Ambition is Critical
2 dinosaurs talking about Swansea City AFC and whatever other nonsense comes into their minds
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 World Cup was. The boys discuss Dan Lerwell’s huge win at BKB in Cardiff, the wild rise of No Rules fighting, shops selling fake clothes in Turkey, the sad death of ex-Swansea manager Kenny Jackett and Harry Kane saves England very late in the day plus much much mo...
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 the boys being 1 of only 4 sets of brothers to have both won Welsh titles as pros. Conor talks about having a Bare Knuckle fight, trouble in the crowd at boxing events, both brothers moving to train with Enzo Maccarinelli, travelling to the Matchroom gym to spar with Joe...
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 direction of the new album. Jack talks about being on tour with Johnny Rotten, Andy Bell remixing “Storm Heaven”, becoming Wales 1st ever Astronaut, his passion for Dylan Thomas, modelling for San Portablo and the Tramps recent gigs at Afan Ales and the Bunkhouse plus much...
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 Peppermint and moving to London, getting married the day after getting home from Glastonbury, going to watch the Lions in New Zealand, travelling South East Asia, the massive scale of Australia, getting lost at Machu Picchu and being at the Champions League Final when Gareth Bale scored an over head kick pl...
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 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...
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. 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
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
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
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...
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….
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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...
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...
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….
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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 Swan...
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, meet...
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...
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 Fra...
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...
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….
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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…..
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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….
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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…..
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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...
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….
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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….
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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 mo...
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…..
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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….
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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 stol...
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...
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….
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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...
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 Ch...
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…..
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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….
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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, th...
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….
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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….
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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…..
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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 aff...
