S5 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
21m Mar 15, 2018
21m
S5 Ep8: Charlie Chaplin's Cinematic Chat (feat. El Arpa)
Tony is a Charlie Chaplin impersonator in Madrid. This is his fascinating story.
18m Mar 11, 2018
18m
S5 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.
46m Mar 02, 2018
46m
S5 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.
29m Feb 25, 2018
29m
S5 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 revisionist history.
57m Feb 11, 2018
57m
S5 Ep5: Brian Eno's Ambient Voice Parade
The Human Voice. That is all.
13m Feb 08, 2018
13m
Story/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.
23m Feb 03, 2018
23m
Story/Time - Vagabond Greens
Metros, magic, messiahs, musings, mugs, moons. Dive right in.
19m Jan 27, 2018
19m
S5 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 is, in fact, called 'More Kicks Than Pricks'.
29m Jan 22, 2018
29m
S5 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!
25m Jan 20, 2018
25m
S4 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 and manuscripts, and a few unexpected topics.
30m Jan 10, 2018
30m
S4 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, Red Dead Redemption and more.
42m Dec 13, 2017
42m
Story / Time - Magnificent Mayhem
The Magnificent, meandering, mayhem of Meri at the Book Fair.
5m Dec 02, 2017
5m
S4 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.
38m Dec 01, 2017
38m
Story/Time - Rhythm
The third episode in the Story/Time series, this time focusing on the wonders of rhythm.
6m Nov 22, 2017
6m
S0: Story/Time - 'Lavapies'
The second episode in the new series. This story focuses on an old neighbourhood of Madrid.
7m Nov 17, 2017
7m
S0: 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.
12m Nov 15, 2017
12m
S4 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.
29m Nov 15, 2017
29m
S4 Ep14: Halloween
We discuss the tradition of telling stories during Autumn, with a little nod to the festivity that's in it.
38m Nov 06, 2017
38m
S4 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 artistic form.
24m Oct 26, 2017
24m
S4 Ep12: Transfixed by translation
This week, to introduce our upcoming video, we talk about the ins and outs of translation in all its variants.
38m Oct 09, 2017
38m
S4 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.
27m Sep 25, 2017
27m
S4 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).
25m Sep 08, 2017
25m
S4 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 Nacional in Madrid, and we introduce some exciting new developments in El Arpa...
27m Aug 25, 2017
27m
S4 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!
27m Jul 23, 2017
27m
S4 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
17m Jul 06, 2017
17m
S4 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!
32m Jun 04, 2017
32m
S4 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!
21m May 01, 2017
21m
S4 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 Roth.
28m Apr 12, 2017
28m
S4 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 Neanderthals; random but ever so charming.
21m Mar 24, 2017
21m
S4 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
26m Mar 04, 2017
26m
S4 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 justified!)
19m Feb 16, 2017
19m
S3 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 exhibition.
16m Jan 13, 2017
16m
S3 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!
30m Dec 18, 2016
30m
S3 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.
30m Dec 02, 2016
30m
S3 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.
28m Nov 04, 2016
28m
S3 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 humanitarian work undertaken by the NGO ProActiva Open Arms aboard the 'Astral'.
26m Oct 25, 2016
26m
S3 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 in a way that will leave no one indifferent.
25m Sep 27, 2016
25m
S3 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)
25m Sep 10, 2016
25m
S3 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 hoped for!
27m Sep 02, 2016
27m
S3 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) tells us why book and movie made a lasting impression on him (and, as usual, we are impressed).
18m Jul 30, 2016
18m
S3 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!
27m Jul 22, 2016
27m
S3 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 speaking up against social injustice.
22m Jul 22, 2016
22m
S3 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 after our one of our first podcasts... Has anything changed?
20m Jun 10, 2016
20m
S3 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.
12m May 31, 2016
12m
S3 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.
17m Apr 18, 2016
17m
S3 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 work at Fundacion Mapfre in Madrid. (Photo (c) Victoria and Albert Museum)
20m Apr 08, 2016
20m
S3 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 insightful links between them... You will be wanting to own your own bookshop by the end.
20m Apr 01, 2016
20m
S3 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 you.
19m Mar 18, 2016
19m
S3 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)!
15m Mar 04, 2016
15m