Louis Rees-Zammit took a leap and switched lanes while the world watched. A story of chasing the big dream and figuring out who you are when everyone’s already decided.
After the interview with the man himself, what to make of what he says?
5 Mar 2026
5. The Interview
Gareth finds himself at the door of the man himself for an honest, open, unfiltered chat.
26 Feb 2026
4. You’ve Got Mail
After months of chasing Welsh rugby’s global superstar, has Gareth Rhys Owen finally got his man?
Written and Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Script Editor – Tim Wheeler
Mixing and Sound Design – Meic Parry
Producer - Rhodri Jones
19 Feb 2026
3. Something's Changed
Gareth Rhys Owen investigates where rugby and star players like Louis Rees-Zammit fits in the new Wales.
Presented and written by Gareth Rhys Owen
Script Editor - Tim Wheeler
Mixing and Sound Design - Meic Parry
Producer - Rhodri Jones
12 Feb 2026
2. On Any Given Sunday
Wales' brightest rugby star shocks the world as he quits the game for a shot at the NFL.
5 Feb 2026
1. Hail Mary
After returning from chasing his American Football dream, can Louis Rees-Zammit help Welsh rugby get out of its current nightmare? Gareth Rhys Owen goes on his own quest to find out.
Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Script Editor – Tim Wheeler
Producer - Rhodri Jones
Mixing and Sound Design – Meic Parry
Commissioner – Bridget Curnow
4 Feb 2026
Introducing ... Golden Boy: Louis Rees-Zammit
Gareth Rhys Owen investigates if Louis Rees-Zammit, who quit rugby to pursue his American Football dream, can now, after his return, help Welsh rugby through its current nightmare
13 Mar 2025
8. Resolution
Gareth Rhys Owen's quest to speak to rugby star Gavin Henson reaches its conclusion.
Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Produced by Andrew Richards
Written by Gareth Rhys Owen and Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
6 Mar 2025
7. Shave Away
Gareth Rhys Owen takes a deep dive into Gavin Henson's most iconic moment and seeks some guidance with his current predicament.
Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Written and produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
27 Feb 2025
6. My House On My Hill
Gareth Rhys Owen turns to the past after his quest to speak to rugby star Gavin Henson hits a bump in the road.
Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Written and produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
20 Feb 2025
5. Control
Gareth Rhys Owen makes contact with Gavin Henson and learns about the fame game as his quest to interview the rugby star continues.
Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
14 Feb 2025
4. Unicorn
Gareth Rhys Owen's quest to speak to former rugby star Gavin Henson takes a surprising turn after Henson returns to playing rugby again. Gareth now has to scramble into action to see if he can make contact with him for an interview.
Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
6 Feb 2025
3. We All Have Rumours
Gareth Rhys Owen tracks down a 'ghost' to learn more about a tumultuous time in Gavin Henson's career.
Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
30 Jan 2025
2. Blinking Massive
In order to learn more about Gavin Henson's life in the spotlight, Gareth Rhys Owen begins his quest to speak to the man himself by diving back through noughties nostalgia and speaking to journalists who covered him at the beginning of his career to understand why he was so popular and if anyone remains in touch with him.
Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
30 Jan 2025
1. Fascination
After starring in Wales' 2005 Grand Slam win, Gavin Henson went from rugby player to superstar. He was on the front and back pages of newspapers and magazines, on red carpets, on chat shows, on reality TV; he was everywhere. And then he wasn't. Gareth Rhys Owen wants to speak to him about this time in his life. But what if he doesn't want to be found?
Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen
Produced by Andrew Richards
Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry
Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
27 Jan 2025
Introducing Golden Boy: Finding Gavin Henson
Rugby star Gavin Henson was everywhere. Then he wasn’t. Gareth Rhys Owen wants to speak to him about it all. But what if he doesn’t want to be found?
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.5 / 5
44 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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47
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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