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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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78. Make Wales Great Again

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/06/29

With an election looming and politicians promising everything from healthcare funding to unlimited blowjobs to get your vote, we thought we'd take it upon ourselves to have a crack at the big issues and sup back on some golden beverages while musing about how we'd bring Wales into the big leagues.From the sensible to the sordid, we've got a policy for you.Looking to escape the anxiety of the next political shift? Look no further than our socials or join our Patreon for extra content to help you

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52:27

77. Welsh History Quiz 2 - AI Rising

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/06/22

Sure, AI might one day lead to the downfall of humanity but until then it has its uses in streamlining easy content for would be podcasters such as ourselves and by Jove we're going to take advantage of that. Hit play and see how knowledgeable your pissed up hosts really are. Let us know if you play along and feel free to brag to us on our socials if you beat us. Check out our Patreon as well for some extra nuggets of content as well.

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76. Madoc ap Owain Gwynedd

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/06/15

Like Chris Columbus? Think it's just wonderful how he found America? Well throw that jumped up pretender in the bin because turns out America is actually really massive and easy to find because a Welsh prince did it back in the 1100's.Hit play and let us regale you with the tale of the plucky Prince who left the squabbles of his royal family for the high seas and pastures new. There's no new countries to found but you can discover the joy of following our socials and/or Patreon.

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75. Chartists and Newport Rising

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/06/08

While listing the latest music in numerical order of popularity is a noble endeavour those aren't the kind of Chartists that change the democratic landscape of a country (unless you count when Rage Against the Machine got Xmas number 1 that one time).Hit play and learn how the idea of everyone getting a say got its start humble old Wales.Have your say by telling us what you think over on our socials or join our Patreon where we take you more seriously because you're paying (like the government

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56:33

74. Wales in Games

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/06/01

Just when the Welsh-o-phobes thought they had a corner of the world free from the clutches of Cymru our green and pleasant land came knocking on the door of the gaming industry and promptly made itself a space at the table. Hit play and listen to us harp on about how our plucky little country fairs in the world of gaming. Fancy unlocking some bonus content? Check out our socials and our Patreon you swines.

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73. Llywelyn Bren

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/05/25

It's Wales so of course there's always another Llywelyn that did some gangster shit but this one is even more mental because despite the huge effect he had on both Wales AND England, only your dishy hosts, Wikipedia and an audio tour in Cardiff Castle seem to know diddly about him. Hit play and listen to us chat about a truly unsung hero who never made it into the Llywelyn charts despite definitely earning a top spot. Like hearing us chat about history? Wonder what it'd be like if you removed that

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72. Iolo Morgannwg - A History of Lies

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2024/05/18

We all tell a white lie here and there, don't we? You don't look fat in that outfit. I don't know how that body got in my pool. But have you ever fiddled with the truth so hard that it's set a whole field of study back numerous generations?Enter Edward Williams AKA Iolo Morgannwg, prize prince of bullshit and eternal pain the stink hole for anyone looking to take on Welsh history as profession. Hit play and listen to us rummage through the fibs as fi we're the pinnacle of historical accuracy. Check

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