For Wales, See Wales
For Wales, See Wales is a podcast about Welsh politics and current issues, aiming to help listeners better understand Wales. Each week, Guardian columnist Will Hayward and comedians Mel Owen and Robin Morgan examine the often bizarre and funny side of Welsh politics. The show combines journalistic insight with satirical commentary. It seeks to fill the gap left by wider UK media, which pays little attention to Cymru. It is a Hayman Media production.
Episodes
What Andy Burnham’s conference speech means for Wales
With conference season underway, Will regales Mel and Robin of the goings on at UK Labour Conference. The trio dissect what the Prime Minister’s first conference speech means for Wales, and whether Ken Skates has a plan to turn the Welsh Labour Party around.The For Wales See Wales team review Welsh Reform leader Helen Jenner’s new shadow cabinet, with Joe Martin seemingly being appointed to a very
Nigel Farage Polling Slump
Recorded on the day that Nigel Farage arrived in Cardiff to announce Helen Jenner as the party’s new leader in Wales, the For Wales See Wales trio discuss his dramatic polling slump in popularity.Will, Mel and Robin dissect the ‘press conference’ called by James Evans to rule himself out of the leadership. The team also return to Sarah Cooper-Lessad’s defection from Reform to Plaid Cymru and what
Do people in Wales want independence from the UK?
In a week where Plaid Cymru, Sinn Fein and the SNP met to declare that "Westminster's time is coming to an end" the gang look at the new agreement and the latest polling on Welsh independence. They also explore the idea of identity in Wales. Are you Welsh? British? British and Welsh? None of the above? Let us know in the comments.Remember this podcast was recorded BEFORE the resigna
Reform leader in Wales resigns - Emergency Pod!
The emergency pod lever has been pulled as not one, but two big Reform stories hit Wales on the same day.Leader of Reform in Wales, Dan Thomas, resigns from his leadership post after he is arrested and released on bail. On the same day Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, a former Reform MS defects to Plaid Cymru…what does all this mean for Nigel Farage’s party in Wales, Welsh democracy and the people living with
Reform in Wales are angry about flags…again
The summer is in the rear view mirror and the For Wales, See Wales gang are here to chow down on some serious politics chat. The team dive into the revelations from the undercover investigation into Reform as well as how they are using a two year old picture of some flags to provide a distraction.Will takes Mel and Robin through Plaid Cymru’s first three months leading the Welsh Government and ask
Why parents are protesting in Wales...
This week the For Wales See Wales trio are back in the studio! Robin shares his experience of speaking at an event outside the Senedd regarding paternity leave, or rather…the lack of!And Will makes an exciting announcement regarding a project he is part of to encourage more regional-focussed reporting in Wales.About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up
Inside Wales' biggest independent music festival
This week there is no Robin, however his seat is not empty. Sitting in is none other than Fiona Stewart! The director of Green Man Festival discusses why this annual event is a key week in the UK’s music calendar, and the opportunities it brings to further showcase Wales as the land of song.Will and Mel quiz Fiona on Green Man’s initiative for developing new artists, the impact the project has on
Wales engulfed in wildfires and are data centres actually a good thing?
Robin, Mel and Will talk about fires, data centres and second homes.As fire rage around Wales we ask why some politicians have divorced themselves from reality? The gang then looks at the masses of new data centres and breakdown the insane amount of electricity they are going to need. One planned centre will require more electricity than all of the solar power generated in Wales per year!Finally t
Reform in Wales are falling out with each other…
The gang are all back in the same room and the world is right again. This week Robin, Mel and Will are talking about hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on a Welsh bridge (which is often closed). They then discuss Dr Squeegee stepping away from his role in Reform as well as the fact that many in the Reform group seem to be falling out with each other.About FWSW100 years ago if you had picke
Wales leads the way again
In this episode, Robin and Mel are let loose without Will to keep an eye on them! The pair discuss the flooding in Gwaelod Y Garth and what this could mean for trust in Rhun Ap Iorwerth. Mel launches into a horrifying impression of a Welsh Darth Vader as it is announced that Star Wars Cymraeg will be landing on Christmas Day. The FWSW duo ask what impact this could have on brand Wales on a world s
Future Generations Commissioner on the pod
This week the For Wales See Wales team are joined by the Future Generations Commissioner, Derek Walker. Derek breaks down the Well-being of Future Generations Act whilst the trio discuss how impactful the changes will be for Wales.Will, Mel and Robin test Derek on whether he sides with his principles or his sweet tooth…turns out balance is best.About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Ency
100th episode big question blow out! Is there a space for a new party in Wales?
