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Cardiff CentralAwards season at CAPDan, Tony, Andrew & Steve wrap up the 2024/25 season with a look back over the campaigns for Cardiff and the Rags, a nod to the great Rey Lee-Lo and all the latest news from the Arms Park, plus the prestigious-ish Cardiff Central Podcast Awards!
#Cardiffrugby #Cardiff #Welshrugby #WRU #URCgo #Rugby #Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-05-271h 04
The Dragons LairOllie Griffiths SpecialFormer Dragons back-rower Ollie Griffiths joins us to chat about his Dragons career highlights, managing his medical condition (LCH) and life after rugby. Plus news round up and Munster post-mortem.#Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragons #Rugby #6Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-01-301h 21
The Ospreys EyrieWhen the Ospreys found the winning habitNew presenter Josh joins Zach, Nick and Lee G to discuss the win in Pau, the next round of europe and the return of the #URC, They also manage to squeeze in a bit of a community rundown and a look at the Under 20;s in the Wales squad.#Ospreys #WalesRugby #Swansea #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-01-2252 min
The Ospreys EyrieOspreys flying in Europe.Jamie steps in for Lee to chat all things Ospreys with Nick and Zach. We chat about the win over Newcastle, the trip to Pau and we pick the bones out of the Wales Six Nations squad.#Ospreys #Welshrugby #EPRC #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-01-141h 07
The Ospreys EyrieThe season starts now - ishThe boys are back after a Christmas break with Nick and Zach joining Lee G to discuss the Festive derbies, rugby life after Toby, the start of the new era, the Festive derbies and the rest of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-01-0847 min
The Dragons LairAnother missed opportunityGareth LeClare joins us this week as we rue yet another missed opportunity against Montpellier, pay our tributes to Ollie Griffiths on his retirement, answer listeners questions and look ahead to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-12-081h 31
7 Figure LeadersBuilding a marketing agency that serves 2k clients (ft. Lee Betts)In this episode, Tom Griffiths sits down with Lee Betts, founder and managing director of Growthyard, to discuss the evolution of his marketing agency and share valuable insights into B2B marketing strategies. Lee provides a candid account of his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting both the successes and challenges he faced along the way.Background and Growth of Growthyard Lee Betts shares his journey from a series of entrepreneurial failures to establishing Growthyard, a marketing agency that specializes in generating leads for small B2B companies. He details how the agency quickly grew from zero to £500,000 i...2024-07-0418 min
Sosbans and SidestepsMatters arising after the Glasgow gameLee G steps into Big M's shoes for the community game run down while this weeks hot seat is filled by Ben Evans who joins Huw 'Cat Boy' to discuss a busy week at the Scarlets both on and off the pitch. The move new roles and management changes announced last week get a good going over as does the manner in which they were announced - add to that the result against Glasgow and the reaction from the faithful and we have ourselves an interesting show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...2024-04-021h 33Sosbans and SidestepsA message to Gatland and the WRUThe boys are back after a week off with stories of trips to Spain, Newcastle Emlyn and mowing the lawn! They try to help Gatland out by explaining just how much it means to people in Wales and why that is the bit he is missing. They also try to preview the Scarlets game - which is difficult enough at the best of times but at least they have Big M's community round up to keep their feet firmly on the ground.Lee G's survey can be found here - we would be greatful if you could...2024-03-191h 27
The Dragons LairWhere do we go from here?After a short break Jamie and Gav are back to discuss Wales vs Italy, Welsh rugby being in a dark place and look ahead to the return of the URC = Perfectly fine league as Dragons take on the Bulls at Rodney Parade.The link to Lee G's survey is here: it is completely anonymous and takes about 10 minutes.https://openss.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UlIABXDhve7jTM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-03-171h 06Sosbans and SidestepsSparrows and Thunder - Scotland/England and Exeter - rugby stuffYou might expect this weeks episode to be a bit shorter - Big M's community review is a fair bit shorter, Huws magic numbers are brief and Lee G's funny bits are at best a titter - but still there is a load of rugby stuff to go through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-02-061h 18Sosbans and SidestepsListeners questions with Jon Daniels, Scarlets General Manager of RugbyJon Daniels, Scarlets General manager of rugby, chats to the boys about rugby, signings, the academy, the future, the squad and all manner of other things in an open and frank conversation.The boys then continue with the community round up, a chat about the boys and girls U 18's and the Thunder game - if you are lucky, you might even catch a couple of Lee G's jokes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-01-301h 55Sosbans and SidestepsThis is what a turnaround feels likeThe boys are feeling positive after a half decent display against Clermont (with the exception of 19 minutes in the middle) and are keen to share their positivity with you. It isn't all plain sailing however - there is Lego to discuss, the community game round up, a discussion about Martyns inability to complete his own spreadsheet and then another game of where has Martyn gone. The feeling was so positive that Lee G decided to bin his 'Grump' in case it brought the mood down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-01-151h 26
Cardiff CentralThe prospects of taking Bath to cleaners - with antlers and a chantHarley decided to open himself up to a Babycham fine this week by taking a week off mid-season so Lee G steps in to discuss the Toulouse game, the good bits and the bad bits, Christmas decorations, haircuts and the role that supporters have to play in defeating Bath. During this weeks game we will be looking for your antlers, listening for your chants and feeling the atmosphere you create! Enjoy your rugby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-131h 07Sosbans and SidestepsDesperately trying to avoid talking about rugby - and failingThe boys try to find different subjects to distract themselves from the rugby - Big M plays hide and seek with an internet signal while Huw starts a game of 'Name a red animal' and Lee G has one of his rants about something but they keep coming back to the Scarlets and the way forward.PS - Something special is coming on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-121h 10The Dragons LairOnto Oyonnax with Sam LarnerJamie and Gav are joined by Rugby analyst and writer Sam Larner. Sam gives listeners an insight into Dragons’ Challenge Cup opponents Oyonnax - what to expect and the key players to look for. We discuss why teams kick the ball away and review the disappointing first block of URC fixtures for the Dragons. We then review another error-prone performance for Dragons in SA, open the mailbox, review Ollie Griffiths’ playlist and hope Dragons get off to a winning against start against Oyonnax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-051h 30Sosbans and SidestepsBeating Cardiff again - but keeping the feet on the groundBeating Cardiff is becoming a regular habit but apparently we are not allowed to play them 16 times a season so the boys discuss what we take from that game and how we move forward. Martyn gives a very rapid rundown of the community game while Lee and Huw go off on all sorts of tangents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-051h 20Sosbans and SidestepsBonus Podcast with Rachel from Crys 16Lee G is delighted to be joined by Rachel Evans, Vice Chair of Crys 16 for a chat about what Crys 16 does, how it interacts with JSG and why it is able to ask difficult questions to the Scarlets. If you don't know whaat Crys 16 do - it is well worth listening to this.Joining Crys 16 is free and takes 2 minutes - you can join up here http://crys16.cymru/aelodaeth-membership/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-0329 minSosbans and SidestepsThe season starts here!Big M was busy doing important things with important people so Lee G and Huw Flatcap struggled on without him. Hu's first visit to the Parc kicked off proceedings followed by the run down of the community game fixtures, listeners questions, a discussion about the Cardiff game and a look ahead to the Lions game. The plans for drums and trumpets in the stadium are still in development - don't be surprised if they turn up soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-11-071h 24The Dragons LairIts the hope that kills you!Jamie and Gavin look back on a massive missed opportunity against Edinburgh and discuss what went right and what didn’t. We take the listeners questions and comments. Gav’s rounds up the rugby in Gwent last weekend and discusses the concerns around the grassroots game. Why are clubs struggling and what can be done about it? Then we preview the Dragons v Cardiff derby. Can Dragons finally break the hoodoo against that lot down the road? Gav is reasonably confident, Jamie less so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-261h 10Sosbans and SidestepsIt is what it is - never forget that!Big (E)m dons his pretty pink hair band to try and compete with Huw's headwear as they both try to distract themselves from the Scarlets performance last weekend. Unfortunately, the game needed to be spoken about and while they try to find a few positives - it was not an easy task.There is other stuff going on but that game will haunt the boys thoughts for a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-2659 minSosbans and Sidesteps**BONUS POD** with Stormers forwards coach Rito HlungwaniLee G spends a bit of time chatting with our round 2 opponents forwards coach Rito Hlungwani. Rito is one of the nicest guys in the game and the chat ranges from the weather (obviously), to recruitment through off season, expectations for this season, the SA team and the World Cup and what the Scarlets can expect when we meet next week. It is well worth listening to the bit about schoolboy rugby and why it is so important for building the game in South Africa - and Rito's advice for the WRU.Enjoy! ...2023-10-2032 minSosbans and SidestepsHow to feel positive about the URC season aheadThis weeks pod has an in depth study into the Scarlets senior squad (Huw would like to stress - very strongly - that this does not include the academy, or players that we would like to see in the senior squad) and rating them from having something to prove to a definite starter! Surprisingly - hairstyle is not a criteria on which to base a players rating - yet!The boys also work their way through the WRU statement regarding the Cardiff game, still not talking about the pre-season games, overly sensitive supporters of other teams and...2023-10-201h 36Sosbans and SidestepsBonus Pod - The future for Llanelli RFC and your fixtures run down for 14/10/2023The future for Llanelli RFC looks uncertain with the release of the EDC criteria. Lee G And Big M discuss the options and the way forward for the club and why Llanelli and the Scarlets are separate entities. They also give you you weekly run down of fixtures for