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Ambition is Critical

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Ambition is Critical

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

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    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, 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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, 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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. 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 qualifying scenario, the opening of The Swansea Jack, Beaujolais Day and AJ potentially ending Jake Paul’s life plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 buying the media in America and Greg Scarpa being an absolute maniac plus much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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, Stakeknife, Ocean Colour Scene and the carnage at the bar plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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, 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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, 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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…. @ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    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 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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 246: James Todd

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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

    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…@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 244: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 243: T-Rev

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 242: Lee West

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 241: Nosè Mourinho

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 240: Steve Balsamo

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 239: Ioan Bowen-Pickett

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 237: Subterrania

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 236: James Lilley

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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    Episode 235: Paige Thorne

    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….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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

    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…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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

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