Oh good lord we have had 100 episodes of this podcast! How the hell has that happened? To celebrate our centenary Mel, Will and Robin take listeners' questions across on a whole heap of topics from the best podcast guests to is there a space for a new party in politics.Thanks to everyone who has come along for the ride over the last two years. We couldn’t do this without you. Looking forward
What does Burnham mean for Wales?
This week the trio dive into the bizarre reality where Nigel Farage could lose to a bin. Could it happen? And most importantly, what would happen in Wales.They also explore what an Andy Burnham premiership would look like and why he is already off to a rocky start when it comes to devolution.The most important revelation is whether Frankee and Eamon had the better tune (if you know, you know).Abou
How do we fix the NHS in Wales?
This week, the For Wales See Wales team are joined by Dr Matt Morgan, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Honorary Professor for the Public Understanding of Medicine at Cardiff University.Matt discusses what life within the Welsh NHS is really like. Will, Mel and Robin quiz him on whether change can effectively be applied, and what the new government in The Senedd should be prioritising.As t
Stop pretending the weather is “normal”!
Will is feeling too hot and “struggles” (apparently). This week the trio look at the recent heat wave in Wales and how certain politicians are acting like nothing is happening. They also ask the question why Reform are opposed to climate action as well as how much of their party's funding comes from fossil fuels…They also look more at what Prime Minister Burnham is going to mean for Wales.Abo
Emergency Starmer resignation pod with Mark Drakeford
Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as Prime Minister and Andy Burnham seems odds on to replace him. Robin, Mel and Will get together with special guest former First Minister Mark Drakeford to chew the fat on what has just happened and what it means for Wales.Mark Drakeford breaks down what he would expect from a Burnham UK Government as well as why he thinks things went wrong for Starm
Who is voting Reform?
In this week’s episode the For Wales See Wales trio get their teeth into even more data. Will, Mel and Robin compare which demographics voted for Reform in the Senedd Elections compared to the last General Election.In light of the Makerfield by-election, the trio ask ‘who should be a politician?’, and ponder the all-important question: Does driving a van make you a misogynist?About FWSW100 years a
How will Welsh Labour rebuild?
In this week’s episode of For Wales See Wales, Will, Mel and Robin dive into some juicy data on which demographic of voters turned their backs on Welsh Labour during the 2026 Senedd Elections. Spoiler alert: almost all of them!The trio then discuss Will’s interview with Welsh Labour’s interim leader, Ken Skates, and question whether his plan for rebuilding the party will save them by the time the
Why would you talk like that about your country?
This week the gang are joined by Dr Louis Bromfield of Swansea University to look at whether anyone could have predicted what happened in the Welsh election and to discuss their polling project: Horse Race PoliticsThey then turn their attention to a Reform member of the Senedd, who said that people in Wales weren’t good at running things efficiently!About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the
Welsh Senedd Election Review Live Show!
The trio are out in the wild with nearly 400 (yes 400) listeners at the Cardiff Glee Club to unpack everything from the recent Welsh election.They ask the big questions. What would have happened if Reform had won? Is this the best result for Plaid? Will Rock and Slaughter really come together to fight crime? Mel, Robin and Will then put their credibility on the line to open their pre-election pred
What should Wales be demanding from Westminster?
In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales trio discuss Rhun ap Iorweth’s first discussion as First Minister with the Prime Minister. Will, Mel and Robin discuss what a nationalist government can demand from Westminster, and whether prioritising independence should be raised straight off the bat.With Mark Drakeford’s admission that he thinks the Prime Minister should step down, the team ponde
Plaid Cymru are in charge of Wales with Reform as the opposition - what happens now?
As the dust settles on a historic night in Welsh politics Robin, Mel and Will break down what happens next.They look at how Plaid plans to govern. Ask whether Reform will be a good opposition and predict what direction Labour are heading. In a world first Robin also finds a talking turtle...About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would ha
Welsh Senedd Election Reaction Show!