this weekend for both Sosban Central and Westerer is Besterer.See if you can spot where Martyn drops his phone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-1345 minSosbans and SidestepsIgnoring the Dragons game with Ed JenksMartyns place on this weeks pod was taken by Welsh Twitter legend Ed Jenks . The boys enjoy discussing the weather (Obviously!), moany South Africans, Scarlets pre-season, expectations for the season, the facilities of Nice, developing young players, why Scarlets fans are the best, why we need a drum at PYS and then predictions for the season, this Saturday, the rest of the Quarter finals and the winner of RWC 2023.You wouldn't expect Ed t hold back and he doesn't disappoint - get yourself some space, make sure the kids aren't listening (there is a bit of swearing...2023-10-121h 07Sosbans and SidestepsBonus Pod - Pembroke RFCLee G talks to Pembroke RFC backs coach and school friend, Darren Gilbert about the last couple of seasons and where the club is now. It has been a crazy few years for Pembroke, with rapid promotions to Division 1, a Cup final at the Principality stadium and then Covid, player retirements and relegation but the club is in a good position to go forward. Darren talks us through the preparations for this season, the young players coming through, the big local derby from last weekend, the growth of the womens game and his hopes for the future. A really...2023-10-0527 minSosbans and SidestepsIt didn't count - it was pre-season! Frustrations and expectations for the Dragons gameA frustrating start to pre-season - but it is only pre-season! The Dragons game now takes on a little bit of importance with the key question being - will the Dragons take their kicks at goal? Martyn seems to think that the 'edge' between the Scarlets and Dragons has softened since the New Years game but Lee isn't convinced!The boys also discuss hats, the World Cup, Wales v Georgia and the East/West of West Wales - again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-051h 12Sosbans and SidestepsTalking pre-season games against Cardiff, Australia and at selectionsNobody really knows what pre-season games are like so Lee G and Huw the Hat try to work out how the game against Cardiff will go, who we would like to see and what kind of game we can expect. They then move on to discuss the Australia game - how good Wales were, how poor Australia were, the level of sympathy for Australia and who to support when Portugal play Australia - it really isn't difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-281h 10Sosbans and SidestepsThe Barbarians, Portugal and Australia all get a good going over and rightly so!The boys vent their anger at the lack of marketing and promotion of games such as the Barbarians game and issue a call out to the Scarlets!We then discuss the below par performance against Portugal that still managed to bag a bonus point win plus we discuss how good Portugal actually are.We look ahead to the Australia game and how their defeat to Fiji changes things and what we can expect in that game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-251h 06Sosbans and SidestepsFiji - Portugal and a guy from Swansea in Speedos and crocsThe Fiji game takes up a lot of our time this week and it is mainly the rugby we discuss rather than the off field stuff. There is a little bit about that and how much the english love to moan about stuff that has nothing to do with them!We also discuss the prospect of Mason Grady running at you full pelt and the survival techniques that may come in handy at that point. The prospects of a win over Portugal are assessed as well as how long we would like to see certain players on...2023-09-251h 20Sosbans and SidestepsOpening weekend of the community game - Westerer is bestererAt last - the community game is back and the first week was a cracker. The changes in divisions have thrown up some interesting matches and the boys try to get through them all as best they can.Martyns phone battery didn't quite last the distance but other than that - it is business as normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-2531 minSosbans and SidestepsSosban Central - First weekend of community fixturesMartyn and Huw review the fixtures from week one of the community game in Wales and preview week two.The concept of Eastern West Wales is still sinking in and we will happily speak to any club who wants to tell the world about their club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-2529 minSosbans and SidestepsSome Scarlets stuff and the Fiji previewAs the World Cup kicks off shortly, Wales prepare for a battle with Fiji. Huw, Martyn and Lee look at where Fiji are strong and where Wales can outsmart, outcompete and outscore them. This is a huge test for both sides and a massive test for supporters blood pressures.As promised at the start of the season, we have split our community game sections so you can listen to them separately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-2545 minSosbans and SidestepsBonus Pod - Llandovery RFCMartyn has a chat about the season ahead with Llandovery with assistant secretary Gareth Salt. They discuss the challenges of pre-season and the opening game against Carmarthen Quins as well as the aims for the rest of the season. The future of the club, right from juniors to youth and the formation of a womens team on the cards as well as the plans for the elite league.By far the most important area discussed is the worst dressed player and the bar prices - vital information for any visit. ...2023-09-2534 minSosbans and SidestepsThe community game preview and where exactly the West West/West East line is!Lee G, Flatcap and Big M discuss many things on this weeks pod, starting with Huws choice of headwear, Martyns obsession with planes and Lees inability to do a jigsaw. Rugby