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The father and son podcast that chats with those who help bring good times to the wonderful city of Swansea. Our episodes - available to download every two weeks - usually consist of about 30-45 minutes of light-hearted chat, discussing people’s stories, their talents and generally having some fun. By way of background, Jack, at 21, has just completed his politics degree at Reading University and is next heading to Cardiff in September for a broadcasting masters. Ant is a criminal solicitor ...
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Swansea Business

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Swansea Business is a podcast dedicated to discussing the developments, challenges and opportunities in the city’s economy. In each episode we consider a key topic or meet an influential figure in the Swansea business community.
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Swansea Cyber Law and Security Podcast

Cyber law and security news with Sara Correia and Patrick Bishop.

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Welcome to the Swansea Cyber Law & Security Podcast. Sara Correia and Patrick Bishop bring you some news and discussion on the cyber law and security happenings of the last month. The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not represent those of our employers or partner organisations.​- Sara Correia is an ESRC doctoral researcher at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law - formerly the College of Law and Criminology, Swansea University (@SGCorreia). - Dr. Patrick Bishop is a S ...
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After more weeks off than they had planned for, Jack and Ant are back - and they are joined by Carolyn Harris, the MP for Neath and Swansea East. An MP since 2015, Carolyn is again championing the "Everyone Deserves A Christmas" campaign that she helped initiate. The charity provides food hampers filled with festive essentials to struggling familie…
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Well it was bound to happen... the scheduled guest dropped out at the last minute and so it was left for Jack and Ant to either have a chat for half an hour or to leave it for a week. Given Jack's away at Cardiff School of Journalism and Ant was going to be ringing him for a catch up anyway, they decided to just record it and pop it out as this wee…
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Dan Brooks was a criminal solicitor in Swansea and a (half) decent player for Mumbles RFC. But, in 2024, he packed both in, filled a suitcase with clothes and other bits, and set off to Canada to fulfil an ambition of experiencing a different lifestyle. Landing in Canada he had no plan, no accommodation and no job - so it was clear he needed to get…
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In March 1998, Mike Lewis joined Swansea City as commercial director. In his time at the club he oversaw a dramatic increase in commercial income, introduced Cyril The Swans, and paid a pound to buy the club from Neil McClure. But Mike's was not a happy time at the the helm - the money was running out fast, he was physically attacked at the ground …
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Steff Burn is no ordinary singer/songwriter! Aged two he underwent several hours of surgery to rebuild his skull - and the scars that the operation left brought many an unkind comment during his school years. Neurodiverse and diagnosed with ADHD, the Swansea student has battled his way through the local music scene to become a regular and respected…
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In 1979, Swans fan Roger Evans asked his fellow North Banker to have a listen to a song he had penned about their favourite football team. Professional musician Paul Morgan was that fan - and he instantly loved the rousing musical story that became The Swansea City Song. With Paul on guitar, Roger on lyrics and the Swansea players adding their voic…
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He's known by many as half of the Ambition Is Critical team, but there's so much more to Ryan Pridmore than his successful podcast with Paddy Cullen. That said, the podcast recently passed 260 episodes and half a million downloads - showing just how far some opinions, some life experiences and great Swansea wit can take you! Supportive of our podca…
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Twenty-six-year-old Levi Trivedy is the bar manager and DJ at one of Swansea's busiest night out venues - The Swigg. As well as knowing the cocktail list off by heart, the man behind the bar is self-taught on the turntables - and harbours ambitions of taking his skills just a few yards along Mumbles Road to play a set at the city's arena. His next …
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Award-winning former Evening Post reporter Liz Perkins joins Jack and Ant in this episode, looking back at some of the highlights of her journalistic career so far. The episode begins with Liz - an acclaimed sports writer - giving an insight into covering Wimbledon every day throughout the tournament. From meeting the celebrity spectators, to inter…
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Swansea-based Indie-Rock band Freefall are a band on the up. Formed in 2024 - and consisting of Dave Goldsmith, Daniel Harris, Josh Evason and Chris Williams, the four already have more than 50,000 music downloads to their name and the O2 Academy on their list of venues played. The three former Bishopston School boys (and Dan who is ex-Bishop Vaugh…
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Musician Jon-Joe (Flynn) has packed a lot into his first 24 years - including teenage years in musical theatre, three education gap years and three courses at Swansea University. Although musically inspired by the likes of David Bowie and Damon Albarn, recent years have seen the self-taught guitarist reject playing covers in order to instead write …
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In 2007, Dorus de Vries signed for Swansea City from Dumfermline. Club manager Roberto Martinez was looking for a keeper who could make saves... but also play out from the back in "The Swansea Way". De Vries' football background made him the perfect choice. During his four years at the club de Vries saw three men in the hot seat - Martinez, Paulo S…
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In episode 24 the boys catch up with three Swansea musicians who seem destined for the top! First up, ahead of their big Bunkhouse homecoming, it's Aaron Morgan (frontman) and Ben Lewis (drums)... of The Stray Pursuit. The four-piece alternative rock band have continued to rise in talent, performance and audience size since their first gig back in …
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As the man behind the Wonky Sheep travel agent, Dave Dulin has organised away travel for thousands of Wales football fans. His meticulous planning and attention to detail have taken fans to Euro 2016 in France, the Qatar World Cup and all corners of Europe for qualification matches. And yet, as he revealed when he, Jack and Ant got chatting, workin…
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Matthew Bound signed for Swansea City in 1997. In his second season at the Vetch Field the Swans made the Division Three play-offs. The next year, Bound, alongside Jason Smith and with Roger Freestone behind them, formed the defence that brought Swansea the title... the club's first! Bound even scored the vital penalty to secure the trophy! But, as…
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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. Ciaran, a disabled writer and presenter, has won an RTS Cymru award for his work and he is very much a man on the up.…
