Neil Andrews

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are backed and joined by 11 times Mr Wales Neil Andrews and discuss his start in Bodybuilding, drug taking within the sport, misinformation on diets and having to take lie detector tests. Neil talks about the importance of sleep, his 4 big influences, visiting Bruce Lee’s grave and 9/11 being an inside job plus much more....

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Episode 139: Klarnada Goose

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back in the room and completely taking a chance by letting the Twitter followers choose the name of this Podcast. Paddy has bumped into to a former owner of Barons, Ryan describes breaking multiple Taxi laws, left foot braking isn’t to be attempted ever and Travellers have taken over The Secrets car park. A busy Karen actually called Karen has grassed up a car wash, Mr Potato Head is a bloke, Pele has a dodgy goal record and Neil Warnock turns out to be a nice bloke plus much much more.....

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Episode 138: Ryan Stephens

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Mindset coach Ryan Stephens and discuss the effects of lockdown on Mental Health, the benefits of cold water swimming and the birth of the Wet Bandits, challenging yourself and being in school and laughing when you know you’re not allowed. Ryan talks about Ultra Marathon running, his love of Trance music and how he turned his life around after a trip to Prison plus much much more....

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Episode 137: Talksport Said It So It Must Be True

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Big week for the boys as Ryan has sold his soul to mass media after appearing on Talksport and bought a Hot Tub while Paddy is buying Gillets with the help of Klarna. The lads talk missing out at being at the Swans/Norwich game, the Capitol Hill riots, the Francesco Totti documentary, Boxing and the mob and America is a very crazy place yet again plus much much more...

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Episode 136: Jazz Richards

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and are joined by former Swansea and Wales star Jazz Richards and discuss the mental pressures of football, Jazz’s love for the game of football growing up and making a move from Centre midfield to Right back. Jazz talks about his love for Chris Coleman, playing for Wales at Euro 2016, sitting in Ian Holloway’s car listening to music and Chico Flores monkey plus much much more.....

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Episode 135: The Vax are Going Up

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and talk about this weekends McGregor/Poirier fight, Ryan is absolutely useless at buying presents, Paddy has a snoring issue and Floyd Mayweather is on the Au Vodka. The lads recount destroying Butlins, China can absolutely beat it and whisper it quietly but the Swans are pretty good plus much much more...

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Episode 134: Ashleigh Hopkins

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are back for 2021 and are joined by one of the most well travelled football coaches about Ashleigh Hopkins as he talks about doing work experience with Alan Curtis, living in Cheltenham race course and meeting Andy Bell from Erasure in Argentina. Ash discusses coaching all over the world, being Manager of Wales Walking football team, the COVID situation in Singapore and Dai Thomas hitting Mark Aizelwood with a rolled up sock plus much much more....

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Episode 133: Ask AiC Xmas Phone in

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back with a live phone in which could have been a complete disaster but surprisingly went pretty well and featured a guest appearance by Swansea’s only World Boxing Champion Enzo Maccarinelli......

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Episode 132: Don’t Let The Grinch Ruin Your Christmas

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are back and are watching the boxing while discussing a range of topics from Season 6 of The Sopranos to causing havoc in hotels to Wrestling documentaries and the joy of rattling birds while away on holiday as youngsters plus much much more....

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Episode 131: Jordan McGuire and Carl Dent

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by the brains behind Section 27 Clothing, Jordan and Carl, and discuss the death of Maradona, the Red Shoe Diaries and Paddy is obsessed with The Crown. Jordan talks about how he got involved in The Bunkhouse, his part in the AiC artwork, the boys have a House music history lesson, Carl talks about his involvement with Sa1ute and of course the inspiration behind latest clothing brand Section 27 plus much more....

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Episode 130: Jimmy Rimmer

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by former Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Swansea City Keeper Jimmy Rimmer and talk about Jimmy starting off in goals as a kid, signing for Man Utd and going on the ale with his mucker George Best. Jimmy describes being on the bench at the 1968 European Cup final, moving to Arsenal and becoming Player of the Year and shots of Whisky before games. Jimmy has a phone call with Bobby Robson which upsets Sir Bobby but then goes on to win the league and European Cup with Villa before Doug Sharpe tries giving him some Goalkeeping advice. All this plus much much more....

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Episode 129: Mr Miyagi’s Dungeon

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The boys have left it late but decided to get their act together and get stuck into the Swans being half decent, Daniel Larrusso being a knob and Mr Miyagi potentially having a sex dungeon. Ryan has been getting grief off Beer snobs this week, Paddy has been watching the American election, Donna and Tilley have been baking and Ryan nearly blew up his family on Bonfire Night plus much much more.....

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Episode 128: Drakeford’s Dad Sells Avon

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are back and Ryan has made it in life as he has a new Beer Pump, Paddy’s been to Swansea Bay Pop Up, the Swans have been pretty decent recently and Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t think Stevie Wonder is blind. The boys discuss a disappointing Clydach Murders programme, Welsh independence, the Paul Gascoinge documentary and the lights go out.... Was it the COVID Police after hearing Ryan’s new Doomsday scenario or is it just the fact the Paddy hasn’t paid his electric? All will be revealed plus much more....

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Episode 127: Robin Deakin

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and joined by “Rockin” Robin Deakin and he discusses his beginnings in Boxing, turning Pro with Frank Warren and going on one of the most famous losing streaks in Boxing history. Robin talks about some of the top Pros that he faced, Social media trolls and his happiness at finding love and moving to Swansea plus much much more.....

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Episode 126: You Can Take Our Pubs but You’ll Never Take Our Podcast

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys have survived for another week and Ryan is about to set up a Go Fund Me for when he finally gets nicked for travelling for the Podcast while Paddy should have won the Postcode Lottery. People have seemingly forgotten that a guy in China once ate a bat, there’s a new Borat movie coming out, Top Gear is brilliant again, table service in the pub could be the way forward and the lads try to finally draw the line under COVID plus much more....

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Episode 125: Neil Navarra

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by international DJ and all around wild man Neil Navarra and talk about his start in DJ’ing, working for Miss Moneypennys, DJ’ing all over the world and a serious fashion disaster. Neil talks about doing the Gumball rally, getting banned from the Grand Canyon, surfing and now becoming a Deli owner plus much much more...

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Episode 124: Above the Law

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:00:00 +0100

The boys have survived another week in a mad world and are worried they may get raided during the Podcast. Ryan has been hounded by Tea snobs on Instagram and is planning on building a bar in his back garden while Paddy hasn’t even got a door on his shed. The lads talk Fraudiola, the NBA Playoffs, The Challenger documentary series on Netflix plus much much more....

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Episode 123: Kristian O’Leary

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea City legend Kristian O’Leary and have a chat about his early years, joining the Swans as a 14 year old and who’s boots he cleaned. Kris talks about Kevin Cullis, Jan Molby, Swansea City’s youth system, the last year of the Vetch, having many “pinch yourself” moments during his career and kicking over Louis Van Gaal’s Filofax plus much much more.....

