Prague Times

THERE - Yet More UNESCO We finish off the UNESCO listings for CZ with the most recent additions, all in Bohemia, three of which are shared with other countries. Delve into the history of mining, horses, forests and spas, and get some great weekend getaway ideas. See a images of these places in the video version of this episode.  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:40 - Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří (Ore Mountains) Mining Region - Jáchymov, money, radium, pits and more 07:55 - Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem - The Great Pardubice Steeplechase, a historical stud farm and more in the area 10:36 - Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe - Jizera Mountains, Ještěd, the Long waterfall, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec, Frýdlant 16:33 - The Great Spa Towns of Europe 17:41 - Mariánské Lázně (Marienbad), the Boheminium 21:43 - Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad), drinks and spa wafers, Loket 25:49 - Františkovy Lázně (Franzenbad) 28:52 - The Bohemian Spa triangle area - forests, lookouts, botanical gardens, geological parks, chateaus, the Spiral Tower of Krásno, Cheb (Eger) 30:52 - A quick recap of all 16 CZ UNESCO sites Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: THERE - 6 UNESCO Sites in CZ THERE - 6 More UNESCO Sites GLUG - The Oldest Pub in Prague GLUG - A Czech Beer Primer GLUG - In Czecho Veritas (Czech wine country & culture) GLUG - That's the Spirit(s) Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří German website Jáchymov official website Radium Palace Red Tower of Death website Jáchymov to Boží Dar area Wolf Pit Video about the Ice Pit and the Wolf Pit Pardubice website Pardubice tourism Pardubice Brewery Grand Pardubice Steeplechase: the world's toughest horse race  Kladruby Stud Farm Kladruby info and video Jizera Mountains Ještěd ski area Hotel and Restaurant Ještěd The Long Waterfall of Černá Desná Prezidentská chata  Visit Jizera Mountains for Glass-making, Awesome Cities & Nature (1 Hour From Prague) Jablonec website Fragile Beauty in Jablonec Palace Plus glass Liberec tourism Centrum Babylon Aquapark Liberec Zoo IQLANDIA interactive science museum Frýdlant website Antonie Spa Hotel Mariánské Lázně website Boheminium miniatures park  Karlovy Vary tourism website KV Christmas House Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Loket website Františkovy Lázně website SOOS Geologic Park Easier to read SOOS webpage Spiral Tower of Krásno Cheb website For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence and on numerous top 10 podcast lists, about orgaznational communications. 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.

THEN - Charles IV (1346-1378) The Luxembourgs now produce the man who would become known as Charles IV - considered by many to be the greatest Czech of all time. He'd found Charles University, commission St. Vitus and Charles Bridge, design New Town, move the capital of the Holy Roman Empire to Prague, build a LOT of castles, and generally do awfully good things for the lands of Bohemia and Moravia.  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:10 - A childhood in prison, then in France, a wife, Italian adventures, a throne 04:18 - Another wife, German adventures, the path to Emperorship 06:13 - Urban improvements, Prague becomes the cultural center of Europe, Emperor at last 07:47 - He finds Karlovy Vary, no more Italian adventures, improving Nuremberg, a third wife, lots of castles and a Golden Bull, more infrastructure projects, (finally) a son, a fourth wife, another son 11:02 - The Golden Age - restructuring the HRE, treaties, various land claims, in vino veritas 12:33 - The legacy of Charles IV Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: THEN - End of the Line: The Last Přemyslids & John the Blind HERE - New Town, New Jerusalem with Raymond Johnston Charles IV and Prague – 700 years: When all roads led to Prague Charles IV - the father of the Czech nation on Radio Prague Charles IV and his construction projects on Visit Czech Republic Prague Chronicles - the biography of Charles IV video Největší Čech Wikipedia page For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

