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Spain To Go

All about life in Spain, from a longtime expat and travel writer living in Barcelona. This podcast talks about Spanish culture, travel, language, history, politics, food and much more.

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00:16:06

131 - Spanish ham & the culture wars - the "dark...

Spain To Go ·

2026/02/07

The Guardian up in the UK has recently published an article about the "dark history" of Spanish ham. So today's episode is about jamón (and pork more generally) as a piece of the culture wars. Is the Spanish inquisition affecting your dietary choices? Is jamón a tool of social exclusion? All valid questions we'll be answering. Donate to this podcast right here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/If you'd prefer to read this article, swing by the blog – it's called The Chorizo

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00:20:23

130 - Mass Migration Madness! Spain plans to legalize...

Spain To Go ·

2026/01/30

The Spanish government announced this week that it was going to have a "mass regularization" that might help half a million immigrants to get work permits. As a former illegal immigrant (or undocumented migrant) myself I have some opinions about all this. Donate to the cause here, I appreciate it: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/If you need an FBI background check for some Spanish visa process (or for nationality) head over to https://continentalis.eu/Thanks for listening!

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00:13:38

129 - Julio Iglesias, Greenland, and EU weakness

Spain To Go ·

2026/01/15

Julio Iglesias is cancelled, the future of Greenland is up for grabs, and the EU doesn't want to do anything about it. In this "Random Thoughts" episode of the Spain to Go podcast, we talk about one of the most famous Spanish singers being accused of sexual assault, about geopolitics, and much more. Take a look at the article on the blog for links: https://expatmadrid.com/julio-iglesias/To support this podcast go to https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Or check out one of our sponsors: Walks

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00:15:24

128 - Life on the "wrong side of history"

Spain To Go ·

2026/01/12

It's a strange time to be an American in Spain, with the Spanish media pushing an anti-American narrative almost constantly. In this episode I talk about Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and what it's like waking up to the hatred of a large part of your adopted country. Interesting times! Don't forget to donate to support the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Thanks for listening!

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00:36:15

127 - Spain's Huge 2025 - year in review

Spain To Go ·

2025/12/30

It's been quite a year here in Spain, here's a bit of a recap of some of the top stories and things I've been thinking about. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/spain-2025-review/As usual, you can donate to the cause over at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/I really appreciate it! And if you're coming to Spain (for tourism or to live here) check out some of my sponsors and supporters.For example, Isaac at Stellium Estates will help you buy luxury real estate in Madrid, Marbella,

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00:16:20

126 - Swine Fever Emergency

Spain To Go ·

2025/12/13

The population of wild boars in Catalonia has suddenly become newsworthy as a few cases of African swine fever outside Barcelona threaten the entire pork industry. Pork is big business in Spain, and if the virus isn't contained, we could have problems. Here's my report on the swine fever, more as usual on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/swine-fever/Support for this podcast comes from Walks Tours, with amazing walking tours of incredible locations, right here:

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00:24:01

125 - Christmas in Spain - surprising holiday traditions

Spain To Go ·

2025/12/03

A bit about 8 surprising holiday traditions here in Spain. Christmas is a bit different in Spain, so here's a bit about what to expect. You might also enjoy the article I did on Spanish Christmas vocabulary: https://expatmadrid.com/spanish-christmas-vocabulary/Support for this podcast comes from Walks Tours, with amazing walking tours of incredible locations, right here: https://expatmadrid.com/walksAlso Devour Tours, with food tours in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and more:

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00:22:01

124 - Middle Aged Wisdom and Youthful Delusion

Spain To Go ·

2025/11/24

In a few days I'll be 43 years old, and I had a bit of a disorienting experience the other day as I realized exactly how much time has passed. Here are a few thoughts on middle age and living the good life. More online: https://expatmadrid.com/middle-aged-wisdom/Donate to the podcast here, anything helps. Thanks: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Also, check out Devour Tours for food tours in various Spanish and European cities at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/And Walks Tours for incomparable

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00:17:41

123 - Himmler, Picasso, Mazón

Spain To Go ·

2025/11/06

A bit of a roundup of Spanish news stories from recent weeks. First up, a German pastor in Costa del Sol gets a big surprise about his family history. Then, the lost (and found) Picasso painting in Madrid. And finally, Carlos Mazón who was (probably) the most hated man in Spain, finally resigns as president of the Valencian Community... sort of. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/himmler-picasso-mazon/Donate to the cause here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Also, you can support this podcast

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00:23:09

122 - Mr Chorizo's Mailbag

Spain To Go ·

2025/10/28

I've gotten a lot of interesting questions and feedback from listeners and readers in the last few weeks. Here's a new format, then, where I answer everything together – let's call it Mr Chorizo's Mailbag. Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/More on the web https://expatmadrid.com/mr-chorizos-mailbag/Thanks to everyone for listening, reading, donating and commenting!