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Episode 122: F**k the New Normal

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0100

The lads are back for season 4 and ready to cause more carnage as they dive straight into the Kev Johns situation and they’re not having the term “The new normal”, especially when there’s raves going on in Wuhan. Paddy’s had to wear a mask swimming in Trecco Bay, Ryan’s typically unenthusiastic about the Swans upcoming season and the boys discuss the potential for no fans at local league plus much much more....

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Episode 121: No Longer Socially Distant

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back in the room together after a long period apart for the last episode of season 3 of AiC. Paddy has got himself in trouble with comments he made about Donna and Ryan has been discovering new places in West Wales. The lads discuss how the year has gone on the Podcast, Fear City, Saddam Hussein being a wrong in and review the Swans season plus much much more.....

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Episode 120: Don't Let Me Go Ry

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and taking full credit for Swans miraculous last minute push for the Playoffs. The AiC boys will not be wearing face masks under any circumstances, Mike Tyson is set to fight a Great White Shark and Roy Jones Junior and Ryan may have to fight a Snake. Paddy has had cake and custard for dinner, Brett Johns has grinned out a tough win at UFC Fight Island and the boys discuss inbred families plus much much more....

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Episode 119: Fantastic Mr Fox

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and boozing and doing a piss poor job of explaining the #Wayfair conspiracy. Ryan has fried his head watching The Fall of the Cabal, Paddy explains the Free Britney movement and the Welsh boys are doing us all proud at UFC Fight Island. The Swans last 2 results seem to have ended their Playoff hopes, the boys discuss the death of Jack Charlton and have an amazing surprise courtesy of Dario's and Paddy attends the party of the year plus much much more....

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Episode 118: The Generational Game

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and Ryan is being pestered by Foxes that have been sent by the Illuminati, Paddy puts the world into 2 distinct categories and again everyone in the world wants to be a grass. The Swans of won 2 in a week mainly because they got slagged off on the last Podcast, 3 of Wales finest are in Abu Dhabi at UFC Fight Island and there's another round of everyone's favourite game "Nonce or Not" plus much much more.....

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Episode 117: The Governor

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and are slightly concerned that a few of their listeners would bang Paddy as a female. The lads discuss shoplifters, Danny Dyer, the arrest of Ghislane Maxwell and play another round of the biggest game on the Planet "Nonce or Not". The boys discuss the Wu Tang Clan and Richard Pryor documentaries on Sky, the potential for no local football in 2020 and Ryan goes old school and flips his lid about the Swans plus much much more....

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Episode 116: Red Pill or Blue Pill?

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0100

More lunacy from the lads as Ryan has discovered that there are Bats the size of humans in the Phillipines and Paddy witnesses Swansea's answer to the Carnaby Horse Fair. The lads discuss people not being allowed to have differing opinions, the cancel culture going after Joe Rogan and the Talking Sopranos Podcast. The boys play the 1st game of the potentially libellous "Nonce or Not", discuss the Swans win from the weekend, Liverpool win the Premier league and AiC just about fails to hit a huge milestone plus much much more....

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Episode 115: AiC in Wonderland

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys have had a mad week as there's Lama's in Port Tennant and Ryan has fallen down the biggest conspiracy rabbit hole yet. The lads are waiting to get the call from Sky Sports as they're big time news breakers, football is back, David Luiz is the biggest myth in football history, Paddy's big day out down SA1 has been ruined and the boys recommend some documentaries plus much much more.....

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Episode 114: The AiC With No Name

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0100

It's been a mad week for the boys as Paddy has offended Twitter and Ryan backed out of doing something similarly offensive which potentially would end the Podcast for good. So basically everyone is offended now and TV shows are being pulled down for being racist when they obviously aren't, Ryan throws some gossip into the mix about potential redundancies at the Swans and Paddy's got a serious Ant problem. The boys also talk the potential Fury/AJ match up, Matchrooms Fight Camp, UFC's Fight Island, Vietnam Films plus much much more....

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Episode 113: Chicken Run

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The world has gone mad but the lunatics run the asylum on AiC so it'll all be ok as Ryan has started his new job well by locking himself in the back of his van and Paddy is doing an impression of a chicken and laying eggs during the Port Tennant version of "In for a Penny". Ryan makes a guest appearance on 100% Old Skool, the boys discuss the Jeffery Epstein documentary series on Netflix, the riots in America, crazy queues at the reopening of McDonald's and some German has been nicked for killing Madeline McCann.... You couldn't make this stuff up

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Episode 112: Larry Birdbrain vs Tragic Johnson

Thu, 28 May 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and it's mixed emotions for Ryan as the Kick Up challenge finally ends but he's got a new job. The boys talk about Only Fans, a crazy trip in Mexico, The Last Dance finale and the equally brilliant Celtics vs Lakers Best of Enemies 30 for 30 plus much much more.....

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Episode 111: Eastsiders with Attitude

Fri, 15 May 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are back and Paddy has escaped the Port Tennant V.E celebrations unscathed while Ryan has finally decided unemployment isn't for him. The boys discuss whether Michael Jordan was a bully, give some War film recommendations, the weekends UFC and it's been 15 years since the last game at The Vetch....

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Episode 110: Sniffer Kelly's Cold War

Thu, 07 May 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and Paddy's lucky not to be banged up after Port Tennant Bingo goes a bit potty. Ryan's down another conspiracy rabbit hole, there's madness at KFC and the boys talk about once sharing a bath while off it. The Last Dance, Gangs of London and underrated Netflix films get talked about plus much much more.....

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Episode 109: Sigourney Beaver

Fri, 01 May 2020 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are back but are trying to keep their nut down after potentially being watched by the Chinese. Paddy is set to play Port Tennant Bingo and Ryan is mildly disappointed with season 2 of Afterlife but still keeping himself motivated doing keep ups. Nobody seems to care that UFO's have been spotted in America, there's a crazy ghost story coming from Clydach and AiC is involved in a heated Virtual rugby game between Bonymaen and Morriston plus much much more.....

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Episode 108: Hiding drugs from NARC's doing keep ups in the Park

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are back and Ryan's exhausted from doing kick ups and Paddy's sunburnt. Ryan has upset the Bonymaen rugby boys and has to address a Tik Tok situation while Paddy has become the face of AU Vodka after an unfortunate photoshop. The lads talk about their favourite British Crime films, the enthralling "Out of the Shadows" documentary as well as the Chicago Bulls documentary series "The Last Dance" plus much much more.....

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Episode 107: Friday Night Under the Lights

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are back for a Friday night special and talk about Louis Theroux, Free Solo and the unbelievably good Maradona documentary. The listeners have all contributed with their favourite Friday night games from yesteryear, Paddy talks about going to a Stranger Things themed Secret Cinema and Ryan has become the David Koresh of the internet kick up world as well as listing his very tenuous favourite football films plus much more.....

