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A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER.
Episodes
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
HERE - New Town, New Jerusalem with Raymond Johnston
Guest: Raymond Johnston, Journalist
Prague's Nové Město (New Town) is only new in comparison to other parts of town. Founded by Emperor Charles IV in 1378, it was actually intended to be a substitute for Jerusalem - a place where the Second Coming could happen in comfort and style. Journalist Raymond Johnston talks about this as well as other interesting facts about New Town. We'll visit Karlovo náměstí, the holy relics that used to be there, Prague's mystical city plan, a pagan grove that's now a tram stop, a street that may be an accident and historical helmets, just to name a few items.
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SECTIONS
01:49 - Charles IV's Plans for Prague's New Town as a Jerusalem Substitute, Karlovo náměstí as the Center, Home to a Lot of Holy Relics (including the Spear of Destiny)
06:33 - Prague's Mystical City Plan
09:31 - Former Pagan Sites Incorporated into New Town
11:01 - Nekázanka Street, Wenceslas Square, the Statue of Wenceslas
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
THEN - Duking It Out Among the Přemyslids (1061-1167)
Přemyslid ambitions continue to make things interesting. Vratislav gets a lance, Soběslav gets to hold a cup, Crusades are joined and avoided, Vladislav goes on walkabout, the Gothic period starts and Prague gets a new bridge. And just when it looks like things are finally going to calm down, they don't.
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SECTIONS
00:58 - Vratislav II - Help the Germans, Get a Golden Lance
02:00 - The First KING, Brother Troubles, the Vyšehrad Chapter, also Son Troubles
04:35 - Konrád I (Brněnský), Duke for Eight Whole Months
04:47 - Břetislav II - Out With the Old Ways, the First Crusade
05:49 - Bořivoj II, Round 1 - Ambitious Relatives & Problems from Abroad
07:25 - Svatopluk - Ganged Up On & the Vršovci Make Another Appearance
08:18 - Vladislav I, Round 1 - Cooperative Dukedom
09:22 - Bořivoj II, Round 2 - Maybe He Was Just a Jerk
10:28 - Vladislav I, Round 2 - Getting Stuff Done
11:40 - Soběslav I - Otto the Black Challenges, More German Trouble, Further Challenges & Intrigues
13:46 - Soběslav Hold the Cup, Germans Welcomed Back
15:27 - Vladislav II (One of Many Vladislavs), Vladislav II Takes a Trip, Crusades Aplenty
19:00 - Vladislav II & HRE Frederick Barbarossa Make a Deal, Duke Vladislav II Becomes the Second KING, the Judith Bridge Gets Started in Prague
Slip of the Tongue: At 13:42, I said Břetislav remained Duke, but I meant Soběslav. These darned names!
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
ARTS - Czech Cinema w/Ryan Keating (Lambert)
Guest: Film journalist Ryan Keating of the Movie Barf cinema blog
Cinema is a big deal here in the Czech Republic - Czechs have been innovators in the field since the beginning, many films and TV shows are filmed here, and more and more independent cinema establishments are opening up around Prague. We talk about the Movie Barf blog, new places for film buffs, why Czech hate popcorn, subtitles vs dubbing, the Czechoslovak New Wave, the surreal animation of Jan Švankmajer, modern Czech movies and more.
Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!
SECTIONS
01:36 - What's with the Name(s)?
04:25 - Movie Barf - a Blog, a Brand, Movie Barf Mondays at Edison Filmhub
07:00 - New Film Spots in Town & the Kino Kavárna Makes a Comeback (Sort Of), the Popcorn Situation is Dire
09:17 - Subtitles vs Dubbing in CZ and Elsewhere
14:13 - Juxtareading - a Lazy Form of Dubbing
15:20 - Czech Cinema's Influence - the Czechoslovak New Wave, Jan Švankmajer, Karel Zeman
19:40 - Contemporary Mainstream Czech Films
24:08 - "The Painted Bird"
27:18 - More Risks, Please
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
Check out Movie Barf
Places & People mentioned in this episode:
- Mirek Moc, Illustrator & Storyboard Artist
- Edison Filmhub
- Film Europe CZ
- Kinoloď (Cinema Boat)
- Screenshot - web FB
- Ponrepo - web FB
- Přítomnost Boutique Cinema
- Cinestar Anděl
- Cinema City Slovanský dům
- Jan Švankmajer short films
- Karel Zeman Museum
- FAMU - School of Film & Television
- "The Painted Bird"
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
TOUR - 10 More Old Town Tales
The Old Town is full of interesting stories and history, and now's a great time to check it out. Here's a tour with more stories you may not know about true love, jealousy, modern beer, mockery, pride and much more. These stories and legends are always all around us, if we only know where to look.