The day is here. The votes are counted. Eluned is gone. The Rhunicorn has entered the stable. Mel, Will and Robin look back at the day that Welsh politics changed. Why did Labour lose? What happened to the Greens? Did the Tories have a good night? Will Reform show up?Robin is recording this from a cruise ship in Greece (working not clubbing) so the audio is a little patchy. But we didn’t want you
Senedd election preview
With mere hours to go until the Senedd’s most important election yet, the For Wales See Wales trio tackle the contentious issue of tactical voting. Will, Mel and Robin look at which areas are most likely to be strongholds for the bigger parties, whilst also throwing down some predictions of their own.The next episode will be dropping on Friday evening after the majority of the results have been an
Could Wales be independent?
This week the gang does a deep dive into Welsh independence. With so much of day to day politics being nasty and personal they decided to have a friendly conversation about an issue that is being talked about a lot in this election campaign. Could Wales go it alone? How would a referendum work? What would political parties look like in an indy Wales?The trio took audience questions to explore a fa
Would you rather vote for Reform or w***k with a razor?
In this episode, the For Wales See Wales trio take a whistle stop tour of the week’s Welsh political stories. They cover retorts to Reform canvassers, why Eluned Morgan was the only Welsh leader not on Question Time, ex Plaid and Tory members restanding despite suspensions, candidates not living in their prospective constituencies, what on Earth is actually going on with Restore, and the lack of c
What is Plaid Cymru’s plan for Wales?
This week the gang tackled the big questions around Welsh politics (as well as wondering if a snake could eat a hippo?). Will has been at the Plaid Cymru manifesto launch and there is a lot to discuss. Plaid are the party most likely to form the next Welsh Government which means it’s important to digest (like a snake eating a hippo) what their plans are. With just three weeks to go until the peopl
Why do Reform candidates keep quitting?
The pod is back in the studio following their time in the Senedd!This week the trio looked at some of Reform’s new candidates for Wales and it is a rich tapestry. Nazi salutes, racist posts and toys been thrown out of prams left, right and centre (though mainly right).They also take a deep dive into the new polling for Wales to see what the “average” supporter for each party is like. There is also
Pod from the Senedd (Part Two)
This is part two of a special episode recorded inside the Welsh Parliament on the last day of this Senedd term. We chatted to politicians from across the political spectrum; some of whom were leaving to begin campaigning and others who were having an emotional last day of term. Because so many Senedd Members joined us we have split this episode into two parts - check out part one if you've n
Pod from the Senedd (Part one)
This week the pod was recorded from inside the Welsh Parliament on the last day of this Senedd term. Just hours before we started recording some bombshell polling dropped that showed Plaid in the lead with Reform snapping at their heels. We chatted to politicians from across the political spectrum to hear all about their plans, history of typhoid and what it is like when their colleagues defect. B
Don't say Welsh is a "foreign language"!
Wow there is a lot of talk about this episode. Robin, Mel and Will start by looking at whether Your Party will be standing in the Senedd election.They then settle to discuss THAT VIDEO where Nigel Farage mocks the Welsh language for £100. Is it a big deal? We break it down. Finally we tackle the big question raised inside the Sendd - what is a gender neutral tree?Next week we will be bringing you
Leaky Labour
In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales trio discuss whether Welsh Labour have meticulously planned how they will budget for key, big ticket developments, or whether they’ll just see how it goes. (Spoiler alert: the plan is a bit lacking).Will, Robin and Mel then discuss Keir Starmer’s leaked note which suggests Number 10 don’t exactly respect devolution as much as they could.Also!! Anothe
Launch the Manifestos!
A busy week; you wait for one manifesto launch and then three come along at once.Deserted by Mel, the plucky boys dig into Labour's manifesto offerings. Will then wonders aloud why he was denied entry to the Reform campaign launch. Turns out, he could have just read it all in the Welsh Conservative Manifesto anyway!Also!! Another LIVE show is coming. Come along and see us at the Glee Club in
International Women's Day
In this special International Women’s Day episode, Mel sits down with campaigners and advocates Hanan Issa and Athika Ahmed to discuss the experience of being a woman in a public role in Wales, the realities of online abuse, and what Tommy Robinson may be looking for on Tinder.About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four w
Plaid Cymru’s plan for government, LIVE in Aberystwyth
This week the pod is on the road with a live show at the wonderful Arad Goch, Aberystwyth. We discuss the Plaid Cymru conference, the Rhunicorn’s speech and why it is going to be SUPER hard for whoever wins the Welsh election. The great thing about doing the pod live is we get to say things we can’t in a normal show. The bad thing is we can’t put it all in the edit! This pod is a (very) shortened
What word would you use to describe Reform?
