Best Andalusia Podcasts (2025)

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S3, Ep : 20. From Kings to Counts: Spain’s Noble Secrets 33:02

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Hey Chicos! It’s Jorge and Fran! Welcome back again to Spanish Loops, the show where we loop you into the culture you love. This week we discuss something totally fascinating: Nobility titles in Spain. Yep, we’re talking kings, dukes, counts… and all that royal jazz with a Spanish twist. So first up: what are these titles anyway? From Rey/Reina (Ki…

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S3, Ep : 19. Cádiz: Where Ancient Seas Shaped Southern Spain 25:12

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Get ready for an unforgettable journey as The Essence of Southern Spain tour arrives in Cádiz, a timeless coastal jewel with roots that stretch back over 3,000 years. I’m Jorge, and alongside my co-host Fran, we scratch this ancient city’s rich history, vibrant traditions, and mouth watering gastronomy. From its legendary Phoenician beginnings to t…

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S3, Ep : 18. Exploring Spain’s Romerías and Pilgrimages Through Tradition, Culture, and Journey 26:51

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S3, Ep : 18. Exploring Spain’s Romerías and pilgrimages through tradition, culture, and Journey. Hola Chicos! Big news! I’m super excited to announce this new chapter of Spanish Loops today. In this episode we cherished some rituals of Spain: the vibrant, festive Romerías and the more solemn, spiritual Pilgrimages. We explore how each is rooted in …

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S8E49 Poetry Pea Podcast - Reid Hepworth on Love, Loss and Poetry 32:30

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In this special episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, host Patricia welcomes celebrated Canadian poet Reid Hepworth for a stunning reading from her collection Loss Is a River. Praised for its emotional depth and lyrical power, Hepworth’s work explores love, loss, memory, and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Patricia also shares an important cor…

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S3, ep : 17. Eugenia de Montijo: Spain 's trailblazing Empress. 34:27

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Hola Amigos, and welcome back to another episode of Spanish Loops, where history comes alive with our unmistakable voices. This week, we take you into the extraordinary life of a woman who refused to stay within the lines drawn for her time: María Eugenia de Montijo, the Spanish noblewoman who rose from the sun washed streets of Granada to the dazz…

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S8E48 Dance, Haiku & Senryu: Poetry Pea's October Video Prompt Showcase 16:40

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S3, Ep : 16. Picasso Revealed: The lovers and passions behind his iconic art. 37:38

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Hola! This is Jorge from Spanish Loops, and I’m so excited to welcome you to today’s episode. This week, Fran and I are touching a topic that is a bit differentfrom our usual, but I promise it’s just as fascinating. We’re talking about none other than Pablo Picasso, but not just the genius artist we all know. No, today we’re exploring the man behin…

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S8E47 Celebrating Tanka: Highlights from the Poetry Pea Journal 46:25

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Join Patricia for a special episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, featuring original tanka poetry from contemporary writers around the world. In this episode, she shares the judges’ nominations for the best tanka selected for the forthcoming Poetry Pea Journal. If you enjoy tanka, haiku, short-form poetry, or modern Japanese-inspired verse, this episo…

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S3, Ep : 15. Aviator Ramón Franco battled dictators, ideologies, and his own bloodline. 31:32

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Hola!, and welcome back to Spanish Loops. As always we bring you the human stories hiding behind history, and today’s chapter is a cracker: Ramón Franco, the daring aviator and paradoxical brother of General Francisco Franco. Ramón shot to fame after commanding the 1926 Plus Ultra transatlantic flight, a feat that made him a celebrity and symbol of…

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S8E46 Haiku from Andalusia: A Reading with Claire Thom of Wee Sparrow Press 46:14

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This week on the Poetry Peacast, we welcome Scottish poet Claire Thom, joining us from Andalusia, Spain. Claire, founder of Wee Sparrow Press, shares haiku and haibun from her beautiful collection Wildflowers in Oyster Stone. It's always enjoyable to hear a poet read their work, don't you think? Discover how travel, nature, and poetic craft intertw…

