S6 Ep31: 'Just a photograph to tell my troubles to...'
5 exhibitions, 2 people, 1 podcast.
49m Jul 17, 2019
49m
S6 Ep30: The Irish Celtic: Spirit of Ireland Show Interview
An interview with a dance troupe. Here is the blog (https://irishsliceofmadrid.com/2019/06/27/irish-celtic-spirit-of-ireland-wavy-arms-fake-whiskey-an-interview/) version of the interview!
37m Jun 27, 2019
37m
S6 Ep29: Chernobyl
Chernobyl. Is the new TV show accurate? Either way, we are enjoying it.
42m Jun 14, 2019
42m
S6 Ep28: Warren Teaches Us How to Serve the City
An interview with Warren Batt, head of Serve the City Madrid
50m May 30, 2019
50m
S6 Ep27: Drinking Vermouth Behind The Bike Shed
We talk about the Civil War and our new tour.
47m May 24, 2019
47m
S6 Ep26: The Robbie Dunne Interview: Writer, Immigrant & Adopted Vallekano
Robbie hails from Ireland but now calls Madrid home. In our chat with him, he gives us a fascinating insight into the world of writing and what it feels like to live in the Spanish capital. He has written a book, Working Class Heroes: The Story of Rayo Vallecano, Madrid's Forgotten Team. This story is a love letter to one of the last remaining barrio teams in the world, and it's available on A...
58m May 10, 2019
58m
S6 Ep25: Lorca On The Back Of A Truck & Cervantes' Old Printer: Madrid Book Week
In this episode, we discuss disappearing languages, Spanish elections, preview our next big interview, and delve into our experiences of the Madrid Book Week. Read our latest blog post here (https://irishsliceofmadrid.com/2019/04/27/cervantes-and-lorca-in-madrid-and-me/) . Find us on Patreon, Instagram & Twitter.
47m Apr 30, 2019
47m
S6 Ep24: World of Hans Zimmer Orchestra: An Exclusive Interview with Snow Owl, El Amir & Gavin Greenaway
It was our privilege and pleasure to interview three members of the World of Hans Zimmer orchestra, the talented Snow Owl, with Colombian-inspired sounds, Gavin Greenaway, conductor for Interstellar and El Amir, known for Greek, Arabic and flamenco stylings. All three were gentlemen and spoke eloquently about art, culture and many things besides. Featuring music by all three musicians: The H...
1hr 3m Apr 12, 2019
1hr 3m
S6 Ep23: Ivan's War, Fowell's Dodgy Camera & Garbled Salutations
In this episode of the podcast, we head East to the battles of World War II, to hear from an old friend from Belarus and we consider frogs, Franco and one knock-off camera. Read our blog (http://irishsliceofmadrid.com) - it's cool. Find us on Instagram, Patreon and Twitter.
50m Mar 29, 2019
50m
S6 Ep22: Tuck In: A Delicious Podcast On Refugees & World Food Culture
Food, glorious food! We discuss how food can help refugees integrate into Ireland before taking a look at Egyptian gastronomy. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Patreon. Our blog can be found here (http://irishsliceofmadrid.com) .
38m Mar 22, 2019
38m
S6 Ep21: Things You Never Learnt About The Basque Language, A Dutch Historian & Defending a Dog
We chart the evolution of the Basque language and discover that it remained unwritten for 1,000 years. A dog is defended, also. The comedian we mention is Mitch Hedberg, while Barry's video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7kSp9tD-dM Check out our blog here (http://irishsliceofmadrid.com) . You can find us on Instagram, Twitter and Patreon.
56m Mar 15, 2019
56m
S6 Ep20: Oscar Bravo: Killer Irish Robots, Nazis in NY & Capernaum
We discuss documentaries on the Oscars shortlist, far-right extremism, racism and two excellent movies. An online Irish course also features on the agenda, and we consider the Bollywood capabilities of 90 year-olds. This is our latest article (https://irishsliceofmadrid.com/2019/03/01/santa-muerte-we-translated-a-book-it-was-amazing/) . We talk about translating Santa Muerte. Find on us Twit...
48m Mar 07, 2019
48m
S6 Ep19: Notes from the Past: Poland's Cold War & Sadik Kwaish Alfraji's Dark History
We return with a chat about Bollywood, an Oscar contender, the art of an Iraqi refugee and badgers. Here is the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXsJWTaXlGY) with the Bollywood performances. Our website: elarpamedia.com Our blog: irishsliceofmadrid.com Find us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & Patreon.
42m Feb 19, 2019
42m
S6 Ep18: Finding Ourselves In Deep Bogs, Deeper Books & Photographs
We discuss Gabriel Garcia Marquez, an Irish woman who saved Jews during WWII, Lenin and a French photographer who chronicled Madrid in the 1850s. Here is our blog article (https://irishsliceofmadrid.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/aristocrat-tea-drinker-jew-smuggler-the-life-of-margaret-kearney-taylor/) on the Irish woman. Find us on Instagram and Patreon. Music by Lobo Loco and eddy.
45m Jan 25, 2019
45m
S6 Ep17: 'Between my finger and my thumb' - Seamus Heaney, Poetry & the Birds
We're back! Welcome to the first episode of the year, where we delve into castles, emotional geography, Heaney, and losing at the lottery. Find us on Instagram and Patreon. Check out our video on Joyce (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S43lzfhXzE) .
