Tales for Wales

This week's throwback lands firmly on Jesu Grist's birthday and as a gift to both him and you we're re-releasing a a full length golden oldie all about the festivities in Wales at this time of year. So whether you'd prefer the sound of two drunks over spending time with your own family or you're the most die hard of die hard listeners, glug back a Christmas beer and listen to the traditions of a Cymru past.

We can harp on about how good Wales is and was all the live long day but in the interest of balance we occasionally like to cover some of the not so glamorous aspects of Cymru's past and what better time to get super serious than Christmas?Hit play and have a listen to how Wales and the wider world of the time couldn't even be bothered to pay a minimum wage. Get around our Patreon for some extra content, merch discounts and a super secret exclusive episode coming to you this yuletide season.

Cast your brains upstream of the river that is time and listen back to when we had one of the great Cymro join us to chat about Ynys Môn.Unlike a regular doctor this guy is one you can't wait to see, give the full episode a listen here.

Join us this yuletide season for a low stakes, low effort episode coming straight to you from one of the best boozers in Cardiff Bay. Topic selection will be scattered and borderline chaotic as usual but will range from the history of the pub to typical experiences growing up in Wales. Give the gift of Christmas cheer this year by gifting someone a free month or two on our Patreon. Or gift it yourself and be even merrier for it.

This week's throwback is to one of our all time favourites and for once the clip is actually about the subject in question so listen for that if nothing else. Hit play and listen to a hero of modern Wales who battered a particularly awful human back in the day and looked bloody fabulous while doing it. Full episode here, we highly recommend it.

As you all know we're dedicated to bringing you the utmost accuracy when it comes to tales of the past and how better to do that than brining on a proper history head who's written books and everything. Join us and our guest, Nathen Amin, to discuss one of the biggest names in the history game, Henry Tudor AKA Harri Tudur AKA Big Hazza AKA H from Steps. Check out the mega brain that is Nathan on his Insta and improve your intelligence by giving his Substack a read.

This throwback clip includes a reference to our other throwback clips for a lovely bit of throwback-ception as well as a delicate and nuanced discussion about the beauty industry. As usual if you want the actual meat and potatoes of history check out the full episode here my loves.

Part two of our Pembroke road trip focuses on our stroll through the castle walls of the towns biggest fortified structure and then a very on brand debrief at the pub about how touching old stone walls gives us those warm fuzzy feelings. Hit play and get well jelly that we got to peruse history and the local tavern and you didn't. P.S. one of our mics died towards the end, the battle with tech is a never ending one. Join our Patreon if you want to hear the final, much more unhinged episode of our trip.

The old North was a cousin land to our dear Cymru and home to our Cumbric allies of old. I wonder if they would have enjoyed Ludlow as much as us or the visiting tourists?Full episode is on offer to all who want the full experience.

We've only gone and been on another road trip and as usual it was filled with a castle to touch and countless pints to drink. Hit play as we struggle through a hangover to give you a run down of Pembroke town and a taster of all its history has to offer. We've got an exclusive extra Pembroke based episode on our Patreon and we had more pints before recording that one so sign up and check it out.

In the depths of winter it's sometimes hard to remember that we were all once sweet children of the summer but luckily we put out a low effort clip each week from old episodes and this one happens to be from when the sun was shining brightly. Enjoy little cherubs. Full episode here.

Riots and strikes went hand in hand with Wales during the industrial age and while some are well known, other actions have slipped under the radar for the most part, even when they're the biggest labour dispute in UK history. Hit play and listen to the reasons behind almost 3000 slate miners dropping tools and ditching work for 3 years way back in 1900. Unlike the miners of old you don't have to dig deep to find valuable nuggets of content, just join the Patreon.

The truth is out there and you can find it with us by listening to the full episode showcased on today's throwback. If you'd prefer to just listen to 3 tipsy lads talk about what they're drinking though, that's on offer too. Full episode right here for the real truth seekers.

We all know about Hastings Direct, the prestige insurance company. But did you know it gets its name from a battle in 1066 that was kind of a big deal?The Norman conquest of England is taught in schools all over the UK, but what was going down in Cymru town when the kings of England, Norway and Normandy were duking it out? Hot play and find out you scallies.Jump on our Patreon if you want bonus content, surveys, extra titbits and the deep appreciation of the Tales for Wales hosts.

It's Thursday and this is a throwback. You know the drill. The subject is actually pretty interesting but the clip is of the nonsense we talk about before the actual meat of the subject because we're just so effing zany like that. Full episode with the whacky riffs and the content of substance can be found right here.

How could we cover Oakwood without shining a little light on it's Easterly cousin, Coney Beach. Just as many fun memories and just as many not so fun disasters, injuries and lapses in health and safety.Hit play and listen to the rise and fall of Porthcawl's crown jewel. RIP. Our Patreon could be described as a theme park of the podcasting world, but like an Oakwood after dark version that's cool and sexy. Join up and see what all the fuss is about.

