The Spanish ArPodA

After co-ruling with his father for a few years, Reccesuinth is king! Come hear about celebrity baby names, saying "up yours" to some bishops, and dying in a villa when we review Reccesuinth.   Recommendations A Witch Hunt cocktail The 1950 Census ( https://www.archives.gov/research/census/1950 )   Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of  Freesound.org "aco...

Chindasuinth, the oldest noble alive, has taken the throne! How will he fare against a restless church and nobility? Come hear about edicts against treason, a revised law code, and a killer epitaph when we review King Chindasuinth!   Recommendations A Corpse Reviver 2 cocktail The author Mark Kurlansky   Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of  Freesound.or...

The nobles have spoken: Chintila is king! But . . . what's that hiding in the bushes? A Hispano-Roman uprising? Find out what happens when you have to say what goes without saying, why only 22 bishops showed up for Chintila's party, and who the heck Tulga is in Chintila's episode!   Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of  Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_i...

You already know how this one is going to turn out, but have a listen to learn about the many hairstyles of Tulga, the boy king, and his nemesis Chindasuinth, literally the oldest noble alive.   Recommendations A Paper Plane cocktail Evan Dahm's Twitch stream, "The Ambiguity Program" (https://www.twitch.tv/evandahm )   Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) o...

The King has been overthrown! Long live the king! This should go great . . . right? Come hear about regifting a medieval fruitcake, getting the clergy in your pocket, and why that 4 year old is preaching Mass in Sisenand's episode!   Recommendations The History of Africa Podcast ( https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com/ )   Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw...

Come hear about Suintila's military successes while we ponder how many horses it took to kill Brunhilda, the reappearance of the Franks, and what it means when that brand new book you've been waiting for is already in Version 2, when we rank and review King Suintila!   Recommendations Globle ( https://globle-game.com/ ) "Taste: My Life Through Food", by Stanley Tucci ( https://www.amazon.com/Taste...

The usurper has been usurped! Find out how the Basques keep Basquing, why a great-grandmother is holding up a baby in battle, and how good a painting Gundemar had in this 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 

After Gundemar the Forgettable, the pious Sisebut takes the throne. But was he pious, or was there something darker there? Hear about battle-observing from a yacht, eclipses, being the Chief Piety Scold, and whether we award Sisebut the Fuero!   Recommendations Ostria Mozza ( https://la.osteriamozza.com/ ) and Chabelita Tacos ( https://chabelitatacos.com/ ) Restaurants in LA Bearing the Cross, by...

The dynasty of Leovigild has fallen! Hear about Miracles (dingalingaling), Sigmund Freud, and being shoved into a locker in front of all of Europe while you learn about King Witteric!   Recommendations Don Quijote (Edith Grossman translation), by Miguel de Cervantes: https://www.amazon.com/Don-Quixote-audiobook/dp/B009YQZRV8/ Interlocking Crochet: Astrid Schandy ( https://www.ravelry.com/designers...

Leovigild's dynasty is now in its third generation! Discover how this powerful family has evolved, plus why a Virgin Mary statue is so important, and what happens when a dim-witted 18 year old takes the throne, in Liuva II's episode!   Recommendations The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien: https://www.worldcat.org/title/hobbit-or-there-and-back-again/oclc/1132335425 All Creatures Great and Small, on PBS...

Come learn about church councils, religious uprisings, and the importance of a fancy hat in this episode, where we rank and review Reccared!   Recommendations A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears), by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling: https://www.worldcat.org/title/libertarian-walks-into-a-bear-the-utopian-plot-to-liberate-an-american-town-and-some...

Before we get into our first ruler of Spain, let's learn a bit about his people: The Visigoths! Featuring snobby Greeks, St. Nicholas slapping a heretic, BetaMax, and how no one seems to know how to run a royal succession.   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 

In our first ranking episode, come learn about Leovigild, his favoritest son, subtweeting with architecture, and whether we let Leovigild sign the fuero!   Recommendations The Sinica Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinica-podcast/id1121407665 All About Me, by Mel Brooks: https://www.worldcat.org/title/all-about-me/oclc/1260240624   Other Mentions Battle Royale "Fredegund" episode: h...

An introduction to the podcast, pre-Visigothic Spanish history, and the geography of Spain!   Visigothic Map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Visigothic_Kingdom_586-711_pt.svg   La Historia de España, de David Cot: lahistoriaespana.com   Tracks used: "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of  Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of F...