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The Making of Madrid

Felicity Hughes

Booking Overview

A host-led city-history and travel show focused on Madrid, with occasional interviews featuring authors, journalists, and specialist local guides. PR agencies could credibly pitch Madrid historians, travel writers, cultural heritage experts, neighborhood specialists, and authors with a strong connection to the city; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible subject-matter experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 88 subscribers

Instagram: 576 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@felicityhughes.com

hughesfelicity@gmail.com

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Host

Felicity Hughes - Journalist and tour guide specializing in Madrid's history, landmarks, neighborhoods, and cultural life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, journalists, historians, specialist tour guides, and cultural experts with authoritative knowledge of Madrid, its neighborhoods, history, or heritage.
Required Achievements:  
Published books about Madrid or Spanish history, Professional journalism or specialist cultural reporting, Established expertise leading tours or interpreting Madrid's heritage

Recent Guest Discussions

Stephen Phelan - Ernest Hemingway's Relationship With Madrid, The Spanish Civil War, Eva Gardner, Historic Bars, And Bullfighting.

Luke Stegemann - Madrid's History From Its Origins And The Emirate Of Cordoba Through The Habsburg And Catholic Imperial Eras To Its Modern European Identity.

Recent Topics

Travel, Madrid Travel, Madrid History, Cultural Heritage, Walking Tours

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Making of Madrid
:

Linda Jaivin on Madrid’s Rebellious Side

October 04, 2026

To coincide with the launch of her book “The Shortest History of Madrid”, Linda Jaivin sat down with me to discuss the fearless women, wild fashion trends and popular uprisings that have shaped Madrid’s history across the ages. Linda is a prolific writer, translator and cultural commentator based in Australia. Well-known for both her novels and work on China, in this book she turned her attention to Spain’s capital, which she describes as “A playground for kings and courts, a proving ground f...

A Walking Tour of Puente de Vallecas

September 21, 2026

In this episode, I take you on a self-guided walking tour of Puente de Vallecas: one of Madrid's most fascinating and overlooked working-class neighbourhoods. From its industrial origins and Civil War history to flamenco, Venezuelan street food, and one of the best sunsets in the city, this is a full day out that will make you see Madrid differently.The difference between Puente de Vallecas and Villa de Vallecas — and why it mattersThe neighbourhood's history: from industrial district to shan...

Hemingway's Madrid with Stephen Phelan

September 07, 2026

Go to any historic bar in central Madrid and chances are Don Ernesto will have enjoyed an alcoholic beverage there. But Ernest Hemingway's love affair with the city went beyond watering holes - though obviously he loved a drink or ten! In this episode I speak with journalist Stephen Phelan about the writers' strong connection to Spain's capital. Stephen gives tours on Hemingway's Madrid so is a great person to give the inside scoop on this subject and the interview covers a lo...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Making of Madrid
:

How do I get in touch with The Making of Madrid?

The Making of Madrid is hosted by Felicity Hughes. Its publicly listed emails are info@felicityhughes.com and hughesfelicity@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Making of Madrid?

The publicly listed emails for The Making of Madrid: info@felicityhughes.com and hughesfelicity@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Making of Madrid have?

Podseeker estimates The Making of Madrid reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Making of Madrid?

The Making of Madrid typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, journalists, historians, specialist tour guides, and cultural experts with authoritative knowledge of Madrid, its neighborhoods, history, or heritage. Common among recent guests: Published books about Madrid or Spanish history; Professional journalism or specialist cultural reporting; Established expertise leading tours or interpreting Madrid's heritage. Recent guests include Stephen Phelan and Luke Stegemann.

How hard is it to get booked on The Making of Madrid?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Making of Madrid cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Madrid Travel, Madrid History, Cultural Heritage, and Walking Tours. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@felicityhughes.com

hughesfelicity@gmail.com

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