Calan Gaeaf, Samhain, Halloween, whatever you call it we all know it as the night for spooky celebrations, terrifying tricks and sickly sweet treats. This year we thought we'd double up on episodes to celebrate all hallows eve and rerelease one form the archives about a particularly chilling tale from a village in Conwy. It's not a TRICK, you really can get extra TREATS on the Tales for Wales Patreon.

Croeso nol and welcome back dear listeners. Hop on the history bus and travel back with us once more to an episode of old. What more could signal an episode about literal race riots than a clip of us having wedding chat?Full episode here for the die hards.

Hit play if you dare for all manner of spooky tales lie within this weeks episode as we give you a rundown of all the places in Wales to avoid when the veil between worlds runs thinnest. Don't TRICK yourself this Halloween, TREAT yourself to some extra content on the Tales for Wales Patreon.

The Llanelli riots were one of many working class uprisings in Wales that would come to shape the landscape of labour for generations. Anyway, here's a clip of us talking about alcohol (shock) and playing a silly tiktok game.

A while back we put the world to rights by drunkenly going through all the things we would change to make Wales the country we know it can be. With the very important Caerphilly by-election on the horizon and the Senedd elections coming next year, we thought we'd give our two pence worth all over again.

This week we're chatting about a saucy little castle from our old stomping ground that's a unique blend of luxury manor house and hardened battle fort. Hit play and come with us once again to explore an often overlooked jewel from the treasure trove that is Cymru. Yes we're going to link the Patreon again, no we're not sorry. Join up for some extra giblets of content you rascals.

This week you're tipsy hosts are off on holiday to sample a foreign culture by consuming ungodly amounts of pints ar the poolside. As a treat while we're away, why not press play and listen to one of our premium patreon episodes, raw and uncensored like a Welsh mum after too many gins.Join and unlock a treasure trove of the bad boys as well as some tasty extra perks.

Check out the full episode for the entire expose on who REALLY discovered America, but to wet your appetites hears us chatting about all the lovely folks around the globe that tune in to listen to our ramblings. Is it true a Welshman discovered the good old USA? Listen here and make up your own minds.

We often cover the bad boys of Welsh history on this podcast but every once in a while we shed some light on some boys that were actually pretty bloody bad. Settle down dear listener and listen to us fill your noggins with the tale of one bishop that really deserved a bashing. Bless the father, Tales for Wales merch and extra content is but a click away.

We've taking another dip in the soothing pool of history chaps and chappesses and this week we're touching on an event where one of your hosts was faced with a choice of doing what was right and what was easy...Full episode here as usual, check it out it's a good one.

There's plenty of saints that associated with the Wales of old and outside the big hitters you'd probably never hear of them or their divine deeds. That's where two plucky Welsh lads with some mics off of Amazon come in. Hit play and listen to the story and deeds of St Bleddian, the Christian with stones big enough to stop Attila the Hun in his tracks. A thousand blessings and gifts upon those who join the Patreon.

Fancy a moan about the hardships of modern working? Well apparently so did we when we recorded this episode. Hear the full whinge here along with a rundown of Wales in the world of gaming.

Wales is the historic home of great bards and it's a proud tradition that we continue as a nation to this day. The Welsh are so good at delivering a speech that we insist on slurring ours through drink at any opportunity. Come with us now and listen to some hand selected orators and our post-speech analysis that we're 100% qualified to give. Come all ye faithful and see the hidden world of the Tales for Wales Patreon for more episodes and exclusive perks for the true believers.

Every throwback is a unique mixed bag as you all know. What will you get? Some random riffs? Drunken opinions? Or the thing we love most after Wales and History, slagging off The Rock?For the actual history portion of the episode as well as more nonsense, click here.

We love to wax lyrical about the heroes of our beloved Cymru here on the pod but what about the dirty and rotten scoundrels of the olden days? Hit play and listen to a tale about a lowly lord with high ambitions and a penchant for stabbing his best Welsh buds in the back.Join us on the Patreon for more history and more mindless drunk riffs.

This week we're giving you a slice of the episode discussing infamous teller of porkie pies, Iolo Morgannwg but the whole segment is just us talking rubbish as usual. Full episode here if you want it sweet babes.

This podcast was built on a foundation of history and alcohol and what better way to celebrate that fact than by talking about the Welsh booze industry and a surprising link to one of the worlds most famous whiskies. Hit play and listen to a pre made audio cocktail that'll pair nicely with a drop of the hard stuff.Want to hear the episodes that are too drunk and chaotic for the normies? Check out our Patreon.

Dafydd ap Llywelyn was one of Wales' premiere rulers and one that's worthy of the utmost respect. So hit play and listen to us discuss the poor marketing choices of Transport for Wales and being accosted by an aggy child. Full episode here sweet listeners.

Back in the day, the word 'blue' could mean something a little bit saucy, naughty or not fit for consumption before 9pm. And while the blue books we discuss in this episode don't quite fit that description, they definitely offended their fair share in Wales. Hit play and have a listen to us harping on about the English sticking their noses in once again. #NotBitterThe Tales for Wales Patreon is banging, that's what everyone's saying. Check it out and become officially cool.

Come back with us to a criminally charged era of Wales this week as we yap about deadly wedding gifts and more before getting into the meat of this ancient episode. Full episode here bois bach.

Epic battles and Wales, name a better duo. This week we blend the historical and the mythological by taking a centuries old work of poetic art and dumbing it down to basic b*tch level.Hit play and listen to us list off the absolute bruisers that fought the Angles at Catraeth around 600AD.Extra tasty morsels of content await the brave and the bold here on our Patreon. Have ye the strength to seek them?

It was good fun finding this clip but the only way you can find out why is by hitting play an giving it a listen. Here are some relevant buzzwords to hook you in though: The Euros, sickness, breasts - thanks me later. Full episode about Wales' lost kingdom can be listened to in its full glory here.

We're getting back to our roots this week, covering an epic Welsh battle just like we used to do when we were but podcasting babes. Hit play and listen to yet another round of Cymru v England with some complimentary side dishes of us having a good old yap. Get around our Patreon you beautiful souls.

Come and get a taste of the old Welsh Gods of legend by listening to us list the legendary pints we were sucking down on in this episode. Full episode here if you want to brush up on the big names of the old Welsh pantheon.

As summer draws to an end, it's important to remember the good times and what better way to reminisce than looking back at one of Wales' most beloved childhood destinations.Hit play and listen to your grumpy hosts and special guests talk through their own experiences as well as the rise and fall of the once mighty Oakwood.Summer is over along with any happiness and hope you had left but if you're looking for a reason to cling on, grab some extra content over on our Patreon.

Welcome back sweet angels, to another glimpse into an episode gone by. This time it's our first ever visit from the good Doctor Cymraeg himself and for a change this clip actually has some knowledge in it instead of us talking rubbish so enjoy it while you can. full episode with EVEN MORE knowledge is only a click away.

Anyone who knows us knows we literally love The Last Kingdom and triple alliteration aside you should really go and watch it if you haven't already. If not for the battle heavy epic then do it just for context for this episode where we once again take a square block of history and force it into a circular Welsh hole. Last chance to take advantage of the Patreon sale, sweet darlings. Get to it.

Come all ye faithful for another chapter in the history of this dear podcast. Today the selection we present you with is a glimpse into your hosts school days and the nicknames that formed them and their peers. As always listen to the full episode here if you do fancy learning about the epic struggle of man vs beast.

Join us once more as we flip through the pages of Welsh myth and pluck out a story from older, more mystical times, where pigs were from hell and any girl could make a living as a footstool.Check out Luke's band here Hit play and listen to our honourable guest become a modern day bard, delighting us with stories and music while your usual hosts jeer and guffaw like fools.Patreon is still half price my lovelies, don't miss out on all those extra juicy morsels.

We're back once more and you've guessed right, we're talking about Costco and Welsh adult films. What else would you expect?If you did ACTUALLY want to learn about the Rebecca Riots (and we recommend you do) then listen to the full eppy here.

They said it could never be done, that we were mad to try. Well its high time some men in their thirties finally started talking about motion pictures and that's exactly what we're going to do.Hit play and listen to us make a delicious film pie with a tasty historic filling.Patreon is still half price so get around it you scallies.

It's Thursday, it's a throwback. You know the drill. This week it's Vikings and how they fared in the green pastures of Wales back in the day. Don't worry though, the clip is just us doing Werner Herzog impressions. Full episode here if you fancy it little cherubs.

Croeso nôl dear listeners, we hope you've washed your hands and got your masks handy because today we're talking of a sickly pestilence that once brought Wales and the world to its knees with a splash of yellow.Speaking of being sick, we must be sick in the head to be offering these ultra low prices on our patreon! Take advantage while you can.

this week is a throwback to something very close to the hearts of the Cymry and because it's pretty serious we've naturally picked a clip of us talking total shite about something unrelated. Enjoy. If you do fancy boiling your own blood a little you can listen to how the UK government shafted a Welsh town in the full eppy here.

We're back with another addition to our castle series, this time we're talking the jewel of Carmarthenshire itself. Dinefwr Castle. And what episode would be complete without some sprinklings of completely unrelated topics like trolling celebs in the 2010's?You can still grab yourself a Patreon membership at half price by clicking this here link.