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The Cardiff City FC podcast. Listen to the big Bluebirds news and views each week from club legend Nathan Blake and fan, PR man, author and Ninian Park’s number one ballboy Dan Tyte. The boys will be joined by some serious special guests, all with a link to the Bluebirds. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwazzPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Deadline Day Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 79:35


    Happy New Year Swazzers we're back people, and some start to 2024 it's been for our beloved Bluebirds. Here at Swazz we all agreed to do the next episode after our first big signing, which in fairness we thought was going to be the first week of the new year. But how wrong we were! What other team in the championship can go from a couple steps off playoffs to then our manager talking about walking through the door in the space of about 2 weeks! But now the whirlwind of January has finally calmed down and potential clear blue skies are over the horizon… We may just be okay here in the capital! Host Brandon Richards and co-host stat man William cosh are excited to be joined by Cardiff City twitter transfer outlet Henry Saye as the three delve into the madness of the transfer window and more particular a nail-biting deadline day! Guess the Bluebird is back as Brandon and Henry settle the long lasting decider. Who will come out on top? Drama everywhere! Players coming in and player coming out, there is a lot to unpack in episode 10 season 4 of A Bit of Swazz. MR B PRODUCTIONS

    Christmas Special: Blakey's Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 102:58


    Merry Christmas Swazzers! We hope you're all well during the holiday season, the time has now come to be surrounded by loved ones and of course plenty of football! Along with our beloved Cardiff City going through an intense period of fixtures over the holiday period which as we all know can deeply affect the outcome of a championship season. WIth 1 win in our last 5 games and still only 3 points this December it seems like the Bluebirds have hit the wall at just the wrong time with fixtures coming thick and fast! We're currently 6 points off the playoffs and our fear is that it could look a lot different in the new year. Host Brandon Richards is of course joined by stat man William Cosh along with special guest: Bluebirds and Swazz legend Mr Nathan Blake. The 3 analyse Cardiff City's winter form as well Blakey offering a couple reasons why! A special new segment ‘Swazz Christmas Tenable' is introduced as Blakey and B go head to head. Also a special opposition review with James from the ‘Wednesday ‘till I die' podcast. Blakey and Will debate Errol Bulut tactics along with the boys preparing for an exciting January transfer window. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    A Number 1 for Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 64:44


    Welcome back Swazzers, I hope you are all alive and well and keeping warm during these frosty conditions early on in the month of December. We've had a couple weeks break due to yet another international break. But we're back to covering all things Cardiff City in recent times along with a touch of hope from the international side as we've taken a step forward or a step back in the hopes of qualifying for the Euros 2024. So we've got plenty to catch up on and we plan to do so in Season 4 episode 8 now of a bit of Swazz. Host Brandon Richards and co-host stat man William Cosh are joined by the man of many trades and talents Presenter, Producer and Music Artist Dan Jardine! As the three delve into the Bluebirds recent shaky form and the dreaded December period. Guess the Bluebird is back along with the boys give their Christmas wish list as January gets closer and closer. Predictions for next few fixtures along with everyone's Spotify Wrapped results. All in an episode of A Bit of Swazz!

    Rubin's Rifling Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 50:05


    What's going on Swazzers! Quite the week it's been. What did we say? As well as the Bluebirds faithful in entering that Severnside Derby which resulted in a massive win! Is this us now, kings of the derbies? ‘Is the sense of a Cardiff city identity back? Or is this just a result of the fall of our biggest rivals. All to be answered in episode 7 season 4 of A Bit of Swazz. Host Brandon Richards is of course joined by co-host and stat man William Cosh as the two are filled with excitement from ‘Rubin's Rifling Reaction' as well as what's to come in the future! Start one, bench one and drop one is back including Bluebirds historic strikers as well a comparison debate between Perry Ng and Kevin McNaughton. Coverage of the u18s huge 3-2 derby win and how the first team Bluebirds statistically square up before a big international break. The past, present and future is looking bright under gaffer Errol Bulut.