This tour can be combined with the previous TOUR episode into one long tour. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Venue, which is right near where the tour ends.
Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!
TOUR
01:39 - Start intro, in front of the Estates Theatre. Info in previous TOUR episode.
02:24 - THE VEIL GIVEN TWICE FOR LOVE - Karolinum - Ovocný trh 3-5
04:44 - THE HOUSE OF THE BLACK MADONNA - Ovocný trh 19
06:59 - THE ROPEMAKER'S WIFE - Provaznická 3
10:24 - THE LITTLE BRIDGE - Můstek Metro Station
11:53 - THE CUBIST LAMPPOST - Jungmannovo náměstí
13:04 - U PINKASU - Jungmannovo náměstí 15/16
15:44 - THE FRANCISCAN GARDENS - entrances off Jungmannovo náměstí and Pasáž Světozor
16:50 - PALACE ADRIA - Jungmannova 31
18:24 - THE PETRIFIED BOY - Church of St. Martin-in-the-Wall, Martinská 8
21:05 - THE RING INSIDE THE FISH - V Kotcích
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
This episode sponsored by VENUE
For a conversation with Venue co-owner Karina Korenblun, click here
Places mentioned in this episode:
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
THEN - Sibling Rivalry on Steroids (999-1061)
Now things REALLY heat up in Bohemia, with wars, rebellions, blindings, castrations, whole families getting wiped out and lots more fun. You'd think things would calm down after all that, but you'd be wrong. It's Game of Thrones without the dragons!
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SECTIONS
00:55 - Boleslav III the Red(head)/Blind
01:42 - Vladivoj, Puppet of Polish Bolesław the Brave and Alcoholic
02:02 - Boleslav III Returns, now Boleslav the Red, and then Blind (but this time, really)
03:08 - Bolesław the Brave (Boleslav Chrabrý of the Piast Dynasty) Becomes Boleslav IV
03:30 - Jaromír, Round One - Don't Trust Your Brother
04:53 - Oldřich, Round One - Don't Annoy the Emperor
06:14 - Jaromír, Round Two - Don't Trust Your Nephews
06:47 - Oldřich, Round Two - Don't Trust Anybody
07:37 - Břetislav I, the Bohemian Achilles - Changes the Rules of Succession, Which Cause More Trouble for Quite a While
10:41 - Spytihněv II - A Weird, Angry Guy
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
FOLKS - We Are All Locals w/Karina Korenblum
Guest: Karina Korenblum, Co-Owner of Venue Cafe, Sales & Distribution Consultant for Grandview Castle Entertainment, and Sales & Acquisitions Consultant for Cercamon
Karina Korenblum is a Colombian who came to Prague after living in Paris and Berlin. She has worked in the independent film industry and is co-owner of Venue, a concept cafe in the Old Town. We talk about life in Prague, and running a business in one of the most touristed places in Europe. We also talk about what, exactly, it means to be a local.
Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!
SECTIONS
01:17 - Culture Shock Upon Arrival - Brunch, the Czech Language and Independent Film
05:19 - A Cafe in the Center - Increasing Options and Defining "Good" Service
10:09 - It's Not All Tourist Traps
10:58 - The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - Egalitarian Cultural Access
11:44 - Tradition Meets Modernity - A Woman in a Male-Dominated Business World
13:35 - The Paradoxes of Quarantine
16:20 - Are You a Local?
17:02 - Places Like Kasárna Karlín Point the Way to the Future
19:45 - Experience the City Differently (Zažít Město Jinak)
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
Check out Venue
For two TOUR episodes looking at Old Town, sponsored by Venue, click here and here.
See also
- Grandview Castle Entertainment
- Cercamon
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
- Kasárna Karlín
- Zažít Město Jinak Festival
- Las Adelitas
- La Calle Mexicana
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
HERE - Ghosts in Prague with Raymond Johnston
Guest: Raymond Johnston, Journalist
We talk about ghosts with a local expert on the subject, and it should be no surprise that a city that's over 1000 years old has quite a few of them.
