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For Wales, See Wales“This is dog s**t”We have a guest! The pod is joined by Professor Matthew Wall from Swansea University for a fascinating chat about Welsh politics and where we are going. We look at the new electoral system, Reform’s election strategy and why Welsh politics needs more posters. All over a lovely cold Guinness. Plus we find out that Will is a “See You Next Tuesday” and explore some rather interesting characters inside Reform in Wales.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words...
2025-12-0457 minFor Wales, See WalesReform’s Nathan Gill Off To Prison!The gang return to discuss fallen comrade and former Reform leader in Wales Nathan Gill’s prison sentence as well as the Welsh Government’s targets on new homes (unrelated). Mel channels her inner Oprah Winfrey while Robin and Will analyse who would do better in prison.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that...
2025-11-2740 minFor Wales, See WalesThe people in Wales we don’t seem to care aboutThis week Mel talks us through her dramatic fall and how she nearly paid the ultimate price to save a cereal bar. The trio look at who in Wales is most likely to be living in poverty as well why the UK Government needs to ditch the two child benefit cap. They also explore Will’s interview with Zack Polanski and look at why no party can claim to “speak for Wales”.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four wo...
2025-11-2038 minFor Wales, See WalesAnthony Slaughter on the podOn this week’s episode, the gang are joined by leader of the Wales Green Party, Anthony Slaughter.Robin, Will and Mel quiz Anthony on his hopes for the Greens going into May’s Senedd elections, as well as what he thinks sets his Party apart from Plaid Cymru. As well as the Party’s rapidly growing membership, Anthony highlights Zack Polanski’s popularity as indicators that the Greens are set to become big players in Welsh politics. Anthony also discusses his youth as a squatter, over some crunchy carrot batons. Brace yourselves for some top-t...
2025-11-1347 minFor Wales, See WalesHow we can make Wales betterThis week Mel is missing which means Robin and Will undertake a “bro-pod”. After quickly learning that Melanie is the glue that holds them together the pair break down some interesting claims made by a Reform Councillor.They then discuss a major project that could transform Wales that no one seems to want to talk about. After chatting about Robin’s simply fantastic legs they look at how the arts and creative industries are driving some serious cash into Cymru.Finally the take some audience questions looking how journalists choose who they vox pop.Abou...
2025-11-0649 minFor Wales, See WalesReform’s Caerphilly office is graffitiedThis week the trio digest more of the Caerphilly by-election result including some vandalism on the Reform office. They look at the challenge Reform faces being seen as an English party despite having such a large Welsh core and a Welsh speaking candidate. Robin, Mel and Will also discuss the fact that senior members of the Conservative Party don’t know who their leader in Wales is.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see...
2025-10-3053 minFor Wales, See WalesShock Caerphilly By-Election ResultRing the alarm - an emergency pod has dropped!Will, Robin and Mel react to the shock Caerphilly by-election result which saw Plaid Cymru take the Senedd seat from Labour for the first time in Senedd history.The trio discuss how Plaid Cymru dealt Welsh Labour such a historic defeat, and why Reform’s best efforts just weren’t enough.Fresh from the overnight count, a very tired Will Hayward demonstrates how the vote share was split between left and right leaning voters, whilst Robin and Mel discuss what this could mean for the...
2025-10-2452 min
Coaches Panel | Fantasy AFL PodcastsCarlton Land Will Hayward | Was It Worth Losing Charlie Curnow?The AFL Trade Period continues to deliver major headlines and this one’s a big one. Will Hayward has officially been traded from the Sydney Swans to the Carlton Blues, completing a move that ties directly into Sydney’s acquisition of Charlie Curnow.In this episode, MJ Want breaks down the strategy behind the trade. Why Sydney made the move, what Carlton gain with Hayward’s arrival, and what it all means for AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach players heading into the 2026 season.We explore:💥 The domino effect of Sydney...
2025-10-2012 minFor Wales, See WalesWhich parties care about the Senedd?A cheeky bonus episode ahead of the Caerphilly by-election reaction on Friday!Robin, Mel and Will dive into some audience questions including why the Greens haven’t cut through in Wales (yet) and whether the main UK parties really care about the Senedd.We also discover Will’s doppelganger and Mel gives a sneak peak into the depressing world of dating apps. For Wales, See Wales will be releasing a reaction podcast to the Caerphilly by-election in Friday, October 24.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyc...
2025-10-1931 minFor Wales, See WalesKeir Starmer can’t say Eluned Morgan’s nameThis week Will is recovering after the Labour conference in Liverpool. The gang discuss Eluned Morgan dancing (again), whether it’s fair to call Plaid Cymru "poison" and why the boys that can moon walk get all the ladies. They also discuss the joys of an “event appropriate” twmpath and dig into the question of why Keir Starmer LOVES flags so much.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was...
2025-10-0231 minFor Wales, See WalesWho's the most popular political leader in Wales?The pod is back (a day later than usual) and the team is talking polls. New polling for Wales has put Labour down on 14% whereas Reform and Plaid Cymru are up on 30%. This will massively change Welsh politics if true and the trio look at what this would mean in the Senedd after May.The gang also explores the bold claim from Mel that “horses aren’t posh in the countryside”...They also look at the ratings for individual leaders and discover who is the most popular (or should that be least hated?).Ab...
2025-09-2644 minFor Wales, See WalesReform suggest abolishing the Welsh Parliament - The Wrexham Live ShowThe gang head to North Wales to do a live show from the wonderful Ty Pawb. Just a day after Reform suggested abolishing Welsh democracy Robin, Mel and Will break down what this means for Wales.Mel and Robin both do a quiz plus we have some fantastic audience questions. The For Wales, See Wales team are then joined by special guest Plaid Cymru MS Llyr Gruffydd who reveals his musical background and what it was like when UKIP had seven Senedd Members.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked u...
