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The People Will Talk Podcast
Culture, museums, art, history, and anything and everything, inside and outside Madrid.
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The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep13: Story/Time - Dog and Girl
We bring you another Story/Time, this time about the inner struggles we all face sometimes.
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep12: Satori: Identity Explorer
This week we visit an art exhibition about the rediscovery of the Mediterranean at Fundación Mapfre (Madrid), explore the intricacies of DNA and discuss Jack…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep11: Anatomy of a Madrid neighbourhood: from head to toe with a long stop at the heart
We pick a few photographs from Mariví Ibarrola’s book ‘De Lavapies a la Cabeza’, which we bought last week at the book fair in Plaza Mayor, Madrid, and tell a…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep10: Making an Exhibition of Ourselves: Exhibit A; Colours & Kings
This week we talk at length about aspects linked to the "Pharaoh: King of Egypt" exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid, as well as discussing a podcast about a…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep9: Arch-Enemies, Arch-aeology & Ricard Terré's Exhibition
In the latest podcast we discuss a new archaeology exhibition in Madrid and also Ricard Terré's retrospective in Canal Isabel II. Terré was an accomplished…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep8: The emotion-prompting abilities of flying harps and sea urchins
This week we discuss the role of music - especially harps - in movies and myths, focusing on the film The Burmese Harp and the legend of the Irish god Dagda…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep7: Gripes, Guiris & Gentrification: Coming to a Town Near You
With Lavapies and Embajadores being voted the 'coolest' neighbourhood in the world, we take a look at what that actually means, both as a concept and for the…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep6: Travel is Political
Plus business, Uber, ethics, and mental health. Find us at elarpamedia.com New video featuring Irish dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNfw52cmfM
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep5: Last one out turn off the lights: homes left and homes lost
This week we talk about moving, missing, and losing homes, and everything that lives in between.
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep4: Interestellar trips of the nature-induced kind and other unearthly thoughts
This week's podcast really is a universal one as we travel through time and space talking about archaeology, American politics, Spanish weddings, podcasting…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep3: 'When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way' - Exhibitions on Disney & the Sahara
In this week's episode, we went to the Walt Disney exhibition at the Caixa Forum. We also popped along to Cibeles to see an exhibition on the Sahara, and the…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep2: Walking through history: the Republican bunker at Parque del Capricho (Madrid)
This week we are lucky enough to get into the Republican bunker at Parque de El Capricho, which has recently been opened to very limited visits, as well as…
The People Will Talk PodcastS6 Ep1: 'In the name of the holy toast': a celebration of Frank McCourt
Season 6 of El Arpa Media Podcast is here! Join us as we visit Frank McCourt's house in Limerick and discuss the writer's brief but essential set of works.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep28: 'S' is for Summer, Spanish Politics & Studying
Well, well, well... here we are at the season 5 finale as we take a two-week break for the summer holidays. In this latest episode, we chat about the…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep27: Lighting up language learning, or how there is more to the eye than the tongue can say
This week we talk about a very special book for children we have created, how languages are unique but concepts are universal, and we touch on some social…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep26: 'The Last Girl' Book Review
We talk primarily in this podcast about the story of Nadia Murad. A victim of ISIS, forced into sexual slavery, she is now a human rights activist. We hear…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep25: 'B' is for books about Leon, Belfast and growing up dirt poor
We start off by looking at Leon in the Spanish Civil War and one man's poignant memoir. Then we consider the socialism of Vallecas, and the dancing feet of…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep24: Identity. Who are ya? Who am I? Will ya love me in the mornin'?
In this episode, we talk about summer, language, the history of music, identity, Trump, Bergman and Mo Salah. Music by Boxxmann. Check out our website here…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep23: Story/Time - Summer Son
A short story in the latest edition of the long-running series. Taking its cue from the style of Laurie Lee, and other wide-ranging influences, this story is…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep22: Dance to the tune of ancient music (and add a few ball touches to that)
This week we visit an exhibition on ancient musical instruments at Caixaforum, Madrid, but we cannot help dabbing into World Cup issues every so often...
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep21: 'C' is for change, culture, Cups... and copying the last episode's title
In this episode, we talk about the changing government in Madrid, a book fair, a documentary, and the 2026 World Cup bid. Music by Scott Holmes and David…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep20: R is for repeal, for Ramadan, for respect
This week we discuss tolerance and respect, with issues that range from the recent Repeal the 8th vote in Ireland to the reflection of Ramadan on football and…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep18: Putting the accent on words: ideas, identities and imagery
The podcast episode in which we leave no creative genre unturned. Check out our latest video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLcBG4G5FQ&t=3s
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep19: Egyptian Kings, Cairo Derbies & Bragging Rights
Even if you don't like football, there is definitely something here for you. Watch our latest video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLcBG4G5FQ&t=3s Picture…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep17: Yanito! A Poet's History of Gibraltar
Friend and poet Yanito - Jonathan Teuma - tells us about his family's connection to Gibraltar. He talks about the Civil War, Franco, left-wing ideas, and…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep16: Book worms and flying words: writers, songwriters and songs.
This week we celebrate International Book Day by talking about literary events, inspiring songwriters and how music and books go sheet in sheet. (with music…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep15: The Wrong Side of History & Rivers of Blood - Syria, Brexit and so much more
A longer episode than usual for this edition. We have a nice, gentle intro where we discuss the subtle aspects of language, a short outro where we plug our…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep14: Ya Feel Me Cuz?
