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Single, Married, Guiri
by Jessica & Tara
Spain life with Jess and Tara@thetaracollins SINGLE mother to two, under 12, slightly sticky, members of the next generation of men. Navigating the world of online business management and online dating as a guiri.@jessicadaza2611 MARRIED with an overload of four legged responsibilities, and absolutely no off button when it comes to white wine. The relocation gal, @decipher_spain helping guiris to be the best versions of themselves.Together, we are two “GUIRIS” that don’t quite fit any of the categories we’ve assigned, but our DMs are open.
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S5 E1: Mom life or just life?
Season bloody FIVE!! Welcome welcome and it is SO good to be back remember if you want to see all the pics bad and good then head on over to Instagram and follow along
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S4 E8: Family Holidays and Stripper Heels
The married one is still up north and the single one is reliving her youth by inadvisably necking shots in the UKTune is for all the details you never know you wanted
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S4 E7: Adventures in The North
The married one is on her first holiday en famille while the single one continues her struggle with basic maths and basic parenting.Make sure to follow us on the Gram @singlemarriedguiri
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S4 E6: The Strangeness of the English
Every since your single one got that Irish passport we are telling you!!Listen to the end to play guess what kind of Guiri he is...
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S4 E5: It's Almost As If She Misses The UK
Tara is off hobnobbing around the UK yet again.
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S4 E4: Hobby Horsing About
Back once again with our take on whyte lady fitness and the hobby horse craze as well the usual guiri tales
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S4 E3: Ukulele Thursdays
Parenting chaos, plant-based buzz, and the puzzle that is Nikki Marbs. This week we swap coffee for adaptogens, dip a toe into sober curiosity, roast expat WhatsApp drama, and tackle the joys (and disasters) of dining out. Plus, the reality of getting a prescription abroad.
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S4 E2: The Tea Diaries and Frank the Stag
From Benidorm legends to Magaluf tales, join us to find out who the married one's fave guiri online is this week and more
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S4 E1: Back on our BS
We are baaaaaack b1tches!
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S3 E16: Gifted, Pregnant & Slightly Unhinged
We're back, baby. One of us is up the duff, the other has man news, and Spain continues to do the most. This week: hormonal media moments, birthday drama, gift-giving chaos, cultural curveballs, and relationship terminology that makes us want to lie down. It’s motherhood, mischief, and mild madness
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S3 E15: Furniture, Food Fails & Flirting
From matching corporate outfits to navigating dating disasters and building IKEA furniture without a breakdown (barely), we’re unpacking it all. In this episode, we talk food regrets, rural romance, chaotic barbecues, and why sometimes it’s safer to stick with what you know—whether that’s your order or your man. It’s all awkward, hilarious, and painfully relatable.
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S3 E14: Do You Even Vote Tho?
What do family boundaries, civic duty, and Ryanair have in common? In this episode, we spiral through pregnancy politics, unexpected visitors, and cultural curveballs—all while trying to educate our families and our uteruses. From conspiracy theories and health hot takes to social media meltdowns and language mix-ups, it’s real talk with real laughs about what it means to grow a human—and a spine—in a world full of loud opinions and louder relatives.
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S3 E13: Midweek Discos and Pregnancy Hair
This week the married one ONCE AGAIN joins in on a date the single one is on.... how did it all go?Tune in and find out
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S3 E12: The Maths is not Mathsing
We came to Spain for the sun—and stayed for the existential crises. This week, we’re unpacking rent scams, weird jobs, emotional whiplash, and the many WTFs of Spanish life. From toxic masculinity (bye) to parenting in chaos mode, it’s honest, hilarious, and just unhinged enough to feel like home.
