Cardiff Central

Carwyn and Harley are back from the Christmas jollies and are feeling positive about the future! Yes - the festive derbies weren't perfect but there were positives to take from them, yes our players are constantly being linked with other clubs - but that is because we have quality in depth and yes Europe will be a struggle this season but we are up with the big boys and we will be better for it. It is all about perspective! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Cardiff put in a half decent performance against Bath, they head into the Christmas derbies in good spirits and confident. Your hosts have been bleating on all week about how good the Cardiff game was so you would have thought that after recording their last pod this year, they would have taken the time to let me know what they want me to write in the blurb about the show - unfortunately not! Anyway - the boys probably talked about Bath, takeovers and the Christmas derbies - but more importantly they discussed why everyone will enjoy the Cardiff Christmas quiz - which you can find here - https://youtu.be/wiRhQBPKFI4 Have a good Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harley decided to open himself up to a Babycham fine this week by taking a week off mid-season so Lee G steps in to discuss the Toulouse game, the good bits and the bad bits, Christmas decorations, haircuts and the role that supporters have to play in defeating Bath. During this weeks game we will be looking for your antlers, listening for your chants and feeling the atmosphere you create! Enjoy your rugby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harley and Carwyn are joined by Rugby video creator Andrew Forde to discuss Cardiff's tough home loss against the Scarlets. Most importantly we'll discuss Andrew’s videos, how it all started and his creative process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harley and Carwyn are joined by the wonderful Steve Coombs from CF10 to discuss Cardiff's brilliant win over the Stormers, Grady at wing/centre and a Scarlets preview. Most importantly we're to discuss Bleddyn a new comic co-written produced by Steve celebrating a key moment in Blue and Black's history. You can purchase a copy of the comic as well as some excellent prints from here: https://www.bleddyn1953.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carwyn and Harley dicuss DIY, Christmas movies, and the English Premiership, in bid to avoid talking about the draw with Zebre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carwyn and Harley discuss the Bulls result and struggle to decide if it was positive or negative. They also try to be positive about the prospects of going to a triumphant Zebre in Palma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys review the Scarlets game and the frustration that has come from it. A game of two halves couldn't be a more appropriate description of last weekends game - plenty of opportunities and positive areas in the first half followed by a half of missed opportunities and mistakes. The boys also discuss streetwise props, outside halves, Tomos the ten engine!, Wales qualified or not - I don't care!, the WXV review, the injury list and a look ahead to the Bulls game. As always, your comments and questions are very welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being a fan of any Welsh Region is difficult but a win and a should have won is almost enough to put the boys in a good mood! Tonight they are joined by Lyn from CF10 to discuss the club, internal governance, the connection with the club, the season so far, the EDC and what it is like to be a Cardiff fan - even on a good day. The boys finish off with predictions for the Scarlets game and why another win is vital! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys cast their eyes over the first 79 minutes of the opening game of the season with relative joy, before covering the final minute in detail. There were plenty of positives to be found and to take forward into the Dragons game! Plenty of the usual stuff from the boys this week - and on Youtube as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are still confused by how many episodes they have recorded - this is the fifth if you want to remind them! Aled and Carwyn were joined by Cardiff legend and all round good bloke Macauley Cook to discuss his hopes for Cardiff Rugby this season, playing for Pontypridd and the shock of finding out about Jersey after he left. The boys also touch on the World Cup a little bit but now that the fun stuff is out of the way, it is time to get down to business and discuss important stuff - like the URC and the European cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aled once again looks into his crystal ball and makes a bold prediction about the future expectations of Cardiff Rugby after the boys review the pre-season game against the Ospreys. Everyone agrees that pre-season games are only important if you win them. The rugby chat continues with expectations for the season and players to watch and then drift into the World Cup. The excitement for the quarter final is building and the boys are loving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your hosts Carwyn and Aled rejoice in the pre-season victory, unexpected performances, a functioning line out and the positivity that a decent performance brings. The boys perfectly demonstrate the 'Cardiff dip' by going from we could win the league to I hope we dont get a pasting this weekend and back to I have put a fiver on us to win our group in Europe! The rollercoaster ride that the URC season may bring is just beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlike the great musicians of our time who struggle with the difficult second album, our second show was a breeze - mainly helped by a fantastic national performance against Australia and the prospect of a first warm up game of the season. The boys discuss the kit options, tier 2 poaching and next doors cat as well as the usual stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big welcome to the new podcast for Cardiff Rugby fans! Your hosts, Lee G, Aled and Carwyn chat through the end of last season, the downs, ups and downs of the off the season and the expectations for the season ahead including new signings and the expectations for the European adventure. Your feedback on our first efforts are very welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices