A brand-new Welsh language podcast, Nigel Owens Dan Bwysau, is being launched on BBC Sounds by the former international rugby union referee.
The series from BBC Radio Cymru seeks to find out how some of Wales’ sports stars cope under pressure as Nigel chats with them.
How do the stars manage the immense pressure and expectations they face when stepping onto the playing field? No one understands the sacrifices and difficult decisions required to reach the top better than Nigel.
Ahead of the launch, Nigel Owens said: “It’s been a real pleasure chatting and laughing with some of Wales’s champions. I feel very grateful they’ve been so open with me about their experiences, the mental and physical strain of being at the top, and the moments that shaped their lives.
“Join me on BBC Sounds to hear it all, covering everything from rugby and football to athletics and cycling.”
Cage fighter, Brett Johns is the first guest of the series. As a shy child, he faced periods of being bullied at school before discovering confidence in the fighting ring.
Since then, he has grown into an iconic figure in the world of cage fighting, but in this episode, he talks about the physical and mental challenges he has faced to rise to the top of his sport.
Other guests lined up include rugby player Elinor Snowsill; Wales’ most capped rugby player, Ken Owens; Olympic cyclist Manon Lloyd; former footballer and presenter Iwan Roberts; and Paralympic athlete Aled Sion Davies.
The weekly podcast launches on BBC Sounds form Tuesday 4 March.