    Bulut's Mind Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 86:36


    We're back Swazzers! We hope you've enjoyed this past international break but more importantly we hope you have enjoyed the return to league football, more in particular the return of our beloved Cardiff City! This season is turning out to be a rollercoaster with no straight paths! Our form has been up and down like a yo-yo but what we can all agree on is that it's much brighter being a fan of the Bluebirds! Mundane performances to dominating performances all building up to a big severnside derby this weekend! Host Brandon Richards is as always joined by right hand stat man William Cosh as well ‘the man who is always right!' Henry Saye as the three explore international future of Wales along with the Bluebirds opportunity this season under new Boss Errol Bulut. Fans questions/reactions is back including the Swazzers reaction to recent form as well the boy's favourite trainers! Guess the Bluebird also returns along with the CCFCW Section including Hannah Power as the Bluebirds Women defender reflects on recent unbeaten start to the season as well as build up for Barry Town Ladies this Sunday at the Cardiff City Stadium! Tune in for all this in episode 6 of season 4 of A bit of Swazz!

    Early Season Hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 70:58


    Welcome back Swazzers! And I already know what you're thinking! What are we doing back so soon? Well get used to it Swazzers we're changing our schedule to weekly output of the podcast and we're starting it off here for Season 4 : Episode 5 Of A bit of Swazz! Of course since we last spoke recently we've had a mixed bag in terms of short term results but i think we can all agree long term we're feeling much better in the Capital! And for once i think this international break is much needed for the boys in blue. Host Brandon Richards is once again joined by co-host William Cosh as the boys talk recent form and evidently an Early Season Hangover from the Bluebirds. Tiredness, the championship or squad depth. Which one is the factor for the recent drop of form? or is it all three? Either Way it's looking much more positive at the Cardiff City Stadium. New star Ollie Tanner signs a 3 year contract and we hear from Stan from ‘Lewes Clamour' Twitter account to emphasis how great of Journey the young winger has taken from non-league to the championship! The boys look forward to a much needed international break for the team and Wales taken a step forward for Euro Qualification!

    A Star is Born in Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 73:57


    We're back Swazzers! What a couple weeks it's been in the beautiful city of Cardiff and more importantly down at the Cardiff City stadium! A Star is born in Blue in Ollie Tanner along with the birth of what many call a new era under the new boss Errol Bulut and potentially returning to what many call the Cardiff way! Host Brandon Richards is once joined by right man and now fortune teller William Cosh who gave a eerie prediction last episode in regards to Ollie Tanner in the derby. the boys are in pleasure of company with Presenter, Producer and Music Artist Dan Jardine AKA Jardinio making his Swazz debut! The Bluebirds recent success is discussed along with Brandon and Coshi being invited down to Coventry home game by the CCFC Foundation and are joined by Swazz Legend Rhydian Bowen-Phillips for immediate post-match reaction. Aaron Ramsey's injury, Rubin Colwill's time to shine and Jak Alnwick all in a episode of A Bit of Swazz!

    Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 88:59


    Welcome back Swazzers! We're now back in the swing of things of the football season and there's no bigger reminder than the international break, dramas and derbies! Despite the Bluebirds only recently picking up our first 3 points of the season - things are getting exciting down the Cardiff City Stadium! Host Brandon Richards and right hand man William Cosh Are joined by Cardiff City and Swazz Legend Nathan Blake as the three prepare for the South Wales Derby! Celebration of the international bluebirds as well as very special Fan's reactions. The CCFCW section is finally back with Bluebirds Women defender Hannah Power as she reflects on an incredible Champions league experience in Lithuania and Treble ambitions for the future! Is it the Bluebirds time to strike on weak Swans? All discussed in episode 4 season 4 of a Bit of Swazz!

