Podcast appearances and mentions of ben james

Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' autumn defeat to Argentina in Cardiff, as the Steve Tandy era began with a loss. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Welsh Rugby Union's plans to cut from four teams to three and how that will affect Steve Tandy's first autumn in charge. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme kick off this week's episode catching up on dad life, bedtime chaos, and a wild rant about Brian Kelly's LSU exit before diving deep into the rise of sports gambling in professional golf — and whether it could ever impact the PGA Tour. Then, Smylie sits down with Mason Howell, the 18-year-old phenom who won the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship — making him the third-youngest champion in history. Mason opens up about: • His emotional journey from small-town Georgia to golf's biggest stage • What it felt like to qualify for the U.S. Open and earn a Masters invite • Competing against top amateurs like Tommy Morrison and Ben James • The pressures of high school life after winning one of golf's biggest titles A can't-miss conversation about the next great name in golf. 00:00 Dad life updates and bedtime chaos 04:30 LSU, Brian Kelly, and college football chaos 11:15 Gambling scandals 19:10 Could golf ever face a gambling crisis? 27:10 How betting affects players and fans 31:40 Mason Howell Interview 32:00 Life after winning the U.S. Am — back to high school reality 33:40 Growing up in Thomasville and discovering golf 36:20 Qualifying for the U.S. Open at 18 years old 39:10 Competing at Oakmont and learning from the pros 43:15 The grind of the U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club 47:45 Facing Tommy Morrison and Ben James in match play 49:50 Taking down John Daly in a thriller 51:00 Securing Masters and Walker Cup spots 54:00 What's next for Mason Howell 1:12:10 Smylie's thoughts on the next wave of young golf talent 1:16:25 Comparing today's amateur game to the PGA Tour 1:20:00 Charlie's take: what makes great golfers stand out early 1:24:10 Smylie shares his Masters memories 1:29:00 Wrapping up — offseason plans and what's next on The Smylie Show

Ben James and MailOnline rugby writer Alex Bywater sit down to discuss Wales' autumn squad announcement - including the recall of Rhys Carre. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Scarlets' crisis, Cardiff's possible new investors and Steve Tandy's possible first Wales squad. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the latest episode following the end of the WRU's consultation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the opening weekend of the new season, as well as the end of the WRU's consultation process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the start of the United Rugby Championship season, as well as Matt Sherratt's move from Cardiff to Wales just days before the first match of the new campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest news from the WRU's consultation into Welsh rugby, with the Dragons and WRPA having pushed back against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU's 'optimal system' that could see four professional clubs reduced to two, as well as hearing from WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin about the plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A thumping 3-0 win for Cardiff City over Rotherham means a very happy episode this week. Ben James and Tom Phillips are back while Ben Price takes a break and they discuss Swindon, Rotherham, transfers and rumours, and look ahead to a big week with Wimbledon and Luton to come... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've probably run the Port Vale geography joke as far as it can! On this weeks episode, Alternative Wales' Ryan March joins as Ben Price is away, and Ben James returns from Burslem to discuss Cardiff City's 0-0 draw with the Valiants. The boys also discuss your tweets, the start of the season so far, and look ahead to the Carabao Cup and Rotherham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben James was under the weather, so Ben Price takes the reins (sorry about that!) and is joined by Tom Phillips and Wales Online journalist (and friend of the pod) Glen Williams. They discuss the win over Peterborough, the meeting before the game with Mehmet Dalman, takeover talk, and what it is like to earn a living covering the mad world of Cardiff City.The original Cardiff City podcast. Talking all things Cardiff City, with news, views, opinions, and player interviews from Cardiff City fans past and present. There might also be some discussions about kebabs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the classic second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia, including the Jac Morgan clearout in the dying seconds that continues to attract headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the news that Jac Morgan is in the Lions' squad for the second Test against the Wallabies, as well as the news that Steve Tandy is the new Wales coach. While in Melbourne, Ben also speaks to WRU CEO Abi Tierney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas pick apart Wales' win over Japan in Kobe, as well as the WRU's announcement that a reduction to two or three teams will be considered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' 24-19 defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu, while Ben sits down with Wales full-back Blair Murray in Kobe ahead of the second Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 195th BlockTalks we speak with Ben James, founder of 404, who tells us about decentralized AI through the lenses of an architect. https://404.xyzhttp://x.com/404gen_http://x.com/6329

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a bang! Ben James is out in the heat and humidity of Japan ahead of Wales' summer tour - join him as he sits down to chat with Wales centre Joe Roberts! John Jones also joins us on this weeks' show to go through the latest news and analysis in the world of Welsh rugby. Make due to sign-up to our 'Inside Welsh Rugby' newsletter, to keep up-to-date between podcast episodes. Sign-up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Smith, the U.S. Walker Cup captain, and Brad Faxon joined 5 Clubs on Golf Channel. Faxon led off the show talking about The Broadmoor, the host site of the U.S. Senior Open and how the players will need to adjust to the altitude in what Faxon thinks is the biggest event on the Champions Tour. Faxon also talked about Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Smith discussed how good the new generation is with the depth at the collegiate and junior levels. He talked about Ben James, Jackson Koivin and Michael LaSasso as members of this year's team that will compete at Cypress Point.

In this kickoff episode of the AmateurGolf.com Podcast's Major Preview Series, host Brian takes you deep inside one of amateur golf's most prestigious events—the 63rd Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club (WAHN-uh-moy-sit). With exclusive insights powered by data and AI, Brian breaks down the history, course strategy, elite field, and what it'll take to win. From defending champ Anthony Delisanti to rising stars like Ben James and Miles Russell, this preview gives you everything you need to watch—and who to watch—for one of the summer's most defining tournaments.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on the Scarlets' URC play-off defeat to Leinster, as the curtain comes down on the 2024/25 season for Wales' clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, as well as the Scarlets' upcoming URC play-off clash with Leinster in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Phil is talking with Ben James - guitarist of The Heavy Souls. We discuss, surviving through thick and thin to get success in the music scene, jamming and instinctively feeling if a song is right and the joys of longer tracks on albums.  The Heavy Souls on Instagram Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys and Scarlets having not signed the new PRA, as well as previewing the final weekend of the URC season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and John Jones react to the British and Irish Lions squad announcement, while we hear from Jac Morgan following his call-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Welsh team's hopes in South Africa, as well as this week's British and Irish Lions squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas head to Bristol Bears' training base to speak to their head coach, Pat Lam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Ospreys' European exit, Judgement Day and the news that Steve Tandy is now favourite for the Wales job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James speaks to business editor Sion Barry and CF10 chair Lynn Glaister after Cardiff were taken over by the Welsh Rugby Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas dissect the last weekend of United Rugby Championship, while looking ahead to the Welsh teams' chances in the Challenge Cup last 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ospreys head coach and former Wales wing Mark Jones sits down with Ben James to talk taking over at the Welsh region, his growth as a coach and racing Christian Malcolm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by WRU CEO Abi Tierney to discuss where Welsh rugby goes next after Saturday's record defeat to England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to reflect on Wales' 68-14 defeat to England and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' final Six Nations clash with England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' fourth Six Nations match with Scotland, while looking back on the weekend's URC action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James is the Founder of 404, a Web3 platform revolutionizing 3D content creation by empowering users to build virtual worlds, games, and AR/VR/XR experiences without technical expertise. Leveraging decentralized technologies and advanced 3D generative models, 404 enables creators to bring their visions to life in real time, driving innovation in immersive digital content. Ben is also the CEO and Founder of Atlas, the Web2 counterpart of 404, focused on enhancing creativity in gaming and virtual world-building. A graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC (Magna Cum Laude) and holder of a Master's in Architecture from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Ben's work has been exhibited at renowned venues such as the A+D Museum in Los Angeles, the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York.

Ben James is the Founder of 404, a Web3 platform revolutionizing 3D content creation by empowering users to build virtual worlds, games, and AR/VR/XR experiences without technical expertise. Leveraging decentralized technologies and advanced 3D generative models, 404 enables creators to bring their visions to life in real time, driving innovation in immersive digital content. Ben is also the CEO and Founder of Atlas, the Web2 counterpart of 404, focused on enhancing creativity in gaming and virtual world-building. A graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC (Magna Cum Laude) and holder of a Master's in Architecture from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Ben's work has been exhibited at renowned venues such as the A+D Museum in Los Angeles, the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York.

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' much-improved performance in their defeat to Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face Ireland, Matt Sherratt's impact and the search for the next Wales coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the United States' most promising young golfers, Ben James is in his third year at the University of Virginia, where he's twice been named a first-team All-American.

Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has left his role of Wales coach midway through the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James speaks to Wales hooker Elliot Dee and Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater in Nice as Wales prepare for their Six Nations clash with Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' team to face France in their Six Nations opener in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater sit down in Rome to discuss the Six Nations launch, while we hear from Warren Gatland and Jac Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas return for the first podcast of 2025 as they react to Wales' Six Nations squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU board meeting that will consider the autumn campaign review, while they also react to Toby Booth's departure from the Ospreys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Daily Mail rugby writer Alex Bywater to discuss Ronan O'Gara's Wales comments and the latest goings-on in Welsh rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by former Cardiff and Wasps head of performance Trystan Bevan to discuss Warren Gatland's concerns at Welsh players not being fit enough, whether standards have dropped in Wales and the women's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the review into Wales' autumn campaign, the new strategy for Welsh rugby and the return of the United Rugby Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices