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51. Yo, El Rey: Iñigo Arista
The Spanish ArPodA
07/25/23 • 51 min
It's our first Basque king: Iñigo Arista! Come hear about monasteries, half-brothers, and a dude called García the Bad as we rate and review King Iñigo Arista.
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
Recommendations
The Drops app
Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy
23. Yo, El Rey: Al-Hurr
The Spanish ArPodA
06/28/22 • 45 min
Al-Hurr inherits a mess on the Iberian Peninsula, but he's determined to make the most of it. Come hear about taxes, pocket protectors, and cleaning house in Governor Al-Hurr's episode!
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
Recommendations
The La Portada Podcast (@LaPortadaPod)
My Favorite Year, directed by Richard Benjamin
45.Yo, El Rey: Hisham I
The Spanish ArPodA
03/07/23 • 62 min
After the chaos of the Asturians, we return to the south where Al-Andalus has an orderly succession to Hisham I. Come hear about rainy mosque attendance, personal piety, and literally moving the earth in our second emir episode: King Hisham I!
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
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58. Yo, El Rey: Sunifred I
The Spanish ArPodA
04/09/24 • 30 min
Bernard of Septimania is no more, and so in 844 Sunifred takes over the countyship of Barcelona! Come hear about intrigue, feudalism, and the return of the Room of Knives and Poison in Count Sunifred I's episode!
Note: there are no recommendations this week because I thought this episode was going to be shorter than it ended up being.
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
24. Yo, El Rey: Al-Samh
The Spanish ArPodA
07/05/22 • 46 min
Al-Hurr couldn't manage it, but Al-Samh is ready to take a crack at the Franks and make Septimania his own. Will he succeed? Come hear about censuses, a bridge, and William Henry Harrison in Governor Al-Samh's episode!
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
Recommendations
China in Disintegration, by James E. Sheridan
A Midwinter's Tale, directed by Kenneth Branagh
22. Yo, El Rey: Abd al-Aziz
The Spanish ArPodA
06/14/22 • 49 min
Musa's son takes the reins from his father and becomes the second governor of Al Andalus! Hear about peace treaties, awkward marriages, and the return of the room of knives and poison in Abd al-Aziz's episode!
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
Recommendations
The Dark Queens, by Shelly Puhak
The Imposters, directed by Stanley Tucci
21. Yo, El Rey: Musa
The Spanish ArPodA
06/06/22 • 59 min
Dive right in with us as we cover the life and rule of Spain's first Muslim governor: Musa ibn Nusayr! Hear about Mua's humble origins, breaking the chain of command, and a mysterious table in Musa's episode!
Recommendations
The History of Georgia podcast (https://twitter.com/History_Georgia)
Tracks Used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
20. Yo, El Rey: The Muslim Conquest
The Spanish ArPodA
06/01/22 • 41 min
We have a changeover of rulers - time for the Muslim governors. After a brief whirlwind tour of Islamic history, learn about Arabic naming conventions, names for the peoples of Spain, and what Al-Andalus means in this introduction episode.
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
19. Yo, El Rey: Roderic
The Spanish ArPodA
05/17/22 • 60 min
At last we come to the end. Roderic is on the throne when the caliphate shows up, but how does he acquit himself? Hear about turban-wearing statues, treachery, and the almost-certainly-made-up figure of Ilyan and Florinda de la Cava in Roderic's episode!
Recommendations
Everything Everywhere All At Once (https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once)
A Fernet Fizz cocktail.
Tracks Used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
50. Yo, El Rey: The Basques
The Spanish ArPodA
07/11/23 • 39 min
It's time to learn about the Basques - who are they, where did they come from, and how will they shape the development of Modern Spain? Come hear about an engraved hand, the interaction between highland and lowland, and the rise of Iñigo Arista in our introduction to the Basques!
Tracks used
"Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Spanish ArPodA have?
The Spanish ArPodA currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does The Spanish ArPodA cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Spanish ArPodA?
The episode title '23. Yo, El Rey: Al-Hurr' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Spanish ArPodA?
The average episode length on The Spanish ArPodA is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Spanish ArPodA released?
Episodes of The Spanish ArPodA are typically released every 12 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of The Spanish ArPodA?
The first episode of The Spanish ArPodA was released on Feb 1, 2022.
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