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Spanish Loops

Spain! Open arms country. Path of cultures, tradition, hospitality. When passion for this country is mentioned among tour guides, Fran and Jorge, they could be talking for hours and hours. Whether historical or modern; gastronomy or flamenco, fun facts or curiosities; anything you can imagine from top to toe, our loops cover those topics, including actual facts. We hope to bring a smile to your face, a thought to your curiosity and transmit how proud we are of being from where we belong. Hoop with

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Ep : 36. City Specials. Today, Pamplona

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/15

Hemingway, running of the bulls, food and tapas paradise, Basque culture... So many reasons to visit this place! Francisco shares his inputs in his homeland while Jorge ask for traveller's tips in what to do when in Pamplona. They hope you love this corner of Spain! Happy listening!

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Ep : 35. Tapas, Spanish tradition and a fun way to eat!

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2022/06/08

What are Tapas? What are they made of? Want to discover and learn? By listening to Jorge and Fran in this chapter, you are going to get a master class in how to order, how to act and have fun eating this way. Tradition converted in paradise in some places where friends gather around a glass of wine or beer and eat "gourmet" miniatures. Buen apetito and happy listening Chicos!!

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Ep : 34. Jorge´s and Fran´s holidays destinations.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/01

These two colleagues and friends explains in this episode why they have chosen those specific places on their tours. Emotional and practical attachments, sites you cannot miss while traveling with them. Just to make your Staycations a memorable and unforgetable experience. Their love and passion for is reflected here in this chapter, with the hope to give you a preview of what your holidays can be. Let them know what you think about their comments. Thanks and enjoy!

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Ep : 33. Today Barcelona. Cities Specials.

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2022/05/25

Who haven't heard about Barcelona? In today's City Specials, Jorge and Francisco shares, and talks about this amazing city, world known because architecture, gastronomy, her gothic section and many more things to see and discover. Not to mention the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí masterpiece. Discover the city in this podcast with these two guides and their passion of sharing with their listeners. Enjoy and let them know your thoughts at spanishloops@gmail.com com. Hasta la Vista!

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Ep : 32. Monarchy in Spain Today.

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2022/05/18

As usual, Jorge and Francisco share their points of view of this topic, considered by some people anachronic but at the same time, very actual due to the attraction royalty brings to everyone, even today. In Spain now is a "hot" topic with some scandals involved, when at the same time, they are trying to mantain the traditions kept for centuries. Listen and enjoy actual facts of Spanish Royalty including a touch of gossip. Have fun!

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Ep : 31. Museums in Spain.

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2022/05/11

We all know there are very important museums around the world. Private and Public collections, donations from wealthy families, but, something unique about Spain is the Heritage collected by Royalty along the centuries. Do not forget, as the very first Global Empire, the money flooded the coffers of the powerful dynasties as the Habsburgs and Borbons. Nowadays that Heritage belongs to the Spanish State and it is shown in different places along the country. In this episode Fran and Jorge share their

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Ep : 30. City Specials. Sevilla, duende and embrujo.

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2022/05/04

Since Roman Empire times, Sevilla has played a very important role in Spain's history. Once the river was sailed to the ocean, former Hispalis got the relevance of her location in the middle of a fertile valley. Declared once the trading port with the Americas, the flamboyant heritage gives you a perspective of what the city meant to the former Empire. Feel Jorge's and Fran's passion when talking about the city that can capture your soul in a heart beat. World heritage site by Unesco, every corner

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Ep : 29. May 1st, Worker´s day in 80 countries.

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2022/04/27

Industrial revolution in Europe, developed quickly in mid 1800's. So did in Spain, claiming and bringing unexisting rights to labor hands. Things changed not so rapidly, but firmly when Unions started to defend those deserved rights to protect people working for corporations and big patrons. May 1st is a National Holiday when 90% of businesses are closed in commemoration of those workers who fought for the future generations' rights. Listening to Fran and Jorge in this chapter, you will learn the

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Ep : 28. City Specials. Today... San Sebastian.

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2022/04/20

Another of the City Specials released by Francisco and Jorge. One of the "posh" sites in Spain where its lifestyle is unique. Location, restaurants, things to do... Both of them had a hard job to make this episode choosing those places, simply, because the list is endless. Learn what, where and how to make your stay magical and unforgettable. Happy listening!

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Ep : 27. The amazing life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

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2022/04/13

Spain is still in Easter time. A chance to share the life of this amazing person who made his own reformation inside the Catholic Church, and even more, having it approved by the very Pope! Francisco and Jorge shares their passion and inputs of another yet incredible person, whom, with patience, hard work and devotion made a radical change in people's minds at the time. Almost loosing his life in the battlefield as a soldier, and while recovering, he found life was something more of what he lived up

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Ep : 26. Extra Episode. Holy Week with a Special Guest.

