Best Slovene Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 57: Wanna Play Mermaids? 2:13:32

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What's up with mermaids in D&D? Why is their society so patriarchal? What would Hans Christian Anderson say?? Let's find out... Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Follow Us We're on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter ⁠(kinda) ⁠Join the harem on Patreon!⁠ ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.c…

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Angelo wants to explore the diverse nature in Slovenia 8:26

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Angelo Strandberg from Sweden is currently a student at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law. He wants to explore the diverse nature in Slovenia and he told us about his experience so far as an Erasmus exchange student.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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134 — William Golding's 'The Spire' 1:02:15

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In our final episode of 2025, we discussed William Golding's 1964 novel 'The Spire', a deeply psychological portrayal of the construction of a cathedral spire in the 14th century, heavily influenced by Salisbury Cathedral. One of the great architectural novels, this episode contains extensive spoilers, so we recommend reading it or listening to the…

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Francisco came to Slovenia to experience something new 8:27

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Francisco Cid, a psychology student from Spain, came to Maribor to experience something different. And although he was worried that the people might be more cold or more reserved, he says he has been pleasantly surprised. He tells us about his experience so far as an Erasmus exchange student.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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133 — Sigfried Giedion's Space, Time and Architecture — 4/4 43:56

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In the finale of our series on Sigfried Giedion, we discussed the bait-and-switch coda of the book, where Giedion unexpectedly addresses questions of urbanism and town planning, via Haussmanisation, designs for Lyon by Tony Garnier, the Garden City movement, slab block modernism and Manhattan. Follow along with images on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1…

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Episode 58: New Edition, Who Dis (5.5e Reaction Pt.1) 1:37:09

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5.5e is here to stay, so we have some catching up to do -- in two parts! To start off, we're looking at species and monsters from our past episodes. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Follow Us! We're on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter ⁠(kinda) ⁠Join the harem on Patreon!⁠ ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVE…

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Matej is living his childhood dream in Maribor 10:11

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Matej Davčev, a medical student from Macedonia, came to Slovenia for some practical experience as part of his medical studies in Varna, Bulgaria. Ever since he was a kid, Matej dreamed of being a doctor - now he’s living the Erasmus life at the Faculty of Medicine in Maribor. Textbooks, scalpels, operating room coats & a little Balkan flair! Matej …

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Preview — Giedion's 'Mechanisation Takes Command' Bonus Episodes 4:23

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Some clips from our Patreon bonus episodes on Sigfried Gideion's 'Mechanisation Takes Command'. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for full access to these bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/about_buildings Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts. Please rate and review the show on your podcast store to help other p…

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132 — Sigfried Giedion's Space, Time and Architecture — 3/4 1:07:19

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In part three of our discussion of 'Space, Time and Architecture', we finally got to the Spacetime and the architecture. We examined Giedion's thinking about many canonical works of the late-19th and 20th century, including the Chicago School, Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright; the emergence of ferro-concrete in France with Perret and the bridg…

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Wojciech came to Ljubljana to immerse into Slovene language 8:48

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Languages and diplomacy is what keeps Wojciech busy in Ljubljana. Originally from central Poland, Wojciech speaks many languages and would like to improve his Slovenian. Apart from studying at the University of Ljubljana, he also helps out at the Polish Embassy in Ljubljana :)Wojciech chose to play the song "D'yer Mak'er" by Led Zeppelin.…

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Odprta Kuhna - Open Kitchen 16:17

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Today, we’re talking about one of Ljubljana’s greatest success stories—one that started as a local food event and became a national movement. If you’ve ever wandered through the Central Market on a sunny Friday, following the smell of sizzling meat, truffles, or freshly baked burek, you’ve already found it: Odprta Kuhna, or Open Kitchen. This episo…

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131 — Sigfried Giedion's Space, Time and Architecture — 2/4 48:49

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In the second part of our discussion of Sigfried Giedion's 'Space, Time and Architecture' we covered the canalpunk aesthetics of cast-iron bridges, the transformation of material technology in the 19th-century and the Chicago School, completing his teleological march up to modernism which we will discuss in the next episode. To follow along with th…

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Episode 56: Valk(her)ies 2:05:15

