The boys are back with Lee West, 5 years since the last time they all sat down together. Lee talks about leaving the Royal Marines, losing his hearing, buying a bar and the challenges of Covid. Westy discusses being in the “Golden Generation” of warfare, private security companies, the French foreign legion and having to apprehend a drunk trying to…

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

The lads are joined by Swansea’s Jesus Christ Superstar Steve Balsamo and discuss his love for combat sports, Swansea’s flourishing music scene, living in London surrounded by celebrities and having a phone call from Elton John. Steve talks about playing with Celine Dion at the Ajax football stadium, artificial intelligence taking over the music in…

The lads are joined by the young man behind clothing brand Cambrensis Ioan Bowen-Pickett and chat about Ioan’s nightmare drive to Swansea from Barry, his changing University situation, the origins of the brand name and meeting Gary Aspden. The boys discuss Turkish copies, modern shopping habits, the South Wales clothing boom, London Fashion week, C…

The boys are back on their own and talk about Ryan’s comeback to competitive football after a 14 year hiatus, the art of defending and the Man City kit man. Paddy has been on a long weekend in Malta to watch Liam Gallagher and friends. Chubb rub, The Blossoms and Frank Gallagher all get a mention. The lads discuss Liam Gallagher’s We,blew performan…

The lads are joined by Dylan and Fin from Subterrania and talk about meeting at open mic nights, starting out as a cover band and how those nights still now cover the costs or creating their own music, putting on their own gigs and playing at the iconic Dublin Castle in Camden. The boys talk about recording at Rockfield studios, playing the Swansea…

The lads are joined by old friend and one of the worlds top Bare Knuckle Boxers James Lilley and discuss where they were on 9/11, how awful cat poo is, cold water therapy at Recovhub and New Orleans. James talks bout walking through the wrong part of Miami, the Hard Rock Hotel, being involved with the BKFC tryouts and his 5 round war headlining in …

The boys are joined by Swansea’s Love Island star Paige Thorne and discuss being neighbours in Port Tennant, Paige becoming a Paramedic and a relationship break up leading to her doing Love Island. Paige talks about the process to get on the show, the intensity of the day to day, having to embrace what the show is about and having her parents come …

The boys are back for Season 8 after a slight delay because Paddy burnt his trotters in Ibiza, Donna held hands with Wayne Lineker and they both had a night away at the Bare Knuckle boxing in Cardiff. Ryan’s been away in Turkey and nearly brought home a 6ft 5 German, upset Turk with his crazy artwork requests and finally had some justification with…

The boys are joined by Aaron, Dylan and Fred of The Stray Pursuit and discuss the origins of the band, how the Bunkhouse is hugely important to the local music scene, selling live tickets and crowds singing their songs back to them being mental. The lads discuss having a plan for the future of the band, the importance of using social media, how the…

The boys are back fresh from seeing Liam Gallagher in Cardiff and talk about not crossing a certain level of drunk at a gig, the Euros are about to start, Paddy’s done Poppers with Jason Orange and Ryan’s gone Gyros crazy in Chippy lane. The lads discuss the quality of Wayne Rooney, the Channel 4 dispatches documentary “Killzone Gaza”, Jeffery Sach…

The boys are back and getting boozed on a Friday and talk the Willows Place Smellycopter, former girlfriends, smoking and bar room brawls. The lads talk FA Cup final day, the Manchester United “99” documentary, Baby Reindeer, Drones that can bomb you through facial recognition, the Chinese Government causing the drug crisis in America, the Moon lan…

The boys are joined again by Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo and talk about Brian Flynn, Leighton James, the current state of play at Port Talbot Town football club and the upcoming In It Together Festival. The boys talk about the continued growth of San Portablo, skate cultures effect on fashion, Nike Air Max, the AiC x San Portablo colab, Wale…

The lads are joined by former Newport County defender Jay Foulston fresh off winning the National League South with Yeovil Town. The boys talk about Jay signing for Swans academy at a very young age and the heartache of being released at 11 years old, getting a 2nd chance at a pro career at Newport and becoming the 3rd youngest player in their hist…

The boys are joined by local businessman and racing horse owner Salvo Gianni and discuss his parents moving to Wales from Italy, the effect that Maradona had at Napoli, the importance of manners and respect, dealing with family death and Salvo being crowned “Britain’s Best Boss”. Salvo talks about his near death experience and spending 3 months in …

The lads are back and realise they still love football, only to realise they don’t 2 minutes later. The boys discuss Baby Reindeer, Robert F Kennedy Jr, UFO’s and Chemtrails. Ryan’s somehow lucked himself into the opening night of Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, Paddy has been bitten by a German Shephard, Google Maps is great, UFC 300 was even better and the …

The boys are joined by Keep On Raving’s Nicky Cursio and Jamie Morgan and talk about how they both got into DJ’ing and their completely different paths into it, the origins of how Keep On Raving came about, not allowing phones on dance floors and Paddy has been binned by Tillie as she takes her fella to Boiler Room instead of him. The boys talk abo…