stuff includes a little bit about the World Cup but also a lot about the imminent kick off of the community game season. The boys go down through the list and discuss every club in every division with their expectations for the season.If you are in a community team and fancy having a chat, please get in touch - we would love to hear from...2023-09-251h 53Sosbans and SidestepsReviewing the South Africa game and playing 'Which club is in our region?'The review of the South Africa game is a tough one but we try to find the positives in there - eventually!The squad selection raises some interesting questions, particularly around injuries, outside centre and scrum half.We also try to look at the friendlies in our region but it descends into a discussion about where the dividing line between East and West of the region actually is. More on that next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-251h 15Sosbans and SidestepsTalking Farrell, lineout failures and Springboks!Plenty to discuss this week - the Farrell incident gets a good going over as does the #EngvWal game. We look for positives and where improvements are needed. The Springboks present a massive challenge for this weekend so we look for what we can expect there as well.Finally, we look at the community game pre-season friendlies list and pick the games to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-251h 08Sosbans and SidestepsIn between England gamesWe are back to discuss the Scarlets U18's game against Saracens, the Scarlets away kit and the Nov 4th game clash. Then we move on to the Wales v England game and the reverse fixture - who had a good game, who didn't and most importantly - how cold Huw was on the way to the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-251h 22Sosbans and SidestepsScarlets Fever - season 2We have a couple of changes to let you know about, a new presenter joining the team and things to discuss, such as a brief look at transfers, fixtures and fixture clashes, kit expectations and the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-251h 31Sosbans and SidestepsBonus pod with the Llanelli WarriorsMixed Ability rugby is growing massively and with the recent derby between the Warriors and the Vikings fresh in our minds - we spoke to Gwylim from the Llanelli Warriors about the game and its growth. Gwylims love for the game and his belief in his players is infectious - the world needs more people like him.If you want to get involved, watch a game or help with fundraising - all the details are in the pod and on the Warriors Facebook and Twitter pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2023-09-2242 minCardiff CentralThat nervous first episode - we have a podcast!A big welcome to the new podcast for Cardiff Rugby fans! Your hosts, Lee G, Aled and Carwyn chat through the end of last season, the downs, ups and downs of the off the season and the expectations for the season ahead including new signings and the expectations for the European adventure.Your feedback on our first efforts are very welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-2157 min
Sosbans and SidestepsThe end of season awardsWe start our final episode of the season with a chat about the Scarlets shop and the idea of a URC draft system before moving on to our Scarlets awards. We pick out our player of the season, breakthrough player, moment of the season, most entertaining player and most entertaining game.
It is a packed show with plenty of other talking points.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe last week of the community season - how was it for you?With very little Scarlets activity to discuss, we take a final look at the community game for this season and assess where Pembrokeshire/West Wales teams are.
We also chat through the Oil for Wales announcement and where that leaves the Scarlets and the wider game.
Plus - we want your nominations for our end of season awards.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe one where the community game is very nearly finishedWe still have plenty of action and games to decide promotion places at the end of this season - Division 2 West in particular goes down to the wire with one of three sides able to secure the last promotion spot this weekend.
It has been a fantastic but turbulent season - the end of season review in the coming weeks should be epic.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe one where the community game takes overThere was a little bit of Scarlets news to cover but this week was mainly about the community game - and there is a lot to cover with some promotion spots looking like they will be decided on the final day of the season.
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the Hand Engraving PodcastSean Cheetham and Lee GriffithsWe are kicking off year two of the show with our first ever three person show. In this episode I talk to two of my very favorite artists about hand engraving
and art in general. This show is packed with good advice and interesting conversation. Both of my guests are teachers and the insight they have about engraving is definitely worth a listen. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. In this episode...Wade Oliver Wilson, Sean Cheetham, Lee Griffiths, James Gregg
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe one after the Glasgow game but lets focus on the Community game shall we?A disappointing end to the season but like any roller coaster, you remember some bits more than others!
The Glasgow game gets discussed, as does those leaving and the coaching change arounds.
The community game is where things are getting really interesting with Narberth pushing Pontypool close and Pembrokeshire teams battling at the top of all 3 lower divisions. With a couple of weeks of games left, they are all going down to the wire!
