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Spain Uncovered

by Pilar Orti

Find out what life is really like in Spain and gain insight into the origin of some popular Spanish phrases.And if you're into podcasting and would like to find out about the podcasting community in Spain, check out our sister podcast En clave de podcast.

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Episodes

  1. The Written Page (crosspost) - with Anton Garcia-Fernandez as host and Pilar Orti as guest

    Just popping in here with a conversation you might be interested in, and a link to a channel you should check out hosted by Anton Garcia-Fernandez: https://www.youtube.com/@antong.-f.8204/podcasts This link takes you to the video version of the conversation: https://youtu.be/13P5XucqBvE

  2. Why and How We've Updated The A to Z of Spanish Culture

    In this one-off episode, Pilar Orti talks to Paul Read, who has written some new sections for The A to Z of Spanish Culture, now in it's third edition. They talk about some of the recent changes in Spanish politics and society.

  3. Introducing En clave de podcast, uncovering Spanish podcasting

    This is the first episode of En clave de podcast. The rest of the episodes won't appear in this feed, so if you want to subscribe to the podcast, look for it in your podcast app or subscribe to https://enclavedepodcast.com/

  4. Special Federico Garcia Lorca

    A bit of news on a new podcast about podcasting in Spain, but mainly a re-release of the special on Federico Garcia Lorca, with three guest contributions. Show notes here: http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/federico-garcia-lorca-special/ Link to Huffington post article:...

  5. Spain Uncovered Podcast: Changes in Spain

    Pilar Orti is back for a very short episode, celebrating the Dia de los Santos Inocentes. She talks about the changing political landscape in Spain (briefly), has a think about whether she agrees with the names being changed in the streets of Madrid and she recommends two exhibitions in the...

  6. Spanish Writers: Miguel Delibes

    For the show notes please visit spainuncoveredpodcast.net/migueldelibes

  7. Ep 35b Para mas inri - Spanish

    For the English version, check out episode 35a.

  8. Episode 35A Para Mas Inri

    for the show notes visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net

  9. 34A Historias de Luz

    This episode is in Spanish. For the English version, check out episode 34B. www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net

  10. 34B Andalusian Stories

    for the show notes, check out www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net

  11. 33A Donde dije digo, digo Diego.

    For the English version check out episode 33B.

  12. 33B Discovering Spanish - in English. Donde dije digo, digo Diego.

    You can find the Spanish version here http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/spanish-donde-digo-diego/

  13. Kirstin and Pierre: Entrepreneurs in Madrid

    For the show notes go to www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/madrid-entrepreneurs

  14. Ep31A Discovering Spanish: A buenas horas, mangas verdes

    For the English blog post, visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/mangas-verdes

  15. Ep 31B Discovering Spanish, in English. A buenas horas, mangas verdes.

    For the show notes visit http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/mangas-verdes-english/

  16. Ep 30B Gaby Prieto y el te en Barcelona

    For the show notes visit http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/tea-spanish/

  17. Ep 30a Gaby Prieto and tea in Barcelona. English version

    For the show notes, visit: http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/tea-english/

  18. Ep 29 Discovering Spanish: En boca cerrada, no entran moscas.

    Today's episode is in Spanish and we look at the phrases "en boca cerrada no entran moscas" and "a caballo regalado, no le mires el diente".

  19. Indie Content Creators Roundtable

    Recorded on 25 Jan 2015 as part of Craving Distraction's Indie Event.

  20. Ep28 Alan Gandy and Images of Spain

    For the show notes please visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/episode28

  21. Episode 27 Pilar's Solo

    For the show notes, see http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/episode27

  22. Ep26b Roundtable on Spanish Stereotypes part 2

    For the show notes, visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/spanish-stereotypes

  23. Ep26a Roundtable on Spanish Stereotypes Part 1

    For the show notes, visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/spanish-stereotypes

  24. Ep25 A to Z of Spanish Christmas Part 2

    For the show notes, visit http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/ep25/

  25. Ep 24 The A to Z of Spanish Christmas. Part 1.

    for the show notes, see www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net

  26. Ep23 Justine Ancheta and Barcelona

    For the show notes visit http://www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/ep23-barcelona/

  27. Ep 22 Ignacio Segovia and the Winebus

    Visit www.spainuncoveredpodcsat.net/winebus

  28. Ep 21 Paul Murphy follows in the steps of Laurie Lee

    Paul Murphy travels to Spain following the steps of Laurie Lee. For the show notes, please visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net

