The Catflap Chats Podcast

What a chat. I have never had a conversation like this. Drug Smuggling, both Hash and Cocaine. Over 14.5 years in Prison. Venezuela. Columbia. Portugal. The UK. The Cali Cartel (In Columbia). Getting caught. Being a transporter.  It is honestly mind blowing, and that is only the stuff he's allowed to talk about.  Thanks always Tiny Rebel Brewery, Nathaniel Cars, Dragon Signs and Heatforce UK 

Loved the honesty from Zack. He may be a professional athlete now (and look like he was carved out of Handsome Granite), but has spent years growing up having a bad relationship with food, which is actually really relatable. He's risen to the top of the Crossfit community through grit, resilience and a determination based on his WHY, and after a disrupted 2020/21, I can't wait to see where he goes...

One of my favourite episodes. The ones where you're an hour in without realising, and could chat for way longer. Luke is superb, giving honest insight in to Team Sky, Ineos Grenadiers, life in the TDF and other Grand Tours. The brutal realities of professional cycling and more - All a few days before the UCI Worlds in Flanders, for Team GB. www.roweandking.com www.catflapchats.co.uk Thanks always...

This episode had every emotion going. Dad the Dish has spent the last year showing everyone how to cook amazing meals at home, with step by step guides on Instagram and Tiktok. It has gone that well, he's grown to 124k followers on Insta, 74k on Tiktok, and has helped loads of people in the community by giving back.  That's incredible, for a guy who was once homeless as an adult and had nothing, a...

Good to catch up with Rob, reflecting on a quality career. 2 Lions Series, 3 RWC's, and played with and against the best players in the world. One of only 5 Welsh scrum halves to reach the 50 cap mark, and even got a Lions Test start, before his first Lions tour...A Club career spanning 3 countries, with some great highs and lows too.  A thanks always Heatforce, Dragon Signs, Nathaniel Car Sales,...

Only Fans is something I get asked about a lot, so it was great to have Alaw on to discuss all things OF, especially as it has been in the news the past few weeks.  She talks about some of the myths around it, what life is like as a content creator, dating whilst on OF, and the -ve's that come with the +ve's too. People and the internet are weird, that's for sure!  www.catflapchats.com Thanks alwa...

Loved this one. Having met Nicky recently, he's a good bloke, and I can see why he was so popular with his former teams. An amazing club career, which never quite rewarded him with what I feel he deserved at international level, but no regrets all the same.  Great attitude, took himself out of his comfort zone, and reaped the rewards away from the Welsh spotlight. Successful post career too, which...

I loved this chat, and so grateful to Natalie for coming on, so close after Tokyo 2020. Raw and emotional at times, coming to terms with a personally frustrating games, knowing she didn't achieve what she set out for. Some of the lessons she talks about in terms of being a girl and body weight etc are so important for athletes growing up. Personally, her career to date has been amazing, and I can'...

I loved this episode. To overcome a bike accident that puts you in a wheelchair, and then head to Tokyo as an Olympian, is incredible.  Honest and raw about the lows of life, and the highs of competing. I can't wait to see how Thomas and Team GB gets on!  www.catflapchats.com Thanks always Dragon Signs, Heatforce, Nathaniel Cars, LT Scaffold and Tiny Rebel Brewery

I noticed #HerGameToo trending on Twitter, and saw their video too. It made me think (coupled with what happened at the Euros final), what is it like for Women fans in Football Thought provoking, both inspiring and shocking in equal measures, I love the work Caz and the girls are doing, and the growing support from professionals in the game.  I have an 8 year old daughter who loves footy, and if s...

What a whirlwind of an episode. I was lucky to get a quick hour with Ebanie, and she just brings raw, unfiltered chat with a lot of energy!  World Title fights. Breaking your ankle on debut, and winning. Selling dirty socks. Trusting no-one. Creating your own luck. UK fight fans. Resilience. Not judging a book by it's cover.  I loved it, and can't wait to see her fight again in 2 weeks!  Thanks al...

Loved this. A promising career at the Ospreys with approx 80 caps, & talks of a Welsh call up, all stopped by repeated concussions, affecting Ben's everyday life. Fast forward a few years & he is carving out a new career in Rugby, with @therugbytrainer on Instagram - Funny, insightful & engaging content for any rugby player who wants to get better! There's a good few life lessons in here, that's f...

