Ambition is Critical

The boys are joined by one of Swansea City's most recognisable faces George Phillips and talk about the closure of clothes shops in city centres, breaking into the Mayors house to play tennis as a kid, Quentin Tarantino being overrated and early memories of going to The Vetch. George talks about travelling to buy clothes in the 80's, gigging in dirty venues, running Woodys in Swansea, going to prison for trouble at the football and throwing a karaoke machine through a pub window pus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Swansea City legend John Cornforth and he talks about being the 1st player to ever get sued for a tackle that led to an injury, playing for Sunderland as a teenager, the “Super John” song and getting told he was moving to the Swans while on holiday in Ibiza. John talks about the atmosphere at the WBA playoff off game, his dislike for modern football, Frank Burrows meltdowns, borrowing the Directors lounge at the Vetch and winning the Autoglass trophy at Wembley. John talks about getting called up for Wales, the Kevin Cullis debacle, only lasting a month at Cardiff City because the fans hated him, having Uri Geller as a chairman at Exeter and making wine in a cupboard in Kuwait plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Private military contractor Tysson Ley and talk about drinking spiced rum in Iraq's Green zone, the pitfalls of being called Tysson, joining the Welsh Guards as a teenager, operations in Northern Ireland and getting battered by the RUC. Tysson talks about going for SAS selection, having to learn to walk again after a bad accident, sailing Antonio Banderas yacht, working on the doors in Magaluf and the legend of Mucca. Tysson talks about going into the Private military sector, nearly being involved in toppling an African government, the absolute carnage of Baghdad, having Christmas dinner in Saddam Husseins palace, having to evacuate out of Yemen during the Arab Spring and doing close protection for Holly Valance plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back and Paddy has had his 1st BBQ while paying somebody to build his flat pack furniture while Ryan's best mate is a dog called Dave. The lads talk about their Pints of choice, moving abroad, the P Diddy trial and Paddy has finally bagged Oasis tickets. The boys discuss the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, Manhunt Osama Bin Laden, Fred West being hell of a boy, the Columbine massacre, In It Together Festival, United/Spurs Europa league final and Vinted plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Llanelli AFC Manager and Welsh football veteran Lee John and talk about his journey through grassroots football to the Welsh league, the FAW pushing for full time football in Wales, receiving media trading while doing his A License and the magic of Stebonheath Park. Lee talks about the financing at the Welsh league standard, the amazing benefits of “Wyscout” in preparation for games, making his decision to retire from football to start coaching, stepping into commentary and his amazing memories as a player at Port Talbot Town plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are back at AiC HQ and Paddy has had a fork up his arse and Ryan has nearly had the sack from work but they talk Cardiffs relegation from the Championship, Lee Trundle trolling Cardiff fans on social media and Alan Sheehans appointment as manager. The boys talk Wrexhams continued rise through the leagues, was this the worst Premier league season of all time and DAZN/Saudi Arabia absolute shenanigans over the World Club Cup and Ryan's somehow managed to score an own goal past his son. The boys discuss Eubank/Benn, John Phillips BKFC debut, the Kinihan Cartel documentary and Murder for hire plots plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Swansea music scene pioneer Jordan McGuire and talk about Katy Perry going into space, Jordan giving up his day job, the changing face of Swansea City centre and managing to secure The Bunkhouse as a music venue forever. The lads talk Swansea market, the Swansea Arena House party, Jordan talks about the importance of advanced ticket sales for gigs, the origins of becoming a Swansea City football lad, the Lemon Factory, Lovely Town festival, being Tour Manager for Pastel and much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are back after a month off due to Paddy's unfortunate loss of voice and talk the recent stag doo in Tenerife, having a poo on a plane, Yellowstone and Harvey Weinstein's cock rot. The boys talk about Adolescence, Swans improvement under Alan Sheehan, IMDB's top 10 films of all time, Stakeknife, Ocean Colour Scene and the carnage at the bar plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by 2 of Swansea's original ravers DJ Active and MC Saxon and talk about the lost business of the ticket tout, the origins of Tick Tock, how iconic Martha's Nightclub was and Saxons mate getting pulled by Boy George. The boys talk about going to Ibiza with M People, illegal raves, hitching a ride to Glastonbury with Travellers, learning how to DJ on vinyl, CVC and Subterrania at Swansea Arena House party and Saturdays last ever Tick Tock gig plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Author and Sports Writer David Brayley and talk about David taking the big step out of full time employment to purse a career as an author, being best mates with Tony Cottey, the rise and fall of Toshack's Swans, Glenn Hoddle's genius and Rothman year books. David talks about the process of getting his 1st book written and published, how he came to write Ashley