A deep-dive into Filthy Rich & Catflap, the under-rated 1987 sitcom starring Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, written by Ben Elton.
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Welcome to the Catflap Chats podcast. My name is Mikey, but lots call me Catflap, Flap, or Flapper, and I'm fortunate enough to call some pretty interesting people my mates - Professional sports, Rugby, Boxing, MMA, Football, Actors, Singers, and Business, in Wales and beyond. I'm going to have a beer with a different mate each week, and delve in to their professional and personal lives. Expect some distinctly average chat, funny stories, and insights in behind the scenes. Basically, I am ab ...
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Michael Redfern interview with Mark Searby
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Michael Redfern (1943-2022) worked with our beloved Catflap favourites on many shows including Dangerous Brothers, The Young Ones, Bottom, and 4 of 6 episodes of Filthy Rich & Catflap. In this pod ep, author Mark Searby shares the audio of his chat with Mr Redfern, recorded while researching his book 'Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius'. Mark also chats wit…
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In this ep Dona Di Stefano, the Assistant Floor Manager on Filthy Rich & Catflap, chats with Jeffers about the show to share nifty anecdotes, reveal production processes and patiently respond to his increasingly obscure questions. Dona enjoyed a 48-year career in TV and Theatre, becoming part of the Paul Jackson teams that worked on Happy Families,…
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Jon Auty from Behind the Stunts chats with Jeffers about Filthy Rich & Catflap's stunt pieces and stunt performers, including Nick Gillard, Denise Ryan, Peter Diamond, Gareth Milne, Paul Heasman and Spencer Collins. Here's Jon's LINKTREE to check out more Behind The Stunts! The cover image of Nigel Planer in rehearsal is thanks to Dona Di Stefano (…
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Ep194 - Mike Friday - USA 7's Coach and general 7's legend
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Mike has probably forgotten more about 7s than I have ever known. Currently preparing for the Olympics 7's with the USA having been there for years, previously working with Kenya, England and enjoying a playing career in his own right. Good to chat about the state of the game, 7's in general, and how the game will grow in the USA. Top career, bette…
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Jeffers chats to Goon Pod's Tyler Adams about 16 guest stars of Filthy Rich & Catflap, as they re-enact the 'Best Catflap Guest Role' tournament of January 2024. Performers discussed include: Helen Lederer, Chris Barrie, Mel Smith, Lee Cornes, Polly Highton , Hugh Laurie, Cheryl Taylor, Arthur Smith, Stephen Fry, John Bird, Ken Parry, Harry Enfield…
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Ep193 - Rocky Clark - England Rugby Legend
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What a whirlwind catch up with World Cup Winner, Rocky Clark. Great to chat about all manor of things Rugby, but also ADHD, working in the media, coaching, and life in general. She's been through her ups and downs, but continues to have a positive outlook and strive to be the best version of her self she can be. Being authentic is her super power f…
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Ep192 - Victims of a serial r*pist - Hannah Reid & Jennifer McCann
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I sat down with 2 of 5 girls who found each other through being r*ped by the same man. They came together to put him behind bars, but the story is mental and horrific in equal measures. From the act's themselves, to dealing with the police, judicial system, and going public. I can't thank the girls enough for their bravery and willingness to chat a…
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Ep191 - Marc Pugh - 'The Foodie Footballer' & Ex Premier League Footballer
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Great to catch up with Marc and chat all things health, fitness, and playing in the Premier League. He's making a name for himself on social as 'The Foodie Footballer', which he started whilst still playing professional football. Over 450 professional games, he's only one of a handful of players who have score in all of England's top 5 divisions!…
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Ep190 - Lauren Price MBE - 'The Lucky One'; Professional Boxer with Olympic Gold and multiple World titles
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What a story, and the best is yet to come. Kickboxing, Football, Boxing. Olympics Gold, World Titles and full senior caps. Despite a tough start to life, Lauren has gone on to be an unbelievable multi disciplined athlete. Currently 6 & 0 as a pro boxer after winning Gold at Tokyo2020, she has her sights set on the world belts this year. I loved thi…
