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 his extensive TV credits, it's amazing he's found time for more than 20 years of theatre that includes Shakespearean roles.
Oh, and he's a Swansea City fan too!
Steffan joined Jack and Ant to discuss all of the above, and shares the behind-the-scenes secrets from that final Gavin And Stacey show.

WARNING: Contains one naughty word from Jack which, at the end of the day, when all is said and done, was just him repeating a line from the BBC show.

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 get in TV, following the Swans and... working on Bargain Hunt. And with Ant desperate for the secrets of the auction room, Paul gets grilled on the secrets of the daytime classic!

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, the raw emotion of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and the future!

Wride fought back against his demons and also found the time and strength to pen his book Life In A Thunderstorm.



Content warning: This episode has reference to alcohol excess and drug taking. It may not be for everyone.

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 about spreading the good name of Wales across the planet - and about getting home for Christmas to watch his beloved Swans!


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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 School pupil with a London West End and national TV CV.

The podcast contains reference to the difficulties and struggles of parenting, together with reference to drug addiction.

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 the upcoming celebration night at Cu Mumbles.... oh and you couldn't have this chat without the obligatory references to The Fast Show!

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 Shouldn't Miss", author Julia Goodfellow-Smith tries to educate two presenters who just want to eat, drink and play the penny slots!

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 War Two" book launches later this month with a series of launch events.
Finally, with Swansea City Heritage Talks coming across the city, the boys catch up with organiser and Swans-fanatic David Bradley.

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