Jack & Franks
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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Episodes
Throwback Thursday: Boys Village - A Town Frozen in Time 20.05.2026 6:20
Today's throwback is all about a town that time forgot, nestled deep in the bosom of The Vale of Glamorgan and to tee you up for a potential listen of the full episode we thought we'd clip up another sordid story from a trip to the barbers. Full episode here if you fancy it.
175. Patreon Preview: Toppenish, Washington 16.05.2026 39:45
Come have a taste of the high life and get an exclusive taster of our premium Patreon episodes. In this one, we're delving into the hometown of another dear Teulu member, Justin Johnson. Join us as we focus our keen (drunk) eyes across the Atlantic and have a look at the city of murals AKA Toppenish, WA. If this has tickled your pickle and you want more, click this linky bad boy and make a purchas...
Throwback Thursday: Welsh True Crime: Operation Seal Bay 13.05.2026 8:36
We're back again, going back and we hope you'll be back again next week for when we go back again but for now, lets go back and take a look at a snippet from one of biggest drug busts in not only Wales but history in general. Full episode here little dears.
Tasty Tuesday: Life in a Welsh School 11.05.2026 5:26
Come sample the sweet treats of the Patreon dear friends and perchance grow an appetite to join yourselves. Give us a whirl hear you lovely buggers.
174. Wales in the Battle of Britain with Luke Davies 09.05.2026 1:05:41
Yes, the rumours are true, the dishiest presenter in all of Cymru has come back to the Tales for Wales podcast and we're be spitting some more WW2 facts about Wales at you, this time all about the Battle of Britain. Get an even bigger fix of Luke by checking his channels out on Insta and TikTok. Check out our Patreon for more content including bonus episodes, polls, videos and a load of other tast...
Throwback Thursday: Welsh True Crime with Wines and Crimes 06.05.2026 3:32
Take a walk with us once more down memory lane, this time as a group with our dear friends over at Wines and Crimes. Hit play and reminisce with us, mainly on the unusually filthy sayings from a certain Canadian. Check out the full episode here.
173. Welsh Characters In Film, Part 2 (with The Podcast Nobody Asked For) 02.05.2026 59:33
We're back with an extra couple of hosts for part two of the best Welsh characters in film, the much anticipated sequel, the back end of an epic duology. Hit play and see if your favourite Welsh motion pictures have made the cut and if you haven't listened to part one, head over to The Podcast That Nobody Asked For for the first half. Check out our Patreon for the latest surveys, bonus episodes an...
Tasty Tuesday: The Beauty of the Booze 27.04.2026 6:16
Here ye, here ye! Come gather round, peasant and noble alike for another taste of the sweet ambrosia that is paid podcast content. Hit play and hear us speak romantically about our one true love, nice frosty pints. For more of this sweet nectar for the ears head over to our Patreon on sign yourselves up.
172. Clwb Ffilm Cymraeg/Welsh Film Club: Saint Maud (2019) & Twin Town (1997) 25.04.2026 31:04
As we open the doors of the Welsh Film Club once again, enter knowing that because we're such thoughtful boys we're actually giving you a two for one offer film review on a couple of flicks that pay loving tribute to mother Wales. If you fancy watching the Welsh saga that is Twin Town just click this link. If you're feeling generous you can also vote for us in the Golden Lobes Listeners Choice awa...
Throwback Thursday: The Making of the Mabiniogion Game with Stevan Anastasoff 22.04.2026 3:30
This throwback we're giving you a snippet all about one of our favourite pass times, drinking that sweet sweet booze. Check out Stevan's game set in the crazy mythological world of the Mabinogion here. Or listen to the full episode for a deep dive on the game itself here.
171. The House of Clare - Part 1 18.04.2026 42:50
Wales has had its fair share of enemies over the years but it's rare to see a family so dedicated to pressing their boots on the throats of a population that it becomes a generational pass time. Hit play and listen to part 1 of the battles, deaths and political shifts brought on by this house of prime time haters. You lovely lot can still vote for us in the Listeners Lobe award if you fancy throwi...
Throwback Thursday: Bill Frost - The First Man to Fly 16.04.2026 8:04
Now boarding for your express flight to the past. courtesy of a few snippets from an episode about a bloke making an aeroplane. Hit play and hear stories of purchasing alcohol, trolling online and more. Whistle nice and wet after that taster? Listen to the full episode here.
Tasty Tuesday: Patreon #2 Random Topics, Would You Rather and the Coinage Act 13.04.2026 9:38
Croeso to the first of our Tasty Tuesday segments where you dear listeners get a cheeky sample of our Patreon episodes. Sit back and enjoy this little snippet where we let a computer decide what topics to discuss and have a quick fire round of 'would you rather'. Like what you hear? Head over to our Patreon and sign up now for more.
170. Julian Cayo & The Free Wales Army 11.04.2026 58:25
Many a Welshman has fought for independence throughout it's storied history but where as we usually cover freedom fighters that used bows and blades to send a message, today we're getting our modernity on and going for a group of pro Welsh lads that rocked the boat back in the 60's. Join the Teulu army of Tales for Wales by joining the Patreon, enlist today! Give us a cheeky vote for the Listener'...
Throwback Thursday: The Mold Riots of 1869 09.04.2026 5:48
Flick back through the pages of the past once more to a time of violent revolt illustrated perfectly by this clip of us chatting about diets, hungover travel and the nicest lads from the local tip. Full episode here, sweet cherubs.
169. Tales from Schools in Wales - Part 2 04.04.2026 52:06
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? G...
Throwback Thursday: Harlech Castle 01.04.2026 8:15
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.
168. Tales from Schools in Wales - Part 1 29.03.2026 35:37
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.
Throwback Thursday: 2024 In Memoriam 26.03.2026 8:53
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.
167. Sir David Mathew of Llandaff 22.03.2026 35:43
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.
Throwback Thursday: The Tales for Wales Xmas Party with Jake Abanos 19.03.2026 6:27
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.
166. Cefn Sidan & The Gwyr y Bwelli Bach 15.03.2026 32:38
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.
Throwback Thursday: The Pit of Ghosts 12.03.2026 5:42
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.
165. Belinus and Brennius - Brythonic Battle Brothers 08.03.2026 37:26
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.
Throwback Thursday: Madog ap Llywelyn - The Prince from Across the Border 05.03.2026 5:43
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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