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Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

Jack & Franks 334 episodes Nov 8, 2026

Tales for Wales is a Welsh history podcast hosted by two friends, Jack and Franks, who offer an irreverent and intentionally inaccurate look at stories from Wales's past. New episodes are released every Sunday. It blends history with casual, humorous conversation.

Episodes

200. Cadwgan ap Bleddyn & Owain ap Cadwgan: Princes of Powys - Part 1
200. Cadwgan ap Bleddyn & Owain ap Cadwgan: Princes of Powys - Part 1 Nov 8, 2026 54:00 When it comes to Wales' ancient kingdoms, Gwynedd and Deheubarth tend to get a lot of the limelight, but now and the the spotlight is manhandled back to the lesser known territories and today it's Powys' turn. Hit play and listen to us regale you with the tantalising history of the Powysian throne. Free trials for the Patreon are still up for grabs dear listeners, sign up and get your extra conten
199. Holloween Special: Dunraven Castle - Castell Dwnrhefn
199. Holloween Special: Dunraven Castle - Castell Dwnrhefn Nov 1, 2026 47:21 A happy Calan Gaeaf, Samhain and Halloween to all our dear listeners. We hope this season has been full of spooky suspense and pumpkin spiced horrors but if you'll indulge us for one more scary story, we've got a tale of one particular south Walian bay that's got gore and ghosts galore. Check out our Patreon if you haven't already for extra content and perks, nothing scary about that.
198. Saint Gwynllyw/Saint Woolos - The Warlord Saint
198. Saint Gwynllyw/Saint Woolos - The Warlord Saint Oct 24, 2026 43:19 Welcome, welcome to the latest sermon dear sisters and brothers. Pull up a pew and hear the gospel of the latest Celtic saint in Wales' great history and how even the hardest warlord can become a holy man for the ages. Have a look at us getting electrocuted and listen to some extra episodes on our lovely Patreon.
197. Saint Cadog
197. Saint Cadog Oct 17, 2026 33:36 What happens when you mix the red hot blood of the celts with one of the biggest religions the world has ever seen? Aside from a stupid amount of miraculous fountains you get a whole cast of saints that call cool Cymru their home and today we're going to talk about one of the big hitters. Hit play and hear all about our boy Cadog, the saintly son of a warlord who befriended nature, resurrected gia
Throwback Thursday: Jack Daniels & Welsh Whisky
Throwback Thursday: Jack Daniels & Welsh Whisky Nov 12, 2026 12:11 Harken yourselves back to an old episode where we ponder the origins of the worlds most famous whisky and whether it was actually a Welsh invention all along. But instead of clipping that bit we've gone with all sorts of ramblings including once again, the definitive film of the generation, The Mummy. Listen to the full episode right here.
Throwback Thursday:  Brad y Llyfrau Gleision/The Treachery of the Blue Books
Throwback Thursday: Brad y Llyfrau Gleision/The Treachery of the Blue Books Nov 5, 2026 10:15 The Treason of the Blue Books was a huge injustice to Wales and the Welsh people but unfortunately the word 'Blue' is also associated these days with one of the worlds most famous only fans stars and so the clip today is us revelling in that. If you do want to know all about the real outrage of those damned blue books you can listen to the full episode here.
Tasty Tuesday: The Ultimate Welsh Hotel
Tasty Tuesday: The Ultimate Welsh Hotel Nov 3, 2026 8:27 Here's another snippet from the Patreon on the house this Tuesday in the desperate hope you'll sign up to our exclusive content where we do all the things you love from the pod but harder. Head over to our Patreon page and see if there's a tier that tickles your fancy.
Throwback Thursday: The Gododdin
Throwback Thursday: The Gododdin Oct 29, 2026 16:20 Take another glimpse back to when your hosts were younger but no less drunk and hear all the silly preamble we yapped about before we tackled Cymru's oldest poem. Check out the full eppy here little dears.
Tasty Tueaday - Lawrence, Kansas
Tasty Tueaday - Lawrence, Kansas Oct 20, 2026 6:45 Back for another suckle at the Patreon teet are we? Well guzzle on down on this little snippet from the prelude to a whole bloody episode on a town from the land of our colonial cousins. Hear the full episode here and watch us shock each other with electricity in our latest video while you're at it.
196. PART 2 - Annibyniaeth Cymraeg - Welsh Independence
196. PART 2 - Annibyniaeth Cymraeg - Welsh Independence Oct 10, 2026 52:59 We're back for part 2 of the only argument you'll ever need to break free from the chains of bondage and live the free Welsh dream #NotBias. Hit play and hear about some more stats and figures you can whip out the next time you get overly patriotic after a night on the town. As an INDEPENDENT podcast we rely on INDEPENDENT people to fund us INDEPENDENTLY of ads so if that sound sup your street go
195. PART 1 - Annibyniaeth Cymraeg - Welsh Independence
195. PART 1 - Annibyniaeth Cymraeg - Welsh Independence Oct 3, 2026 52:59 Ever wanted to get into the nitty gritty debate about Wales place on the global stage but couldn't be arsed to look up all the stats and figures you need to back up the opinion you've already decided on? Fear not, because the lads at Tales for Wales have got you covered. Hit play and listen to all the stats, figures, processes and things to consider when you want to bust up a united kingdom.One ki
194. Gruffudd ap Llywelyn with Rhydian from CADW - Part 2
194. Gruffudd ap Llywelyn with Rhydian from CADW - Part 2 Sep 26, 2026 45:25 We know, we left you salivating at the end of part 1 but don't worry, unlike a heroin dealer we won't charge you more for the second dose.Hit play and hear all about the latter half of our boy Guff's life and the legacy he left behind for podcast listeners near and far. Fancy some more of our nonsense? Head over to the Patreon and get your fix.

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