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Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

Jack & Franks
Wales
Welsh History
Podcasting
Welsh Language
Welsh Mythology
Mabinogion
Patreon
World War II
Alcohol
Cardiff
Tales For Wales
Vikings
Wine
Friendship
Alcohol Consumption
Bath
True Crime
Dewi Sant
Welsh Americans
Welsh Culture

Tales for Wales is an inaccurate Welsh history lesson brought to you by two boozy mates. New episodes every Sunday.

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Latest Episodes

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, righ... more

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... more

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... more

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 yo... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Freeman
Director of Excalibur
Excalibur (film)
Episode: Throwback Thursday: Bringing Wales to Cinema with Dan Freeman - Director of Excalibur
Dan Clark
Early Teulu member and dedicated listener featured in the episode
Teulu member
Episode: Tasty Tuesday: Peterson Super Ely & Tonyrefail
Dilkh Pob
Guest commentator, contributor to the episode
Episode: 175. Patreon Preview: Toppenish, Washington
Dr. Cymraeg
A Welsh educator and author passionate about the Welsh language and history.
Episode: Throwback Thursday: Dr Cymraeg Prescribes: Ynys Môn - Anglesey
Nathen Amin
Historian and author specializing in Tudor history
Author of Son of Prophecy
Episode: 152. Henry Tudor - The Son of Prophecy with Nathen Amin
Jake Abanos
Influencer and guest on Tales for Wales
Social Media Influencer
Episode: 135. Oakwood with Jake Abanos + Exclusive Interview With The Sidemen
Luke Clement
Former teacher and enthusiast of Welsh culture and mythology
Episode: 134. Welsh Mythology: Math fab Mathonwy with Luke Clement
Niklas George
Creator behind Welsh Histories, a prominent social media presence promoting Welsh culture and history
Episode: 123. Welsh History with Welsh Histories AKA Niklas George
Luke Davies
Sports commentator and social media personality
Voice of the Scarlet Rugby team
Episode: 115. Wales at War with Luke Davies

Hosts

Anna Franks
Host with ties to Tales for Wales; frequent collaborator across episodes; part of core duo in many episodes.
Franko
Co-host known for banter, story-led history discussions, and a key partner in banter-driven format.
Frank
Host noted for humorous, approachable delivery and historical framing with partners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 202 ratings
  • Da Iawn

    Like listening to two friends talking about history in the pub, which is exactly how I like my Welsh history content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boyo1989
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • No thanks!

    If I wanted to listen to two beer-soaked bores relating their sad lives to each other, I’d go eavesdrop at a Wetherspoons pub. Tedious in the extreme!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pablobrad
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Home away from home

    As someone who has still not convinced his family to move to Wales, this podcast has kept me connected to Gwlad. Also, the most random intro music still catches me out with each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonkeySee256
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • So much fun!

    ...Another American fan here (in NYC). Every episode, I learn things about Wales, and crack up multiple times. The hosts are hilarious. So far, I especially love the mythology episodes, but I’m glad there’s such a variety of topics. I happened upon the podcast by chance--I have no connections to Wales--and I'm now gonna binge my way through it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nina w321
    United Statesa year ago
  • Da Iawn boys

    Been listening for ages, thought I should finally pop a review on for you both

    Love the podcast, easy listening, great banter and some genuinely interesting history.

    From Swansea but just relocated to Sydney this year as my partner wanted to be close to her family so this podcast really helps scratch the homesickness itch

    Only gripe would be sometimes you need to turn the volume up on your recordings but it’s been alright lately to be fair.

    Diolch boys, Iechyd Da

    -Liam

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liamkrbrown
    Australia2 years ago

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Overall warmth and humor are major strengths, making Welsh history feel accessible.
Some episodes polarize with strong language or casual takes; the humor can be hit-or-miss for some listeners.
Listeners value the banter and camaraderie, which adds personality to the history.

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#169
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

176. Welsh Mythology: Excalibur - Wales' New Fantasy Epic with Dan Freeman
Q: What stage are you at now and what does the next three months look like?
They are in pre-production, building creature maquettes and deciding on visual effects strategies, with the Cavangre model allowing iterative testing and crew involvement through the website to fund and refine the project.
137. The Gododdin Retold
Q: Did the events described in the Gazardin actually happen?
The events are debated; some historians think it's more of an epic in poetic form, while others suggest actual battles inspired the poem.
134. Welsh Mythology: Math fab Mathonwy with Luke Clement
Q: What was your experience of going on Mastermind, and what was your subject?
I had never read the Mabinogion before, but I signed up for Mastermind after a night out and ended up revising for about six months.
105. The Return of Cambrian Chronicles
Q: How did you take the plunge of doing it?
I found myself wanting to add something more to it, like to do Welsh history to a level that I would really want to watch, and hope that other people would really want to watch too.
110. Welsh True Crime with Wines and Crimes
Q: How does Wales play a role in your winery and crimery?
All crimes are Welsh, and the details are sourced from historical records held at the National Library of Wales.

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What is Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two boozy hosts riff through Welsh history with casual banter, humor, and stints of myth, pop culture, and personal anecdotes. Episodes blend accessible storytelling with spirited debates on topics like Welsh myth, medieval revolts, and cinema, often tying historical moments to modern culture. The show tends to mix light-hearted, pub-style conversation with solid historical detail, occasional deep dives into legendary figures, and generous self-deprecating humor. Its standout traits are the informal vibe, frequent Welsh pride, and a flair for turning history into entertaining banter that's easy to listen to on commutes or during downtime, with occasional live-event or Patreon-focused tangents that keep superfans engaged. Potential listeners... more

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