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S3 E11: Quicksand and Koreans
The danger is REAL. Stay safe out there, kids
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S3 E10: Easter Eggs and Sausages
Shocking news re Easter Eggs from the married one as the single one contemplates being of an age to suffer from food hangovers
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S3 E9: Irish Coffee Culture
Well good day to you all our darling listeners!This episode we get into the really important issues around Irish culture and heritage with some strong words on Irish Coffees and the only correct way to make and drink them,If you love the pod please do let us know over on the Gram, fam @singlemarriedguiri
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S3 E8: Ooops your privilege is showing
Ahh what a start to the day the married one had on the Guiri Internet, the Guinternet if you will .What do you think, is it important to have communities?Let us know here or over on the Gram, fam.... @singlemarriedguiri
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BONUS! Date Update
Yes she only went and did it And now here she is, looking as rough as a badger's arse to spill all
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S3 E7: Playground Surprises and Piña Coladas
What to tell you about this episode, for those of the weak of stomach beware! Also mention of listeners fave, Q2 GuyIf you love the pod come and follow us on Insta @singlemarriedguiri
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S3 E6: Pigeon Patrol and Parenting
This episode we talk unique animal rescues, parenting shocks and making friends as an adult. If you love the pod come on over to Instagram and let us know @singlemarriedguiri
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S3 E5: The Big Five OH!
Holy podcasts Batman! Here we are at episode fifty! How did that happen?we love you all who listen SO much, thank you for coming along with us, for putting up with our sometimes shoddy audio and for telling us how much you love the podNEVER STOP TELLING US!
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S3 E4: My 17 Year Old Self
We went to meet our 17 Year old selves, but they were pissed in a field and didn't make it Also we introduce the newest member of the SMG fam, Trevor the wonderhorse!
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S3 E3: Right Wing Children & Road Rage
You find us on an EVENING, very rare for us! Today we bring you tales of road rage, right wing school children and near death experiences. If you love the pod come on over and follow us on Insta or the nana tok for all the BTS goodness
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S3 E2: Smoking, Drinking & Epidurals
Beware the rage of the pregnant one! Happy Valentine's to you all with love mainly from the single one because the married one is occupied with her ACTUAL HUSBANDUrghhh Rude
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S3 E1: The Bravery of Guiris and a Very Late Night
We are back with another season, we are LIVE with season 3 where we discuss the use of Fedex by guiris, an American guiri mistake and the single one's very late nightEnjoy!
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S2 BONUS: Guiri Gossip
Welcome to a new short and sweet style of episode for when we just can't wait to share something with you The Guiri Gossip bonus EPs will hit when we have tea and need to spill
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S2 E21: TFIF
FRIDAY!
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S2 E20: Murder Cakes and Name Changes
Yo! This episode we take a long hard look at how utterly useless estate agents are, the married one gives some Spanish admin tips and the single one contemplates harnessing the power of her quite naughty dogs If you love the pod please let us know, we do love to hear it! J&T xx
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S2 E19: Do you say Cava or Cava?
Oh goodness me the single one is full of words today. And we are sharing one of the married one's most hated language learning issues... the over corrector Listen in to hear the outrage, revel in it, roll about in the rage and join in if the mood takes you!
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S2 E18: Mermaid Misunderstandings and Mad Mums
Well, this episode has a sprinkling off all things. The single one regales us with this weeks date and all it's underwater themed goodness while the married one muses on the insanity of the baby industry If you love the pod please leave us a review it means the world to us T&J xx
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S2 E17: Dynamic Mental Health and Nesting Activities
Where we discuss the absolute winning nature of Tara's mental health ups and downs, the end of the wilderness and also take some time to tackle the big linguistic questions in English as well as Spanish
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S2 E16: On Finding Three Wise Men
Oh we are all back to school, back to work and back on our sharp witted commentary on all things life in Spain, dating and the impending upheaval in Jessica's life
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S2 E15: December Birthdays and Ferrari Merch
Where we discuss the km radius we are willing to tolerate to travel within for lunch, dodgy dates and bowls of lettuce I promise it's better than it sounds Come and find us on Insta for all the BTS goss. J&T
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S2 E14: Breast Milk and Crystals
Our first recording of 2025 with a full breakdown of our wild NYE shenanigans... Enjoy!
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S2 E13: Growling Men & Flying Cars
HAPPY NEW YEARS LOVES! Growling men and why aren't our cars flying? Tbh the single one's car barely drives but there we are. If you are loving the pod please let us know and have a very happy new year!