2025-09-191h 05For Wales, See WalesWelsh Labour MUST win thisRobin, Mel and Will are back in the studio and are looking at the massive by-election coming up in Caerphilly. Reform and Plaid both believe they can take it from Labour and are throwing everything at the seat. Will breaks down why it will be a disaster for Labour if they lose because it will mean they will need to work with other parties inside the Senedd just to get their budget through. The three also talk about how they try to provide balanced analysis in a political world which is getting more tribal and an...
2025-09-1142 minFor Wales, See WalesKeir Starmer needs to actually stand up to the far-rightThe trio are back in the studio after the summer and Mel has been having a whale of a time campaigning for justice for the Shetland Duck. Will is apparently going to the new James Bond while Robin has fallen down the stairs.The pod looks at the total lack of resistance to Nigel Farage stoking up hatred and takes a good look through the Overton Window. Will and Mel then chat to Robin “speed freak” Morgan about the 20mph limit and how it was actually a brilliant idea.Tickets are still available for t...
2025-08-2946 minFor Wales, See WalesLeanne Wood on the PodIn this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales team are joined by former Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood.On the podcast, Leanne discusses her former career as a probation officer and how her time working with some of the most challenged members of society boosted her enthusiasm to stand for the Senedd. She also shares with the FWSW trio how she really feels about the rise of Reform in her home patch of Y Rhondda, divulging that she even sat in one of their meetings, bringing it to a halt.Leanne takes Will, Me...
2025-08-211h 02For Wales, See WalesHow will the next Welsh election be different?This week the gang realise that Google street view has captured the moment of the podcast’s (immaculate) conception.They dive into what the new electoral system will mean for how parties campaign across Wales and whether some would-be Senedd Members will even put the name of their party on their leaflets.The pod then goes global with a question from a Canadian listener who wants to know how political discourse impacts the ability of comedians to tell jokes.Tickets are still available for the live show in Wrexham on September 6 which you ca...
2025-08-0742 minFor Wales, See WalesReform gets their first Senedd memberThe second half of the pod's trip to the Royal Welsh sees some cracking guests.First off the trio discuss Laura Anne Jones’ big money transfer to Reform from the because she has stopped recognising the Tories. They are then joined by the Senedd’s Llywydd, Elin Jones, who explains what it is like to the Speaker of the Welsh Parliament. She also reveals a little of Mel’s nerdy past. Next up we have dairy farmer Abi Reader who explains what makes a good cow. After Will has talked about cows for ages the...
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Business Growth Talks6 ChatGPT Hacks You Need Now For Business Growth with Mark HaywardSend us a textIn this episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the transformative role of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in scaling and managing a business. Mark kicks off by highlighting the immense potential of AI as a dependable business partner that can work tirelessly to streamline processes and boost productivity. As he shares his personal experiences, Mark emphasizes how he leverages ChatGPT to enhance various aspects of his workflow, from podcast research to strategic planning.Throughout the episode, Mark explores six innovative ways he incorporates ChatGPT into his business operations. These...
2025-07-2813 minFor Wales, See WalesLife among the farmers, the pod goes on the roadThe gang leave their Newport base to visit the Royal Welsh Show and my gosh are there a lot of sheep!The trio park up inside a Lion Container at the UK’s (if not the world's) greatest agricultural show to talk all things farming. The new Sustainable Farming Scheme (we will explain what that means) has been announced and the pod sits down with the best goatee in Welsh politics Huw Irranca-Davies to find out what it means. Will this see the end of Welsh farming protests? We shall see. Elsewhere Welsh Lib...
2025-07-2458 min
Blueprint CymruWill Hayward: Who cares about Wales?Will Reform UK destroy the Senedd?, Does Mark Drakeford sell stories?, Why does the rest of the UK ignore Wales?, Why is Wales' media is dying?, What is holding Wales back?Will Hayward is a journalist who, after completing his studies at Cardiff University, chose to make Wales his home. Over the past decade, his work and reporting for, among others Wales Online and the Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom, has won accolades and received countless nominations for journalistic prizes. Will is the author of ‘Lockdown Wales: How Covid-19 Tested Wales’ and, ‘Independent Nation: Should Wales leave...
2025-07-2444 min
Unmade: media and marketing analysis'Media is different' - Will Hayward on why he believes Private Media's Pinstripe purchase will work outWelcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade.We’re a day earlier than usual in our weekly podcast cycle, after last night’s announcement that Eric Beecher’s Private Media has bought the David Koch-founded Pinstripe Media. Today’s interview features Private Media CEO Will Hayward and Pinstripe’s MD AJ Koch.And further down, there were big swings in both directions on the Unmade Index.To get maximum value from a paid membership of Unmade, sign up today.Your annual membership gets you tickets to September’s REmade conference on retail media...
2025-07-2330 minFor Wales, See WalesWhy is Wales treated like this?Robin is back from sailing the “Severn” seas and he has some big points to make about Greenwich mean time. The three ask the question of what Reform doing well will mean for Wales? Will then enters a rage spiral at the Welsh Government response to the last podcast.Mel then drops some “uncomfortable truths” while the trio explore how Wales is perceived within the wider UK. Tickets are still available for the live show in Wrexham on September 6 which you can buy here: https://www.typawb.wales/event/for-wales-see-wales-podcast-live-show-ty-pawb/ .About FW...
2025-07-1853 min
Business Growth TalksTaking a Break And How A Vacation WILL Revitalizes YouSend us a textIn this episode, Mark Hayward takes us on a personal journey through his recent vacation in France while shedding light on the essential practice of stepping back from business to rejuvenate one’s mind and soul. From taking a break from client calls and emails to enjoying a fiction book for the first time in years, Mark emphasizes the importance of unplugging from the regular entrepreneur hustle to gain fresh perspectives and clarity.During his stay at a stunning villa in the Dordogne, Mark recounts his experiences from relaxing mornings by th...