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Episode 106: AiC isn't afraid of 5G

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0100

The boys have survived another week and Paddy is the busiest man in Swansea during this global Pandemic while Ryan has spent the last week boozing and doing kick ups. The lads talk Tiger King, the Sopranos Podcast, Politics, Dana White potentially buying an island and films to watch during the apocalypse plus much much more....

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Episode 105: AskAiC

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100

The boys are back with a marathon lockdown Ask AiC episode as they answer all the listeners question no matter how random or disturbing.....

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Episode 104: It's The End of The World As We Know It

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000

It's a mad one for the boys are they aren't together for the 1st time due to the lockdown. Paddy is on the bat phone and we go conspiracy crazy as AiC tries to get to the bottom of the Coronavirus outbreak. Ryan has gone on a career break, Paddy is working from home but they're both as dull as ever.......

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Episode 103: Jay Harris

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Jay Harris and talk about him signing with MTK Global, fancying his chances if there was ever a Flyweight WBSS tournament and his busy year. Jay discusses his fight week before his WBC Flyweight title fight, his Fight of the Year contender with Julio Cesar Martinez and getting drunk in a ropey part of Texas. Jay talks about working with Matchroom going forward, who he fancies fighting next, becoming a father in a few months and the boys talk Coronavirus and their worries plus much more....

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Episode 102: Josh O'Connor

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by one of the UK's hottest MMA prospects Josh O'Connor and discuss getting into Judo as soon as he could walk, becoming 2 time British Champion and travelling with Team GB. Josh discusses how he got started in MMA, training at CF24, his upcoming title fight at Cage Warrior academy and potentially going to IMMAF with the Welsh team. The boys discuss the weekends war between Zhang and Jedrzejczyk, Paddy causes a skiing accident and Ryan potentially kills thousands by downplaying the Coronavirus plus much much more.....

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Episode 101: Ricky Wright

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by one of the UK's top Combat sport MC's Ricky Wright and talk about how he got started, his fight night process, his dislike for David Diamante and upsetting Chechen security forces. The lads discuss IMMAF and the attempts to get MMA into the Olympics. The recent Fury/Wilder and Jay Harris/Martinez fights get a good going over and Ricky talks about travelling the world, sneaking his mother into Glastonbury and being on stage at a UFC event with UFC royalty plus much much more....

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Episode 100: James Thomas and Thomas Todd

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined for their very special 100th episode by Swansea City legend James Thomas along with his good friend Thomas Todd and discuss James time at Blackburn and the influence Kenny Dalglish had on him. James discusses his loan moves, not liking Neil Warnock, his move to the Swans and a certain hat-trick to help keep the Swans in the football league plus much much more....

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Episode 99: Pastel

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Jack and James from Pastel and talk about the boys moving to South Wales from Manchester, the process of writing songs, their inspirations, going on tour, addiction experiences in their lives and their homecoming gig in the Bunkhouse on April 11th plus much much more....

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Episode 98: Jack Shore

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +0000

The boys are on the road to Abertillery to meet UFC Bantamweight Jack Shore and discuss Jack being drug tested by USADA, the new and improved Shore MMA gym, going to America to train at Jackson/Winklejohn, the growth of Welsh MMA, his debut in the UFC and his upcoming fight on March 21st in London plus much much more.....

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Episode 97: Billy Pridmore

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Ryan's Dad and North Bank legend Billy Pridmore and talk about Billy becoming a Skinhead, Tommy Smith smashing Ossie Ardiles and sides that came down heavy to The Vetch in the 70's. Billy talks about going away with Chelsea, John Toshack becoming manager of the Swans and the rise through the leagues, trouble on the terraces and Thatchers crackdown on hooliganism plus much much more....

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Episode 96: Paddy's Finally Worked Out Twitter

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The boys go freestyle this week and cover pretty much anything you can think of except the actual thing this episode of AiC was named after....

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Episode 95: Brett Johns

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by UFC star Brett Johns and discuss what he's been up to for the last 18 months, fighting in the Staples Centre and getting asked his opinion on Donald Trump by TMZ. Brett talks about his love for away days with the Swans, being sponsored by Weekend Offender, buying his 1st house, travelling to the UFC Performance Institute, Visa issues for his upcoming fight and the boys go in deep on the Casual culture plus much much more....

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Episode 94: Kevin O'Donnell

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by good friend Kevin O'Donnell and talk about Kevin's time working in the Virgin Islands, avoiding Hurricanes, starting his own Boxing club and meeting Vince Vaughn. The lads also discuss the impact of the Joe Rogan Experience, Loaded magazine, David Icke, Quantum Physics and the JFK assassination plus much much more in this marathon episode....

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Episode 93: Chris Ware

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by old friend Chris Ware and discuss Chris building a new gym, the homeless situation in Swansea and the recent terror attack in London. The lads talk about their favourite club nights of all time, AJ vs Ruiz and Chris running out of petrol on the way to Glasgow plus much much more.....

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Episode 92: Ciaran Gibbons

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Ciaran Gibbons and talk about him becoming a Para, dressing up as Jesus in Bosnia, getting his start as an interviewer and meeting some of the biggest names in Boxing. Ciaran discusses his documentary "Firefighters Under Occupation", what it's really like in Palestine, having a gun pointed at him by an Israeli soldier and saving Enzo Macaranelli from a drunk boxing fan plus much much more....

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Episode 91: Kev Johns MBE

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by the legendary voice of Swansea City Kev Johns and discuss Wales qualifying for Euro 2020, Kev becoming a Church minister and where his love of Swansea City started. Kev talks about the Tony Petty demonstrations, his relationships with former players, staying up against Hull and his famous Wembley speech plus much much more....

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Episode 90: Daniel Lerwell and James Lilley

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Daniel Lerwell and James Lilley just over a week away from their huge fights at BKB19 and discuss the boys last fights, Daniel's KO going viral, Autism and mental health, Ancient Aliens, The Devil Next Door and the Cage fighting Drag Queens plus much, much more....

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Episode 89: AiC went to Rome to see the Pope

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +0100

Paddy has made it to the Welsh news and Ryan isn't impressed with the Swans latest performance against Brentford. The boys talk about the South Wales Derby, Jay Harris big win in Belfast, Top Boy, El Camino and the fallout from the Naked Martin Podcast plus much much more....

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Episode 88: Peter Jones

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Peter Jones and discuss Peter getting involved in terrace culture at a young age, writing a Swansea City fanzine and his labour of love which is "Tosh : A Feature Documentary". Peter talks about moving to London, making friends with some influential bands and writing books on The Libertines and Mel Nurse plus much much more....

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Episode 87: Naked Martin

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by internet sensation Naked Martin.....

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Episode 86: Captain Beany

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:00:00 +0100

The boys are on the road and travel to Port Talbot to meet legendary figure Captain Beany and discuss changing his name by deed poll, building the Baked Bean Museum of Excellence, winning 2009 Eccentric of the Year, his political career, running multiple marathons, being on Blind Date and his incredible charity work plus much much more....