This week the gang gets lost in a world of word clouds. With the Senedd election only nine weeks away the look at pooling which suggests how voters in Wales actually feel about some of the political parties.(Spoiler alert) the biggest word for Reform was “racist” which begs the question of why people think this and whether it actually hurts Nigel Farage’s party's ability to win?And finally th
Will Wales be anti-racist by 2030?
In this week's episode, the For Wales See Wales team look at the Welsh Government’s plan to make Wales an anti-racist nation by 2030 and ask whether we’re on track.The trio look at how Reform's new leader in Wales, Dan Thomas, has a suprisingly progressive past, before asking whether Bangor University really should be defunded for refusing to host a Reform representative.Also... a small
Can Wales thrive economically?
In this week’s episode, the team delve a little deeper into who the new leader of Reform in Wales, Dan Thomas, actually is and where he lives (definitely in Wales, as confirmed since we recorded this).The trio also question whether newly defected Reform MS James Evans can really change his mind on Nigel Farage quite so quickly. Will also deep dives on why the current economic system will not allow
Emergency Episode: Reform Bombshells
A third episode from the For Wales See Wales team this week, as James Evans joins Reform and Dan Thomas is announced as their new leader. Will, Mel and Robin question the motivation behind James Evans’ sudden change of feelings about Reform, and ask: who actually is Dan Thomas?Also... The For Wales, See Wales podcast is back on the road with a live show planned for Aberystwyth on St David’s Day. G
Why can’t Reform and the Welsh Conservatives answer a simple question?
Following on from the Eluned Morgan interview the For Wales, See Wales gang discuss what the First Minister said. Is there really a digital revolution coming or did it in fact arrive two decades ago?After dissecting their trip to the Senedd Will, Mel and Robin settle into talk about the plans of Reform and the Welsh Tories to scrap the 20mph limit. Turns out, there isn’t really a plan, just an ang
The First Minister Eluned Morgan on the Pod!
This week Robin, Mel and Will welcome the First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan. Coming from the fifth floor of Ty Hywel at the Senedd the trio speak to Welsh Labour’s leader over many Haribos. They discuss everything from her first experiences in politics to how she is trying to get Keir Starmer to give Wales what it so desperately needs. Mel reveals the first time she spoke to the FM while an ex
Do Plaid Cymru have a plan?
In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales team discuss what Andy Burnham attempting to nab a Westminster seat could mean for Labour’s image across the UK. Will, Mel and Robin discuss how helpful Keir Starmer’s presence in Wales would actually be to Eluned Morgan in the run up to the Senedd Elections.Will divulges details of his interview with Rhun Ap Iorweth. The FWSW trio ask, do Plaid Cymr
Sackings, Polls and Attempted Defections
What a week in Welsh politics. Tory MS James Evans is booted out of the Conservatives for apparently trying to join Reform and then... err... doesn't join Reform.In this week's pod the gang discusses the polling from last week that shows Plaid and the Greens in the lead.Then, in classic For Wales, See Wales style the second we stop recording there is a big announcement with Mr Evans gett
What’s Labour’s plan in Wales?
The pod is back in the brand spanking new HayMan Media studios. This week the gang dive into Welsh Labour’s leaked Senedd election plan and ask the question - “really?!”. They also watch Mike Hedges remain cool, calm and collected in the Welsh Parliament while Andrew RT Davies hides behind a pillar…They finish with Mel furious that a political party has taken the good Mel Owen image and used it fo
Why Wales can never fix its own problems
This episode was a lot of fun. The trio are back in 2026 and are answering some audience questions.How do journalists decide who to vote for? Would any of them ever get into politics? Does the rest of Wales feel about Cardiff how people in Cardiff feel about London? All of these are the delicious starter to the big meaty main course - how can Wales fix its own economic questions. The short answer
What will happen in Welsh politics in 2026?