    Bulut's Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 90:06


    Welcome back Bluebirds! The championship season has officially begun, and we're once again back in the hot seat to talk all things Cardiff City for. Very interesting start to the season to say the least, from unexpected signings, Bulut's change of style and our beloved Bluebirds yet to pick up a win in 90 minutes of football. And of course the return of the great Aaron Ramsey in blue colours. Host Brandon Richards is once again joined by co-host William Cosh with all the stats! As well as a very special guest of Host/Singer/Actor and big friend of the Swazz Rhydian Bowen-Phillips! As the three discuss recent optimism around the City despite the Bluebirds still yet to pick up a win in 90 minutes of football. Guess the Bluebird is back as well as opposition view from Liam from The Wednesday Till I Die Podcast! All in Episode 2 Season 4 of A Bit of Swazz.

    Homecoming Hero: Igniting a New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 90:06


    The Boys are back, The Bluebirds are back and most importantly The King is back. Mr Aaron Ramsey. After a ‘successful' early pre-Season host Brandon Richards is back and joined by co-host William Cosh and ‘CCFC's Fabrizio Romero' Henry Saye! As well as a exclusive bit of Bluebird optimism from Club and Swazz legend Mr Nathan Blake. Opposition view from the LS11 podcast ahead of the Bluebird's historic fixture this Sunday. Guess the Bluebird is back along with a much needed discussion of the direction and potential of our Beloved Cardiff City Football Club. MR B PRODUCTIONS

    Tan bites the Bulut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 73:27


    End of Season Episode! Well Bluebirds some season that was, survived by the skin of our teeth and with the fortune of points deduction elsewhere, we've just about booked our place in the championship next season, again. 4 managers, 90th minute winners and off pitch scandals over the course season proved there is no other club like Cardiff City! Host Brandon Richards as always joined by right-hand man William Cosh and special guest Bluebird enthusiast and long time friend of the Swazz the one and only Henry Saye! As the three reflect on the past circus season as well discussions surrounding the recent appointment of Erol Bulut. Who is the special summer signging? What style of football does Errol Play? Players out the door? The boys try to answer all questions on Bluebirds minds' as well Swazz End of Season Awards and a rewind the early season predictions from William Cosh and Nathan Blake. Cardiff City Women Defender Tanner Power is back for the last CCFCW Section of a very successful season as the awaits potential Champions League Football. All in the season finale of A Bit of Swazz! Big thank you to all the Swazzers support this season! We couldn't appreciate you anymore! BLUEBIRDS

    History Makers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 66:20


    The Big one is coming up and an opportunity for new gaffer Sabri Lamouci to create history and become the third Cardiff City manger this century to beat the Jacks in their first meeting. From GKs getting sent off to defenders scoring free-kicks is just Cardiff City being Cardiff City. Guess the Bluebird is back as well CCFCW Section with Hannah Power as the side celebrate their first Adran Premier League tittle in 10 years! The boys discuss their undroppable players for the derby and a plea for what could be the Bluebirds most important win this season!

    101 Days Later…

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 75:22


    Welcome Back Swazzers! The Bluebirds are finally back to winning ways under new boss Sabri Lamouci and assistant Mr Sol Bamba. Host Brandon Richards is once again joined by co-host William Cosh as they are unable to contain the joy and relief after experiencing victory at the Cardiff City Stadium for the first time in 101 Days! A whole load of fan's reactions as well as The CCFCW Section with Bluebirds Women defender Hannah Power as the girls continue their quest onto a treble. Join us to talk all things Cardiff City!

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    Keep The Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 102:03


    First episode of 2023! We're starting off with a bang! Unlike our beloved Cardiff City unfortunately. But no need to worry as Host Brandon Richards is once again joined by co-host William Cosh and Cardiff City Legend Nathan Blake as they unravel all mess surrounding The Bluebirds. Fan's reactions is back, as the whole fan base react to the sacking of Mark Hudson. As well as CCFCW Section with Bluebirds Women defender Hannah Power, as the women complete a 10-0 quarter-final win in the Adran Trophy as they quest on for the treble. Join us as we talk all things Cardiff City!

    Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 64:34


    A Bit of Swazz Christmas Special! We hope you enjoyed the Winter World Cup as much as we did! (Apart from the obvious!) but we're back to talk all things Cardiff City. From poor records to transfer embargoes, it's safe to say the Bluebirds are back! As always we'll try make things a lil easier at a bit of Swazz. Will struggles with the Swazz Christmas Questions, positive reflection on the World Cup and the CCFCW section is back with Hannah Power!

    Bluebirds On The Big Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 72:42


    Vincent Tan calling out fanbase, Bluebirds crazy last 5 games and World Cup build up, all in a episode of A Bit of Swazz! Host Brandon Richards and co-host William Cosh analyse all dramas surrounding the Bluebirds as well optimism about the future. Guess the Bluebird is back and of course the boys are joined by Bluebirds Women Defender Hannah Power as they thrill in regards to the CCFCW playing in front over 5,000 at the CCS!

    Good While it Lasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 67:52


    Well that was a big turn of events! I think the past 2 weeks have taught us is that how easy it is for us as Bluebirds fans to go from on top of the world to absolute devastation. Your regular host Brandon Richards is as always joined by right hand man William Cosh talk poor predictions, derby record and problems in Cardiff City's hierarchy. CCFCW Section is of course back with Hannah Power, as the Bluebirds Women continue their unbeaten season. Guess The Bluebird back to Twist Brandon's Mind! Trying to keep positive in these dark times. BLUEBIRDS

    Hudson's Barmy Army?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 83:15


    The Bluebirds are flying! is this beginning of turning events? Mark Hudson's Barmy Army? Host Brandon Richards is once again joined by co-host William Cosh. The boys discuss the recent success and new buzz at the City Stadium. 4-4-2? 4-3-3? 5-3-2? Who starts? We try and give an answer! The CCFCW Section is of course back, including Bluebirds defender Hannah Power. She adds insight into the Cardiff City Women's incredible Flawless start to the season! Swazz Legend DT performs incredible monologue about the Bluebirds recent past and present, you don't want to miss it!

    Football is Mad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 76:02


    Never a dull moment being a Cardiff City fan! Host Brandon Richards and co-host William Cosh delve deep into all issues surrounding Cardiff City in Recent Times. The Sacking, New appointments and the future of our wonderful yet rollercoaster of a football club. Guess the Bluebird is back along with brand new Cardiff City Women's Section including Bluebirds defender Hannah Power!

    Patience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 86:33


    After a rocky start to the season, patience is key Bluebirds. Host Brandon Richards and co-host William Cosh are joined by Presenter, Singer, Actor Rhydian Bowen-Phillips making his first appearance on a Bit of Swazz. The boys discuss 8 points in 8 games, Transfer deadline day and Whitts future memorial game. Rhyds gives his early season predictions and explains his involvement within the club. Jason Mohammed's Mint or Moan is back and the Cardiff City Women's Section Makes its debut including Bluebirds Women defender Hannah Power! Guess the Bluebird returns as does your amazing fan's questions. You don't want to miss this one Swazzers! Like Love Share Comment and most importantly subscribe! A JAMS & MR B PRODUCTIONS

    Box of Chocolates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 77:16


    Cardiff City are like a box of chocolates because you never know what you're going to get! Host Brandon Richards and co-host William Cosh are Joined by BBC Sports Presenter and Swazz legend Jason Mohammed as they all unwind the Bluebirds up and down start to the season. JMo's early season predictions, Guess the Bluebird and Nathan Blake's very own Mint or Moan! Like Love Share Comment and most importantly subscribe! A JAMS & MR B PRODUCTIONS

    Box of Chocolates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 77:16


    Cardiff City are like a box of chocolates because you never know what you're going to get! Host Brandon Richards and co-host William Cosh are joined by Swazz legend Jason Mohammed as they all unwind the Bluebirds up and down start to the season. JMo's early season predictions, Guess the Bluebird and Nathan Blake's very own Mint or Moan!Like Love Share Comment and most importantly subscribe!A JAMS & MR B PRODUCTIONS Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A New Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 82:07


