The Green Man Podcast

In this final episode of the Green Man Podcast 2025, we're joined by the award-winning Welsh comedian, Anna Thomas, in conversation with Cassandra Jenkins, ahead of her set at the Far Out stage. We're also joined by Jacob Alon and John Grant backstage at the Walled Garden. "Anna Thomas is an award-winning comedian, originally hailing from Carmarthenshire, South Wales. She wrote and starred in ‘Lad...

We're backstage at the podcast tent as Taff Rapids, and comedian Jarred Christmas talk about music and comedy. We then meander through Einstein's Garden to Chai Wallahs to hear Adwaith and Derya Yildrim chat about the magic of Green Man festival. Taff Rapids, Cardiff’s bluegrass sensation, is taking the international stage by storm with a unique blend of original bluegrass compositions and their o...

JOHN HARRIS has a weekly column in The Guardian, hosts its Politics Weekly UK podcast, and co-created its BAFTA-nominated video series Anywhere But Westminster. He also writes regularly for Mojo, and is the author of the acclaimed pop-cultural history of the 1990s The Last Party, as well as the definitive work on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of The Moon. His latest book, Maybe I'm Amazed, tells the...

In this two part episode, we're backstage at the legendary Chai Wallahs, where we hear from Aziza Jaye, Amy True & Madly as they discuss their new project Conn3ct three - a project born out of a desire to connect souls, connect musical heritage, connect powerful female spirit, connect audiences, and collectively share the energy that each of these unique performers bring in one monumental show. We...

A journalist since 1988, Keith Cameron is currently a contributing editor at MOJO. He previously worked for Sounds and New Musical Express, and his writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, Scotland On Sunday, Kerrang! and Q. His many and varied interviewees include AC/DC, Arctic Monkeys, Kate Bush, Nick Cave, Paul McCartney, Nirvana, Oasis, R.E.M., Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, U2 and...

The Magic of Sain Records - Don Leisure in conversation with Andy Votel Respected producer and DJ Don Leisure brings to life his recent Tyrchu Sain album, a favourite on BBC Radio 6 Music and an album with history and tales to tell. It's a beat tape, a mix tape and a respectful homage and reimagining of the Sain Records back catalogue - Wales’ oldest and most influential record label.

With the tickets sold out for Green Man 2026, we look back at this year's festival. First up, we hear from Just Mustard and Caroline backstage at the Far Out stage. They talk about preparing for their shows, producing their albums, and where the best place is to record their music. We then take a wander across to Cinedrome, for another wonderful conversation with film critic Jason Solomons. This t...

Founded in 2024 by Kathryn Tann and Robert Harries, two editors determined to help put Wales and Welsh writing on the UK map – and far beyond – Folding Rock publishes the best new creative prose: fiction, non-fiction, and everything in between. The magazine showcases exciting work from writers of all kinds and stages. With a combination of special commissions and open submissions, it brings togeth...

In this next episode of the Green Man podcast, we're a fly on the wall to a conversation between Nadia Reid and Tom Sharkett from the band W.H.Lung, but now a member of Nadia's band. Together, they reflect on some of their favourite performances at Green Man over the years. In the second half of this episode, we're joined by Jason Solomons from the Cinedrome, as he talks to Emilíana Torrini and Zo...

The Pedal Emporium share how they bring the sparkle to Little Folk, PVA discuss their favourite festival memories, and Welsh comedian Anna Thomas talks to Green Man Rising 2025 winners about the importance of creating opportunities for new artists. Based in South Wales, the Pedal Emporium specialises in creating fun bicycle powered activities to promote cycling & sustainability. These marvelous ma...

A glimpse into some of the fun had at Green Man's Little Folk this year. The Flying Seagull Project share how their project started, as well as their aims to bring a little light to darker times. Familia De Noche discuss how they brought 'Clown School' to Little Folk field this year. The Flying Seagull Project was founded in 2008 to bring happiness to children and communities in crisis, marginalis...

Delve into the mystical world of Charlotte Church, like you've never seen her before. In this part meditation, part interview with Huw Stephens at the Talking Shop on Friday afternoon at Green Man 2025, Charlotte takes us on a journey of reconnection to our breath, with nature, and with her healing retreat centre - The Dreaming - in the depths of the Elan Valley, Wales. Charlotte Church is an awar...

