Port Talbot Sports Podcast

The Unqualified Discussion About Management & Coaching

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:26:40 GMT

The boys are in isolation so to kill some time they dive into a discussion about Management and Coaching at both Elite and local level sport. Foard provides an insight into his coaching experiences, styles and the different challenges he has faced while Josh provides his opinions like hes Bill Shankly. Grab yourself a coffee from La Memo Beach or an Alcohol free beer and enjoy!

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2021 Christmas Special

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:01:39 GMT

Christmas Special - A review of Port Talbot Sport in 2021 and what 2022 has in store! Enjoy!

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Masters Special

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:28:21 GMT

Its April, the days are getting longer, the weather is improving and the flowers are starting to bloom. That can only mean one thing its Masters Sunday Babyyyyyy!! This week Josh and Foard (try to) talk the Masters and golf in the local area as well as putting together their ultimate Ryder Cup Teams (Foard - Europe, Josh - USA)

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The Port Talbot Panthers Pod

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:50:53 GMT

This week Josh and Foard catch up with Terry Cooksley and Andrew "Azza" Harris to talk about all things Aberavon Green Stars and The Port Talbot Panthers

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We are back baby! Social Media and the battle of Disney & Pixar XVs

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:07:37 GMT

The Boys are back! After a months off the boys return for Season 2 as they talk about the role social media plays in local and professional sport and what the future holds for the Pod. In a new feature for season 2 Josh and Foard will pick sides based on a particular topic, this week its Josh's Disney XV v Foards Pixar XV.

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The Richard Hibbard Pod

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:05:20 GMT

This weeks pod brings us the season finale before the boys take a a few weeks off. Josh and Foard are joined by Wales and British & Irish lions hooker Richard Hibbard. The boys talk to Richard about how it all started, his early career with the Quins and Taibach. His first move towards professional rugby with Swansea and Aberavon as well as The Ospreys and his spells with Gloucester and the Dragons. The boys discuss Richards international career from his first trip to South Africa to that famous 30-3 win over England at the Millennium Stadium and the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia. But more importantly we finally find out what actually happened on the Vivian Park Tennis Courts!

Enjoy all! and Stay Safe. See you soon!

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The Kris O'Leary Pod

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

This week the boys sit down with Swansea City legend Kris O'Leary to talk about growing up in the town, where his love of sport came from and his playing and coaching career at Swansea City. Enjoy!

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The Wendy Blethyn Pod

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:07:31 GMT

This week the boys welcome Port Talbot Town Legend Wendy Blethyn to the pod. They discuss Wendy's Netball career both as a player and coach. Discuss her coaching philosophies and her involvement with Baglan Boys & Girls Club and Baglan RFC, finishing off by talking about Wendy's love for Liverpool FC.

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The James Hook Pod

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:57:38 GMT

This weeks instalment of the Port Talbot Town Sports Podcast is a pretty special one. Josh & Foard sit down (Via Zoom) with Two time Grand Slam winner and British & Irish Lion James Hook to talk about growing up in Port Talbot, his stellar playing career covering his time at Neath, the Ospreys, his French experience with Perpignan and his spell at Gloucester. The boys discuss James's international career covering his experiences with the Welsh side, the 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour and that semi final at Eden Park. Finishing up with hearing about what James has been up to since hanging up the boots which includes his venture into coaching, writing a series of children's rugby books and launching a coffee brand with the "Fab Four".

We think this is an absolute belter and hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it. Enjoy!!!

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Team Socials, Club Culture and the Devils Playground

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:32:24 GMT

Happy New Year to you all! On this weeks episode Josh and Foard discuss the importance of team bonding and club culture. Reminisce about past tours and share some tour stories. As well as putting together their ultimate social 11s & 15s.

*No persons were thrown under the bus during this recording!*

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Christmas Special - IronBrothers Part 1

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:59:18 GMT

Josh and Foard kick the festivities off with Part 1 of the Christmas Special IronBrothers. Ryan and Jack talk about the impact sport has had on their lives growing up and their Journeys in becoming Ironmen.

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Episode 6 - Sporting Mavericks, Head Injuries and Absolute Nonsense

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:49:29 GMT

After over a months hiatus Josh and Foard return in the midst of a national lockdown to talk Sporting Mavericks, Head Injuries and to be honest with you complete and utter nonsense. Both look to get back into the podcasting groove before recording the two part Christmas Special.

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Junior Sport, Games Consoles and Two bitter 20 somethings on what could of been.

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:13 GMT

Josh and Foard try recording the first podcast over teams, after almost 2 hours of trial and error they've managed to produce another deep podcast. This week the guys have focussed on the importance of junior sports and the effect academies are having on these. Local sporting initiatives showing how tight knit Port Talbot is as a town despite the bad press. Not forgetting beer of the week.

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Episode 4 - The Dutch Destroyer, Love Island and Mental Health

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:30:46 GMT

Josh and Foard recap the previous three episodes, look ahead to what's in store and discuss one of the main topics in the wider world and sport, both professionally and amateur. Mental Health.

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Afan Utd - Visions. Nightmares, Toasts and an Epiphany

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:57:21 GMT

Josh and Foard spoke to Remi Whitelock and Rory Mccreesh of Afan United who are a brand new football team in Port Talbot. They will compete in the Port Talbot League once the season starts. We spoke about the visions, challenges and Remi's epiphany. We also paid tribute to a true Port Talbot Sporting Legend in Darren Williams. This one was dedicated to you Dabbsy.

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Rugby - Giant Killers, Youth success, the drum

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:54:09 GMT

Foard and Josh are joined by Andrew Dacey and Dale Bowen of Aberavon Harlequins RFC. We talk about the season just gone, what next year could look like and we look at the history of the Quins. Plus much more!

Thanks to Apryl Cullen for our Track of the week with ‘Everest’

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The Pilot - Cricket and failed beer of the week

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:33:17 GMT

Foard and Josh start the podcast with the topic on cricket. They talk about how sport has been affected by COVID, the SWCA to the premier league plus much more!

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