Benidorm: A Cartoonish Facsimile of Home

Josh Gondelman and Matt Bragg swap vacation stories, travel quirks, and the bittersweet feeling of being so right.What You'll HearThe world's shortest victory lap: Matt wins a disagreement over a glass coffee cup...but it was probably not for the best. It's a triumph that comes with a broom.A tour of Benidorm: Matt introduces Josh to England's favorite seaside escape in Spain, where belly-busting breakfasts, poolside beers, and familiar pubs create a vacation destination unlike any other.Places that feel strangely familiar: From movie locations and famous song lyrics to grumpy train announcements and vacation nostalgia, they explore why some places feel iconic long before you ever visit.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings00:30 Matt's coffee cup disaster03:40 Plastic cups, microplastics & Bovril07:40 Pool beers and vacation mode08:45 Why Benidorm is basically England in Spain12:30 Movie locations and famous landmarks14:45 Songs that make places feel familiar17:15 Vacation expectations vs. real life19:05 Public transit personalities & customer service21:10 Good nightsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.