Williams autobiography, spending a year teaching literacy through sports, winning “Children's Sports Book of the Year with James Hook, making the “Wonderland” documentary and the current state of affairs at Swansea City after Luke Williams departure plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by former Leicester and Swansea City player Paul Reid and discuss the Swansea arm of the Aston Villa supporters club, getting sent off in a charity game, the forgotten jobs of the boot boys and Robbie James being class. Reidy talks about the drinking culture in football, signing for Neil Warnock 3 times, putting fish heads in Andy Booths kit bag, signing for the Swans and staying in the city, finding retirement from football difficult and the current Swansea City woes plus much much more in this milestone AiC Podcast…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back and Ryan is out to upset Paddy before the big St Joseph's/Rockspur reserve game on the weekend, Paddy has been caught “Parking like a twat” on Facebook and has also just returned from a bucket list filled trip to New York. The lads talk about the biggest trade in NBA history, American Godfathers - The Five Families, Matt Grimes leaving the Swans, the upcoming Swansea Arena House party and OJ Simpson being an absolute maniac plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back with their 1st episode of 2025 and talk about getting dementia from tap water, Luke Littler's potential greatness, the stress of looking for holidays and slipper/sliders. Turns out Daniel Levy loves Welsh cakes, Ryan lost the plot with the Swans, Paddy's spent the night in a wild London boozer, Pastel have released their debut album, the boys have spent all Christmas watching TV and finish by paying tribute to their good friend Stewart Courtney who recently passed away plus much much more…. @ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Port Talbot's singer/songwriter Jackson Lucitt and talk about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, Radio 1 being shit and Ryan's trip to see CVC in Cardiff. Jackson talks about playing before the Stereophonics in Singleton Park, living on a pig farm, learning to play guitar, putting on gigs and playing at In It Together Festival. The lads talk about Lance Armstrong being a psycho, drones in the sky in New Jersey and Ryan nearly getting mauled by a dog plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by old friend and professional boxer James Todd and he talks about his decision to go back into pro boxing after 9 years out and how his family didn't want him to come back. The lads talk the cancellation of the Welsh title fight show at the LC2, Ben Crocker winning the European title, the upcoming Fury/Usyk card and John Phillips joining BKFC. James talks about sparring, weight cutting, his wild fight 2 weeks ago on the Matchroom show in Birmingham and meeting Conor McGregor in Marbella plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back with a christmasy chinwag and talk Christmas Pyjamas, Christmas Day routine, Christmas jumpers, Black Friday, banning Christmas songs, the potential Christmas Guinness shortage and Gremlins as a Christmas film. The lads talked Spotify Wrapped, Paddy's going to New York, Pep Guardiola potentially being resented forever, Ricky Gervais on The Overlap, Snowfalls, and the fact good films don't exist anymore plus much much more…@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by old friends Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo and talk about going to the bar in Malta where Oliver Reed died, the San Portablo shop being a hub for creativity, missing the old days of having shopping experiences, organising a pop up shop in Swansea and the potential of fire eaters. The lads discuss the Welsh national teams fine form since Craig Bellamy took over, Brombil reservoir, the death of the steel works, corruption in politics, the very first San Portablo film festival, the potential San Portablo radio station and Paddy and Donna meeting Shaun Ryder plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by Swansea rap artist T-Rev and talk about being recognised, recording 6 albums in 4 years, Swansea's rap scene, not having live acts come to the city and 3 CD changers. T-Rev talks about his issues with drink and drugs, writing to help his mental health, creating YJB records, going to Ibiza with San Portablo and being involved in rap battles. The boys talk Snack Army, The Purge and Donald Trump plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back with Lee West, 5 years since the last time they all sat down together. Lee talks about leaving the Royal Marines, losing his hearing, buying a bar and the challenges of Covid. Westy discusses being in the “Golden Generation” of warfare, private security companies, the French foreign legion and having to apprehend a drunk trying to get into his van. Lee talks about his new found fame, the explosion of his YouTube channel, going on the James English podcast, lone wolf travelling plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back and are talking shagging parcels, celebrity ages, Ring doorbells, the scrap men and Ryan becoming Rockspur 2nd team manager. The lads discuss being drunk playing football, the amazing “4 Kings” documentary, twins have different sized penis and Demi Moore being 64 and naked plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by Swansea's Jesus Christ Superstar Steve Balsamo and discuss his love for combat sports, Swansea's flourishing music scene, living in London surrounded by celebrities and having a phone call from Elton