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What's a valkyrie? Why do they sound so much like swanmays? Are they really a third gender? Let's deep dive through D&D and Norse Mythology to find out! Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Follow Us We're on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter ⁠(kinda) ⁠Join the harem on Patreon!⁠ ~*~Affiliate Links Use code SLO…

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Episode 55: Thunder Down Under 2:21:48

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Dwarven fertility is a bit sus. Where did it come from? Does marriage really equal more babies? Let's talk about it! Fact check us: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Follow Us We're on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter ⁠(kinda) ⁠Join the harem on Patreon!⁠ ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off …

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130 — Sigfried Giedion's Space, Time and Architecture — 1/4 47:43

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In this first episode of a new series on Sigfried Giedion's 1941 book 'Space, Time and Architecture', we discussed the approach to architectural history and urbanism in the first part of this totemic publication which shaped modernist architectural culture. Giedion was a Jewish historian from a family of Swiss industrialists, born in Prague who stu…

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Patreon Bonus Unlocked — WG Sebald's Rings of Saturn 1:02:41

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This is an unlocked Patreon bonus episode from our series on WG Sebald (episodes 77 & 78 in the main feed), if you enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider supporting the show on Patreon for access to our entire back catalogue of bonus episodes. In this final bonus episode from our series on WG Sebald, we discussed his two books 'The Ring…

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Episode 54: Holy Matriarchs, Batman! 1:55:43

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The Trulls look at highly requested holy matriarchs Berronar Truesilver and Yondalla. Are they really matriarchs? Are they matrons? Or are they something else entirely? ~*~ Follow Us! We're on Bluesky, TikTok, Threads, Instagram, and Twitter (kinda) Join the harem on Patreon! ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off y…

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The Great Ljubljana Cevapi Crawl 22:28

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Slovenes love Balkan fast food, and cevapcici is the classic—the hamburger of the Balkans. Of Turkish origin, cevapi are small sausage-shaped meatballs made of ground meat and are super good and easy to like—if you like burgers, you’ll like these. This episode is all about this, the most popular fast food in Slovenia. You'll hear from Peter Hajdu, …

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Patreon Bonus Unlocked — Otto Wagner's Unbuilt Projects 47:03

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This is an unlocked bonus episode from our series on Otto Wagner, released to mark the end of our Plečnik series. You can listen to the whole of our Otto Wagner series, episodes 79–83 on the main feed. If you want access to our full back catalogue of bonus episodes, please consider supporting the show on Patreon! We are going on a summer holiday, b…

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Preview — 129.5 Plečnik Finale Bonus Episode 5:10

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This is a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, if you'd like to hear our final thoughts on Plečnik in full, please consider subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/about_buildings — the show relies on listener support, and you'll get access to our full back catalogue of bonus episodes. In our final bonus episode on Jože Plečnik, we discussed …

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Episode 53: Gnoll & Behold(er) 2:12:05

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Are gnolls a matriarchy? What about beholders? The Slovenly Sleuths are on the case! Sources: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your entire order! Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at lupinehoney.com for 10% off your entire order! ~*~ Timecodes (0:00) Intro (04:38) Beholder + Gnoll Origins + SCIENCE (20:58) Gn…

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129 — Jože Plečnik 6 — Slovene Acropolis 1:20:02

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In the grand finale of our Plečnik series, we discussed the last of his projects for Ljubljana both realised and unrealised. In this episode we covered his Peglezen or Flat Iron Building, the National and University Library, his alteration of a former monastic complex called the Krizanke, his proposed extensive restoration of Ljubjlana Castle with …

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Episode 52: Monstrous Matriarchies 2:12:33

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Back at it again with more matriarchies! This time, we're looking at the female-led societies in monster manuals, comparing them to past deep dives and animal kingdom matriarchies. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Follow Us! We're on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter. Join us on Patreon for fun extra content! ~*~ Af…

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128 — Jože Plečnik 5 — The River & the City 47:19

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More Plečnik in Ljubljana! Here we talked about his approach to the Ljubljanica, the river that runs through the middle of the city, including the weirs, bridges and sluices which control its flow, the iconic triple bridge, and the various market buildings which face onto the riverside. To follow along with images for this episode, check out the vi…

