Spanish Practices Podcast
1) The Pooping Nativity Scene
2) The Great V16 Beacon Controversy
Is the new and mandatory in Spain from the start of 2026, Beacon a Beacon of safety or a silly dim flashing light that tracks your car to the Government? Yes its the controversial V16 Beacon that we h...Show More
3) Christmas Spain v Britain
In this episode I am talking about Christmas. I'm going to look at British Christmas versus Spanish Christmas, and then zoom out to see where Spain quietly shares traditions with the rest of the world...Show More
4) Where does the smart money get invested in Spain?
In this short episode a clear, realistic, non-salesy view of where the smart money is going in Spain in 2025–2030—and whether property is still the best bet. I am not a Financial Expert, do not take ...Show More
5) Should YOU Invest in Spain? - Spain the Fastest Growing Country in the EU
Spain's GDP grew by 3.5% in 2024 and is forecasted to grow by 2.9% in 2025. The growth is being driven by strong domestic demand, particularly household consumption and investment, which is outpacing...Show More
6) Things that bite and sting and might kill you in Spain, from Snakes to Spiders and beyond
From Mosiquitos to spiders and snakes, there is something lurking or flying around here in Spain that has you on their lunch menu. How to cope with those tiny assassins and avoid being bitten or worse...Show More
7) Mind Your Language: The Story Behind Spanish Swear Words
If you've ever stubbed your toe in Spain, you'll know that the locals don't just swear — they stage a one-man opera of profanity. Spanish swearing is a glorious symphony of blasphemy, body parts, and ...Show More
8) Franco was a good guy! - The return of the dark days
Franco was responsible for the "Spanish Miracle," in a recent survey 21 % of Spaniards said that the years of Francisco Franco's rule - 1939 to 1975 were "good" or "very good." Is Spain yearning to re...Show More
9) Gitanos, Tramps and Thieves - can you live on a budget, below the wire in Spain?
What kind and how many people are living under the wire, classed as "irregular" without paperwork living here in Spain. How does Spain treat the nomads, the minorities and the people who come here wit...Show More
10) The Day The Lights Went Out - The Shocking Truth about the National Spanish Power Cut
It was April the 28th and suddenly the lights went out, the fridge and freezer went silent and what followed was eight hours of chaos as a historic Blackout Cripples Spain and Portugal. BUT What is th...Show More