Podcast Episodes

113 - Coffee, protein, fascism, and laundry

It's been a while since I've done "a day in the life", but the news this week sucks and I don't feel like making top 10 lists. So here's a few things going on in Barcelona, from your favorite gym bro…

Published on 5 months ago

112 - Famous Spanish People

Who are some famous Spanish people? Here you'll find some information about Spanish actors, athletes, musicians, and much more. Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

111 - Anti-American Sentiment in Spain

Do Spaniards hate expats? Are they tired of Americans? It's a bit complicated. US-Spanish relations didn't start yesterday, and expats (whoever they are) have been moving to Spain since at least the …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

110 - Petty Crime, Blackout and Squirt Guns

An update with a few random thoughts about things going on in Barcelona and Spain. First, a bit of petty crime in my life. Then the official update about the causes of the massive Spanish blackout fr…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

109 - Spain's Housing Crisis

In this episode I explain several aspects of the housing crisis here in Spain. It's a big issue, with multiple factors like rising rent prices, absurd housing laws, okupas, youth unemployment and mor…

Published on 6 months ago

108 - Fifteen Million Bullets

The big scandal in Spain last week involved the government trying to cancel a contract for 15 million bullets it ordered from Israel. Are your bullets ethically sourced? More on the web: https://expa…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

107 - Best Books About Spain!

Here are some of my favorite books about Spain. My tastes are a bit less mainstream, so you've got some books here that aren't on the typical list. Check out the links on https://expatmadrid.com/best…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

106 - Is Spain overrated? Moving abroad in the age of Instagram

These days, a lot of people move abroad because of the glamour. It sure does look fun on Instagram! But there's a reality to living in Spain or elsewhere that you should know about before moving. Is …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

105 - Integrating in Spain with Natasha Kennedy

I talked to Natasha Kennedy, an entrepreneur who's started an educational empire in Madrid, about integrating into Spanish society and much more. Natasha is the founder of the TT Madrid TEFL school a…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

104 - Spanish Time Zone Fascism

Is Daylight Saving a fascist plot to steal our sunshine? Maybe. Here in Spain we've been in the wrong time zone since World War II, but there may be an end in sight. More about Franco and Spanish tim…

Published on 7 months ago