LIT - Prague Books Guests: David Humphreys & Melissa Joulwan, Strong Sense of Place podcast Prague inspires people, and some of those people write books set there. We take a look at some books about the City of 100 Spires as well as some Prague lore with David Humphreys & Melissa Joulwan, who run the Strong Sense of Place podcast. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:25 - Prague: the First Episode of SSoP 02:39 - The Prague-Korea connection, living in a simulation, lighting Prague Castle 07:25 - Why they choose the books, Prague Noir 09:12 - The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain 11:45 - Prague Spring (and more Mawer) 13:43 - Gottland: Mostly True Stories from Half of Czechoslovakia, Slavic narrative styles 18:27 - HHhH 20:16 - More books about Prague all the time 23:26 - Book shopping is fun 24:32 - Books that Smudge the cat likes, This Is the World: A Global Treasury, cartooning around 26:29 - We live in the future Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Strong Sense of Place podcast FOLKS - Strong Sense of Place episode SSoP Podcast Episode 01 — Prague: Castles and Cobblestones LIT - Čas proměn' (Time of Changes) w/Mark Baker episode Buy Čas proměn online from Albatros Media Mark Baker's blog Mark Baker travel guides on Amazon The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera Prague Noir, edited by Pavel Mandys, Miriam Margala (translator) The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís Prague Spring by Simon Mawer The Glass Room by Simon Mawer Mendel's Dwarf by Simon Mawer Gottland: Mostly True Stories from Half of Czechoslovakia by Mariusz Szczygieł, Antonia Lloyd-Jones (translator) The Way You Wear Your Hat by Bill Zehme HHhH - Laurent Binet, Sam Taylor (translator) The Seventh Function of Language by Laurent Binet, Sam Taylor (translator) "The Man with the Iron Heart" "Anthropoid" The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco Prague: A Novel by Arthur Phillips Prague in Black and Gold: The History of a City by Peter Demetz Maps Special Edition by Aleksandra Mizielinska & Daniel Mizielinski This Is the World: A Global Treasury by Miroslav Šašek For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

FOLKS - Strong Sense of Place Guests: Melissa Joulwan & David Humphreys, Strong Sense of Place podcast Books can entertain, inform and even make you want to travel. My guests today run the Strong Sense of Place podcast out of their flat here in Prague which combines the best of reading and travel in one jam-packed website. Go all over the world without ever leaving your home. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:49 - The Strong Sense of Place podcast 03:37 - The purpose of the podcast 06:50 - A world tour from home 11:10 - Nerdy organization & gold stars 14:55 - Becoming a reader 18:27 - Kindle a flame for reading 21:40 - Transcribing for empathy 28:22 - Lots of work 29:44 - Cookbooks & roller derby 34:24 - SSOP Reading Atlas. theme episodes, apocalypse novels 39:10 - Favourite books of 2021 40:51 - Telling lies to tell the truth Music by Fanette Ronjat More info:  Strong Sense of Place website Goodreads BBEdit 14 Bare Bones software Oprah's Book Club Sonix transcription software Sara Nović website Secret Prague by Martin Stejskal Atlas Obscura - The definitive guide to the world's hidden wonders Well Fed paleo cookbooks Living Paleo for Dummies by Melissa Joulwan & Kellyann Petrucci Rollergirl: Totally True Tales from the Track by Melissa Joulwan The Hotrod Honeys on Texas Rollergirls Station Eleven Termination Shock The Sentence Our Country Friends The Kingdoms Games without Rules: The Often-Interrupted History of Afghanistan  Hell of a Book For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

