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Alternative Wales

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Cymru Premier
Football
Welsh Football
Wales National Football Team
Craig Bellamy
Cardiff City
Wrexham
Welsh Music
Newport County
90s Culture
Swansea City
Football Transfers
Welsh Identity
Stereophonics
Manic Street Preachers
International Velvet
The New Saints
Merthyr Town
Neil Collins
Cultural Shifts

Alternative Wales is the home of independent Welsh football content. Through a variety of podcasts, we bring you all the news, opinions and discussion about the beautiful game in Wales — from the grassroots to the international stage.

The Welsh Football Shamble is our regular show, where Ryan March, Tomi Caws, Rhodri Davies and Agent Phillips break down all the biggest stories in Welsh football wi... more

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Latest Episodes

The Concourse is the definitive weekly Welsh football show.

Ryan and Greg look ahead to a massive week in Welsh football, looking at squad selection, the threat Bosnia carry, some new chant suggestions and all the usual fun and games.

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To kick off this week of weeks, Ryan spoke to Bosnian football journalist Nadan Hadzic to get the inside scoop on Thursday's World Cup play-off opponents.

Full episode coming Tuesday & Friday this week, then next Wednesday following the culmination ... more

The Concourse is the definitive weekly Welsh football show.

The play-offs are looming, so Ryan and Greg check in with how some of our players are getting on as well as discussing all the weekend's action from across the country.

We discuss the mora... more

The Concourse is the definitive weekly Welsh football show.

Ryan and Greg look back at another stacked weekend of Welsh football. There's women's internationals, cup finals, promotions and loads more to get through.

This week's Big Question is 'Wha... more

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Recent Guests

Billy Webb
Friend of the Pod, musician associated with Goldie Looking Chain
Goldie Looking Chain
Episode: The Concourse: What is the best non-football Welsh football moment?
Joe Ledley
Midfield dynamo and Welsh international
Wales National Team
Episode: The Concourse: Chris Coleman, Joe Ledley, James Collins and super Joniesta chat Euro 2016
Chris Coleman
Former Wales national football team manager
Episode: The Concourse: Chris Coleman, Joe Ledley, James Collins and super Joniesta chat Euro 2016
James Collins
Former Welsh international defender
Episode: The Concourse: Chris Coleman, Joe Ledley, James Collins and super Joniesta chat Euro 2016
Jonny Williams
Welsh international
Episode: The Concourse: Chris Coleman, Joe Ledley, James Collins and super Joniesta chat Euro 2016
Harry Wilson
Welsh footballer, featured in a segment discussing favorite celebratory songs
Fulham Football Club
Episode: The Concourse: Should Wales play their Nations League games at the Millennium Stadium?
Nathan Blake
Former Wales international and Premier League footballer
Episode: The Concourse ft. Nathan Blake: "I'd be waiting for him in the tunnel!"
Jordan James
Welsh footballer
Episode: The Concourse: If Welsh players played another sport, what would they play?
Terry Yorath
Legendary Welsh player and manager
Episode: The Concourse: If Welsh players played another sport, what would they play?

Hosts

Ryan March
Host with a deep knowledge of Welsh football and the show's signature energetic style.
Greg Kane
Co-host known for analysis, banter, and long-running involvement with the show.
Sion Misra
Co-host known for Welsh football insights and community discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Brilliant !!

    A brilliant podcast covering Welsh football. The Cymru episodes are great and the guests who come on the show add great value (especially Caws)

    Great to see people covering the league and Welsh football! Keep it up boys💪🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YepYep666666
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 5/5

    Not happy that the croeso in the intro has gone. All else sublime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dhc3333
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Good

    I present this podcast and I think it’s really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    March94
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Agent Phillips said he would give me a game

    5 stars for the best welsh football podcast out there. Highly recommended to me by the always reputable Agent Phillips. If Dyfed-Powys Police are reading this I don’t know where he is, can you please stop bugging my phone. Agent Phillips if you are reading this, I’ve done what you asked can I please have my dog back?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thebenprice
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Entertaining

    Very funny podcast weekly providing an insight into the funny shenanigans of Welsh football

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonbulldog
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests and hosts are regarded as genuine, approachable, and entertaining to follow.
The coverage of Welsh football culture, not just results, resonates with the audience.
Listeners praise the show's deep Welsh football knowledge and entertaining banter.
Fans appreciate the mix of historic context and current happenings in Wales football.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#203
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#168
Austria/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#215
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#237
Japan/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Concourse ft. Nathan Blake: "I'd be waiting for him in the tunnel!"
Q: Do you think there's been a general improvement in Welsh Football?
Definitely, especially considering the players now have experience from past tournaments.
The Concourse ft. Nathan Blake: "I'd be waiting for him in the tunnel!"
Q: Are we going to be at the World Cup?
It's going to be touch and go, many thought we'd qualify automatically, but games against North Macedonia were challenging.
The Concourse: Liechtenstein (a) & North Macedonia (h) Debrief
Q: Ben, who do you want in the play-offs?
I think I want Republic of Ireland for revenge.
The Concourse: Liechtenstein (a) & North Macedonia (h) Debrief
Q: Who do you want in the play-offs, Lewis?
Nathan Broadhead.
The Welsh Women's Football Show: Lucie Gwilt (Llanfair United)
Q: What would back-to-back top three finishes mean for this club?
It would be huge for the club, helping with future recruitment and attracting local players to join us.

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What is Alternative Wales about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively Welsh football-focused show that blends analysis of domestic action with international storylines, anchored by witty banter and strong community ties. Episodes frequently cover the JD Cymru Premier, Welsh clubs in the English leagues, national team campaigns, and major moments from Euros and World Cup cycles, interspersed with personal anecdotes, fan culture, and lighthearted segments. Notable strengths include a consistent pairing of hosts with deep knowledge of Welsh football history, regular guest contributions from former players, managers, and media figures, and a strong sense of Welsh football identity that appeals to a devoted, geographically diverse audience.

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Alternative Wales launched 5 years ago and published 227 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Alternative Wales include:

1. Billy Webb
2. Joe Ledley
3. Chris Coleman
4. James Collins
5. Jonny Williams
6. Harry Wilson
7. Nathan Blake
8. Jordan James

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