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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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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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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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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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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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91. Welsh True Crime: John Jones - The Welsh Houdini

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/28

Adding to the list of famous Welsh criminals this week is a red headed chancer who had a big old case of kleptomania before Winona Ryder made it cool (desperately hoping fellow 90's babies will get that reference).Hit play and let us list to you the many crimes and prison breaks of the infamous Coch Bach y Bala (The Little Red of Bala).Want to steal our hearts? Join the fun on our social and even our Patreon if you're feeling cheeky.

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11:28

Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Crug Mawr

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/25

Another jaunt through our earlier catalogue this fine Thursday and this time we're reminiscing about the time the Wales laid the smackdown on those naughty Normans and sent them packing off the side of a mountain. As always you can check out the full story if you're keen, click here and hear in full how the beautiful Welsh boios gave the Normans what for.

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36:10

90. Welsh True Crime: Murray Humphreys AKA The Hump

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/21

While we've got princes and rebellions up the wazoo, the Welsh also have a few big names that looked at the law as less of a doctrine to live by and more of an obstacle course to navigate. Hit play and listen to us natter about one such big time time boyo, a Welsh gangster who rubbed shoulders with the some of the biggest names in organised crime. Get around our socials and consider joining our Patreon unless you wanna be sleepin' with 'da fishes.

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11:42

Throwback Thursday: Cnapan

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/20

Throwback Friday? Does that work? Like it or not this weeks episode rerun is a tad late but just as blooming entertaining as ever. This week we're looking back to the medieval sport of Cnapan and as usual the clip is just us chinwagging off topic. If you did want to know more about the brutality that was medieval celtic football you can find the full episode here my loves.

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89. Dr Cymraeg Prescribes: Ynys Môn - Anglesey

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/09/14

Time for another ultimate Welsh team up complete with a Doctor, some drinking and some historical whimsy to fill your dome with. We're not sure who or why we picked this topic but pick it we did and by Jove I think we've nailed it.It may be the 7th biggest island in Britain, but it's always number 1 in our hearts. Hit play to hear our burning passion.Check out our socials, our Patreon yadda yadda yadda you know the score.If you don't know the good Doctor, have a word with yourself. Then do better by

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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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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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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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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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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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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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