2025-07-1411 minFor Wales, See Wales"It's Disgusting"This week the Pod gets silly as they look at a Welsh Conservative Senedd Member who dabbles with a (totally natural looking) social media video and gets very upset inside the Welsh Parliament. Robin, Will and Mel then delve into what Jeremy Corbyn’s potential new party means for people in Wales. The three then get serious as they deep dive into how religious organisations are taking public money in Wales while deliberately not helping the most vulnerable children in Cymru. Will gets very angry with the Catholic Church and Robin explains how he spent thre...
2025-07-1057 minFor Wales, See Wales“They are in serious trouble” The Welsh Labour conferenceThe three are reunited at last! Mel, Robin and Will dive into the Welsh Labour conference to discuss Keir Starmer’s dine and dash, Eluned Morgan hitting the decks and why Wales’ largest party are so disorganised. Elsewhere Robin and Mel do a dramatic reading of the online pile-on Will received after suggesting that the UK be more democratic. Spoiler - Alfred the Great was not impressed. Plus, full details of the Wrexham live show on September 6 have dropped and you can get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-wales-see-wales-podlediad-byw-podcast-live-show-tickets-1427224680439Abou...
2025-07-0358 minFor Wales, See WalesWestminster tells Wales to “be grateful”With Robin away, who knows where, this week Mel and Will carry the baton together to look at ANOTHER shafting of Wales courtesy of our pals in London. Will breaks down how housing in Wales is holding us all back and while deliberate decisions by UK Labour are increasing homelessness in Cymru.Mel then reaches new levels of outrage as a UK Treasury minister tell Wales to “be grateful” for being shortchanged. Plus the big question, why are so many Welsh people falling over?BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. For Wales, See Wales will b...
2025-06-2652 minFor Wales, See WalesThe system consistently fails WalesThis week Robin and Will grieve for Mel who is swifty realising “if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime”. With the pod’s representative farmer due to be back next week, the pair take a look at Mark Drakeford getting angry and Andrew RT Davies totally not saying a word in an odd way. They then look at how Rachel Reeves has given Wales mutton and told them it’s lamb plus asking why Welsh Labour aren’t doing more to kick up a fuss.There is also a very special a...
2025-06-2042 minFor Wales, See WalesDo UK Labour care about Wales?This week Will enters a rage spiral, Mel reveals her musical gifts and Robin explains how he never planned to be a comedian. Wales has been shafted on rail again while the Treasury ignores Mark Drakeford’s pleas for Cymru to be treated the same as England. The gang discuss how the arts could be used to transform Wales and Mel drops the truth bomb that Will is clearly a trumpet boy. For Wales, See Wales is a podcast all about Welsh politics and issues. It’s for everyone from political nerds to people...
2025-06-0543 minFor Wales, See WalesHilariously chaotic Tory conferenceIn this week’s episode, Will spills the tea on everything that went down at the Welsh Conservatives party conference in Llangollen. From Kemi Badenoch’s MSP gaff, to serious typos, Darren Millar's olive branch and Jacob Rees-Mogg’s commitment to his wife’s necessities, there is a lot for Robin, Mel and Will to unpack!About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its ow...
2025-05-2945 minFor Wales, See Wales“I would challenge Keir Starmer in a dance off” - Rhun ap Iorwerth on the podCan you hear the sound of hooves? The Rhunicorn trots into the studio to talk Welsh independence, films and what a Plaid Cymru Government would actually do.This week the gang host Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth who is the frontrunner to be the next Wales First Minister.He comes bearing gifts as well as explaining where he would want to put the Welsh capital…In a fascinating and wide ranging interview Will and the Plaid leader get into a debate over what currency an independent Wales would have. Rhun ap...
2025-05-221h 05For Wales, See WalesWho will win the most seats in the Welsh election?The gang come together on Will’s birthday to mock him mercilessly. They explore who is on course to win the most seats in the Senedd election and answer the fairly important question of how the voting actually works?Also on the agenda is Eluned Morgan’s Gavin and Stacey reference as well as planning a live event from Ninja Warrior. Get Mark Drakeford on monkey bars!Big thanks to our returning sponsor Lion Containers. https://www.lioncontainers.co.uk/About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the E...
2025-05-1539 minFor Wales, See WalesBombshell poll drops in Welsh politicsThis week the pod heads out on the road. Setting up camp inside the Senedd/Welsh Parliament the gang invite any politician to come one and chew the fat. The very morning that we arrived a gobsmacking poll was released that put Plaid top, with Reform just behind and Labour on just 18%. First Minister Eluned Morgan had also given a speech where she (sorta) reestablished the clear red water between herself and Keir Starmer. This pod is a bit different to usual. Guests were dropping in left and right. Labour’s Lee Waters remin...
2025-05-081h 05For Wales, See WalesEp28: Welsh independence support is at an all time high?!This week the pod (minus Mel who is off betting on the dogs) ask the question on everyone's lips - why is steel making at Port Talbot not as important to the UK Government as Scunthorpe?Robin and Will then talk about a spike in support for Welsh independence and get very confused about the Plaid supporters who oppose it. They also look at how Welsh Tory politicians have been charged by the police and seek to understand what Thomas the Tank would look like in hell!About FWSW 100 years ago i...
2025-04-1735 minFor Wales, See WalesEp27: Why does Wales keep losing out?Well this pod sure descended into carnage…The gang starts by looking at why Wales is paying its young people to leave (with Robin getting VERY angry when Will asks about his student debt).They then explore how the UK Government has found a whole new way to shaft Wales. It concludes with a BAFTA worthy performance by Mel and Robin as they reenact a Senedd committee. They really commit to this and it descends into chaos with Robin going a bit Oliver Twist.About FWSW 100 years ago if you...
