Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

It's apt that Dafydd ap Llywelyn be the subject of our 69th episode because he was such a badass you just know he was slaying that 13th century skirt back in the day. From fighting the English to his own brother, Dafydd definitely knew that famous phrase about omelettes and eggs. So hit play and find out how this prince of Gwynedd's short lived candle burned twice as bright.Are you totally mega obsessed with us? Well you can hear more of our drowsy drunk tones by following us on Patreon. Or just imagine the pissed up voiced by reading posts on our socials.

You might be reading this thinking there's lots to love about Wales, and while that's definitely the case we've made a decision here at Tales for Wales that THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE. So forget what you like about Cymru because we'll be the ones to tell you what is and isn't the best, yeah? Hit play and listen to Wales' best duke it out for the top title through the whimsically drunk lens of your two fine hosts. Results are subject to our subjectivity. Disappointed/ecstatic at the results of the tournament? Let us know on our socials or follow us on Patreon for another one.

When you think about Wales' biggest exports you might think coal, lamb, or the best history podcast perhaps? But what if we told you that once upon a time, Wales was one of the biggest narcotics exporters in the world and that it took the police forces of several countries and years of work to put a stopper to it?Don't believe us? Hit play then you little doubting Thomas and see for yourself. Not sure it's a crime but our Patreon is certainly a steal. Check it out along with out socials here you beautiful sods.

Ever gotten a bit miffed at someone? Ever harboured a grudge? Ever carried out a brutal, vendetta fuelled campaign against your enemy, burning their home and history from existence in the process? Well the Northumbrians did.Luckily a couple of plucky Welsh chancers came along to start a pod and remind everyone about a Welsh kingdom the Northumbrian king would rather you forget. Suck it King Oswald.Fancy discovering more than just a lost Welsh land? Find our socials and our Patreon here you dirty dogs.

You've all heard about the big hitter gods before. Your Zeuses, your Ares', your Thors, your Lokis. But what if we told you there was a veritable bounty of Welsh deities that have yet to be touched by modern pop culture and that we, the dual gods of the pod, are serving them up like a heavenly steak at a Miller and Carter next door to the pearly gates.Hit play and listen to our Welsh Gods rundown so that you know exactly who to pray to to become a hipster in the world of religion.Answer our prayers and check out our socials and maybe even have a sniff around our Patreon for some extra content.

You know us by now, we're always pushing historic theories that would make any boffin of the past bust in their briefs. But we also elect to get our hands dirty in the trenches of time now and then and if you don't believe us just hit play and hear a special report, from the human perspective, on the ground, feet to the fire, on our real-life road trip.If you fancy showing us some love on our socials or through our Patreon, get your grubby mits to click this one as well.

The history books will write of this moment, the day Tales for Wales had its first esteemed guest and the irresistible Welsh powers of the revered Doctor were added to the mix.Hit play and listen to us three Cymrophiles wax lyrical about Flintshire, Celts and language while your hosts take every opportunity they can to legitimately use the nickname 'Doc' wherever we can squeeze it in.Do yourself a favour and click this link for all things Doctor Cymraeg. The man's an absolute gem and we bet our left nuts that you'll love what he's dishing out.If you fancy showing us some love on our socials or through our Patreon, get your grubby mits to click this one as well.

The pub has been the birthplace of many an idea but so many don't make it past last orders and are left to rattle around a hungover brain before fading into the ether. But every once in a while pub talk turns to real action and the Man vs Horse race is living proof of that.Hit play and discover the origins of the greatest cross species athletic competition since the tortoise and the hare.Socials, Patreon and extra content, oh my!

That's right, just as Wales has finally settled into being a toll-less country, you're steely eyed pod hosts have come to drag up the past and pick at the scab of historic unfairness again.People have a tonne of ways to deal with frustration. Some people like to dress up, some people like a bit of theatre and some like to smash stuff to bits. Hit play and find out about the anti toll protestors of the 1800's and how they did all three.Fancy chatting to us via our socials? Buying us a pint? Getting some extra content? Follow this link and the possibilities are endless.

It's hard to deny that Vikings were a group of tough old sluggers throughout history and thanks to their constant expansion their influence can bee seen all over the world even today.But what if we told you those ballsy bastards came 'a' knockin' on Wales' door and the ruggedly handsome Welshies of old had to knock those chancers back to the sea not once, not twice but three times? Hit play and listen to how Wales could tussle with the best of them.Fancy a chat on our socials, supporting the pod or joining our esteemed Patreon? Click this link for your one stop shop for all things Tales for Wales.