

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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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.

Feb 23, 2026 • 17min
Dial Achos Gwenllian: Sign The Petition
As a couple of chancers that aspire to sit on our arses, drink beer and chat rubbish for a living we know full well the value of taking it easy. But every once in a while there comes a time when you have to act and in this case it's as easy as filling in a form. Click this link and fill in the petition so we can give one of Wales' fiercest princesses the statue she deserves.

Feb 22, 2026 • 43min
163. Wales in the Crimean War
Wales has known more than it's fair share of warfare and while images of bows and blades might come to mind when you picture Cymru on the field of battle, we've also been in a fair few scraps that were equally as bloody but much more modern. Hit play and listen to the part that the Welsh played in the Crimean War.The Patreon is poppin' off so why don't you pop over there and place yourself amongst its members.

Feb 19, 2026 • 11min
Throwback Thursday: A History of Alcohol in Wales
If there's one thing we like on this podcast it's the litres upon litres of beer we get to drink while making it. We like it so much we did a whole episode on how much Wales liked it's golden brews throughout history and this clip is but a brief snippet of that delicious knowledge. Find out just how much the Welsh have enjoyed sinking a few jars across the ages by listening to the full episode here.

Feb 15, 2026 • 48min
162. Wales and The Black Death
If you're a plague enthusiast you'd probably agree that The Black Death is one of, if not the biggest hitter. But how did Wales fare when 40% of the worlds population was being decimated by disease we hear you ask? Hit play and find out you morbid buggers. You can get some extra episodes and content, mostly more cheerful than plague talk, on our Patreon. Check it out.

Feb 12, 2026 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: Lord Rhys Part 2
In part 2 of our Lord Rhys-a-thon we cover the latter half of his life and deeds and to honour these here's a clip of us nattering about Only Fools and Horses and weird mates from uni. Enjoy. Listen to the full whack here and be amazed at Lord Rhys, the absolute Don of Deheubarth.

Feb 8, 2026 • 31min
161. Anarawd ap Rhodri & The Battle of Conwy
Another day another historic Welsh leader dragged into the light of the present for you darlings to enjoy. Hit play and hear all about a bad boy from Gwynedd that kept Cymru out of the greedy hands of Mercians and Vikings alike. Check out our Patreon for all the extra content you could want, longer, drunker and uncut.

Feb 5, 2026 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: Lord Rhys Part 1
Harken back to another episode of the past discussing one of Deheubarths finest, but first wet your appetite on this clip where we discuss the many positives of Guiness.Check out the full eppy here.

Feb 1, 2026 • 29min
160. The Battle of Llandeilo Fawr
It's been a while since we've given you a rundown of one of Wales' great scraps so we thought we'd jump back into battle mode and give you all the juicy details of a time when Cymru laid the smackdown on the invading English. Don't fight the urge, lay down your weapons and check out our Patreon for all your bonus content needs.

Jan 29, 2026 • 8min
Throwback Thursday: Wales in the USA - Part 2
This week we're heading back to a simpler time, before what we're sure will be known as a pivotal election in America's history. Hit play and listen to how we predicted it would go and how it stacks up compared to the shit show you poor sods in the USA actually got. Full episode here if you want to drown out the noise and listen to some America/Cymru connections.