2025-04-1039 minFor Wales, See WalesEp26: Labour’s Spring Statement StrifeIn this week’s episode, Will, Mel and Robin ponder whether an influx of global bad news stories is causing the public to minimise their current affairs consumption. The trio unpack what the UK Government’s highly-debated Spring Statement will mean for Wales, and discuss a very awkward exchange in FMQs.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own descripti...
2025-04-0346 minFor Wales, See WalesEp25: The Plaid Cymru ConferenceIn this week’s episode, Will reports back to Mel and Robin on his time at the Plaid Cymru conference. The trio ask how likely it is that the Rhunicorn will become First Minister, and which policies will make the party stand out to the electorate.The gang also discuss Welsh Labour’s request that members feedback on any news or politics-focussed programmes. Astonishingly, FWSW was not on their to-watch list!About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For W...
2025-03-2749 minFor Wales, See WalesEp24: Who are the ‘mainstream media’?In this week’s episode, Will, Mel and Robin discuss the media landscape in Wales and how it holds the Welsh Government to account. The trio ask whether a ‘mainstream media’ really exists and, if so, how’re we consuming their output in 2025?The gang answer some listener questions left over from the live show, including whether Reform are on the brink of implosion, and who could realistically form the next Welsh Government?Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/About FWSW 100 years ago if y...
2025-03-201h 02For Wales, See WalesEp23: What is the Crown Estate and should you care?On a high after the live show Will gets all the way up on his high horse over Labour MPs voting to reject Wales getting extra cash. Robin breaks down exactly why he makes a perfect 60-year-old Conservative cabinet minister and Mel outlines her red flags. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied th...
2025-03-1350 minFor Wales, See WalesFor Wales See Wales LIVE from Cardiff!This week’s episode is brought to you not just by the usual gang, but by a packed out audience at the Glee Club, aptly just a stone’s throw from the Senedd.In this special live recording, Robin, Mel and Will discuss what a Gŵyl Dewi bank holiday could mean for Wales, and how COVID altered the public’s awareness of devolution.About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied th...
2025-03-0650 minFor Wales, See WalesEp21: Have Welsh Labour given up?While the lads are devastated to be missing their (frankly) Welshest member they do their best to keep calm and carry on.Robin and Will take a look at how Wales has been really creative when it comes to sending young people abroad before taking a look at the latest waiting list data.Elsewhere they look at where Labour are currently at in Wales as well as asking the question of whether the Lib Dems have negotiated a good deal in the budget.Plus Will explains how an old man named Stavros took...
2025-02-2655 minFor Wales, See WalesEp20: Wales Shafted AgainA bumper episode where Will reveals he is both Moses and a serial frog murderer. The gang breakdown the cuts to the arts and sport in Wales before delving into why Cymru gets so much less money when it comes to National Parks. Elsewhere Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar tries to justify “that” trip to the USA while his party debate who is actually in charge. Plus BBC presenter Iolo Williams speaks to the pod to give his views on Wales’ green spaces. Tickets are still available for the For Wales, See Wales...
2025-02-2051 minFor Wales, See WalesEp19: What's for Breakfast?In this week’s episode, the gang personally thank Darren Millar for creating content for them. No he didn’t come on the podcast, but he did jet off to Washington DC for a national prayer breakfast with Trump which was, apparently, more important than doing his job as the Leader of the Opposition.Will investigates deeper into the Cardiff University job losses, uncovering some hard-to-swallow reasons for the closure of the nursing department.And the trio answer listener questions on Plaid Cymru’s budget demands and the appropriation of Welsh identity.Big thanks...
2025-02-1243 minFor Wales, See WalesEp18: Leaks and leeksRobin is back from his stint in prison after being let out for good behaviour (obviously) and the reunited trio chow down on a juicy Welsh politics burger. This week Will reveals a leaked document that suggests chaos within the Welsh Government. The three also discuss the job losses at Cardiff Uni.We also answer an audience question where we look at how second homes are putting rural Welsh communities under real pressure. Tickets are still available for the For Wales, See Wales Live Show at Cardiff’s Glee Club: https://booking.glee.co.u...
2025-02-0644 minFor Wales, See WalesEp17: God bless the councillors!“It wasn’t a Nazi salute I promise!” This week the pod covers everything from international politics to local government. Will starts fanboying over a group of Welsh local councillors who took on the Welsh Government and won whereas Mel admits that perhaps she may actually not dislike all politicians! They also breakdown the good and the bad of Mark Drakeford’s interview and ask the question: “Why doesn’t he enact these good ideas?”Tickets are still available for the For Wales, See Wales Live Show at Cardiff’s Glee Club on March 2nd: https...
2025-01-3042 minFor Wales, See WalesEp15: Do Reform and Nigel Farage care about Wales?In this week pod Will enters a rage spiral after Reform refuses to name a Welsh leader. The gang discuss whether Nigel Farage’s party (or should that be company) has Wales’ best interests at heart.Elsewhere Mel explains how Welsh cakes once got her in trouble with Mexican border force and Robin makes his pitch to be First Minister.Plus some very exciting news about a live show…About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wal...
2025-01-1641 minFor Wales, See WalesWhat can Wales do to reach ‘Net Zero’?In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales gang get environmental. Will breaks down Wales’ position on the fight against climate change, Mel admits she is a high-emissions girly and Robin confesses a vendetta against Norman Price.From considering the biodiversity of Bannau Brycheiniog to debating the Welsh Government’s plans for adapting the agricultural industry, the three delve into the question: What can Wales do to reach ‘Net Zero’?Big thanks to our sponsor Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production.About FWSW 100 year...
2025-01-091h 03For Wales, See WalesEp13: Predictions for 2025Mel, Robin and Will put their heads together to make some bold predictions for what will happen in Welsh politics in 2025.Can we expect an official Welsh leader of Reform? Will the Tories change leader (again)? The gang make their predictions and show their workings. They also start working their way through a string of listener questions including whether Wales is in decline and whether there is such a thing as “Mid-Wales”.Big thanks to our sponsor Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production.About FWSW...
