Sosbans and Sidesteps
Episodes
A Moral Victory? | Sosbans and Sidesteps
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks Scarlets fancast, Huw and Martyn discuss the finer details of the Aviva fridge, another spirited performance and a journey home with not...
Free The Front Rowers | Sosbans and Sidesteps
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Jon newydd join Big M on a victory pod at long last. The boys discuss the fact that Big M and Archer Holz have never been seen in the same ro...
The Kemsley Mathias interview - part 2
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Huw sits down with Kemsley Mathias to discuss the finer points of training ground etiquette, why anyone would ever choose to be a prop, the visit of Z...
Below expectations - a reality check. Sosbans and Sidesteps
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big M, New Jon and Huw are back to discuss a below par performance against Connacht and the chances of picking up any wins at all before the end of th...
Is the season over? Sosbans and Sidesteps
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are no prizes for nearly winning and despite improved performances, we came home in 2nd place again, which begs the question, Is the season now ...
At what Cost elow - Sosbans and Sidesteps
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Jon and Huw join Big M to discuss the finer details of the Welsh performance against Scotland and the heavy price that the Scarlets have paid for ...
Still haven't the foggiest - Scarlets fans Podcast
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and New Jon discuss names in a way none of us were expecting before Huw brings some order and the boys get down to discussing what could actuall...
Told You we are good! Sosbans and Sidesteps - a Scarlets fancast
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Huw G and New Jon join Big M to revel in the glory of a home win but more importantly - a performance to be proud of. Also on this weeks pod we have ...
Archie 'The Falcon' Hughes has a chat about #ScavUls and other things
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HG Rugby catches up with friend of the pod Archie Hughes to discuss preparations for this weeks game against Ulster. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC Lear...
Has big Nige saved the Scarlets? | Sosbans and Sidesteps
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The full crew of Big M, Huw, New Jon and Pringle are back to discuss an improved performance against Northampton but we still came away with nothing. ...
Answers given - Jones OUT Davies RETURNS
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Performance Director Leigh Jones has been relieved of his duties while Nigel Davies returns to help to recover this season - In a BONUS episode, Hatti...
Pathetic Pau Pasting - Questions need to be asked
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The usual crew are back to discuss the weekends performance and the inevitable fall out from it - the time for hard questions is here! The weekends f...
The Scarlets Hokey Cokey!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Jon is still recovering from watching the Scarlets capitulation against the Dragons in person but is with us in spirit as Big M and Huw discuss a ...
Cawdors Arms Park - Sosbans and Sidesteps
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and New Jon go looking for Big M who is out partying once again instead of discussing rugby on a podcast! The two big talking points are the W...
We are almost good - Sosbans and Sidesteps
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and New Jon look back at the Bordeaux game as Huw gives his travelling supporter point of view. Then it is time to find out how your local side g...
Back in the big time - nearly! - Sosbans and Sidesteps
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and New Jon join Big M to discuss the frustrating visit of Bristol - who deserved to win, how the game could have gone and a few key moments that ...
Archer Holz - The art of scrummaging
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Jon sits down for a chat with Archer Holz and after trying to discuss his rugby journey, Glasgow, Ned Kelly and the visit of Bristol - they just t...
The kids are alright
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HG Rugby and 'New' Jon discuss the finer points of a great game against Glasgow and what we can take from that game into Europe. Huw had the misfortun...
The Taine Plumtree defence league.
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The bois are joined by new presented Jon to talk about the beautiful Scarlets bois and how they dominated the All Blacks before previewing the Scarlet...
Things might just be ok!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw review the first (ish) block of the URC, discuss the ramifications of the WRU announcement and look forward to what we can expect in the...
Joyless in Jo'Burg
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Big M try to find something positive from the game against the Lions - and it takes a while! Pressure is mounting to deliver a win - or at ...
Not the start we wanted
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been the start to a season that anyone wanted - but Big M and Huw try to find the positives to go forward with, look at our new recruit and ...
The one when there was no game
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw manage to talk about Scarlets rugby for nearly an hour - when there wasn't even a game to discuss! There is more time to discuss the co...
Has pre-season finished?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw are joined by Jon to review the rugby from round 1 of the URC and it wasn't a pleasant weekend. There are a lot of work ons from the ...