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SECTIONS
01:26 - Raymond's Ghost Map of Prague
02:58 - The Fiery Turkey of Kampa Island
04:33 - Mills on Kampa
05:31 - More Scary Animals, Including the Devil Rabbit of Bohnice
07:14 - Dead Dead Redemption - the Fiery Carriage, Native American, the Fiery Man of Na Poříčí
09:50 - The Woman with Two Husbands, a WWI ghost story
11:41 - The Gambling Grave Digger
13:35 - The Vampire Panic of the 18th Century
16:08 - The Portal to Another Dimension, the Veil is Thin Here, Prague is the Beating Heart of Europe
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
Things mentioned in this episode:
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
TOUR - 10 Old Town Tales
Host: Derek DeWitt
Prague's Old Town is, well, old, and full of fascinating tales, legends and locations. We'll look at ten tales in the area that you may not know about. This is designed as a tour that you can take while walking the winding streets of Staré Město. If you are too far away, you could follow along using Google Maps street view or something similar, or just listen and imagine. You can also see a video with photos of each location on our YouTube channel.
Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!
TOUR
01:51 - Start: In front of main library on Mariánské náměstí. Inside you can see the art installation Idiom by Slovak artist Matej Kren.
02:29 - THE IRON KNIGHT - Town Hall, corner with Platnéřská
04:40 - THE TEREZA FOUNTAIN, the richest statue in Prague - Mariánské náměstí, in the Linhartská-side wall of the Clam-Gallas Palace
06:28 - THE HOUSE OF THE GOLDEN WELL - Karlova 3, corner with Seminářská
10:08 - AT THE GOLDEN SNAKE - Liliová 17, corner with Karlova
11:14 - PALACE IN THE CELLAR - End of Řetězová
12:39 - THE HOUSE AT THE THREE SAVAGES - Řetězová 7
15:07 - AT THE THREE STANDARD BEARERS - Husova 12
17:10 - AT THE THREE WHITE ROSES - Malé náměstí 3
20:10 - AT THE TWO (GOLDEN) BEARS - Kožná 1
23:35 - THE ESTATES THEATRE (Stavovské divadlo) - Železná between Ovocný trh and Rytířská
End
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
This episode sponsored by Venue
For a conversation with Venue co-owner Karina Korenblum, click here
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
ARTS - Politics & Theatre with Nancy Bishop
Guest: Nancy Bishop, CSA and Emmy-Nominated Casting Director. And also a Theatre Director.
Theatre has always been an important part of Czech culture and national identity, often being used in subversive ways to undermine those who would dominate them. Nancy Bishop takes us all the way back to 1620 up though Havel and the Velvet Revolution, when Czech theatre has its ultimate triumph: a playwright becomes president!
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SECTIONS
02:12 - A Personal Connection and a Petition
04:11 - White Mountain and the Suppression of the Czech Language
06:53 - Czech Makes Inroads in the 18th Century, Count Nostitz and the Estates Theatre
09:26 - Czech and Irish Parallels, the 19th Century and the early Czech-Language Theatre
12:25 - The National Theatre - More Than a Building, Working Under the Radar, The Nazis Press German (Again)
14:25 - The Communists, the Counter-Charter and Theatre as Samizdat
16:47 - Theatre Under the Communists, and Havel's Take on Absurdism
23:46 - After the Prague Spring and Normalization
25:00 - The Velvet Revolution and Theatres as Places of Political Action
Slip of the Tongue: František Palacký did not, in fact, attend the grand opening of the National Theatre in 1881, as he had died in 1876. But he was involved with it until his death.
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
Make sure to check out Nancy's website, workshops, books and more:
Other places mention in this episode:
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
THEN - The Great Moravian Empire (833-907)
Host: Derek DeWitt
On slightly firmer footing facts-wise, we take a look at the Great Moravian Empire - where it was, what is was and, more importantly, who the major players were. But it was certainly not a time of calm and peace. When you are right in the middle of Europe, everyone wants a piece of your pie.
Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!
SECTIONS
01:13 - The Start of the GME, and Where the Heck Was It?
04:15 - Mojmir I (not a Přemyslid)
05:39 - Rastislav I, plus Cyril and Methodius
08:56 - Svatopluk I, then Slavomir, then Svatopluk Again, Help from Bohemia and the Peace of Forchheim
12:17 - The GME Expands, plus Latin Rite vs. Slavonic
14:01 - The Wilhelminer War, Svatopluk is "King of the Slavs" (kind of) and Gets Bohemia
18:51 - Who Are the Hungarians?
21:12 - Spytihněv I Takes Over in Bohemia
21:51 - Mojmir II Becomes Prince of Moravia, His Brother Svatopluk II Causes Trouble, Bohemia and the Sorbs Break Away
23:01 - The Hungarians Are Hungry...For Land
24:02 - The GME Ends and Zbohom Slovakia
- Music by Fanette Ronjat
For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps
Follow us on social for extras:
Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt
- DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
- CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.