John. Steve talks about playing with Celine Dion at the Ajax football stadium, artificial intelligence taking over the music industry, inter dimensional life forms and ancient civilisations. Steve talks about his time on the West End performing in Jesus Christ Superstar, getting a recording contract with Sony, writing songs for Meatloaf and Slash, Grand Ambitions new play “Mumfighter” and the Rhondda Street Poltergeist plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by the young man behind clothing brand Cambrensis Ioan Bowen-Pickett and chat about Ioan's nightmare drive to Swansea from Barry, his changing University situation, the origins of the brand name and meeting Gary Aspden. The boys discuss Turkish copies, modern shopping habits, the South Wales clothing boom, London Fashion week, Craig Bellamy as Wales manager and have a very grown up conversation about the current predicament of both Swansea and Cardiff City plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back on their own and talk about Ryan's comeback to competitive football after a 14 year hiatus, the art of defending and the Man City kit man. Paddy has been on a long weekend in Malta to watch Liam Gallagher and friends. Chubb rub, The Blossoms and Frank Gallagher all get a mention. The lads discuss Liam Gallagher's We,blew performance, Huw Edwards, Rockspur/Penlan, AJ/Dubois, Connor McGregor, Wiseguy and the Mr McMahon docu-series plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by Dylan and Fin from Subterrania and talk about meeting at open mic nights, starting out as a cover band and how those nights still now cover the costs or creating their own music, putting on their own gigs and playing at the iconic Dublin Castle in Camden. The boys talk about recording at Rockfield studios, playing the Swansea Arena Houseparty, headlining a sold out gig at The Bunkhouse, playing the Isle of Wight Festival, Paddy is off to Malta to watch Liam Gallagher and the Subterrania boys and Ryan gloat about securing Oasis tickets plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by old friend and one of the worlds top Bare Knuckle Boxers James Lilley and discuss where they were on 9/11, how awful cat poo is, cold water therapy at Recovhub and New Orleans. James talks bout walking through the wrong part of Miami, the Hard Rock Hotel, being involved with the BKFC tryouts and his 5 round war headlining in Milton Keynes. The boys talk about the Oasis ticket debacle, “The Warrior Poet” documentary, the Drunk Poets Society, dreams of fighting in Swansea arena and James upcoming fight at BKFC Marbella plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Swansea's Love Island star Paige Thorne and discuss being neighbours in Port Tennant, Paige becoming a Paramedic and a relationship break up leading to her doing Love Island. Paige talks about the process to get on the show, the intensity of the day to day, having to embrace what the show is about and having her parents come to visit her on the Island. Paige discusses going on Lorraine, internet trolls, paddle boarding in a hurricane and jet skiing in Cannes plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back for Season 8 after a slight delay because Paddy burnt his trotters in Ibiza, Donna held hands with Wayne Lineker and they both had a night away at the Bare Knuckle boxing in Cardiff. Ryan's been away in Turkey and nearly brought home a 6ft 5 German, upset Turk with his crazy artwork requests and finally had some justification with his spaz hands. The lads talk the outrageous cost of going on holiday, Oasis reforming, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Hitler being a massive drug addict and the weekends South Wales Derby plus much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Aaron, Dylan and Fred of The Stray Pursuit and discuss the origins of the band, how the Bunkhouse is hugely important to the local music scene, selling live tickets and crowds singing their songs back to them being mental. The lads discuss having a plan for the future of the band, the importance of using social media, how they go through the song writing process and how Aaron taught himself how to sing. The boys talk about how they critique each others live performance, doing cover gigs to fund the progress of the band and Covid scuppering their chances of performing at the Isle of Wight festival plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back fresh from seeing Liam Gallagher in Cardiff and talk about not crossing a certain level of drunk at a gig, the Euros are about to start, Paddy's done Poppers with Jason Orange and Ryan's gone Gyros crazy in Chippy lane. The lads discuss the quality of Wayne Rooney, the Channel 4 dispatches documentary “Killzone Gaza”, Jeffery Sachs incredible podcast with Tucker Carlson and Jenny from Forest Gump being a whore plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back and getting boozed on a Friday and talk the Willows Place Smellycopter, former girlfriends, smoking and bar room brawls. The lads talk FA Cup final day, the Manchester United “99” documentary, Baby Reindeer, Drones that can bomb you through facial recognition, the Chinese Government causing the drug crisis in America, the Moon landing hoax and Ryan getting banned from Mama's Pizza plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined again by Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo and talk about Brian Flynn, Leighton James, the current state of play at Port Talbot Town football club and the upcoming In It Together Festival. The boys talk about the continued growth of San Portablo, skate cultures effect on fashion, Nike Air Max, the AiC x San Portablo colab, Wales not qualifying for the Euros and the effect the Port Talbot Steelworks situation as not just here but nationwide plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by former Newport County defender Jay Foulston fresh off winning the National League South with Yeovil Town. The boys talk about Jay signing for Swans academy at a very young age and the heartache of being released at 11 years old, getting a 2nd chance at a pro career at Newport and becoming the 3rd youngest player in their history to play a pro game. The boys talk about Merthyr's constant roadworks only being their because of Flannels, Jay talks about how Covid effected his career, winning Goal of the Season 2 years in a row for Taunton, getting online abuse after having a bad game, Paris being a bit rough and Ibiza opening weekend plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by local businessman and racing horse owner Salvo Gianni and discuss his parents moving to Wales from Llanelli, the effect that Maradona had at Napoli, the importance of manners and respect, dealing with family death and Salvo being crowned “Britain's Best Boss”. Salvo talks about his near death experience and spending 3 months in a coma, having a dream of owning a race horse, having a horse win the Irish Grand National, the tough life of a jockey, the change in the Cheltenham festival, meeting Sir Alex Ferguson, being involved with Swansea City and the success of Llanelli Wanderers plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are back and realise they still love football, only to realise they don't 2 minutes later. The boys discuss Baby Reindeer, Robert F Kennedy Jr, UFO's and Chemtrails. Ryan's somehow lucked himself into the opening night of Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, Paddy has been bitten by a German Shephard, Google Maps is great, UFC 300 was even better and the Saints/Rockspur Championship winning party has started and there's much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Keep On Raving's Nicky Cursio and Jamie Morgan and talk about how they both got into DJ'ing and their completely different paths into it, the origins of how Keep On Raving came about, not allowing phones on dance floors and Paddy has been binned by Tillie as she takes her fella to Boiler Room instead of him. The boys talk about being the 1st DJ's to play Swansea Arena, the Wales World Cup Fan Park, when a huge booking pulls out at the very last minute, Jamie's ridiculous weight cutting before the British Open Judo Championships, Nicky getting ready for his 2nd Ironman and Ryan's weekend at Milton Keynes watching James Lilley at BKFC plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Welsh MMA Prospect of the Year 2023 Ieaun Mackenzie and talk about his big fight this week in Dublin formCage Warriors, his journey as an amateur, fighting the number 1 ranked Russian in only his 2nd amateur fight at the IMMAF's, starting his martial arts career in Judo and visiting Graceland when fighting in Memphis. The lads talk ONE FC Muay Thai, Olympic hockey, handling nerves on the lead up to fights, Shark Tanks, James Lilley's upcoming BKFC title fight and having a Commonwealth level Judoka as a girlfriend plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by The Fiends and discuss how the boys go through the creative process of writing songs, putting the band together during lockdown, eating chocolate cake from a kebab house and taking a dump in The Snuts toilet. The boys discuss the costs of creating an album, the disappointing Glastonbury line up, snoring on tour buses, playing the Swansea Arena, signing a record deal with Revolver and the Swans turning Cardiff over again plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are back and discuss the potential world ending consequences of A.I, Kate Middleton potentially going missing, Neil Young being back on Spotify, arms dealing and John Cena being naked. The boys talk about The Ultimate Human, cold water plunging, Naked Martin making it to the biggest stage of all, Vince McMahon being a sex pest, the Miners Strike, AJ/Ngannou, the upcoming South Wales Derby and how Über can absolutely do one plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by 2 of the The Warehouse gyms most familiar faces Keri and Dylan and discuss not getting bogged down with diets, working abroad, their journey into working in the gym and the carnage caused by parties at the old Warehouse. The lads talk about Glitterbog, Ibiza comedowns, Jay Harris record breaking title win, the original White Collar boxing shows and Hyrox. Keri talks about his old school fitness videos on YouTube, Dylan discusses his fitness app, the boys talk Lockdown workouts, mushrooms in Amsterdam, property portfolios and gay icons plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Trampolene front man Jack Jones after the busiest year of his life and discuss ULEZ charges, urinating into a crisp packet, Spotify streams and Trampolene headlining the Leftfield stage in Glastonbury. Jack talks about the bands debut gig, sending poems to Noel Gallagher, the success of Rules of Love and War, Ryan and Paddy's day on the never ending Madri, naked saunas in Germany and the Trampolene documentary Storm Heaven plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Swansea's Road warrior Boxer Steve Davies and talk not thinking like a Journeyman boxer, being offered Bare Knuckle fights, Ice baths and Diabetic biscuits giving you the shits. The lads discuss Chris Sanigar, dodgy Boxing decisions, Saudi Arabian money, Conor Benne's lack of power, Tyson Fury's cut and fighting on an hours notice plus much more…@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by the main man at Au Vodka Charlie Morgan and discuss the origins of the brand, the creation of the iconic gold bottle, spending a years marketing budget on one idea and the now notorious incident with Eden Hazard. Charlie talks about the rise of Au during Covid, the importance for him to keep the Au base in Swansea, having knock backs along the way to success, getting celebrity endorsements, expanding the brand globally and keeping a healthy work/life balance plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by old friend Luke Thomas and he talks about getting chinned by former UFC fighter John Phillips, being on Take Me Out, working down the mines, becoming a Prison Officer and Paddy discusses his dodgy loans. Luke talks about his time working as a Doorman, the boys discuss leaving Escape in the light, the Au Vodka/Eden Hazard team up and taking psychedelics. Luke talks about going on Celebs Go Dating, being a Guinea Pig for I'm a Celebrity, moving to New York, going tailgating at a New York Jets game and the boys have a quick game of Nonce or Not plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are back for the New Year and talk about feeling the cold, falling asleep watching films, Steve Cullens DVD collection, Paddy giving somebody the Last Rites and scooping his mothers ashes into a biscuit tin. The boys talk about “Spotlight on the Troubles”, the Swans have got a new manager, Ryan's been on the chocolate mushrooms at the CVC gig in Cardiff and the boys welcome back “Nonce or Not” plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are back and talk about Carnivore diet, Air Fryers, not sharing Nachos in the Cinema, Michael Duff being sacked and one sighted medical thinking. Paddy has some sad news about his Dad and the boys discuss not being invincible forever, Cwm Albion have hit the big time, Man vs Fat is changing lives, their favourite Christmas films, Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary, the upcoming CVC gig in Cardiff, Ryan's wife pissing on his chips regarding Reading Festival and Paddy's mother being proud about him being called a Paedophile over the old Morfa stadium plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by Swansea City Under 21 Coach Anthony Wright in an AiC that is over 6 years in the making. Anthony talks about the U21 schedule, the player well-being app, fast tracking players through age groups and Paddy has never forgiven Anthony for ousting him out the Bishop Vaughan football team. Anthony talks about being scouted by Liverpool as a kid, playing in the same team as some famous Liverpool names, catching trains on his own at 14 years of age, making his pro debut for Oxford, playing for Wales B, rupturing his Achilles, taking West End to the top of the Welsh league and how proud he is when he sees Academy boys make the 1st team plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by Twin Town director Kevin Allen and discuss the origins of Ambition is Critical, Kevin growing up as the child of a Submarine Engineer, moving to London at 17 and working in theatre with Danny Boyle. Kevin talks about travelling with England football hooligans at Italia 90, hiding in the jungle while loving in Singapore, pig farming in Ireland, driving Mini cabs in London, interviewing Pele in Japan and turning down the opportunity to direct Elf plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are joined by Welsh MMA pioneer Brett Johns and talk about their mutual love of jackets (again), Brett meeting Nick Love, catching a cold because of queuing for Adidas trainers, visiting Italy and Lorenzo Osti choosing his new jacket colour for him. Brett talks about how he nearly retired this past year, starting roles in MMA refereeing and commentary, designing his own Weekend Offender T-shirt, signing with the PFL and taking his dog on Heno plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The boys are joined by former WBO Cruiserweight Champion of the World Enzo Maccarinelli and talk about Enzo meeting 3 out of the legendary 4 Kings, purposely causing aggro on Twitter, his Dad Mario's history and the time Mario slapped Mike Doyle. Enzo talks about how Paddy used to bully him in school, seeing Russell Crowe ringside at his fight, having a pint with Sylvester Stallone, headlocking Mike Tyson, being part of the golden era of Welsh boxing and the organising the sit Bonymaen ABC Boxing show in more than 15 years plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads are back for Season 7 of AiC. During their little break Ryan's survived Storm Betty and the very next day Storm Lewi at Noel Gallagher's big gig in Caldicot Castle, Paddy has travelled to Merthyr with the boys to see CVC and both AiC members have had the night of their lives at the Pastel gig at The Bunkhouse. Ryan drops in some Swans gossip, Paddy admits to fly-tipping and the boys discuss Jada Pickett-Smith mugging of the Fresh Prince, Gyro's, the Carnivore diet and Ebanie Bridges being one of the coolest people they've ever met plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

The lads see out Season 6 with a bang as they do another “Ask AiC” where listeners get to ask any question they want and it must be answered by the boys. From Dream Pubs to tours of Wales, who would you 2 foot if you had a chance to changing the ending of The Sopranos and even finding Madeline McCann in your garage. Nothing is off limits in this marathon length season finale…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter