Hispanophiles Podcast
Travel In Spain With Only Half A Brain
A Podcast about Spain and all things Spanish. In each episode, the Hispanophiles explore their adopted home one topic at a time with thought provoking discussions and plenty of laughs.
From biographies of some of Spain's most famous men and women to comprehensive city guides via the essential dos and don'ts of travel in one of the world's most popular destinations, the Hispanophiles bring you as close to the land of sun, sea, siesta and Sangria as possible through your smartphone!
So grab your passport, sunglasses and some decent shoes and come join us on our adventure.
Podcasting since 2024 • 27 episodes
Hispanophiles Podcast
Latest Episodes
What IS Sherry??
Andalusia's fortified wines are some of the most prestigious but most misunderstood drinks on the planet. From the driest of the dry to the sweetest of the sweet, centuries of tradition and careful supervision combine in a small corner of South...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:14:58
The Mercy Killing That Won An Oscar
Paralysed for 3 decades, Ramón Sampedro was the first ever Spaniard to petition the government for the right to end his own life with dignity. When the courts denied his request, he took matters into his own hands and formulated a cunning plan....
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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56:10
I Wish Someone Had Told Me This Before I Moved To Spain
Different beauty standards, agonising bureaucracy, terrible soups - the grass is not always greener when moving to a new country.In this episode, the Hispanophiles explore the hidden challenges to moving to Spain that take some getting used...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:36
Spain's Fan Ownership Problem | GolGolGolGol
On June 30th 1992, Ley 10/1990 del Deporte came into effect, forcing all but 4 professional Spanish football clubs to convert to private limited liability companies and sell shares on the market. The objective? To add an extra degree of account...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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53:32
Idiot's Guide To Toledo - Faiths and Fortresses
The Romans, the Visigoths, the Sephardim, the Moors and the Castilians.... Each great civilisation in Spain left its mark in the Medieval Fortress City of Toledo. The first ever capital of what would later be called Spain, Toledo is located alm...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:19:49
