BANG AVERAGE CHAT THAT YOU won’t want to END.

Dafydd James

I won’t lie, this was tough to record, and edit back. Dayfdd was a superstar of the Game. Lions 01 (3 Test Starts), one of the top scorers ever in the H-Cup. But since leaving Rugby, he has struggled, and is still struggling. I am so grateful for his honesty, and I hope he finds the enjoyment he’s looking for. If you ever feel the same, please reach out.

The Healthy Hangout

The Healthy Hangout, based in Trade Street, Cardiff, have come on board as a partner, to help me finally shift some weight! They will be providing my meals for the next few months, and keep me on track!

I open up about my relationship with food, current weight, goals and how The Healthy Hangout are helping. Who knows, I may even see a 6 pack in time 😉

Phil Davies

Phil was a 46 cap Wales 2nd and back row, who’s also spent 20+ years coaching at the top too. Teams in England, Wales, France, and Namibia across two RWC’s, there isn’t much he hasn’t seen or done. Love his enthusiasm still, and how he tries to build good men and teams, rather than just focus on the win.

Lloyd Ashley

Over 150 professional games for the Ospreys and Scarlets, and his fair share of injuries, low points and career highlights, but it’s his work in Mental Health we spoke most about. I have attached Lloyds ‘Living Well with Lloyd Ashley’ Instagram, so you can see the great stuff he is doing in both clubs and schools

Gareth Baber

Gareth is currently plying his trade up in Scotland, but previous has coached Fiji 15’s, taken Fiji 7s to a World Series win and the Olympics in 2021, and coached Cardiff Rugby, Hong Kong 7s, and more. Open and honest about the cultures he tries to create, and what he looks for in a team and player.

Simon Church

Simon really lifted the lid on what it was REALLY like to be a professional footballer, brutally honest about having to retire with injuries in his prime, and THAT trip to the Euro’s in 2016. I’d say injuries robbed him of his best years and moments, but looking at him smiling all the way through this podcast means I’d 100% be wrong

Enzo Maccarinelli

A multiple weight, champion boxer, who has had his fair share of up’s and downs over the years. Was great to learn about his journey in to boxing, what he’s up to now, the World Title and others, and some funny stories along the way. Love his no nonsense attitude and view on the world!

Ben Gollings

Great to catch up with Ben, who I watched growing up on the 7s circuit, becoming the all time top points scorer on the World 7s series – Something I don’t think will be beaten for a while. I love his outlook on life – Wanted to travel the world, took his boots everywhere, and played both 15’s and 7’s at the top level

Ryan Lamb

I love how Ryan is so open about his experiences as a pro at club and international level, and says it all with a smile on his face. He’s now coaching at Plymouth Albion, after a career at Gloucester, London Irish, Northampton Saints, Leicester Tigers, Worcester Warriors, La Rochelle, the Scarlets and England through the age grades into senior squads.

Mike Phillips

Mike’s book, ‘Half Truths’ is out now on Amazon, and I highly recommend it! Some of the stories are unreal! We spoke about his career at both club and international level, and his frustrations around the game he grew up in. Not only a brilliant career with Wales and Lions, but also backed that up at club level too, in Wales, France and England.

Gary Lockett

Good to catch up with Gary, a year on from our last Pod together. We chat about all things in his stable, his boxers, his journey through boxing, some Welsh legends, and the state of the game at the Heavyweight division. He also delves in to the differences in coaching boxing to boxers, and MMA fighters.

James Hook

A man who’s skill and ability to play where needed was immense, but maybe hindered an 81 cap test career. Loved the honesty, his outlook not only on playing, but life, the clubs he represented, the silverware won, and his decision to retire on his terms. He’s becoming a respected coach in his own right, and a top selling Author too, with his series of books ‘Chasing a Rugby Dream’

Damian Hughes

If you have listened to the High Performance Podcast, you’ll know who Damian Hughes is. Fascinating insight in to a world of High Performance, and cultures in Sport. There’s so many lessons in this episode, and I love that he grew up in a boxing environment, surrounded by elite level operators.

Dan Chapman

When you think of the world of Bare Knuckle Boxing, you might think the film Snatch, or some underground shady types. Dan couldn’t be more different. A horrific upbringing brought a desire to do better, be better, and help others. It just so happens he’s hard as nails, as slick in the ring as they come, and is making the most of his talents and background, as the pro boxing game, and London 2012, was taken away from him.

Scott Young

Cardiff debut as a teenager, and having to retire at 28. THAT goal against Leeds. An attempted come back at Newport County. Managing throughout the divisions in Wales, and that brief stint at Cardiff City with Gabbidon, before becoming the Assistant Manager. There’s not much Scott hasn’t seen or done in Welsh football