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Connor Southwell (@cjsouthwell1902) is joined by sports writer for WalesOnline, Tom Coleman (@tomEcoleman), to discuss Norwich City's third first-team signing of the summer.  *** With thanks to our podcast sponsor - First Bus. ** Picture: Norwich City FC *** You can also hear the Pink Un Podcast on Norwich's Community radio station, Future Radio 107.8FM. *** To get in touch with the podcast now and in future, send any comments and questions into the crew with an email to norfolksport@archant.co.uk or get in touch with us @pinkun on Twitter, where our direct messages are open. And if you're interested in sponsoring the pod, or placing an advert in one of our shows, email connor.southwell@newsquest.co.uk ALSO FIND US AT THE FOLLOWING: Subscribe: pinkun.com/podcast Twitter: twitter.com/pinkun Facebook: fb.me/thepinkun Instagram: instagram.com/the_pinkun Find more details on how you can sign up to Pink Un+ here: https://www.pinkun.com/pinkunplus/ #ncfc #norwichcity #norwich

Electoral changes are a-coming in Wales, but that's not the only challenge facing politicians in Cymru. It's a country of contrasts, from the rugged scars of the Valleys and the beauty of Bannau Brycheiniog to the urban bustle of Cardiff and Swansea, and the bookish haven of Hay-on-Wye. Naomi Smith is joined by journalist Will Hayward for a timely stock-take of political life in a part of the country that we Quiet Rioters love, and a look at the contrasting fortunes and, indeed, difficulties looming for its political leaders. Find Will on X, if you still loiter in that odd place, @WillHayCardiff ... read his work on @WalesOnline ... and subscribe to his popular newsletter here. As for us, well, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod and on Bluesky. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. Our THIRD Starter Pack to accompany this Special can be found here. Click here for your Quiet Riot Bluesky Starter Pack. Click here for a second Bluesky Starter Pack. IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE DO, IT MAKES SUCH A FABULOUS DIFFERENCE. Click here to back Quiet Riot on Ko-fi. With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou, and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with SandStone Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keir Starmer has been meeting the new First Minister Eluned Morgan as part of a two day trip to Wales. While the trip included a visit to a wind farm, Starmer quickly faced questions about the fate of steel workers in Port Talbot. What does this challenge tell us about Starmer's Industrial Strategy and his relationship with the devolved nations? Could Welsh Labour soon face the same anti-incumbency threat that the Conservatives and the SNP faced?  James Heale is joined by Tom Baldwin, Starmer's biographer, and Ruth Mosalski, political editor at WalesOnline. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

After Wales lose the Test series in Australia we review the tour with Steffan Thomas of WalesOnline. We also look at what measure the WRU need to explore to fix club rugby in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Felicity Evans and James Williams analyse the General Election results in Wales with newly-elected Labour MP Kanishka Narayan, returning Plaid Cymru MP Ben Lake and defeated Conservative MP Fay Jones. Ruth Mosalski, WalesOnline's political editor, is also on hand to discuss the fall-out from former minister Hannah Blythyn's personal statement to the Senedd - her first comments since she was sacked by the First Minister Vaughan Gething

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin tackles stories brewing in both men's and women's rugby that are making waves in New Zealand, with even some in the UK turning their heads. First off, Devlin delivers a sermon questioning comments made by Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant, who's demanded that New Zealand Rugby invest more money in the women's game. While there are strong arguments for and against, Devlin feels that whether or not women's rugby receives more money comes down to a simple economic equation - profitability.Then, Devlin is joined by UK rugby writer Chris Jones who discusses All Black Jordie Barrett signing with Leinster as part of a six-month sabbatical, Mark 'Watto' Watson offers his thoughts on Demant's comments, Matt Gunn does his best to be positive about Penrith Panther Taylan May and his social media antics, and WalesOnline football writer Tom Coleman talks Wrexham A.F.C. earning promotion to the third division of English football.As well as that - as per usual - Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh argue a variety of sporting topics on What Has More Chance Of Happening and the Tight 5. All that and much more!

While the election of new Labour leader has dominated the headlines, this last week has been a significant week for both outgoing and incoming First Ministers and indeed for all citizens of Wales as the UK Government's Covid Inquiry concluded its first Wales evidence sessions. We are joined by Welsh Affairs Editor at WalesOnline, eponymous author of the Will Hayward Newsletter, and 'serious journalist' Will Hayward. Not only was Will one of the journalists who most closely covered the national & union governments' approach to the pandemic but he also iiterally wrote the book on it in the form of 'Lockdown Wales'.We talk about the key points covered by the inquiry, the points a union-wide inquiry will be unlikely to cover at all, and what the testimony reveals about how the government acted in face of an unprecedented crisis. We also pick up in brief - ahead of our live Twitter/X Space event on 25th March - the Labour leadership contest and result. Will on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WillHayCardiffWill's Newsletter: https://walesonline.substack.com/Lockdown Wales book: https://www.serenbooks.com/book/lockdown-wales-how-covid-19-tested-wales/A link to our live Twitter/X Space on Labour's new leadership on 25 March at 20.00: https://x.com/HiraethPod/status/1769297107909820495?s=20 As always, you can find the latest from us here: twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

As its hearings in Cardiff conclude, Felicity Evans takes a deep dive into the evidence presented to the Welsh module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in the company of BBC Wales health correspondent Owain Clarke and WalesOnline's Welsh affairs editor Will Hayward

In this special episode, WalesOnline's chief reporter, Martin Shipton, discusses his new book about former Secretary of State and Speaker, George Thomas - “Political Chameleon”. We also managed to record a quick chat with the author of the book's foreword, Gwynoro Jones which we've abbreviated into a foreword for this podcast. You can find out more about the book here: Political Chameleon - In Search of George Thomas And catch up with our contributors on Twitter Martin Shipton: twitter.com/ShiptonMartin Richard Wyn Jones: twitter.com/RWynJones Gwynoro Jones: twitter.com/Gwynoro Welsh Academic Press: twitter.com/WelshAcadPress and you can find us here: twitter.com/golau_podcast If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe in your podcast player of choice

