The People Will Talk Podcast

As Esteban begins a journey of self-awareness, he also discovers the charms of an enchanting city alive in summer. This is the background to Us Human Towers , a debut novel penned by Stephen Rossiter.  He joins us on the pod to talk about the book, travelling, and all things writing. You can buy it here .  Photo Credit: Stephen Rossiter. Music Credit: New Dawn by Bensound (Free Music Archive, CC B...

David Looby has travelled extensively, worked as a journalist and has a perspective that straddles both sides of the Atlantic. He talks about all this, as well as his debut novel. A Billion Sharp Pieces asks how far someone can be pushed before they crack and what does it take for Todd, the novel's protagonist, to realise there are only two choices: living or dying. Buy the book here . Photo Credi...

Originally from the UK, Jayne now calls Madrid home. She is a regular columnist for The Madrid Review , a writer, editor, and the brains behind one of the best writing groups in the Spanish capital. Quite simply, she has a lot of strings to her bow, and she joined us for a fascinating chat. Buy her excellent debut book, and check out her website . Photo Credit: Jayne Marshall/Modern Odyssey Books...

John Dapolito has spent twenty-five years in Madrid and more than thirty living in Spain. He is an English language teaching professional, photographer and a regular of the open-mic scene in the city. A collection of five-minute tales, A Hundred-Year-Old Bitch , is currently in the works. His color photos are featured in the book A Guide to Madrid’s Literary District / Guía Literaria Del Barrio De...

A Thousand Lives is about love (and heartbreak), art (and how it makes and breaks us) and the strength and endurance that come from life’s most challenging times. After riding each storm and coming out the other side – scars and all – we learn that life is so much more than existence: it is a relentless teacher and a sacred companion. We owe so much to our mistakes. Parisa Salahshourian was born i...

Roy Lotz, author of Don Bigote , was interviewed on Radio Exterior, a show on national Spanish radio that broadcasts in many languages, including English. He was able to discuss conspiracy theories, the USA and the inspiration for his story! Launched in 1942, REE serves as a bridge between Spain and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe, including Latin America, North Africa, and expatriat...

Wells Jones is a modern-day adventurer, writer, kayaker and, well, the list is endless. He is a passionate and inspiring man, and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing his thoughts on what it means to travel, as well as his admiration for T.E. Lawrence and all the cultures he has encountered along the way. He also spoke about his book  A Line in the Sand , which he co-wrote with Miles Spencer, and his exp...

**This episode is in Spanish** En este episodio tenemos la suerte de charlar un rato con Rafael Carpintero, profesor universitario de traducción y artífice de la traducción al español de la mayoría de libros de Orhan Pamuk hasta la fecha. Nos cuenta las palabras que más detesta, las dificultades y las bonanzas del idioma turco, y los proyectos que aún tiene por completar. Leed el blog de Rafael, l...

Roy Lotz hails from New York, and in this video, he shows us his favourite spots around his adopted home. Get his book here . Photo credit: Ybernia Editorial. Music credit: Carpe Diem , by Dee Yan Key (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

La autora Keka Dilano habla con María sobre su libro Igoli. La vida de la joven Angie cambia con la repentina muerte de sus padres. Tras esta tragedia aparentemente inesperada, descubre cosas que le hacen preguntarse si su familia oculta un profundo secreto. Con la ayuda del apuesto William, propietario de un extenso rancho en Kenia, y del igualmente atractivo Raffaele, uno de los mejores amigos d...

Laura has written an amazing book about the environment for children. Called The Invisible Gift/El Regalo Invisible , this bilingual book - which is illustrated and there is an audio version as well - teaches kids that we all can play a role in protecting the planet. We chat about bilingualism, writing and the art of telling a story. Find her book here . Photo credit: Laura Silva Kirkpatrick. Musi...

Wayne Kehoe joins us on the pod today to discuss his globe-trotting adventures, terrible Irish summers, working in London's Natural History Museum and about the art of design. Enjoy! Photo credit: Wayne Kehoe. Music credit: Arcade , by Artur Aravidi (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC) and Got To Get Funky , by Juqboxmusic (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC). 

