The 218 Podcast

The Olympic gold medalist discusses all of the the highs and lows of his life on the release of his biography, Track Record: Darren Campbell. 

In this captivating podcast, the very likable Campbell talks openly about what he has achieved during his sprinting and business career. Olympic and European golds, coaching rugby and football stars like Johna Lomu and Andre Shevchenko how to sprint and how he nearly represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games. 

On the flip side, life hasn't been plain sailing for the Moss Side boy. Being a part of a gang in Manchester and the murder of a friend motivated his move to South Wales. Suffering from depression following a car crash early in his career and a near death experience in 2018 have all been battles he has overcome. 

Moving to outskirts of Newport to train with Colin Jackson and Linford Christie may have saved his life but also his athletics career.... which easily could have been a footballing one!

So much mores is discussed in this podcast and Darren's book... his life could easily be turned into a film!

Links 

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The former Dragons coach chats Wales v Ireland, Wayne Pivac, Byron Hayward, AWJ, Welsh rugby academies and of course his life post Dragons with Owain Gwynedd.

He certainly enjoyed his time in Wales and made friends for life but poor result meant his re-build project was cut short.

He's now enjoy life in Dublin and coaches Bective Rangers.... but he has no desire to return to top flight coaching.

Jackman is certainly one that will be joining our rugby hospitality event in the future. The former Irish international player still has his finger on the pulse and has the inside track on so many things.

The former dual code rugby international joins Owain Gwynedd Griffith for a look back at his career.

He played as a back row forward for Wales, where he won ten caps between 1987 and 1990.[ He also played rugby union for Neath RFC before moving to rugby league, playing second-row for Warrington Wolves and Workington Town R.L.F.C.

He also played for the Wales and Great Britain national rugby league teams.

In 2003 he took over as coach of Neath RFC from Lyn Jones. Due to his success at the club he is regarded as a local hero, leading Neath RFC to four Premiership titles in successive years and three cup final wins.

He joined new Italian rugby team AIRONI RUGBY, originally as a defence coach, a position he previously filled with the Ospreys Rugby and Wales. He became Head Coach on 7 November 2010 after Franco Bernini was sacked after not winning any of their games up to that point.

In July 2012 Phillips was appointed head coach of Italian club Rugby Viadana 1970, before stints with London Welsh, Neath and more recently has Head Coach of Wales Women.

Cardiff City and Wales international talks to Geraint Hardy about his journey to professional football, his love for his dogs, his drive to become a welsh regular and how he played for free to prove he was good enough to be a pro. 

Wil is an example to all that the route to the top isn't straight forward and it takes drive, determination and self belief. A perfect listen for any football fan and youngsters who wants to succeed in the game

Brad Mooar, Scarlets head coach looks back at his year in West Wales before starting his new role as New Zealand All Blacks Assistant coach.   Brad speaks fondly of his time in Llanelli with 218 Events' Owain Gwynedd, as he has seen it as a privilege to have been a custodian of the head coach role.

The former WWE Wrestler and ITV Gladiator joins Owain Gwynedd from his home in Las Vegas to discuss his exciting and varied career.  

Now performing as the Chief Archer in Cirque Soleil, KA production in Vegas, Barri Griffiths, better known as Mason Ryan in wrestling circles, had 4 year spell as a Superstar with the WWE.  

He looks back at the time he made his debut on ‘Monday Night RAW’ with CM Punk and the New Nexus and how he then got invited to John Cena’s tour bus for a few too many drinks.   He also recalls when he met his doppelgänger Dave Bautista and even Ray Mysterio was confused.Mason Ryan had some memorable bouts on ‘pay per view’ Survivor Series and Royal Ruble with Booker T. Randy Orton, Big Show and The Great Khali were all memorable moments in is career.   

Way before the WWE came calling, and then known as Barri 10ft to his friends, he worked as a carpenter in his family’s business. During this time he started taking bodybuilding seriously as a knee injury curtailed his football (soccer) ambitions.   He recalls his fond relationship with mentor and promoter Orig Williams, the man who gave Barri the platform to develop his wrestling skills. Soon enough, thank to his 6’6” and 20st physique, and thanks to Orig’s salesman techniques, ITV’s Gladiators TV programme came calling - and the Goliath was unleashed on the contenders.His first taste of prime time TV gave Barri the belief to join the WWE and head to Tampa. The beginning of his new life in the U.S.A.    

Real estate investment is one of Barri's latest projects and he has set up a podcast called 'Wrestling With Real Estate' discussing his new passion.

 All is discussed in this entertaining podcast.  

Links
You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZIanxPyOhKn3vTZsNI4WA
Website  https://www.wrestlingwithrealestate.com
Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/barriwwre/