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The People Will Talk Podcast
Culture, museums, art, history, and anything and everything, inside and outside Madrid.
Episodes
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep4: What Joseph Roth saw
In this episode, our in-house writer and reviewer gives us an insight into a fascinating era through the eyes of a great observer and reporter, writer Joseph…
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep3: From pots to poets
It was International Poetry Day this week and we celebrate it by reading poetry in various languages, discussing exotic flowers and pondering about…
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep2: Conceptual photography and the weight of things
In this episode we visit Chema Madoz's photography exhibition at Conde Duque, Madrid, as well as answering some big, big questions
The People Will Talk PodcastS4 Ep1: Virtual worlds and surreal experiences
Join us as we test virtual reality devices and hear some expert advice on dealing with video editing projects a few swear words included here and there (all…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep19: La vida por delante. La infancia en la calle: a photography exhibition at Museo Nacional Antropologia, Madrid
We start 2017 just as we finished 2016, bringing you all things culture and art in Madrid and beyond! This time we revisit 1940s Spain in an unmissable…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep18: Bruce Davidson's photography at Fundacion Mapfre, Madrid
It's almost time for El Arpa Christmas Special but before, we have been to see an inspiring photography exhibition. Check it out!
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep17: Political controversy isn't dead and buried
This week we speak about recent deaths and how political controversy transcends death... Sounds grim, but it's dead interesting, believe us.
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep16: A review of 'I, Daniel Blake': a Ken Loach film
This week Enda gives us his thoughtful insight into Ken Loach's latest film... And boy did he like it.
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep15: Between the devil and the deep blue sea: the drama of African migrants told by Salvados
This week El Arpa reports on 'Astral', an essential documentary about the drama of African migrants trying to reach Europe by sea, and the commendable…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep14: Beauty and the Beast: a review of the 'Wa Habibi' exhibition at Casa Arabe
This week we visit Casa Árabe in Madrid for an essential exhibition by Syrian photographer Carole Alfarah which showcases the best and the worst of humankind…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep13: 'Letras clandestinas' : an exhibition at Imprenta Municipal, Madrid
This week we visit the Printing Museum in Madrid to report on an essential exhibition on clandestine printing (1939-1976)
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep12: A commentary on Brian Friel's 'Translations'
It is theatre Thursday at El Arpa and we are just too excited to discuss literature, Irishness, language and history all in the same podcast, what more can be…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep11: El Arpa On The Beach
Twenty years after the release of the famous novel and sixteen after the film, there's still so much to say about them. Our in-house movie expert (AKA Enda)…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep10: A movie is worth a thousand paintings: the influence of paintings on cinema
In this episode we talk about beautiful cinematography inspired by paintings, featuring movies as varied as Blade Runner, Michael Collins and Pan's Labyrinth!
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep9: Zohab Khan - The Interview
Tune in for a fascinating insight into the charismatic work of Australian Pakistani poet Zohab Khan, who talks to us about identity, discrimination, and…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep8: #SinFiltros: a review of a photographic exhibition about refugees
This week we attend a photographic exhibition at El Matadero in Madrid to report on an issue which, sadly, continues to be news: the refugee crisis. One year…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep7: Top plans starting with B: from the barrio to Brooklyn
This week we open our senses at the Blind Museum in Madrid and sing the praises of beautiful Brooklyn, definitely a must-watch.
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep6: A strangeness in our minds: is Pamuk's latest book his best yet?
This week we are honoured to let Orhan Pamuk delve into the strangeness of our minds with a review of his latest, wonderful as ever, creation.
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep5: A review of the Julia Margaret Cameron exhibition at Fundacion Mapfre
With another week comes another unadulterated dose of El Arpa's honest reflections, this time on a photography exhibition showcasing Julia Margaret Cameron's…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep4: Ode to two poets: the world (and the word) according to Heaney and Neruda
Tune in this week for a real poetry fest as we talk about poem translation, discuss the works of poets Seamus Heaney and Pablo Neruda and reveal some…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep3: Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh (happy St Patrick's Day that is!)
You might think you know about Ireland, you might have even been there, but believe me, you have never stepped foot on this Ireland... And it won't disappoint…
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep2: El Arpa makes history: the Cleopatra exhibition at Fundacion Canal
This week we bring in Cleopatra to give us a sneak peek into the world of archaeology and cultural activities in Madrid (no spoilers)!
The People Will Talk PodcastS3 Ep1: A review of 'Once upon a time in Russia', a book by Ben Mezrich
The El Arpa podcast is back with not just a bang but a few as our Russian expert Enda gives us his insightful opinion on a book dealing with the rise of…
The People Will Talk PodcastS2 Ep5: El Arpa Christmas special!
Live from Madrid's Conde Duque bringing Christmas to your ears! Merry Christmas/ Feliz Navidad / Nollag shona!
The People Will Talk PodcastS2 Ep4: Quiet on the set!: the era of the so-called 'silent' movies
This week we let Charles Chaplin and Buster Keaton take us to a very charming era, the time of the first movies.
The People Will Talk PodcastS2 Ep3: Uncertain nationality: a review of the Josef Koudelka exhibition at Fundacion Mapfre
This week we visit an exhibition showcasing the work of Czech photographer Josef Koudelka... And it certainly is picture perfect.
The People Will Talk PodcastS2 Ep2: Learning from the best: cultural and educational initiatives in pre-war Spain
We are both fully in our element in this latest episode in which we go back in history to find out more about culture and education in Spain during the 1920s…
The People Will Talk PodcastS2 Ep1: Pans and puns at the Tapapies Festival, Madrid
Man cannot live by culture alone, so this week El Arpa leaves the studio to try some food and drink at the Tapapies Festival with mixed results...
The People Will Talk PodcastS1 Ep10: A review of the World Photo Press exhibition at COAM, Madrid
This week Madrid's favourite reporter gives us another insight into yet another cultural activity in Madrid
The People Will Talk PodcastS1 Ep9: A book review of 'Gestapo', by Frank McDonough
This week one half of El Arpa interviews the other about a book on the ins and outs of the famous Gestapo... Is the book worth a read?
The People Will Talk PodcastS1 Ep8: Of snakes and men: African and Irish myths rediscovered
This week we compare some great myths from across the world and discover who (or what) is who in the world of mythology
The People Will Talk PodcastS1 Ep7: Life is a game of two halves: thoughts on the refugee crisis
This week we share our thoughts on various aspects of the refugee crisis and reflect on how football can make a massive difference when it comes to…