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A chat with Diana Mather, who played Dingo Wucka's secretary in ep 6 of Filthy Rich & Catflap and also had plenty of TV experience as a presenter & newsreader for the BBC, ATV and more, including a few continuity links just like Richie Rich! Diana shares nifty anecdotes about her television career and becoming a prolific author and etiquette expert…
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Ep189 - Becky Adlington OBE - Olympics Golds, Swimming, Social Media, Hate & Real Life
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This was an emotional rollercoaster. We spoke about everything, from growing up swimming, to winning Olympic Gold. Resilience in spades. From fitting in (or not) at school, to years of online hate and trolls due to her looks. Miscarriage and dealing with loss, to being the best version of herself she can be. What a great human being, who is continu…
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Ep188 - Dave Attwood - Rugby, Aperol, and Philosophical Conversations
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Interesting fella is Dave! Philosophical in his outlook and speaks a lot of sense. Has thrown men about on the pitch for years, playing for Bristol, Gloucester, Bath, Toulon and England. A great career on it, genuine highs and lows both on and off the field, and carving a new direction off it with Farleigh Performance and Apero (Check that out thea…
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A long lost Rik Mayall live gig audio recording surfaced in Western Australia in January 2024, taken from a Rik & Ben Elton gig on 17 May 1986 in Perth. Podcasto Catflappo got the scoop and is making Dingo Wucker proud by breaking the story and giving you exclusive access to this 45-minute audio treat before it gets released to the world at RikMaya…
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Ep187 - Ben O'Keeffe - Rugby Union 6 Nations & Test Match Referee
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'The Referee's a....' really sound bloke! What a top guy. We sat down on the eve of the 6 Nations, 48 hours before he reffed Wales vs Scotland in Cardiff. I Could have chatted for hours. So open about the game from his pov, with real insights as to what referee's go through week to week. Immense highs and lows. Social Media abuse. Respect from the …
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Ep186 - Rachael Burford - Harlequins Rugby, England Women and making an impact off-field
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What a player. What a person. 84 England Caps, and in her final season as a professional rugby player, still owning the 12 shirt at Harlequins - But, it's equally as impressive the career and opportunities Rachael is forging off the field too. Making an impact in genuinely growing the game, helping the next generation of girls, and spilling all on …
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Richie Rich is the star around whom Filthy Rich & Catflap revolves, so Jeffers & Dave talk about Richie for 3 hours, plus segments with guests! We ask the question: What do we actually KNOW about Gertrude Richard Rich? As it turns out, we know loads but plenty of it is contradictory! We document all the Richie-related evidence from on-screen events…
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Ep185 - Simon Grayson - Over 1200 games as a Football Manager and Player
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Loved this catch up, what a great guy Simon is. He's managed Blackpool twice, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Preston NE, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood Town and just come back from a few years in India. Over 500 games as a professional player. He has forgotten more then I will ever know about being a quality Football Manager. He gives insight in…
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Ep184 - Neville Southall - Everton and Wales Football Legend
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Fortunate enough to grab a few hours with a genuine football legend, who isn't afraid to speak his mind. We cover everything from footy, goalkeepers, playing the modern way, so society, social media and a bit of politics 🤣 What a top bloke, I could have sat with him for hours and chatted about everything football nostalgia and how the game is playe…
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Well-known upholsterer and TV identity Craig Hughes joins us for a chat about seeing the recording of Filthy Rich & Catflap in 1986, and then Red Dwarf, while living in Manchester. Craig was also a sound engineer and promoter in the Madchester music scene, balancing that with his restoration work which later saw him become a specialist regular on T…
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Ep183 - Tom Johnson - Exeter Chiefs, England, & Living Well
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Great chat with Tom who had a class career on the pitch, and he's forging a new career off it too. We could have sat for hours putting the world to rights around a load of subjects. It was great to get an understanding on Tom's journey, his mindset, and how he approaches life's challenges. Plenty of highs but also some serious lows too which he was…
