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Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

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

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9:59

Throwback Thursday: Roadtrip

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/11

Come with us and reminisce the time we went on our own little history jaunt and did about half the things we said we would before bailing on the plan and heading to the pub.This is but an appetiser but if you want the full course click here and have a listen to the full episode.

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39:07

88. Welsh Mythology: Where The Folk with Russ Williams

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/07

We're back again with another guest plucked from the bosom of Wales herself. This literary champion joins us to chat about our favourite Welsh folk tales and the inherent absurdities that come with them.Hit play and listen to us chat magic cauldrons, loyal dogs and the Welsh resurgence, the bare minimums for a decent boozy chat. Get around our socials and Patreon for some extra portions of content to gorge yourselves on.Check out the top lad that is Russ Williams as well as his latest book Where The

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9:24

Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Orewin Bridge

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Another Thursday, another chance to mine you all again for downloads by recycling old content. If you haven't heard this one, we talk about our boy Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, his last battle and how a while back Jack shamed his ancestors by sucking hard at archery. If you like the snippet and want to hear more, click here, open your ears and have a cheeky listen you little lambs.

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68:22

87. Adrian Street - The Exotic One

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/31

While we enjoy every subject we cover on this podcast, sometimes we find a subject so definitively "us" that we get very giddy about getting to share it with you. The Exotic Adrian Street is one such mad, larger than life subject. Whether you're a fan of The Attitude Era like us, or don't know your Ray Mysterio from your Hornswaggle, we urge you to hit play and delve into the madness that was this Welsh wrestlers life. Join our socials and our Patreon for extra snippets of content and INSERT

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7:58

Throwback Thursday: Barti Ddu Part 2 - The Pirates Code

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/28

Time for another throwback, this time to the closing chapter we did on big boy pirate Barti Ddu who showed you can be a badass pirate and a big old boffin at the same time when he made up a bunch of laws for the salty sea dogs of the time to follow. Like what you hear? Give the full episode a listen here.

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31:20

86. Welsh True Crime - The Red Bandits of Mawddwy

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/24

Another Sunday, another boozy jaunt into Wales' multifaceted history. This week we take a look at a bunch of crimson crooks, a group of ruby robbers, a collection of cherry coloured chancers. You get the idea. Hit play and find out why these boios were the scourge of a lawless Mawddwy back in the day. Like the bandits of old we'd also happily take your money, but unlike them we actually will give you something in return if you join our Patreon. Check it out you lovely bunch.

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6:58

Throwback Thursday: Barti Ddu Part 1 - Life at Sea

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Avast ye salty sea dogs! Time for another journey upstream of the river that is time to a more pirate-y kind of episode about the infamous Barti Ddu. If you want to hear the full episode including us begging Barti Ddu rum for a collab (still hasn't happened) you can check out the full eppy here you land lubbers.

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48:31

85. Ystrad Clud a'r Hen Ogledd - Strathclyde and The...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/17

Some of you may know about our Celtic brethren down in Cornwall/Kernow but how many of you knew about our Welsh cousins North of Hadrian's Wall? Yeah not so clever now are you. Turns out there's another thing the Scots and Welsh have in common besides a love of slagging off the English and you can hear all about it by having a listen to this here episode. This episode brings another nation of people into The Cool Celts Club but don't worry if you don't have Celtic heritage going back a thousand odd

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7:55

Throwback Thursday: Welsh Mythology

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Journey back once again down the annals of pod history and listen to a little snippet from the first time we touched on the stories of the ancient druids themselves. As usual the clip is just us chatting nonsense but you do get to learn the origin story of a certain hosts Hollywood smile...As usual you can listen to the full episode if this tickled your historical pickle by clicking here.

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28:55

84. Summer Plans

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/10

We've had about 3 and a half warm, sunny days so far so summer in Wales is officially over. But before we drop headfirst into Autumn come listen to us talk about our summer plans for the pod and the hijinks that will doubtlessly come with them. Yes this is a doss episode, we've been hot and busy ok? Just cut us some slack yeah?Have a look at our socials or join in for some extra fun on the Patreon you dirty, flirty lot.