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2022/04/09

By tradition, Holy Week in Spain is a big celebration. Concepción Delgado, a colleague and a good friend of Jorge and Francisco accepted their invitation to participate and give her insight as a local "sevillana". Born and raised in Sevilla, no one is better to give us an insider's view of what "Semana Santa" means in the beautiful area of the south of Spain. Honoured by her participation in this chapter, Fran and Jorge only want to give you a perspective of what the whole week means for millions

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Ep : 25. Spanish Loops celebration!!

Spanish Loops ·

2022/04/06

Happy Episodery!!! Silver celebration for Francisco and Jorge. 25 Episodes of Spanish Loops!! This deserves a chapter to let Jorge and Fran talk on the evolution over this podcast, ideas, how it all started. Some confessions from both of them with the intention to let audience know how all started some months ago and what is behind the scenes. Hopefully, you will learn how much they put into this "folder" of their lives to bring you on a weekly bases things that might call your attention. Thanks

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Ep : 24. Festivals in Spain. Any excuse to party.

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2022/03/30

Some Patron Saints' festivities are the perfect excuse to have a ball! Spanish culture is open and shared with anyone who wants to participate. Some have become world famous with people from all over, and today, some are a must for visitors. As usual, Fran and Jorge share their favourites with you all with the hope to entertain and maybe, give you the craves to attend some in your future trip to this marvellous country. Them both are sure you have heard of them. In this episode they are honored to

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Ep : 23. Spanish actors in Hollywood

Spanish Loops ·

2022/03/23

This is the Big week for Hollywood. The Film Academy is celebrating its 94th ceremony to award the actors that have been doing their best during the year to keep us entertained taking us temporary to focus on their stories played in respective roles in the screen. Jorge and Fran do not want to miss this opportunity to share with you all some of the many Spanish actors they made it big in Hollywood. You will be surprised! Obviously, there is not time enough to mention all of them. This time, as an

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Ep : 22. City Specials. Today, Madrid.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/03/16

In this chapter, Fran interviews Jorge about the city where he lives. Although Jorge is from the South, his soul is anchored to Madrid since he moved some (well, many) years ago. How to get here and there, what to do regarding restaurants, museums, leisure time, and why not, a cocktail in nice locations. Fran's curiosity is endless, and Jorge hopes you also get curious about this magnificent city to explore. Happy listening!

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Ep : 21 March 11, 2004. Major terrorist attack in...

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2022/03/11

March 11 is a day of mourning in Spain. In this tribute, emotional and extra chapter, Fran and Jorge remember the biggest terrorist attack in Spain´s history. Several commuting packed trains exploded causing the biggest disaster up on civil population inside and outside of the biggest rail station in the country. A tribute to the victims and injured people that Fran and Jorge did not want to leave behind. In this episode, the only music you will find is on the introduction and at the end of

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Ep : 20 Gypsies in Spain. Part of the culture.

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2022/03/09

Nowadays, the word Gypsy might sound derogatory. Not in Spain. They are part of the culture and heritage. Related to the Romanies, them are two different worlds apart, not only in traditions but also in locations. In this episode, Fran and Jorge explain their origins, differences, and why they came as far as the Iberian Peninsula. If you want to learn about it and how they have become part of the society, listen to this podcast. For sure you will be surprised! Happy listening!

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Ep : 19 An American insider's view.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/03/02

Today, Fran and Jorge are privileged to have a very special guest. William Rosendin. Although he is American born, William consider Spain his home when he is away. For the hosts of this podcast, he is the clear image of someone falling for this corner of the World. He shares inputs, experiences, likes, vibes... As a colleague, shows his passion for this country. As a friend, he is another Español at home. Share this podcast and let us know your inputs. Hasta pronto!

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Ep : 18 February 23rd, 1981. A dark (and scary) day...

Spanish Loops ·

2022/02/23

This podcast is released on the anniversary of a sad day Spain lived "not so" long ago. At 6.25pm on February 23rd 1981, Spain suffered a big threat to liberty. A military coup. Everybody in this country remember that day as they remember exactly what they were doing. Jorge and Francisco tell us in details, events on that date and their personal experiences when it happened. Step by step from their own point of view, they share here what happened in their families environment and all over the

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Ep : 17 The Four languages in Spain

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2022/02/16

The way we make our thoughts come alive is through the words.* Words ordered accordingly makes you understand your language. Fran and Jorge show once again, how diversity and heritage can be perfectly combined and as admired as are today. Learn with them, in their own style, some backgrounds about the legal four Idioms spoken in Spain. Enjoy. *Phrase attribution: Jorge A. Román

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