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Paul Jackson, producer and director of Filthy Rich & Catflap, is our special guest for the Xmas 2023 edition of the podcast. Paul chats about the show's genesis, gives his take on the series nearly 40 years later, and recalls some of the great folks who worked on the series but are no longer with us. It's a very special interview so dive on in! Tha…
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Ep182 - Graham Coughlan - Newport County Manager & Over 500+ Professional Appearances
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Fortunate to catch Graham leading into the xmas period where Newport County play Wrexham and Forest Green Rovers. I absolutely loved him, and what they're trying to do at Newport, built from graft, grit and resilience. I didn't know Graham from before, but remember him as an ever present for Plymouth Argyle as I was growing up. Top player, evolving…
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Ep181 - Josh Pack - Juggling Professional Football and a Removals Company
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I first saw Josh on TikTok, talking about his business journey with Pask Removals, and how it was born from moving clubs himself. West Ham, Coventry, Newport County and now with TNS. Josh is combining pro footy and a business, with a family too. I loved his outlook and the reality of not chasing the football leagues in order for his business and fa…
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Ep180 - Calvin Nap - Brain Cancer at 30 & needing to raise £200,000 to live
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This one felt personal having known Calvin since he was a teenager. Having brain cancer at 30, an operation to remove 95% of it, and then needing to raise over £200,000 for a new treatment in the next year for the remaining 5%. It has been a whirlwind for him and it really does put things in to perspective in life. Calvin is genuinely inspirational…
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Ep179 - Mark O'Brien - Professional Football & 2x Open Heart Surgeries
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Newport County, Derby County, Luton Town and more. Open heart surgery at 16 and 27 years old. Told you only have a certain amount of time to live. Told you won't make it in professional football. Playing over 200 pro games. This is part one of a class conversation with Mark O'Brien, 3 years after retirement, and 13 years after making his debut for …
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Bonus ep - The Holy Grail of Catflap collectables with John Heffernan
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A chat with autograph collector John Heffernan who just completed the 'holy grail' of Filthy Rich & Catflap signature pieces. John tells the story of meeting Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Ben Elton and (almost) Ade Edmondson in a two-decade sig pursuit! Jeffers and John also chat about the lack of Catflap collectables and whether that could be a good t…
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Ep178 - Joey Carbery - Calling the shots at Munster, Leinster and Ireland Rugby
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Loved this, what a great guy. He's had some serious highs and frustrating lows during his career so far, but I love his outlook on life and his approach to Rugby. I have no doubt, that at 28 years old, Joey still has his best years ahead of him in Red and in Green. He's a Rolls Royce of a player on his day, and hopefully he can get a run of games w…
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A dive into Filthy Rich & Catflap, going letter by letter, where D is for Davro, G is for 'Game Show Formula' and B is for Benny Hill! This ep reveals a few cut scenes and does the dirty work of counting how many stiffy gags Catflap contains - plus much more. We answer questions like: Is the scene where Eddie attacks Richie with an axe a bit un-cat…
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Ep177 - Looseheadz Rob Shotton - Placing a mental health lead in every Rugby Club in the world
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Great catch up with Rob at Looseheadz. They are doing some unbelievable work in Rugby, and with Mental Health. Their aim is to put a mental health lead in every rugby club in the world. They are approaching 1,000 clubs, but there's over 16,000 in the world! Remember, there is good mental health, and then poor mental health, and we are all somewhere…
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Ep176 - @RugbyWithAmy - Amy Humphries, the Men's Rugby World Cup quarters, & being a female Content Creator in a male dominated arena
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Loved this. A take on the Men's RWC from a content creators pov. Amy works for Canterbury and also creates for other brands too, bringing a fresh voice and energy to both the Men's and Women's game. We caught up ahead of the RWC 1/4's, got some predictions down, but also chatted about Amy's journey into the rugby world, and what it's really like to…
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Ep175 - Jon Watts - Chef, lockdowns, social media and how Prison made him.