What a chat. Nicky is honest, and so relaxed about life, it's refreshing to see. What a career, playing for some of the biggest clubs in England, and also Wales, France and NZ.  4 Rugby World Cups, a heap of stories, playing with the likes of Serevi and CauCau, but it's the simple things in life he loves. Friends, family, and being a good bloke.  www.catflapchats.com Thanks always LT Scaffold Serv...

Unreal chat with Mason. It's been a mixed start to his UFC career, but I loved how brutally honest he is about it all, and I have no doubt he will be a UFC world champion in time, after being a 2 weight Cage Warriors Champion. It is amazing a man who pays the bills with controlled violence, can talk to articulately and with such clarity.  Check out www.catflapchats.com for our new merch coming, an...

Good to catch up with George after a successful first season out in Japan. Fascinating to hear his journey and thought process on leaving Saracens for Japan, and his desire to travel the world to gather experiences.  He's sacrificed a lot to do that - comfort zones, relationships, England and maybe even Lions caps, but its great to see he's content with his decision, and happy how well it's gone. ...

What a fantastic bloke Greg is, and some personal journey he's been on. We actually hardly spoke about Rugby, so will be getting him back in for part 2. We spoke about some really thought provoking topics - Mental Health, The Peoples Captain beers and how that started, what it actually stands for, society, social media, counselling, depression, all linking back to Rugby and Greg's experiences.  Co...

Good to catch up solo with one half of FourFive CBD, one of my best mates, Dom Day. What a Career - Wales, Saracens, Melbourne Rebels, Toyota Verblitz, Bath and the Scarlets. RWC15, 6 Nations, European Cups and Premiership wins.  Loved getting in to what makes Dom tick, and feel more players should experience what the world has to offer Rugby players around the globe.  Thanks always LT Scaffold, J...

What a great bloke. Having been through a mental journey over the last however many years, from growing up in Devon, to the Rio2016 Olympics, and then getting wrongfully banned from the sport, Sonny is living proof you can do anything, and make your life better, if you're passionate enough about it. Fashion designing, Podcasts, his academy and various elite level lifting manuals, and more... Check...

Most 22 year olds I knew growing up, wanted to live for the weekends, chase the opposite sex, and enjoy life... Rylee is very much focused on one thing - Being the best Goalkeeper in the world one day. The confidence is amazing. I loved getting an insight in to playing football in Canada, her roots to Liverpool FC, playing College Soccer in the USA, and her dreams of being No1 for both LFC and Can...

This was both inspiring and informative. Alix is a fantastic bloke, and his positivity since revealing his condition, and the condition of others, has been unreal. It was a real pleasure to get to understand him, his story, but the changes he wants to see to make the game of Rugby (and other contact sports), safer for all, whilst making it more enjoyable to watch.  Give www.headforchange.org.uk a...

Scott is a top bloke, and loving his rugby atm. Absolutely love the brutal honesty about a heap of topics - Rugby, Wales, Harlequins, Addictions, judging people wrongly, and more!  Hopefully there's a few messages here people can relate to, and i love how he's evolved and grown as a person, to enjoy his rugby and life the way he wants.  Thanks always LT Scaffold, Tiny Rebel Brewery, RUME Barbersho...

What a top bloke Leon is - Cutting his teeth in the pro game, and aiming to get on the European Tour this year, we spoke about life in Pro Golf away from the elite, and what it takes both physically and mentally, to keep earning each week.  Despite the slog, he loves it, and is probably a bit different to your average Golfers.  Thanks to FourFiveCBD for hooking the chat up, Leon is one of their Te...

Loved finding more about the TikTok world that Sarah joined in Lockdown 1. Dancing kept her sane during Lockdown, and she's found a following over on TikTok, joining in various trends, challenges and Lip-Syncs, with over 328k followers on there now (@sarahjaneunderwood) It comes with its challenges though - Social pressures, trolls, opinions and keeping her daughter safe on there.  Thanks JBG Grou...

It's funny when you meet and chat with someone who's highlights reel you'd often chat about and try to emulate when you were still playing.  Unbelievable player, who's rebuilding his reputation down in South Wales. Weirdly, we hardly spoke about rugby, but more about life, his highs and lows in equal measures, and how he's grown as a person through adversity.  Will get Rangi on again to chat about...

Without spoiling the rest, imagine going to Uni, just to take the £4000 Student loan, and use it to build a property portfolio... There's more to it, but what a mad story!  Motivational speaking, business events, properties and investments, Sunil has made the best of what could have been a bad situation.  Thanks to our partners @Ron Skinner & Sons, LT Scaffold Services, Rume Barbershop, JBG Group...