Slang is the topic of today's discussion. Is it good or bad? A part of our culture? Or something that will hold you back in your life? We look at all the sides…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep13: Story/Time - Conversation Is A Gateway Drug
Did you think I had abandoned the stories? Well, here is a snippet of a new tale. Enjoy!
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep12: The suspension of belief and frog underpants
Join us this week to uncover a photography and a painting exhibition, a documentary with a subject that may or may not tickle your fancy and some interesting…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep11: Picking a date for Easter: sweets, birds and words
Join us this week for our Easter edition, featuring Hiberno-Spanish culture, language and nature to please all senses.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep10: Story/Time - Gun Totin' Poetry Edition
A selection of original poems… and one unoriginal one at the end.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep9: Frankenstein On Vocals But Who's On The Harp?
Egypt, audioguides, inspirational women, harps and a green monster. Song 'Jazzy French' by bensound.com Pic Credit: The Young & The Poor
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep8: Charlie Chaplin's Cinematic Chat (feat. El Arpa)
Tony is a Charlie Chaplin impersonator in Madrid. This is his fascinating story.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep7: All kinds of trips: Egypt, toffs, identity and thermometers
This week we talk about a book describing John Gayer-Anderson's life, a colourful character involved in Egyptology, warfare and general mischief.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep6: Loving Vincent: a portrait of the artist as a living man
El Arpa is not just media but completa, as its two members are reunited to review and relive good cinema, good art, and good times.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep4: A Sound Bunch Of Lads
A podcast that is longer than normal cos ye're a sound a bunch of lads and ye deserve it. Taking in surrealism, old books, paint, the universe... and a spot of…
The People Will Talk PodcastStory/Time - Gun Totin' B****es Of The Canine Kind
Blogs, dogs and everything in between. There is also gossip (xoxo) about St. Patrick, the Spanish Civil War and buskers.
The People Will Talk PodcastStory/Time - Vagabond Greens
Metros, magic, messiahs, musings, mugs, moons. Dive right in.
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep3: Seven Masses A Week
A look at a local poet and a there's even some art. Lovely. Because I'm an idiot, I mistakenly referred to Beckett's book as 'Kicking Against The Pricks'. It…
The People Will Talk PodcastS5 Ep2: Why Do Birds Suddenly Appear?/I'm Turning Hipster (I Really Think So)
A look at Laurie Lee's work, January, a poetry recital and historical pictures. Oh, and find us on Patreon!
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep1: Illuminating the 'Dark Ages': medieval Irish poems
We couldn't start 2018 better than by mixing all the things we love: history, poetry, Ireland, and rhythm! Join us on this trip to the world of medieval monks…
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep17: Play it! The role of music in video games
In this episode we talk about the role music plays in video games, making them even more educational, emotional and exciting! With music from Valiant Hearts…
The People Will Talk PodcastStory / Time - Magnificent Mayhem
The Magnificent, meandering, mayhem of Meri at the Book Fair.
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep16: Snapping up the moment: the Magnum contact sheets exhibition at Fundacion Canal, Madrid
In this episode we review the most significant (or not) 20th century events and personalities through the eyes of the Magnum Agency photographers.
The People Will Talk PodcastStory/Time - Rhythm
The third episode in the Story/Time series, this time focusing on the wonders of rhythm.
The People Will Talk PodcastS0: Story/Time - 'Lavapies'
The second episode in the new series. This story focuses on an old neighbourhood of Madrid.
The People Will Talk PodcastS0: Story/Time - Podcast
The first in a new series. We tell a story over the course of an episode. In this edition, we hear the tale of a guy starting his own podcast.
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep15: High-flying cinema: documenting World War II through film
Our film expert gives us a wonderfully detailed account of the Netflix documentary series 'Five came back', featuring filmmakers during World War II.
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep14: Halloween
We discuss the tradition of telling stories during Autumn, with a little nod to the festivity that's in it.
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep13: Word of the Worlds: The Endangered Poetry Project
This week we discuss a fascinating BBC report about the work of the Endangered Poetry Project, which aims to preserve endangered languages through this…
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep12: Transfixed by translation
This week, to introduce our upcoming video, we talk about the ins and outs of translation in all its variants.
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep11: On Nicholas Nixon at the Fundacion Mapfre and learning Irish
This week we visit Nixon's photography exhibition and Fundacion Mapfre Madrid, as well as talking about Gaeilge, the Irish language.
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep10: Habla, pueblo, habla: an exhibition on the Spanish Transition to democracy
This week at El Arpa we cast our vote on an exhibition about the first democratic elections in Spain after Franco's dictatorship (1977).
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep9: Old stuff made new: archaeology and El Arpa's rebranding!
It is back to school for El Arpa, and we're back with a whole load of old and new stuff: we review the Jose Latova exhibition at the Museo Arqueologico…
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep8: Icelollying our way through the new and old Madrid
El Arpa Summer is here: new ice lollies, old shops, fancy haircuts and ice cold beer!
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep7: A sensorial tour of Madrid - part 2
We continue our tour around the city and uncovering some Madrid secrets and their links to broader history and literature themes
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep6: A sensorial tour of Madrid - part 1
A very special episode this week as we embark on a sensorial tour of Madrid focused on smell - an anticipatory celebration of Bloomsday!
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep5: From Jaén to Senegal via Calle Alcalá
In this miscellaneous episode we talk about an array of interesting things we are up to this month!