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What a story - I love Jon's vulnerability and honesty. Wrong choices as a kid, early adulthood behind bars, to working for one of the most famous Celebrity chefs, and then going it alone. Jon has just released a book, and his story should be inspiring for anyone that has made wrong choices before. What a top bloke, and what a journey!…
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Ep174 - Joe Simpson - Transitioning from Rugby after Wasps, Gloucester, England and more
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Great catch up with Joe, who's transitioning well into finance and business, after a career in Rugby. A Wasps legend, and stints with Gloucester, Bath, Saracens and Sale Sharks. Proud of his England cap, but accepts he was in an era of Ben Youngs and Danny Care. Loved Rugby, but also didn't love parts of it. His honesty is admirable and it's great …
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Ep173 - Sam Davies - Grenoble, Dragons, Ospreys and Wales Rugby
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Loved catching up with Sam. Such a good guy and he's genuinely happy about his move out to France. Recently married, a Gin business that's growing and the freedom to enjoy his Rugby again. Frustrating at times for him playing in Wales, such is the depth of talent at 10. Good on him, and best of luck for the future.…
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Ep172 - Big Herc 916 aka Marcus Timmons - Robbing a Bank at gun point, porn star, selling drugs and doing good with the Fresh Out Series
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What a story. Quite possibly the most mental background of anyone I have met. From straight A student and avid Skateboarder and Basketball player, to selling drugs on the streets, starring in Porn films, and robbing a bank at gunpoint, followed by a high speed chase in California. Big Herc is now a successful business owner and started his YouTube …
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Ep171 - Matthew Jarvis - Ex Premier League Footballer; Wolves, West Ham, Gillingham, Norwich and Walsall
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What a great guy Jarvo is, and he's more than just a footballer. Over 400+ professional appearances, an England cap at a time when they had an abundance of talent, and played with and against some of the best players to grace the Premier League. Promotions. Relegations. Injuries. Dark days and unreal highs. He keeps himself busy now, and looks back…
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Ep170 - Matt Jay - Colchester Utd FC and Exeter City FC Legend
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A class conversation about professional football, away from the riches of the Premier League. Matt is an Exeter legend, having spent the majority of his career there. His move to Colchester United has seen him steo out of his comfort zone, and he's working hard to make a positive impact. I get the feeling he's different to most professional footbal…
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Ep169 - Sisilia Tuipulotu - Wales Women, Premier 15s winner with Gloucester-Hartpury Rugby
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Great to catch up with Sisilia after a whirlwind 18 months or so for her. Winning the league with Gloucester-Hartpury, getting her first Welsh Cap, playing in a Women's World Cup, and being nominated for Player of the Tourn in the 2023 Women's 6 nations. All that, and she's only 20! Quiet on camera, but she makes up for that on the pitch, and I'm l…
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Ep168 - Cardiff Classic Shirts - Kit Culture, Vintage Shirts & Chinese Fakes
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Bit of a different one this week - Catching up with Dan who owns Cardiff Classic Shirts - We spoke about everything Kit and Collector Culture, vintage classics and teams that never get it right. I absolutely love collecting shirts and it seems to be a growing trend atm, with Football and Fashion seemingly interacting more too. An exciting space as …
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Ep 167 - Natalie Dau - Ultra Athlete, Author, Mum
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Natalie's energy is infectious, and we covered a vast array of topics. Menopause, women's safety when running, running ultra's, being a mum, Social Media and writing a book. She lives a pretty busy life but finds time to have that 80/20 balance so that Instead of lean and cheat meals, it's more of a lifestyle and balance.…
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Emulating the great Eddie Catflap is a feat few people are brave enough to try, but Zoe Read nailed it in June 2023. In this chat Zoe tells us how to get the Eddie look, and talks about cosplaying as Neil, Alan B'Stard, and Colin Grigson from Bad News! We also cover her 'Bastard Collection' of stuff relating to The Young Ones, The Comic Strip Prese…