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00:20:27

121 - Becoming a Spanish Citizen

Spain To Go ·

2025/10/22

Well, it finally happened! I'm now officially a passport-carrying Spaniard, whatever that means. In this episode I contemplate the concept of "home" and what being a Spanish citizen is really about. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/becoming-spanish-citizen/Check out my supporters Devour Tours at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/ for food tours in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastian, etc) and around Europe.You can also go on a unique walking tour in many Spanish and European

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00:13:34

120 - Spain boycotts Israel

Spain To Go ·

2025/09/19

The recent Vuelta a España bicycle race ended in chaos as anti-Israel protestors made several stages impossible. Turns out, the government is on their side, and now wants a broader boycott of Israel and Israeli products... Will Spain leave Eurovision over the participation of Israeli artists? Will the national team skip the 2026 World Cup? It looks like every option is on the table. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

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00:27:28

119 - Police State! Know your rights in Spain

Spain To Go ·

2025/09/04

I had a bit of a run-in with Spanish police the other day. It was pretty stupid, but at least I got some content out of it. So today's episode is about your rights in Spain (as a resident, tourist, or whatever) when dealing with Spanish law enforcement. Know your rights in a police stop and if you've been arrested. As usual, talk to a lawyer if you have doubts! Here's the article: https://expatmadrid.com/police-state/My lawyer is Roberto at https://melcartabogados.com/Thanks as usual to

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00:22:08

118 - Spanish Nationality Update (and Population...

Spain To Go ·

2025/08/17

Hey hey! I've got a bit of an update on my Spanish nationality process, as well as some new data about Spanish demographics. Turns out the population is booming due to immigration. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/population-explosion/Support the podcast at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Or sign up for a walking tour in Madrid, Barcelona, etc with Walks Tours using my affiliate link: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/Or a food tour for some delicious local cuisine (in Spain and around

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00:17:51

117 - Performing for the Algorithm

Spain To Go ·

2025/07/29

What is a belief? And to what extent are our beliefs just a performance for an online (or offline) audience? Sponsored content, TikTok politicians, Elon Musk, nepo babies and much more in this new episode. I've got all the irreverent musings you expect from Mr Chorizo... Support the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Check out the full article here: https://expatmadrid.com/identity-performance-algorithm/Or support the podcast by signing up for a walking tour in some spectacular

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00:21:28

116 - Rise of the Far Right (Corruption, Prostitution...

Spain To Go ·

2025/07/17

In today's episode, we've got political corruption, prostitution, and the (poorly-named) rise of the far right. Yes, things are changing here in Spain, and people are mad. Far right groups were causing all kinds of havoc down in Torre Pacheco, Murcia over the weekend, after three Moroccans beat up a Spanish grandfather – allegedly for TikTok content. All in all, it's a bad time to be a Spanish voter. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Sign up for a food tour with Devour

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00:48:27

115 - Devour Tours - Food Tourism with Lauren Aloise

Spain To Go ·

2025/07/02

Lauren Aloise started leading food tours in Madrid during the Great Recession, and had soon turned Devour Tours into a thriving business. Learn how Lauren went from recipe blogger to travel entrepreneur, her favorite regional Spanish foods, what she thinks about the future of Spanish tourism (and the risk posed by anti-tourism protests) and more.Book a food tour in Madrid, Barcelona or elsewhere at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/Walking tours and unique experiences with Devour's sister company,

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00:45:15

114 - Immigrant Life - the truth about living abroad

Spain To Go ·

2025/06/12

Immigration is a hot topic, and I've been an immigrant myself for more than 20 years. My wife Morena is also an immigrant, from a wildly different background. What is immigration? With 250 million migrants in the world, nobody is really "typical". Here's my story, and a few thoughts...Donate to the cause here at https://expatmadrid.com/donate – I appreciate it!Check out my friends over at https://biketourinspain.com for all your bike touring needs – tell Raúl there that Daniel sent you.There's also

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00:21:38

113 - Coffee, protein, fascism, and laundry

Spain To Go ·

2025/06/04

It's been a while since I've done "a day in the life", but the news this week sucks and I don't feel like making top 10 lists. So here's a few things going on in Barcelona, from your favorite gym bro / spiritual seeker / history nerd. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/You can also support the project by signing up for tours (in Spain or elsewhere) with one of the following.Devour Food Tours in Spain, Italy, etc: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/Walks Tours for unique walking

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00:27:05

112 - Famous Spanish People

Spain To Go ·

2025/05/26

Who are some famous Spanish people? Here you'll find some information about Spanish actors, athletes, musicians, and much more. Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Sign up for a food tour in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián or Sevilla at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/Or a walking tour in Spain, Italy, or elsewhere at https://expatmadrid.com/walks/And don't forget bike tours in various parts of Spain at https://biketourinspain.com/

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