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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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31. Welsh Mythology: Peredur - Knight of King Arthur

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/08/05

King Arthur's knights were pretty hot shit but none have been hot-shittier than Peredur (Sir Percival).An adventure here, a heroic feat there, our boy Peredur knew that if he did great things he'd be blessed with two chancers giving him an episode on their podcast and boy did it pay off.Do us a kindness and follow our socials.If you're a kind soul and want to support the pod you can give us your hard earned money here.

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47:55

30. Captain Morgan and the Ruse of Lake Maracaibo

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/07/29

On this episode we're revisiting a particularly crafty pirate, the illustrious star of our very own episode 1 and patron saint of rum drinkers around the world.This guy was cashin' cheques and breakin' necks all across the high seas and we just love to talk about it. Hit play and have a listen about how this gutsy Welsh lad pulled a fast one on the Spanish back in 1668.Love pirates like us? Let us know on our socials. Don't love pirates? Have a word with yourself.

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48:48

29. A Test of Knowledge - Welsh History Quiz

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/07/22

You know how dedicated to the pod we are by now, we've even read some books for God's sake. But in the eternal quest to be the best we can be for our dear listeners, we sometimes must put our little noodles to the test.Indeed, like the warrior must keep his sword sharp, us amateur history podcasters need to do the same with our brains (plus this kind of episode is piss easy to produce).Hit play and find out if you're really listening to aspiring historians or a couple of boozy chancers.Have a look

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50:39

28. Twm Siôn Cati - Fiend and Scoundrel of Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/07/15

Twm Siôn Cati. Witty highwayman? Lovable rogue? Astute thief? Or just a massive bellend?Fans of the Welsh Robin Hood, turn away now because here at Tales for Wales we've pulled back the curtain, we've finally cleaned the lens of history, we've washed off the made-up glories and revealed a right scrub underneath it all.Hit play if you dare and find out just what we think of old Twm.Fancy throwing proverbial tar and feathers along with us? Get around our socials.

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43:20

27. Gwenllian - Welsh Warrior Princess

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/07/08

As if one Welsh woman war chief wasn't enough we've got another barer of the XX chromosome that had bigger proverbial balls than most of the men knocking around back then.Hit play and listen to how Gwenllian led the Welsh against the invading Normans with a sprinkling of Glasto hate.Humour us humble podcast hosts by checking out our socials please, darls.

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45:03

26. Boudica - Queen of the Celtic Revolt

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/07/01

We know everyone's had a great time at the recent Beyonce gigs but here at Tales for Wales we feel compelled to tell you all that there's only one Queen B we recognise and that's Boudica, baby. Queen of the Iceni tribe, leader of the Boudican revolt, burner of Roman cities, this gal's done it all. Hit play and listen to us natter on about how badass this Celtic bae was. Check out our socials if you fancy, lovely people.

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52:10

25. Caradog - The Celtic War Chief

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/06/24

This week we've got another Celtic delicacy for your minds to scoff down with the story of Caradog and his efforts in Wales to beat back the invading Romans.Hit play and hear how this big boy chieftain stirred up a rebellion that would resist the Romans for 30 years.Give our socials a follow if you're a kind and empathetic soul.

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58:40

24. Celtic Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/06/17

When you think of Celts, you probably think of painted savages, fighting bloody battles with their willies out, but you'd only be half right. They did a lot of cool stuff with their willies in as well.Hit play and glimpse an insight into what was going on before the days of knights and Princes, when what would become Wales pitted their willies against the big swinging dicks that were the Romans.Follow our socials please, darls.Map referenced in the pod for the keenos.

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33:34

23. Princes of Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/06/10

We love the chart toppers like Llywelyn and Glyndŵr as much as anyone but Wales wasn't built in a day.Hit that triangular button and expand your love for a few old school princes that helped form the tapestry that is Wales.

