Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

Like the most feverish roving reporters, we too sometimes climb down from our ivory recording studio and get down in the muck of history to bring you the real nitty gritty stuff of the past AKA we went to a few pubs with some lapel mics.

Hit play and hear all about the days gone by of Llanilltud Fawr and all the shenanigans that went on back then.

This little ep has a tasty companion piece over on the Patreon and it too can be yours, head over there and have a listen.

We all know the black plague, it's disease's biggest diva by far, but what if we told you there was a niche, more hipster plague that paved the way before it? Say hello to the Yellow Plague baby, AKA the Plague of Justinian.

As usual all the actual history is in the full ep, this is simply the shenanigans before it but if you do want to know about the plague that killed millions before it was cool, follow this link.

Back again are we? Well come on then, suckle down on another sweet morsel from the Patreon library. This snippet is from a choose your own adventure type deal but you'll only get the intro for now unless you pop over to the Patreon and sign up.

Croeso nol dear listeners and welcome to the latest episode of your beloved Welsh history podcast. Today we're talking about one of the biggest modern wins for Welsh language and the people that made it happen, we're talking of course about our beloved S4C.

Head over to the Patreon for some extra nibbles of history and whimsy.

This weeks throwback is a little number we did on one of Wales' most action packed castles and while it's super interesting the clip we've decided to share is us ranting about the internet, something that's literally NEVER been done before.

Listen to the full episode here if this clip has wet your whistle.

Thought we'd run out of Welsh rebellions to chat about? Not even close mate. Hit play to hear all about another modern uprising in Cymru and find out just how hot things can get when the Welsh get miffed.

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Do you turn your head to the past on occasion? Do you ache for the pleasures that only past deeds can provide? Well ache no more because we're back with another episode from the ancient archives.

Hit play and hear the usually nattering but also the origins of one of the Teulu's most inventive nicknames.

You too could have a silly name made for you, simply get involved with the Patreon and see what nonsense we come up with.

Could be offer a small slice of Patreon in this trying time?

First taste is free but for the full whack head over to our Patreon page and gorge yourselves on all we have to offer.

This week we're delving into another Welsh uprising although this one is a lot more modern than the kind we usually chat about.

Hit play and listen to how in the 1960's the disgruntled Welsh brought rebellion to the 20th century.

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While train robberies are mostly associated with the Wild West, they actually can still happen today but it's a lot less cool and a lot more sly. Here's a throwback to an episode where we talk about how Wales is yet again getting the rubbish end of the deal.

Listen to the full ep here and get yourself as riled up as we were.

Tumble needs you! Today's episode comes with a hope and a prayer that our dear listeners might be able to help safeguard a little piece of Welsh history and save a beloved boozer at the same time.

Hit play and hear all about The Workies and how a couple of sheckles from you could help ensure its survival.

Head over to the website for more info and to find out all the ways you can help.

We're back again and once again we're going back. That's right another episode from a time long gone and this time you get a flirty little intro into an episode all about a top notch Welsh gal.

Click here for the full eppy and to see just why she was so bloody impressive.

Here's another snippet from the Patreon archives to gobble down on this week's Tasty Tuesday. This ep was all about Carmarthen but naturally the only bit you'll get is us waffling about tech mishaps, production mistakes and lackluster congrats on having a baby.

This clip was from a dedicated hometown episode for one of our darling Teulu members and you too could get one for your hometown, just sign up here for all the perks you could ever want.

Join us as we take our second dip into a subject we covered many moons ago when we were but babes in the podcasting game. We're talking of course about the bonkers battle of Moel y Don, now complete with audio that isn't dogshit.

Hit play and listen to one of Wales' biggest victories against our ever-tyrannical neighbours.

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Come back and listen to the most sacred of histories where we meet grand friends of the pod, Greydog and Brother Liam, the esteemed teulu of our humble history outlet.

Listen to the full episode including one of Wales ancient myths right here, right now.

Come gather around the storytelling fire that is the modern podcast distributor and listen to the tale of Gwyn ap Lludd and Creiddylad which is one of the more #NSFW stories in all of Welsh mythology.

Hit play and make sure your not eating your din dins because golly gosh this is a gory one.

Head over to the Patreon and get around some extra content, you know you'll love it.

This week's throwback is from an episode where we talk about one of our all time favourite films and celebrate all the Welsh loveliness that comes with it. Naturally for an enticing clip we thought we'd pick a segment all about when Jack got shingles, enjoy.

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Come and sample the what it's like at the top like you're king of the castle, listening to a couple of dirty rascals.

This little snippet is from when we decided to solve Hollywood in its entirety. Reckon we managed it? You won't find out unless you listen to the whole thing which you can do right here right now.

Wales is a full time factory of storytelling whether we're churning out poets, bards, musicians or in this case top level thespians. Matthew Rhys is fast becoming one of our nations lushest lads and we thought he deserved to get his flowers by having a whole episode dedicated to him.

Hit play and listen to us crushing hard on the Cardiff boy who made it to the big time.

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This Throwback Thursday we're giving you the first segment of our chat with Dan Freeman, director of the upcoming Welsh epic, Excalibur. The man is bringing the heart of fantasy back to Wales and we think you should bloody well listen to him because of it.