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Sosbans and SidestepsPicking ourselves up after Judgement day - ready for a semi final!Judgement day was a tough watch but we have a European semi final to look forward to and a fantastic end to the community season heading our way.
More importantly, the Pembs schools U15's have a final on Wednesday for everyone to get behind!
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Sosbans and SidestepsGetting interesting at the end of the season!This week we discussed the comings and goings at PYS plus the performance against Glasgow - what we can take from that game and what not to read in to it.
The community game is really where the action is over the coming weeks, with the back log of fixtures making the next few weeks vitally important for Pembrokeshire sides.
It is all starting to get tasty!
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Sosbans and SidestepsCelebrating the quarter final win - and other stuffBig M takes the ship for a solo run through the happy waters of the European challenge cup, stopping to swim in the clear waters of running rugby, keeping the ball in hand and disciplined rugby. He sails through the league fixture against Glasgow before heading for home through the uncertain waters of the community game and then back home to the mother in law.
Enjoy your journey with Captain Martyn before he gives himself a promotion and a bigger ship!
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe one where we marched to the quarter finalSo much stuff to cover this weeks - the womens finals for HWest and Whitland, local rugby is starting to hot up, junior finals and transfer news. Then we talk about a pretty average game last week and where things need to improve for the quarter final game this Friday.
We did have a few issues with signal and clarity this week so please bare with us - there were a couple of bits that we just couldn't edit out.
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Sosbans and SidestepsBonus Pod - Llanelli RFC announcementOur reaction and understanding of tonights announcement by Llanelli RFC and The Scarlets.
This was recorded prior to the announcement so some of the detail may need further clarification - we will update you as best we can.
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Sosbans and SidestepsWhen the Sharks came to town - and got battered!There are chip shops in Llanelli that now offer 'Battered Shark' in their menu after last Saturdays game - and what a game it was.
Lee G and Big M enjoy their review of that game and look forward to the Brive game with the same enthusiasm.
Attention is then turned to the community game with some big results, especially for Pembrokeshire Schools U15s and Llangwm Youth and a huge weekend ahead at Crymych RFC!
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Sosbans and Sidesteps#SCAvSHA preview and other stuffMartyn is back for this weeks episode where we focus on the Sharks visit to PYS this weekend and what we can expect from that game.
The URC season seems to be coming to and end earlier than normal as the playoff places are out of reach for us but we still have the Welsh Shield to play for.
The community game is starting to heat up so we take a look at a couple of key fixtures for the rest of the season and the junior game has two vital fixtures for this weekend.2023-03-241h 15
Sosbans and SidestepsThe bit in between Italy and FranceLee G is on his own this week and is focussing on the Wales games against Italy and France. He takes a look at how the Italian game was won and how we came to losing it - but a win is a win and Wales needed it for confidence more than anything.
He takes a look at the side selected to play France and what we can expect from it - and what we can't expect from them.
Lee also run through some of the developments that we are looking at trying for next...2023-03-1638 min
A Matter of Faith: A Presby PodcastMyth or Religion? w/ Lydia GriffithsSend us a textDrag Queens and Kings are the Beloved! Question of the Week:What is an acceptable level of "extra" noise during a worship service? People cough, babies cry, and some folks have their phones ringing. It can all add up. What is tolerable to some is not as tolerable to others. What do you think?Special Guest:Lydia Griffiths, Mythologist, Writer & Storyteller & Ph.D. Candidate at Pacifica Graduate InstituteGuest Question:What is the difference between mythology...2023-03-0952 min
Sosbans and SidestepsThe one after the Munster game and a chat with Aled WatersNot many sides go to Munster and score 6 tries and then still come away without a win - we discuss that in detail, all the positives and a couple of negatives - and what we can expect in the future.
Martyn caught up with Aled Waters to discuss his season so far with Tenby RFC and Pembrokeshire Schools 15's making the Bowl Semi-Finals - it is always good to hear from Aled, he is a top bloke.
Then we talk through the junior fixtures, the community results from last weekend and our predictions for the...2023-03-081h 41
Sosbans and SidestepsThe one where we talk about the WRU's problemsWe start with the Wales game from the weekend and quickly move on to the problems inside the WRU and Welsh Rugby. The effects of the last couple of weeks will be felt for many years to come and are the result of many years past - so it wont be the last.
We talk through how it will affect the Scarlets, who we expect to leave and what kind of team we can expect in the future. We also look at what happens if we have 22 players on injury in the future and the effect of...2023-03-011h 22
Sosbans and SidestepsSTILL unbeaten in 2023 - the one after a winning weekendWe make the most of discussing rugby on the field and we discuss the Edinburgh game from last weekend in all its glory.