MISC - Money Matters Money makes the world go round, but who and what is on our money? This episode looks at the figures and icons Czechs have decided are worthy of being immortalized on their currency, and by extension we'll learn a little about the story this country tells itself about itself.  See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:33 - To walk in money 02:20 - Current coins, the Czech Lion, the Crown of Wenceslaus 06:52 - Notes, some of the 100 greatest Czechs 07:08 - 100Kč - Charles IV 08:43 - 200Kč - Jan Amos Komenský 10:16 - 500Kč - Božena Němcová 12:36 - 1000Kč - František Palacký 15:42 - 2000Kč - Emmy Destinn (Ema Destinnová) 17:07 - 5000Kč - Tomáš Garrigue (T. G.) Masaryk 18:08 - Old 20Kč & 50Kč notes - Otakar I Přemysl & St. Agnes of Bohemia (Svatá Anežka Česká) 20:21 - Late Czechoslovak notes - Pavol Országh-Hviezdoslav, Komenský, Ľudovít Štúr. peasants, SNP partisans & Bedřich Smetana 25:24 - Earlier Czechoslovak notes - Jan Žižka, SNP & Russians, youths 26:38 - Post WWII currency, the Communist coat of arms, post-Velvet Revolution commemorative 10 Kč coins (TGM, Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Alois Rašín) 28:26 - What about the Euro? 33:35 - Foreign currency & ATMs Music by Fanette Ronjat More info: Prague’s Currency: The Czech Crown (CZK) Information about the Czech Crown A Closer Look at Czech Coins and Their History Who Are The People on Czech Banknotes? Největší Čech (The Greatest Czech) list History of Czechoslovak Currency Czech National Bank commemorative coins links Stahované starší vzory bankovek (Older bank note designs) pdf Czechia and the euro from the European Commission Why hasn’t the Czech Republic adopted the euro? from KafkaDesk Honest Guide YouTube channel Honest Blog by Honest Guide Prague vs Crooks (taxi scams) (in Czech) For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

GLUG - That's the Spirit(s) We've talked about the oldest pub in Prague, beer and wine - now it's time to dive in to the spirit world with a look at some of the liquors Czechs like to drink.  See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:22 - Al-kul & distillation, a very brief history of booze in Europe 03:42 - Slivovice - fruit brandies 07:41 - Becherovka - angry Christmas 11:32 - Fernet Stock - crushed bedbugs 16:24 - Tuzemák - cancer-causing fake rum 18:40 - Zelená - liquid toothpaste 21:49 - Absinthe - the green fairy 27:49 - Vaječný likér (Czech Nog) & Algerian Coffee 29:54 - Grog (tea & rum), Svařák (mulled wine), Punč (mulled wine & fruit juice), Medovina (mead) 31:56 - Houba (Coke & red wine), Cider 33:47 - Rum, whisky & more Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: R. Jelínek company history R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum Becherovka website Fernet Stock website Video: Tajemství hořkého likéru (The secret of a bitter liquer) (in Czech) News article on Tuzemsky Rum (in Czech) Božkov Distillery website Article on various drinks made with Zelená (in Czech) 5 Great Czech Liquors article Green Tree Distillery (oldest in Europe, they say) Czech absinthe on Vova Novaque These Absinthe Bottles Are the Best Out There on Liquor.com Bairnsfather Absinth Absinthe.se Likérka Cami website Absintherie Prague Hemingway Bar Prague Božkov Vaječný likér Vaječný likér recipe (in Czech) Medovinarna Prague Kingswood Cider Good Cider in Lager Land article on Prague Beer Garden Dobrý Cider website Opilý Jabko eshop Rumhouse Bar Caribbean Prague Amarula Bar on Firmy.cz Whiskeria Scotch Bar Prague Marpek Whisky Prague "W" Restaurant & Whiskey Bar Prague For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

ARTS - The Bear Educational Theatre Guest: David Fisher, artistic director & founder of the Bear Educational Theatre David Fisher has gone from being at the fringes of the theatrical to having his own theatre company - but he considers himself a teacher more than anything else. he talks about how the Bear came about, how it works, why it's different from "evening theatre", and how they are adapting and adjusting to an online world due to the pandemic. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:49 - Storytelling through teaching & theatre 05:36 - Early Prague Theatre: Misery Loves Company & Black Box 07:13 - The Bear begins 10:53 - The Bear hits the road, bare bones; the perfect English lesson 22:56 - Overlapping skill sets 28:22 - Drama Therapy & other variations 30:20 - Going online & interactive 38:56 - I don't really want actors Music by Fanette Ronjat Lapsus Linguae: 2016 was the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, not his birth. Related Info: The Bear Educational Theatre website The Bear online program The Bear on Patreon The Bear on Facebook Prague Shakespeare Company website Prague Film School website For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