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Ep166 - Tom Halliwell OBE - Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Winner & England Captain
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From freak accident, broken leg and in to a wheelchair, to captaining your country at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. A wild ride for Tom who's still only 24, yet he's won it all already. It sounds like a humbling sport, and much harder than people may give it credit for! www.catflapchats.comBy Mikey Rowe
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Ep165 - Ashton Hewitt - Dragons RFC, The WRPA, Racism, Social Media & Trolls
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A heavy chat with the Dragons RFC winger about some really important topics, both on and off the Rugby pitch. Ashton is a clever bloke, articulate in his words, and he's using his platform to speak up on subjects that make people feel uncomfortable, but need talking about. On the field he's still after that Welsh cap, and is fighting fit going in t…
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Ep164 - Lauryn Louise Davey - Welsh Heptathlete, Big Dreams, Creepy DM's
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I learned so much about heptathlon today, and where the future of the sport lies. It's amazing to hear about the lack of funding, having to work 4 part time roles, and try to become a doctor, as well as dreaming of the Commonwealth Games 2026, and the next Olympics! We also chat about being vegan, dating, and Instagram DM's in 2023.…
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Ep163 - Nick De Luca - Scotland Rugby, Edinburgh, Biarritz, Wasps, & Battling Demons
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A great chat with a top bloke. Nick is carving out an exceptional career in Education since hanging up his boots, developing the next wave of kids both on and off the field. 43 caps for Scotland, & played in some great club games, and yet it was fascinating to hear that he doesn't always look back on his career with the fondest of memories or a foc…
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Tune in to hear the tale of David Read, a lucky lad who got to bunk off school to watch Rik and Ade rehearse Catflap in Manchester in 1986! David's story involves Terry Jones of Python fame, a very late train, and silent elevator ride with Nigel Planer. Thanks to @SquidyUKBy Jeffers
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Ep162 - Chris Cooke - Glamorgan Cricket's Safe Hands
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I love Chris, such a good bloke, and he's been around a long time at Glamorgan too, with this season arguably up there with his best. We chatted about leaving South Africa, grafting for a spot at Glamorgan, and playing the different formats, including franchise cricket. Plenty of highs and some lows too, we are both in agreement from different side…
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Ep161 - Gwen Crabb - Wales Women and Gloucester Hartpury Rugby
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Loved this chat. Gwen has a drive and determination to succeed, and absolutely believes in her own abilities. Her outlook is class, and it's proving a good navigation for her - 29 cap's for Wales Women, and she'd have had more if it wasn't for some pretty bad injuries. She's on the rehab train now, after almost back to back breaks/tears, and yet it…
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Ep160 - Steff Hughes - Dragons RFC, Scarlets Rugby, and THAT Judgement Day try
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Loved having Steff over. Fresh off his first season at the Dragons, it was interesting to hear his story so far. Plenty of ups and downs, and that's just the last few years since c*vid. A shift at the Scarlets, and now enjoying the Dragons and what they're creating! Wouldn't be surprised to see him play abroad at some point too!…
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Ep159 - Harri Morgan - The Ospreys, Mental Health, & stepping away from Rugby
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Fresh off his first 10:31 challenge this morning, Harri came over after for a chat. It's only been 10 or so days since he announced he would be stepping back from rugby to protect his mental health, and the utcome has been so positive for him. There are themes of suicide, depression, mental health and anxiety throughout this Podcast. Please reach o…
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Bonus ep - RikCon recollections with Duane Smith
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Remembering the RIK CON events with co-organiser Duane Smith, who gives us the lowdown on those funtastic fan gatherings which took place in 2015-16! Link to Rik Mayall Marathon Events page on Facebook Link to THE REJECTS Rik Mayall Marathon Originals group on Facebook Thanks to Duane, Penny and Bex!…
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