The U18s girls also pull off a deserved and hard fought win over Cardiff while the boys U18s took care of RGC - an all round winning weekend for Scarlets.
We also dip our feet into local rugby with a run down of the scores and where that leaves everyone in the table.
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Sosbans and SidestepsBONUS POD - Talking to Daryl Morgan, head coach of the girls U 18'sLee also has a really good chat with Daryl, head of the Scarlets U 18s girls programme. We talk through all of the girls game the challenges that girls face, why it is as good - if not better than the boys/mens game and why girls are easier to coach!
If you are the slightest bit curious about this side of the game - then this is a good place to start.
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Sosbans and SidestepsWales v Scotland and a preview of Scarlets v EdinburghWe reluctantly talk through the Wales v Scotland game and our expectations for this weekends Scarlets v Edinburgh game. We also bring you Scarlets news from all of the age grade games and a preview of the community games for this weekend.
We have a chat about Sione leaving, the WRU agreement and what we are expecting to happen down west!
Another busy show and we left some bits out.
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Sosbans and SidestepsWales v Ireland and pathway stuffWe still have plenty of Scarlets stuff to discuss, even though the senior team isn't playing. We run through the boys and girls Under 18s games, the start of the Scarlets West & East U16s games and even a bit of U 15s for good measure.
We couldn't avoid talking about the Wales v Scotland game and the U 20s there as well. In between Wifi failures, dogs, kids and builders - it made for an eventful pod!
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You've Got Five Pages...To Tell Me It's GoodYou've Got Five Pages, Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths, to Tell Me You're Good.The first chapter can make or break a reader's engagement with a story. We as writers must craft brilliant opening pages in order to hook those picky readers, so let's study the stories of others to see how they do it!
Well, my curse on this podcast strikes again. The prologue of Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths is quite well-crafted and compelling and leagues ahead of the first chapter, which is an exposition dump detailing a separate character's fast-track in her career with law enforcement. Now I can see that Griffiths herself is a...2023-02-0319 min
Sosbans and SidestepsThe one from the Bulls gameWe revel in the victory over the Bulls and the improvement through the season. We talk through developing players, the academy, Under 18s and the womens development sides before venturing into Wales U20s, Wales v Ireland and the community game results from last week.
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Sosbans and SidestepsUndefeated in 2023 - discuss!So much to discuss on one podcast:
Scarlets excellent run of form
Last weeks game against Bayonne
This weeks game against the Bulls
The Boys and Girls U18s fixtures
The WRU - the allegations, the culture and how it is spread throughout Welsh rugby
The community game: results from last week and predictions for this week
Scarlets news - Crys 16 meet the management event and the European fixtures announced
And to finish - how to choose a new announcer if the rumour...2023-01-261h 27
Sosbans and SidestepsThe one after the Cheetahs win - with a Wales squad announcement interuptionWe discuss the joy of being on a bit of a winning run and how to keep it going. There is plenty to discuss from last weekends game and lots to look forward to in the coming weeks.
The community game was interrupted a little by the weather and there are a few teams on a good run in to the end off the season.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe one about the Cardiff gamePlenty to talk through in the Cardiff game - how do you pick out individuals when everyone is playing well? There were a few negatives to talk through including yellow cards and scrummaging but there were also a few referee/TMO issues to discuss.
Plus we discuss the U18s and all that is good in local rugby in Pembrokeshire and West Wales.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe Dragons on New Years Day episodeWe have a brief chat about meeting up at the game and then delve into the details of the game. It is nice to have quite a positive match to review - but even then there were a couple of negatives to go through. We also take a look ahead to this weeks game against Cardiff and the U18s game against the Dragons plus a full run down of the local rugby fixtures.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe boxing day referee debacleThis is not one to listen to with your kids in the car - we would love to discuss the game but unfortunately, the referee had more influence on the game than any player - so we go through the game as best we can.
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Sosbans and SidestepsCheetahs and the Ospreys previewWe review last weeks game against the Cheetahs and take a look ahead to the Ospreys game, which is sure to be an absolute belter.
I am joined this week by my boy Iolo, who you may have heard me talk about before, to discuss the Under 18's game against Cardiff.
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Sosbans and SidestepsFinally a decent win - but did anyone see it?Lee G is on his own this week, talking through the Scarlets v Bayonne game and why it was so difficult to watch as well as talking through the few Pembrokeshire games that were played and the usual predictions.
Short and sweet this week!
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Sosbans and SidestepsScarlets v Lions and other stuffWe talk through the positives, the negatives and the inconsistencies in the Scarlets v Lions game and look forward to the visit of Bayonne in the European Challenge Cup. We also trawl through the results from Pembrokeshire Rugby last weekend and see what is on the horizon for the coming weekend.
And we ramble off into many other rugby related things - feel free to join in!
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe Stormers and a preview of a normal weekIt is nice to be back to a normal week. We find the positives from the Scarlets game against the Stormers and where improvement needs to happen, plus we preview this weeks fixture against the Lions and then look at the #Pembrokeshirerugby fixtures for this weekend as well.
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Sosbans and SidestepsGeorgia - Stormers and a rant about the WRULee G and Big M take a stroll through the fall out from the Georgia game and a look ahead to Australia, Lee takes a walk down ranting alley when discussing the WRU and we finishrelaxing on the beaches of South Africa as we discuss the #StovSca game.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThat point where local rugby feels more importantWe discuss the Wales v Argentina game and preview the Georgia game as well as discussing the scores from last weeks community game.
Plenty of new blood starting to come through into the Welsh side, especially, Macleod, Blacker, Costellow and Jenkins - all good prospects for the future.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe one with Martins new headphones and no Scarlets gameThe lack of a Scarlets game means we can spend more time talking about the local community games that are due this weekend, the little bit of news from the Scarlets and how to encourage more players to stay in Wales.
We try to avoid it but we do end up talking about the Wales game - sorry about that.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe Leinster game and half term challengesHalf term week means plenty of interruptions from kids and dogs but we manage to crack through the Scarlets v Leinster performance, what needs to be put right and how.
The arrival of Lee Blackett and the mini break may be just what is needed to re-start the season.
We discuss the 6 games called off involving local teams last weekend and how the cup competition can be moved forward next season.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe Connacht game and the way forwardWe discuss the Connacht game and try to look for some positives as we welcome the top of the table to Parc Y Scarlets this weekend.
We discuss being at that point where you just accept that TMO's are going to get decisions wrong and we are going to be playing against 17 men every week.
We look at the week ahead for local rugby and make our predictions for the cup competition this weekend.
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Sosbans and Sidesteps#Pembrokeshirerugby Scoreboard for 22/10/22The full down of Pembrokeshire Rugby results from 22/10/22
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Sosbans and SidestepsThat winning feelingWe talk about the Zebre game with a smile on our face and how we back it up against Connacht.
We take a look at Pembrokeshire fixtures for the coming weekend aswell and make our predictions
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Sosbans and SidestepsPembrokeshire rugby scoreboard for 15/10/22All the cup scores from Pembrokeshire rugby on 15/10/22
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Sosbans and SidestepsSometimes it is not as bad as it feels.We talk through the Cardiff in detail looking for positives and how players (and supporters) could respond.
We talk through what we would love to see after the game on Saturday and why.
Plus - we discuss the local game, especially St Davids and fancy dress.
Send us in your match reports from this weeks cup games or leave us your thoughts on our Facebook page
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Sosbans and SidestepsPembrokeshire Scoreboard for 8/10/22A full run down of all the results from this weeks fixtures
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Sosbans and SidestepsEP 8 - That Benetton game and local positivesLots of chat about the Benetton game and Pembrokeshire rugby including a message to the Pembrokeshire Under 15's and Pembrokeshire College teams.
We pick out our highs and lows from the Benetton game and look forward to where we can put that right in the Cardiff game.
We look at some of the key results from Pembrokeshire last weekend and make our predictions for the coming week, including the big showdown between St Davids and Llangwm.
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Sosbans and SidestepsPembrokeshire Rugby Scoreboard for 1/10/2022All the scores from Pembrokeshire Rugby for Saturday 01/10/2022
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Sosbans and SidestepsWeek 2 - Ulster, ref-ref-ref and some good pointsWe discuss all the important issues from last weekends games including the referee's performance in the Scarlets game.
We take a look at the story about Welsh sides joining the Premiership and why the only people to benefit would be the WRU.
And we talk through the performances of Pembrokeshire sides in the league last weekend and the college last week.
We want to hear from you - so send us your match reports and comments on the game - better still drop us a message for us to play on the show.2022-09-281h 24
Sosbans and SidestepsPembrokeshire Rugby Scoreboard - 24/09/2022The run down of all of this weeks rugby scores in Pembrokeshire
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Sosbans and SidestepsWeek 1 of #URC - #Scarlets v OspreysLoads to talk about from week 1 of the #URC - should Tipuric have been carded, what else did he get away with, should there have been a penalty try with Giles yellow card and we discuss the comments on television and social media after the game.
We take a look at a few key results from Pembrokeshire Rugby from last weekend, who are struggling, who are flying and who can't get a bus!