  29. Ep 20 Jason Webster and the Past and Future of Spain

    For the show notes, please visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/episode20

  30. Spain Uncovered Podcast Episode 19

    Cherry Radford talks about Flamenco Baby. For detailed notes, check out www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/episode19

  31. Ep18 Caroline Angus Baker and the Valencian Flood

    In this episode, Caroline Angus-Baker kicks of the mini season on fiction books set in Spain. She talks about why she's set one of her fiction trilogies in Valencia and talks about the flood in the 50s in the city. Pilar flicks through a new book Moving to Spain with Children. For detailed notes...

  32. Ep 17 Pablo Jauregui and the profile of science in Spain

    The star of this week's show is Science, with a capital S, or more specifically, Physics and Astronomy. Back in 2002 Pablo Jáuregui was faced with the audacious challenge of heading a new daily science section in the newspaper El Mundo. In this interview, he shares why the section was set up and...

  33. Ep16 Ivor R Tamplin and Music Improvisation in Madrid

    In this episode I talk to Ivor R Tamplin from Raras Musicas. You can find out more about Raras Musicas in rarasmusicasmadrid.wordpress.com

  34. DS 15 Perro ladrador, poco mordedor

    This episode includes Perro ladrador, poco mordedor, Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda and Vamos arando, dijo la mosca arriba de los lomos del buey. Don't forget to visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/spanish for the English blog post.

  35. Episode 15. Craig Briggs and Galicia

    Craig Briggs talks about wine making and Galicia, while Allison Bauer describes a whole range of Spanish food and dishes from the Galicia region. For more notes visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/episode15

  36. DS 14 Discovering Spanish. De perdidos al rio.

    For the English translation, visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/spanish

  37. Ep.14 Paul Reid and Forgotten Stories of Spain

    Paul Reid talks about the parallels between Spain's society in the 1930s and the present day. Allison Breuer brings us closer to Gazpacho.

  38. Ep.13 Emilio J Perez and the Valencian Urban Landscape

    In this episode Pilar talks to Emilio J Perez, an architect from Valencia. The podcast also includes the first helping of the Spanish Food miniseries, on horchata.

  39. DS 12 Me tienes frito

    This week, I present the phrases Me tienes frito Vete a freir espárragos and Vete a hacer puñetas. To read the English translations of these episodes, which are in Spanish, visit www.spainuncoveredpodcast.net/spanish

  40. Ep.12 Cat Gaa, the Camino de Santiago and Moving to Spain

    Cat talks about her experience walking the Camino de Santiago and teaching in Spain. She also shares how she has set up COMO consulting. You can find out more about Cat on the sunshineandsiestas.com site.

  41. Episode 11. Elle Draper talks about Almeria, Lanzarote and Pets in Spain.

    Elle Draper, from Spain Buddy, talks about life in Almeria, Lanzarote and why she set up the website Pet Friendly Breaks.

  42. Ep10 Jane Cronin talks about Spanish society

    In this episode, Jane and Pilar reflect on how society has changed in Spain over the last 30 years. Jane also talks about the rise of the new political party Podemos. Jane also talks about lighter stuff, like her stand-up show "Not Mentioned in the Brochure", her love for singing in a choir and...

  43. Episode 9. David GP talks about Sports in Spain and Asian Restaurants in Madrid

    The Basketball World Cup (FIBA) is taking place this month in Spain. David GP tells us about the popularity of basketball in Spain and about his other favourite sport, SCUBA diving. David also loves Asian food and so he recommends his favourite restaurants in Madrid: Guinza Don Zoco Dimi Bang…

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  44. Episode 8. Lisa Sadleir, Mijas and Moving to Spain with Children

    In this episode, Lisa Sadleir from familylifeinspain.com gives us some advice on moving to Spain with children. She also talks about Mijas and how she came to set up her website.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Find out what life is really like in Spain and gain insight into the origin of some popular Spanish phrases.And if you're into podcasting and would like to find out about the podcasting community in Spain, check out our sister podcast En clave de podcast.

HOSTED BY

Pilar Orti

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Find out what life is really like in Spain and gain insight into the origin of some popular Spanish phrases.And if you're into podcasting and would like to find out about the podcasting community in Spain, check out our sister podcast En clave de podcast.

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