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S3, Ep : 14. Madrid’s Hidden Ocean: Inside the World’s Second Largest Fish Market. 33:33

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Welcome back to Spanish Loops, where this week you are taken into a place that any traveler never see, yet every restaurant, bar, and seafood stall in Madrid depends on it. It’s one of the biggest fish markets in the world, second only to Tokyo’s. Yes, right in the heart of Spain, hundreds of Kilometres from the coast, lies a seafood empire that fe…

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S8E45 A Poetry Reading with Canadian Poet Allison Douglas Tourner 24:28

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In this episode, we visit with Canadian poet Allison Douglas Tourner, who reads from her haunting and beautiful collection sticks & bones. Together, we wander through memory, myth, and the stories that shape us — from childhood books to the darker corners of imagination. There’s also a bit of breaking news for poetry lovers: publication of the Poet…

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S3, Ep : 13. Exploring La Casa de Alba, Spain's Timeless Noble Dynasty. 8:36

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Hello Chicos and welcome to another exciting edition of Spanish Loops, your passport to the culture, stories, and heartbeat of Spain. This week, we open the doors to one of the most famous noble families in the world "La Casa de Alba", the House of Alba. We’re talking about a lineage that’s been shaping Spanish history for centuries, from the royal…

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S8E44 Poetry Pea Heads to the Beach with Haiku & Senryu 18:12

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As the rain lashes Zürich and the winter tyres go on, it’s time to escape to somewhere warmer! In this episode of the Poetry Peacast, we’re off to the beaches of Langkawi, Malaysia — swapping snowflakes for seashells and cold toes for sand between them. Patricia shares previously published haiku and senryu from the beach, plus new poems inspired by…

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S3, Ep : 12. Ghosts of Spain: Haunted legends & real encounters. 35:57

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Hey what’s up loop-lovers! These are your celebrity friends tuning in, and we are so stoked to introduce the latest episode of Spanish Loops, just in time for the spooky season! This week, we get into the ghostly corners of Spain and some haunted legends, eerie personal experiences, and why the Iberian Night has a story to tell. From the shadowy al…

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S8E43 The Senryu Sessions Part 3- Pop Quiz 25:38

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It’s Poetry Pea’s birthday! To celebrate, we’re throwing a Senryū Pop Quiz — and you’re invited. In this episode, we put our poetic instincts to the test: can you tell your haiku from your senryū? Or have some poems wandered off into the wild world of micropoetry? Join us for a fun, thought-provoking episode full of literary nerdery, and maybe a li…

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S3, Ep: 11. Exploring Andalusia: A Journey Through Tapas Traditions. 31:31

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Welcome to the latest chapter of Spanish Loops, a mouth watering splash into tapas culture in the south of Spain. In this episode we trace tapas from humble tavern lids to a national obsession: the legends (from King Charles III “bite with your wine” tale to seaside slices that kept sand out of drinks), the social rituals, and how small plates beca…

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S8E42 Poetry Pea The Senryu Sessons part 2 - defining senryu 28:07

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In this episode of Poetry Pea: The Senryū Sessions (Part Two), Patricia dives deeper into the poetic dance between haiku and senryū — where do they meet, and where do they part ways? With insights from scholars like Shirane, Wirth, Pizzarelli, and Virgil, we explore what makes a haiku an observation and a senryū a commentary. Through poems by Linda…

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S3, Ep: 10. Thermal Spas and Wellness Retreats in Spain. 40:50

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Hola Chicos! Jorge and Fran here with Spanish Loops, and today we’re slipping into something silky: Spain’s legendary spas and “Balnearios”. From steaming thermal springs tucked into ancient villages to ultra-chic coastal resorts, Spain’s water culture blends Roman roots, medieval rituals, and modern wellness tech into purerelaxation. There are his…

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S8E41 Poetry Pea: The Senryu Sessons - Part One - Senryū 26:19