What do you get if you invite 2 comedians to Einstein's Garden…? A rather joyous walk-around exploring covering chicken's personalities and renewable energy. The Green Man podcast team take a walk beyond the Helter Skelter to the secret Wishbone tent to speak to drag artists Dolly Trolley and Rhys' Pieces about their performance at Green Man 2025. Broadside Hacks find sanctuary under a shady tree...

We've got a real cross section of Green Man Festival in this episode. Fresh from opening the Far Out stage on Thursday, Heartworms sits down for an intimate look into her inspirations and how she prepares for going on stage. The wonderful Last Laugh comedians Nicola Mantallios and Kerris Gibson share how important it is to be authentic on stage, and the diversity of the GM comedy tent. A firm favo...

Feeling inspired to start a band? Come to the Mountain Stage, where Ishmael Ensemble & Los Campesinos! reflect on their careers, the people who have championed them along the way, and how to get your music out there. We then wander through Einstein's Garden and up to Cinedrome where the host of the Cinedrome Jason Solomons talks to Adrian Utley about the film 137. Pete Cunningham cut his teeth as...

*This episode contains discussion of personal experiences, including references to sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest, based on their own experiences, and do not necessarily reflect those of the producers or this podcast. No allegations are made against any named individual. Listener discretion is advised.* The light sti...

Icons in their respective fields and admirers of one another's work, Stewart Lee and Richard Dawson discuss their creative processes as well as what they're up to at this years' festival. Stewart Lee delivered an extended set at Green Man 2025 ("world's greatest living stand-up" - The Times) An a cappella song about a man in the 1500s in Hexham, a 41-minute track, albums that channel the voices of...

After their Friday afternoon performance on the Mountain Stage, which saw members of the crowd giving their best shot at gospel, Annie and daughter Anjessica reflect on their show - and which wannabe gospel singer they liked the best. We're also joined by Last Laugh comedians Daman Bamrah + Gavin Osborn. Daman gives an insight into MCing to a festival crowd, while Gavin talks about 'playing the hi...

Wow. What. A. Festival. Let’s hit the ground running in ’25 with a kick off to match the energy of the weekend. Mercury Prize winners and Far Out Stage headliners English Teacher get chatty outside the podcast tent with gothic folk New York duo Sex Week, chatting first time festival moments and the best grub for a weekend in the fields. Then we join Jason Solomons, head of the Cinedrome for a chat...

In the final instalment of the Green Man 2025 preview, we're joined by Jimmy Watkins from Running Punks, who invites you to swap the cider, put on your trainers and head for a brisk morning jog around the Glanusk Estate. We're also joined by festival director Fiona Stewart and Welsh comedian Anna Thomas, who talk about the Green Man Trust, the charitable arm of the event. It runs a year-round oper...

In this episode we hear from Welsh band Melin Melyn, talking to Green Man stalwart Pictish Trail about their first times at the festival, camping next to Kneecap at Glastonbury, the bubble machine...and exactly how to pronounce Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). We're also joined by The Beatles Dub Club, who played their first show at Chai Wallahs here at Green Man in 2021, and has since taken i...

Kicking off the Green Man podcast 2025 , we’re joined by Last Laugh comedian Kate Cheka and British-born Nigerian spoken-word artist & musician Joshua Idehen. Kate’s bringing her mum, and is camping. Joshua is very much not bringing his mum - or camping, but having visited the festival in previous years he’s offering her - and you, some top tips on how to get the best out of your weekend in the mo...

For the series finale of the Green Man Podcast 2024 please enjoy Huw Stephens chatting to Jude Rogers recorded live at the Talking Shop this August. Huw Stephens broadcasts on BBC Radio 6 Music on his daily drivetime show, guest presents on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live and hosts weekly shows in both English and Welsh on BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru. He co-founded the Welsh Music Prize and Cardif...

A joyous return to the fields of Green Man 2024 with none other than festival MD Fiona Stewart herself. She is joined by former royal nanny and keen fisher Tiggy Pettifer, to discuss the River Usk that runs along the Green Man site, and the importance of conservation efforts needed in Wales. Then we rejoin comic and Welsh wonder Esyllt Sears, who spends Sunday afternoon at Green Man meeting Little...

As we come towards the end of our 2024 series, we’re taking things up a notch with Manchester band Maruja, known for going hell-for-leather in their punk jazz vigour, joined in our studio (read: tent) by Big Special, whose working-class anger melds with anthemic punchy pop, and left crowds reeling at their Sunday night Rising stage headline set. And then it’s time to get lost in the world of Welsh...