Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

You know the drill by now. It's Thursday, it's a throwback and what better to throwback to than the old stomping ground of one Dame Shirley Bassey. Full ep here ya tarts.

We're on the road again as your lovable, drunken roving historians and we've got the idea of retaking Chepstow Castle for the Welsh firmly planted in our noggins. Hit play and listen to us muse about everything from our personal medieval fantasies. the action seen by the eponymous stronghold and as always, copious riffs. Like Welsh history so much you want it slapped all over your attire? You're in luck. Click here for a bit of merch and/or some extra goodies from yours truly.

Travel upstream, against the flow of time once more and listen to us talking rubbish before the subject matter as you've surely become accustomed to by now. Full episode here about a big old bust up with primitive boomsticks.

Man vs nature has been a recurring theme through history as well as the premise for some pretty sick movies. But it's rare that we humans have taken such a spanking from the flora and fauna of the earth as when we lost a war to some boggle eyed flightless birds. Hit play and find out just how bad we fumbled it. Extra content and even some merch, all just a click away.

This week we're throwing it back to an episode every boozy trivia enthusiast would hate to miss. Give us a listen and drown your drinking comrades in Welsh based factoids. Full episode here if you get greedy for knowledge.

The rulers of Wales are a dime a dozen but it's the grafters, scrappers and underdogs that we always love the most and the hero of this particular episode ticks the box on all three fronts. Hit play and listen to us muse about a man who's had more goes on the throne than your mum's had on OnlyFans. More morsels of content, more snippets on socials and more patter on Patreon are just a click away.

Croeso, wolcom and welcome to another serving from the past, this weeks selection is from when we discussed our brethren from the South, the Kernewek/Cornish.Check out the full episode if you fancy learning about the Celtic connection between us and some extra little snippets about Kernow/Cornwall itself.

Discover the captivating history of Carreg Cennen Castle, perched dramatically on cliffs with breathtaking views. The hosts weave humorous anecdotes around this iconic landmark's rich past and strategic importance. They also dive into nostalgic reflections on 'Jackie Chan Adventures,' while planning a bottomless brunch filled with witty observations on social drinking. Lighthearted banter about a listener mishap adds charm, keeping the conversation relatable and fun as they celebrate friendship and local cafe culture.

This is a throwback to one of our fave episodes because it features big bad Jemima Nicholas and we urge you to enjoy it in it's fullest by clicking below. To wet your appetite though, listen to us talking episode mistakes and taking on Russia. Hear about J Nik's in all her glory here.

Hot off the heels of our first WW2 episode we're back again to plunge into some new, Welsh themed events of what some might call the biggest scrap we ever did have. Hit play and join us as we discuss booze, battles and prison breaks all taking place under the rather large umbrella of WW2.We're joined this week by presenter, actor and master of lists, Luke Davies. Check out this dishy lad and his even dishier content here. If this eppy didn't fill you up grab some seconds over at our Patreon.