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21 episodes
Episode 21 - Ciaran Fitzgerald - Writing scripts and changing views!
Thirty-year-old Ciaran Fitzgerald's award-winning six-part drama series "Bwmp" is currently on S4C and is billed as "the perfect mix of heart, humour, and real-world challenge"... which also could be how his life could be described.Ciara...
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Episode 8
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41:13

Episode 20 - John Burgum... The Swans man from the Post!
John Burgum joined the South Wales Evening Post in 1968, becoming chief football correspondent six years later.During the next 25 years of writing about Swansea City he saw it all - and brought that news to us. Swans fans would rely on J...
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Episode 7
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1:00:50

Episode 19 - Steve Balsamo - Here and now!
So much has been said and written about Swansea's multi-talented Steve Balsamo - not least (award-winningly) he played Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus on the West End, he enjoyed solo musical success and toured the world with the Storys, and he's w...
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Episode 6
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28:38

Episode 18 - Richie Garner... Doors, laws and all the sports!
Bullied as a youngster, Richie Garner couldn't understand why he'd failed his O Levels... until he discovered his coursework had not been submitted and it was too late for his school to put it right!Despite that setback, Richie went on t...
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Episode 5
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1:08:10

Episode 17 - Eirian Wyn - The Magic Minister!
Eirian Wyn is a busy man.... not least he's a Baptist minister (Seion Newydd Church, Morriston), a member of the Magic Circle and the chaplain at Swansea City Football Club! But his has not been an easy path - born with a hip issue ...
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Episode 4
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52:08

Episode 16 - Sue Kent - Gardens, massages and a whole load of adventures!
During Covid, Sue Kent's Swansea garden gained national coverage and earned her a role on BBC's Gardeners' World. Now an ambassador for the Royal Horticultural Society, the former sports masseuse has a zest for life and adventure that is matche...
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Episode 3
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46:11

Episode 15 - Andrew Bird and the pork pie salad!
He was the Comic's Comic "Best UK Act" in 2023 and now, after twice playing Swansea Arena (as support for Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert) comedian Andrew Bird is heading to Swansea's Grand Theatre as part of his solo tour.He's performed at...
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Episode 2
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42:46

Episode 14 - Steffan Rhodri - Stage, screen and everything in between!
Through his appearances in Gavin and Stacey, Welsh acting legend Steffan Rhodri has made Dave (of Dave's Coaches) a national icon - but there's so much more to the Morriston boy than transporting locals around Barry Island!With Wonder...
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Episode 1
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54:23

Episode 13 - Paul Leyshon - "Books and Bargain Hunting"
Gorseinon-born, Paul Leyshon boasts a CV that includes journalist, TV producer-director, Christmas tree delivery man (for his sister), father and fan of Swansea City. He's recently added "author" to his list of achievements with the publication...
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Episode 13
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48:58

Episode 12 - Matthew Wride - Life In A Thunderstorm
His Twitter account describes him as an author, poet, boxing addict and recovering alcoholic... but that's just a part of Matt Wride's story! During these 60 minutes, Swansea's Wride discusses all of the above with Jack and Ant - and mo...
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Episode 12
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59:09

Episode 11 - Paul "Welshie" Chapman... Morriston to Megadeth!
Growing up in Morriston, Paul "Welshie" Chapman always knew that his future would be somewhere in the music industry. And so it proved...Today he has a home in Toronto, and has travelled the globe as tour manager with rock legends Megadeth....
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Episode 11
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48:35

Episode 10 - Richard Mylan - Mumfighter
Available to download three days early, our episode 10 guest is Swansea's Richard Mylan - who directs Mumfighter at the Swansea Grand Theatre (15025 October 2024).Mumfighter is billed as a moving, exhilarating and essential play about resil...
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Episode 10
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44:19

Episode 9 - Dave Cottle (Swansea Jazz Club)
It's the UK's longest running weekly jazz club and this year Swansea Jazz Club celebrates its 75th anniversary. In episode nine, its driving force - Dave Cottle - joins Jack and Ant, who probably couldn't know less about jazz if they tried. Ove...
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Episode 9
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47:05

Episode 8 - Steve Dewitt and Julia Goodfellow-Smith
With SA Radio Live about to launch across Swansea on 30 September 2024, former Swansea Sound presenter (and Top Rank DJ) Steve Dewitt sits down with Jack and Ant to talk Kingsway nights out, the power of local radio and a chance encounter with....
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Episode 8
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1:04:21

Episode 7 - Wendi, Bernard and David!
Our first triple-header gives something for everyone...With Sister Act The Musical set to hit the Grand Theatre stage from 23 September 2024, Jack and Ant catch up with Mother Superior Wendi Peters - stage legend and, of course, Coronation ...
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Episode 7
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1:00:37

Episode 6 - Mal Pope
Singer, song-writer, musical composer, radio presenter, TV host, Swansea fan and all-round nice guy.... just some of the ways that Mal Pope is known!On 3 October 2024 he brings his Golden Jubilee Concert to the city's arena and, taking time...
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Episode 6
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1:02:35

Episode 5 - Lee Trundle
With new football seasons about to start, Jack and Ant are joined by a legend of the game - former Swansea City striker Lee Trundle. Now a club ambassador, Liverpool-born Trundle scored more than 80 league goals for the Swans in two spells, bec...
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Episode 5
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1:00:10

Episode 4 - Neil Collins and Paul Edwards
Jack and Ant showcase their new intro music and then speak with:- Author Neil Collins, whose book "International Velvet" launches at Swansea's Waterstones store on 31 July 2024. The book - and the podcast chat - delves into the rise of ...
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Episode 4
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1:03:49

Episode 3 - Jason Evans (the crime!)
Episode three sees Jack and Ant sit down in the company of Walesonline's crime reporter Jason Evans. Neath-born and educated, Jason's love of wine took him around the world, before a career change saw him swap the vineyards for the magistrates ...
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Episode 3
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49:53

Episode 2 - Rhodri Davies... Swansea Ironman!
With the Ironman 79.3 event coming the Swansea on 14 July 2024, Jack and Anthony catch up with Rhodri Davies as he prepares to swim 1.2 miles through the city's dock, cycle 56 miles around Gower and finish his day off with a 13.1 mile half mara...
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Episode 2
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41:44

Episode 1 - KEVIN JOHNS... Mr Swansea!
Good Evening Swansea!It's the podcast that sees hosts Jack O'Connell and his dad Anthony chatting with those who those who help bring good times to our wonderful city. It’ll be about 30-45 minutes of light-hearted chat, discussing...
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Episode 1
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