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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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39:17

101. Madog ap Llywelyn - The Prince from Across the...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/12/08

Ever heard of the Prince of Wales that wasn't born here? No, not that royal dink William, a proper prince and one of many leaders of a good and proper grassroots rebellion.Hit play and hear the tale of the Mad Dog Madog and how he was one of many Welshmen to stick it to Edward Longshanks. Get your merch here you scallies and be the finest dressed podcast fans this side of Offa's Dyke.Love listening to our dulcet tones? Sides splitting at our unique, razor sharp wit? Get more content on our socials

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7:49

Throwback Thursday: Princes of Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/12/05

This week we look way back to the start of Season 3 of the pod where we went through a whistle stop tour of some lesser known, princely celebs of Welsh history. Naturally the clip we chose is our discovery of books and a friend of Franks' who's urine obsessed. Full episode here for fans new and old alike.

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70:31

100. Ynys y Barry - Barry Island with Crysau Ti

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Who better to tell you the history of a place than 3 homegrown, salt of the earth lads that grew up there? If you've come for route one, low effort Gavin & Stacey references then, pal, you're in the wrong place because this is an accurate intellectual convo only zone (apart from the intro music, that very much is Gavin & Stacey).Hit play and enlighten your mind and soul with stories straight from the jewel of Glamorgan.Crysau Ti would have been called a purveyor of quality garb back in the

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11:57

Throwback Thursday: Looking Back at Tales for Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/28

A throwback to a throwback. Lazy? Uninspired? Or pure genius? You be the judge. Full episode here for you weirdo's OBSESSED with the past.

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48:55

99. A History of Alcohol in Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/24

It's finally here, the episode this podcast was made for. History, boozing and the timeless romance between them. From bragawd to spiced rum, hit play and listen to us gush about all the Welsh tipples that made this nation great. Crack a can and have a snoop on our socials or pour your favourite spirit and take a peek at our Patreon.

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9:28

Throwback Thursday: King Arthur

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Today's expedition into the before harkens back to an episode we did about King Arthur, rightful ruler of the Britons but to keep with tradition our clip is about another topic entirely, the sweet nectar that is a lovely pint. To hear us swoon over booze some more and even talk about the designated subject matter, listen to the full shebang by clicking here.

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68:46

98. Lord Rhys - Part 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Welcome back for part 2 of celebrating of the big dog of Deheubarth himself, featuring more scraps, more strategy and more big dick energy from the legend of a Lord.Hit play and hear us swoon over another Welsh hero being added to the great chronicle that is Tales for Wales.Chime in on our socials or our Patreon if you ever want an ounce of the kind of respect Big Rhys had.

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9:24

Throwback Thursday: Wales on Film Part 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/14

Welcome back for part dos of the Wales on Film flashback. Hit play and listen to a snippet of passion about the Welsh connection in the film Zulu, complete with a clip of Men of Harlech to stoke a deep desire for battle. Listen to the full episode here you dogs of war.

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49:31

97. Lord Rhys - Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/10

Welcome back little cherubs for that sweet hit of history that only the Tales for Wales dealers can dish out. Today's eppy is the jumping off point into a bloke that was such a big time boio he even got a unique title to go with his lengthy list of escapades. So whether you're walking the dog, cooking your tea or staring, glassy eyed into the abyss, lend us your ears for the next 50 mins so we can LORD this great man's deeds over you.Lord 'elp ya if you don't join in with our socials and or

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9:52

Throwback Thursday: Wales on Film Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/07

In this snippet we discuss the things Jordan Peterson and Brendan Frasier have in common but if you like Wales, like movies and like hearing people discussing Wales in movies then listen to the full eppy here.

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47:07

96. Wales in the USA - Part 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/11/03

The Cambro-Americanus is a rare breed but on Steve Irwin's life we swear they exist, which is why we're back with part 2 of our Americana themed episodes, discussing many a link between our two great nations both past and present. Click that play button and hear us round out our chat on the American-Welsh connections just in time for that biggy election. Good luck with that by the way. We're big on democracy too, which is why we do polls and stuff on our Patreon and social media, check it out,

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12:38

Throwback Thursday: Dic Penderyn

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Cast yourselves back with us for another glance into the past, this time our out of context clip is from an episode on Dic Penderyn, a working class hero who we honour in this snippet by talking about dossing in work and speed awareness courses. Do the man's memory proud by listening to the full episode here.

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64:15

95. Wales in the USA - Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/26

With another landmark election looming in ye olde US of A we thought we'd theme our episodes in the run up and talk about all the things that unite the Welsh with our colonial cousins from across the pond.Hit play and have a listen to the first half of our cross-nation nattering where we discuss the Welshness of some American greats, the unknown Celtic presence in Hollywood and some gold facts for if you ever find yourself in a quiz specifically themed on the Welsh-American connection.Thirsty for

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8:16

Throwback Thursday: Welsh Mythology 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/23

We're serving up some mythology flavoured left overs from the back of the freezer this week with our second foray into Wales' vast legendarium. Catch a snippet of one of the stories or listen to the lot on the full episode here you little darlings.

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57:49

94. Patreon Preview: The Ultimate Welsh Theme Park...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/19

(Apologies if you downloaded this one in the first 24 hours, we put out the wrong Patreon section due to technical difficulties AKA human error AKA being dumb bitches).We've committed the sin of letting time get away from us but fear not, for we come with an offering.Hit play and lend your ears to a brief intro from your lovable hosts followed by a full Patreon episode where we drunkenly decide everything from ride names to on site restaurant themes to come up with the ultimate Welsh theme park.We

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10:32

Throwback Thursday: Owain Llawgoch

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/16

We're going meta again and looking back at our own history once more. This little snippet was pulled from our episode on Owain Llawgoch, the would be Welsh prince that was bankrolled by France to kick up a fuss with the English. So of course the chosen clip is about David Hasslehoff and conversation that doesn't give a monkeys about social convention. Full episode here if you fancy it.

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76:23

93. The Best Bites of Welsh History with Cambrian...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/12

Prepare a feast, fetch the finest mead and summon the most whimsical jesters in the land for we are once again welcoming a guest into the great halls of Tales for Wales. This week we chat about some of our favourite nuggets of history with a true scholar of the Cymru of old, the mega brain behind Cambrian Chronicles.Hit play and give us a listen then head over to Cam Chronie's channel and fall down the historic rabbit hole he's put together there.As always check out our socials where we're currently

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10:31

Throwback Thursday: Knowing Me, Knowing You

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/09

This week we turn back to look at another episode we released when we were mere podcasting babies thinking it would be fun to delve into our own personal histories, complete with stupid anecdotes and mainly just us laughing at shit we've said to each other a thousand times before. If that sounds like your bad though (and why wouldn't it?) you can listen to the full episode right here.

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40:45

92. Barti Ddu and his Royal Fortune(s)

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/05

The king of the golden age of piracy is the gift that keeps on giving and although we don't agree with the numerous murders (not to mention being t-total), he's simply too cool not to keep talking about.Hit play and witness Barti boy receive another prestigious accolade, becoming the only pirate to feature on the Tales for Wales podcast thrice.For the finest extra content on the seven seas, set sail across our socials or maybe even drop anchor at our Patreon.

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9:31

Throwback Thursday: The Treason of the Long Knives

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/10/02

Once again, Thursday comes a knockin' and again we glance backwards into the catalogue of episodes gone by. If you fancy hearing the full tale of treachery just hit this link, my loves.

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