    The Swazz is Back! Just like the new Bluebirds team, a lot has changed here with a bit of Swazz. New host Brandon Richards is joined by debutant co-host William Cosh and Cardiff City and Swazz legend Mr Nathan Blake to talk all things Cardiff City. There's a lot to catch up on …A New Season, a New Era!Like Love Share Comment and most importantly subscribeA Jams & Mr B production Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE SWAZZ AWARDS + HANNAH DALEY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 92:37


    It's nearly over! So join Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards in the final Swazz of the season as they choose Swazz's player, young player and goal of the season, and chew over the listeners' moments of the season. But 21/22 hasn't been a slog for every team with a Bluebirds on their chest, as special guest Hannah Daley joins to talk the boys through the women's team silverware-winning season. Hannah shares how it feels to do the double over Swansea, wearing Beller's hand-me-shorts and sheds light on her team-mates with the tekkers. The boys chat the usual CCFC news and nostalgia and Nathan shares a story on how Gary Speed learned the guitar that's worth the listen alone. Jason Mohammad's alternative awards make for a mint (no moan) addition.Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in.A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    SUMMER DREAMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 73:02


    Is it done yet? That's what many City fans may be asking now, but don't come crying to us when you're refreshing a transfer gossip page in mid-July and getting excited about checking out ‘Trialist' at a friendly with Forest Green. Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and injury time sub Brandon Richards chat the CCFC news and nostalgia: the club's latest accounts, rebuilds, hip hop Kenny Miller and Nathan Jones being 15 years ahead of his time. Jason Mohammad asks how long til we can plan a Prem push once more.Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in.A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    SOUL SEARCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 97:04


    The dust may never settle on that derby disaster, so Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards seek catharsis through dissecting why and what next. Tactics, takeovers, and what it'll take to get Cardiff City back on track. Jason Mohammad lays his blue soil bare but, as the song goes, 'I'll be there'. A lot of hurt and hopefully some healing, Bluebirds.Like, subscribe, and get your five-star reviews in. A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    ANTHEMIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 88:05


    With future Cardiff City captain Gareth Bale scoring twice for Wales at the CCS this week, Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards chat Cymru and City ahead of the South Wales derby: Nathan tells the boys what it's like to pull on the red shirt, Swazzing free kicks and Swansea predictions. Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in! A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CONTRACT FORCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 82:57


    With Steve Morison given the gaffer job for good, City legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards talk all the Bluebirds' news and nostalgia: a look back at the games against QPR, Derby and Fulham, Isaak Davies' long term contract and Nathan's shooting tips for Jordan Hugill. Jason Mohammad's Mint or Moan talks top free-kicks and the boys riff on City's best ever. Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in! A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Let's push things forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 84:23


    With enough Ws in the past few games to be optimistic about the future, legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards go in on the Bluebirds' news and nostalgia: fans' final table predictions and hopes for next season, the greatest loanees ever and Nathan's irrational fear of cheese and more. Jason Mohammad's Mint or Moan talks Tommy Doyle and looks ahead to two big games.Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in!A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    HEY RUBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 78:51


    What a difference a week makes. Since the last pod, City have picked up two crucial wins and put in a plucky performance at Anfield. Legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards go in on the Bluebirds' news and nostalgia: Rubin Colwill's wonder goal, Man City 1994, Peterborough preview and more. Blakes get emosh reading his birthday messages from the Bluebirds fans. Jason Mohammad's Mint or Moan has a special message for Super Kevin McNaughton. Kev, we love you, man!Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in!A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    ONIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 75:40


