Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

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.

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.

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 tasty extras.

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.

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 and our handsome faces on the latest videos.

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.

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 award here.

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.

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 throwing you're podcast hosts a bone.

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.

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.

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's Lobe award at this year's Golden Lobes if you're feeling kind.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week we're heading back to a simpler time, before what we're sure will be known as a pivotal election in America's history. Hit play and listen to how we predicted it would go and how it stacks up compared to the shit show you poor sods in the USA actually got. Full episode here if you want to drown out the noise and listen to some America/Cymru connections.

Gather round the fire dear listeners for another tale of gods and magic all the way from our Celtic ancestors but with the sexy, modern twist this podcast is so renowned for.Hit play and hear about a magical Britain, devilish plagues and two kings who were smart AF. Fancy more gems from history? And/or us just talking drunken nonsense? Head over to our Patreon and you might even bag yourself some extra perks.

Today we look back on an episode we did about the links between Cymru and the wonderful USA but this particular but of content was recorded during a period in our life we like to call "the catty bitch phase". Have a listen to this clip and you'll see what we mean. If you do fancy listening to part one of the ep and all the wonderful links to our colonial cousins that go with it, check it out here.

We're back with another Welsh/American connection and strap in folks because this one's hot enough to set off your musket. Hit play and hear all about the part Wales and the Welsh had to play in the bloodiest war ever to be held on American soil. Just when you think we can't soldier on anymore, we find the grit to give you more content over on our Patreon. Check it out here.

Just like a pirate going back for their buried treasure we're digging up some gold we left behind long ago to deliver you another story about the most dapper cut throat to ever sail the seas. But before we give you the good stuff, have a listen to yet another attempt at giving a listener a new nickname.Full episode here, my loves.

As green and pleasant as Cymru is, some home grown Welshies decided to venture out to countries with a little less rain from time to time and it turns out a healthy dose of these adventurous lot wound up in the good old U S of A.Hit play and listen to us reel of a few famous and infamous names from the frontier that can trace their lineage back to the land of the dragon.Join our Patreon posse and claim the prize of extra content without the hassle of staging a train robbery.

With the last of the Christmas magic swiftly being sapped away by the return of the mundane rhythm of life we thought we'd remind you of a bit of Welsh magic in the form of a cunning escape artist.Of course the clip isn't about the subject matter, you know us better than that by now. But you can listen to us cover all inclusive holiday's and praying on the flight home then listen to the full whack here.

For our first proper episode of the year we thought we'd treat you to something a little further afield than what we'd usually cover and tell you the tale of one of our Celtic cousins across the sea. Hit play and hear all about a guy who puts the Man in the Isle of Man from the hosts that put the Isle in 'if you're waiting for the subject it usually takes us a whISLE'.Our Patreon episodes are always popping, pals so take a peek over there and pay the price that suits you for those extra portions of content.

First throwback of the new year and we're starting strong with one of Wales' most criminally inclined exports. Hear all about this Cambrian bad boy in the full eppy here.

We know that you all think of us as hunky alphas but occasionally we like to dabble with being stone cold virgins and what better way to express this than playing dungeons and dragons with a Welsh theme (shut up it's cool now). Click here to get the accompanying imagery to better bring the D&D world to life.

This week's throwback lands firmly on Jesu Grist's birthday and as a gift to both him and you we're re-releasing a a full length golden oldie all about the festivities in Wales at this time of year. So whether you'd prefer the sound of two drunks over spending time with your own family or you're the most die hard of die hard listeners, glug back a Christmas beer and listen to the traditions of a Cymru past.

We can harp on about how good Wales is and was all the live long day but in the interest of balance we occasionally like to cover some of the not so glamorous aspects of Cymru's past and what better time to get super serious than Christmas?Hit play and have a listen to how Wales and the wider world of the time couldn't even be bothered to pay a minimum wage. Get around our Patreon for some extra content, merch discounts and a super secret exclusive episode coming to you this yuletide season.

Cast your brains upstream of the river that is time and listen back to when we had one of the great Cymro join us to chat about Ynys Môn.Unlike a regular doctor this guy is one you can't wait to see, give the full episode a listen here.

Join us this yuletide season for a low stakes, low effort episode coming straight to you from one of the best boozers in Cardiff Bay. Topic selection will be scattered and borderline chaotic as usual but will range from the history of the pub to typical experiences growing up in Wales. Give the gift of Christmas cheer this year by gifting someone a free month or two on our Patreon. Or gift it yourself and be even merrier for it.

This week's throwback is to one of our all time favourites and for once the clip is actually about the subject in question so listen for that if nothing else. Hit play and listen to a hero of modern Wales who battered a particularly awful human back in the day and looked bloody fabulous while doing it. Full episode here, we highly recommend it.

As you all know we're dedicated to bringing you the utmost accuracy when it comes to tales of the past and how better to do that than brining on a proper history head who's written books and everything. Join us and our guest, Nathen Amin, to discuss one of the biggest names in the history game, Henry Tudor AKA Harri Tudur AKA Big Hazza AKA H from Steps. Check out the mega brain that is Nathan on his Insta and improve your intelligence by giving his Substack a read.

This throwback clip includes a reference to our other throwback clips for a lovely bit of throwback-ception as well as a delicate and nuanced discussion about the beauty industry. As usual if you want the actual meat and potatoes of history check out the full episode here my loves.