Next year will be the biggest in Welsh politics since 1999. The Senedd election in May will shape the future of Cymru and the wider UK. The only option for our humble podcast is to gather round and make our best predictions for what is to come. Robin, Mel and Will come together after eating their own weight in delicious Christmas treats to discuss what they think will happen over the next year. Pr
It’s Christmas!
After a jam-packed year for the Senedd and politics in Wales, Robin, Will and Mel celebrate Christmas in true For Wales See Wales style. The gang get festive with a bit of gift sharing, some Nathan Gill inspired cocktails and a Welsh politics quiz!About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England
Labour are in trouble
This week the gang look at a Labour MS being on their phone during a committee and him totally styling it out. We also have Eluned Morgan doing an impression of a Welsh icon which makes Mel have the ick. The trio then listen to the Rhunicorn and First Minister literally trading horses…About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have see
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod!
This week the pod hosts Scotland’s First Minister. Speaking from a mobile studio at the British Irish Council Summit, John Swinney makes the wonderful confession that his wife is a big fan of For Wales, See Wales. Sadly there was no Robin this week so Will and Mel sat down to chew the fat with the Scottish leader including asking “why does Scotland get a better deal than Cymru?”Will asks Mr Swinne
“This is dog s**t”
We have a guest! The pod is joined by Professor Matthew Wall from Swansea University for a fascinating chat about Welsh politics and where we are going. We look at the new electoral system, Reform’s election strategy and why Welsh politics needs more posters. All over a lovely cold Guinness. Plus we find out that Will is a “See You Next Tuesday” and explore some rather interesting characters insi
Reform’s Nathan Gill Off To Prison!
The gang return to discuss fallen comrade and former Reform leader in Wales Nathan Gill’s prison sentence as well as the Welsh Government’s targets on new homes (unrelated). Mel channels her inner Oprah Winfrey while Robin and Will analyse who would do better in prison.About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘
The people in Wales we don’t seem to care about
This week Mel talks us through her dramatic fall and how she nearly paid the ultimate price to save a cereal bar. The trio look at who in Wales is most likely to be living in poverty as well why the UK Government needs to ditch the two child benefit cap. They also explore Will’s interview with Zack Polanski and look at why no party can claim to “speak for Wales”.About FWSW100 years ago if you had
Anthony Slaughter on the pod
On this week’s episode, the gang are joined by leader of the Wales Green Party, Anthony Slaughter.Robin, Will and Mel quiz Anthony on his hopes for the Greens going into May’s Senedd elections, as well as what he thinks sets his Party apart from Plaid Cymru. As well as the Party’s rapidly growing membership, Anthony highlights Zack Polanski’s popularity as indicators that the Greens are set to bec
How we can make Wales better
This week Mel is missing which means Robin and Will undertake a “bro-pod”. After quickly learning that Melanie is the glue that holds them together the pair break down some interesting claims made by a Reform Councillor.They then discuss a major project that could transform Wales that no one seems to want to talk about. After chatting about Robin’s simply fantastic legs they look at how the arts a
Reform’s Caerphilly office is graffitied
This week the trio digest more of the Caerphilly by-election result including some vandalism on the Reform office. They look at the challenge Reform faces being seen as an English party despite having such a large Welsh core and a Welsh speaking candidate. Robin, Mel and Will also discuss the fact that senior members of the Conservative Party don’t know who their leader in Wales is.About FWSW100 y
Shock Caerphilly By-Election Result
Ring the alarm - an emergency pod has dropped!Will, Robin and Mel react to the shock Caerphilly by-election result which saw Plaid Cymru take the Senedd seat from Labour for the first time in Senedd history.The trio discuss how Plaid Cymru dealt Welsh Labour such a historic defeat, and why Reform’s best efforts just weren’t enough.Fresh from the overnight count, a very tired Will Hayward demonstra
Which parties care about the Senedd?
A cheeky bonus episode ahead of the Caerphilly by-election reaction on Friday!Robin, Mel and Will dive into some audience questions including why the Greens haven’t cut through in Wales (yet) and whether the main UK parties really care about the Senedd.We also discover Will’s doppelganger and Mel gives a sneak peak into the depressing world of dating apps. For Wales, See Wales will be releasing a
Stop talking about Wales’ Nation of Sanctuary!