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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 John to tell them the fixtures, the inside stories, the sackings, the signings and the exclusives! His role saw h…
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In this launch episode of the Swansea Business podcast, host Carwyn Jones speaks to Peter Lynn, founder and managing partner of Peter Lynn & Partners and chair of Swansea BID. They discuss the business landscape in Swansea, city centre developments and how the city is drawing on its proud history as it creates a bright future.…
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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 worked with Sir Elton John and Meatloaf! BUT, with just 30 minutes in a busy schedule, Jack and Ant chose t…
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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 to study law at Swansea University and later established himself as a criminal law solicitor in the city. Keen an…
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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 that left him unable to walk for two years and having to be wheeled to school in a wheelchair, he then discovered he w…
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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 matched by few. Making all this more remarkable is that Sue has achieved what she has despite an upper limb disa…
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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 the London Palladium, Wembley Arena, the O2 and Reading Festival... this was his chance to chat with Jack an…
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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 Woman, Twin Town and Harry Potter amongst his film credits, and Pobol y Cwm, Steeltown Murders and The Way amongst…
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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 of "Joni Jones and the Ghost Train". In episode 13, Paul joins Jack and Ant to discuss his book, how to g…
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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 more... scraps at the Vetch Field, downing 20 pints on nights out in the Kingsway, Navy deployment to the Gulf War, …
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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. As well as giving Jack and Ant an insight into his role and the things that go wrong on tour, Welshie talks …
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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 resilience, hope, and going the distance. It's a first director role for Richard - a former Birchgrove Junior Scho…
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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. Over 45 minutes Dave teaches them what jazz is, shares his anecdotes and stories about the club and discusses…
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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. Sir Elton John. Meanwhile, with the imminent publication of her book "111 Places In Swansea That You Shou…
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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 Street's Cilla Battersby. After that, attention turns to local author Bernard Lewis, whose "Swansea in World …
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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 off from rehearsals and planning, he chatted to Jack and Ant about a whole range of topics - Elton, John Pee…
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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, becoming a £1m transfer in between! As always, the boys divert from the obvious themes and so driving tests, …
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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 the Stereophonics, The Manics, Catatonia and Cool Cymru. - Open mic organiser Paul Edwards then talks about the t…
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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 courts. A strong campaigner for local newspapers, and one of the best reporters around, Jason is also a to…
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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 marathon. Full details of the sold out event can be found at: https://www.ironman.com/im703-swansea…
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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 people’s stories, their talents and generally having some fun. To kick off we are delighted to have "Mr Swansea" Kev J…
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Welcome to the Swansea Cyber Law & Security Podcast. Sara Correia, Patrick Bishop and guests bring you discussion and analysis of current legal, ethical and policy issues which affect us all - in and beyond digital spaces.The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not represent those of our employers, sponsors or partner organisations.…
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Ian Mitchelmore and Tom Coleman discuss the 0-0 draw in the South Wales derby clash with Cardiff City, as well as Swansea City's business in the January transfer window. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Boxer Jay Harris joins Mathew Davies and Ian Mitchelmore to discuss his love of Swansea City, his career in boxing and what the future holds for him in a special episode of the podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Welcome to the Swansea Cyber Law & Security Podcast. Sara Correia and Patrick Bishop bring you some discussion on the cyber law and security news of the last month.The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not represent those of our employers, sponsors or partner organisations.- Sara Correia is an ESRC doctoral researcher at the HRC S…
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Mat Davies is joined by Ian Mitchelmore and Tom Coleman to discuss the brilliant derby win over Cardiff City. Ben Wilmot and Freddie Woodman rightfully receive praise, as does Andre Ayew, as the boys look ahead to Wigan and the DW Stadium. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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Mat Davies and Ian Mitchelmore are back - and so are Swansea City. Steve Cooper's men have returned to the top of the Championship and it's time to start taking them seriously. The boys also discuss the Bersant Celina dilemma and preview the game against Stoke City. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more abo…
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Mat Davies is joined by Ian Mitchelmore to discuss the fall-out from the defeat to Nottingham Forest, how the signs were there and why there is no need to panic at all. They also touch on Bersant Celina, his new song and the difficult test at Ashton Gate this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more a…
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Mat Davies and Ian Mitchelmore return after a holiday-enforced break (apologies) to discuss the brilliant win at Leeds United, the wonder of Wyndham Evans and the Swansea players who have impressed so far. Nottingham Forest are up next - and it should be a cracker. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more abou…
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Welcome to the Swansea Cyber Law & Security Podcast. Sara Correia and Patrick Bishop bring you some discussion on the cyber law and security news of the last month.The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not represent those of our employers, sponsors or partner organisations.- Sara Correia is an ESRC doctoral researcher at the Hilla…
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