    Cardiff City is like an onion: full of layers and liable to make you cry. The worst home record in the football league and dodging the drop zone thanks to points deductions versus an evolved playing style and the emergence of young talent. Legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards try to clear the confusion, going in on all (well, some of) the Bluebirds' news and nostalgia. The boys chat the Blackburn and Preston games, loan signing Cody Drameh, Liverpool nightclubs, and more. Blakes shares his unlikely goalkeeping nemesis, striker's support for James Collins, and a scouting report on Man City youngster Tommy Doyle. Jason Mohammad's Mint or Moan is, like Cardiff City (and an onion), full of layers.Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in!A Jams and Mr B production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    HAPPY BLUE YEAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 82:40


    New year, new blue? Let's hope so after a shocking 2021 for Cardiff City. Legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte, and Brandon Richards dig into all the Bluebirds' news and nostalgia.The boys chat the Bournemouth and West Brom games, red cards, criticising players in public, the January window, and more.Jason Mohammad's Mint or Moan is a hopeful one to start 2022.Like, subscribe, and get your five star reviews in!A Jams and Mr B production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    BLUE CHRISTMAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 53:14


    It's a festive special this week as Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte and Brandon Richards dig into Bluebirds' news and nostalgia. The boys chat second half comebacks, defensive frailties, January dealings, Steve Morison's progression and Boxing Day blues. Under duress, Nathan shares his Christmas party fancy dress outfit, Dan gets into a cold sweat about Peterborough away and Brandon picks a leftfield choice for his favourite ever City kit. Jason Mohammad's Mint or Moan is a love letter to Mark McGuinness. Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in!A Jams and Mr B production.@SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    HOPE AND GLORY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 90:51


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte and Brandon Richards chat the progress at Cardiff City as Steve Morison starts getting the points on the board (and those passing stats up). The boys chat big wins, boos, progression and the potential of City's young squad. And in a Swazz Pod world exclusive, Nathan tells a story about the time Frank Burrows tried to sign him for….Swansea City. Dan shares a Morison inspired Top 5. Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in! A Jams and Mr B production.@Swazzpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Moris-on

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 69:51


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte and Brandon Richards give their take on the managerial changes at the CCS as Steve Morison gets the gig until the end of the season, supported by Tom Ramasut and returning promotion winner Mark Hudson. The boys share their hopes and fears for the rest of the season, chatting loanees, Joe Ledley and their favourite ever City goals. Jason Mohammad is back with his Bluebirds Mint or Moan. Like, subscribe and get your five star reviews in!A Jams and Mr B production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Gone Potty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 72:34


    In a turbulent few weeks that saw the sacking of Mick McCarthy after the dreaded vote of confidence and the installment of Steve Morison as caretaker manager, the question on most City fans lips was, can we avoid the dreaded 9 in a row? A tough trip to the West Midlands beckoned with Michael O'Neill's men in waiting. This week Nathan Blake is without Dan Tyte but is joined as usual by this season's regular and new kid on the block Brandon Richards. Get ready for the usual laughs, gags and stories, not forgetting the usual Mint or Moan with CCFC supporter, TV bloke, and friend of the show Jason Mohammad.Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms.Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod.A Jams and Mr B production.Follow A Bit of Swazz on socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Eddie Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 93:49


    After leaving Ninian Park carried on the shoulders of fans, loan star Eddie Newton scored in an FA Cup Final for Chelsea, won the Champions League as Blues' assistant coach and the Turkish Cup as Trabzonspor manager. Eddie joins Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte and Brandon Richards from Turkey, giving his take on five centre halves, changing playing style and Cardiff City's identity. Working under or alongside coaches like Jose Mourinho, Guus Hiddink, , Ruud Gullit and Glenn Hoddle, Newton shares with City fans his philosophy of play, along with stories from his time at Ninian Park and his connection with the City fans. Expect anecdotes involving everyone from Eddie May to Ancelotti, and tales of tea round at Nathan's mum's before nights out in the Valleys. BBC Final Score presenter Jason Mohammad is back with his Bluebirds Mint or Moan. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms.Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod.A Jams and Mr B production.Follow A Bit of Swazz on socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    McCarthyism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 76:16