Check out the full episode here and get around all things Excalibur here so you can say you knew about it ages ago when it comes out.

We're back from a trip to a town that saw more action in the 1100's than Schwarzenegger did in the 90's.

Hit play and hear all about the scraps that defined this town and the mythical figure that gave it it's name. We've also included a taster of the shenanigans we got up to while we were there but if you want the full gossip you'll have to head over to our Patreon.

We're back once more and this time we brought friends, the delightful duo from the Wines and Crimes podcast to enthrall you with genuine tales of Welsh criminality.

Full episode for all to hear if but a click away.

Back for another swig of the good stuff eh? This one's an especially sweet brew as it was tailor made for one of our top tier Teulu members. Have a listen and if you fancy the full brief, head over to the Patreon for your free trial.

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Don't be sad it ended, be glad it happened...

It's true, the epic tale of one of Wales' all time best is coming to an end with the last in our pantology, but do not weep, stay strong for our Owain, our captain, our king.

What better medicine for this loss than extra snippets of content? Head over to the Patreon and see what's what.

It's Part 2 of a throwback to a throwback of a part 1 we did last week. Does that make sense? Who cares, enjoy.

Full episode here sweet darlings.

It's time for the penultimate episode in the epic Glyndŵr saga and this one's got it all. Battles, tactics, heroes, villains and all of it wrapped up in a fascinating Welsh history bow.

Hit play and listen to how the Battle of Shrewsbury played out in all it's glory and the consequences for our dear boy Owain.

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Llywelyn Fawr was one of the most notable leaders of medieval Wales and what better way than to honour him than dishing up a section of his episode that features exactly none of his story.

If you hit play you will, however, hear some funny hijinks about misusing employer property and how easily a hangover can break the bonds of brotherhood.

Full episode is here for all the lovers of the past.

Croeso i rhan tri - that's what we'd be saying if Glyndŵr had his way but the turntables of fate spoke and so I shall speak in the English tongue and welcome you to part 3.

Hit play and hear the middle chapter of this Welsh epic and how Owain wasn't just a sword swinging warrior but a big time political player, setting up a Welsh parliament, uniting Welsh lords and bringing Wales to the world stage.

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Much like the Emu, we have the ability to look behind us and it's a good thing too because it gives us a chance to give you lovelies a chance to listen to some episodes of old.

Hit play and listen to a cheeky segment from a classic tale of man vs beast.

Click here to hear the full story of the great Emu War.

Here we are again with our bi-weekly snippet of Patreon gold to fill your content starved bellies. Hit play and have a listen as we recast one of our favourite film franchises with an all welsh, superstar cast.

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We're back for a second bite of the Glyndŵr cherry and we can tell you right bloody here and right bloody now it's a tasty one.

Hit play and hear all about how Owain and his plucky Welshmen started ramping up the war machine in Wales, rebel style. You'll hear about Hotspur, The Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen, The Battle of Bryn Glas and every juicy detail in between.

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Welcome back dear listeners for another glance into the past as we once again revisit the nonsense of yester year.

Hold on to your butts as we butcher Irish accents, promote some get rich quick schemes and try to identify exactly what it is you call someone from Hong Kong.

Full episode here if you just can't get enough of us.

The Owain Glyndwr Podcast. This is it. The Tales for Wales magnum opus. The history of our nation's last true prince, brought to you straight from the mouths of two drunk chancers, exactly the way he would have wanted it.

Press play to begin the definitive Tales for Wales journey into the life, rebellion, and legacy of Owain Glyndŵr.

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Fancy learning all about one of Wales' most storied castles? Well jog on because here you'll only find a short clip of us talking about Jackie Chan Adventures and bottomless brunching.

If you did fancy the real deal though you can have a listen to the full episode here.

Here's a snippet of part two of the heroes tourney we went and did and if you want to know the results well you'll just have to sign up to the Patreon and listen wont you.

Luckily for you there's a free trial you can get your mitts on so head over and have a look you tarts.

Today we're taking a peek at a border skirmish that's both physical and symbolic but surprisingly isn't a classic Wales v England job, but a border within the bosom of Wales herself. Yes, the border is coming from inside the house.

Hit play and gobble up those booze soaked history nuggets you've come to love.

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Looking forward is always a good idea but have you ever actually thought about glancing back once in a while you future obsessed mad heads?

Hit play and listen to us chat with the beautiful Like Davies about spooky kids shows and our primetime selections on beer.

Full episode and our Welsh centric WW2 breakdown here.

The wait is finally over and a boozy retelling of the Clare family history can finally be drawn to a close.

Hit play and listen to the tale of the last remaining Clare's, how each of them met their ends and just how much of a dick each of them were to our beloved Cymru.

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Welcome back to another jaunt through the Tales for Wales archives to a few chuckles from episodes past. This little snippet was from the planned Welsh resistance in WW2 and how freakin' sick it was.

Full episode and us actually covering the topic here ya dogs.

Come on in and sit on down to scoff a little appetiser straight from the Patreon kitchen.

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