The Spanish ArPodA

11. Yo, El Rey: Chintila

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_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org 

10. Yo, El Rey: Sisenand

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.co.uk) of Freesound.org"acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org 

9. Yo, El Rey: Suintila

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-My-Life-Through-Food/ to get the audiobook)
 
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 

8. Yo, El Rey: Sisebut

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!
 
RecommendationsOstria Mozza (https://la.osteriamozza.com/) and Chabelita Tacos (https://chabelitatacos.com/) Restaurants in LA
Bearing the Cross, by David J Garrow (https://www.worldcat.org/title/bearing-the-cross-martin-luther-king-jr-and-the-southern-christian-leadership-conference/oclc/13582103)
 
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 

7. Yo, El Rey: Gundemar

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 

6. Yo, El Rey: Witteric

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!
 
RecommendationsDon 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/astrid-schandy) and David Q. Orth (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/david-q-orth) 
 
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 

5. Yo, El Rey: Liuva II

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!
 
RecommendationsThe 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: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/all-creatures-great-and-small/
 
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 
 

4. Yo, El Rey: Recarred

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-bears/oclc/1162274775 Teaching to Transgress, by bell hooks: https://www.worldcat.org/title/teaching-to-transgress-education-as-the-practice-of-freedom/oclc/1025328051
 
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 
 
 

3. Yo, El Rey: Leovigild

In our first ranking episode, come learn about Leovigild, his favoritest son, subtweeting with architecture, and whether we let Leovigild sign the fuero!
 
RecommendationsThe 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 MentionsBattle Royale "Fredegund" episode: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/episode-2-5-fredegund/
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 

2. Yo, El Rey: The Visigoths

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