Author Archives: spanisharpoda

Wamba has been packed off to a monastery, so it’s time for Julian to claim the throne. I mean, Ervig! Join us for supervillian origin stories, grammatical corrections, and an ill-fated marriage as we rate and review King Ervig! Listen to Ervig’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores Really nothing to say here. Score Peter: 0Sarah:Continue reading “Ervig (680-687)”

Everyone’s at the villa when Reccesuinth dies, so what better time to choose a new king! Join us for Pin the Tail on the Wamba, the lamest rebel name ever, what punishment awaits rapists, and who actually mixed that drink in Wamba’s episode! Listen to Wamba’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores The Chronicle of AlfonsoContinue reading “Wamba (672-680)”

After co-ruling with his father for a few years, Reccesuinth is king! Come hear about celebrity baby names, saying “up yours” to some bishops, and dying in a villa when we review Reccesuinth. Listen to Reccesuinth’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores The Chronicle of 754 tells us that when Reccesuinth is crowned, there’s a solarContinue reading “Reccesuinth (649-672)”

Chindasuinth, the oldest noble alive, has taken the throne! How will he fare against a restless church and nobility? Come hear about edicts against treason, a revised law code, and a killer epitaph when we review King Chindasuinth! Listen to Chindasuinth’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores There are definitely indications that warring went on duringContinue reading “Chindasuinth (642-653)”

You already know how this one is going to turn out, but have a listen to learn about the many hairstyles of Tulga, the boy king, and his nemesis Chindasuinth, literally the oldest noble alive. Listen to Tulga’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores Um . . . nothing. Score Peter: 0Sarah: 0Total: 0 No MeContinue reading “Tulga (640-642)”

The nobles have spoken: Chintila is king! But . . . what’s that hiding in the bushes? A Hispano-Roman uprising? Find out what happens when you have to say what goes without saying, why only 22 bishops showed up for Chintila’s party, and who the heck Tulga is in Chintila’s episode! Listen to Chintila’s episodeContinue reading “Chintila (636-640)”

The King has been overthrown! Long live the king! This should go great . . . right? Come hear about regifting a medieval fruitcake, getting the clergy in your pocket, and why that 4 year old is preaching Mass in Sisenand’s episode! Listen to Sisenand’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores Sisenand was a noble GothContinue reading “Sisenand (631-636)”

Come hear about Suintila’s military successes while we ponder how many horses it took to kill Brunhilda, the reappearance of the Franks, and what it means when that brand new book you’ve been waiting for is already in Version 2, when we rank and review King Suintila! Listen to Suintila’s episode on Podbean Categories ConquistadoresContinue reading “Suintila (621-631)”

After Gundemar the Forgettable, the pious Sisebut takes the throne. But was he pious, or was there something darker there? Hear about battle-observing from a yacht, eclipses, being the Chief Piety Scold, and whether we award Sisebut the Fuero! Listen to Sisebut’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores In late 612, there is an uprising inContinue reading “Sisebut (612-621)”

The usurper has been usurped! Find out how the Basques keep Basquing, why a great-grandmother is holding up a baby in battle, and how good a painting Gundemar had in this episode. Listen to Gundemar’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores The Basque campaign is extremely successful. Isidore writes that he “devastated” them, which is prettyContinue reading “Gundemar (610-612)”