Ar drothwy'r Chwe Gwlad mae Carwyn a Iestyn yn cael eu hymuno gan Steffan Thomas o WalesOnline i drafod obeithion Cymru am y twrnament ac eu hamcenion am bwy bydd yn ennill y gystadleuaeth. Dilyn ni ar gyfryngau gymdeithasol @RygbiCymruPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we hear from Jillian MacMath, Audience Editor at WalesOnline. She was chosen by the judges as the winner of the first ever Hero of the Year at the Publisher Newsletter Awards, so what better person to come and discuss everything newsletters with us. Jillian talks about the opportunities she saw to get more strategic about the newsletter portfolio when she joined WalesOnline, what metrics should matter to anyone with a newsletter, and what dedicated newsletters like football and food look like with a local focus. She also tells the story of their pop-up Covid newsletter, explains how to get other members of the newsroom invested in newsletters, and how they're using key names to build more personal relationships via the inbox. Newsletters and publishers innovating in the inbox this year will be one of the chapters we explore as part of our upcoming Media Moments 2023 report. Find out more and pre-register for the report here.

Jacky Clarke and Mowbray's boys are on a roll - and next up is Aaron Ramsey and co. The Bluebirds have been enjoying themselves lately, with a big win over Swansea in the big followed up by an impressive victory over Coventry City in midweek - but have they got enough to topple the Lads? To let us know, Tom Coleman of WalesOnline joined to give us the lowdown on Cardiff's new boss, which players to look out for any how Sunderland can cause damage to the City backline. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Dan Biggar's announcement that he'll retire from Wales duty after the World Cup, who will wear the 10 jersey next and how Wales' pool rivals Fiji and Australia fared in their final warm-ups. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Hansen joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the podcast to talk about his memories of coaching Wales, his thoughts on the 2023 World Cup and how rugby can improve in general. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the face of Squidge Rugby, and Wales wing Rio Dyer for an impromptu podcast following Wales' final squad announcement ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Dragons coach and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins us on the podcast to discuss Wales' second World Cup warm-up match against England, Owen Farrell's reprieve from a red card and a lengthy ban and reflect on what Welsh rugby needs to work post-World Cup. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Ben James and Steffan Thomas run the rule over Wales' World Cup warm-up win over England, assess who could be heading to France and look at what Warren Gatland will be hoping to learn at Twickenham this weekend. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wales get a much needed win against England in Cardiff. Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas from WalesOnline to discuss how much we can read into the victory. Including some outstanding performances from Jac Morgan, Aaron Wainwright and Will Rowlands. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Join Ben James and Steffan Thomas as they bring you the latest news, big guests and in-depth analysis from the wild world of Welsh rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline, Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the Scottish independence movement compare to those in other countries? Where do independence campaigns share similarities, and where do they differ? The team is joined by journalist Guy Hedgecoe in Madrid, and Will Hayward, Welsh Affairs Editor for WalesOnline, to compare and contrast the Catalan and Welsh independence movements with Scotland, and get a sense of the political and public sentiment for the movements.

A simple introduction on Plaid Cymru's website reads: "In December 2022, Plaid Cymru's National Executive Committee asked Nerys Evans to chair a working group whose remit it was to understand the culture within the party and issue recommendations on how to lead change." The Prosiect Pawb report, as it has since been named, has been completed and a full summary published. Its conclusions were were described as "damning" by WalesOnline's Will Hayward and contained no fewer than 82 recommendations to address deficiencies in the party's culture and governance. Some of these issues had existed for many years but it also included complaints of sexual harassment and bullying of staff in the period since 2018 and has ultimately led to the party's leader, Adam Price, stepping down. We discuss the context and timeline of these events and how the party might respond and attempt to rebuild trust with its staff and supporters. The Prosiect Pawb Report: https://www.partyof.wales/prosiect_pawb Support is available if you need it: https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-bullying-and-harassment The 2023 Plaid Cymru Leadership Election: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Plaid_Cymru_leadership_election Your hosts: Matthew Hexter: https://twitter.com/hexter101 Ceri Davies: https://twitter.com/ceritheviking Richard Martin: https://twitter.com/mimosacymru You can find us @HiraethPod on the socials, including Twitter: Please leave us a rating or review in your podcast app of choice and, if you are able to do so, consider supporting us from just £3/month: http://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

Felicity Evans and Daniel Davies look back at the Welsh Conservative's Spring conference in the company of the Tory MS for Clwyd West Darren Millar and WalesOnline's Welsh Affairs editor Will Hayward