2025-01-0243 minFor Wales, See WalesEp12: It’s Quizmass timeGood Will (Hayward) to all men, red-breasted Christmas Robin (Morgan) and jingles Mels (Owen), it’s time for a festive pod. The gang gets very April 2020 and has a quiz. Turns out Mel loves power, Egghead Robin has a very competitive streak and Will knows an uncanny amount about older women. The pod’s males battle it out in a Welsh politics knowledge battle while Mel reflects on her borderline unhealthy love of reindeer.Big thanks to our sponsor Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production.Ab...
2024-12-2626 minFor Wales, See WalesEp11: Plaid Cymru’s day of reckoningThis week Mel asked the big question - “what are you wearing Will?”.Will (and his “Year 8 vibes”) talks through his interview with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.Robin and Mel break down and react to exactly how the Senedd might look in 2026 and what the chances are of Reform being the official opposition. Plus the Welsh Government announce their new draft budget and Mark Drakefod bangs the ominous gong for Plaid’s “day of reckoning”.Big thanks to our sponsor Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media...
2024-12-1948 minFor Wales, See WalesEp10: The Welsh Tories' Massive MistakeIf you take one thing from this episode, know this - Mel does not want the church and state to mix.The team breaks down Andrew RT Davies using “the language of the farm” while Will eats Nigella Lawson’s cookies.Robin explains his manifesto, where he lays out why he wants politicians to be paid more and all three guess the only two places in Wales who are projected to have no Labour MSs.Big thanks to our sponsor Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production.A...
2024-12-1249 minFor Wales, See WalesEp9: Polls, First Ministers, Danny Dyer and shoe hornsThe team breakdown an “earthquake” of a new poll which shows Plaid Cymru leading in Wales for the first time in 14 years. Will interviews Eluned Morgan who sets a pretty ambitious target for the Welsh NHS. Meanwhile Mel analyses the challenge facing the Welsh Tories and asks where the talent is?Though the biggest question the gang answers comes from Robin - exactly what crisps would Lee Anderson eat?Big thanks to our sponsors Hello Starling and Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production.Abou...
2024-12-0557 minFor Wales, See WalesEp8: How Welsh are you?So it turns out Will really loves birds of prey…As well as that bombshell, the gang discuss the awful flooding in South Wales. The chat then turns to Welshness and Welsh identity. Robin reveals he was born in England (“don’t hate a baby”), Will realises he has probably gone native while Mel explains her long and turbulent relationship with Welshness that led her from the Conservative Party to wearing a Yma o Hyd fleece.Big thanks to our sponsors Hello Starling and Lion ContainersFor Wales, See Wales is a HayMan...
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The Publisher Podcast by Media VoicesWill Hayward on relaunching a successful solo newsletterThis week on The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we're joined by Will Hayward, journalist, author and columnist specialising in Welsh politics. He also writes The Will Hayward Newsletter, which he relaunched in September after running it for nearly a year as one of Reach plc's Substack experiments, where it won Best Politics Newsletter at this year's Publisher Newsletter Awards.
Since going it alone, he's built up more than 3,000 subscribers in just seven weeks, with revenues and subscriber numbers now exceeding its previous iteration. He talks about his journey into covering all things Wales, what he's learned...
2024-11-1828 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsThe Welsh Political and Media Landscape with Will HaywardAs we come to the end of 2024, we thought it would be a great idea to catch up with friend of the pod and leading independent journalist in Wales, Will Hayward.
We catch up with Will about his own latest developments in terms of addressing an under-served Welsh news space, his outlook on the public and political mood across the country and take a look at the state of the political parties as attention inevitably turns to the Senedd 2026 election.
You can find Will pretty much everywhere on social media but try starting with the below:
Will Hayward Newsletter: https...
2024-11-1656 minFor Wales, See WalesEp6: Do we need to worry about Reform in Wales?A bumper episode this week where the gang look at the threat Reform pose in Wales at the next Senedd election.Will spends the day at the party's conference where he interviews Nigel Farage and is mocked by Lee Anderson. He also reveals he once considered “no platforming his Nan”.Mel breaks down the best way to speak to someone who you don’t agree with and Robin reveals that he is positive to the point of being unbearable. Along with exclusive interviews with Reform voters in Wales this is possibly the gang's most im...
2024-11-1459 minFor Wales, See WalesEp5: What the election of Trump means for WalesOur first emergency pod!Robin and Will dive into the US election with the final result coming in while they record. While the election of Donald Trump might have big ramifications for the wider world, there are important lessons for us to learn here in Wales.What does this mean for Cymru? Why are populist leaders doing so well? What can moderates do about it? Are there parallels between Welsh and American politics?Plus, Will goes full on Tory MP and makes a bet on the outcome of the election while R...
2024-11-0634 minFor Wales, See WalesEp4: Labour's First Budget and Town CentresIn this episode, the gang look ahead to their predictions for the coming week - specifically Labour's first budget in Westminster and what that will mean for Wales.Whilst Will is heading to Antigua for the cricket, Mel is going to the Senedd to celebrate Black History Month and Robin is hosting the Recycling Awards where Wales is crowned second best country in the world for recycling.The three answer listeners' questions on how council cutbacks are affecting town centres across Wales and what the future may look like for the high street....
2024-10-3133 minFor Wales, See WalesEp3: What's the point of the Welsh Conservatives?This week the gang deep dive into just why train travel in Wales is so bad. They explore the way that the HS2 project in England is completely shafting Wales out of billions while Cymru continues to languish in second class. Plus there is a surprise appearance from Producer Darryl who has some surprising train knowledge.Focus then turns to the Welsh Conservatives with Mel breaking the bombshell that she used to work for them! Will then unleashes a (slightly hungover) rant about the state of the Welsh Conservatives who really don’t seem to really want to...
