The Spanish ArPodA
A podcast in the #rexyfamily ranking all the monarchs, governors, emirs, and caliphs of Spain!
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Episodes
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Dive right in with us as we cover the life and rule of Spain's first Muslim governor: Musa ibn Nusayr! Hear about Mua's humble origins, breaking the chain of command, and a mysterious table in Musa's episode!
Recommendations
The History of Georgia podcast (https://twitter.com/History_Georgia)
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
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
We have a changeover of rulers - time for the Muslim governors. After a brief whirlwind tour of Islamic history, learn about Arabic naming conventions, names for the peoples of Spain, and what Al-Andalus means in this introduction 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
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
At last we come to the end. Roderic is on the throne when the caliphate shows up, but how does he acquit himself? Hear about turban-wearing statues, treachery, and the almost-certainly-made-up figure of Ilyan and Florinda de la Cava in Roderic's episode!
Recommendations
Everything Everywhere All At Once (https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once) A Fernet Fizz cocktail.
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
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
The petulant child is now an adult and ruling a country - but what actually happened during Witiza's reign? Hear about the 18th Council of Toledo - or not -, the Great Portrait Switcheroo, and bishops getting laid in Witiza's episode!
Recommendations
A Bird of Paradise cocktail.The History of China Podcast's Twitter Feed (https://twitter.com/thocpodcast)
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
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Égica is on the throne, and we know one thing: Boy, does he hate his in-laws. Hear about how many people is not enough to put into boiling water, the first instance of PLAGUE, and why the Byzantines are over in the West again in Égica's episode!
Note: Witiza's episode ended up being longer than we anticipated, so it will be released next week!
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
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Wamba has been packed off to a monastery, so it's time for Julian to claim the throne. I mean, Ervig! Join us for supervillian origin stories, grammatical corrections, and an ill-fated marriage as we rate and review King Ervig! Recommendations
"Our Flag Means Death" (https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYf3LzwJV98JifQEAAAAO) A Peanut Flip cocktail.
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
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Everyone's at the villa when Reccesuinth dies, so what better time to choose a new king! Join us for Pin the Tail on the Wamba, the lamest rebel name ever, what punishment awaits rapists, and who actually mixed that drink in Wamba's episode!
Recommendations
The Vulgar History Podcast (http://vulgarhistory.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 Freesound.org
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
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 cocktailThe 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"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
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 cocktailThe author Mark Kurlansky
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
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
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 cocktailEvan 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) of Freesound.org"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org