Brew Crime is now moving to Crimes of Rock Music. JT tells the case of Ian Watkins the horrific Pedophile. Sources:Anderson, R. (2015, August 6). The evolutionary advantage of being a rock star. Psychology Today. Retrieved February 21, 2023, fromhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mating-game/201508/the-evolutionary-advantage-being-rock-starBBC. (2013, December 18). Lostprophets' Ian Watkins sentenced to 35 years over child sex offences. BBC News. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-25412675 BBC. (2013, December 18). Profile: Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins. BBC News. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-25106114Boyd, M. (2019, August 19). Paedo Ian Watkins begged for porn pics from mum in letters sent from prison. mirror. Retrieved February 22, 2023, fromhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paedo-ian-watkins-begged-porn-18964294Cambridge, E., & Christodoulou, H. (2019, August 9). Who is Ian Watkins? former Lostprophets frontman and convicted paedophile. The Sun. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2262854/ian-watkins-lostprophets-paedophile-rape-victims/Jones, C. (2013, December 10). Ian Watkins: The Webchats that show Lostprophets Rock Star asking to abuse fan's child. WalesOnline. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ian-watkins-webchats-show-lostprophets-6379422Palmer, T. (2023, January 10). The untold truth about Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins - in jail. The Biography. Retrieved February 22, 2023, fromhttps://thebiography.org/the-untold-truth-about-lostprophets-singer-ian-watkins-in-jail/Perry, K. E. G. (2017, October 16). Why one of the world's biggest rockstars got away with child abuse. VICE. Retrieved February 22, 2023, fromhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/43ajmg/why-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-rockstars-got-away-with-child-abuse-for-so-longPress Association. (2013, December 18). Convicted paedophile Ian Watkins told fan: 'it was Mega Lolz'. The Guardian. Retrieved February 22, 2023, fromhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/18/ian-watkins-transcriptPress Association. (2019, August 9). Ex-lostprophets singer Ian Watkins found guilty of cellphone possession; time added to his sentence. Metal Injection. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://metalinjection.net/metal-crimes/ex-lostprophets-singer-ian-watkins-found-guilty-of-cellphone-possession-time-added-to-his-sentenceTHE QUEEN - v - IAN WATKINS AND B AND P (The Law Courts, Cathays Park, Cardiff December 18, 2013). Quig, J. (1981, October 3). He killed 23 people to murder his wife. The Gazette, pp. 4–4. Robinson, A. (2022, November 28). Rise and fall of evil rock star paedo holed up in 'Monster Mansion'. YorkshireLive. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/rise-fall-evil-rock-star-19968736 VanDyke, B. (2014, December 4). The fault in our rock stars - pacific standard. Pacific Standard. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://psmag.com/social-justice/the-fault-in-our-rock-stars-stardom-psychology-sociology-satisfaction-celebrity-95386Wheatstone, R. (2019, August 19). Paedo Ian Watkins begged young mum for explicit pics from behind bars. The Sun. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9712354/ian-watkins-lostprophets-paedophile-prison-letters/Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, February 16). Ian Watkins (Lostprophets Singer). Wikipedia. Retrieved February 22, 2023, fromhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Watkins_(Lostprophets_singer) Brew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group, Youtube, patreon

Matt and Tom are joined by Michael Lough to look back at Sunderland's 2-0 win at Huddersfield and to preview the visit of Cardiff City on Saturday. There's a Bluebirds perspective from WalesOnline's Tom Coleman too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben James of WalesOnline returns to the podcast, with the intention of discuss a World Cup semi-final. Instead, the conversation is driven by Neighbours, Rugby 08, Sean Connery and Paul McCartney.Thanks again to Ben (@benjames1796 on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following his previous book ‘Lockdown Wales', Will Hayward (Welsh Affairs Editor, WalesOnline) has taken on the challenge of writing about one of the most contested and salient topics that came to the fore just before and during the Covid pandemic - Welsh independence. Long considered a minority interest commanding only 10-15% support, with even only ⅔ of Plaid Cymru supporters showing support for independence, the topic burst onto wider public discussion after a series of well attended rallies across Wales in 2019. Combined with an increasingly fractious relationship between a unionist Welsh Government and a UK Government intent on re-centralising power post-Brexit, support for Welsh independence gained a surprising amount of support from within the ranks of Welsh Labour and became the official policy of the Green Party. But as with all constitutional questions, for each strongly held opinion, there are a whole raft of complicated, unsexy questions that rarely get the scrutiny or depth of discussion that they deserve. In his book, Will asks the difficult questions of those on all sides of the argument while carefully laying out the facts and the quandaries of those people whose opinions are not so entrenched. You can buy the book here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/independent-nation And find Will on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/WillHayCardiff For all the latest from Hiraeth, follow us on the socials @HiraethPod and if you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app of choice.

Guest 1:  Pine Pienaar, Bulls assistant coach Guest 2:  Rugby Writer for WalesOnline Matthew Southcombe. 

Guests include the Labour leader of Cardiff City Council Huw Thomas, the chair of the Welsh Conservatives Glyn Davies and Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts. Martin Shipton of WalesOnline and George Parker of the Financial Times provide political analysis. And Dr Jenny Mathers of Aberystwyth University looks ahead to Victory Day in Russia. Reviewing the papers are the House of Lords' crossbencher Baroness Ilora Finlay and Jonathan Adams, architect of the Wales Millennium Centre

Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by Ruth Mosalski from WalesOnline to run the rule over the Welsh Labour Spring conference in Llandudno. How did Keir Starmer's first leader's speech in person go down with those in the hall? What's the view on how best to elect members to an enlarged Senedd? And do the Welsh political press corps prefer curry or fish and chips on the promenade? All will be revealed. Plus Welsh singer-songwriter Al Lewis gives Walescast a sneak preview of his latest release, inspired by the rising tide of second home ownership in his childhood home of Abersoch on the Llŷn peninsula.