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6:09

Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Falkirk

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Yes, we hate to say it but it's true, the legendary Welsh longbow was once turned Northward towards our fellow Celts in service of that 'orrible sod Edward Longshanks. As per the clip we've chosen doesn't touch on that much and is as the Scots would say a load of old 'pish'. If you do fancy learning more about the folly at Falkirk though, give the full episode a listen here.

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11:26

83. Live from the Eisteddfod

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/08/04

We went to a Welsh culture festival that's been around celebrating all things Wales since 1176 and promptly decided to get shitfaced and record our blabberings just like it's creator Lord Rhys would have wanted. Hit play and listen to what we could salvage from our shenanigans and a big thanks to all you boys who plied us with beer during the day, you know who you are you scallies. Join the Patreon and follow us on socials, or don't we're not your mum.

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5:14

Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Moel Y Don

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Those that have been with us since the start will remember when we were but muffled talking tadpoles before we became the colossal drunken pod frogs we are now. Back then we muddled through a pretty sick battle in Welsh history that includes a make shift bridge and a lot of drowned Englishmen and we thought we'd revive it with a little snippet special for you. Give the full episode a listen by clicking here our lovely Tailies.

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72:33

82. We Are Not Alone - UFO sightings with Jake Abanos

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/27

Do aliens exist? Are Martians planning our downfall using giant advanced tripod machines ala War of the Worlds? Or is it just a bunch of made up mumbo jumbo to swindle believers or to bunk off school? We, along with our dashing guest Jake Abanos, tackle these big questions this week and all you need to do to hear it is hit that play button. E.T. was big into his phones and if he were about today we have no doubt he'd be doom scrolling like the rest of us. Do him proud and give us a follow on our

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5:58

Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/24

Glimpse back through the annals of time and relive our coverage of the famous Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen by listening to this clip of us talking about something totally unrelated. If you do want to learn more about the battle listen to the full episode by following this link.

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26:41

81. Abdulrahim Abby Farah

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/20

Today's hidden gem of Welsh history had been known as the most important Welshman you've never heard of.Hit play and listen to how said Welshman spent his life doing a load of good in the world rather than getting a job on the dodgems down Barry Island or lamenting the fact he didn't live to see Gavin and Stacey.Like the great man himself we're also committed to making the world a better place, just with far less impactful podcast based content. Nevertheless if you want more of it, check out our

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4:55

Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Bryn Glas

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/17

Another Thursday, another Throwback. This time we're offering you a refreshing taster of our second ever episode where we covered one of the biggest Welsh victories on the medieval battlefield. Tuck in, Tailies and if you fancy listening to the full thing just click this link and let the magic of the internet do the rest.

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43:57

80. The Race Riots of 1919

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/13

The Welsh have historically been a rowdy bunch and thankfully that uppity spirit has been used for a number of noble causes. Sadly there are some that always have to sour the mood and this weeks episode is about what happens when that sort of passion is poisoned and turned into something ugly. Hit play and listen to the not so pleasant chapter of Welsh history from 1919. Check out our Patreon/Socials for more pod related goodies.

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11:30

Throwback Thursday: Captain Morgan vs Panama City

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Whether you're looking for the nostalgia of our back catalogue or a new listener that missed a few episodes the first time around, your ingenious hosts have come up with the idea of giving you a pint sized taster each week to quench your thirst.First up is what kickstarted this whole fiasco, the genesis of the mighty pod you see before you today, sub-par audio and all. If you missed the big boy Captain Morgan or just want to soak up his pirate shenanigans again, listen to the full eppy here you

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38:31

79. The Llanelli Riots

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/07/06

Ever feel like you're having one of those days where lady luck seems to be outright ghosting you? Well don't moan until you add industrial action, gunfire and some dynamite to the mix you wingey tart.Hit play and listen to the the tale of united workforces, governmental brutality and possibly the unluckiest bugger in all the lands.We're not a union but we do have a super cool club you can join for some extra content, check it out you little darlings.

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