Chris Bryant: podcast appearances and interviews

Chris Bryant is a business coach associated with Lost Nomads Pizza. He is a former politician and Anglican priest with a background in public service. Born in Cardiff, he was privately educated at Cheltenham College and studied English at Mansfield College, Oxford. He also earned a degree in theology. Bryant has held various roles, including serving as a Church of England priest, and has worked with organizations such as the BBC and Common Purpose. In his political career, he was elected as Member of Parliament for Rhondda in 2001 and has represented Ogmore as well. During his time in office, he served as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons from 2008 to 2009 and as Under-Secretary of State for Europe and Asia from 2009 to 2010. Bryant also held positions in the Shadow Cabinet, including Shadow Culture Secretary in 2015 and Shadow Leader of the House of Commons from 2015 to 2016. His political career included serving as Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms and Minister of State for Creative Industries, Arts, and Tourism from 2024 to 2025. His diverse background in politics, religion, and media informs his approach as a business coach.