Merry Christmas! We welcome back WalesOnline's Ben James, and introduce Ruck N Roll's Grav Prosser for some festive hysteria. We group together to analyse a Scrum V Christmas trailer, Munster Rugby's wrapping challenge, and Ulster's supermarket sweep. Instead, we talk Keane, Mr Benn, Cilla Black and Love Island. Ben also provides some more Julia Louis Dreyfus discourse.A huge thanks to Ben (@benjames1796 on Twitter) and Grav (@RnRRugby) for joining us on this emotional journey.Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music, with festive bells poorly superimposed by our very own Will Owen.Links to content discussed in pod: Scrum V trailer - https://twitter.com/BBCScrumV/status/1208726664198467592 // Ulster challenge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD2rff8ofWA // Munster wrapping - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlA4msp56c&ab_channel=MunsterRugby // Cilla Black's oxo cubes https://twitter.com/itsmatthooper/status/1258881005513052161#BenJamesHatesHands See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Euan Peters and Shafiul Islam.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Peters, who also went by Sax Coke, was an underground UK hip hop artist who was well known to the police.⁣⁣On November 14, 2019, Peters visited Islam's flat in Newport, South Wales, and proceeded to attack him multiple times with a glass Kopparberg cider bottle.⁣⁣⁣Islam suffered severe brain injuries and died 6 days later at Royal Gwent Hospital as a result.⁣⁣⁣⁣Peters received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years in April 2021.⁣⁣Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersWould you please send any British murder case suggestions to:britishmurderspodcast@gmail.comIntro music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded using:AudacityZoomEdited in:AudacityDaVinci Resolve 17Mastered in:AuphonicReferences:Davies, I. G. (2021a, April 13). Three men guilty of Newport drug dealer's savage killing. South Wales Argus. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19229900.three-men-guilty-newport-drug-dealers-savage-killing/Davies, I. G. (2021b, April 21). Killers jailed over Newport drug dealer's savage slaying. South Wales Argus. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19246998.killers-jailed-newport-drug-dealers-savage-slaying/Dewey, P. (2021a, March 30). Rapper accused of murdering man with Kopparberg bottle says “fourth man” was responsible. WalesOnline. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/kopparberg-bottle-murder-sax-coke-20285406Dewey, P. (2021b, April 21). Murderer who killed man with Kopparberg bottle brags about criminal past in rap videos. WalesOnline. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/euan-peters-murder-rap-cardiff-20410504Dewey, P., & Hughes, M. (2021, April 13). Murder victim beaten over the head with cider bottle and left bloodstained in cupboard to die. WalesOnline. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/murder-victim-beaten-over-head-20377672Feehan, K. (2021, April 22). Rapper, 42, who battered man to death with a cider bottle over £10,000 drugs debt before hiding his body in a cupboard is jailed for 33 years. Mail Online. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9499789/Rapper-battered-man-death-bottle-drug-debt-jailed-33-years.htmlHughes, M. (2020, October 9). 11 weird and wonderful facts about Newport that sound totally made up. WalesOnline. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/weird-wonderful-facts-newport-wales-19076822Lewis, A. (2021, April 21). Killers who robbed man beaten to death with cider bottle are jailed. WalesOnline. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/shafiul-islam-newport-murder-sentences-20431932Shafiul Islam death: Men jailed over robbery killing. (2021, April 21). BBC News. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56830900Shafiul Islam: Three guilty of killing man in violent robbery. (2021, April 14). BBC News. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56744772.ampWilliams, N. (2021, March 31). Man accused of murder says he “honestly can't remember” why he made 21 phone calls to brother after Koppaberg bottle attack. WalesOnline. Retrieved November 22, 2021, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/chilly-shafiul-islam-murder-newport-20297339

We speak to Will Hayward, Welsh Affairs Editor at WalesOnline and author of Lockdown Wales: How COVID-19 Tested Wales and an upcoming book exploring the debates, rationales and real-world implications of independence for Wales. You can find Will on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/WillHayCardiff And read him at WalesOnline here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/authors/will-hayward/ His first book, published by Seren is available here: https://www.serenbooks.com/productdisplay/lockdown-wales You can find all the latest blogs, pods and videos from Hiraeth by following us here: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog And if you're enjoying the pod, please do leave us a review in your podcast player of choice.

Scotland and Wales have had a number of recent royal visits - and it is not all down to other travel options being limited by the pandemic. But how are the royal family seen across the Welsh and Scottish borders? In the week Prince William, Kate and George cheered England's football team on in the Euro 2020 semi-final, Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Welsh and Scottish based colleagues to reflect on the royals' relationship with their nations. The Daily Record's Bev Lyons provides the Scottish perspective, while WalesOnline's Cathy Owen represents the Principality.They discuss the importance of royal visits, whether titles really matter and the enduring memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.

This week's special guest is WalesOnline journalist Matthew aka 'Taffy' Southcombe.We delve deep into the life of a journalist, including how he deals with criticism and trolls on social media, and we also have a chat about a challenge Matthew took part in, in 2018, which involved eating and training like a professional rugby player for six weeks. You can watch his video diary from the challenge here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1JNHgN9TZAnd follow him on Twitter here - twitter.com/mattsouth7Enjoy the episode!Rhys

Could there be more Welsh news on St David's Day? We've got Andy McGeady and Sean Holley welcome Paul Eddison and Simon Thomas of the WalesOnline to discuss the Guinness Six Nations, Cardiff's name change and a packed weekend of action from the Guinness PRO14 and much, much further away in Super Rugby land. Name changer: Cardiff Blues will be no more from August, with Cardiff Rugby the new name for the Welsh region going forward. Sean and Simon talk us through what is a major move by the team Slam surprise? Wales are now triple crown winners and needs wins against Italy and France to capture a Grand Slam in the Six Nations that nobody would have thought possible back in November. But…how did the officiating impact Saturday's win over England and what about World Rugby referee chief Joel Jutge's admission of the errors? Will France be ready to face Wales in Round 5? Les Bleus have been downed by Covid, but they must prove their bubble won't burst again. Paul Eddison explains what's happened so far Ireland cruise in Italy, but will this young Azzurri team be better in the long-term despite their results so far? Leinster's BP win over Glasgow (we'll touch on the Adam Hastings' red card) means they could make it impossible for Ulster to beat them to top spot in Conference A if they win this weekend Zebre are up to the heady position of 4th but Benetton are denied a first win of the season after a resilient Connacht strike late Edinburgh and Scarlets play out a cracker, but Sean can't fathom how Richard Cockerill's team didn't win! Staying in Conference B, Munster can seal their place in the Guinness PRO14 final with a win over Connacht this weekend Oh, and Ospreys have a new CEO. Over to you Sean! Super Rugby is in full swing in Australia and New Zealand Loch Lomond Coach of the Month contenders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby Scribbler joins Grav along with Ryan to discuss Zander Fagerson, Eddie Jones's arousal issues, the problems behind Benetton, visual jokes on audio mediums and WalesOnline influenced clothes options. Find Rob's Benetton article here; https://rugbyscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/rugbys-problem-with-indigeneity-runs-deeper-than-exeter/