NOW - proFem Guest: Eva Michálková, project manager for proFem – centrum pro oběti domácího a sexuálního násilí, o.p.s. Like most European countries, the Czech Republic is pretty humanist. And yet, sexual harassment & violence continue to be problems, with more than 50% of Czech women reporting sexual harassment and/or violence. The organization proFem offers help in a number of ways, including a new infoline, counseling, and even legal help. We talk about the problem here in CZ, some historical context, the evils of Easter and how things are, hopefully, changing for the better. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 02:01 - What is proFem? 03:31 - Feminism in a Czech context 07:03 - Feminism under Communism 09:21 - Research into sexual harassment & violence in CZ 14:30 - The normalization of rape culture 18:53 - Context & history matter 21:13 - Harassment on public transportation, at work, at home 27:42 - Easter is problematic 33:45 - Trouble at home 39:31 - proFem's infoline & services 47:21 - Volunteer opportunities Music by Fanette Ronjat More info: proFem website proFem contact page Have a safety plan Domestic violence help Sexual violence help email: info@profem.cz counseling email: poradna@profem.cz  phone: +420 608 222 277 proFem Facebook page proFem Instagram page Volunteer or donate proFem 2021 research results (in Czech) Related info: Konsent website Website for Bílý kruh bezpečí (the White Circle of Safety) Helpline for victims & witnesses (nonstop, free of charge): 116 006, website We Believe Victims (#VĚŘÍMEOBĚTEM) campaign The MUSAS II Project for young victims Focus agency poll for the Czech government on sexual harassment on public transportation (in Czech) Article on Focus poll on Expats.cz (in English) Article on Expats.cz about the Czech #MeToo movement (in English) For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

FOLKS - Comedy & Quizzes w/Luke Ryan Guest: Luke Ryan, quizmaster at James Joyce Pub, writer & host of the Inquizition podcast, founder of Comedy Prague Dublin-born Luke Ryan is all about making people laugh, and reminds us that comedy is work. We talk about the pub quiz scene in Prague, how to succeed in stand-up comedy, different styles of humour and much, much more. The video version of this episode is also a scavenger hunt trivia game - 33 questions you can find the answers to in past episodes of Prague Times. List your numbered answers in the comments sections of on our Facebook, Twitter or Buy Me a Coffee page, or in comments for this episode on YouTube. The highest score gets a special prize! SECTIONS 01:43 - Ya gotta love Prague 04:56 - Quizmaster at James Joyce 12:28 - The ins & outs of Prague pub quizzes 16:19 - All are welcome 17:40 - The Inquizition Podcast 20:27 - Stand-up & Comedy Prague 25:17 - Comedy workshops, what makes a comedian 33:23 - Comedy styles, how to be a comic Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Monday night quiz at the James Joyce Prague Pub Quizzes Facebook group Prague Quiz Crew FB page The Inquizition podcast Comedy Prague website London Underground bar For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.  

EATS - Kohoutek w/Gianluca Pini Guest: Gianluca Pini, co-owner of Kohoutek A new place in town serves up Italian-style cockerel, while also offering a number of fun things to peruse and purchase. Gianluca Pini talks about how and why they got started, living in Prague, striving for authenticity, creating a modern concept and more. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!  SECTIONS 01:56 - The why & how of Italian cockerel in Prague 08:16 - Prague, reconstruction in Vinohrady, expanding the concept 14:35 - Doing business in CZ during Covid, delivery services 21:11- A modern approach to gastronomy 24:01- Authentic Italian but also international, Czech with an Italian accent 25:40 - Success measures & the future Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Kohoutek website What is a Capon? on D'artagnan Kohoutek goods for sale Somoto motorcycles Elitsa Baramó artist website Cetecho furniture Richa motorcycle jackets For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence 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.

