The Spanish ArPodA
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A podcast in the rexyfamily ranking all the monarchs, governors, emirs, and caliphs of Spain!
The Spanish ArPodA
1w ago
Bernard of Septimania is no more, and so in 844 Sunifred takes over the countyship of Barcelona! Come hear about intrigue, feudalism, and the return of the Room of Knives and Poison in Count Sunifred I's episode!
Note: there are no recommendations this week because I thought this episode was going to be shorter than it ended up being.
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  ..read more
The Spanish ArPodA
3w ago
It has been a minute, hasn't it? Let's do a quick recap of where we are on the Iberian Peninsula before we forge ahead!
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  ..read more
The Spanish ArPodA
1M ago
Back to the south we go, where Muhammed is now emir! Come learn about the perils of suggestion boxes, the joys of accounting, and the okayest of kings in Muhammed I'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
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The Spanish ArPodA
1M ago
Ramiro has died after a short reign, and his son Ordoño has taken the throne! Come hear about the downfall of Musa ibn Musa, a surfeit of something tasty, and God's perfect C student in Ordoño I'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
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The Spanish ArPodA
8M ago
Back to the North with Ramiro I! He's the son of the guy who forgot he was a deacon, and he is willing to fight for his throne. Come hear about taking the weapons for a walk through the woods, Vikings, and a disturbing penchant for poking people's eyes out in this episode on King Ramiro I!
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
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The Spanish ArPodA
8M ago
After Rampó is removed as Count of Barcelona, Louis the Pious installs Bernard of Septimania. Come hear about instruction manuals for a 4-year-old, being bad at court politics, and the luckiest guy alive when we review Count Bernard!
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
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The Spanish ArPodA
8M ago
Let's catch up with the Spanish Marches and see how the new Count of Barcelona is getting on: it's Rampó! Come hear about monasteries, a battle that got swept under the rug, and... well, not much else. (Note: our next episode will be released on Thursday).
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  ..read more
The Spanish ArPodA
9M ago
It's our first Basque king: Iñigo Arista! Come hear about monasteries, half-brothers, and a dude called García the Bad as we rate and review King Iñigo Arista.
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
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The Spanish ArPodA
10M ago
It's time to learn about the Basques - who are they, where did they come from, and how will they shape the development of Modern Spain? Come hear about an engraved hand, the interaction between highland and lowland, and the rise of Iñigo Arista in our introduction to the Basques!
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  ..read more
The Spanish ArPodA
10M ago
Back to the south we go with King Abd al-Rahman II! Come hear about a naval fleet, more children than you can shake a stick at, and the sad lack of Viking cheesemakers in Seville in his 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
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