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2 dinosaurs talking about Swansea City AFC and whatever other nonsense comes into their minds

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  1. Episode 296: Keri Hughes

    The boys are joined by old friend Keri Hughes who is literally fresh off the plane from Dubai having moved there to work nearly a year ago. Keri talks about a potential gap in the market for people to sell Welsh cakes in Dubai, private healthcare, how reasonable it is to shop there compared to…

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  2. Episode 295: Luke James

    The boys are joined by Luke James, son of the legendary Swansea City midfielder Robbie James and author of the book “Without Robbie”. Luke talks about his time working for Cheltenham Town, how he dealt with the death of his father at a young age, emotional moments he had while writing the book…

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  3. Episode 294: Swiss Tim Booth

    The boys are back from international duty and Paddy has been broken by a roller coaster in Universal Studios, Ryan has nearly eaten and drunk himself into an early grave in Mallorca, Tillie has managed to get lost at 21 years of age and Donna and Tina are just making friends with everyone. The…

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  4. Episode 293: Paddy Has Never…

    The boys are back and have managed to blag their way to tickets for Oasis Live ‘27 and discuss how Oasis music has transcended generations. The lads talk about being attacked by dogs, irresponsibly using fireworks, The Packet Connoisseur, the Man City situation, the AJ/Fury Press Conference, the...

  5. Episode 292: Just Pure Swansea

    The lads are back for Season 10 of AiC and talk about the GTA inspired artwork for this season, Swans excellent start to the season, YJB Cyril taking over Instagram, Paddy is losing his marbles over modern football and Ryan has decided football management isn’t for him. The boys talk about Pure...

  6. Episode 291: Ask AiC

    It’s the Season 9 Finale of AiC and the boys have been swamped by the biggest number of random questions they’ve ever had covering topics that range from all time World Cup 11’s to drinking beer out of a woman’s bum. It’s as dull as ever and it goes on forever. Enjoy the madness while we take a...

  7. Episode 290: We Are All Dr Congo

    The boys are back and sitting and watching the World Cup match between England and DR Congo while talking about all the woke nonsense at this years tournament, the controversy at the recent AFCON tournament, Alan Hansen getting left out if the 1986 World Cup be Fergie and how colourful the 1970...

  8. Episode 289: Conor and Morgan Mcintosh

    The boys are joined by Port Talbots boxing brothers Conor and Morgan Mcintosh and talk about Conor’s recent trip to Stonehenge, the rigours of both boys working full time while being pro boxers, Morgan winning the Welsh title on the undercard of Lauren Price’s huge homecoming fight in Cardiff and...

  9. Episode 288: Jack Jones

    The boys are joined by one of their favourites as Jack Jones returns to AiC and talks about abusing Huw Jenkins at a recent gig in Newport, gigging in North Wales for the 1st time, getting a phone call off Alan McGee and him becoming Trampolenes manager and having so much confidence in the...

  10. Episode 287: Mitchell Williams

    The boys are joined by one of Swansea’s most well travelled men Mitchell Williams and talk about algorithms putting holiday prices up, signing up to Trusted Housesitters, listening to podcasts while running and how Lee Trundle should be on Soccer Aid. Mitch talks about getting sacked from...

  11. Episode 286: The Welsh Erection Boys

    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…

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  12. Episode 285: Chris Hardie

    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....

  13. Episode 284: Sandro Ford’s Gout Tablet

    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…

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  14. Episode 283: Net Zero and 90’s Nostalgia

    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,...

  15. Episode 282: Willy and Jimmy Gilheaney

    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…

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  16. Episode 281: Non Evans

    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...

  17. Episode 280: We’re Just Normal Men-ingitis

    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…

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  18. Episode 279: Chris Todd

    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…

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  19. Episode 278: Utter Woke Nonsense

    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…

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  20. Episode 277: James Lilley

    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...

  21. Episode 276: Daniel Lerwell

    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…

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  22. Episode 275: Lucy Letby’s Argentinian Wildfires

    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...

  23. Episode 274: Mark Evans

    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…

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  24. Episode 273: Lee Trundle

    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…

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  25. Episode 272: Neil Armstrong and his Fake Moon Rock

    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...

  26. Episode 271: Dean Phillips

    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…

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  27. Episode 270: Saul Wilks

    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.…

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  28. Episode 269: Sharks With Fricking Laser Beams

    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…

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  29. Episode 268: Elon’s AI Terminators

    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...

  30. Episode 267: Cassius Walker-Hunt

    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...

  31. Episode 266: Darren Morgan

    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…

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  32. Episode 265: Jordan Langley

    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…

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  33. Episode 264: Shannon Matthews the Musical

    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...

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

    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...

  35. Episode 262: Mad Ferret

    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…

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  36. Episode 261: Ollie Treviso

    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...

  37. Episode 260: George Phillips

    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...

  38. Episode 259: John Cornforth

    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…

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  39. Episode 258: Tysson Ley

    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...

  40. Episode 257: Kajagoogoo, Timmy Mallet, Wonklyn

    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...

  41. Episode 256: Lee John

    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…

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  42. Episode 255: Down Down Down Down

    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...

  43. Episode 254: Jordan McGuire

    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...

  44. Episode 253: Beer, Gear, Atmosphere

    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,...

  45. Episode 252: Active and Saxon

    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...

  46. Episode 251: David Brayley

    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…

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  47. Episode 250: Paul Reid

    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…

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  48. Episode 249: OJ Simpson is Hell of a Boy Now

    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,...

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

    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…

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  50. Episode 247: Jackson Lucitt

    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...

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2 dinosaurs talking about Swansea City AFC and whatever other nonsense comes into their minds

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Ambition is Critical has 296 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 29, 2026.

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2 dinosaurs talking about Swansea City AFC and whatever other nonsense comes into their minds

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Ambition is Critical publishes every two weeks, based on its 296 episodes since September 2017.

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