Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

Wales is a full time factory of storytelling whether we're churning out poets, bards, musicians or in this case top level thespians. Matthew Rhys is fast becoming one of our nations lushest lads and we thought he deserved to get his flowers by having a whole episode dedicated to him. Hit play and listen to us crushing hard on the Cardiff boy who made it to the big time. Patreon free trials are still up for grabs or you can subscribe and get all the extra goodies you want forever and ever.

This Throwback Thursday we're giving you the first segment of our chat with Dan Freeman, director of the upcoming Welsh epic, Excalibur. The man is bringing the heart of fantasy back to Wales and we think you should bloody well listen to him because of it. Check out the full episode here and get around all things Excalibur here so you can say you knew about it ages ago when it comes out.

We're back from a trip to a town that saw more action in the 1100's than Schwarzenegger did in the 90's. Hit play and hear all about the scraps that defined this town and the mythical figure that gave it it's name. We've also included a taster of the shenanigans we got up to while we were there but if you want the full gossip you'll have to head over to our Patreon.

We're back once more and this time we brought friends, the delightful duo from the Wines and Crimes podcast to enthrall you with genuine tales of Welsh criminality.Full episode for all to hear if but a click away.

Back for another swig of the good stuff eh? This one's an especially sweet brew as it was tailor made for one of our top tier Teulu members. Have a listen and if you fancy the full brief, head over to the Patreon for your free trial. You too could have episodes dedicated to you for less than the price of 2 pints. Head over now and get what you deserve.

Don't be sad it ended, be glad it happened... It's true, the epic tale of one of Wales' all time best is coming to an end with the last in our pantology, but do not weep, stay strong for our Owain, our captain, our king. What better medicine for this loss than extra snippets of content? Head over to the Patreon and see what's what.

It's Part 2 of a throwback to a throwback of a part 1 we did last week. Does that make sense? Who cares, enjoy. Full episode here sweet darlings.

It's time for the penultimate episode in the epic Glyndŵr saga and this one's got it all. Battles, tactics, heroes, villains and all of it wrapped up in a fascinating Welsh history bow. Hit play and listen to how the Battle of Shrewsbury played out in all it's glory and the consequences for our dear boy Owain. Check out the Patreon for more beer soaked bites of history, you can even have a taster with a free trial.

Llywelyn Fawr was one of the most notable leaders of medieval Wales and what better way than to honour him than dishing up a section of his episode that features exactly none of his story. If you hit play you will, however, hear some funny hijinks about misusing employer property and how easily a hangover can break the bonds of brotherhood. Full episode is here for all the lovers of the past.

Croeso i rhan tri - that's what we'd be saying if Glyndŵr had his way but the turntables of fate spoke and so I shall speak in the English tongue and welcome you to part 3.Hit play and hear the middle chapter of this Welsh epic and how Owain wasn't just a sword swinging warrior but a big time political player, setting up a Welsh parliament, uniting Welsh lords and bringing Wales to the world stage.Take a ganders at our Patreon if you fancy more drunken history and just plain shenanigans.

Much like the Emu, we have the ability to look behind us and it's a good thing too because it gives us a chance to give you lovelies a chance to listen to some episodes of old. Hit play and listen to a cheeky segment from a classic tale of man vs beast. Click here to hear the full story of the great Emu War.

Here we are again with our bi-weekly snippet of Patreon gold to fill your content starved bellies. Hit play and have a listen as we recast one of our favourite film franchises with an all welsh, superstar cast. Get over to the Patreon and sign up if you want to hear more, there's even a cheeky free trial to test the waters for the commitment phobic out there.

We're back for a second bite of the Glyndŵr cherry and we can tell you right bloody here and right bloody now it's a tasty one. Hit play and hear all about how Owain and his plucky Welshmen started ramping up the war machine in Wales, rebel style. You'll hear about Hotspur, The Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen, The Battle of Bryn Glas and every juicy detail in between. Join our Patreon for even more history, even more welshness and even more drunk stories.

Welcome back dear listeners for another glance into the past as we once again revisit the nonsense of yester year. Hold on to your butts as we butcher Irish accents, promote some get rich quick schemes and try to identify exactly what it is you call someone from Hong Kong. Full episode here if you just can't get enough of us.

The Owain Glyndwr Podcast. This is it. The Tales for Wales magnum opus. The history of our nation's last true prince, brought to you straight from the mouths of two drunk chancers, exactly the way he would have wanted it.Press play to begin the definitive Tales for Wales journey into the life, rebellion, and legacy of Owain Glyndŵr.Join up to our Patreon on and get some exclusive perks including bonus episodes, custom artwork, merch and more. You can even do a cheeky free trial to test the waters.

Fancy learning all about one of Wales' most storied castles? Well jog on because here you'll only find a short clip of us talking about Jackie Chan Adventures and bottomless brunching.If you did fancy the real deal though you can have a listen to the full episode here.

Here's a snippet of part two of the heroes tourney we went and did and if you want to know the results well you'll just have to sign up to the Patreon and listen wont you. Luckily for you there's a free trial you can get your mitts on so head over and have a look you tarts.

Today we're taking a peek at a border skirmish that's both physical and symbolic but surprisingly isn't a classic Wales v England job, but a border within the bosom of Wales herself. Yes, the border is coming from inside the house.Hit play and gobble up those booze soaked history nuggets you've come to love.Check out our Patreon and set yourself up with a cheeky free trial so you can listen to the finest the pod has to offer.

Looking forward is always a good idea but have you ever actually thought about glancing back once in a while you future obsessed mad heads? Hit play and listen to us chat with the beautiful Like Davies about spooky kids shows and our primetime selections on beer. Full episode and our Welsh centric WW2 breakdown here.

The wait is finally over and a boozy retelling of the Clare family history can finally be drawn to a close. Hit play and listen to the tale of the last remaining Clare's, how each of them met their ends and just how much of a dick each of them were to our beloved Cymru. Check out our Patreon and grab yourself a free trial while you can to access our entire back catalogue of premium treats.

Welcome back to another jaunt through the Tales for Wales archives to a few chuckles from episodes past. This little snippet was from the planned Welsh resistance in WW2 and how freakin' sick it was. Full episode and us actually covering the topic here ya dogs.

Come on in and sit on down to scoff a little appetiser straight from the Patreon kitchen. Keen to find out more about the legendary tournament? Join the Teulu and fill your boots.

Director Dan is back once more to talk booze, Wales and most importantly, to give us more gossip on all things Excalibur, the Welsh fantasy epic. Hit play and treat your ears to all the magic of movie making from the man that's making it all happen. If you love movies, love Wales, love old folk tales, we cannot stress enough to get around all things Excalibur. Join Y Criw and follow along as the movie is brought to life.Support the production in the Excalibur shop by getting some movie merch, a couple of branded bevs or genuine bits of production.And give the film a follow on Insta to stay up to date with the latest news and collabs.

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.

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 purchase you'll never forget.

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.