As part of Gŵyl 2021 we produced a series of inspirational podcasts with speakers from our local community and beyond, hosted and produced by our Radio Platfform team.

The podcasts explore topics and stories that connect people and feature personal narratives and poetic monologues, curated with a kaleidoscope of music, audio archive and sound effects, to create a tapestry of words and sound.

BEYOND THE BINARY

Ren Heulyn Tryner is joined by their guest Kay R Dennis to discuss their experiences of exploring their gender. This thought-provoking discussion asks you questions to help you to know yourself better and offers an interesting insight into gender identity. 

IS CARDIFF THE NEXT ATLANTIS?

Well, with global warming on the rise, this could very well be the case. Agathe Dijoud is joined by Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales to discuss Wales’ unique one-of-a-kind legislation and how young people can rise up and hold governments and bodies to account.

WELSH IDENTITY

In a modern Wales, what does it mean to be Welsh? With the Welsh language facing on-going challenges, Teifi James and Cerys Davage are joined by actor Ieuan Rhys to discuss the Welsh language, their experiences of the world as Welsh people and how being Welsh makes them feel. 

WOMEN IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY

Dominika Rau is joined by the lovely Catryn Ramasut of IeIe Productions and talented cinematographer Emily Almond Barr to discuss everything about being a woman in the creative world - from facing hardships from male counterparts to how they're leaving the doors open for women to follow in their footsteps.

BEING A CREATIVE DURING LOCKDOWN

Artist and radio presenter Ez Rah is joined by Magugu, a rapper from Cardiff who has continued to release music and achieve global success with his unique pidgin-rap style.

Ez Rah is also joined by Tumi Williams aka Skunkadelic, the lead frontman of the band Afro Cluster who started his own food business Jolloff House Party during lockdown.

All three artists discuss their musical journeys and lockdown as well as life outside of music; discussing the positives and negatives from 2020.