The Longman’s Football World Podcast with Owain Tudur Jones

Owain meets up with Bayo Akinfenwa to reminisce about their days at Swansea City, the rise of his brand BEAST MODE ON, how being the strongest footballer on FIFA led to building up a cult following on social media, dealing with racism in football, interviewing The Rock and much more.

Owain catches up with them man who took him out of Wales, his Norwich City manager, Bryan Gunn. They discuss the infamous 7-1 defeat to Colchester, how he was sacked by the club he loved, his feeling at the time and his pride in watching his son, Angus follow in his footsteps

The Long Man is back with a bang for this latest conversation with Welsh footballing legend John Hartson. John talks goals, being a fans favourite at Celtic, the moment Tony Adams told the Arsenal squad about his alcohol addiction, John overcoming his own addiction to gambling and emotionally discusses the illness which nearly cost him his life.

Owian speaks to Everton’s former title winning captain Kevin Ratcliffe about his experiences being part of one of Europe’s best teams during the 80’s, the frustration of not being able to prove it with the ban of English club from European competitions, leading out his country and more.

This week’s podcast features one of Wales’ most popular characters in football.Mickey Thomas speaks openly about the pressures of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, his time in prison and being part of one of Wales’ strongest international sides. Owain ask him how he feels they’d do against the current crop of players.

Football writer Chris Wathan keeps Owain company in the first podcast of 2018. Chris writes for several outlets including The Western Mail and Wales Online and has followed the national side and Welsh Clubs for years. He published his book, Together Stronger in 2016 following Wales' qualification to the Euros.

Owain meets up with former Swansea team mate and cult hero Ferrie Bodde to talk about promotions, scoring goals, international callups and the cruel injuries that prematurely ended the wonderful midfielder’s career.

Second part of Owain’s chat with former Wales team mate Chris Gunter.Chris talks about his favourite Euro 2016 memories, the leaked video that went viral following England’s defeat to Iceland, his respect for Chris Coleman and his feelings at being one of Wales’ highest capped players.

Owain catches up with his old team mate Chris Gunter to chat about club football, Jaap Stam still being the best player in training, reversing cars into walls, Wales' failure to reach Russia 2018 and more.Part 2 on its way very soon.

Owain catches up with his friend and colleague Malcolm Allen for a rare chat in English. From happy days scoring goals for Wales to injuries and alcohol problems in in darker times, Malcolm discusses all.