Ecco il demente di oggi: sniffa cocaina sulla tomba di Pablo Escobar! Un turista gallese ha compiuto il gesto, facendosi riprendere in video, per omaggiare il narcos colombiano. La bravata, nei mesi scorsi, è di un turista gallese di 35 anni, finito ora nei guai. Già, perché le autorità colombiane lo hanno rintracciato ed espulso dal Paese. Inoltre, l'uomo racconta al WalesOnline di aver ricevuto numerose minacce di morte dopo aver diffuso via social il video delle sue gesta e di come la sua vita si sia complicata non poco da quel giorno. Steven Semmens, originario di Swansea, era in Colombia da cinque mesi, dopo aver conosciuto e fatto un figlio con una donna colombiana incontrata a Ibiza: proprio per questo motivo era nel Paese sudamericano, per stare vicino alla compagna durante la gravidanza. Ma adesso le autorità colombiane lo hanno denunciato ed espulso dal paese, vietandogli anche di presentarsi nuovamente sul territorio nazionale per i prossimi cinque anni. #DDTdementedelgiorno #notiziecuriose #dementedelgiorno #notiziestrane #sniffare #droga

Ecco il demente di oggi: sniffa cocaina sulla tomba di Pablo Escobar! Un turista gallese ha compiuto il gesto, facendosi riprendere in video, per omaggiare il narcos colombiano. La bravata, nei mesi scorsi, è di un turista gallese di 35 anni, finito ora nei guai. Già, perché le autorità colombiane lo hanno rintracciato ed espulso dal Paese. Inoltre, l'uomo racconta al WalesOnline di aver ricevuto numerose minacce di morte dopo aver diffuso via social il video delle sue gesta e di come la sua vita si sia complicata non poco da quel giorno. Steven Semmens, originario di Swansea, era in Colombia da cinque mesi, dopo aver conosciuto e fatto un figlio con una donna colombiana incontrata a Ibiza: proprio per questo motivo era nel Paese sudamericano, per stare vicino alla compagna durante la gravidanza. Ma adesso le autorità colombiane lo hanno denunciato ed espulso dal paese, vietandogli anche di presentarsi nuovamente sul territorio nazionale per i prossimi cinque anni. #DDTdementedelgiorno #notiziecuriose #dementedelgiorno #notiziestrane #sniffare #droga

WalesOnline's finest, Mr Matthew Southcombe joins us to talk about some of the most pressing issues of the past week:- Does chocolate belong in the fridge or the cupboard? We react to the fans' votes in the deeply controversial social media polls- The Welsh derbies- How many bottles of Moretti did Courty actually drink between December 23rd and New Year?- Is Stephen Ferris really baying for Matthew Southcombe's blood..?Also, find out who we crowned the inaugural 'See You Next Tuesday of the Week' in our new weekly feature.Follow us on our social channels for more crazy bants:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysThe Thirsty Elephant An independent coffee shop in the heart of Pontyclun.

Merry Christmas! WalesOnline's Ben James and Three Red Kings' Tom Savage both return to the pod to analyse Sky Sports' 2011 Christmas advert, a Christmas message from Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, and Championship team Nottingham Rugby's attempt at 2011 Christmas number one. We stumble upon topics such as James Haskell's tiny penis, McCaw's friendship with Fidel Castro and Tom's anecdote about Munster's sin bin.A huge thanks to Ben (@benjames1796 on Twitter) and Tom (@MajorTomSavage or @threeredkings) for joining us for this slice of festive chaos.Theme music by Tom Rosenthal, with generic Christmas bells added to the background by Will Owen.On behalf of the Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective podcast, we would like to wish all of our listeners a very happy Christmas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WalesOnline writer and Welsh Rugby Podcast host Ben James joins us to talk about Wales' second game of the tournament, in which they scrape past Samoa. We discuss all sorts of things, including our favourite jokes, ironing boards, the film Knock Knock starring Keanu Reeves, and some of the lesser known touring members of the Manic Street Preachers.Thanks to Ben (@benjames1796 on Twitter) for his company. The Welsh Rugby Podcast is available on all major podcasting platforms. A huge thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How cool is Ash Dykes? He's only 29, and WalesOnline named him the 7th coolest person in his home country. That's because he's the first person known to have walked across Mongolia and Madagascar, as well as the full length of the Yangtze river. He and Spanny go behind the scenes of his extreme adventures and discuss his careful preparation and rigorous training … his near-death experiences … his important contributions to eradicating malaria … and more.   For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list: https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliespaniard Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/charliespaniard   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show: iTunes - https://apple.co/2kxob7j Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpy2px7edqbwiwpil2ab2jq4me Stitcher - https://bit.ly/2qUBRPb OR search "Spaniard Show" on any podcast app

In September of 1977, Kirk Anderson a 21 year old American Mormon missionary is reported missing in Ewell, a town just south and west of London. Three days later, Kirk turns up again. Reports emerged that he had been kidnapped by a woman who was obsessed with him, and forced to have sex with her. But Joyce McKinney was a petite pretty blonde woman, and the British press and public were incredulous at the idea that anyone would have objected to her company for a few days and nights. So, was Joyce McKinney a woman who was just trying to get her man back, or was she a deranged stalker who had kidnapped and raped a man? ********** Thanks to our sponsors for today’s episode: Sign up today with Better Help to start professional online counselling. Get 10% off your first month when you visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mens Start your Ritual today and get 10% off your first three months of vitamins at https://ritual.com/mens ********** (https://www.betterhelp.com/mens) Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mensreapod/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/MensReaPod) ! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MensReaPod) ! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! ********** Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********** Sources: Anthony Delano, Joyce McKinney and the case of the Manacled Mormon (London: Revel Barker, 2009) purchase here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joyce-McKinney-Case-Manacled-Mormon-ebook/dp/B00COQMB4G/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joyce+mckinney&qid=1582670735&sr=8-3)   Phil Helsel, “Woman, 68, charged in Los Angeles area hit-and-run death of Holocaust survivor”  from NBCnews.com (http://nbcnews.com/) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-68-charged-los-angeles-area-hit-run-death-holocaust-n1026531 (4 July 2019)  “Psychiatric evaluation ordered for woman suspected in Valley Village hit-and-run death of Holocaust survivor” from DailyNews.com (http://dailynews.com/) https://www.dailynews.com/2019/07/05/psychiatric-evaluation-ordered-for-woman-suspected-in-valley-village-hit-and-run-death-of-holocaust-survivor/ (5 July 2019)    David Batty, “Joyce McKinney: from Mormon manacling to dog cloning” in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/news/blog/2008/aug/08/joycemckinneyfrommormonman (8 August 2008)    “A Mormon, a beauty queen and manacles...” from WalesOnline.co.uk (http://walesonline.co.uk/) https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/mormon-beauty-queen-manacles-2205353 (29 January 2008)    “Cloned-dog owner is '70s fugitive” in The Denver Post https://www.denverpost.com/2008/08/09/cloned-dog-owner-is-70s-fugitive/ (9 August 2008)    Andrew Anthony, “Joyce McKinney and the battle of the tabloids” in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/oct/16/mckinney-mormon-missionary-sex-tabloid (16 October 2011)    Roy Greenslade, “Judge finds for filmmaker in 'manacled Mormon' case” in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2013/oct/17/joyce-mckinney-california (17 October 2013)    Eriq Gardner, “Errol Morris heads to trial against irate plaintiff at center of 2011 documentary 'Tabloid'” in The Hollywood Reporter https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/errol-morris-heads-trial-irate-854823 (15 January 2016)    Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manacled_Mormon_case