    After five defeats on the bounce, Mick McCarthy's been given the dreaded vote of confidence from the Cardiff City board. Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake, Dan Tyte and Brandon Richards dig into what's gone wrong for the former Irish manager, how the club can fix it and where the Bluebirds go next. Philosophy. Style. Recruitment. Vincent Tan. The board. Transition. Hear Nathan's insight on losing dressing rooms, clapping fans, and changing style, and who the Bluebirds could turn to next. With a south Wales derby coming up after the international break, the boys discuss what Mick can do to win, while Nathan picks his former team-mates to join him in the jungle. And BBC Final Score presenter Jason Mohammad is back with his Bluebirds Mint or Moan.Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod.A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Boys Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 65:58


    After a summer spent in the treatment room, Nathan and Dan are back to talk all the Bluebirds news and nostalgia. Joined by newbie Brandon Richards, the three talk style, youngsters and getting Kenny Miller into hip hop. In a new feature for season 2, Jason Mohammad gives his Bluebirds Mint or Moan. Blakes and the boys reminisce about dream signings, while the top 5's one to turn up loud. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    City are back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 48:27


    And so are Swazz hosts Bluebirds' legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte. After a summer break spent at the Euros (Nathan) and with a newborn (Dan), the boys are back to dive deep on all things Cardiff City ahead of the 2021/22 season. Pre-season. Transfers. Players to watch. Predictions. And with fans set to fill the stands at CCS again on Saturday, the boys talk the terraces and tributes. Nathan shares his Top 5 tunes and Dan drops a Bloooobirds, as always. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit if Swazz on socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Earnie's Gonna Get Ya

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 135:49


    Robert Earnshaw. Cardiff City's third highest scorer of all time. Wales' seventh. Somersaults. Hat-tricks. Happiness. The Zambian Prince joins Swazz's own Bluebirds' legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte to talk his time(s) with Cardiff City and reflect on the rest of his career and his steps into coaching. Expect talk of besting Oliver Kahn, telepathy with Peter Thorne, silence with Tosh, transfers at motorway services and manning up at Greenock Morton. Blakes and Earnie rake over the heartache of the 2004 Euros play-off v Russia. The boys share their Top 5 tunes and Dan drops a Bloooobirds, as always. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials. @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Cardiff v Leeds 2002 with Michael Duberry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 87:15


    When Scott Young pounced to score one of the most famous goals in Cardiff City history, Michael Duberry is right behind him. The former Leeds defender gives Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte the story from the other side, his take on what Ninian Park was like as an opposition player on the 6th January 2002. Leeds United came to Cardiff in the third round of the FA Cup sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League, semi-finalists in last season's Champions League, a court case involving Jonathan Woodgate and Lee Bowyer – in which Duberry was called as a witness- finishing weeks before the game. As well as the giant-killing, Blakes, Dubes and Dan talk the social media blackout, Super League and Michael's new life with leadership skills company Made Leaders. This week's top 5s are as eclectic as ever. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials. @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chirping at Jaap Stam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 70:37


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte dig into what the Bluebirds need to do to sustain a promotion push next season, alongside the usual news and nostalgia. The boys talk Kieffer's 20 goals, old contracts and new signings. Blakes shares stories on the toughest defenders he ever faced. This week's Top 5s are as eclectic as ever, as Dan gets back in the game. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod.A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Beautiful Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 76:34


    In the week 12 clubs tried to ruin it, Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte discuss how Cardiff City can play it, along with how the other toxic issues that blight the game can be tackled, alongside the usual Bluebirds news and nostalgia. With club owners hogging the headlines, Blakes talks about larger than life Cardiff City owner Rick Wright, Dan sharing his memories of his Junior Bluebird scheme. This week's Top 5s are pure money. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod.A Jams and Mr B production.Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials. @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    History Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 70:42


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte bring the weekly Bluebirds' news and nostalgia. With club legend Colin Baker passing away this week, the boys discuss what more the hierarchy could do to embrace the club's history. With the play-off push pulled, Nath and Dan chat the recent and upcoming games and a positional ploy Nathan learned from his old coach Harry Lee at Spencer Boys Club. Riffing off fans' questions, Blakey relives dodging and weaving Port Vale fans on the pitch back in the Eddie May days. This week's Top 5s are a tribute to a true Prince.Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Stick or Twist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 67:17


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte bring the weekly Bluebirds' news and nostalgia. After an Easter crucifixion at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest, is the play-offs race run? The boys dig into the transfer embargo, team selections, the summer transfer window, u23 stars and the up and coming fixtures. Nath turns the cards over on his former team-mates who were aces with a pack in hand and raises a glass to the early 90s CCDS (Cardiff City Drinking School).Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms.Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    My City, My Shirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 73:08


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte are joined by Yusuf Ismail, the man behind a photography project celebrating Cardiff's diversity. My City, My Shirt is a collection of portraits of people of colour from across the city wearing Bluebirds shirts, which has seen a mural of one of the shots – a pregnant African lady in colourful headdress and blue City shirt- painted on a wall in the Docks. Yusuf shares the story of the creation of the project, the club's reaction and how City can engage more fans from ethnic minority communities close to the ground, while Nathan shares his experiences of racism as a player. Nath and Dan dig into Wales' recent run, look forward to a pivotal time in City's race for the playoffs and have some fun with the fans' questions. Nath goes Bob Marley on Top 5 and Dan brings a bit of Stax. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials. @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Our Man Flint

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 69:47


    After a long overdue South Wales derby win for the Bluebirds, Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte analyse (and enjoy) where it all went right for Mick's men. Alongside talk of Aden Flint's winner, Sean Morrison's defensive masterclass and the emergence of Tom Sang and Ciaron Brown, the boys talk the reignited play-off push. Nath gets nostalgic riffing off fans' questions: spats with Souness and life with Mark Hughes' Wales, and more on his favourite (and least favourite) managers. Dan brings some summery tunes to the Top 5 while Nath gets all cwtchy. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share with the City fans in your life. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials @SwazzPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Swansea (a)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 64:23


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte dig into all the latest Bluebirds' news with a side helping of nostalgia. With the unbeaten run ending, the boys discuss whether Mick's men will make the play-offs and how Kieffer Moore can get his mojo back in time for a meeting with our enemies down the M4. Expect talk of Nath's south Wales derby memories, 90s' flat tops and how being too pumped up for a derby can get you sent off at Old Trafford. Dan brings some northern soul to the top 5 and Nath brings a selection of tunes for last week's guest Trevor Sinclair. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWmsSubscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials @Swazzpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Trevor Sinclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 76:58


    Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte are joined by former Bluebird Trevor Sinclair. City fans fondly recall Sinclair's role in our FA Cup semi and final at Wembley in 2008, the final match of an illustrious career which took in 560 games, a starring role in England's 2002 World Cup, an unreal bicycle kick for QPR and a derby goal for Man City against Utd. Trev tells all about his relationship with Dave Jones, the camaraderie in Cardiff's dressing room and team mates including Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley, Peter Whittingham, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Robbie Fowler. The former City star shares some tunes for the top 5 and Nath brings some ska to the party.Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms.Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod. A Jams and Mr B production.Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials. @swazzpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Club 18-30 with Harry Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 59:11


    As Mick McCarthy's Bluebirds continue to blow away the opposition, City legend Nathan Blake and Dan Tyte dig into all things CCFC. Alongside talk of Cardiff City's tactical tweaks and play-offs push, Nath tells the story of Eddie May's promotion team on holiday in Kavos and the boys compare and contrast Kieffer Moore with Jay Bothroyd. Dan brings a City-inspired top 5 while Nath shows his soul. Check out the A Bit of Swazz playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nHCf3lOx2EHT0QryvJWms. Subscribe, like, give a 5 star review and share, so more City fans find out about the pod.A Jams and Mr B production. Follow A Bit of Swazz on the socials. @swazzpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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