Kirby Myhill - The happy hooker is home
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee G sits in for a chat with a returning Scarlets favourite, Kirby Myhill who came home on a short term contract for the start of the season. There ...
Scarlets Depth Chart & Munster memories
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw are back to discuss the Scarlets depth chart and Munster memories - in a lot of detail! The expectations for this season are pretty hi...
The boys are back in town
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw the hat are back to have a chat about the summer goings on, the pre-season games, the new kit and the community game is already in full ...
The Simon Kozlowski interview
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw chats with Simon Kozlowski, the personality behind the House of Sports and Entertainment to discuss some of the finer details behind the agreement...
Fans reaction to St Helens and the House of Luxury
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just to be clear - St Helens is not the House of Luxury! Huw and Lee G drop tools for a chat about this week as a Scarlet Supporter - some of it good...
Scarlets squad rater 2025
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw the hat catch up for one last time this season give their opinions on every Scarlets player over the last season. Who disappointed, who...
The Scarlets Bumper season review - Part 1
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw the Hat return to review the Scarlets season in forensic detail - all the near misses, the could have beens and the 'good games' . It t...
Sad it's over?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw, Ben and Jon take a look back at the final game of the season against Leinster. If you were offered a playoff position and the return of Champion...
Back where we belong
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw are joined by Crys 16 board member and Scarlets super fan Charlie Evans. Together they remember those few hours of pure happiness in bet...
EXCLUSIVE interview with Kelmsley
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw sits down for a chat with Kelmsley Mathias - the tightest vest in the West to discuss the South Africa trip, how the season has gone, his rugby jo...
We have got the bigger boat!
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw talk through the latest in a decent line of 'great wins' against the Lions before discussing the size of the boat needed to land a big ...
The one where we beat Leinster
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M, Huw and Ben discuss beating Leinster, playing Leinster, last weekends game and our game against the league leaders. There is some aeroplane s...
Dan Davis - Hard graft and gratitude
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M sits down for a chat with Dan Davis to talk about the head games in the last part of the season, preparations for Leinster, Judgement Day and of...
How to beat Leinster
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How and Big M scan an eye over the joys of Judgement Day, pick apart the performance, go through the community game results and look ahead to how exac...
We’ll be the judges
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw are back to preview Judgement Day and the prospects of seeing a Scarlets victory. Add in a bit of a chat about the goings on in Welsh ru...
Was it good for you?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M, You Huw and Ben Gie look back on the west Wales derby - what went wrong, what went right and everything in between, We also have the communit...
**EXCLUSIVE** Rupert Moon and being a Scarlet
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M sits down with Scarlets legend Rupert Moon ahead of the West Wales Derby to discuss what it means to be a Scarlet. Rupert takes us through his c...
Sam O'Connor - Legend in waiting
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M sits down for a quick chat with SOC, the next big thing to be put together in the Scarlet forge. The conversation is what you would expect when...
Scarlets - here we go again
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys struggle to put together a positive angle on last weeks performance - it has been an all to familiar theme through the season and it is getti...
Jarrod 'Bobjan' Taylor - a Scarlet heart
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M catches ten minutes with Scarlets back row havoc machine Jarrod Taylor to discuss preparations for the visit of the Stormers, the season so far ...
A Storm is coming! or is it?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M & HG look over the recent squad announcements as well as the small matter of welcoming the Stormers to the Parc #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC ...
When rugby and politics collide
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M is joined by MS Cefin Campbell to discuss the state of Welsh Rugby & what a Plaid Government could do for the Sport. Learn more about your ad...
The **Exclusive** Carwyn Tuipulotu interview
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Big M were joined by former Scarlets number 8 Carwyn Tuipulotu to see how he's settling in Pau, the players he learnt from along the way and h...
Headloss on Belfast!
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads have a lot to get off their chest after Scarlets let a victory slip through their fingers yet again in the URC against Ulster. #Welshrugby ...
Munster Bore Us to Death
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw look back on what went wrong for the Scarlets over in Munster and run down the latest from the community game. #Scarlets #Rugby #URC #...
Scarlets - We are genuinely decent
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The bois look back on the scarlets 6th home win in a row and explain why the league table does not lie #Scarlets #URC #URCgo Learn more about your...
