Spectacular Slovakia podcast

Spectacular Slovakia

Podcast by The Slovak Spectator

Podcast by The Slovak Spectator

 

#160

Life in the Slovak Seattle

British writer and lecturer Jonathan Gresty sits down with Oscar Brophy to discuss why he ... more

29 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:02

29 Oct 2025


#159

Vinobranie? Wine not!

Oscar Brophy hits the streets of Bratislava-Rača, microphone in hand, capturing the sounds... more

17 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:22

17 Oct 2025


#158

Slovakia, on purpose

Slovakia’s tourism industry faces the challenge of shifting from being a convenient stopov... more

15 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:20

15 Sep 2025


#157

Stargazing in Slovakia

Comedians Matúš Toderiška and Marián Psár bring their astronomy podcast Slnečná zostava (S... more

28 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:30

28 Aug 2025


#156

Bratislava and the silence of old walls

In this king-sized episode of Spectacular Slovakia, host Oscar Brophy is joined by histori... more

07 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:21

07 Aug 2025


#155

SNP Trail: Do you have what it takes?

Spanning 770 kilometres from the Dukla Pass in the east to Devín Castle near Bratislava in... more

24 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:26

24 Jul 2025


#154

Touring socialist Bratislava

Host Oscar Brophy joins Branislav Chrenka of Authentic Slovakia to explore Bratislava's so... more

10 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:17

10 Jul 2025


#153

A comedian’s guide to getting lost – and fed – in Košice

Oscar Brophy teams up with Košice native and comedian Diana Renner to explore the vibrant ... more

27 Jun 2025

34 MINS

34:35

27 Jun 2025


#152

Bratislava's best view?

Oscar Brophy chats with walking tour magnate Jakub Hanzel about the best that Bratislava h... more

13 Jun 2025

31 MINS

31:39

13 Jun 2025


#151

Why a British Teacher Chose Slovakia as Home

From London to Poland, and now to Slovakia, this story shows how languages can open doors ... more

26 May 2025

17 MINS

17:46

26 May 2025


#150

Building a marketing powerhouse in the East

A journey that put Košice on Slovakia’s digital marketing map.

28 Apr 2025

17 MINS

17:17

28 Apr 2025


#149

From Mexico to Slovakia: How can one find a new life

Tanya Benito’s journey to Slovakia began as a professional opportunity but quickly turned ... more

31 Mar 2025

16 MINS

16:46

31 Mar 2025


#148

From beats to scripts – the multifaceted talent of a Slovak artist

Miriam Fulmeková, a 30-year-old Slovak DJ, screenwriter, and dramaturg, seamlessly blends ... more

24 Feb 2025

16 MINS

16:38

24 Feb 2025


#147

Scientist with a comedic twist

Milan "Docent" Sedliak is a Slovak scientist, nutrition expert, and stand-up comedian who ... more

27 Jan 2025

17 MINS

17:20

27 Jan 2025


#146

Trnava’s mayor balances modernisation with tradition

Driving sustainable urban development and modernisation while preserving the city's cultur... more

16 Dec 2024

17 MINS

17:54

16 Dec 2024


#145

Redefining Slovak journalism for a new generation

Through exclusive interviews, detailed analyses, and compelling stories, Closer connects y... more

25 Nov 2024

16 MINS

16:39

25 Nov 2024


#144

A Vietnamese Slovak’s quest for belonging

Kvet Nguyen, a Slovak artist and writer of Vietnamese descent, captures the beauty and com... more

09 Nov 2024

17 MINS

17:17

09 Nov 2024


#143

Petush Nasklee: Redefining individuality via fashion, art and genuine discussions

Petra Klimová Dzvoníková, known online as Petush Nasklee, is a Slovak influencer and podca... more

25 Oct 2024

17 MINS

17:29

25 Oct 2024


#142

Spontaneous bike ride to a heart-shaped bench

Ready for a ride? In the picturesque Rajec valley, visitors can ride a bike in all directi... more

30 Nov 2023

10 MINS

10:27

30 Nov 2023


#141

"Lobster" climbing in Slovak Tuscany

Our next trip around the Žilina Region will be slightly Italian because of its name. We'll... more

27 Nov 2023

10 MINS

10:56

27 Nov 2023