
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 19, 2025 • 34min
133. Clwb Ffilm Cymraeg/Welsh Film Club: Resistance (2011)
They said it could never be done, that we were mad to try. Well its high time some men in their thirties finally started talking about motion pictures and that's exactly what we're going to do.Hit play and listen to us make a delicious film pie with a tasty historic filling.Patreon is still half price so get around it you scallies.

Jul 16, 2025 • 3min
Throwback Thursday: Vikings in Wales
It's Thursday, it's a throwback. You know the drill. This week it's Vikings and how they fared in the green pastures of Wales back in the day. Don't worry though, the clip is just us doing Werner Herzog impressions. Full episode here if you fancy it little cherubs.

Jul 12, 2025 • 36min
132. Y Fad Felen - The Yellow Plague
Croeso nôl dear listeners, we hope you've washed your hands and got your masks handy because today we're talking of a sickly pestilence that once brought Wales and the world to its knees with a splash of yellow.Speaking of being sick, we must be sick in the head to be offering these ultra low prices on our patreon! Take advantage while you can.

Jul 9, 2025 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: The Drowning of Tryweryn
this week is a throwback to something very close to the hearts of the Cymry and because it's pretty serious we've naturally picked a clip of us talking total shite about something unrelated. Enjoy. If you do fancy boiling your own blood a little you can listen to how the UK government shafted a Welsh town in the full eppy here.

Jul 5, 2025 • 42min
131. Dinefwr Castle
Discover the charm of Welsh castles while diving into the playful banter about university days and online trolling. Hear humorous reflections on vanity and the archetype of a Welsh vicar, along with whimsical nicknames from the community. The discussion takes an intriguing turn with a fictional product, blending comedy and serious themes of Welsh independence. Finally, explore the rich history and architectural significance of Dinefwr Castle—a pivotal site in Welsh history set against a picturesque backdrop.

Jul 3, 2025 • 4min
Throwback Thursday: William Price
Today we're looking back on an episode about a modern-ish day druid who by all accounts was a bit loopy but did give the gift of cremation. In true fashion we honour him in this clip by mocking right wing talking heads and fretting about tech issues. If you did want to hear more about the High Priest of the Sun Grown Old you can listen here,

Jun 28, 2025 • 36min
130. Caerleon and the Silures
Strap in again our beloved listeners for a jaunt back to the Iron Age to rub shoulders with Celtic Welsh of old and those pig dog Roman invaders. Hit play and listen to us discuss this fascinating bit of history, with a sprinkling of beer reviews, 90's advertising and Holly Valance. Our Patreon sale is still going on so sign up now for extra content for less than the price of a pint.

Jun 25, 2025 • 10min
Throwback Thursday: Owain Fawr/Owain the Great
Instead of living now in the summer, come back with us to the winter months and listen to us chat dry January and do stupid German accents. If you actually did want to learn more about Owain Fawr, we can provide the history portion of the episode right here.

Jun 21, 2025 • 19min
129. The Great Welsh Train Robbery
Join us this week as your lovable hosts get super really serious actually and put the whole bloody system in our crosshairs.If you like to seethe while you read give this a look for more on today's subject.Follow Will Hayward for all your Welsh based news, he's good folk.Don't forget to join our Patreon while our summer sale is still on to save yourself some pennies.

Jun 18, 2025 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: Welsh Medieval Warfare
Take another leap back into the river of the past and get your pinkies good and wet in another out of context clip. This time we discuss disappointing Xmas presents and laugh about mental health. For the full episode with some actual history, click here.