The boys are joined by Welsh MMA Prospect of the Year 2023 Ieaun Mackenzie and talk about his big fight this week in Dublin formCage Warriors, his journey as an amateur, fighting the number 1 ranked Russian in only his 2nd amateur fight at the IMMAF’s, starting his martial arts career in Judo and visiting Graceland when fighting in Memphis. The lad…

The lads are joined by The Fiends and discuss how the boys go through the creative process of writing songs, putting the band together during lockdown, eating chocolate cake from a kebab house and taking a dump in The Snuts toilet. The boys discuss the costs of creating an album, the disappointing Glastonbury line up, snoring on tour buses, playing…

The lads are back and discuss the potential world ending consequences of A.I, Kate Middleton potentially going missing, Neil Young being back on Spotify, arms dealing and John Cena being naked. The boys talk about The Ultimate Human, cold water plunging, Naked Martin making it to the biggest stage of all, Vince McMahon being a sex pest, the Miners …

The boys are joined by 2 of the The Warehouse gyms most familiar faces Keri and Dylan and discuss not getting bogged down with diets, working abroad, their journey into working in the gym and the carnage caused by parties at the old Warehouse. The lads talk about Glitterbog, Ibiza comedowns, Jay Harris record breaking title win, the original White …

The boys are joined by Trampolene front man Jack Jones after the busiest year of his life and discuss ULEZ charges, urinating into a crisp packet, Spotify streams and Trampolene headlining the Leftfield stage in Glastonbury. Jack talks about the bands debut gig, sending poems to Noel Gallagher, the success of Rules of Love and War, Ryan and Paddy’s…

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

The lads are joined by the main man at Au Vodka Charlie Morgan and discuss the origins of the brand, the creation of the iconic gold bottle, spending a years marketing budget on one idea and the now notorious incident with Eden Hazard. Charlie talks about the rise of Au during Covid, the importance for him to keep the Au base in Swansea, having kno…

The boys are joined by old friend Luke Thomas and he talks about getting chinned by former UFC fighter John Phillips, being on Take Me Out, working down the mines, becoming a Prison Officer and Paddy discusses his dodgy loans. Luke talks about his time working as a Doorman, the boys discuss leaving Escape in the light, the Au Vodka/Eden Hazard team…

The boys are back for the New Year and talk about feeling the cold, falling asleep watching films, Steve Cullens DVD collection, Paddy giving somebody the Last Rites and scooping his mothers ashes into a biscuit tin. The boys talk about “Spotlight on the Troubles”, the Swans have got a new manager, Ryan’s been on the chocolate mushrooms at the CVC …

The lads are back and talk about Carnivore diet, Air Fryers, not sharing Nachos in the Cinema, Michael Duff being sacked and one sighted medical thinking. Paddy has some sad news about his Dad and the boys discuss not being invincible forever, Cwm Albion have hit the big time, Man vs Fat is changing lives, their favourite Christmas films, Ronnie O’…

The lads are joined by Swansea City Under 21 Coach Anthony Wright in an AiC that is over 6 years in the making. Anthony talks about the U21 schedule, the player well-being app, fast tracking players through age groups and Paddy has never forgiven Anthony for ousting him out the Bishop Vaughan football team. Anthony talks about being scouted by Live…

The boys are joined by Twin Town director Kevin Allen and discuss the origins of Ambition is Critical, Kevin growing up as the child of a Submarine Engineer, moving to London at 17 and working in theatre with Danny Boyle. Kevin talks about travelling with England football hooligans at Italia 90, hiding in the jungle while loving in Singapore, pig f…

The lads are joined by Welsh MMA pioneer Brett Johns and talk about their mutual love of jackets (again), Brett meeting Nick Love, catching a cold because of queuing for Adidas trainers, visiting Italy and Lorenzo Osti choosing his new jacket colour for him. Brett talks about how he nearly retired this past year, starting roles in MMA refereeing an…

The boys are joined by former WBO Cruiserweight Champion of the World Enzo Maccarinelli and talk about Enzo meeting 3 out of the legendary 4 Kings, purposely causing aggro on Twitter, his Dad Mario’s history and the time Mario slapped Mike Doyle. Enzo talks about how Paddy used to bully him in school, seeing Russell Crowe ringside at his fight, hav…

The lads are back for Season 7 of AiC. During their little break Ryan’s survived Storm Betty and the very next day Storm Lewi at Noel Gallagher’s big gig in Caldicot Castle, Paddy has travelled to Merthyr with the boys to see CVC and both AiC members have had the night of their lives at the Pastel gig at The Bunkhouse. Ryan drops in some Swans goss…

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

The lads are joined by one of the hottest prospects in UK MMA Ioan Harris and talk about crazy food portions in America, how Ioan recovers from a weight cut, his love for Ice Cream, being on the British Judo team as a Junior and winning the European title at the IMMAF’s. Ioan talks about his YouTube Vlogs, making sacrifices, the experience of fight…

The boys are back and alcohol free as Ryan has had to give up the booze, Paddy has bought mouthwash to stop stinking of garlic and the lads talk extortionate alcohol free beer prices, Ryan has been to see Madness, had a Steak with Rob Beckett and stepped into the Buffer Zone at UFC London. The lads talk stolen mopeds, the huge upcoming fight weeken…

The boys are joined by Professional Boxer Josh Kaighin and talk about how injuries have effected his early career, the protocols for wrapping hands and the ups and downs mentally on fight week. Josh talks about starting at the bottom at the Warehouse, running amateur and White Collar shows side by side, running the Ibiza Marathon with not enough pr…

The lads are joined by Swansea City’s Head of Media Sophie Davies and discuss her rise through the club, travelling with Swansea City Ladies, how being authentic is important, hosting the Welsh Cup draw, being hands on with creating documentaries and sharing in an Uber with Michael Laudrup. Sophie discusses meeting her football idols, the Swans new…

The lads are back and talk about Paddy’s wild Glastonbury Festival weekend, flash Motorhomes, Gummi Bears and Alex Turner being up his own arse. Paddy’s been on the Nitrous Oxide and nearly got kicked out of Glasto for having a danger wee while Ryan has developed a man crush on Fred Again. Ryan’s finally watched Many Saints of Newark and is about t…

The boys are joined by Glastonbury Veterans, Jack Carter and Nicky Harris and discuss the Glasto ticket buying process, food stalls, needing the toilet, having an itinerary and the lost years due to Meow. The lads talk Survivor Series, the changing styles of music at the festival, rainy Glasto, drinks of choice for the weekend, red button action on…

The lads are joined by former Head of Coaching at Swansea City Jonny Grey and talk about how it’s been a long time coming for Jonny’s appearance on AiC, signing a special contract with the Swans as a youngster, Jan Molby being a top drinker and a top player and Oli McBurnie being a top lad. Jonny talks about his basic ethos to help develop players,…

The boys are sneaking one in and discuss the mental week following the Nathan Dyer episode of AiC. The boys talk Benidorm Segway Sex Shows, Ryan asks “Do we really need women”, Tilley is best mates with her Driving instructor and the In It Together Festival. The lads discuss the potential of a Cyber Pandemic, flares going off at local league cup fi…

The boys are joined by Swansea City legend Nathan Dyer and discuss growing up in Trowbridge, the need to protect young players, being mates with Gareth Bale, training on Christmas Day and getting tapped up by Roberto Martinez. Nathan talks about the lost art of wing play, his partnership with Angel Rangel, the huge range of emotions felt playing an…

The lads are joined by former WBF Champion of the World Cornelius Carr and discuss YouTube Boxing, the success of the Ingle Gym, Pig Farming and Corney turning pro with Frank Warren. Cornelius talks about the culture shock of moving to London, travelling to America to spar with Roy Jones Jr, the strangeness of Chris Eubank and his back and forth fi…

The lads are back on the eve of the big 200 and they discuss man hugging, freezing in beer gardens, bum bags and Swansea Market. Paddy doesn’t know what a Macaroon is, Ryan kicked the arse out of the Heavenly Brunch, Craig Charles has come back from the dead and Tillie has booked her 1st girls holiday. The boys talk about the Trampolene homecoming …

The boys are joined by Swansea’s globe trotting dance duo Trutopia as they talk about selling out Heaven on the night previous, their introduction to dance music through Escape and moving to London and causing havoc with their Night Mayor house parties. The boys talk about setting up their own record label, residencies in Ibiza and how being sound …

The boys are joined by former BKB World Champion Daniel Lerwell has he returns for his hat trick appearance on AiC just days before his return to the ring. It’s been nearly 4 years since Dan was last on and he talks about how he coped during Covid lockdown, his experience travelling to UFC Fight Island with John Phillips and his love of fishing. Da…

The lads are fresh off their 1st (and potentially last) foray into the world of modelling but still have time to talk about going bald, manscaping your private parts and getting teeth done in Turkey. Paddy managed to get himself tickets to the amazing “Sorter” and Ryan is finally allowed a TV in his kitchen. The lads talk good manners, films they’v…

The boys are back after a couple of busy weeks. Port Tennant has a new One Stop shop and Paddy is concerned that he’s already banned, Ryan has been to Old Trafford and the lads discuss the Munich Memorial. It’s been 10 years since the Swans EFL Cup win and the lads talk about the documentary released about it, Tillie has turned 18 and Paddy has had…

The lads are joined for the 2nd time by Roan Crocker, fresh off his silver medal performance at the IMMAF World Championships. Roan discusses how he’s grown personally, as well as physically since he was last on AiC 3 years ago, how Covid effected the growth of his career and how his change in University course has opened to new avenues for him. Ro…

The boys welcome back Richard Mylan and talk about the huge response the 1st podcast got, Richard talks about how he wants to challenge people’s response to addiction, the boys talk about social media algorithms and sneaking into movies. Richard describes his process of writing his new play “Sorter”, the origins of Methadone, the drug purchase proc…