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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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52:06

169. Tales from Schools in Wales - Part 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Sunday cometh once again and along with it, part 2 of our schools in Wales series where we delve into the universal experiences of any and all who came up through the schooling system of Cymru. Fasten and your bonnets and shine up your leek pins because you're about to hear some of the finest anecdotes this side of Offa's Dyke. Want more Wales? Want more history? Want more nonsensical ramblings? Get over to our Patreon.

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8:15

Throwback Thursday: Harlech Castle

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Come on another jaunt back with us as we chatter on about salt, back pains and crime stats all in the name of Wales and it's beautiful history. Full ep on the big boy castle that is Harlech is here for all interested.

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35:37

168. Tales from Schools in Wales - Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/29

We asked the people and the people have spoken. Hit play and hear the best of our dear listeners Welsh school tales as well as our own usual brand of riffs and rag tag anecdotes. Fancy squeezing a little more out of our humble pod? Head over to our Patreon and join the big dogs of the Teulu.

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8:53

Throwback Thursday: 2024 In Memoriam

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/26

This throwback drops us right at the end of the year of our lord 2024 where we reminisced about the year and riffed to our hearts content. Enjoy little piglets. Full episode here for the die-hards.

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35:43

167. Sir David Mathew of Llandaff

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/22

Knights of the realm were a dime a dozen in medieval Britain but few were so accomplished and so red blooded Welsh that they make it onto this illustrious podcast, save for a big hard bugger names Sir David Mathew. Hit play and listen to this shining example of chivalry and all his knightly deeds. Join the Patreon and give yourself the gift of extra content today, young squires.

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6:27

Throwback Thursday: The Tales for Wales Xmas Party...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Did we ever tell you about when we had an opportunity with the BBC? Well of course we biffed it but the story is still worth a listen so we thought we'd give you a snippet of the action in this weeks throwback. To listen to the full tale as well as some out of season Christmas history, listen to the full episode here.

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32:38

166. Cefn Sidan & The Gwyr y Bwelli Bach

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/15

This week we're diving into a graveyard of maritime vessels and the naughty buggers that wrecked and robbed them. Hit play and hear all about the folk tales about hatchet wielding chancers that knew one mans shipwreck could be another's payday. Check out our Patreon for a bounty of extra content fit for a king.

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5:42

Throwback Thursday: The Pit of Ghosts

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/12

Time for another episode of podcasts past and this time it's on the pretty bleak subject of one of Wales' most infamous mining disasters. Naturally we've chosen a clip about badly trained dogs and teenage drinking to pay it due respect. Full episode here.

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37:26

165. Belinus and Brennius - Brythonic Battle Brothers

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/08

It's a sad sight seeing brother against brother but sometimes these feuds between siblings do create great content for podcasters down the road and that shouldn't be overlooked. Hit play and hear the tale of a couple of Celtic brothers going from enemies to best Brythonic buds. Pledge yourself to our Patreon and get a wealth of extra content right here.

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5:43

Throwback Thursday: Madog ap Llywelyn - The Prince...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/05

You know the score, it's a Thursday and it's a throwback. Fancy the full episode? Click here you lovely bunch.

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61:33

164. Anthony Hopkins

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/03/01

The words "thespian' and 'sexy' rarely come together but when they do you best believe it's because of a dashing Welshman. Hit play and join us as we run through the illustrious career of one of Wales' artistic gems, complete with all the mad riffs you've come to love. Be a legend like Hoppo and join the Patreon if you like you tarts.

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8:25

Throwback Thursday: Ynys y Barry - Barry Island with...

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/26

We're travelling through the past once more, this time with a cheeky plus 1 who just so happens to make the finest garbs in all of Cymru. Listen to the full episode here and be sure to check out the top tier merch over at Crysau Ti.

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17:09

Dial Achos Gwenllian: Sign The Petition

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/23

As a couple of chancers that aspire to sit on our arses, drink beer and chat rubbish for a living we know full well the value of taking it easy. But every once in a while there comes a time when you have to act and in this case it's as easy as filling in a form. Click this link and fill in the petition so we can give one of Wales' fiercest princesses the statue she deserves.

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43:14

163. Wales in the Crimean War

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/22

Wales has known more than it's fair share of warfare and while images of bows and blades might come to mind when you picture Cymru on the field of battle, we've also been in a fair few scraps that were equally as bloody but much more modern. Hit play and listen to the part that the Welsh played in the Crimean War.The Patreon is poppin' off so why don't you pop over there and place yourself amongst its members.

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10:54

Throwback Thursday: A History of Alcohol in Wales

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/19

If there's one thing we like on this podcast it's the litres upon litres of beer we get to drink while making it. We like it so much we did a whole episode on how much Wales liked it's golden brews throughout history and this clip is but a brief snippet of that delicious knowledge. Find out just how much the Welsh have enjoyed sinking a few jars across the ages by listening to the full episode here.

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47:30

162. Wales and The Black Death

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/15

If you're a plague enthusiast you'd probably agree that The Black Death is one of, if not the biggest hitter. But how did Wales fare when 40% of the worlds population was being decimated by disease we hear you ask? Hit play and find out you morbid buggers. You can get some extra episodes and content, mostly more cheerful than plague talk, on our Patreon. Check it out.

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6:14

Throwback Thursday: Lord Rhys Part 2

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/12

In part 2 of our Lord Rhys-a-thon we cover the latter half of his life and deeds and to honour these here's a clip of us nattering about Only Fools and Horses and weird mates from uni. Enjoy. Listen to the full whack here and be amazed at Lord Rhys, the absolute Don of Deheubarth.

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31:16

161. Anarawd ap Rhodri & The Battle of Conwy

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/08

Another day another historic Welsh leader dragged into the light of the present for you darlings to enjoy. Hit play and hear all about a bad boy from Gwynedd that kept Cymru out of the greedy hands of Mercians and Vikings alike. Check out our Patreon for all the extra content you could want, longer, drunker and uncut.

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6:01

Throwback Thursday: Lord Rhys Part 1

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Harken back to another episode of the past discussing one of Deheubarths finest, but first wet your appetite on this clip where we discuss the many positives of Guiness.Check out the full eppy here.

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29:15

160. The Battle of Llandeilo Fawr

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast ·

2026/02/01

It's been a while since we've given you a rundown of one of Wales' great scraps so we thought we'd jump back into battle mode and give you all the juicy details of a time when Cymru laid the smackdown on the invading English. Don't fight the urge, lay down your weapons and check out our Patreon for all your bonus content needs.

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