Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

It's finally here, the episode this podcast was made for. History, boozing and the timeless romance between them. From bragawd to spiced rum, hit play and listen to us gush about all the Welsh tipples that made this nation great. Crack a can and have a snoop on our socials or pour your favourite spirit and take a peek at our Patreon.

Today's expedition into the before harkens back to an episode we did about King Arthur, rightful ruler of the Britons but to keep with tradition our clip is about another topic entirely, the sweet nectar that is a lovely pint. To hear us swoon over booze some more and even talk about the designated subject matter, listen to the full shebang by clicking here.

Welcome back for part 2 of celebrating of the big dog of Deheubarth himself, featuring more scraps, more strategy and more big dick energy from the legend of a Lord. Hit play and hear us swoon over another Welsh hero being added to the great chronicle that is Tales for Wales. Chime in on our socials or our Patreon if you ever want an ounce of the kind of respect Big Rhys had.

Welcome back for part dos of the Wales on Film flashback. Hit play and listen to a snippet of passion about the Welsh connection in the film Zulu, complete with a clip of Men of Harlech to stoke a deep desire for battle. Listen to the full episode here you dogs of war.

Welcome back little cherubs for that sweet hit of history that only the Tales for Wales dealers can dish out. Today's eppy is the jumping off point into a bloke that was such a big time boio he even got a unique title to go with his lengthy list of escapades. So whether you're walking the dog, cooking your tea or staring, glassy eyed into the abyss, lend us your ears for the next 50 mins so we can...

In this snippet we discuss the things Jordan Peterson and Brendan Frasier have in common but if you like Wales, like movies and like hearing people discussing Wales in movies then listen to the full eppy here.

The Cambro-Americanus is a rare breed but on Steve Irwin's life we swear they exist, which is why we're back with part 2 of our Americana themed episodes, discussing many a link between our two great nations both past and present. Click that play button and hear us round out our chat on the American-Welsh connections just in time for that biggy election. Good luck with that by the way. We're big o...

Cast yourselves back with us for another glance into the past, this time our out of context clip is from an episode on Dic Penderyn, a working class hero who we honour in this snippet by talking about dossing in work and speed awareness courses. Do the man's memory proud by listening to the full episode here.

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 fo...

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.

(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...

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.

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 do...

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.

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 Pirate 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 sea...

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.

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 eve...

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.

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 Pa...

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.

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 yadd...

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.

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 conten...

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.

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...