44m Jan 11, 2019
44m
S6 Ep16: The Colour of Things: Roma, History and Bringing Memories to Life
Our 101st episode and our final one before the Christmas break. In this edition, we talk about a new film, Roma, and the art of applying colour to historical photos. There will also be references to Heidi, Toblerone and to a man with a shopping bag on his face. Find us on Instagram, Patreon & Twitter. Our blog is irishsliceofmadrid.wordpress.com. We'll be back in the first week of January. E...
44m Dec 20, 2018
44m
S6 Ep15: I'm Afraid I Can't Do That, Dave: Robots, Brexit and the 100th Episode
Yay, and indeed, wooooh. The 100th Episode. Find us on Tumblr and Instagram, and our blog irishsliceofmadrid.worpdress.com
57m Dec 11, 2018
57m
S6 Ep14: Barry's choice: La movida madrileña
This week, at the request of a follower and dear friend, we talk about La Movida, a cultural phenomenon born in Madrid at the end of the 1970s which challenged the rules of the Establishment.
41m Nov 29, 2018
41m
S6 Ep13: Story/Time - Dog and Girl
We bring you another Story/Time, this time about the inner struggles we all face sometimes.
5m Nov 23, 2018
5m
S6 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 Kerouac's 'Satori in Paris'. And the paintings Meri refers to are George Seurat's 'Bathers at Asnières' and 'Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte'. Music by Broke for Free.
42m Nov 15, 2018
42m
S6 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 few stories. Expect goats, drums and dad-walking. You can read more Lavapies stories in our blog The Irish Slice of Madrid. Music by Broke for Free.
39m Nov 08, 2018
39m
S6 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 writing project involving refugees in Ireland, a videogame set in the Iranian Revolution, a book on joy and more. Disclaimer: We made a mistake when we described the pharaoh's crowns; the white crown, of course, represents Upper Egypt, and th...
43m Nov 01, 2018
43m
S6 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 photographer who took shots that celebrated the universal themes that connected us all. He was active for numerous decades and all across the world. We finish the podcast by talking about our blog, which you can read here: https://irishsl...
46m Oct 18, 2018
46m
S6 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. You can read the blog post we talk about here: https://irishsliceofmadrid.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/the-harp-instrument-of-emotions/ Music by Ketsa and Spectacular Sound Productions
40m Oct 11, 2018
40m
S6 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 people living there. In part 3, the person we refer to is Daryl Davis, star of the documentary Accidental Courtesy. Music from freemusicarchive.org Find us on our website: elarpamedia.com and on Instagram, YouTube & Patreon. Download...
50m Oct 02, 2018
50m
S6 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
38m Sep 28, 2018
38m
S6 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.
35m Sep 20, 2018
35m
S6 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 and our visit to the Planetarium in Madrid. With music from Podington Bear 'Bjork' and Yung Kartz 'Wise Guy'.
42m Sep 13, 2018
42m
S6 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 people who have been left in limbo there. Find us on Patreon, if you want to support us. We are also found on our website and on our social media pages, Twitter and Instagram. Music by Soulairflair and The Polish Ambassador.
40m Sep 06, 2018
40m
S6 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 visiting MAN (Spanish National Archaeological Museum).
32m Aug 30, 2018
32m
S6 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.
49m Aug 27, 2018
49m
S5 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 challenges and rewards of university research, and we also discuss the new leader of the Spanish political party PP. Midway through the show, we had to switch to the car because we ran out of time in the park. With the clock counting down, we fi...
38m Jul 30, 2018
38m
S5 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 issues we would like to see improved.
39m Jul 20, 2018
39m
S5 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 about her compelling story. As always, there is miscellany before and after the review, so tune in for information about our new Android App and street tours. Find us at elarpamedia.com, on social media and Patreon. Music by Audiobinger.
42m Jul 13, 2018
42m
S5 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 George Best. Find us on elarpamedia.com, our social media platforms and Patreon.
28m Jul 05, 2018
28m
S5 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 **** I also say removing the estate tax would cripple farmers, what I meant was not doing so would hurt them. ****
40m Jun 28, 2018
40m
S5 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 about change. By the way, check out the website at elarpamedia.com. And a similar vibe of a story on Dressed in a Spanish Life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVFBaxzr3bA)
7m Jun 23, 2018
7m
S5 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...
30m Jun 21, 2018
30m
S5 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 Hilowitz. Find us on Patreon and our social media platforms.
45m Jun 07, 2018
45m
S5 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 art.
33m May 31, 2018
33m
S5 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
39m May 20, 2018
39m
S5 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 from Getty Images.
16m May 17, 2018
16m
S5 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 poetry. If you are in Madrid, go to one of his Poetry Slam events. Check out the original interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVeyia7YNrg And another poem by him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4e31RvtSmY&t=25s
18m May 08, 2018
18m
S5 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 from Adriana Krikl and Krackatoa at www.freemusicarchive.org)
38m Apr 26, 2018
38m
S5 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 stuff, and a long middle part where we delve into Enoch Powell, Brexit, Syria, and Voltaire. FYI - yes, we uploaded a day early. Find us on Patreon & Instagram.
46m Apr 18, 2018
46m
S5 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 of this particular argument. El Arpa Media on Patreon, Instagram & YouTube. Music provided by our favourite group - Various Artists.
34m Apr 13, 2018
34m
S5 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!
5m Apr 08, 2018
5m
S5 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 facts about frogs' reproductive habits. Don't thank us! Don't forget you can now also find us on Instagram @elarpamedia , as we take over the world of social media one platform at a time.
39m Apr 05, 2018
39m
S5 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.
36m Mar 29, 2018
36m
S5 Ep10: Story/Time - Gun Totin' Poetry Edition
A selection of original poems… and one unoriginal one at the end.
14m Mar 22, 2018
14m