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71:27

22. Riff Roulette Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/06/03

Like so many artists at their peak, we're struggling to keep up with the feverish demand of the masses.To shamelessly cop out and buy ourselves more time, we've compiled a couple of eppy's of what we think are our best bits so far.We 100%, mega promise to be back with cool, sexy and fresh new content soon, we've been reading books and everything.Missed a best bit? Let us know on our socials, babes.

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39:40

21. Looking Back on Tales for Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/05/28

Uh oh, the Tales for Wales boys just went META. No not the Facebook gimp, we've just turned our keen, analytical gaze inward to give you a rundown of what we think of our pod journey so far. Tap play and listen to two men try and stretch a ten minute conversation into 40 mins of "content". Give us a follow on our socials. Check out Gav Murphy, he's one of the good guys.

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47:30

20. King Arthur

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/05/20

Did you see the recent coronation? Dull, right? Want to hear about a king that wasn't a total bore? Well look no further than that lovely triangular button. Give it a press and listen to some tales about the right honourable Mr Pendragon and how these days he'd be belting 'Yma o Hyd' on game day like the rest of us. Nothing more chivalrous than following a pod on their socials, by the way.

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52:21

19. Wales on Film Part 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/05/13

Like the dragon of Cadwalader, Wales and the Welsh have risen from the depths of cinema insignificance and spread their wings across the modern media landscape in recent years.From one trick, R rolling ponies to valiant portrayals of heroes draped in red, hit play and have a listen to part 2 of us waffling on about Welsh studs and duds on screen.Follow our socials pretty please.Further viewing for the keeno's amongst you:A Christmas Carol (2019) - Clip/SeriesZuluBastard Executioner - theme/seriesHow

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50:36

18. Wales on Film Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/05/06

Today's episode is all about the white, red and green on the silver screen.We're talking the highs and lows of Wales and the Welsh in movies and TV while giving you access to our keen, insightful critiques as the beer slowly slurs our words.Check out our socials please, loves.Some background viewing for those keen beans among you:Y Gwledd/The FeastSwansea Love StoryDirty Sanchez The MovieAmerican Interior

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46:19

17. Dic Penderyn and the Workers Uprising

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/04/29

This episode tells the story of Dic Penderyn and workers uprising of 1831 in the town of Merthyr Tydfil. A David and Goliath tale that would shape the future of labour in Wales for generations to come. Also his names another word for a willy.Follow our socials here you beauties ❤️

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75:26

16. Welsh Mythology 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/04/22

Modern Hollywood has us convinced that stories need to make "sense" and we're bloody sick of it.What happened to magical shaving kits on pigs heads for no reason? Or devious girls made of flowers shacking up with gods with triple barrel names?Hit play and have a listen to some classic legends from back when the world made sense, back when BRITAIN WAS BRITTON.Do us a solid and give us a follow on our socialsCulhwch and Olwen animated vid for the extra virgin olive nerds

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43:03

15. Owain Llawgoch

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/04/15

This week we talk about a lesser known Owain of Welsh history. A man who lived the simple mantra of "when life gives you lemons, fight across Europe and have a go at being king of Wales."Hit that sideways triangle and find out what Owain Llawgoch was all about. Keep up with the latest from the pod by following our socials👇https://linktr.ee/tales4wales

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86:02

14. Knowing Me, Knowing You

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/04/08

Do you like Wales? Do you like history? Do you have enough empathy to let us off for phoning this one in because we were lazy?Hit play and discover the nichest welsh history of all...(We'll be back to actual historical topics next week, scouts honour.)

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31:44

13. The Treason of the Long Knives

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/04/01

What is a long knife? When does a short knife become a dagger? When is a knife long enough to become a sword? All we know is they're pretty handy to betray Celtic nations with🔪 So hit play and delight your ears with a tale of bitter betrayal, power struggles and Viggo Mortensen.

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36:02

12. The Battle of Crug Mawr

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2023/03/26

Remember Naughty Norman from Fireman Sam? We can all agree he was one devious bastard but did he ever try and conquer a country?In this episode we discuss the naughtiest Normans of all and how a few thousand of them decided to pick a fight with Wales back in the day.

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