
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

Jun 14, 2025 • 30min
128. Amy Dillwyn
Delve into the remarkable life of Amy Dillwyn, a feminist industrialist who defied Victorian norms. The hosts share humorous takes on 'woke' culture and the evolving landscape of comedy. Enjoy their lighthearted banter while reflecting on the importance of listener feedback and community. They also share amusing anecdotes about chaotic days and upcoming vacations. Overall, the discussion celebrates Dillwyn's legacy in literature and women's rights, blending humor with serious reflections.

Jun 11, 2025 • 4min
Throwback Thursday: Talgarth Asylum
This jaunt back through our back catalogue is a little segment pulled from out episode on the not so cheery Talgarth Asylum and this clip is somewhat relevant for once and we discuss our our mental foibles. Full episode is here if you fancy it.

Jun 7, 2025 • 38min
127. Welsh Mythology: Manawydan fab Llyr
Another Welsh legend, straight from the gobs of two other of Welsh legends. Yes we're as big as the Mabinogion now and no we will not apologise for our drunken fame. Hit play and listen to how big man Manawydan conquered trials and tribulations and got Cymru back on the right path. Real legends are birthed from stories and what better stories are there if not on our socials or our Patreon? Join here and become our brethren court.

Jun 4, 2025 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: Hughesovka - The Welsh in Ukraine
We're delving back once more, this time we present you with a snippet from the episode all about the Welsh town in Ukraine. As usual, if you want to actually learn about it you'll have to listen to the full episode because the clip is of course just a sample of our usual nonsense. Full episode here my loves.

May 31, 2025 • 31min
126. Patreon Preview: #34 Tycroes & Llandeilo
We're back with another nugget of extra content for you lovely chaps and chappesses courtesy of the Clogau goldmine that is the Tales for Wales Patreon.This episode is an example of what could be in store for you if you join out Teulu tier, where we delve into your hometown's history and butcher any semblance of nostalgia you might still have for the place. The Patreon Summer Sale starts now so if you like the idea of us working like dogs for you personally, jump aboard the Teulu train while tickets are half price baby.

May 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
125. Tales for Wales on Zulu
Yes, it's the one you've all been waiting for. The one we've been banging on about since we first stuck our mouths to microphone. Hit play and listen to us faun over what it, in our humble opinion, one of the best motion pictures you could ever lay your peepers on. The film isn't required watching before listening but do yourself a favour and stick it on anyway. Unlike the British army we don't have an official uniform, but you can still look dappen in our merch. Or check out our Patreon for bonus rations of content.

May 21, 2025 • 4min
Throwback Thursday: Christmas in Wales
Swap out the sun of summer for the hearth of Christmas this Throwback Thursday and listen to us cackle about how us and out friends ruined the yuletide season for our families not so long ago. Full episode here if you cherubs fancy listening to some old Welsh Xmas traditions.

May 17, 2025 • 56min
124. Bringing Wales to Cinema with Dan Freeman - Director of Excalibur
Wales is a land of stories and as we've banged on about since starting this pod, someone should be making them into films. While we can dream of an angel investor who wants to fund a pair of amateurs to turn up hungover on set most days, todays guest is a bona fide member of the industry who's made it his personal task to give Wales its dues on the silver screen. Hit play and listen to us chat about Wales' foray into blockbuster territory and when you're done, check out more about the flick here.

May 16, 2025 • 4min
Throwback Thursday: János Arany and The Bards of Wales
Another throwback, another chat filled to the brim with talk of frothy pints and the consequences of drinking them. Full episode here if you fancy learning about those bardic boys.

May 10, 2025 • 43min
123. Welsh History with Welsh Histories AKA Niklas George
Just when you thought the Welshness couldn't get Welsher and the History couldn't get more Historic we've gone and doubled up on both by bringing in the man behind Welsh Histories to talk about, you guessed it, Welsh history. Hit play and listen to us chat with, unlike us, a legit chronicler of the ages who, like us, bloody loves Cymru.Check out Welsh Histories, he's good folk and his content is top notch: Facebook InstaGo down in history yourself as the best dressed mother effer no matter what side of Offa's Dyke you're on - check out our merch or just add us to the list of accounts you doomscroll through