Mind Your Manners
Downton Abbey and the Rules of DiplomacyWhat can Downton Abbey teach us about diplomacy? Quite a lot, apparently! BJ and his guest JP Mondejar enter the drawing rooms and dining halls of the Crawley f...
16 Sep 28min
The Myths Under Middle-earth
The European Stories Behind Tolkien’s WorldOne does not simply invent Middle-earth from scratch! BJ and his guest Andres journey through the myths and legends that helped inspire J.R.R. Tolkien’s imag...
11 Sep 22min
K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Culture: Why Now and How Long?
The Korean Wave is crashing across the globe, but how did K-culture become such a powerful international phenomenon, and how long can it last? BJ and his guest Professor Sang-Chul Park, Professor Emer...
6 Sep 41min
Before the Roses: Europe’s First Valentine Story
What do a Roman prison cell, a forbidden wedding ceremony, and a note signed “from your Valentine” have in common? They’re all part of the earliest recorded Valentine story in Europe! Join BJ as he ex...
14 Feb 7min
Whisper Games
What do whispered dares, flickering mirrors, and ancient European rituals have in common? They’re all echoes of the ghostly games we played as kids. Join BJ as he uncovers the dark European origins of...
1 Nov 202511min
Italy’s Press: From Print to Pixels
What do historic Italian newspapers, the digital revolution, and the future of journalism have in common? They’re all part of the evolving story of Italy’s press! Join BJ and his guest Marco Ascione f...
16 Mars 202513min
Professorial Chairs: More Than Just a Fancy Seat
What do Marcus Aurelius, Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking have in common? They’re all linked to the history of professorial chairs! Join BJ as he unpacks the legacy, funding, and influence of these p...
22 Feb 202512min
Hearts, Arrows, and a Martyr: The True Story of Valentine’s Day
What if I told you Valentine’s Day began with goat sacrifices, secret weddings, and a death sentence? In this episode of The Eurospeak Podcast, BJ discusses the unexpected origins of the world’s most ...
13 Feb 20256min
