Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Welsh have historically been a rowdy bunch and thankfully that uppity spirit has been used for a number of noble causes. Sadly there are some that always have to sour the mood and this weeks episode is about what happens when that sort of passion is poisoned and turned into something ugly. Hit play and listen to the not so pleasant chapter of Welsh history from 1919. Check out our Patreon/Socials for more pod related goodies.

Whether you're looking for the nostalgia of our back catalogue or a new listener that missed a few episodes the first time around, your ingenious hosts have come up with the idea of giving you a pint sized taster each week to quench your thirst.First up is what kickstarted this whole fiasco, the genesis of the mighty pod you see before you today, sub-par audio and all. If you missed the big boy Captain Morgan or just want to soak up his pirate shenanigans again, listen to the full eppy here you lovely sods.