We really enjoyed our time at the Majadahonda Book Fair. Sharing a stall with our writers, meeting avid readers and a cast of interesting people made for a fantastic 4 days. Find out who we met by having a listen! Photo Credit: Ybernia. Music: Up, Up and Away by Blue Dot Sessions (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

** This episode is in Spanish ** Un episodio muy especial con Rosario LLorens, profesora durante cuarenta años. Rosario cursó tres carreras universitarias, conoció al Rey Emérito en curiosas circunstancias y tiene una memoria prodigiosa. Nos cuenta cosas, recita de memoria poemas que aprendió hace ochenta años y nos da un consejo final precioso sobre la vida. Photo credit:  ABC. Music credit: The...

**This episode is in Spanish** Eva Galindo, K. Dilano y Tessa Rodríguez son Las 3 Mosqueteras, tres mujeres de armas tomar con una gran pasión por escribir, editar y publicar. Charlamos con ellas sobre las prioridades del escritor, sus géneros literarios favoritos y cómo les gustaría que fuera el panorama editorial. Síguelas en Instagram @eva_galindoesteban, @k.dilano y @editorial_chocolate, y si...

This week we interview British radio and TV presenter Hannah Murray, who now calls Spain her home. She's a successful communicator with an extensive career and she tells us about how she decided to settle in Spain, her listeners and her love of radio and theatre. Listen to Hannah here: Talk Radio Europe Good Morning Spain TV   Marbella with Him & Her Photo credit: Hannah Murray Music credit: A...

Jonathan Teuma is a poet from Gibraltar, and he has written a book of haikus that focuses on a dialect used in Gibraltar, one influenced by both English and Spanish. Unused for many years, it is now gaining prominence as many poets and artists are starting to use it again. You can buy the book here . The book's launch can be seen here , and it was a wonderful night of reciting and music. Photo Cre...

In today's podcast, we talk about several books, with Until August by Gabriel García Márquez, Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima and Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry dominating the proceedings. All three are excellent books, created in peculiar circumstances and with their particular foibles. Enjoy! Photo Credit: Rakicevic Nenad ( Pexels.com ) Music Credit: 1st Contact by Deimos Rising...

James Hartley is a writer, teacher and editor of two amazing journals. He talks to us about his love of Shakespeare, the power of people writing in their second language and the famous people he has interviewed.  You can check the Tint Journal here , and his new project The Madrid Review here . You can buy The Madrid Review from our online shop , and soon it will be available in Secret Kingdoms. P...

Catalina Aranguren is a wonderful photographer with an international background. We chat with her about travelling across many countries, artistic sensibilities and what it's like being bilingual. Check out her work here ; you can also find her on social media.  Photo Credit: Catalin Aranguren Music credit: 1st Contact by Deimos Rising, Free Music Archive CC BY-SA y Arcade , by Artur Aravidi (Free...

Written by the Nobel Prize-winning author José Saramago, Journey to Portugal is a fascinating account of his homeland in the first few years of democracy. He discovers amazing legends, good food, friendly locals, abundant churches, as well as his own philosophical meditation on what it means to be a traveler.  The text version of the review can be read here and here .  Music: 1st Contact by Deimos...

***This episode is in Spanish*** Entrevistamos a Clara Ministral, traductora literaria y creadora del proyecto Wheeker Books sobre literatura norirlandesa. Charlamos sobre su interés por Irlanda del Norte, sobre el presente y futuro de Wheeker Books y sobre la importancia del lenguaje como elemento identitario. Visita su web y síguela en Twitter . Foto: Clara Ministral Música: 1st Contact by Deimo...

It was Book Week in Spain, and we had quite the literary seven days. Starting with a roundtable discussion on Monday, we read a magical Irish tale on Friday before manning a stall at the Moratalaz Book Fair.   We sold a few books, made some interesting contacts and had a grand old time.    Photo Credit: Pepe Añón Music Credit: Got To Get Funky , by Juqboxmusic (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC) and Ar...

Anthony Piovesan is a journalist who hails from Australia but now calls Spain his home. A passionate writer, he tells us about his love of Spanish culture, what it's like being a freelancer, and what makes a good journalist. Photo Credit: Anthony Piovesan Music Credit: Music Credit: Night Owl by Broke for Free, Free Music Archive, CC BY and Look Inside by Jahzzar, Free Music Archive, CC BY-SA

Dani joins us on the podcast to tell us about why she moved to Spain, how she helps other foreigners adapt and about her writing career. Check out her super useful blog and learn more about Spain. And you can read her novella Grandad here . We talk about the book it comes from a lot in the episode, a wonderful collection of short stories. Photo Credit: Dani J. Norwell Music Credit: Night Owl by Br...