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Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

by Jack & Franks

Season 16

191. The History of S4C

Croeso nol dear listeners and welcome to the latest episode of your beloved Welsh history podcast. Today we're talking about one of the biggest modern wins for Welsh language and the people that made it happen, we're talking of course about our beloved S4C. Head over to the Patreon for some extra nibbles of history and whimsy.

190. Meibion Glyndŵr & The Firebombing Campaign

Thought we'd run out of Welsh rebellions to chat about? Not even close mate. Hit play to hear all about another modern uprising in Cymru and find out just how hot things can get when the Welsh get miffed. Fancy hearing about some more red hot topics? The Patreon is full of them, go check it out.

189. Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru - The Movement for the Defence of Wales

This week we're delving into another Welsh uprising although this one is a lot more modern than the kind we usually chat about. Hit play and listen to how in the 1960's the disgruntled Welsh brought rebellion to the 20th century. Check out our Patreon if you for extra snippets of that Welsh history you love so much and don't forget to check out Save the Workies and help these top lads and lasses save a much loved boozer.

188. Emergency Pod - Saving Tumble's working men's club

Tumble needs you! Today's episode comes with a hope and a prayer that our dear listeners might be able to help safeguard a little piece of Welsh history and save a beloved boozer at the same time. Hit play and hear all about The Workies and how a couple of sheckles from you could help ensure its survival. Head over to the website for more info and to find out all the ways you can help.

187. Moel Y Don - Revisited

Join us as we take our second dip into a subject we covered many moons ago when we were but babes in the podcasting game. We're talking of course about the bonkers battle of Moel y Don, now complete with audio that isn't dogshit. Hit play and listen to one of Wales' biggest victories against our ever-tyrannical neighbours. Get some extra goodies over at the Patreon, you can even give us a free trial without parting with so much as a penny.

186. Welsh Mythology: Gwyn ap Lludd

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 dins because golly gosh this is a gory one. Head over to the Patreon and get around some extra content, you know you'll love it.

185. Matthew Rhys

Wales is a full time factory of storytelling whether we're churning out poets, bards, musicians or in this case top level thespians. Matthew Rhys is fast becoming one of our nations lushest lads and we thought he deserved to get his flowers by having a whole episode dedicated to him. Hit play and listen to us crushing hard on the Cardiff boy who made it to the big time. Patreon free trials are still up for grabs or you can subscribe and get all the extra goodies you want forever and ever.

184. Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen

We're back from a trip to a town that saw more action in the 1100's than Schwarzenegger did in the 90's. Hit play and hear all about the scraps that defined this town and the mythical figure that gave it it's name. We've also included a taster of the shenanigans we got up to while we were there but if you want the full gossip you'll have to head over to our Patreon.

183. Owain Glyndŵr, The Last Prince of Wales Part 5 - The Man Who Saved a Nation?

Don't be sad it ended, be glad it happened... It's true, the epic tale of one of Wales' all time best is coming to an end with the last in our pantology, but do not weep, stay strong for our Owain, our captain, our king. What better medicine for this loss than extra snippets of content? Head over to the Patreon and see what's what.

182. Owain Glyndŵr, The Last Prince of Wales Part 4 - How the Battle of Shrewsbury Saved a Kingdom

It's time for the penultimate episode in the epic Glyndŵr saga and this one's got it all. Battles, tactics, heroes, villains and all of it wrapped up in a fascinating Welsh history bow. Hit play and listen to how the Battle of Shrewsbury played out in all it's glory and the consequences for our dear boy Owain. Check out the Patreon for more beer soaked bites of history, you can even have a taster with a free trial.

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