This week there is A LOT of politics.The gang breakdown the Tories forgetting their own morals when it comes to the Nation of Sanctuary, Labour forgetting that they actually run Caerphilly Council, Reform buying cameras from the 1920s and Plaid Cymru hold their conference. The look at who is most likely to win the Caerphilly byelection and Robin suggest that winning the seat might not be in Plaid’
Why we can't pretend they don't exist
The gang are back to with a “satellite episode” (don’t ask) to answer some listener questions, including how to converse with people across the divide, the lack of female voices in politics, and, of course, whether Mel likes Mamma Mia or not.We also hear about Eluned Morgan’s take on Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and a possible tease for a Christmas special episode? How festive.About FWSW100 years
Keir Starmer can’t say Eluned Morgan’s name
This week Will is recovering after the Labour conference in Liverpool. The gang discuss Eluned Morgan dancing (again), whether it’s fair to call Plaid Cymru "poison" and why the boys that can moon walk get all the ladies. They also discuss the joys of an “event appropriate” twmpath and dig into the question of why Keir Starmer LOVES flags so much.About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked
Who's the most popular political leader in Wales?
The pod is back (a day later than usual) and the team is talking polls. New polling for Wales has put Labour down on 14% whereas Reform and Plaid Cymru are up on 30%. This will massively change Welsh politics if true and the trio look at what this would mean in the Senedd after May.The gang also explores the bold claim from Mel that “horses aren’t posh in the countryside”...They also look at the r
Reform suggest abolishing the Welsh Parliament - The Wrexham Live Show
The gang head to North Wales to do a live show from the wonderful Ty Pawb. Just a day after Reform suggested abolishing Welsh democracy Robin, Mel and Will break down what this means for Wales.Mel and Robin both do a quiz plus we have some fantastic audience questions. The For Wales, See Wales team are then joined by special guest Plaid Cymru MS Llyr Gruffydd who reveals his musical background and
Welsh Labour MUST win this
Robin, Mel and Will are back in the studio and are looking at the massive by-election coming up in Caerphilly. Reform and Plaid both believe they can take it from Labour and are throwing everything at the seat. Will breaks down why it will be a disaster for Labour if they lose because it will mean they will need to work with other parties inside the Senedd just to get their budget through. The thr
Most people in Wales clearly don’t want Farage
Tickets are still available for the live show in Wrexham on September 6 which you can buy here: https://www.typawb.wales/event/for-wales-see-wales-podcast-live-show-ty-pawb/This was a lot of fun. The gang start by talking buses and the Welsh Gov’s plans to make it super cheap for young people to catch the bus. Mel reveals her bus-based child trauma.They then break down some fascinating insights in
Keir Starmer needs to actually stand up to the far-right
The trio are back in the studio after the summer and Mel has been having a whale of a time campaigning for justice for the Shetland Duck. Will is apparently going to the new James Bond while Robin has fallen down the stairs.The pod looks at the total lack of resistance to Nigel Farage stoking up hatred and takes a good look through the Overton Window. Will and Mel then chat to Robin “speed freak”
Leanne Wood on the Pod
In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales team are joined by former Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood.On the podcast, Leanne discusses her former career as a probation officer and how her time working with some of the most challenged members of society boosted her enthusiasm to stand for the Senedd. She also shares with the FWSW trio how she really feels about the rise of Reform in her home pa
No one else is going to help Wales
This week's pod gets into the big question, 'where the hell are Robin's sports goggles?'.The trio also dive into the one part of Wales which is bucking the trend and getting younger as well as discussing why rents are growing faster in Wales than anywhere in England.We then have some fascinating audience questions where they talk about how Wales is forgotten, and whether we sho
How will the next Welsh election be different?
This week the gang realise that Google street view has captured the moment of the podcast’s (immaculate) conception.They dive into what the new electoral system will mean for how parties campaign across Wales and whether some would-be Senedd Members will even put the name of their party on their leaflets.The pod then goes global with a question from a Canadian listener who wants to know how politi
Reform gets their first Senedd member
The second half of the pod's trip to the Royal Welsh sees some cracking guests.First off the trio discuss Laura Anne Jones’ big money transfer to Reform from the because she has stopped recognising the Tories. They are then joined by the Senedd’s Llywydd, Elin Jones, who explains what it is like to the Speaker of the Welsh Parliament. She also reveals a little of Mel’s nerdy past. Next up we
Life among the farmers, the pod goes on the road
The gang leave their Newport base to visit the Royal Welsh Show and my gosh are there a lot of sheep!The trio park up inside a Lion Container at the UK’s (if not the world's) greatest agricultural show to talk all things farming. The new Sustainable Farming Scheme (we will explain what that means) has been announced and the pod sits down with the best goatee in Welsh politics Huw Irranca-Davi
Why is Wales treated like this?