The big question of the week is, what will Cardigan RFC be wearing as fancy dress when they visit St Davids this...2022-09-201h 19
Sosbans and SidestepsSaturday 17/09/22 scoreboardA rundown of all the scores from Pembrokeshire rugby this weekend.
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Sosbans and SidestepsThe pathway is in good handsWe chatted with Aled Waters about Pembroke Schools Under 15s, Pembrokeshire college and Tenby Utd - and the best way to negotiate the turn in to Heywood lane - does anyone ever try to turn right coming up the hill?
We also discuss our team selection for the Ospreys game and does having a decent moustache entitle you to a place on the parc? Plus a full run down of this weeks fixtures - ignore the bit at the start about no games, we were looking at league fixtures and it is cup week.
2022-09-141h 18
Sosbans and SidestepsFirst week of the season - proper!The season has started with a bang at community level - we take a look at the talking points from the weekends games and we ask the big question - 'Does anyone not visit St Davids RFC in fancy dress?', plus a review of the Scarlets v Bears game and a look ahead to next weeks games.
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The WWRE PodcastKnocking out first deal to reach 112 units under 1 year with Yosef Lee and Barri Griffiths#208In this episode, Yosef will break down his very first 44 units that led him to reach 112 in just under one year. About Josef Lee: Believer, Father, Lawyer, Multifamily Apartment Syndicator and Investor, People connector, Status-quo hater, Strategic planner/Action taker, Pilates studio owner, Entrepreneur wannabe. I have a vision to achieve control of my own T/P/O (Time, Place, Occurrence) through financial freedom. I am on my journey using cash-flowing multifamily apartment investing as a tool to create generational wealth and to achieve financial freedom. Along this journey, I would love to make changes in others’ lives and em...2021-08-2719 minThe WWRE PodcastHow to make it from 0 to 112 Units under one year | Yosef Lee Vs Barri Griffiths#207Believer, Father, Lawyer, Multifamily Apartment Syndicator and Investor, People connector, Status-quo hater, Strategic planner/Action taker, Pilates studio owner, Entrepreneur wannabe. I have a vision to achieve control of my own T/P/O (Time, Place, Occurrence) through financial freedom. I am on my journey using cash-flowing multifamily apartment investing as a tool to create generational wealth and to achieve financial freedom. Along this journey, I would love to make changes in others’ lives and empower them to achieve the same. I would love to talk about what I do with you!
Get in touch with Yosef:...2021-08-2531 min
The Automotive Leaders PodcastMeet Diana Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of the Constellation AgencyDownload the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Meet Diana Lee, CEO of the Constellation Agency, a company that experienced 4000% growth in the past three years. Through this exponential growth, she strives for a high level of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability. In this episode, she shares her formula for hiring and retaining top new talent in a highly desirable fast-paced environment, and you’ll hear how she encourages her team to self-advocate for continued growth and fulfillment. She also tells the heartwarming story of how she encouraged the automotive sector to come together to benefit the community....2021-03-031h 05
DOWNTIME - interviews with dance artists & arts leaders, talking about dance & the artsDowntime with Botis Seva & Lee GriffithsFor this episode of DownTime I was so pleased to be able to talk with Botis Seva and Lee Griffiths.Botis is a dance artist, choreographer and director working in contemporary dance, physical theatre and hip-hop – he is the AD of HipHop Dance Theatre company – Far From the Norm.Lee Griffiths is the Creative Producer of Far From The Norm, and also, alongside Joseph Toonga and Emily Crouch , runs Artists 4 Artists the UK’s first artist-led Hip Hop theatre initiative.Lee and Botis also happen to be a family, and I zoomed into their...2020-07-1342 min
Start from ScratchEp6: Lee Jones - Start from ScratchThis week we allowed Josh the opportunity to analyse Trist and Eddie's games in detail during the introduction and in typical fashion, he didn't hold back!! Apparently there's work to do. We interview Lee Jones, an Honorary Member and Green Keeper at Conwy Golf Club, who has informative about how we can improve but also open and honest about his decision not to turn professional off a +4 handicap. As usual, we find ourselves disagreeing to end the show - this time about Taylormade's Driving Relief Charity fourball match between Rory, DJ, Ricky and Wolff.2020-05-291h 06
Rugby Uncovered#7 Kirsty-Lee Griffiths of Richmond FC : Training & Running a business in lockdownKirsty-Lee Griffiths has been playing Rugby for over six years and with the help of her club at Richmond is able to play the game she loves whilst running the business she always wanted. A remarkable lady dealing with remarkable times.
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2020-04-0418 min