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Episode 85: The One That Got Away....For Now

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are completely winging it after a guest fell through last minute and discuss Surviving R.Kelly, Naked Martin becoming a potential guest, No Context Hearn, an upcoming BKB road trip, the climate change hoax, Megan Rapinoe not being able to beat Ryan at World Cup Willy and the lads get serious for a minute.....

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Episode 84: Richard Cleverley

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by ex-Swansea City youth player Richard Cleverley and enter into a 3 hour rollercoaster of emotion that covers Richard's quest to make Mumbles Rangers a Welsh league team, finding his long lost brother, playing petrol roulette and Paddy incriminates himself in a potential #MeToo situation while in Bala in the late 90's plus much much more.....

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Episode 83: #AskEnzo with Enzo Maccarinelli

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined for their 2 year anniversary Podcast by former WBO Cruiserweight champion of the world Enzo Maccarinelli to do an #AskEnzo Q&A. Everything and anything goes in this one as Enzo answers questions about holding a school teacher hostage to which celebrity he'd like to punch....

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Episode 82: Angelo Dragone

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Welsh title challenger Angelo Dragone and talk about his late turn to boxing, travelling from Carmarthen to Swansea to train at the Premier gym and his upcoming fight against Kristian Touze. Angelo talks about his Italian heritage, fighting at the York Hall as an unlicensed boxer and how far he feels he can go in the sport. The lads discuss Swans impressive win over Birmingham, AJ calling Lennox Lewis "a clown" and Conor McGregor's apology plus much more....

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Episode 81: Carl Mainwaring

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by former Swansea City Striker Carl Mainwaring and he talks about signing for the Swans getting his league debut and how good Jan Molby was in training. Carl talks about life after football, owning a pub and the origins of Mainway Fitness. The boys talk Joe Rodon, Swans win at QPR and Oli Mcburnie in the away end plus much much more....

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Episode 80: "The AiC Podcast....is that still a thing?"

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are back with season 3 of #AiC and talk about going to the Stereophonics and Pete Tong gigs. Ryan meets the Bourgas Ultras, Paddy talks about going on holiday on a bus as a kid and the Swans get a little season preview. The boys talk about the upcoming Swansea Senior league season, the drones are circling again as the boys discuss the death Jeff Epstein and lots has been watched on Netflix plus much more....

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Episode 79: Lee Trundle

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined for the Season 2 Finale by Swansea City legend and talk about playing football in the school yard, Trunds move to Ammanford, the new Swans kits and Alan Curtis retirement. Lee discusses how it felt when the redundancy letters went around the club, Huw Jenkins departure and the arrival of Steve Cooper and Trevor Birch. The lads are still buzzing from the success of Ask AiC Live, Donna looks set to get her Hoover and Trunds pulls a fast one with tickets to see Michael Jackson plus much much more...

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Episode 78: Ask AiC Live

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0100

The boys go live for the very first time...strap yourselves in

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Episode 77: Richard "Rocky" Reynolds

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by legendary Swansea Doorman Rocky Reynolds and talk about Rocky breaking his arm while arm wrestling, the influence Nigel Page had on his Boxing career and his dreams of making it big when he 1st turned pro. Ryan went viral on the weekend and Rocky talks about how he came to start working on the door, dealing with the Samoan Rugby team and getting Lawerence Dallaglio in a headlock plus much much more....

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Episode 76: Roan Crocker

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Welsh MMA prospect Roan Crocker and discuss how he got into BJJ, training at the Chris Rees Academy, entering and winning Gold at the European IMMAF Championships and the potential for MMA in the Olympics. The lads discuss being huge Fanboys, Chernobyl, Ryan has another bit of Swans gossip and Paddy outs himself as a Peeping Tom plus much much more....

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Episode 75: Lee West and Paul O'Dwyer

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Trampface lads Lee West and Paul O'Dwyer. Paddy gets caught stealing in the cinema, Paul finds the Black Market in Iraq and the Tramps discuss the addiction of War. The Tramps talk about setting up Trampface, travelling to Paris and witnessing the Yellow Vest Riots, going back to the Calais Jungle and the industry of Human Trafficking. The Tramps get arrested after crossing the English Channel in a dinghy and Westy and Paddy torture Ryan about their weekend away in New York....

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Episode 74: Groundhog Day

Wed, 22 May 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are back after Ryan's nose op and discuss men needing to be on their own sometimes, GTA5 and the Game of Thrones finale. The lads talk about Swans releasing players, Graeme Potter leaving and the twitter meltdown that followed. Paddy has a microwave on his head, Saints 3rds win the cup and Trevor Birch wins the boys over with his latest statement to the fans plus much much more.....

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Episode 73: Jaimie Elias

Wed, 08 May 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by the General Secretary of the Swansea Senior League Jaimie Elias and discuss the use of 4G pitches, the costs of hosting a finals day at the Liberty Stadium and dealing with attacks of referees and game abandonments. The lads do the draw for which team gets the Home dressing rooms at the upcoming finals, Jaimie discusses the West Wales Premier league, the "Comet system" and travelling to Turkey to have a hair transplant plus much more......

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Episode 72: James Lilley

Thu, 02 May 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by James "Lights Out" Lilley and talk about James sparring Biggie Morris, John Phillips and Daniel Lerwell. The boys discuss James future in BKB, classic boxing, the greatest TV shows of all time and their favourite serial killers plus much, much more.....

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Episode 71: The Transitional Period

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:00:00 +0100

The boys are excited by the upcoming AiC Live podcast, getting voted for in Podcast awards and Oli Mcburnie finally recognising Ryan's tattoo bet. Ryan is upset by Paddy's failure to have seen Aliens and the boys go on one about recent films they've watched. Saints 3rd team have reached a cup final, zonal marking and flat earth end up in the same conversation and the Team of the Year gets a once over plus much more.....

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Episode 70: Chris Jenkins and Greg Pickin

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by current British Welterweight Champion Chris Jenkins and his interpreter Greg Pickin and discuss Chris recent win over John Garton to lift the title, how he started boxing, going to 2 Commonwealth games as an amateur and winning Prizefighter. Gregs talks about starting his dance night 100% Old School and employing Chris as doorman, the boys discuss the recent bare knuckle boxing as well as the recent run of excellent form shown by the Swans plus much more.....

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Episode 69: Matthew Bound

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by former Swans centre back Matthew Bound and discuss Boundy starting out at Southampton, having a tough time at Stockport and finding a home at Swansea. Matt talks about the team spirit of that generation of Swans players, winning the old division 3 title, scoring the last ever goal in a South Wales derby at the Vetch, the contract issues he faced as the club nearly went under and being diagnosed with Testicular Cancer.....

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Episode 68: Millwall Kris

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Millwall Kris and discuss knifing in London, bringing kids up the right way, Paddy goes to Gerry Cinnamon and Ryan spreads a rumour. Kris talks about Millwall's season, the boys discuss getting a shout out at the Saints/Penlan game, Ask AiC Live becomes a reality, the McCann documentary and the Mosque shooter get the treatment and then the booze takes over and there's a free fall down the rabbit hole....

