

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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Aug 17, 2024 • 49min
85. Ystrad Clud a'r Hen Ogledd - Strathclyde and The Old North
Some of you may know about our Celtic brethren down in Cornwall/Kernow but how many of you knew about our Welsh cousins North of Hadrian's Wall? Yeah not so clever now are you. Turns out there's another thing the Scots and Welsh have in common besides a love of slagging off the English and you can hear all about it by having a listen to this here episode. This episode brings another nation of people into The Cool Celts Club but don't worry if you don't have Celtic heritage going back a thousand odd years, you can get in on the action just by following our socials or joining our Patreon.

Aug 15, 2024 • 8min
Throwback Thursday: Welsh Mythology
Journey back once again down the annals of pod history and listen to a little snippet from the first time we touched on the stories of the ancient druids themselves. As usual the clip is just us chatting nonsense but you do get to learn the origin story of a certain hosts Hollywood smile...As usual you can listen to the full episode if this tickled your historical pickle by clicking here.

Aug 10, 2024 • 29min
84. Summer Plans
We've had about 3 and a half warm, sunny days so far so summer in Wales is officially over. But before we drop headfirst into Autumn come listen to us talk about our summer plans for the pod and the hijinks that will doubtlessly come with them. Yes this is a doss episode, we've been hot and busy ok? Just cut us some slack yeah?Have a look at our socials or join in for some extra fun on the Patreon you dirty, flirty lot.

Aug 7, 2024 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Falkirk
Yes, we hate to say it but it's true, the legendary Welsh longbow was once turned Northward towards our fellow Celts in service of that 'orrible sod Edward Longshanks. As per the clip we've chosen doesn't touch on that much and is as the Scots would say a load of old 'pish'. If you do fancy learning more about the folly at Falkirk though, give the full episode a listen here.

Aug 4, 2024 • 11min
83. Live from the Eisteddfod
We went to a Welsh culture festival that's been around celebrating all things Wales since 1176 and promptly decided to get shitfaced and record our blabberings just like it's creator Lord Rhys would have wanted. Hit play and listen to what we could salvage from our shenanigans and a big thanks to all you boys who plied us with beer during the day, you know who you are you scallies. Join the Patreon and follow us on socials, or don't we're not your mum.

Jul 31, 2024 • 5min
Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Moel Y Don
Those that have been with us since the start will remember when we were but muffled talking tadpoles before we became the colossal drunken pod frogs we are now. Back then we muddled through a pretty sick battle in Welsh history that includes a make shift bridge and a lot of drowned Englishmen and we thought we'd revive it with a little snippet special for you. Give the full episode a listen by clicking here our lovely Tailies.

Jul 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
82. We Are Not Alone - UFO sightings with Jake Abanos
Do aliens exist? Are Martians planning our downfall using giant advanced tripod machines ala War of the Worlds? Or is it just a bunch of made up mumbo jumbo to swindle believers or to bunk off school? We, along with our dashing guest Jake Abanos, tackle these big questions this week and all you need to do to hear it is hit that play button. E.T. was big into his phones and if he were about today we have no doubt he'd be doom scrolling like the rest of us. Do him proud and give us a follow on our socials or join our Patreon for some extra goodies.

Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen
Glimpse back through the annals of time and relive our coverage of the famous Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen by listening to this clip of us talking about something totally unrelated. If you do want to learn more about the battle listen to the full episode by following this link.

Jul 20, 2024 • 27min
81. Abdulrahim Abby Farah
Today's hidden gem of Welsh history had been known as the most important Welshman you've never heard of.Hit play and listen to how said Welshman spent his life doing a load of good in the world rather than getting a job on the dodgems down Barry Island or lamenting the fact he didn't live to see Gavin and Stacey.Like the great man himself we're also committed to making the world a better place, just with far less impactful podcast based content. Nevertheless if you want more of it, check out our socials and out Patreon.

Jul 17, 2024 • 5min
Throwback Thursday: The Battle of Bryn Glas
Another Thursday, another Throwback. This time we're offering you a refreshing taster of our second ever episode where we covered one of the biggest Welsh victories on the medieval battlefield. Tuck in, Tailies and if you fancy listening to the full thing just click this link and let the magic of the internet do the rest.