TOUR - Prague Haunts 1 Prague is reputedly the most haunted city in Europe. Yet it’s not very big, really. So it should not be surprising that there are some areas and streets in town that are heavy with the ghost action. This is a tour episode designed for you to take yourself to several haunted spots in Prague's Hradčany and Malá Strana districts. You can follow along as you go or listen and take notes to bring with you. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:41 - Hradčany - start at U Černého vola, go to Loretánské náměstí 01:56 - Černínský palác - Contract from beyond the grave 04:42 - Bread shoes 07:21 - Dům U Drahomířina sloupu & Drahomira's Column 10:17 - Evil echoes through history 11:22 - The Loreto 12:42 - Origin of the bells 13:50 - The sorrowful widow 15:16 - The song of the bells 16:14 - Inside the Loreto, St. Wilgefortis - the bearded lady 17:29 - Walk to Úvoz 18:07 - The headless monk 19:08 - Walk to Nerudova 19:58 - The headless Swede 21:39 - Statues of Moors at Morzinský palác 22:29 - The devil child at Fragnerova lékárna U Černého orla 23:42 - The white lady of the Lichtenstein Palace 24:39 - Beer break: Malostranská beseda  25:32 - The skeleton with a nail in its head 27:38 - The obese merchant at Waldštejnská hospoda 30:20 - Ruprecht the bugler 31:15 - Walk to Karmelitská, the Church of Our Lady Victorious and The Infant Jesus of Prague 31:54 - Ghost with a nail in its tongue 34:05 - Grammar snob ghost 34:41 - Walk to Na Prádle and the Church of John the Baptist in the Laundry 35:37 - The miserly widow, the priest & his two goats 37:28 - The headless horse 38:37 - Optional: Pagan grove on Petřín Hill 39:09 - Walk down Újezd, past the Memorial to the Victims of Communism  39:48 - The Nightmare Horror Bar Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Interactive Ghost Map of Prague Malostranská Beseda  Waldštejnská hospoda GLUG - The Oldest Pub in Prague The Church of Our Lady Victorious and The Infant Jesus of Prague HERE - 13 More Ghost Stories with Raymond Johnston Prague Shakespeare Company Divadlo Na Prádle TOUR - David Černý in Prague Nightmare Horror Bar For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram DONATE HERE Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

HERE - The Long & Short of Prague (Superlatives 1) Prague tops a lot of lists because, well, it's a super place! So why not look at some super superlatives in the city? In this episode, we look at some of the longest and shortest things in Prague. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:39 - Prague ranks high on lots of lists 02:54 - Bridges 07:21 - Public transportation - escalator, distance btwn. stations/stops, routes 10:38 - Tunnels 15:52 - Block building 16:40 - A brief history of paneláks 20:57 - Square (inc. a brief history of Václavák) 25:49 - Streets 33:39 - Streams Music by Fanette Ronjat Mentioned in this episode:  THERE - 6 More UNESCO Sites TOUR - David Černý in Prague HERE - New Town, New Jerusalem with Raymond Johnston For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram DONATE HERE Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

NOW - Re-use, Recycle, Upcycle Guest: Matouš Pinkava, CEO of nevyhazujto.cz, reuseto.cz & goodooga.cz The Czech Republic is focused on sustainability and Prague is very much onboard with that. Many initiatives and projects are happening or are in the works, and the future for the city looks pretty green. I talk with Matouš Pinkava, who heads a few such projects in town, about recycling, upcycling, re-use, wishcycling, downcycling and more. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page!   SECTIONS 1:31 - Don't throw it away - nevyhazujto.cz, reuseto.cz 05:14 - An easy app, cities get involved 08:09 - Re-use points in Prague give things a second life 14:25 - Circular economy projects in Prague 22:27 - Re-use is the future, Czechs recycle, wishcycling 24:42 - Upcycling, downcycling, supply & demand 26:50 - Goodooga.cz - business get on board with waste prevention and re-use 30:09 - A long way to go but positive change is in the air Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Nevyhazujto.cz ReUseTo.cz Goodooga.cz Prague Furniture Bank Prague Re-use Center in the Prague Market Upcycling.cz Prague Buy/Sell/Trade FB group CzechiaMart FB group Prague Bets on Circular Economy on BioMarket Insights Re-use vs recycling article on Clearance Solutions Why re-use is not recycling on ScrapExchange.org UpcycleThat.com Upcyling article on Habitat for Humanity Stop Wishcycling on Green Matters Upcycling, Recycling, and Downcycling – What’s the difference? on Material Trader Recycling, downcycling and the need for a circular economy on Metabolic.nl Sustainability Buzzwords for Consumers  For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