Big M meets Charlie 'Tits' Titcombe
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M is over the moon to meet the next product off the Scarlets Outside Half conveyor belt, Charlie Titcombe. All manner of topics are on the table,...
5 on the bounce! Scarlets v Vannes review
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M, Huw and Ben Jie review the Scarlets challenge cup win over Vannes, what went right then what went wrong and what the team might look like again...
When M met Harry & Iori
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big M sits down with two of the brightest stars in the Scarlets Academy, current Wales U20’s players Harry Thomas & Iori Badham We delve into their ...
Squad chaos at the Scarlets!
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Mart react to the Wales squad and have their say on the Scarlets who should have made in before reviewing the trip to Gloucester and the lates...
Parc Y Fortress
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw, Mart and Bengie review the Scarlets thrilling win over the Dragons and debate how many players will make the six nations squad. #Scarlets #URC ...
How the Scarlets represent West West Wales
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Mart are joined by Scarlets academy coaches Scott Sneddon and Tom Phillips to understand how a kid in Llandovery or Aberystwyth can find their...
A season defining game
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Mart reflect on the loss in the West Wales derby, check in with the Thunder and look ahead to a vital game against the dragons. #Welshrugby ...
Best win of the year....so far!
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Mart break down the revenge win Scarlets got against Black Lion and catch up on the latest community action as well as taking a looking ahead...
Archie Hughes and all things Scarlets
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The next small thing off the West Wales Scrum Half conveyor belt, Archie Hughes talks to Huw about injuries, legends, his rugby journey and the Black ...
In search of revenge after Scarlets v Bayonne
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Big M review the narrow defeat to high flying Bayonne, a storm damanged weekend of community rugby and an exciting ticket giveaway! #Walesrugb...
The one that got away
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw are joined by new member Ben to review an agonising defeat for the Scarlets in Glasgow and look ahead to the opening european match out...
Bring the boys home!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw review every Scarlets player’s performance for Wales this autumn before debating selection for Glasgow next week. #Scarlets #Welshru...
line break fever!
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Carwyn review Scarlets 3rd win in a row and grade the teams performance for the season so far. Welsh Rugby finally has some positives to ta...
Scarlet rag to a bull
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The bois are joined by Scarlets lock Jac Price to review the win over the Bulls and debate who should be starting for Wales this autumn. Learn more ...
Big M chats to Marnus Van Der Merwe
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M chats to fellow front row fanatic and new Scarlets hooker Marnus Van Der Merwe. Together they discuss moving to the Scarlets, settling in and im...
Sosbans and Sidesteps: A win at last!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The bois review Scarlets fifth consecutive win at a packed out Arms Park and discuss selection for the daunting date with the Bulls. Learn more abo...
Proud but grumpy - Sosbans and Sidesteps
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys review another positive performance that ended in defeat and cover all the latest mews coming from Llanelli Learn more about your ad choice...
Chatting with Max Douglas
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to welcome Scarlets new boy Max Douglas to our pod, chatting through his rugby story, his time so far at the Scarlets and why he woul...
Sosbans and Sidesteps: Don’t call it a setback
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are all back together to chat about the SRC, their weekend plans, Strictly… and the Scarlets (far too much about Strictly to be fair! Lea...
Have the Scarlets Finally Cracked It?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Huw review the Scarlets’ thrilling draw away to Benetton, pick out the star performers and name their team to take on Cardiff - In Epis...
Scarlets: Ready to hurt again!
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carwyn and Huw review the final pre season game against Saracens before covering all the latest news and making their predictions for game 1 against ...
Sosbans & Sidesteps: Smoke on the Tigers
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw and Mart review the preseason game up at welford road, chat about the new kit and cover all the latest news out of parc y scarlets Learn more a...
Rebrands and seating plans
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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All bad things come to an end
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys have one last get together this season to run the rule over the squad and the season just gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Season reflections with Bradley Gibson
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huw is joined by Tik Tok sensation and match going Scarlets fan Bradley Gibson! They discuss meeting meeting Dupon, keepie-uppies with Ken amd what i...
Ending on a high - but still ending
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss signing, the Wales squad and another win - this week had them all! The terrific trio (Trademark pending) digest another week of being...
