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Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

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Rating
★★★★★
4.7
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10 reviews
This podcast has
333 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Jack & Franks
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2023/01/06
Latest episode
2026/10/24
Average duration
26 min.
Release period
3 days

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Tales for Wales is an inaccurate Welsh history lesson brought to you by two boozy mates. New episodes every Sunday.

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198. Saint Gwynllyw/Saint Woolos - The Warlord Saint
2026/10/24
Welcome, welcome to the latest sermon dear sisters and brothers. Pull up a pew and hear the gospel of the latest Celtic saint in Wales' great history and how even the hardest warlord can become a holy man for the ages. Have a look at us getting electrocuted and listen to some extra episodes on our lovely Patreon.
Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Ewloe
2026/10/21
The past holds many secrets but not when you're a Tales for Wales listener. We're all too keen to show you the uncovered episodes you may have missed when we were but wee podcasting babes and today we have another tome from the library of old. Fancy listening to the rest? The full episode is but a click away.
Tasty Tueaday - Lawrence, Kansas
2026/10/20
Back for another suckle at the Patreon teet are we? Well guzzle on down on this little snippet from the prelude to a whole bloody episode on a town from the land of our colonial cousins. Hear the full episode here and watch us shock each other with electricity in our latest video while you're at it.
197. Saint Cadog
2026/10/17
What happens when you mix the red hot blood of the celts with one of the biggest religions the world has ever seen? Aside from a stupid amount of miraculous fountains you get a whole cast of saints that call cool Cymru their home and today we're going to talk about one of the big hitters. Hit play and hear all about our boy Cadog, the saintly son of a warlord who befriended nature, resurrected giants and invented a Scottish surname. Head over to the Patreon for more content including the now free Shocking Quiz where we tangle with the element of lightning itself.
Throwback Thursday: Oakwood with Jake Abanos
2026/10/14
Wales is built on institutions and few have stood so tall as our local south Walian theme park, Oakwood which is why this plucky podcast decided to do an episode on it. Here the full spiel right here you little darlings.
196. PART 2 - Annibyniaeth Cymraeg - Welsh Independence
2026/10/10
We're back for part 2 of the only argument you'll ever need to break free from the chains of bondage and live the free Welsh dream #NotBias. Hit play and hear about some more stats and figures you can whip out the next time you get overly patriotic after a night on the town. As an INDEPENDENT podcast we rely on INDEPENDENT people to fund us INDEPENDENTLY of ads so if that sound sup your street go check out our Patreon.
Throwback Thursday: Bamburgh Castle: Wales & The Last Kingdom
2026/10/07
Croeso nol and welcom back to another prize pick from the back catalogue. This segment was taken from a crosspollination of two things we love dearly, Wales and the top notch show The Last Kingdom but as always you'll only get a taste of the nonsense not the substance of the ep. If you do fancy something more historic to chew on then head over to the full episode here.
Tasty Tuesday: The Legends of Dan Clarke and OAJ
2026/10/06
Today's little slice of Patreon comes from one of our genuine exclusives, a new addition to the myths of Cymru herself involving two of our beloved Teulu members. Fancy earning a legend of your own? Head over to the Patreon and sign yourself up.
195. PART 1 - Annibyniaeth Cymraeg - Welsh Independence
2026/10/03
Ever wanted to get into the nitty gritty debate about Wales place on the global stage but couldn't be arsed to look up all the stats and figures you need to back up the opinion you've already decided on? Fear not, because the lads at Tales for Wales have got you covered. Hit play and listen to all the stats, figures, processes and things to consider when you want to bust up a united kingdom. One kingdom that's never going to disband is the nation of dedicated Patreon members who have joined the cause. You can be a part of this great venture too by clicking here.
Throwback Thursday: Math fab Mathonwy with Luke Clement
2026/09/30
Ever sat down and talked Welsh mythology with a literal mastermind of the subject? Nah didn't think so. Hit play and listen to a snipper of when we got to chat to a genuine big brain boy on one of Wales' forgotten tales. Listen to the full what and what happened to these characters of fantasy right here.
194. Gruffudd ap Llywelyn with Rhydian from CADW - Part 2
2026/09/26
We know, we left you salivating at the end of part 1 but don't worry, unlike a heroin dealer we won't charge you more for the second dose. Hit play and hear all about the latter half of our boy Guff's life and the legacy he left behind for podcast listeners near and far. Fancy some more of our nonsense? Head over to the Patreon and get your fix.
Throwback Thursday: Clwb Ffilm Cymraeg/Welsh Film Club: Resistance (2011)
2026/09/23
While we're lovers of Welsh history, we'd also like everyone to remember our consistent mistress, Welsh film. Hit play and hear the silly anecdotes that took place before we reviewed one of many motion pictures set in our beloved Cymru. Check out the full review here.
Tasty Tuesday: Dolwyddelan
2026/09/21
Have another slice of Patreon goodness, this time a Teulu focused hometown episode on a little stretch of Cymru called Dolwyddelan (well the intro to that episode at least). Fancy the full shabang? Head over to the Patreon and grab yourself a free trial.
193. Gruffudd ap Llywelyn with Rhydian from CADW - Part 1
2026/09/19
Come and pull up a pew once again for a must see glimpse into the past of mother Wales, this time we've also brought along someone who actually knows what they're talking about. Hit play and listen to the exploits of the only geezer on the Isle of Britain to ever hold the title of King of Wales. Have a look at the Patreon of you've been craving some more drunken jibber jabber of late.
192. Llanilltud Fawr - Llantwit Major
2026/09/12
Like the most feverish roving reporters, we too sometimes climb down from our ivory recording studio and get down in the muck of history to bring you the real nitty gritty stuff of the past AKA we went to a few pubs with some lapel mics. Hit play and hear all about the days gone by of Llanilltud Fawr and all the shenanigans that went on back then. This little ep has a tasty companion piece over on the Patreon and it too can be yours, head over there and have a listen.

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4.7 out of 5
10 reviews
★★★★★
sparkmark_abc 2025/03/16
So much fun!
...Another American fan here (in NYC). Every episode, I learn things about Wales, and crack up multiple times. The hosts are hilarious. So far, I espe...
★★★★★
Mdavisw 2024/06/17
Great podcast!
Enjoy listening to the podcast. Would love for you to do an American episode! I am half Welsh and grew up in Wilkes-Barre, in Northeastern Pennsylvani...
★★★★★
Matty Griffin Wells 2023/10/24
Jack & Franks are absolute class
Absolutely love British history, especially about Wales! These lads make it fun and stir up a deep love for Welsh history. I have mainly English ances...
★★★★★
WinniefromStLouis 2023/08/27
Another US fan
Hope you guys don't mind hearing from another American listener. I'm nowhere as cool as Mr Jones from the South-just a 65 year old ex-librarian from ...
★★★☆☆
Olivia200 2023/01/31
Too much giggling and jibber jabber
It is hard to get through this. I understand a little conversation between the presenters, but this is way over the top. I am interested in the subjec...
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