GLUG - In Czecho Veritas (Czech wine country & culture) See a video version on our YouTube channel. Sure, this country is known for beer, but there's also a thriving wine industry here as well. We'll dive into the history, regions, types and celebrations of Czech viticulture culture. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:40 - History of Wine in the Czech Lands 06:39 - Wine Regions 07:07 - Bohemia (Mělník, Litoměřice) 09:34 - Moravia (Slovácko, Velké Pavlovice, Znojmo, Mikulov) 15:01 - Grape varieties 15:38 - White wine grapes 20:18 - Red wine grapes 24:01 - Vinobraní & burčák (plus part of the winemaking process) 29:37 - More of the winemaking process, Sudové víno (cask wine) 31:36 - Vinotéka vs. vinný sklep vs. vinárna 34:16 - Wine vaults (banka vín) 34:53 - Wine trails (vinařské stezky) 36:16 - Bohemia Sekt 42:15 - Wine spritzers (vinný střik) Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Moravian and Bohemian Wine Fund website Czech National Wine Centre Czech wine classifications Grape expectations: the world's northernmost wine regions Land of Wine Moravia pamphlet and map Center for Znojmo Wine Mikulov: Wine and Viticulture A Simple Guide to Burčák Moravian Wine Trails Wine Trails videos Mikulov: Wine Trails Mikulov wine trails journal Wine Paths on Visit Czech Republic Palava wine trails itineraries  Mikulov: Wine Tourism City Dog wine bars in Prague list Wine in Prague booklet Bohemia Sekt article Bohemia Sekt website Champagneria in Prague For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

THEN - End of the Line: The Last Přemyslids & John the Blind See a video version on our YouTube channel. The time of the Přemyslids was coming to an end on the throne of Bohemia. Václav II puts in good work, but then Václav III sort of drops the ball, opening the door for a stepfather, a Habsburg and then the Luxembourgers.  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:33 - Václav II (1278-1305) - expanding Bohemia & stealing a crown 07:24 - He did a pretty good job 08:09 - Václav III (1305-1306) - assassination in Olomouc, last of the line 11:21 - Henry the Carinthian (1306, 1307-1310) - only Přemyslid by marriage, Rudolf I (1306-1307) - King Porridge  14:33 - John the Blind of Luxembourg (1301-1346) - Papa was a rolling stone, dad to Charles IV 23:55 - Even dead, John's was a ramblin' man Music by Fanette Ronjat For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

THERE - 6 More UNESCO Sites CZ is small but dense with history and beauty. We take a look at six more locations to have made it on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this time mainly focusing on Moravia. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:22 - Gardens & Castle at Kroměříž (1998) 04:41 - Zlín 07:46 - Holašovice Historical Village Reservation (1998) 09:43 - Holašovice Stonehenge (a tourist trap) 11:08 - Litomyšl Castle (1999) 14:39 - The Portmoneum & other museums 15:55 - Svitavy & Česká Třebová 16:44 - Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc (1999) (plague columns) 21:33 - Tugendhat Villa in Brno (2001) (Functionalism & Modernism) 28:36 - Jewish Quarter & St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč (2003) 32:29 - Archeological finds in the area, chateaus (Náměšť nad Oslavou, Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, Budišov), NPP Dukovany & castles (Templštejn) Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: THERE - 6 UNESCO Sites in CZ episode CZ UNESCO webpage Official Kroměříž website Tourist website for Zlín Holašovice on Time Travel Turtle Holašovice Stonehenge website Litomyšl Zamek website Portmoneum (Josef Váchal Museum) website Olbram Zoubek exhibition TOUR - David Černý in Prague episode Litomyšl Regional Museum Smetana Festival Svitavy – the birthplace of Oskar Schindler on Radio Prague Museum of Esperanto in Svitavy Česká Třebová website Holy Trinity Column on Atlas Obscura Olomouc on Amazing Czechia Palacký University Olomouc Villa Tugendhat website The Birth and Rebirth of Functionalism in the Czech Republic The Glass Room by Simon Mawer Třebíč Jewish Quarter Třebíč Jewish Cemetery  Basilica of St. Procopius  Náměšť nad Oslavou website Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou (The Moravian Versailles)  Budišov Chateau  Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant  Templštejn, a Templar castle ruin For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.    

