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Ambition is Critical

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2 dinosaurs talking about Swansea City AFC and whatever other nonsense comes into their minds

comedy football

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Episode 268: Elon’s AI Terminators

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/11/06

The lads are back and have been on a very drunk night to watch an Oasis tribute band, the Swans aren’t on the best run and some fans are calling for Sheehan to go, Ryan likes the new Champions League set up and Vietnam have closed 86 million bank accounts. Paddy’s over excited about the Harry Potter audiobooks, Elon Musk has talked about a potential Terminator scenario with AI, Tucker Carlson is doing his best to find the real story about 9/11, Ryan’s dressed up as Chucky from Child’s Play fo...

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Episode 267: Cassius Walker-Hunt

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/10/30

The lads are joined by Cassius Walker-Hunt who owns Portablo Coffi and talk about Lions Mane mushrooms, his inspirational boxing coach Nigel Davies, being invited to spar with Anthony Joshua before his second fight with Usyk and the weekends Parker/Wardley fight. Cassius talks about his starting the Port Talbot steelworks, being there the last day as the final blast furnace was turned off, taking the leap into running his own coffee shop, being on the S4C version of The Apprentice and Ryan ha...

83:30

Episode 266: Darren Morgan

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/10/23

The boys are joined by former professional boxer Darren “The Beast” Morgan and talk about his 11 stone weight loss after having a gastric band, winning the Welsh title and becoming 4 Nations champion as an amateur and signing as a pro with Frank Warren. Darren talks about being involved in 2 of the Prizefighter events, being on the undercard of the Hatton/Tszyu fight, Derek Chisora saying he landed the hardest punch that ever hit him, wild times working the doors and how he managed to deal wi...

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Episode 265: Jordan Langley

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2025/10/16

The boys are joined by Jordan Langley fresh off his stint on Dating Naked UK and he talks about becoming a main cast member on season 2 after travelling to Columbia as a reserve on season 1, the process of getting onto the show, dropping in some killer chat up lines and meeting his girlfriend Nina. Jordan talks about playing football in the Welsh league, injuring his ACL while playing in America, travelling the world and moving to Australia to work in the mines. The boys discuss Benidorm boun...

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Episode 264: Shannon Matthews the Musical

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/10/02

The boys are back winging it after a late change of plans and talk about the Padel takeover of Swansea, the Matchroom documentary and Paddy is going to be living large in Dubai next week. The lads talk about Shannon Matthews the Musical, Tucker Carlson’s 9/11 investigation, Digital ID’s, Israel buying the media in America and Greg Scarpa being an absolute maniac plus much more….. @ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

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Episode 263: A Broken Leg, A Heart Attack and a...

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/09/18

The boys are back for Season 9 of AiC and talk about their experiences at the Oasis reunion gigs in Cardiff, Ryan’s been on the back of a chicken chaser going head on into traffic in Tunisia and Paddy’s offended an Astronaut. The boys talk about water parks being the greatest thing on Earth, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Cwmbwrla floods, Chat GPT, the sad death of Ricky Hatton and the exciting prospect of Swansea City’s season plus much much more…. @ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram...

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Episode 262: Mad Ferret

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/07/03

After a mad old season 8 of AiC the boys roll into the final episode and talk about the big return of Oasis this weekend, the Glastonbury festival red button coverage, James Lilley’s return to winning ways at BKFC in Birmingham and Rod Stewart buying Elton John a fridge. The lads talk about the sad passing of their friend and Swansea City legend Dudley Lewis, Paddy has been to see Rob Beckett and has got a fly infestation in his house and both boys had a great night watching Chris Coleman at ...

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Episode 261: Ollie Treviso

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/06/26

The boys are joined by Swansea’s wildest adventurer Ollie Treviso and talk about him sailing the Atlantic, having the initial idea to be the 1st person to walk the length of the Andes, how much of the trip was prepared and how much did and his epic playlist on his Instagram videos. Ollie talks about walking through Patagonia, being in some incredibly dodgy situations, learning Spanish on the hop, being kept company by Sandy the Dog and falling down a gorge. Ollie talks about crossing borders,...

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Episode 260: George Phillips

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/06/12

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

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Episode 259: John Cornforth

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/06/07

The boys are joined by Swansea City legend John Cornforth and he talks about being the 1st player to ever get sued for a tackle that led to an injury, playing for Sunderland as a teenager, the “Super John” song and getting told he was moving to the Swans while on holiday in Ibiza. John talks about the atmosphere at the WBA playoff off game, his dislike for modern football, Frank Burrows meltdowns, borrowing the Directors lounge at the Vetch and winning the Autoglass trophy at Wembley. John ta...

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Episode 258: Tysson Ley

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/06/05

The boys are joined by Private military contractor Tysson Ley and talk about drinking spiced rum in Iraq’s Green zone, the pitfalls of being called Tysson, joining the Welsh Guards as a teenager, operations in Northern Ireland and getting battered by the RUC. Tysson talks about going for SAS selection, having to learn to walk again after a bad accident, sailing Antonio Banderas yacht, working on the doors in Magaluf and the legend of Mucca. Tysson talks about going into the Private military s...

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Episode 257: Kajagoogoo, Timmy Mallet, Wonklyn

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/05/22

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

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Episode 256: Lee John

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/05/08

The boys are joined by Llanelli AFC Manager and Welsh football veteran Lee John and talk about his journey through grassroots football to the Welsh league, the FAW pushing for full time football in Wales, receiving media trading while doing his A License and the magic of Stebonheath Park. Lee talks about the financing at the Welsh league standard, the amazing benefits of “Wyscout” in preparation for games, making his decision to retire from football to start coaching, stepping into commentary...

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Episode 255: Down Down Down Down

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/04/30

The lads are back at AiC HQ and Paddy has had a fork up his arse and Ryan has nearly had the sack from work but they talk Cardiffs relegation from the Championship, Lee Trundle trolling Cardiff fans on social media and Alan Sheehans appointment as manager. The boys talk Wrexhams continued rise through the leagues, was this the worst Premier league season of all time and DAZN/Saudi Arabia absolute shenanigans over the World Club Cup and Ryan’s somehow managed to score an own goal past his son....

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Episode 254: Jordan McGuire

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/04/16

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

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Episode 253: Beer, Gear, Atmosphere

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/04/10

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

127:44

Episode 252: Active and Saxon

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/02/27

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

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Episode 251: David Brayley

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/02/20

The boys are joined by Author and Sports Writer David Brayley and talk about David taking the big step out of full time employment to purse a career as an author, being best mates with Tony Cottey, the rise and fall of Toshack’s Swans, Glenn Hoddle’s genius and Rothman year books. David talks about the process of getting his 1st book written and published, how he came to write Ashley Williams autobiography, spending a year teaching literacy through sports, winning “Children’s Sports Book of t...

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Episode 250: Paul Reid

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/02/13

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

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Episode 249: OJ Simpson is Hell of a Boy Now

Ambition is Critical ·

2025/02/05

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

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