WalesOnline rugby wrtiers Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas sift through the wreckage of Wales' 23-27 defeat to France on Saturday.All the big talking points are discussed from the Paul Willemse slap down to the pivotal scrum right at the end of the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Andy Howell discuss the Wales team to face France this Saturday.They talk through the big selection decisions, including whether or not it is safe for Dan Biggar to play after suffering three concussions in two months. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

#MsInterPReted welcomes another guest from “across the pond” in the U.K., Shayoni Lynn, FCIPR, CM-PRCA, of Lynn PR, based in Wales – an industry expert in data-management and insight-driven communications, strategic stakeholder engagement, measurement and evaluation. Born in India, Shay holds Associate Lecturer status at Cardiff University and shares membership with Kelly and Mary Beth in the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA-UK) – in which Shay is spearheading ethics initiatives in 2020 for PRCA’s PR Council. Shay’s expertise spans numerous behavioral-science topics, including the emerging area of “nudge” communications. Shay is also a regular speaker at industry events in Europe. Last year, Shay was recognized in the WalesOnline “35 under 35” list of top young business and professional women in Wales. Early in 2020, Shay’s firm, Lynn PR, was named “One to Watch in 2020” by PRWeek UK.

Andy and Adam reflect on the opening salvos in the Guinness Six Nations and what's in store for R11 of the Guinness PRO14 this weekend. Mark Palmer of the Sunday Times tells us about Finn Russell's mood after their recent one to one interview about his Scotland absence, Simon Thomas of WalesOnline has reasons to be optimistic about Wales - and Dragons - while Rassie Erasmus has arrived on Twitter with some very intriguing behind the scenes chats he had with his Springboks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WalesOnline rugby experts Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas assess where Wales are at following the 42-0 win over Italy.They also give a verdict on the latest injury news in camp and look at how Wayne Pivac could solve the problem at the scrum. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ecco il demente di oggi: sniffa cocaina sulla tomba di Pablo Escobar!Un turista gallese ha compiuto il gesto, facendosi riprendere in video, per omaggiare il narcos colombiano.La bravata, nei mesi scorsi, è di un turista gallese di 35 anni, finito ora nei guai.Già, perché le autorità colombiane lo hanno rintracciato ed espulso dal Paese. Inoltre, l'uomo racconta al WalesOnline di aver ricevuto numerose minacce di morte dopo aver diffuso via social il video delle sue gesta e di come la sua vita si sia complicata non poco da quel giorno.Steven Semmens, originario di Swansea, era in Colombia da cinque mesi, dopo aver conosciuto e fatto un figlio con una donna colombiana incontrata a Ibiza: proprio per questo motivo era nel Paese sudamericano, per stare vicino alla compagna durante la gravidanza. Ma adesso le autorità colombiane lo hanno denunciato ed espulso dal paese, vietandogli anche di presentarsi nuovamente sul territorio nazionale per i prossimi cinque anni.#DDTdementedelgiorno #notiziecuriose #dementedelgiorno #notiziestrane #sniffare #droga

Ecco il demente di oggi: sniffa cocaina sulla tomba di Pablo Escobar!Un turista gallese ha compiuto il gesto, facendosi riprendere in video, per omaggiare il narcos colombiano.La bravata, nei mesi scorsi, è di un turista gallese di 35 anni, finito ora nei guai.Già, perché le autorità colombiane lo hanno rintracciato ed espulso dal Paese. Inoltre, l'uomo racconta al WalesOnline di aver ricevuto numerose minacce di morte dopo aver diffuso via social il video delle sue gesta e di come la sua vita si sia complicata non poco da quel giorno.Steven Semmens, originario di Swansea, era in Colombia da cinque mesi, dopo aver conosciuto e fatto un figlio con una donna colombiana incontrata a Ibiza: proprio per questo motivo era nel Paese sudamericano, per stare vicino alla compagna durante la gravidanza. Ma adesso le autorità colombiane lo hanno denunciato ed espulso dal paese, vietandogli anche di presentarsi nuovamente sul territorio nazionale per i prossimi cinque anni.#DDTdementedelgiorno #notiziecuriose #dementedelgiorno #notiziestrane #sniffare #droga

Ecco il demente di oggi: sniffa cocaina sulla tomba di Pablo Escobar! Un turista gallese ha compiuto il gesto, facendosi riprendere in video, per omaggiare il narcos colombiano. La bravata, nei mesi scorsi, è di un turista gallese di 35 anni, finito ora nei guai. Già, perché le autorità colombiane lo hanno rintracciato ed espulso dal Paese. Inoltre, l'uomo racconta al WalesOnline di aver ricevuto numerose minacce di morte dopo aver diffuso via social il video delle sue gesta e di come la sua vita si sia complicata non poco da quel giorno. Steven Semmens, originario di Swansea, era in Colombia da cinque mesi, dopo aver conosciuto e fatto un figlio con una donna colombiana incontrata a Ibiza: proprio per questo motivo era nel Paese sudamericano, per stare vicino alla compagna durante la gravidanza. Ma adesso le autorità colombiane lo hanno denunciato ed espulso dal paese, vietandogli anche di presentarsi nuovamente sul territorio nazionale per i prossimi cinque anni. #DDTdementedelgiorno #notiziecuriose #dementedelgiorno #notiziestrane #sniffare #droga