2024-10-2434 minFor Wales, See WalesEp2: “It’s better than doing f*** all”In this week's pod Mel, Robin and Will discover the rarest thing in the world - an interesting Senedd committee meeting!After enjoying the fact that a well respected academic said the Welsh Government was doing “f*** all”, the trio dive into the world of Welsh independence, looking at where the indy movement is in Wales and some of the big holes in the argument for Wales leaving the UK.They then explore at the recent Plaid Cymru conference with some exclusive interviews with leading politicians to break down exactly what their plans are for Wale...
2024-10-1741 minFor Wales, See WalesEp1: Was 20mph actually a good idea?Will, Mel and Robin explain why anyone would want to give up their time to talk about the wonderful world of Welsh politics including a dive into how Welsh issues always seem to be an afterthought.They discuss the madness that is the reaction to the 20mph policy and try to decide if it was actually a good idea!Will then attempts to make the gang understand why the Welsh Government have abandoned a plan for gender equality in the Senedd. This is a HayMan Media production featuring comedians Robin Morgan and Mel O...
2024-10-0942 min
Quiet RiotWALES SPECIAL with Will HaywardElectoral changes are a-coming in Wales, but that's not the only challenge facing politicians in Cymru.It's a country of contrasts, from the rugged scars of the Valleys and the beauty of Bannau Brycheiniog to the urban bustle of Cardiff and Swansea, and the bookish haven of Hay-on-Wye.Naomi Smith is joined by journalist Will Hayward for a timely stock-take of political life in a part of the country that we Quiet Rioters love, and a look at the contrasting fortunes and, indeed, difficulties looming for its political leaders.
2024-09-0625 min
More than FootyWill Hayward and James Rowbottom - Episode ThreeThis week ‘More than Footy’ catches up with newly re-signed midfielder James Rowbottom and exciting forward Will Hayward. The duo open up on the special connection building in the playing group that has helped them enjoy a strong start to the 2024 season. Rowbottom introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’ and Adelaide born Hayward talks about returning to his home state for Gather Round and reveals how he ended up with half a dozen guinea pigs during the Covid lockdown. KEY TOPICS1:40 – Rowy discusses his new four-year contract3:00 – Hayward on contract negotiations7:00 – Rowy introduces us to ‘Bessie the...
2024-04-0420 min
Left Field ThinkingMen's Olympic Qualifiers Review with Leon HaywardWill & Gav review the Men's Olympic Qualifiers in Oman and Valencia with New Zealand's Goalkeeper, Leon Hayward.
2024-02-0358 min
Business Growth TalksSerial entrepreneur Brian Will shares his insights on business growth and the importance of learning from failureSend us a textBrian Will is a serial entrepreneur, two-time author, podcaster, and business coach. He has co-founded seven companies in four different industries, including restaurants, property, business mastermind, and coaching. Brian's coaching business helps clients develop personalized business plans to reach their goals. He is based in Atlanta and is known for his expertise in sales and negotiations.Summary:Brian Will is a serial entrepreneur, two-time author, podcaster, and business coach. He shares his journey from a troubled childhood to building successful businesses. Brian emphasizes the importance of having a...
2023-11-2054 min
Unmade: media and marketing analysisPrivate Media's Will Hayward on the chase for growth, information niches and the mental health cost of fighting Lachlan MurdochWelcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade.In today’s podcast conversation with Unmade’s Tim Burrowes, Will Hayward, CEO of Private Media, discusses innovating within the confines of a challenging media landscape; where the company plans to take Private Media’s business model; the economics of publishing; and the personal toll of the company’s defamation battle with Lachlan Murdoch.Private Media runs four publications in Australia: news and investigations platform Crikey, small business masthead SmartCompany (which Hayward describes as the ‘reverse of Crikey’), Inc. Australia and public sector-focused The Mandarin.While Crikey might...
2023-07-2755 min
The Endurance Asia PodcastH1 Hardcore100 Recap with Jonel Mendoza, Nikki Han, Will Hayward & Virginie GoethalsOff the back of the 2023 edition of Hardcore100 H1 Ultra in Philippines, we catch up with race director Jonel Mendoza as well as competitors Nikki Han, Will Hayward and Viirginie Goethals to discuss one of the first and one of the toughest hundred mile races in Asia.First up we speak with Jonel to discuss:The genesis of Hardcore100 and how Jonel decided to map an Ultra Marathon around Mt Pulag and Mt UgoHow he managed to get qualifying spots for Western States and HardRockHow the race evolved over...
2023-05-311h 31
New Books in Western European StudiesThe Future of Wales: A Discussion with Will HaywardWill Wales ever become an independent country? The UK’s other constituent parts – Scotland and Northern Ireland - seem more likely to breakaway: the Scots voted no to independence in 2016 but it was by quite a narrow margin (55% to 45%) and next time, who knows? In Northern Ireland Catholics are for the first time becoming a majority and with some protestants who would rather be in the EU than the UK, a referendum there could lead to Irish unity. But what about the Welsh? Polls suggest support for independence is well short of 50% but the trend is upward. Welsh journalist Will...
2023-05-2949 min
New Books in European PoliticsThe Future of Wales: A Discussion with Will HaywardWill Wales ever become an independent country? The UK’s other constituent parts – Scotland and Northern Ireland - seem more likely to breakaway: the Scots voted no to independence in 2016 but it was by quite a narrow margin (55% to 45%) and next time, who knows? In Northern Ireland Catholics are for the first time becoming a majority and with some protestants who would rather be in the EU than the UK, a referendum there could lead to Irish unity. But what about the Welsh? Polls suggest support for independence is well short of 50% but the trend is upward. Welsh journalist Will...
2023-05-2946 min
New Books in British StudiesThe Future of Wales: A Discussion with Will HaywardWill Wales ever become an independent country? The UK’s other constituent parts – Scotland and Northern Ireland - seem more likely to breakaway: the Scots voted no to independence in 2016 but it was by quite a narrow margin (55% to 45%) and next time, who knows? In Northern Ireland Catholics are for the first time becoming a majority and with some protestants who would rather be in the EU than the UK, a referendum there could lead to Irish unity. But what about the Welsh? Polls suggest support for independence is well short of 50% but the trend is upward. Welsh journalist Will...
2023-05-2949 min
The Future of . . . with Owen Bennett-JonesThe Future of Wales: A Discussion with Will HaywardWill Wales ever become an independent country? The UK’s other constituent parts – Scotland and Northern Ireland - seem more likely to breakaway: the Scots voted no to independence in 2016 but it was by quite a narrow margin (55% to 45%) and next time, who knows? In Northern Ireland Catholics are for the first time becoming a majority and with some protestants who would rather be in the EU than the UK, a referendum there could lead to Irish unity. But what about the Welsh? Polls suggest support for independence is well short of 50% but the trend is upward. Welsh journalist Will...
2023-05-2949 min
The Rebooting ShowPrivate Media's Will Hayward on battling MurdochWill Hayward, the CEO of Private Media, an independent publishing company in Australia that publishes several titles, including politics-focused Crikey, recently faced the intriguing and likely slightly terrifying experience of being the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by Lachlan Murdoch over a Crikey opinion column that held the Murdochs were “unindicted co-conspirators” of the Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol. Murdoch withdrew the lawsuit in the aftermath of Fox settling its case with Dominion, much to Will’s relief. We discussed the case, the decision to stand firm against a powerful and angry individual, and how Crikey...
2023-05-1743 min
Biteback Chats BooksWill Hayward on whether Wales should leave the UKIn a conversation that has – unfairly – been all but disregarded by many, including some of the Welsh themselves, Will Hayward reopens rational and thought-provoking debate. His new book, Independent Nation: Should Wales leave the UK?, brings nuance back to the arena for this crucial national conversation. Join us for a chat as we talk about the Welsh sense of worth, England’s flippant relationship with Wales and identity within the union.
Will’s book is available here from the Biteback website: www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/independent-nation
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2022-09-1525 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsShould Wales Leave the UK? Independent Nation with Will HaywardFollowing his previous book ‘Lockdown Wales’, Will Hayward (Welsh Affairs Editor, WalesOnline) has taken on the challenge of writing about one of the most contested and salient topics that came to the fore just before and during the Covid pandemic - Welsh independence.
Long considered a minority interest commanding only 10-15% support, with even only ⅔ of Plaid Cymru supporters showing support for independence, the topic burst onto wider public discussion after a series of well attended rallies across Wales in 2019. Combined with an increasingly fractious relationship between a unionist Welsh Government and a UK Government intent on re-centralising power post-Brexit, suppor...
2022-08-3050 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 200 - Live Show with Katie Wright and Will HaywardKia ora e te whānau. Four years has simply flown by. We both feel such privilege to be part of this community and experience the wonder of how great running can be and the amazing things that this community can accomplish. We loaded in to Hallertau Brewery with the GOAT Andrew McDowall for a celebration of DCR in front of a live audience. We were joined by two people who, whilst being vastly more academically qualified than us, could also smash us in a race, Katie Wright and Will Hayward. We spoke about their running, Big’s Backyard, Hon...
2022-07-051h 30
MumbrellacastThe super marketing shake-up, plus Private Media's Will HaywardOn this week's Mumbrellacast, Kalila Welch joins host Calum Jaspan to discuss a big week for the nation's two largest retailers in what will be one of the stories to watch in 2022 (02:18), plus Private Media CEO, Will Hayward joins to chat about the publisher's upwards trajectory (18:05).
2022-04-0747 minMumbrellacastThe super marketing shake-up, plus Private Media's Will HaywardOn this week's Mumbrellacast, Kalila Welch joins host Calum Jaspan to discuss a big week for the nation's two largest retailers in what will be one of the stories to watch in 2022 (02:18), plus Private Media CEO, Will Hayward joins to chat about the publisher's upwards trajectory (18:05).
2022-04-0747 min
Business Growth TalksInterview with Will Nitze - CEO and Founder of IQBARSend us a textA feature length episode with Will Nitze, who is Founder and CEO of IQBAR. We talk about his passion for psychology and neuroscience, inspired by his degree, which was fascinating. Will learnt many things from his first sales role in software, he learnt transferable skills like email, notes, compelling pitch and excel, which helped him through his career in business. Will talks about the best piece of advice which was “build something or sell something” which drove him to build IQBAR. We have some fun talking about his expe...
2021-11-2251 min
Will Will talk about it?Episode 11: Are we getting good enough education from school and what do we want to be taught instead!Today we are back in a very hungover state talking about our education from school and whether it was relevant and in our opinions how it could be better!
2021-04-251h 15Will Will talk about it?Episode 10: Unpopular opinions and the death penalty!Some how you guys have been listening to us for 10 weeks now so why not celebrate by talking about your unpopular opinions and giving our thoughts on them!
2021-04-111h 01Will Will talk about it?Episode 9: The dark side of the fitness industryEveryone knows the positives of lifting weights and dieting, but do they realise the negatives to it all?
2021-04-051h 01Will Will talk about it?Episode 8: Fears of being a parent, struggling to socialise and generational differences!We are back after a 1 week break and back with a bang (if i do say so myself) we're talking general rubbish with some interesting points in the middle!
2021-03-281h 02Will Will talk about it?Episode 7: Current affairs and fundraising!This weeks podcast myself and josh talk about Prince Harry and Meghan along side some fundraising and how that brought the local community together!
2021-03-141h 03Will Will talk about it?Episode 6:Small town mentality and staying positive!Myself and josh today are talking about the downside of living in a small town and the negatives that come along with it, also speaking about the positive sides as well!
