The People Will Talk Podcast

Plus business, Uber, ethics, and mental health. Find us at elarpamedia.com New video featuring Irish dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNfw52cmfM

This week we talk about moving, missing, and losing homes, and everything that lives in between.

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'.

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.

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).

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.

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 finish...

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.

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.

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.

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. ****

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 )

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.

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.

Did you think I had abandoned the stories? Well, here is a snippet of a new tale. Enjoy!

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.

Join us this week for our Easter edition, featuring Hiberno-Spanish culture, language and nature to please all senses.

A selection of original poems… and one unoriginal one at the end.