Robin is back from sailing the “Severn” seas and he has some big points to make about Greenwich mean time. The three ask the question of what Reform doing well will mean for Wales? Will then enters a rage spiral at the Welsh Government response to the last podcast.Mel then drops some “uncomfortable truths” while the trio explore how Wales is perceived within the wider UK. Tickets are still availab
"It's Disgusting"
This week the Pod gets silly as they look at a Welsh Conservative Senedd Member who dabbles with a (totally natural looking) social media video and gets very upset inside the Welsh Parliament. Robin, Will and Mel then delve into what Jeremy Corbyn’s potential new party means for people in Wales. The three then get serious as they deep dive into how religious organisations are taking public money i
“They are in serious trouble” The Welsh Labour conference
The three are reunited at last! Mel, Robin and Will dive into the Welsh Labour conference to discuss Keir Starmer’s dine and dash, Eluned Morgan hitting the decks and why Wales’ largest party are so disorganised. Elsewhere Robin and Mel do a dramatic reading of the online pile-on Will received after suggesting that the UK be more democratic. Spoiler - Alfred the Great was not impressed. Plus, full
Westminster tells Wales to “be grateful”
With Robin away, who knows where, this week Mel and Will carry the baton together to look at ANOTHER shafting of Wales courtesy of our pals in London. Will breaks down how housing in Wales is holding us all back and while deliberate decisions by UK Labour are increasing homelessness in Cymru.Mel then reaches new levels of outrage as a UK Treasury minister tell Wales to “be grateful” for being shor
The system consistently fails Wales
This week Robin and Will grieve for Mel who is swifty realising “if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime”. With the pod’s representative farmer due to be back next week, the pair take a look at Mark Drakeford getting angry and Andrew RT Davies totally not saying a word in an odd way. They then look at how Rachel Reeves has given Wales mutton and told them it’s lamb plus asking why Welsh Labou
What is Reform’s plan for Wales?
This week Robin and Mel threaten to kill a listener while we discover that Mel is, in fact, marriage material. The gang dive into Nigel Farage’s trip to Wales and look at how his party are going all out to target Cymru. This brings us to the big question - who actually wants to go down a mine?Elsewhere Chancellor Rachel Reeves reboots to give Wales some cash, but is it enough?About FWSW100 years a
Do UK Labour care about Wales?
This week Will enters a rage spiral, Mel reveals her musical gifts and Robin explains how he never planned to be a comedian. Wales has been shafted on rail again while the Treasury ignores Mark Drakeford’s pleas for Cymru to be treated the same as England. The gang discuss how the arts could be used to transform Wales and Mel drops the truth bomb that Will is clearly a trumpet boy. For Wales, See
Hilariously chaotic Tory conference
In this week’s episode, Will spills the tea on everything that went down at the Welsh Conservatives party conference in Llangollen. From Kemi Badenoch’s MSP gaff, to serious typos, Darren Millar's olive branch and Jacob Rees-Mogg’s commitment to his wife’s necessities, there is a lot for Robin, Mel and Will to unpack!About FWSW100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica an
“I would challenge Keir Starmer in a dance off” - Rhun ap Iorwerth on the pod
Can you hear the sound of hooves? The Rhunicorn trots into the studio to talk Welsh independence, films and what a Plaid Cymru Government would actually do.This week the gang host Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth who is the frontrunner to be the next Wales First Minister.He comes bearing gifts as well as explaining where he would want to put the Welsh capital…In a fascinating and wide ranging i
Who will win the most seats in the Welsh election?
The gang come together on Will’s birthday to mock him mercilessly. They explore who is on course to win the most seats in the Senedd election and answer the fairly important question of how the voting actually works?Also on the agenda is Eluned Morgan’s Gavin and Stacey reference as well as planning a live event from Ninja Warrior. Get Mark Drakeford on monkey bars!Big thanks to our returning spon
