For Wales, See Wales

Will Hayward, Melanie Owen, Robin Morgan
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For Wales, See Wales is a podcast helping you better understand the most wonderful country on earth - Wales. Each week we shine a light on the utterly bizarre (and often hilarious) world of Welsh politics and issues.  So many people care deeply about Cymru but very little attention is given to it by the wider UK media. This podcast aims to help fill this gap. Guardian columnist Will Hayward along with comedians Mel Owen and Robin Morgan are here to pick apart the political scene in Wales with a combination of journalistic insight and satirical sideswipes. For Wales, See Wales is a Hayman Media production.

  1. 9h ago

    Do people in Wales want independence from the UK?

    In a week where Plaid Cymru, Sinn Fein and the SNP met to declare that "Westminster's time is coming to an end" the gang look at the new agreement and the latest polling on Welsh independence.  They also explore the idea of identity in Wales. Are you Welsh? British? British and Welsh? None of the above? Let us know in the comments. Remember this podcast was recorded BEFORE the resignation of Dan Thomas and the defection of Sarah Cooper-Lesadd from Reform to Plaid Cymru. If you want to hear more about that listen to the emergency pod we released on Wednesday. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  2. 2d ago

    Reform leader in Wales resigns - Emergency Pod!

    The emergency pod lever has been pulled as not one, but two big Reform stories hit Wales on the same day. Leader of Reform in Wales, Dan Thomas, resigns from his leadership post after he is arrested and released on bail. On the same day Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, a former Reform MS defects to Plaid Cymru…what does all this mean for Nigel Farage’s party in Wales, Welsh democracy and the people living within these two MS’s constituencies? Robin, Will and Mel discuss! The usual weekly pod will be out Friday morning. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  3. Sep 10

    Reform in Wales are angry about flags…again

    The summer is in the rear view mirror and the For Wales, See Wales gang are here to chow down on some serious politics chat.  The team dive into the revelations from the undercover investigation into Reform as well as how they are using a two year old picture of some flags to provide a distraction. Will takes Mel and Robin through Plaid Cymru’s first three months leading the Welsh Government and asks whether they have done a good job so far? The trio also break down the decision to pause gender-affirming surgery referrals in Wales. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  4. Sep 3

    Why parents are protesting in Wales...

    This week the For Wales See Wales trio are back in the studio! Robin shares his experience of speaking at an event outside the Senedd regarding paternity leave, or rather…the lack of! And Will makes an exciting announcement regarding a project he is part of to encourage more regional-focussed reporting in Wales. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  5. Aug 26

    Inside Wales' biggest independent music festival

    This week there is no Robin, however his seat is not empty. Sitting in is none other than Fiona Stewart! The director of Green Man Festival discusses why this annual event is a key week in the UK’s music calendar, and the opportunities it brings to further showcase Wales as the land of song. Will and Mel quiz Fiona on Green Man’s initiative for developing new artists, the impact the project has on the Welsh arts and how this can affect relationships with the local community. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  6. Aug 19

    Wales engulfed in wildfires and are data centres actually a good thing?

    Robin, Mel and Will talk about fires, data centres and second homes. As fire rage around Wales we ask why some politicians have divorced themselves from reality?  The gang then looks at the masses of new data centres and breakdown the insane amount of electricity they are going to need. One planned centre will require more electricity than all of the solar power generated in Wales per year! Finally they talk about second homes, the huge impact they are having in Cymru and how the Welsh Government plan to tweak the rules. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  7. Aug 12

    Reform in Wales are falling out with each other…

    The gang are all back in the same room and the world is right again.  This week Robin, Mel and Will are talking about hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on a Welsh bridge (which is often closed).  They then discuss Dr Squeegee stepping away from his role in Reform as well as the fact that many in the Reform group seem to be falling out with each other. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

  8. Aug 5

    Wales leads the way again

    In this episode, Robin and Mel are let loose without Will to keep an eye on them! The pair discuss the flooding in Gwaelod Y Garth and what this could mean for trust in Rhun Ap Iorwerth.  Mel launches into a horrifying impression of a Welsh Darth Vader as it is announced that Star Wars Cymraeg will be landing on Christmas Day. The FWSW duo ask what impact this could have on brand Wales on a world stage. Robin divulges his friend’s most ‘right-wing policy idea’ which turns out not to be all that outrageous! About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’  This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.  That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales. It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here. There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.  The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.  Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love. Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/ Get in touch at ForWalesSeeWales@gmail.com For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/

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For Wales, See Wales is a podcast helping you better understand the most wonderful country on earth - Wales. Each week we shine a light on the utterly bizarre (and often hilarious) world of Welsh politics and issues.  So many people care deeply about Cymru but very little attention is given to it by the wider UK media. This podcast aims to help fill this gap. Guardian columnist Will Hayward along with comedians Mel Owen and Robin Morgan are here to pick apart the political scene in Wales with a combination of journalistic insight and satirical sideswipes. For Wales, See Wales is a Hayman Media production.

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  • Creator
    Will Hayward, Melanie Owen, Robin Morgan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 For Wales, See Wales
  • Show Website
    For Wales, See Wales

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