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This episode of the Poetry PeaPodcast is Part One of a series on senryū. A form of Japanese short poetry We begin by asserting that senryū do not have to be humorous. They offer sharp, human insights that continue to spark debate among poets and editors. In this episode you’ll hear examples from both the Japanese canon and contemporary English-lang…

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S3, Ep : 9. Madrid and the Cathedral of Almudena: Politics, Faith, Architecture, and Time 34:05

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Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, wherever you are in the world. This is Spanish Loops, and today we bring you the story of a cathedral that has puzzled architects,historians, and visitors for decades: Madrid’s very own Cathedral of the Almudena. Now, imagine this: a project that began with grand ambition in the late 19th century, yet d…

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S8E40 Poetry Pea International Dot Day Special - Haiku & Flashku Special 18:07

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S3, Ep : 8. Decoding the Hand of Irulegui’s Ancient Secrets 31:13

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Hola hola!This is Jorge and Fran again back on Spanish Loops, the podcast where stones, myths, and history collide. Buckle up, because in our next episode, we’re unravelling “The Hand of Irulegui”. A recent archaeological marvel from the Basque lands, glowing like a beacon in the darkness of our linguistic past. This isn’t just a statue or relic, i…

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S8E39 Creepy Crawlies in haiku & senryu 48:02

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Original poems by global poets. Welcome to the Poetry Pea Podcast – your home for haiku, senryū and short-form poetry. 🐞🦋🐝 In this episode, inspired by Liam Maguire’s “creepy crawly” presentation, our judges Clive Grewcock, Melissa Dennison and Liam himself share their nominations for the Judges’ Choice. Expect beetles, butterflies, ants, dragonfli…

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S3, Ep : 7. Unveiling the Stories of Churches, Basilicas, Cathedrals 40:22

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Hola! This are Jorge Román and Fran Glaría, your passport to the hidden stories behind Spain’s stone and stained glass. Today on Spanish Loops we are talking to a subject that is as old as civilization and twice as dramatic: what makes a churchdifferent from a cathedral, a basilica, or an ermita? From humble chapels tucked into cliff faces to awe s…

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S8E38 Dancing with Words: Tango, Spring and Fair Play 23:40

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✨ Welcome to the Poetry Pea Podcast ✨ In this episode, we share beautiful haiku and senryū from our community, inspired by the video prompts. You’ll hear poetry chosen by editor Amy Watson from the August prompt, and we’ll look ahead to September’s beach-themed prompt curated by Neena Singh. Alongside the poetry, I raise an important question about…

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S3, Ep : 6. Barcelona for sweet toothers. 26:46

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Hey there, amigos, and welcome back to Spanish Loops! If you joined us last week, you know we took a delicious walk through Madrid’s sweet tooth, pastries, churros, and more. Well, this week, we’re heading east to the Mediterranean breeze and Gothic vibes of Barcelona, where sugar meets tradition in the most irresistible way. Barcelona’s sweets are…

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S8E37 Kyoka - the wild side of tanka poetry 22:26

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In this episode we round off our tanka series with something a little different – kyōka. Kyōka are often described as the “wild poems” of the tanka world – witty, playful, and full of wry social commentary. Think of them as to tanka what senryū are to haiku. 👉 What you’ll hear in this episode: A short introduction to kyōka and their place in Japane…

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S3, Ep : 5. Madrid for sweet toothers. 40:10

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Ladies and gentlemen, travelers and food lovers, welcome back to another irresistible episode of Spanish Loops! This week, Fran and I drive you through the sugary world of Madrid’s sweet tooth. That’s right, this city isn’t just about art, nightlife, and tapas. It’s also about centuries of tradition baked into every pastry that graces its cafés, ba…

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S8E36 How to Write a Superior Poem 39:21

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Welcome to Poetry Pea! In this episode, Patricia shares practical tips and writing exercises on how to write superior tanka poetry. Building on last week’s look at the ten styles of poetry, today we dive into Teika’s principles, examples of great tanka, and step-by-step challenges to help you improve your craft. Whether you’re brand new to tanka, a…