LIT - Čas proměn' (Time of Changes) w/Mark Baker Guest: Mark Baker, journalist and author - new book Čas proměn' out now! Writer Mark Baker has been in the region for most of his life, writing new articles, guide books for Fodor's and Lonely Planet, a blog and much more. When he was asked to evaluate the time of the Velvet Revolution from his own perspective, it gave him a chance to visit and re-evaluate that period of history as well as hid own life.  The result is Čas proměn', a personal look at a time when history became very personal indeed for a large swath of Europe. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:40 - The rationale for the book 04:47 - 1989 in a nutshell 10:18 - 1990 is an underappreciated year 16:13 - 1991-92: The Prague Post & difficult times 18:25 - Chill out, past Mark 21:39 - Left bank of the 90s 25:48 - The Globe café & bookstore 33:23 - Ghosts & memory 37:00 - Call it "The Changes" Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Buy Čas proměn online from Albatros Media Mark Baker on Twitter Cas promen on Instagram  Mark Baker's blog Mark Baker travel guides on Amazon The blog post that caught the publisher's attention Mark Baker on Radio Prague  1992 LA Times article about Americans in Prague  1997 Washington Post article about how "Prague is over" Nancy Bishop's 2004 film "Rex-patriates" Conspiracy Thinking in Eastern Europe - Mark Baker on the Conspiracy Clearinghouse podcast For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.  

ARTS - In the Gallery w/Camille Hunt Guest: Camille Hunt, co-owner of Hunt Kastner Gallery *To see some images along with the talk, check out the video version on our YouTube channel.* There's a lot of art in Prague, but what is it, exactly, that galleries do for contemporary artists? One of the owners of Hunt Kastner Gallery in Žižkov talks about the multiple roles of the gallerist, what exactly a collector is collecting, art fairs and more about modern art here in the Czech capital. Whether you're in the art world or just art world curious, there's a lot of interesting stuff in this conversation. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:40 - A French Canadian (not a French-Canadian), a Czech-forward gallery 05:26 - Far more than just wall space 10:17 - Come on in (Instagram-friendly) 13:38 - A gallerist's work is never done 18:06 - All's fair at the art fair 19:28 - Eye of the beholder - what collector's collect 23:19 - What is contemporary Czech art? Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Hunt Kastner Gallery Art Basel Frieze Art Fair NYC Frieze London FIAC Paris Arco Art Fair Spain Eva Koťátková on Artsy Artmap Prague For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

LATER - Modern Architecture in Prague w/David Černý Guest: David Černý - artist, sculptor, architect, pilot World-renowned Czech artist David Černý joins us for our one year anniversary episode, talking about how he got into art but mainly about the large-scale architectural projects he has planned here in Prague. Along the way, we talk about other modern buildings in the city, including some that will never get made at all. *See images & videos of the buildings and projects mentioned here (and more) in the video version on our YouTube channel (recommended!)* Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:11 - I was going to be a jet pilot 05:26 - Time is an essential part, kinetic sculptures 08:08 - Black N' Arch projects: Fragment 10:08 - Top Tower 14:35 - The Dancing House, proposal for Slav Epic Pavilion 16:23 - Zlíchov Distillery (Lihovar), Dog in Dock Winery in Veselí nad Moravou, other projects large & small (including a baby) 19:44 - Modern architecture hits and misses (Kotva, Hlavní Nádraží new terminal, Myslbek, Euro Palace, Nová Scéna of the National Theatre), UNESCO and the Pankrác skyscrapers 23:27 - The Blob - Jan Kaplický's neofuturist proposal for a new National Library Music by Fanette Ronjat More info on stuff talked about:  David Černý on Instagram  TOUR - David Černý in Prague episode (video version) Black N' Arch website (look here for all projects discussed) Fragment page on Trigema QARTA Architektura Facebook page Top Tower page on Trigema Dancing House on Galinsky Dancing House Gallery website Pavilion of the Slav Epic by Alfons Mucha, Arpema Lihovar Distillery in Zlíchov page on Trigema Smíchov City North Smíchov City South Dog in Dock Winery The latest in UNESCO's warnings to Prague Kotva Department Store 2019 article on The Blob Article on Jan Kaplický on Architonic Jan Kaplický entry on ArchInform Modern architecture in Prague articles on Dezeen Prague articles on ArchDaily For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.

