

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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Nov 28, 2024 • 12min
Throwback Thursday: Looking Back at Tales for Wales
A throwback to a throwback. Lazy? Uninspired? Or pure genius? You be the judge. Full episode here for you weirdo's OBSESSED with the past.

Nov 24, 2024 • 49min
99. A History of Alcohol in Wales
It's finally here, the episode this podcast was made for. History, boozing and the timeless romance between them. From bragawd to spiced rum, hit play and listen to us gush about all the Welsh tipples that made this nation great. Crack a can and have a snoop on our socials or pour your favourite spirit and take a peek at our Patreon.

Nov 21, 2024 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: King Arthur
Today's expedition into the before harkens back to an episode we did about King Arthur, rightful ruler of the Britons but to keep with tradition our clip is about another topic entirely, the sweet nectar that is a lovely pint. To hear us swoon over booze some more and even talk about the designated subject matter, listen to the full shebang by clicking here.

Nov 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
98. Lord Rhys - Part 2
Welcome back for part 2 of celebrating of the big dog of Deheubarth himself, featuring more scraps, more strategy and more big dick energy from the legend of a Lord.Hit play and hear us swoon over another Welsh hero being added to the great chronicle that is Tales for Wales.Chime in on our socials or our Patreon if you ever want an ounce of the kind of respect Big Rhys had.

Nov 14, 2024 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: Wales on Film Part 2
Welcome back for part dos of the Wales on Film flashback. Hit play and listen to a snippet of passion about the Welsh connection in the film Zulu, complete with a clip of Men of Harlech to stoke a deep desire for battle. Listen to the full episode here you dogs of war.

Nov 10, 2024 • 50min
97. Lord Rhys - Part 1
Welcome back little cherubs for that sweet hit of history that only the Tales for Wales dealers can dish out. Today's eppy is the jumping off point into a bloke that was such a big time boio he even got a unique title to go with his lengthy list of escapades. So whether you're walking the dog, cooking your tea or staring, glassy eyed into the abyss, lend us your ears for the next 50 mins so we can LORD this great man's deeds over you.Lord 'elp ya if you don't join in with our socials and or Patreon.

Nov 7, 2024 • 10min
Throwback Thursday: Wales on Film Part 1
In this snippet we discuss the things Jordan Peterson and Brendan Frasier have in common but if you like Wales, like movies and like hearing people discussing Wales in movies then listen to the full eppy here.

Nov 3, 2024 • 47min
96. Wales in the USA - Part 2
The Cambro-Americanus is a rare breed but on Steve Irwin's life we swear they exist, which is why we're back with part 2 of our Americana themed episodes, discussing many a link between our two great nations both past and present. Click that play button and hear us round out our chat on the American-Welsh connections just in time for that biggy election. Good luck with that by the way. We're big on democracy too, which is why we do polls and stuff on our Patreon and social media, check it out, pilgrims.

Oct 31, 2024 • 13min
Throwback Thursday: Dic Penderyn
Cast yourselves back with us for another glance into the past, this time our out of context clip is from an episode on Dic Penderyn, a working class hero who we honour in this snippet by talking about dossing in work and speed awareness courses. Do the man's memory proud by listening to the full episode here.

Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
95. Wales in the USA - Part 1
With another landmark election looming in ye olde US of A we thought we'd theme our episodes in the run up and talk about all the things that unite the Welsh with our colonial cousins from across the pond.Hit play and have a listen to the first half of our cross-nation nattering where we discuss the Welshness of some American greats, the unknown Celtic presence in Hollywood and some gold facts for if you ever find yourself in a quiz specifically themed on the Welsh-American connection.Thirsty for more of our drunken musings? Get around our socials or join our Patreon fam and fill your bloody boots.