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S3, Ep : 4. Spain’s Secret Hero of the American Revolution: Bernardo de Gálvez. 31:19

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Hey Chicos,It’s Jorge and Fran from Spanish Loops, and today we are rolling out a blockbuster: The life, grit, and legacy of Bernardo de Gálvez. The Spanish powerhouse who helped to shape the early United States. If you’ve heard the Revolution told only through Boston and Philadelphia, buckle up. We’re headingsouth to New Orleans, the Mississippi, …

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S8E35 Ten Styles of Poetry 27:19

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✨ Today we’re diving into the world of Fujiwara no Teika (1162–1241) — one of Japan’s most influential poets, teachers, and literary critics. If you’re curious about tanka poetry, this is a perfect place to start. In this podcast we’ll explore: Teika’s ten styles of waka and why they still matter His core ideal of ushin (“conviction of feeling”) Th…

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S3, Ep : 3. ETA. Bullets, Ballots, and the Basque Conflict. 44:25

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Hola Amigos and welcome back to the show. We are Fran and Jorge and today we are opening a chapter that Spain still feels in its bones: ETA. How a clandestine group turned terror into a political gambit, shaking streets from San Sebastián to Madrid and beyond. We will rewind to the last breath of Franco’s dictatorship, when the country was brittle,…

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S8E34 Small Elephants in Short Form Poetry 17:34

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Pack your poetic passport — this week, the Poetry Pea Podcast is off to Borneo! Our theme? Elephants in haiku and senryu, inspired by Borneo’s rare and gentle pygmy elephants. In this episode: 🐘 Haiku & senryu from Linda Ludwig’s last video prompt editorship 📖 Treasures from past Poetry Pea Journals 🌿 Elephant-themed poems from other talented write…

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S8E33 John Wills and the art of haiku 33:44

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Today we’re diving into technique. But wait! Don’t run for the hills just yet, or even the mountains…. This isn’t a dry lecture—we’re doing technique the Poetry Pea way: through the lens of rich, inspirational poetry. And we’re in for a real treat today because we’re in the company of one of the greats: John Wills. A master of the short form, Wills…

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S3, Ep : 2. From Selfies to Spray Guns: Spain’s Tourism Backlash. 32:01

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Hola! It’s Jorge and Fran from Spanish Loops, sneaking again into your earbuds like a surprise tapas plate at midnight: witty, chilled, and absolutely unmissable. We’ve got a killer episode lined up. This global anti tourism wave that is crossing Europe. And about Spain, especially in the sunny but mad Catalonia and the Canary Islands. Think less o…

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S3, Ep : 1. Organs in Spain. Their origins, curves, and soul. 27:12

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Hola, amigos Loopers!Welcome back to Spanish Loops, where we roll through the sounds of Spanish music and culture. This week, we are informing about some spectacular, soul stirring world of musical organs in Spain. Majestic pipe organ marvels that have been singing with centuries of history, artistry, and regional flair. Across the country, these i…

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S8E32 Senryu with a sense of Humour 15:20

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Welcome to the PoetryPea Podcast, your go-to show for English-language haiku, senryu, and other short-form poetry. In this special episode, we’re embracing the lighter side of verse with a delightful collection of funny senryu. When community member Melissa Dennison asked for more humour in her life, we thought—what better way to celebrate the joy …

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S 2, Ep : 100. TV Evolution in Spain. Nostalgia, then and now. 37:50

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Hello friends, and welcome back to Spanish Loops, your go to podcast for cultural lessons into Spain’s rich history and how it shapes our modern life. In today’s episode, we rewind to the early days of Spanish television. A time when TV meant black and white screens, rabbit ear antennas, and a strong dose of hope.Under Franco’s dictatorship, televi…

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S8E31 Poetry Pea Live - Zoka 51:31

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In this very special episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, we bring you our first ever live salon event — and it's all about Zōka, the generative force behind haiku and nature itself. Featuring readings from the anthology One Thread and a conversation with its editor, Janice Doppler, this gathering celebrates the power of becoming, creativity, and poe…