TOUR - David Černý in Prague For images of all the works mentioned here, see the video version out our YouTube channel. Sculptor David Černý is perhaps the most notorious Czech artist today, with a sarcastic and sardonic wit that informs his large-scale, often kinetic, works. Subtle, he ain't. He's got 22 works here in Prague, and we'll take a tour of them all in this episode, going all the way back to beginning of his career through works from 2020. You can try to see them all in one day (takes about six hours) or in separate sections. Includes directions and area info as well. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:46 - The tour layout 02:29 - PART ONE - Outlying Areas (3) 02:31 - In Utero (2009) 04:10 - London Booster (2012) 06:11 - Beetle (Brouk) (2020) 06:58 - PART TWO - The City Centre (12) 07:07 - Babies on Žižkov Tower (2000, 2019) 10:12 - Horse (St. Wenceslas) (1999) 11:58 - "K" (Head of Franz Kafka, K on Sun) (2014) 13:48 - Women on a House (2004?) 15:04 - Sigmund Freud (1997) 16:33 - Václav Havel Memorial Plaque (2012) 17:39 - Embryo (2008) 18:42 - Gesture (2013) [now gone] 19:20 - Streams (Piss, Pissing Men) (2004) 20:37 - Quo Vadis (1990) 22:08 - Babies on Kampa (2008) 22:51 - Mlýnská Kavárna bar top (2011) 23:19 - Torso of a Tank (2018) [plus info on Pink Tank (Tank Number 23)] 29:07 - PART THREE - Prague 5 (6) 29:21 - Brown Nosing (2003) at the FUTURA Gallery 31:08 - Maso (Red Cars) (2007) at MeetFactory 32:49 - Speederman (2014) & Pegas (Pegasus) (2017) 34:14 - Trifot (2016) & Cyberdog (2018) at the Czech Photo Center 36:28 - BONUS: Monument to the Russian Liberation Army (2020) on Řeporyjské náměstí Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: David Černý on Instagram Tracking the Works of David Černý website David Černý website Hohmann David Černý page Galerie Golf Hostivař Golf Hostivař website Green Bistro Hostivař Brewery (Pivovar Hostivař) Park u Chodovské Tvrze DiscGolf Park Chodov Restaurace Pavlovín BB Centrum Miminoo Restaurant Oblaca Restaurant in Žižkov Tower  Žižkov Tower Observation Deck The Old Jewish Cemetery in Žižkov U Sadu pub Taverna Olympos website U Kurelů website The Tavern website EATS - Memories & Meals with Lori Wyant & Dean Selby episode Palác Lucerna pasáž OC Quadrio website Václav Havel Library U Medvídků website GLUG - The Oldest Pub in Prague episode Divadlo Na zábradlí (Theatre on the Balustrade) Shakespeare & Sons bookshop HERE - Dog Walks Prague with Karen O'Rourke episode HERE - Ghost in Prague with Raymond Johnston episode HERE - 13 More Ghost Stories with Raymond Johnston episode Museum Kampa website Mlýnská kavárna Facebook page FUTURA Gallery MeetFactory website Czech Photo Center Cyberdog website "A Mockery of Memory" article about the Russian Liberation Army monument For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 AVA Gold Award for Best Podcast Series and the 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.