

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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Mar 29, 2026 • 36min
168. Tales from Schools in Wales - Part 1
We asked the people and the people have spoken. Hit play and hear the best of our dear listeners Welsh school tales as well as our own usual brand of riffs and rag tag anecdotes. Fancy squeezing a little more out of our humble pod? Head over to our Patreon and join the big dogs of the Teulu.

Mar 26, 2026 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: 2024 In Memoriam
This throwback drops us right at the end of the year of our lord 2024 where we reminisced about the year and riffed to our hearts content. Enjoy little piglets. Full episode here for the die-hards.

Mar 22, 2026 • 36min
167. Sir David Mathew of Llandaff
Knights of the realm were a dime a dozen in medieval Britain but few were so accomplished and so red blooded Welsh that they make it onto this illustrious podcast, save for a big hard bugger names Sir David Mathew. Hit play and listen to this shining example of chivalry and all his knightly deeds. Join the Patreon and give yourself the gift of extra content today, young squires.

Mar 19, 2026 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: The Tales for Wales Xmas Party with Jake Abanos
Did we ever tell you about when we had an opportunity with the BBC? Well of course we biffed it but the story is still worth a listen so we thought we'd give you a snippet of the action in this weeks throwback. To listen to the full tale as well as some out of season Christmas history, listen to the full episode here.

Mar 15, 2026 • 33min
166. Cefn Sidan & The Gwyr y Bwelli Bach
This week we're diving into a graveyard of maritime vessels and the naughty buggers that wrecked and robbed them. Hit play and hear all about the folk tales about hatchet wielding chancers that knew one mans shipwreck could be another's payday. Check out our Patreon for a bounty of extra content fit for a king.

Mar 12, 2026 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: The Pit of Ghosts
Time for another episode of podcasts past and this time it's on the pretty bleak subject of one of Wales' most infamous mining disasters. Naturally we've chosen a clip about badly trained dogs and teenage drinking to pay it due respect. Full episode here.

Mar 8, 2026 • 37min
165. Belinus and Brennius - Brythonic Battle Brothers
It's a sad sight seeing brother against brother but sometimes these feuds between siblings do create great content for podcasters down the road and that shouldn't be overlooked. Hit play and hear the tale of a couple of Celtic brothers going from enemies to best Brythonic buds. Pledge yourself to our Patreon and get a wealth of extra content right here.

Mar 5, 2026 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: Madog ap Llywelyn - The Prince from Across the Border
You know the score, it's a Thursday and it's a throwback. Fancy the full episode? Click here you lovely bunch.

Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 2min
164. Anthony Hopkins
The words "thespian' and 'sexy' rarely come together but when they do you best believe it's because of a dashing Welshman. Hit play and join us as we run through the illustrious career of one of Wales' artistic gems, complete with all the mad riffs you've come to love. Be a legend like Hoppo and join the Patreon if you like you tarts.

Feb 26, 2026 • 8min
Throwback Thursday: Ynys y Barry - Barry Island with Crysau Ti
We're travelling through the past once more, this time with a cheeky plus 1 who just so happens to make the finest garbs in all of Cymru. Listen to the full episode here and be sure to check out the top tier merch over at Crysau Ti.