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Episode 67: Daniel Lerwell

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by BKB fighter Daniel Lerwell and talk about cutting weight, getting sponsorship, dealing with being diagnosed with Bipolar and his son being diagnosed with Autism. The boys discuss Daniels up and down road in combat sports, getting hit by John Phillips, fighting for the BKB British title, riding a bobsleigh down The Great Wall of China and the boys find out some troubling news about the Swans....

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Episode 66: Turn Em Into Lasagne

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Ryan's hungover from a heavy day at Cheltenham races and has a life changing moment as he meets Biggie Morris. The boys discuss Afterlife, never growing up, Kingsway cruising, Instagram, Chris Jenkins becoming British champion, John Phillips big fight this weekend, Celina's penalty and much more....

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Episode 65: Dan Gilmore

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

For the first time in a while the boys are getting boozy and are joined by Manager at Bistrot Pierre, Dan Gilmore and go through it all. Michael Jackson, the death of Keith Flynt, Glastonbury, Malmo, The AiC effect and Dan tells a story about the time he spear tackled a 16 year old girl while dressed as Fergal Sharkey plus much much more....

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Episode 64: Kyle Copp

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by former Swansea City striker Kyle Copp and they're all bouncing from another big win for the Saints on Saturday. Kyle discusses having a montage video, signing for the Swans at 6 years of age, his experiences through the academy system, the influence that Brendan Rodgers had on him and being involved with the 1st team at a young age. Kyle talks about Jonny Shelvey, needing international clearance to sign for Yeovil, hiding from Darren Way in Peppermint, moving to Spain and dealing with the language barrier plus much much more....

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Episode 63: Scott Coughlan

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Llanelli Town Goal Keeper Scott Coughlan and are buzzing after a big win for the Saints at the weekend, Scott talks about being signed by Cardiff at 8 years of age, Ryan discusses the Brentford game and the "boycott". The boys discuss the Stateside Jacks statement and the fallout, Scott talks about playing at some great stadiums, being released by Cardiff at 18, moving to Sweden, getting to play with Lee Trundle and Leon Britton and he sheds some light on the Craig Bellamy bullying allegations...

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Episode 62: Mervyn Griffiths

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by North Bank legend Mervyn Griffiths and discuss Merv joining the Army, Iraq being lawless, Napoli away, travelling to Israel and chasing the Oldham mascot. Paddy buys his daughter £380 Alexander McQueen trainers and the lads discuss the recent demonstration at the Millwall match, the reaction to last weeks podcast and take a look at recent hit and miss signings plus much more.....

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Episode 61: We Need To Talk About Huw

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The lads attempt to get their heads around the current situation at Swansea City from Huw Jenkins leaving to how the club have ended up in the current financial situation they find themselves in and hope they don't make a pigs ear of it.... plus much more of the usual nonsense thrown in as well

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Episode 60: Dai Ling Ping

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by YouTube sensation Dai Ling Ping and discuss lawless game lobbies, Dai doing Welsh Wrestling, getting free stuff while YouTube famous, Dai Ling Ping Sat Nav and Dai talks about his mental health issues. The lads discuss Dai's Podcast "The Big Fat Chat", reading body language, Peanut allergies, Flat Earth, arguing and Twitter, Ryan clears up the Oli McBurnie tattoo bet situation and Dai gets bored as the boys talk about Swans transfer deadline debacle....

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Episode 59: Darren Wilson

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by Nathan Cleverly's former Head Trainer Darren Wilson and talk about how he came around to becoming Clevs coach and Clev not getting the credit he deserves. Darren talks about being at Prizefighter, coaching at some of the worlds biggest arenas, being part of the Mayweather/McGregor mega-event and meeting Mickey Rouke and Tom Jones plus much much more....

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Episode 58: New Year, Same AiC

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The boys are back from their extended break and Ryan gets emotional. Paddy meets Danny Dyer in London, Ryan makes the mistake of fat shaming his wife and they discuss the Swans Christmas period. Ryan finally watches Dead Mans Shoes, Paddy goes to see Banksy in Port Talbot and plans to take over the world of Pantomime.....

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Episode 57: Lee West

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:00:00 +0000

In the last podcast of 2018 the lads are joined for the second time by Royal Marine Lee West and talk about him going to New York for his 40th, Private Military Contractors, getting into some close calls in Afghanistan and getting online abuse for his 2nd book Trampface Calais. The boys talk about how close war movies are to real life, Westy's lodger mysteriously dies and he plays fouling football with Afghan soldiers plus much much more......

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Episode 56: Richard Barrow

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:00:00 +0000

The boys discuss the Biggie Morris sex tape and 02 network shutdown makes Ryan believe that the apocalypse is nigh. The boys discuss the offence culture, Richard talks about the formation of Maltsters Juniors, the Swans get their regular 4 minutes of discussion, Wilder/Fury gets a thorough dissection as does Bonymaen's version of Conor McGregor.....

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Episode 55: Maxine Bromfield

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by their first female guest Maxine Bromfield and talk about getting urinated on in Miami, Ryan abusing Swansea Council on Twitter, Naked Martin and Maxine becoming the Cross Stitch Bitch. Paddy and Max share a great night out at Arctic Monkeys, Ryan splits his head open on his birthday, Max looks like Female Fake Taxi, Biggie Drew is coming to The Morris plus much much more....

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Episode 54: Does Anyone Actually Drink Beaujolais?

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:00:00 +0000

The boys discuss the history of Beaujolais Day, Fake Festivals, California wildfires and Nightmares of the Indianapolis. The Swans get their weekly 10 minutes, the lads discuss Jordan Ayew being a bladder, the Bolton vlog nonce, Usyk/Bellew, Adam Smith's ridiculous comment and Biggie Morris being right off it plus much much more....

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Episode 53: Jay Harris

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Commonwealth Flyweight Champion Jay Harris and discuss eating dodgy food in Ukraine, boxing in the York Hall, the rigours of working and training, weight cutting and Floyd Mayweather. The boys talk about the weekends WBSS show, Bellew/Usyk, Swans/Rotherham and Budo 34. Ryan refuses to drive to Exeter ever again, Paddy goes mental in the curry house and Jay lays out what he wants in the future plus much more....

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Episode 52: Kevin O'Donnell

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000

The boys are joined by old friend Kevin O'Donnell and talk about his life working in Dubai then spend the rest of the podcast telling old stories including Kevin fighting a girl, going to Liverpool on trial, sliding down a rubbish chute and getting stabbed with a scissors plus much more stupidity.....

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Episode 51: Glenn Williams

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Budo Amateur Light Heavyweight champion Glenn "The Sledge" Williams and discuss CTE in Rugby, how MMA changed Glenn's life, finding sponsors and Glenn's goals in the sport. The lads discuss the upcoming Budo 34 show, Glenn tells an Andy Powell story and talks about his love of poetry, Ryan gets nervous on another Podcast and Paddy's style of MC'ing shocks Siany from The Wave plus much more....

