The People Will Talk Podcast

An Ybernia Podcast

Culture, museums, art, history, and anything and everything, inside and outside Madrid. 

  1. Us Human Towers: Interviewing Author Stephen Rossiter

    Feb 13

    Us Human Towers: Interviewing Author Stephen Rossiter

    As Esteban begins a journey of self-awareness, he also discovers the charms of an enchanting city alive in summer. This is the background to Us Human Towers, a debut novel penned by Stephen Rossiter.  He joins us on the pod to talk about the book, travelling, and all things writing. You can buy it here.  Photo Credit: Stephen Rossiter.Music Credit: New Dawn by Bensound (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

    39 min

  2. Feb 3

    David Looby talks about his debut novel: A Billion Sharp Pieces

    David Looby has travelled extensively, worked as a journalist and has a perspective that straddles both sides of the Atlantic. He talks about all this, as well as his debut novel. A Billion Sharp Pieces asks how far someone can be pushed before they crack and what does it take for Todd, the novel's protagonist, to realise there are only two choices: living or dying. Buy the book here. Photo Credit: David Looby.Music Credit: Adventures by A Himitsu.

    20 min
  3. 'Madrid is having a moment': The Jayne Marshall Interview

    07/07/2025

    'Madrid is having a moment': The Jayne Marshall Interview

    Originally from the UK, Jayne now calls Madrid home. She is a regular columnist for The Madrid Review, a writer, editor, and the brains behind one of the best writing groups in the Spanish capital. Quite simply, she has a lot of strings to her bow, and she joined us for a fascinating chat.Buy her excellent debut book, and check out her website.Photo Credit: Jayne Marshall/Modern Odyssey BooksMusic Credit: Harmony by Alan Pilijak (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC)

    23 min
  4. 5 minutes with editor & photographer John Dapolito

    06/12/2025

    5 minutes with editor & photographer John Dapolito

    John Dapolito has spent twenty-five years in Madrid and more than thirty living in Spain. He is an English language teaching professional, photographer and a regular of the open-mic scene in the city. A collection of five-minute tales, A Hundred-Year-Old Bitch, is currently in the works. His color photos are featured in the book A Guide to Madrid’s Literary District / Guía Literaria Del Barrio De Las Letras De Madrid (Secret Kingdoms).By the book here.Photo Credit: John DapolitoMusic Credit: Harmony by Alan Pilijak (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC)

    6 min
  5. A Thousand Lives: Interview with poet Parisa Salahshourian

    05/22/2025

    A Thousand Lives: Interview with poet Parisa Salahshourian

    A Thousand Lives is about love (and heartbreak), art (and how it makes and breaks us) and the strength and endurance that come from life’s most challenging times. After riding each storm and coming out the other side – scars and all – we learn that life is so much more than existence: it is a relentless teacher and a sacred companion.We owe so much to our mistakes.Parisa Salahshourian was born in Isfahan (Iran) and lives in Madrid (Spain). She is a passionate Literature teacher, as well as a dedicated theatre actress/director and a creative writer. A Thousand Lives is her first poetry collection.Buy the book here.Music Credit: Let Night Ab by Moby.

    10 min
  6. BONUS: Roy Lotz on Spanish Radio

    04/11/2025 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Roy Lotz on Spanish Radio

    Roy Lotz, author of Don Bigote, was interviewed on Radio Exterior, a show on national Spanish radio that broadcasts in many languages, including English. He was able to discuss conspiracy theories, the USA and the inspiration for his story!Launched in 1942, REE serves as a bridge between Spain and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe, including Latin America, North Africa, and expatriate Spaniards. It features news, cultural programs, music, sports, and discussions on current events, providing a global audience with a Spanish point of view.Watch the video here.

    2 min

  7. 03/20/2025

    Adventurer & Writer: Interviewing Wells Jones

    Wells Jones is a modern-day adventurer, writer, kayaker and, well, the list is endless. He is a passionate and inspiring man, and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing his thoughts on what it means to travel, as well as his admiration for T.E. Lawrence and all the cultures he has encountered along the way. He also spoke about his book A Line in the Sand, which he co-wrote with Miles Spencer, and his experiences of plays, performing and collaborating with non-profits. Buy his incredible book here.For more culture, check out our blog.Photo Credit: Wells JonesMusic Credit: Bortexx - Hope (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC)

    1h 8m

  8. 02/15/2025

    Aglutinando que es gerundio: entrevista con el traductor del turco Rafael Carpintero

    **This episode is in Spanish**En este episodio tenemos la suerte de charlar un rato con Rafael Carpintero, profesor universitario de traducción y artífice de la traducción al español de la mayoría de libros de Orhan Pamuk hasta la fecha.Nos cuenta las palabras que más detesta, las dificultades y las bonanzas del idioma turco, y los proyectos que aún tiene por completar.Leed el blog de Rafael, lleno de anécdotas y curiosidades sobre las vicisitudes de traducción.La página del proyecto de traductores puede visitarse aquí.Photo credit: Rafael CarpinteroMusic credit: Blue Dot Sessions - Lunette Interlude (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

    39 min
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