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Kosta loves his student life in Koper 10:21

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Meet Kosta Popov from Serbia — a student at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Management in Koper. Not only did he dive into student life, he became a tutor student, took on the role of buddy coordinator, and mastered the Slovenian language! Kosta picked the song Zažarim by RaivenBy RTVSLO - Radio SI

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127 — Jože Plečnik 4 — Ljubljana Façades and Insurance Palaces 53:03

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In the first episode of our Plečnik series on his work for Ljubljana, we discussed a few of his less well known works, including his work for the Chamber of Commerce, the Triglav Insurance Company Palace and Congress Square. In the next episode we will discuss his designs for the city's riverfront. To follow along with the images which accompany th…

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Mixology, Cocktails, and the Brina Festival 19:23

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To learn more about the Brina Festival, held on 21 June 2025 (check the website for dates in future years), visit: https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/events/events-in-ljubljana/brina-festival/ Some of the recommended bars in this episode are: Silk & Fizz: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g274873-d32708549-Reviews-Silk_And_Fizz-…

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Katarina enjoyed Slovenia's trains, but was less enthusiastic about its beers. 5:55

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Katarina Kahankova from Czechia talks about her time in Maribor as a foreign-exchange student.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Episode 51: Two Fertility Gods Walk Into a Bar 2:16:49

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Did you know Frey and Freya from Norse myth are in D&D? We sure didn't! Lets find out how they gamified them and what that says about how D&D writes about fertility. Fact check us here. ~*~ Remember to rate and/or leave a review calling us good girls! Or talk about Lyssa's reputation. Or both 😘 ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee…

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126 — Jože Plečnik 3 — More Churches and a Cemetery 51:50

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In the third episode of our Plečnik miniseries we talked about a couple more churches and the cemetery of Ljubljana. Specifically we discussed: the Church of St Michael, Črna Vas or the Church of St Michael in the Marsh (Cerkev sv. Mihaela na Barju); the Church of St Anthony of Padua, Belgrade (Црква Светог Антуна Падованског) and Žale Central Ceme…

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Aizakhon - a Journey of Change and Self-Discovery 9:13

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Meet Aizakhon Urinboeva, a software engineering student with Uzbek roots who swapped the hustle of Istanbul for the calm streets of Maribor. What’s it really like to study abroad in Slovenia? She explained how city life on two wheels lead to personal growth and unexpected lessons — like the value of slowing down and enjoying your own company.Aizakh…

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Liling's PhD fieldwork in Slovenia involves hiking, hiking, and more hiking! 10:18

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Liling Yan is a PhD anthropology student doing a research on female mountaineers. She was born and raised in China, is a student in Cape Town, South Africa, and is now doing her project fieldwork in Slovenia. As part of her fieldwork Liling goes hiking every weekend meeting other mountaineers and creating new friendships along the way. She loves th…

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125 — Jože Plečnik 2 — Four Churches 50:34

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In the second episode of our miniseries on Jože Plečnik, we discussed four of his early church buildings, each representing a unique interlacing of early Christian architecture, 20th century classicism, and his idiosyncratic approach to style, detailing and planning which give all his buildings such a unique atmosphere. In this episode we discussed…

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Episode 50: Mommy? Sorry. 2:14:30

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D&D has a weird relationship with pregnancy and motherhood and we're gonna talk about it. From pregnancy mechanics to a fertility goddess to drow breast milk, Freud is gonna have a field day with this one. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your entire order! Use co…

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Amelie found many new interests while studying in Ljubljana 10:14

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Amelie Bruin comes from Strasbourg, France. As a young Erasmus student at the Ljubljana Faculty of Arts, she just loves the fact that Slovenia's capital is small and therefore very walkable. Compared to France, she said that the studies in Ljubljana are much better in terms of quality courses and the level of language, as well as, support from the …

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124 — Jože Plečnik 1 — From Sezessionstil to Deep Time 1:43:15

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This is the first episode in a new series about the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, who blended inspiration from deep antiquity with the modern sensibilities he learnt as a student of Otto Wagner (subject of a previous ABC miniseries episodes 79–83). Here we discussed his upbringing and education, time in Italy and his idiosyncratic classical sou…