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. 10H AGO

    Will Wales be anti-racist by 2030?

    In this week's episode, the For Wales See Wales team look at the Welsh Government’s plan to make Wales an anti-racist nation by 2030 and ask whether we’re on track. The trio look at how Reform's new leader in Wales, Dan Thomas, has a suprisingly progressive past, before asking whether Bangor University really should be defunded for refusing to host a Reform representative. Also... a small number of tickets are still left for our next live show in Aberystwyth on St David’s Day. Get them while you can here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-wales-see-wales-live-tickets-1982192318584?aff=oddtdtcreator 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/

    46 min

  2. FEB 11

    Can Wales thrive economically?

    In this week’s episode, the team delve a little deeper into who the new leader of Reform in Wales, Dan Thomas, actually is and where he lives (definitely in Wales, as confirmed since we recorded this). The trio also question whether newly defected Reform MS James Evans can really change his mind on Nigel Farage quite so quickly.  Will also deep dives on why the current economic system will not allow Wales to thrive without support. Also... The For Wales, See Wales podcast is back on the road with a live show planned for Aberystwyth on St David’s Day. Get your tickets while you can here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-wales-see-wales-live-tickets-1982192318584?aff=oddtdtcreator 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/

    37 min

  3. FEB 6

    Emergency Episode: Reform Bombshells

    A third episode from the For Wales See Wales team this week, as James Evans joins Reform and Dan Thomas is announced as their new leader. Will, Mel and Robin question the motivation behind James Evans’ sudden change of feelings about Reform, and ask: who actually is Dan Thomas? Also... The For Wales, See Wales podcast is back on the road with a live show planned for Aberystwyth on St David’s Day. Get your tickets while you can here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-wales-see-wales-live-tickets-1982192318584?aff=oddtdtcreator 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/

    23 min

  4. FEB 5

    Why can’t Reform and the Welsh Conservatives answer a simple question?

    Following on from the Eluned Morgan interview the For Wales, See Wales gang discuss what the First Minister said. Is there really a digital revolution coming or did it in fact arrive two decades ago? After dissecting their trip to the Senedd Will, Mel and Robin settle into talk about the plans of Reform and the Welsh Tories to scrap the 20mph limit. Turns out, there isn’t really a plan, just an angry vibe. In the most exciting of news the For Wales, See Wales podcast is back on the road with a live show planned for Aberystwyth on St David’s Day. Get your tickets while you can here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-wales-see-wales-live-tickets-1982192318584?aff=oddtdtcreator 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/

    40 min

  5. FEB 3

    The First Minister Eluned Morgan on the Pod!

    This week Robin, Mel and Will welcome the First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan.  Coming from the fifth floor of Ty Hywel at the Senedd the trio speak to Welsh Labour’s leader over many Haribos.  They discuss everything from her first experiences in politics to how she is trying to get Keir Starmer to give Wales what it so desperately needs. Mel reveals the first time she spoke to the FM while an exasperated Will tries to get to the bottom of what will actually be different if people vote Labour again. In other news: Save the Date! We are hosting a brand new live show at Arad Goch, Bath Street, Aberwystwyth on St David’s Day (Sunday March 1 as you obviously know). Doors at 6.45 and the show starts at 7.00 - Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-wales-see-wales-live-tickets-1982192318584?aff=oddtdtcreator 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/

    47 min

  6. JAN 29

    Do Plaid Cymru have a plan?

    In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales team discuss what Andy Burnham attempting to nab a Westminster seat could mean for Labour’s image across the UK. Will, Mel and Robin discuss how helpful Keir Starmer’s presence in Wales would actually be to Eluned Morgan in the run up to the Senedd Elections. Will divulges details of his interview with Rhun Ap Iorweth. The FWSW trio ask, do Plaid Cymru have a plan for Wales or just banking on being the least worst option? 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/

    33 min

  7. JAN 22

    Sackings, Polls and Attempted Defections

    What a week in Welsh politics. Tory MS James Evans is booted out of the Conservatives for apparently trying to join Reform and then... err... doesn't join Reform. In this week's pod the gang discusses the polling from last week that shows Plaid and the Greens in the lead. Then, in classic For Wales, See Wales style the second we stop recording there is a big announcement with Mr Evans getting the sack. So Robin, Mel and Will are then back for a mini virtual pod at the end of the episode to break down the ongoing saga. 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/

    49 min

  8. JAN 15

    What’s Labour’s plan in Wales?

    The pod is back in the brand spanking new HayMan Media studios.  This week the gang dive into Welsh Labour’s leaked Senedd election plan and ask the question - “really?!”.  They also watch Mike Hedges remain cool, calm and collected in the Welsh Parliament while Andrew RT Davies hides behind a pillar… They finish with Mel furious that a political party has taken the good Mel Owen image and used it for their own benefit.  Bear in mind that this podcast was recorded before the mega poll came out earlier this week. We will be looking at that next week. 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/

    41 min
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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
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 For Wales, See Wales
  • Show Website
    For Wales, See Wales

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