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Episode 50: Jamie Harris

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by ex-Swans Striker Jamie Harris and discuss Irish history, Kwame Ampadu putting Jamie off Jack Daniels, having to improve after the jump from local league to pro football and dealing with a bad injury. The boys discuss parties at Jamie's Grandparents house, Jamie discusses his move to Ireland, playing in the Champions League, becoming a Personal Trainer and Paddy meets Biggie Morris plus much more....

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Episode 49: The Boys Nearly Pull A Sicky

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0100

Ryan has man flu and is selling his van on eBay, Paddy nearly gets filled in by Gypsies, the boys discuss the Swans/Ipswich game, Khabib/Conor and the brawl that came after. Ryan fails during his hero moment at the Cardiff Half and upsets every runner in Swansea by getting into the London marathon on his 1st try. Paddy fails to get Glastonbury tickets and owes his Chinese £4.75 and Ryan complains again about being ill plus much more....

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Episode 48: Chris Jones

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads discuss Paddy's meltdown at the Saints result last weekend, Chris explains why the Leisure Centre is the LC and not the LC2 and describes how he went from Kickboxer to professional boxing referee. The boys discuss Teddy Atlas comments about Mike Tyson, the upcoming Conor McGregor/Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, Swans draw at Wigan, the benefits of Joe Rodon not being in the Wales squad and the imminent return of The TTLO Podcast plus much more....

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Episode 47: John Phillips

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Swansea's UFC Middleweight contender John Phillips and discuss his early years as an amateur boxer, his beginnings in MMA, the rigours of running his own MMA Promotion, moving to Ireland to train at SBG, finally becoming a UFC fighter, his current frustrations at not being able to get a Visa to fight in the US and nearly knocking out Alan Tate while dressed as Spider-Man plus much much more.....

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Episode 46: The Groundhopper

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea's own YouTube star The Groundhopper and discuss his trips around the globe watching football, how monetisation of videos works, his trip to the favelas of Brazil and how he didn't mean to offend everyone in Townhill. Ryan's only just recovered from being put to bed twice in Busfest, Paddy has been drinking out of prosthetic leg, the lads discuss the Swans games against Nottingham Forest and Stoke and pick their fantasy 23 man World Cup style Swans squad......

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Episode 45: Ask AiC Anniversary Special

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads celebrate their 1 year anniversary the same way that the show was started....Ryan is half cut and Paddy is dreaming of late night scran.....the boys answer questions set by the followers of AiC from the most simple to the most bizarre....

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Episode 44: Enzo Maccarinelli

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by former WBO Cruiserweight Champion of the World Enzo Maccarinelli and discuss his early influences in boxing, when he 1st realised he had knockout power, how losing early in his career changed his mindset, working with Enzo and Joe Calzaghe, winning the World title, dealings with Russian heavies after fighting Roy Jones Jr and his desire to have his 50th fight plus much much more....

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Episode 43: Ian and Gareth Curtis

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by the Curtis brothers and discuss the Mumbles Mile and Ian and Gareth saying stuff on social media that could get them in trouble with their Dad. The boys discuss the Birmingham and Leeds games, Alan's holiday fun while Loan Player Coach and can Kyle Naughton play a role in the team this year. The boys discuss the current culture of pulling out of tackles, the social side to Senior League football, Ryan makes another stupid tattoo bet and Paddy puts to rest the rumour that Bobby Madely shagged a dog.....

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Episode 42: Nigel Davies

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Nigel Davies, editor of Swans fanzine A Touch Far Vetched and discuss his earliest years as a fan, Swans win over Preston and their shocking transfer window. Nigel talks about his issues with board members and their past hindering of ATFV. The lads discuss whether the Americans were duped into buying the club, the old board potentially buying the club back, the SCSA and the future of the club plus much more.....

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Episode 41: Liam Stack

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are in a jovial mood after Swans weekend win over Sheffield United and discuss the positives and negatives from the game. The Swans have banned more people from AiC, Paddy goes to the Eastside Carnival and all the boys agree that Jordan Ayew should rot in the reserves. Ryan goes to Dubtoberfest, Stacko discusses his banning order, Paddy does Viagra in Celtic Manor, the lads discuss their favourite documentaries and Leon Brittons Podcast breaks 1000 listens plus much much more....

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Episode 40: Leon Britton

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Swansea City legend Leon Britton and discuss AiC being a scam for the lads to meet their heroes, Leon's early career at Arsenal, West Ham and being part of the Lilleshall set up. Leon discusses his move to the Swans, Brian Flynn, Kenny Jackett, the influence Roberto Martinez had on his career, Paulo Sousa and Michael Laudrup being the best player in training. Leon describes playing against some of the best players in the Premier League, the Swans relegation, his new role as Ambassador at the club and Ryan shows him his bum plus much much more....

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Episode 39: Martin Moreland

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads are joined by Martin Moreland straight out of the Bronx and discuss meeting Paddy in JFK, moving from Kettering to the US, coaching kids football in New York and Martin and Ryan drink so much Cider that they can't remember what happened during the Podcast....

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Episode 38: England vs Croatia Game Companion with Stacey Farnell

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by one of the few actual Englishmen that they know, Stacey Farnell, to watch the England/Croatia World Cup Semi Final and also talk English fans smashing up everything after beating Sweden, Wild Wild Country, The Defiant Ones, Ronaldo's move to Juventus and much more until England decide to go and lose the game.....

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Episode 37: Dino Gambatesa

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by Budo Wales head honcho Dino Gambatesa and discuss Budo 31, Dino starting his own gym, the pressures of being a Promoter and the growth of Amateur MMA.... Paddy tries to control his diabetes and has an absolute mare at the Isle of Wight Festival.... AIC goes to see Liam Gallagher and gets hammered in Camden Town... the boys discuss UFC 226, the World Cup so far and Dino has 4 cans, starts slurring and dismisses England's chances of winning the World Cup....

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Episode 36: England vs Tunisia Game Companion

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads sit down to watch England vs Tunisia, Paddy is going to the Isle of Wight festival, Ryan has his mind boggled by Alex Jones, Pepino's become a local legend because of the AIC and the boys discuss banning Fathers Day. The lads talk VAR, The Wire, Netflix latest true crime drama "The Staircase", the potential for terrorism at the upcoming Liam Gallagher gig and Harry Kane saves the day for England....

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Episode 35: Scott Barrow

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys sitting down with Gateshead FC defender Scott Barrow and discuss his current contract situation, issues with agents, his path through the lower leagues, coaching at the Liberty Stadium and being Player of the Year and scoring the Goal of the Season. The boys discuss their memories of the World Cup, Paddy hides some mopeds and Ryan falls asleep on some scaffolding. The lads discuss the appointment of Graeme Potter, Tyson Fury and Terrance Crawford and Ryan announces his retirement from boxing....

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Episode 34: Brett Johns

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads sit down with Swansea's UFC star Brett Johns and discuss his career, life outside the cage, travelling away with Wales, being the UFC's first ever Casual along with much more....

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Episode 33: Michael Howard, John Williams and Jonathan Coates

Fri, 25 May 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The boys are joined by ex-Swans Michael Howard, John Williams and Jonathan Coates and discuss their careers at the club.....

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Episode 32: Jaimie Elias

Thu, 17 May 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads sit down with Swansea Senior League General Secratary Jaimie Elias and talk about how he became involved with the league, organaisation of the finals at the Liberty Stadium and the abuse he has to deal with. Ryan describes his recent meltdown and the boys talk about the best players in Senior League history....

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Episode 31: Owain Tudur-Jones

Thu, 10 May 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads sit down with former Swansea City player Owain Tudur-Jones and discuss his career, the current Swans predicament and his move into media and Podcasting....

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Episode 30: Lee West

Thu, 03 May 2018 05:00:00 +0100

Lee West is a Royal Marine and author of the book "Trampface"....He's also a fully fledged maniac. Listen and enjoy you will not regret it

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Episode 29: Leigh David

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0100

Paddy steps on his Dads Canary, Leigh discusses the London marathon, the boys discuss Liverpool/Roma and the merits of Salah as World Player of the Year. Ryan loses his marbles over the Swans and the lads discuss Llanelli getting promoted, future guests, Swansea's comedy Goal of the Season competition. Ryan has some Leon Britton gossip, Paddy smashes a fire alarm in St James Park and Ryan tries to get Netflix to fund him taking 6 months off work and ruins his brother in law on Tinder....

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Episode 28: Steve Jones

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0100

Ryan discusses the marathon, Steve talks about taking over at the Railway Inn, the Swans moving to the Liberty changing the dynamic of the pub, Police harassment and being a Celtic fan while serving in the Army. Paddy has a fight with Cardiff fans at a Noel Gallagher gig and the boys talk British flags at Swans games, 66 Days and LA92, Kevin Austin and Swansea being a nuke target for the Russians.....

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Episode 27: David Brown and Daniel Parry

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0100

Dai has toothache, Ryan recounts the horror of being a Jonny Robinson lookalike and Paddy has a random day. The lads talk Wayne Routledge's zero strengths, Penlan/West End, Neil Phillips talent, Charity games and Neville Southall. Ryan has made another stupid tatto bet and the boys discuss Conor McGregor. Daniel and Dai give their opinion on Ashley Williams and Paddy has a new conspiracy theory.....

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Episode 26: Just The Two of Us

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads discuss Fortnite, Video Shops, their big Bank Holiday weekend out, Bruce Grobelaar, Viral videos, The 9th Circle, Swans/United and Kebabs. Both have an unpopular opinion of Liverpool bricking the Man City bus, they discuss the Champions League, the boxing from the weekend and Ryan is an April Fool live on the Podcast....

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Episode 25: Richard Mansell

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The lads discuss the upcoming Easter Weekend and Spurs new ground. Richard discusses playing at the Liberty Stadium and Ryan talks about the time he nearly got stabbed in Poland. Paddy loves Typhoon Lagoon and the boys talk extensively about the Swansea Senior League plus much more....

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Episode 23: Richard Griffiths

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Griff discusses his Twitter ban, working in the Call Centre and torturing the Love Wave. The lads talk about Scientology, Serial Killers and getting abuse on social media. Griff recounts beating Lee Trundle in Footgolf, doing stand up and scoring a 60 yarder. The lads talk about Flat Earth, driverless Über's and eventually get around to Swans/Spurs.....

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Episode 24: Luke Thomas

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Paddy is back from New York and Ryan is still hung up on calling off episode 23. Luke talks about the 7/7 bombings, dog handling, boxing, women's sports and his appearance on Fan TV. The AIC gets a big rub from Denny's, Paddy clears up calling Gazza overrated, Ryan solves the Russia situation, Luke tells a whopping story about Kevin Nugent and the lads discuss John Phillips and UFC London....

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Episode 22: #AskAIC

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paddy answer questions sent in from the listeners. All manner of subjects are covered from "Can Ryan still fit in a freezer?" to "Is KFC running out of chicken Paddy's fault?" and the eternal question "Zanzibar or Quids Inn"....

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Episode 21: Carl Dent

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Not really sure what happened....we apologise in advance

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Episode 20: Andrew Mumford

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by ex-Swans star Andrew Mumford and discuss all aspects of his career, being Swans youngest ever Player of the Year, dealing with Diabetes, arguments with Brian Flynn, sneaking out on the drink with Wales U21's plus much more....the lads also discuss Swans games against Leicester and Notts County, crashing mopeds on holiday and Deli Ali's pubes....

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Episode 19: Swans vs Arsenal Game Companion

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

The lads are joined by Niall Pridmore and sit down to watch Swansea City play Arsenal, Ryan talks about his trip to London, Paddy smashes a full jug of water all over the place and all the boys lose their marbles over the result and performance.....plus Ryan and Paddy give tribute to their friend Mitchell Joseph who recently passed away....

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Episode 18: James Stoneman

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Paddy's wife loves the sound of rain, the lads ask what limbs they could live without, the boys talk to James Lilley on the phone about his bare knuckle boxing debut this weekend, Budo 28, FA Cup upsets, ticket pricing, listening to games on the radio, The Sopranos, the Death of strike partnerships, Jessie Lingaard's missus and James has a mare in the hospital ward....

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Episode 17: Lee Adams

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Ryan's marathon training isn't going well, Paddy brushes his teeth with Veet, the lads talk being ill at Christmas, planned trips in 2018, betting, Leigh Dineen, Chilli's drunkenness scale, American owners, Clydach murders, the AIC live show, fake crowd noise in the Liberty, Swans over the Christmas period, Martin Morgan, Wolves, celebrity death list, future guests, Darts, Paddy getting naked in Magaluf and the boys do the 1st ever AIC awards....

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Episode 16: Chilli and Turk

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Chilli is howling and the lads talk Adidas trainers, Ryan gets his dream Swans top, the boys talk Elf on the Shelf, Swansea City Supporters Alliance, sacking Clement, Oasis, Lemon Factory, the Jackcast and lost voices.....

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Episode 15: Dan Gumz

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Dan rekindle and old friendship that both of them don't remember having, Dan talks about his dress style, getting into becoming a Dental technician and supplying some of the countries best boxers with gum shields. Ryan tells a grim gum shield story, the lads discuss physicality going out of football, Paddy's wife dresses as an inflatable Santa and much more....

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Episode 14: Adam Farrell

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Ryan's self imposed drinking ban is a complete fail and he calls out Leigh Dineen, Paddy gets goes viral dancing to Kasabian, Adam talks about The Fighters documentary and Ricky Owens talent...the lads talk Brett Johns, UFC 218, Haye/Bellew, Rigo/Loma and Ryan tells a story about the time he got chinned by Yeovil manager Darren Way....