2021-03-0753 min
Chasing Tomorrow PodcastEp. #37 - 2019 Big's Backyard Runner-up Will HaywardDave Proctor and Joe Gagnon Chasing Tomorrow podcast show hosts interview Will Hayward the unlikely "second place" finisher at Big's Backyard in 2019 when he completed 59 hours of running. A self-proclaimed middle-of-the-pack guy Will has taken on many hard ultra runs and says that you need to be a self-admitted SOB to keep going in these crazy difficult events. Seems to have worked for Will as he continues to get it done in hard ultras.
2021-03-051h 10Will Will talk about it?Episode 5: Offending people with some seriousness involvedWith one recording fail to upload we decided to use our anger to rant about problems that just grind our gears! But of course we still touch on serious subjects that we are all going through.
2021-02-2856 minWill Will talk about it?Episode 4: pressures of adulthood and myths about men!In this episode myself and josh are discussing the pressures young adults face wen it comes to buying a house and other large investments that are seemingly impossible to get in todays climate, we are also ranting about some absurd myths about men!
2021-02-211h 00Will Will talk about it?Episode 3: How to survive a break up and why tinder never helps!Happy valentines day! what better subject to talk about than being singe on a day made for being in love! I'm joined this week by one of my closest friends Hattie and together we share our experiences and thoughts on dealing with break ups!
2021-02-141h 00Will Will talk about it?Episode 2: Toxic masculinity and what it means to be a man!In this episode we are talking toxic traits, what does it mean to be a man and a new segment to the pod appears!
2021-02-071h 04Will Will talk about it?Episode 1: Infertility, Mental health Education and older women!What do men really think and talk about, I this podcast series myself and various guests will be focussing on what makes us "men" and how our upbringings and social life shapes that!
2021-01-311h 12
Will Will talk about it?Podcast introIn this new podcast series myself and various guests will be discussing anything and everything to do with the world of men, from WhatsApp groups to rugby tour to mental health!
2021-01-2400 min
Journos in LockdownWill HaywardIn this episode, Gareth catches up with Wales Online's Will Hayward. Will talks us through a whirlwind couple of years in which he has been named Welsh Journalist of the Year and been promoted to acting Political Editor just days before the Coronavirus lockdown. Will also shares his good and bad advice, and tells us what he thinks are the key issues and challenges facing Wales in the next few years.
2020-06-2426 minBusiness Growth TalksProjects will always cost you more and take more timeSend us a textI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. I have been running a property project and I have found that it has cost me more money than I expected and it is taking longer than I thought. This is the reality of life and projects. Always plan a contingency in a project, it will save you further down the line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support the showIf you want to watch the full video of this...
2020-03-0903 minBusiness Growth TalksThe risk's that will affect your businessSend us a textI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is the 20 risk's that might or will affect your business. This is often forgotten with more sexy things like sales and marketing but risk is so important to deliver a successful business. Lots of business fail because they have ignored risk or not mitigated the risk. Listen to this and take notes of the risks that are affecting your business and then think about how you can stop them affecting your profitability or success.
2020-02-0217 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 74 - Mal Law, Will Hayward and 2019 wrap!Kia ora Whanau. This is the first Dirt Church Radio for 2020 and THE DECADE!!!!! 2019 was been a lot..Matt and Eugene find themselves scattered to the four winds this week and phone it in (literally, not figuratively) to run through their best of’s, highs and, well, more highs. We discuss some of the amazing athletes that we’ve spoken to this year and also bring you two interviews this show with Will Hayward, he of second place at Big’s Back Yard Ultra, and Mal Law, Head Wild Thing and who, amongst many other things, is running 1 million feet f...
2019-12-3157 min
The Inspirational Runner PodcastPodcast #91 Will Hayward Last One to DNF at Big Dog's Back Yard Ultra 2019Just to close the loop on the Big Dog’s Backyard we have Will Hayward on the podcast this week, he gained entry through winning Boar’s backyard Ultra with a respectable 25 loops just scraping past the 100 mile mark.
His main aim going into the backyard wasn’t to contest winning but to find out how far he could challenge his own limits, well he done just that and more he looked like he was at deaths door half way through the race and miraculously through a deep strength of resilience and determination he kept showing up at the...
2019-12-201h 48
Talk UltraEpisode 177 - Will Hayward, Magdalena Boulet and Kasia OsipowiczEpisode 177 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Will Hayward who was the ‘Last Man Standing’ but not the winner at Bigs Backyard Ultra. We chat with Magdalena Boulet about her recent FKT attempt and we speak with Kasia Osipowicz about her 2019 Skyrunning UK season and winning the Skyrunner Uk & Ireland Series.
2019-11-012h 57
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 66 - Will Hayward and Katie WrightKia Ora whanau. Strap yourselves in for the biggest episode of Dirt Church Radio yet. We go all in with a double episode, two full conversations with Katie Wright and Will Hayward, two of the final four left standing at Big’s Backyard Ultra, recently held in Tennessee. This race is the brainchild of Lazarus Lake, the man behind the infernal Barkley Marathons, and is a Last Person Standing event, whereby the competitors take on a 6.7km loop every hour until one person is left standing. Everyone else records a DNF. Both Katie and Will qualified for Big’s by w...
2019-10-292h 12Business Growth TalksThink-Work-Will PowerSend us a textI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This podcast is about the key three points on making a decision, or business plan, or idea, it could any number of things. First you need to think about the idea. Secondly, you need to work your nuts off. Thirdly, you need will power to keep on doing this even when it it tough. Try and try even when you question your drive, keep working. Look me up on absolutebusinessmindset.com See a...
2018-08-0513 min
Sydney Swans Football ClubWill Hayward on Big Sports BreakfastWill Hayward speaks to the team on Big Sports Breakfast.
2018-04-0504 min
Sydney Swans Football ClubWill Hayward on Big Sports BreakfastExciting forward Will Hayward joins the boys on Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast.
2017-08-0806 min