Advertise on podcast: Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast
Rating
4.7from
This podcast has
324 episodes
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2023/01/06
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
24 min.
Release period
3 days
Description
Tales for Wales is an inaccurate Welsh history lesson brought to you by two boozy mates. New episodes every Sunday.
Podcast episodes
Check latest episodes from Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast podcast
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.
Throwback Thursday: Y Fad Felen - The Yellow Plague
2026/09/09
We all know the black plague, it's disease's biggest diva by far, but what if we told you there was a niche, more hipster plague that paved the way before it? Say hello to the Yellow Plague baby, AKA the Plague of Justinian.
As usual all the actual history is in the full ep, this is simply the shenanigans before it but if you do want to know about the plague that killed millions before it was cool, follow this link.
Tasty Tuesday: Choose Your Own Adventure
2026/09/07
Back again are we? Well come on then, suckle down on another sweet morsel from the Patreon library. This snippet is from a choose your own adventure type deal but you'll only get the intro for now unless you pop over to the Patreon and sign up.
191. The History of S4C
2026/09/05
Croeso nol dear listeners and welcome to the latest episode of your beloved Welsh history podcast. Today we're talking about one of the biggest modern wins for Welsh language and the people that made it happen, we're talking of course about our beloved S4C.
Head over to the Patreon for some extra nibbles of history and whimsy.
Throwback Thursday: Dinefwr Castle
2026/09/02
This weeks throwback is a little number we did on one of Wales' most action packed castles and while it's super interesting the clip we've decided to share is us ranting about the internet, something that's literally NEVER been done before.
Listen to the full episode here if this clip has wet your whistle.
190. Meibion Glyndŵr & The Firebombing Campaign
2026/08/29
Thought we'd run out of Welsh rebellions to chat about? Not even close mate. Hit play to hear all about another modern uprising in Cymru and find out just how hot things can get when the Welsh get miffed.
Fancy hearing about some more red hot topics? The Patreon is full of them, go check it out.
Throwback Thursday: Caerleon and the Silures
2026/08/26
Do you turn your head to the past on occasion? Do you ache for the pleasures that only past deeds can provide? Well ache no more because we're back with another episode from the ancient archives.
Hit play and hear the usually nattering but also the origins of one of the Teulu's most inventive nicknames.
You too could have a silly name made for you, simply get involved with the Patreon and see what nonsense we come up with.
Tasty Tuesday: Join us on a hangover
2026/08/24
Could be offer a small slice of Patreon in this trying time?
First taste is free but for the full whack head over to our Patreon page and gorge yourselves on all we have to offer.
189. Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru - The Movement for the Defence of Wales
2026/08/22
This week we're delving into another Welsh uprising although this one is a lot more modern than the kind we usually chat about.
Hit play and listen to how in the 1960's the disgruntled Welsh brought rebellion to the 20th century.
Check out our Patreon if you for extra snippets of that Welsh history you love so much and don't forget to check out Save the Workies and help these top lads and lasses save a much loved boozer.
Throwback Thursday: The Great Welsh Train Robbery
2026/08/19
While train robberies are mostly associated with the Wild West, they actually can still happen today but it's a lot less cool and a lot more sly. Here's a throwback to an episode where we talk about how Wales is yet again getting the rubbish end of the deal.
Listen to the full ep here and get yourself as riled up as we were.
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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...