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S2, Ep : 99. It all started with a leather bag… 22:55

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Hola! Welcome back to Spanish Loops, your weekly dose of Spain with a twist and today, we're diving c*j*nes first into the spicy world of Spanish expressions! Yes, you heard right. This week’s episode is all about that one bold, magical, untranslatable word: c*j*nes. It’s not just anatomy, my friends: it’s attitude, emotion, frustration, pride… eve…

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S8E30 Haiku with love from Switzerland 18:09

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What happens when alphorns echo through the streets of Zürich? They inspire short form poetry from around the world — and this week’s episode features some of the best! These original haiku and senryū were written in response to June’s Video Prompt — a monthly moment of creativity on our YouTube channel. ✍️✨ Featuring voices like: 🖋️ Daniela Misso …

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S2, Ep : 98. National Archaeological Museum. The MAN. 29:01

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Hola! And welcome back to another episode of Spanish Loops where we get deep into the heart of Spanish culture, history, and the untold stories behind the landmarks youthought you knew. This week, we are heading off the beaten path (again), and it’s worth it. Right in the heart of Madrid, just a stone’s throw from the Prado and the Reina Sofía Muse…

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S8E29 All the colours of butterflies in haiku 18:28

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🐛🕷️ Creepy Crawlies Have Entered the Chat… This week on the Poetry Peacast, we’re getting under your skin — in the best possible way — with a fresh collection of haiku and short form poetry inspired by the little creatures that wriggle, buzz, crawl, and fly. 🦋 Featuring poems from Poetry Pea Journals past (and a few haiku legends), this episode exp…

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S2, Ep : 97. Castellers, human castles in Catalonia. 22:29

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Hello, hello, and welcome back to Spanish Loops! Your weekly journey into the heart of Spain’s living culture! And this week we’re going high… literally! Today, we are heading to Catalonia to explore one of the most breath taking, gravity defying traditions in all of Spain: Los Castellers. These human towers, real people climbing on top of each oth…

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S8E28 Poetry Pea Reading with Julie Bloss Kelsey 35:22

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What does healing sound like in haiku? This week, poet Julie Bloss Kelsey joins me to read from her deeply moving collection, Grasping the Fading Light: A Journey Through PTSD — winner of the 2021 International Women’s Haiku Contest. Her work brings vulnerability, strength, and beauty to the page. Together we explore grief, trauma, recovery, and re…

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S2, Ep : 96. Four must read book to understand Spain. (And Spaniards.) 51:20

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Hola Chicos and welcome back to Spanish Loops! You’re tuning in to a brand new episode that will take you straight into the heart of Spanish culture by exploring four “must read” books that reveal the soul of Spain. From street smarts to epic ideals, and its wounds through history and memory. Stick around as we are unpacking everything. -Lazarillo …

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S8E27 Creepy Crawly Haiku 42:40

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An episode of haiku poetry presented by Liam Maguire on the topic of creepy crawlies. Honestly he does a brilliant job. He's inspired me to write and I hope he'll inspire you to write too. Check out the submission diary. You can read the slides on the YouTube version or check them our at Buy Me A Coffee, where you can support the work of the podcas…

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S2, Ep : 95. El Rastro of Madrid. One of the oldest street markets in Spain. 26:36

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Hola Spanish Loops family! Welcome back to another fresh chapter of your favourite culture packed podcast. This week, we touch something that’s as authentically Madrileño as churros con chocolate. El Rastro! If you’ve ever been to Madrid on a Sunday morning, chances are you have wandered into this colourful, chaotic, and absolutely magical street m…

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S8E26 There is No Haiku without Zoka 16:28

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Without zoka, there is no haiku… Zoka — the creative, the generative force that animates the universe — is more than a concept. It's the heartbeat of haiku. In this week’s Poetry Pea Podcast, I reflect on Janice Doppler’s brilliant essay, “Following Bashō, Following Zoka,” and the powerful conversations it’s sparked within our community. I talk abo…