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Episode 13: Leigh David

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Paddy has a phobia about birthdays, Leigh discusses his introduction to coaching, his time as the Swans academy Goalkeeping coach, speaking to Brendan Rodgers and tells some gossip from inside the club.....the boys discuss Swans games against Bournemouth and Chelsea, Renato Sanches and West Wales away days, Ryan's off the drink and they all end up depressed....

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Episode 12: Chris Ware

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The boys talk about doing a job that you love, Chris winning the Welsh title and being involved in the Fight of the Year, White Collar Boxing, Ryan loses his head about the Swans again, live Podcasting issues, Mad Dog Tara Stout coming to Swansea, Paddy's MC'ing, interviewing the author of the Clydach Murders book and much more....

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Episode 11: Dave Owen and James Lilley

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The TTLO Podcast boys invade the AIC and they discuss James fight at Budo 24, his upcoming debut in Bare Knuckle boxing, Ryan talks about his multiple head injuries, Swans new appointments, not being allowed to dance on the bar in Coyote Ugly, Dai gets drunk on Honey whisky and Paddy wants to meet Captain Beany....

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Episode 10: Lee Trundle

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paddy sit down with Swans legend and all around top bloke Lee Trundle and discuss his appearance on the #AIC making Ryan a cool Dad, Lee talks about the current situation at the club, Paddy climbs into bed with his Nan, the boys discuss street football as kids, Soccer AM, the Trundle hair cut and Lee insults Paddy, plus much much more...

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Episode 9: Marc Barrow and Nick Francis

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The lads talk needing a dump while running, Swans/Arsenal, Pro Wrestling, Paddy's Fathers videos, Swans/Reading playoff Final, Wally Popham, missing playing football, the Prom 100 and Marc reminds everyone that he's a double Ironman....

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Episode 8: Millwall Kris

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0100

Paddy rants about the good times, Man Utd tops in the away end, hooliganism, breaking into the Vetch while drunk, Maradona, R9, Halloween and Ryan and Kris stay up past their bedtime....

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Episode 7: Ian Curtis

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0100

The lads talk Podcast bloopers, Paddy's online bean abuse, Ian growing up in the Curtis household, Ryan loses it about the Swans and gets grilled about a poor tackle from his younger days.....

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Episode 6: Dino Gambatesa

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0100

The boys discuss world wide podcast followers, atmosphere at the Liberty, Paddy's fear of baked beans, Swans/Huddersfield, Dino's MMA career, Budo 25 and Ryan's poor boxing career...

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Episode 5: The Catch Up

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0100

The boys discuss Ryan's Wedding, Tomahawk steaks, Swans/Wales, Conspiracy Theories, Deep Tissue Massage and Paddy being banned from McDonald's

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Episode 4: Mitchell Powell

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0100

The boys discuss Mitchell's dodgy heart, Trundle and Rangel being legends, Swans/Watford debacle, Local league football, "Caneeelo" and Richard Barrow's advert for Astleys...

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Episode 3: Dave Owen

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0100

The boys talk about Paddy's gas leak, Ryan's stag doo, Swans/Spurs, GGG/Canelo controversy and Rio Ferdinand boxing...

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Episode 2: Stacey Farnell

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0100

The lads rant about Swans/Newcastle, Busfest breakdown, Zonal marking, Gazza's goal at Euro 96, Football songs, Ultra marathons and much more...

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Episode 1: Paddy Cullen

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0100

Ryan and Paddy talk about the creation of the podcast, Oakwood Park, Football academies, Swans/Newcastle, Premier league round up and being 2 club fans as kids along with a whole lot more...

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Ambition is Critical

Episode 286: The Welsh Erection Boys

Episode 285: Chris Hardie

Episode 284: Sandro Ford’s Gout Tablet

Episode 283: Net Zero and 90’s Nostalgia

Episode 282: Willy and Jimmy Gilheaney

Episode 281: Non Evans

Episode 280: We’re Just Normal Men-ingitis

Episode 279: Chris Todd

Episode 278: Utter Woke Nonsense

Episode 277: James Lilley

Episode 276: Daniel Lerwell

Episode 275: Lucy Letby’s Argentinian Wildfires

Episode 274: Mark Evans

Episode 273: Lee Trundle

Episode 272: Neil Armstrong and his Fake Moon Rock

Episode 271: Dean Phillips

Episode 270: Saul Wilks

Episode 269: Sharks With Fricking Laser Beams

Episode 268: Elon’s AI Terminators

Episode 267: Cassius Walker-Hunt

Episode 266: Darren Morgan

Episode 265: Jordan Langley

Episode 264: Shannon Matthews the Musical

Episode 263: A Broken Leg, A Heart Attack and a Waterpark

Episode 262: Mad Ferret

Episode 261: Ollie Treviso

Episode 260: George Phillips

Episode 259: John Cornforth

Episode 258: Tysson Ley

Episode 257: Kajagoogoo, Timmy Mallet, Wonklyn

Episode 256: Lee John

Episode 255: Down Down Down Down

Episode 254: Jordan McGuire

Episode 253: Beer, Gear, Atmosphere

Episode 252: Active and Saxon

Episode 251: David Brayley

Episode 250: Paul Reid

Episode 249: OJ Simpson is Hell of a Boy Now

Episode 248: We Don’t Do Halves, We Do 3 and Halves

Episode 247: Jackson Lucitt

Episode 246: James Todd

Episode 245: Games Gone if there’s no Guinness this Christmas

Episode 244: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo

Episode 243: T-Rev

Episode 242: Lee West

Episode 241: Nosè Mourinho

Episode 240: Steve Balsamo

Episode 239: Ioan Bowen-Pickett

Episode 238: Chubb Rub is for Life, Not Just for Malta

Episode 237: Subterrania

Episode 236: James Lilley

Episode 235: Paige Thorne

Episode 234: Paddy Forgot he had Ginger Skin while Sunbathing in Ibiza

Episode 233: The Stray Pursuit

Episode 232: Jenny Conned Forest Gump

Episode 231: Friday Club

Episode 230: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo

Episode 229: Jay Foulston

Episode 228: Salvo Giannini

Episode 227: Carl Cox’s Chemtrails at the Castle

Episode 226: Nicky Cursio and Jamie Morgan

Episode 225: Ieaun Mackenzie

Episode 224: Eggsy and Quinty from The Fiends

Episode 223: Vince McMahon Pooped On My Head

Episode 222: Keri Hughes and Dylan Richards

Episode 221: Jack Jones

Episode 220: Steve Davies

Episode 219: Charlie Morgan

Episode 218: Luke Thomas

Episode 217: Ratting in Rutland

Episode 216: *insert bad taste title here*

Episode 215: Anthony Wright

Episode 214: Kevin Allen

Episode 213: Brett Johns

Episode 212: Enzo Maccarinelli

Episode 211: Monsoon in Monmouthshire

Episode 210: Ask AiC

Episode 209: Ioan Harris

Episode 208: The Buffer Zone

Episode 216: insert bad taste title here