The Good old days
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys look forward to the final game of the season whilst also taking a trip down memory lane on the 7th anniversary of our famous Pro 12 title win...
Why Eddie James is the next Dan Carter
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads review the vital win away in Parma, the brilliant Scarlets travelling support and THAT Nigel Walker interview. Learn more about your ad choic...
Foxy - Drovers and the end of the season
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Boy and Carwyn are missing Big M as Big M tries to find a suitable Wifi connection once again but they battle on discussing the departure of Scarl...
Ulster Showdown and Drovers Treble?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys preview Ulster’s visit to the Parc and what would be a positive result. Also look at Llandovery’s surge into a second consecutive league ...
Surviving the Sharks
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are shocked to discover that Quins have managed to work out how to attach names to try scorers and enjoy Big M's community run down as we rea...
The Sheriff has left the building - a tribute to the Scarlets legend
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are joined by Carwyn Evans from Pod Cymru to discuss the retirement of the Sheriff and the gap it will leave at the Scarlets. They discuss th...
Big M meets the Wanderers
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M catches up with Llanelli Wanderers after their Cup Winning Day out at the Principality and pursuit of a League & Cup Double. Head Coach Sean Gal...
Scarlets Fever - with Scott Sneddon
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are joined by Scott Sneddon, Lead Coach at Scarlets Academy, to discuss all things Academy related and the Scarlets future. There is a lot to...
Scarlets Fever: Transfer rumours and Cup winners
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the 2 Cup winning teams (Drovers & Wanderers) from the region and analysing the current Scarlets transfer rumours and squad gaps Learn more...
Matters arising after the Glasgow game
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee G steps into Big M's shoes for the community game run down while this weeks hot seat is filled by Ben Evans who joins Huw 'Cat Boy' to discuss a b...
Supporters don't like it when we win?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys take on the difficult task of discussing a win - and why some supporters don't like it - and why positivity is a strong force. They also disc...
A message to Gatland and the WRU
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back after a week off with stories of trips to Spain, Newcastle Emlyn and mowing the lawn! They try to help Gatland out by explaining jus...
The Connacht post mortem and stuff about Thunder!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys play a game of who has the worst signal throughout the show - it is difficult to establish a winner! They manage to get through Big M's commu...
The Wales game, Connacht, Community game and a Charity idea
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys chat through a few charity ideas for Christmas - yes that is right! and then get a full community game run down from Big M before a full brie...
Are we a Drovers Podcast yet?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Catboy start of being excited about the Welsh Prem and Brython Thunder before finishing off depressed about the Scarlets… Learn more about...
Previewing Munster game with Caolan Scullly
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M and Catboy get the view from the opposition ahead of the Munster game from Red army podcast host Caolan Scully. They also run down a huge week o...
Sparrows and Thunder - Scotland/England and Exeter - rugby stuff
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might expect this weeks episode to be a bit shorter - Big M's community review is a fair bit shorter, Huws magic numbers are brief and Lee G's fun...
Listeners questions with Jon Daniels, Scarlets General Manager of Rugby
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Daniels, Scarlets General manager of rugby, chats to the boys about rugby, signings, the academy, the future, the squad and all manner of other th...
The one that is probably worth watching on Youtube
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have all the usual stuff this week - Big M's community round up, Cat Boys Magic Numbers and the long awaited start of Griff's Grumble and then we h...
Bonus Pod - Big M chat with Newcastle Emlyn RFC
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big M indulges his passion for community rugby with Newcastle Emlyn committee man Gwion Dafydd. They discuss the history of the club, the junior secti...
Bonus Pod with Javan Sebastian
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for the Scarlets v Edinburgh game, we were lucky enough to have a chat with Ex Scarlets and current Edinburgh prop - Javan Sebastian. We...
This is what a turnaround feels like
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are feeling positive after a half decent display against Clermont (with the exception of 19 minutes in the middle) and are keen to share thei...
Trying to keep it positive - let's see how we get on!
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys start the new year as they plan to continue - looking for positives and talking about all sorts of stuff that are completely not related to r...
The fall out from the Black Lion game and some honest talking.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Lion was a result of more than a couple of years of decline and mis-management at the Scarlets - it was hard to take and hard to watch. We d...