Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

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101. Madog ap Llywelyn - The Prince from Across the Border Dec 08, 2024

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Ever heard of the Prince of Wales that wasn't born here? No, not that royal dink William, a proper prince and one of many leaders of a good and proper grassroots rebellion.

Hit play and hear the tale of the Mad Dog Madog and how he was one of many Welshmen to stick it to Edward Longshanks.

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Throwback Thursday: Princes of Wales Dec 05, 2024

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This week we look way back to the start of Season 3 of the pod where we went through a whistle stop tour of some lesser known, princely celebs of Welsh history. Naturally the clip we chose is our discovery of books and a friend of Franks' who's urine obsessed.

Full episode here for fans new and old alike.

100. Ynys y Barry - Barry Island with Crysau Ti Dec 01, 2024

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Who better to tell you the history of a place than 3 homegrown, salt of the earth lads that grew up there? If you've come for route one, low effort Gavin & Stacey references then, pal, you're in the wrong place because this is an accurate intellectual convo only zone (apart from the intro music, that very much is Gavin & Stacey).

Hit play and enlighten your mind and soul with stories straight from the jewel of Glamorgan.

Crysau Ti would have been called a purveyor of quality garb back in the day, we just think his t shirts are sick. Check him out along with the new merch we've collab'd with him to make.

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Throwback Thursday: Looking Back at Tales for Wales Nov 28, 2024

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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.

99. A History of Alcohol in Wales Nov 24, 2024

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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.

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Throwback Thursday: King Arthur Nov 21, 2024

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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.

98. Lord Rhys - Part 2 Nov 17, 2024

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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.

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Throwback Thursday: Wales on Film Part 2 Nov 14, 2024

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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.

97. Lord Rhys - Part 1 Nov 10, 2024

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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.

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Throwback Thursday: Wales on Film Part 1 Nov 07, 2024

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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.