

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast
Jack & Franks
Tales for Wales is an inaccurate Welsh history lesson brought to you by two boozy mates. New episodes every Sunday.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 8min
Throwback Thursday: Wales in the USA - Part 2
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.

Jan 25, 2026 • 49min
159. Welsh Mythology: Lludd & Llefelys
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.

Jan 22, 2026 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: Wales in the USA - Part 1
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.

Jan 18, 2026 • 47min
158. Wales, The Welsh & The American Civil War
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.

Jan 15, 2026 • 4min
Throwback Thursday: Barti Ddu and his Royal Fortune(s)
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.

Jan 11, 2026 • 28min
157. Welsh in the Wild West - American Cowboys with Welsh Roots
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.

Jan 8, 2026 • 10min
Throwback Thursday: John Jones - The Welsh Houdini
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.

Jan 4, 2026 • 33min
156. Illiam Dhone & The Manx Rebellion of 1651
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.

Jan 1, 2026 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: Murray Humphreys AKA The Hump
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.

Dec 28, 2025 • 55min
155. Dungeons and Dragons but Welsh
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.