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S2 E12: Sugar Babies & Actual Babies
With potentially our last eps of 2024 we get into whether Jessica has a child husband & how to choose a sugar daddy If you have loved the pod please do let us know, we thrive on praise! Happy new year! Tara & Jessica
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S2 E11: Duvet Days & Downton Behaviours
A solid dating roundup from the single one including late night, back of the van shenanigans Merry Christmas to all of our listeners across the world, we love you all! J&T x
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S2 E10: Friends with Christmas Benefits
Where we delve into an interesting question posed by. the Single one's rescue project, say nothing he is A Very Good Boy If you are enjoying the pod, join us over on Instagram @singlemarriedguiri for more behind the scenes with us J&T x
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S2 E9: Celebrations & A Little Bit of News
Here we are back in our caves! Today we are in full celebratory mode.... listen in and find out why! If you love the pod go on and give us a like and subscribe, we'll be eternally grateful J&T xx
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S2 E8: Tara's Collection of Bad Decisions
Oh my darlings, here we are the day after the night before Your fave guiris had their Christmas pod lunch and ONE of them stayed out making new best friends and recounting tales You'll have to listen in to find out which one
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S2 E7: It's Beginning to Look a Bit Like Christmas
Hello hello guiri lovers out there Today we discuss the looming festivities, Tara shares a glimpse of parenting life with all its quirks and joy and we come to the conclusion that throwing boiled sweets at children is FINE but black face is NOT. If you love the pod, please share it with your uncle who works at Netflix. Cool? Thanks T&J
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S2 E6: The Rise of the Cinnamon Bun & Pyjama Politics
Good day to you our darling guiri lovers! Today we have some solid dating tales for you as well as the place of the pyjama in a relationship. Hint, the place is not in bed. If you love the pod please share it with such abandon as a mediocre white man shares his opinions, gracias J&T.x
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S2 E5: The Great Baked Potato Debate
Hello hello guiri lovers! In today's episode we deep dive into the glory of an ex pats Facebook group, take a meander through some conspiracy theories and finally settle upon the really important subject of how and when one should handle a baked potato If you love the pod, please let us know. The single one is an absolute compliment whore. J&T.x
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S2 E4: Round Carrot Trauma & A Croqueta Safari
Well hello our married, single and somewhere in between friends This week Jessica shames Tara for her lunch tardiness, we discuss the childhood trauma of a round carrot and delve deeply into the weird and wonderful world of coastal guiris If you love the pod please do share it with that 2nd cousin you have who works at Netflix, cool? T&J xx
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S2 E3: Secret Sausages and The Gravycano
Hello there! This episode sees us discussing the role of hiding food in a successful marriage, as well as the usual check in to see if the single one is still single We riff on the role of a potato and ponder the spectacle of a Strong man (or woman) competition If you love the pod as much as us, please let us know over on Insta.
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S2 E2: Linguistic Efficiency & The Saga of The Blue Roses
Ahh the glory of an accent, one of us loves them one isn't so sure. Today we tackle the big questions like why do I have to have a passport and what makes a nationality. As well as the usual dating updates and the saga of the blue roses Stay tuned! And don't forget if you love the pod please share with others who might love us too! Jess & Tara
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S2 E1: Back on our Guiri Bus!
We are BACK with season 2! Today we are talking Storms and Saints, with a slight meander into what it takes to stay married in this day and age If you not already following along on Insta, why not? You are missing OUT! @singlemarriedguiri is where you need to be
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Eps 22: The Feria Chronicles
The morning after the night before, today we are spilling all the Feria beans!
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Eps 21: Men in the DMs
Today we discover the joy of lightly trolling men in the DMs and get some dating advice from the married one If you love the pod come over to Insta and say hi @singlemarriedguiri
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Spain life with Jess and Tara@thetaracollins SINGLE mother to two, under 12, slightly sticky, members of the next generation of men. Navigating the world of online business management and online dating as a guiri.@jessicadaza2611 MARRIED with an overload of four legged responsibilities, and absolutely no off button when it comes to white wine. The relocation gal, @decipher_spain helping guiris to be the best versions of themselves.Together, we are two “GUIRIS” that don’t quite fit any of the categories we’ve assigned, but our DMs are open.
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