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We want a stronger, more influential Wales, leading by example. An ambitious nation that others look to for inspiration. Blueprint Cymru talks to people who want the same ... A podcast bringing new voices to Wales’ national conversation on how we build our own future. Through weekly interviews, New Wales co-founder, Simon Hobson and his guests set out to bringing fresh ideas to the challenges facing Wales’ future. Welsh figures making waves around the world From economists and community organisers to paralympic gold medallists, Guinness World Record holders, educators, and leaders in politics, finance, tech and the media. These voices reflect the global footprint of Welsh identity. They remind us
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe want a stronger, more influential Wales, leading by example. An ambitious nation that others look to for inspiration. Blueprint Cymru talks to people who want the same... A podcast bringing new voices to Wales’ national conversation on how we build our own future.
Blueprint Cymru is hosted by New Wales. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Welsh Patagonia: the demise of Y Wladfa" (28 May 2026, 29 minutes), "New Wales: future Cymru" (20 May 2026, 27 minutes), and "Senedd election 2026: Results - changing the status quo?" (14 May 2026, 5 minutes).
Blueprint Cymru publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 46 episodes.
Booking probability for Blueprint Cymru is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Blueprint Cymru requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Blueprint Cymru's contact route on record: verified email.
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New Wales hosts Blueprint Cymru, an education podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #46
Sebastian Eduardo Pèrez Parry discusses the history, legacy and future of the Welsh in South America and, of course, Y Wladfa in Patagonia — Sebastian’s homeland. Bruce Chatwin wrote beautifully about Y Wladfa in his...
Episode #45
This is a new series in which, Gwern Gwynfil and Simon Hobson dive into the first First Minister’s Questions of the new Senedd term — and what it reveals about the personalities, performances and political theatre now...
In this episode of Blueprint Cymru, Simon Hobson argues that the new Welsh Government, led by Rhun ap Iorwerth 's Plaid Cymru , must assert itself from the outset if it is to secure — or at least lay the foundations for...
Episode #43
Philip Owen is the Gwlad candidate in the constituency of Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd . Formerly a lifelong Liberal, having stood as a Westminster candidate for the Liberal Alliance in 1983, Philip says, 'Wales has had...
Brendan Roberts , a dedicated community councillor in Torfaen, has worked in the civil service, local government and the third sector. His career and activism give him a deep understanding of the challenges and...
Episode #41
Elspeth Jones is a former London barrister turned leadership coach and adviser. In 2025 she worked with the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales as their Nature Guardian in an innovate pilot - acting as a voice...
A manifesto to fire-up your little grey cells. The New Wales manifesto published in the run up to the 2026 Senedd election was written to provoke. You can read it here: Gwern Gwynfil and Simon Hobson discuss the New...
Justna Muhith is a mother of two, raised in Newport and Cardiff. From working in Woolworths, she now has a doctorate, a law degree, an MBA, has served as a magistrate and is a school governor. She says, “I want to...
Dan Rowbotham is originally from Ceredigion and has been a Welsh language tutor since 2018. He now serves as Director of the Madog Centre for Welsh Studies at the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College...
Mair Rowlands was born and raised in Cardiff before moving to north Wales to study at Bangor University. She lives in Bangor with her partner and young child. Mair is number two on the closed list for Plaid Cymru in the...
Tom Giffard is a Welsh Conservative politician who has served as Member of the Senedd (MS) for the region of South Wales West since 2021. He is number one on the Welsh Conservatives list for the new constituency of Gŵyr...
Keira Marshall is Plaid Cymru’s rising star targeting the Senedd 2026 election, arguing Welsh politics must move beyond empty rhetoric and economic stagnation. After a record-breaking result in Cardiff in 2024 for the...
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE a leading voice on entrepreneurship, reflects on the history of his involvement in advancing the business landscape within Cymru. The downfall of the Welsh Development Agency (WDA) and...
Amy Nicholass says that, "Living in rural Wales is really special, with so much nature and strong communities doing great things to support each other. But Welsh Government could be doing so much more to support small...
Episode #32
Dr. Gareth Evans is a Lecturer in Law at Swansea University/Prifysgol Abertawe. He joins Blueprint Cymru to dig into law, power and where the real limit of Welsh self-government lie. We also discuss the history of Welsh...
Episode #31
Simon Hobson looks at the opportunities ahead for Wales in the 2026, and talks about how this begins with the May 7th Senedd election. For more information, head to: new.wales Instagram: @new_wales Bluesky: @...
Episode #30
Sam Parry is a lecturer and researcher at Cardiff Metropolitan University , recently completing a PhD on the interplay of longue durée history, political economy, world-systems analysis, and nationalism. His work...
Episode #29
Nadolig Llawen from New Wales. We look forward to continuing, in 2026 and beyond, the conversation of how we work to build a future for Cymru. Happy Christmas! For more information, head to: new.wales Instagram...
If Wales wants change, it has to hear some home truths. What really lands with Welsh audiences? And what’s holding us back? A top political journalist lays it bare. Will Hayward is a journalist who, after completing his...
Episode #27
Many care deeply about Wales’ direction but often need open, friendly spaces before they feel confident contributing to the conversation. This episode digs into what real public engagement looks like, and why it matters...
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Professor of Medical Genetics and Cancer Epidemiology, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Vice President of Government Relations, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Senior Lecturer Engineering, Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen, Inc.
Chair and Professor of Africana Studies, Charlotte Independence Soccer Club
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