Smart Welsh People with Dean Burnett

Smart Welsh People with Dean Burnett

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Nicki Grierson (doesn’t believe Mariah Carey has ever eaten a crisp)

Nicki Grierson is an acclaimed Welsh food blogger with both French and Italian ancestry, so she’s clearly well disposed to discuss all things cuisine. In this episode, we cover Nicki’s family history and interesting genesis of European multiculturalism in the melting pot of Port ...  Show more

Dan Thomas (is not the next Bill Hicks)

Dan Thomas is a brilliant comedian and a prominent member of the burgeoning Welsh language stand up scene. He was also born in the same room as Christian Bale, although not at the same time, and their careers subsequently went in different directions. In this episode, we discuss ...  Show more

Dr Matt Morgan (Saves lives with giraffe-based technology)

Dr Matt Morgan was born and raised in Neath, South Wales, and is now a consultant Intensive Care doctor, so is right on the frontline of the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, recorded several weeks before the Coronavirus situation really kicked off (althou ...  Show more

Mat Troy (is a spoken word guru who drew cartoons for a rugby club)

Mat Troy is a stalwart of the South Wales spoken word and creative writing scene, but also dabbles in stand-up, screenwriting, broadcasting, and more. He is also a ‘valley boy’ like host Dean Burnett, hailing from the Rhondda, so they obviously have a lot of overlapping experienc ...  Show more

Carys Eleri has a working relationship with a sex shop

Carys Eleri is an actor, singer, entertainer, composer, writer, and more. She is known for prominent Welsh language TV roles, but is currently touring her award-winning self-penned neuroscience-infused solo comedy musical show. It was a conversation between Carys and host Dean th ...  Show more