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#154: International Velvet

A bit of a change of pace this week as Ryan is joined by James Cuff and Neil Collins from the Welsh Music Podcast to discuss music, football, the 90s and Neil's new book, International Velvet: How Wales Conquered the 90s Charts.

Buy Neil's book or check out the dates of his upcoming book tour here: https://linktr.ee/neilcollins123

Listen to the Welsh Music Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

And finally, come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmlt

AW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

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