Comedy travel podcast Pod of Wales

Liven up your morning commute, lunch break or evening bath by taking a quick trip to Cymru, with the help of the Pod of Wales podcast.

Pod of Wales is the audio equivalent of hitching a ride around Wales with two of the country's funniest people, visiting well known landmarks and attractions, sampling regional cuisine, meeting local characters, and staying in the most stunning locations.

The show is co-hosted by Welsh comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, whose voice may be familiar to listeners from stints on popular panel shows such as Would I Lie to You?, and Esyllt Sears, as heard on BBC Radio 4 and 4 Extra.

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Produced by Little Wander, the team behind the internationally renowned Machynlleth Comedy Festival, the podcast follows the duo as they voyage across the country, from Llangollen in the North to Hay-on-Wye in the South.

Esyllt says, ‘I always knew Wales was something special but allowing myself to be a tourist in my own country has opened my eyes to so much that I had never encountered or dared explore before. We have eaten, drank, laughed and spoken to so many passionate advocates across the length and breadth of this land in the hope it inspires others to come and experience it for themselves.’

Episodes of the latest podcast are embedded below. It’s a fun-filled, whirlwind tour of the nation that should provide ample inspiration for your own Welsh overland odyssey.

Pod of Wales: The Preselli Hills

Kiri and Esyllt get to know the magical area of the Preselli Hills. In this episode they visit historical sites Pentre Ifan and Carnedd Meibion Owen, as well as renowned community spaces Tafarn Sinc and Dyffryn Arms (aka Bessie’s) finishing up with a cyanotype workshop at local artist Linda Norris’ gallery.

Pod of Wales: Flintshire

Kiri and Esyllt take a trip to Flintshire where they stay in the UK’s only residential library, take a tour of the Hawarden Estate, get to know some of Ruthin’s most historical buildings, try their hand at floristry, and test their bravery with some abseiling.

Pod of Wales: Swansea & The Gower

Kiri and Esyllt head to Swansea where they explore Swansea Albert Hall, visit the Glynn Vivian Gallery, indulge in a whisky tasting at Penderyn Copperworks Distillery, and test their surfing skills.

Pod of Wales: Hay -on-Wye

Kiri and Esyllt take a trip the charming book town of Hay-on-Wye. In this episode we follow them as they explore the market, try their hand at ceramics, take part in archery, and test their resilience with some canoeing down the River Wye.

Pod of Wales: Penllyn ac Ynys Enlli / Llŷn Peninsula & Bardsey Island

Join Kiri and Esyllt as they get to know the magical area of Pen Llŷn. In this episode, they will visit local projects Felin Uchaf, Plas Carmel, and the Pen Llŷn Marine Mammal Project, stay under the stars at Glampio Coed, and take a trip across to Ynys Enlli.