WalesOnline reporters Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas bring you the latest episode from the official launch of the 2020 Six Nations.They discuss all the big news from the day as we hear from Wayne Pivac, Alun Wyn Jones, Eddie Jones, Owen Farrell, Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss Gavin Henson's criticism of Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl's Wales call-ups.Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill gives his take on it all and we discuss whether or not Warren Gatland's radical blueprint for Welsh rugby could ever come to fruition. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline rugby writer Matt Southcombe returns from Japan to host the show alongside Andy Howell.The pair were up at Wales HQ today to talk to new Wales boss Wayne Pivac and his new coaching staff.You can here from Pivac, Jonathan Humphries and Stephen Jones on this week's podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

What Quarter-Final weekend with so many talking points ahead of Wales v South African and England v New Zealand. Andy & Adam are joined by Simon Thomas of WalesOnline and Brenden Nel from South Africa to digest and look forward... plus Andy is forced to confront his pain at Ireland's demolition at the hands of the All Blacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Quarter-Final weekend with so many talking points ahead of Wales v South African and England v New Zealand. Andy & Adam are joined by Simon Thomas of WalesOnline and Brenden Nel from South Africa to digest and look forward... plus Andy is forced to confront his pain at Ireland's demolition at the hands of the All Blacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WalesOnline's man in Japan Matt Southcombe is joined by columnist and Welsh Rugby legend Mike Phillips on this episode of the podcast.Westgate Sports Agency reporter Alex Bywater, whose work can be found in various national newspapers, is also on the pod to discuss what life is really like on tour in Japan.Matt and Alex discuss how Wales have gone so far in the tournament, the reasons to be cheerful and a reason to be wary.They also talk through how they've found the last few weeks in Japan as we gear up for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.There's also a bit of insight into what the players and management are like away from the press conferences. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Matthew Southcombe is joined by WalesOnline columnist and former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips in a bonus podcast to look back over the win over Georgia, who impressed and what Wales need to do to beat Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Host Ben James is joined by WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders and former Ospreys coach and TV pundit Sean Holley to analyse where Wales are after the four summer warm-up matches. There's plenty of in-depth analysis on Wales' attack, defence and set-piece from Sean, plus Mark runs through his predictions for the tournament in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sydney Morning Herald sports writer Tom Decent joins the podcast to discuss Australia's Rugby World Cup squad and give his views on Wales.Host Matt Southcombe is also joined by WalesOnline rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, who discuss an intriguing team selection ahead of the game against Ireland next Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James discuss what they witnessed at Twickenham as a full strength Wales side lost to England 33-19.It was an uncharacteristic performance from Warren Gatland's men as they lost their unbeaten run and missed out on the chance to officially become World No.1.The boys were also joined by Mark Orders, who also gave his opinion before answering your questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new sound! Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the revamped podcast's exciting plans for the World Cup and the trip out to Japan, while WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders is on hand to discuss Wales' selection issues for their opening warm-up game against England.Get your questions in for Friday's episode through our Twitter @WalesRugby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Pretty quiet Podcast this week as not much has happened in the serene world of Welsh rugby. Managed to fill time with chat about the Ospreys merging with the Scarlets, then the Ospreys and Scarlets not merging, then the Ospreys making statements, then the Scarlets and PRB making statements, then the fact that someone is lying, asking who David Lovett is and where we go from here. There's also the state of play from Cardiff Blues, and how WalesOnline, and this will shock you, use their headlines as clickbait, but actually things are looking good at the Arms Park. Oh, and there was on-field action as Cardiff Blues beat Southern Kings, Cardiff RFC beat Llanelli and there's the small matters of Wales travelling to Scotland to keep Grand Slam hopes alive. But a quiet Podcast all in all...

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe, Andy Howell and Ben James discuss Wales' 21-13 victory over England. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

With just days until Wales v England, WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James sat down to look ahead to the mouthwatering clash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ben James sits down with WalesOnline rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations opener. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our new rugby show gets an outside perspective on Irish rugby and the game in general.  Joe Schmidt is leaving and we're all very sad. Before he goes though, we have a Six Nations and a World Cup to look forward to. This week, we have a look at how the Six Nations are looking through the prism of the November Internationals.  We take a close look at Wales with Ben James of Walesonline, following their phenomenal autumn, winning four from four, meaning it's 9 wins in a row for Warren Gatland's team.  We also present to you our final team Of The November Internationals.  If you enjoy the show, please rate and leave a comment. Get in touch with us on Facebook, Instragram, and Twitter @ballsdotie. 

Ever wonder how to reverse engineer the customer acquisition process to drive real value? After meeting Ben Roberts at Engage Prague, we connected immediately. Ben is just on a social media roll and I'm honored to be part of his growth trajectory.  It's clear that today, there's a strong call for transparency and reinventing the process of bringing new business. People have been buying from people for years.  Today's audiences expect more from a brand, from a service provider, from a company. Ben is fortunate to lead marketing for a company that 'gets it.' They've reverse engineered the entire process of consumer acquisition and it's inspiring. What's it like to work with a business that has lost only one customer in 2.5 years?  After hearing from Lucy live from WebSummit about the transformation of tech leaders in their approach to brand transparency, this podcast with Ben Roberts couldn't be more logical.   A Bit About the Guest Ben M Roberts is the founder and host of ‘The Marketing Buzzword Podcast’, Head of Marketing at Talkative, a SaaS Technology Start-Up and an international conference speaker.   In 2018, he was named WalesOnline’s no.1 business professional male under 35. He also writes for notable online business and marketing publications such as business.com, allbusiness.com, and socialmediatoday.com.   Ben is a huge believer in your destiny being in your own hands, and that you reap what you sow. He has worked (and continues) to build a consistent personal brand, which has helped open doors, that previously seemed closed to him. You are your greatest asset, and Ben wants to help people take control of their personal brands. Ben is just a true entrepreneur. He's been growing, hustling, and it's inspiring to watch his success.  GREAT QUOTES FROM THE SHOW Build the relationship online first, then in person, then develop it and cultivate back online Using social selling approach in the real world. Bring value first and sell second Businesses should gain an in-depth understanding, attends events not for prospects necessarily but to gaining a real finger on the pulse of the trends   MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW On the episode, Ben and I cover: Social Selling in the Real World What are the biggest challenges with working clients that are a bit hesitant to this approach? Efficient use of resources with earlier research   Listen closely because there's a lot of great insights and ideas.   SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Marketing Buzzword      Do you enjoy this podcast? If so, could you please leave a review here. I read them, sometimes on the show, and will reach out if you leave your Twitter handle!

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss the unions' u-turn on a donation to Doddie Weir's foundation, Wales' open training session and give their one wish for the autumn. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ben James and Matthew Southcombe take a look at the big talking points in Welsh rugby - including Cardiff Blues' kit clash against Glasgow Warriors, the latest Wales injury news and WalesOnline's interview with former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Ben James to discuss Wales' autumn squad. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Joe Ralls' red card in Cardiff City's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur dominates the agenda on this week's podcast, as does Callum Paterson's stint up front at Wembley. Plus we look ahead to after the international break and where the Bluebirds' first win is coming from.Former Cardiff striker Nathan Blake is joined by regular host Dominic Booth and WalesOnline head of sport Paul Abbandonato.Head to @CardiffCityLive on Twitter or 'Cardiff City Online' on Facebook to ask Blakey a question. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Burnley defeat and the upcoming clash against Tottenham Hotspur are on the agenda in the Cardiff City podcast in which former Cardiff striker Nathan Blake, joined by regular host Dominic Booth and WalesOnline head of sport Paul Abbandonato chew over the main issues. Head to @CardiffCityLive on Twitter to ask Blakey a question, listen on Spotify, Acast or subscribe via iTunes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Former Cardiff City striker Nathan Blake and the usual podcast panel discuss the upcoming Chelsea match among other topics: including Cardiff's forward balance, the teams who may finish below the Bluebirds and when Aron Gunnarsson should return.Regular host Dominic Booth and WalesOnline head of sport Paul Abbandonato join Blakey as usual.Head to @CardiffCityLive on Twitter to ask a question and subscribe on iTunes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Cardiff City's difficult start to the 2018/19 season was exacerbated by a Carabao Cup defeat to Norwich City, hot on the heels of a frustrating draw with Huddersfield Town at the weekend — leaving Neil Warnock with questions.Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake is joined by regular host Dominic Booth and WalesOnline head of sport Paul Abbandonato to (try to) answer those questions.Ask the panel a question @CardiffCityLive and subscribe/rate us via iTunes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's Ben James sat down with all four head coaches - John Mulvihill, Bernard Jackman, Allen Clarke and Wayne Pivac - for a special podcast ahead of the new season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A special episode of the podcast as Nathan Blake interviews Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock to discuss all things Bluebirds... From how he nearly joined Derby instead of Cardiff, signing Sol Bamba and Junior Hoilett and inspiring Kenneth Zohore.The full interview is also available on WalesOnline and in the South Wales Echo newspaper.To join the conversation, tweet us @CardiffCityLive For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Spurs defeat, transfers and supporters' frustrations are discussed in the latest episode of Standing On The North Bank, the Swans podcast from WalesOnline, as Laurence Mora joins Chris Wathan and Andrew Gwilym For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Special guest Lee Byrne joins the WalesOnline rugby experts to discuss his new book 'The Byrne Identity' - talking about the end of his Wales career, how he turned down a recall to the national side and much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In this special episode, WalesOnline’s chief reporter, Martin Shipton, discusses his new book about former Secretary of State and Speaker, George Thomas - “Political Chameleon”. We also managed to record a quick chat with the author of the book’s foreword, Gwynoro Jones which we’ve abbreviated into a foreword for this podcast. You can find out more about the book here: Political Chameleon - In Search of George Thomas And catch up with our contributors on Twitter Martin Shipton: https://twitter.com/ShiptonMartin Richard Wyn Jones: https://twitter.com/RWynJones Gwynoro Jones: https://twitter.com/Gwynoro Welsh Academic Press: https://twitter.com/WelshAcadPress and you can find us here: https://twitter.com/golau_podcast If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe in your podcast player of choice

Nathan Blake and the WalesOnline panel mull over pain at Preston, Warnock's warning and then survey Sheffield Wednesday For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Nathan Blake and the WalesOnline panel discuss the Deadline Day hype and why the jury is still out on some of Neil Warnock's new signings For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe was at the Guinness PRO14 launch in Dublin earlier this week.He caught up with representatives of every region and league CEO Martin Anayi. Here's what was said. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's Andy Howell and Delme Parfitt look back at Wales' summer tour as the young squad pulled off two victories. We also discuss the Dragons takeover news and look ahead to the Lions' first Test. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's rugby experts Andy Howell and Mark Orders assess the Lions' defeat ti the Blues and what it means going forward. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Matt Southcombe is joined by The Mirror's Alex Spink, WalesOnline's Simon Thomas, the Irish Mirror's Michael Scully and the Daily Record's Gordon Parks at the Lions squad announcement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The WalesOnline rugby experts were joined by the world's best referee Nigel Owens ahead of the Welshman's 150th Guinness Pro12 appearance this week.We have a wide-ranging interview with the referee before looking ahead to Saturday's matches. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

WalesOnline's rugby writers discus Wales' win over Argentina. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy