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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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S:3, Ep : 23. Mudejar vs Arabic Art: The Hidden...

Spanish Loops ·

2026/01/14

In this week’s episode of Spanish Loops, we look into one of the most fascinating and misunderstood artistic languages of the Iberian Peninsula: Mudejar art.Together with Fran, we explore how Mudejar emerged in Christian territories between the 12th and 16th centuries, shaped by Muslim artisans who continued working after the Christian reconquest. While often confused with Islamic or Arabic art, Mudejar is not a religious style but a cultural and architectural hybrid, blending Islamic decorative

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00:21:07

S3, Ep : 22. From Madrid to the Heavens: The Phrase...

Spanish Loops ·

2026/01/07

There are phrases that define a city, and then there are phrases that become a destiny. In this new chapter of Spanish Loops, Francisco and I invite you to travel through one of the most powerful and recognizable expressions in Spain: “De Madrid al Cielo.”Where does this sentence come from? Who first dared to pronounce it? And why has it survived centuries, revolutions, monarchs, artists, and dreamers? In this episode, we unveil some legends behind the phrase, tracing its origins to the heart of the

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S3, Ep : 21. What are we thankful for in 2025.

Spanish Loops ·

2025/12/31

Breaking news!! Stop what you're doing! Today, Spanish Loops, hosted by the brilliant Jorge and the ever witty Fran, aka, both of us… are dropping a chapter that’s not just another cultural detour from Spain to the world, no, no. This week, we two take a soulful splash into what we ourselves are thankful for in these utterly convulsive times we are living in, and we share powerful wishes for the new year that hit deep, resonate far, and shake off the noise like only real talk can.Forget the

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00:33:02

S3, Ep : 20. From Kings to Counts: Spain’s Noble Secrets

Spanish Loops ·

2025/12/24

Hey Chicos! It’s Jorge and Fran! Welcome back again to Spanish Loops, the show where we loop you into the culture you love. This week we discuss something totally fascinating: Nobility titles in Spain.Yep, we’re talking kings, dukes, counts… and all that royal jazz with a Spanish twist.So first up: what are these titles anyway? From Rey/Reina (King/Queen) at the top down through Duque, Marqués, Conde, Vizconde, Barón… and even up to Señor, there’s a whole rank ladder.And Fran keeps reminding me:

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00:25:12

S3, Ep : 19. Cádiz: Where Ancient Seas Shaped...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/12/17

Get ready for an unforgettable journey as The Essence of Southern Spain tour arrives in Cádiz, a timeless coastal jewel with roots that stretch back over 3,000 years. I’m Jorge, and alongside my co-host Fran, we scratch this ancient city’s rich history, vibrant traditions, and mouth watering gastronomy. From its legendary Phoenician beginnings to the stories hidden in its sun washed alleys, Cádiz is a place where every corner seems to whisper tales of the sea, of sailors, and of culture that helped

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00:26:51

S3, Ep : 18. Exploring Spain’s Romerías and...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/12/10

S3, Ep : 18. Exploring Spain’s Romerías and pilgrimages through tradition, culture, and Journey.Hola Chicos! Big news!I’m super excited to announce this new chapter of Spanish Loops today. In this episode we cherished some rituals of Spain: the vibrant, festive Romerías and the more solemn, spiritual Pilgrimages. We explore how each is rooted in centuries of Spanish Catholic tradition, how they shaped communities, and why they still resonate today in our pueblos and cities.Expect stories from

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00:34:27

S3, ep : 17. Eugenia de Montijo: Spain 's...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/12/03

Hola Amigos, and welcome back to another episode of Spanish Loops, where history comes alive with our unmistakable voices. This week, we take you into the extraordinary life of a woman who refused to stay within the lines drawn for her time: María Eugenia de Montijo, the Spanish noblewoman who rose from the sun washed streets of Granada to the dazzling courts of Paris, ultimately becoming the Empress of France.In this new chapter, we follow her from her early years, where curiosity and determination

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00:37:38

S2, Ep : 16. Picasso Revealed: The lovers and...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/11/26

Hola! This is Jorge from Spanish Loops, and I’m so excited to welcome you to today’s episode. This week, Fran and I are touching a topic that is a bit differentfrom our usual, but I promise it’s just as fascinating.We’re talking about none other than Pablo Picasso, but not just the genius artist we all know. No, today we’re exploring the man behind the paintings. The real Picasso, the one with all his loves, mistresses, and complex relationships.Look, I’m sure you’ve heard the stories, but today we

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00:31:32

S2, Ep : 15. Aviator Ramón Franco battled dictators,...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/11/19

Hola!, and welcome back to Spanish Loops. As always we bring you the human stories hiding behind history, and today’s chapter is a cracker: Ramón Franco, the daring aviator and paradoxical brother of General Francisco Franco. Ramón shot to fame after commanding the 1926 Plus Ultra transatlantic flight, a feat that made him a celebrity and symbol of modern Spain. But Ramón’s politics and personality couldn’t have been more different from his sibling’s. He publicly clashed with the Primo de Rivera

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S3, Ep : 14. Madrid’s Hidden Ocean: Inside the...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/11/12

Welcome back to Spanish Loops, where this week you are taken into a place that any traveler never see, yet every restaurant, bar, and seafood stall in Madrid depends on it. It’s one of the biggest fish markets in the world, second only to Tokyo’s. Yes, right in the heart of Spain, hundreds of Kilometres from the coast, lies a seafood empire that feeds millions every day.We’ll take you behind the scenes of this fascinating world where trucks roll in before dawn, where chefs and retailers handpick the

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S3, Ep : 13. Exploring La Casa de Alba, Spain's...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/11/05

Hello Chicos and welcome to another exciting edition of Spanish Loops, your passport to the culture, stories, and heartbeat of Spain. This week, we open the doors to one of the most famous noble families in the world "La Casa de Alba", the House of Alba.We’re talking about a lineage that’s been shaping Spanish history for centuries, from the royal courts of old Castile to the modern palaces of Madrid. These are people whose family tree is tangled up with kings, queens, artists, and

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00:35:57

S3, Ep : 12. Ghosts of Spain: Haunted legends & real...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/10/29

Hey what’s up loop-lovers! These are your celebrity friends tuning in, and we are so stoked to introduce the latest episode of Spanish Loops, just in time for the spooky season! This week, we get into the ghostly corners of Spain and some haunted legends, eerie personal experiences, and why the Iberian Night has a story to tell. From the shadowy alleys of old towns to whispered folklore by candlelight, they’ll serve up chills, thrills, and that authentic Spanish horror vibe. If you’re into ghost

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S3, Ep: 11. Exploring Andalusia: A Journey Through...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/10/22

Welcome to the latest chapter of Spanish Loops, a mouth watering splash into tapas culture in the south of Spain. In this episode we trace tapas from humble tavern lids to a national obsession: the legends (from King Charles III “bite with your wine” tale to seaside slices that kept sand out of drinks), the social rituals, and how small plates became thesocial glue of Andalusian nights. We explain the layered history and regional variations that make tapas more than food. They’re edible stories that

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S3, Ep: 10. Thermal Spas and Wellness Retreats in Spain.

Spanish Loops ·

2025/10/15

Hola Chicos!Jorge and Fran here with Spanish Loops, and today we’re slipping into something silky: Spain’s legendary spas and “Balnearios”. From steaming thermal springs tucked into ancient villages to ultra-chic coastal resorts, Spain’s water culture blends Roman roots, medieval rituals, and modern wellness tech into purerelaxation. There are historic bath houses where locals still soak like they did centuries ago, we chat about the rituals that made these places famous. Expect stories from

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S3, Ep : 9. Madrid and the Cathedral of Almudena:...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/10/08

Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, wherever you are in the world. This is Spanish Loops, and today we bring you the story of a cathedral that has puzzled architects,historians, and visitors for decades: Madrid’s very own Cathedral of the Almudena. Now, imagine this: a project that began with grand ambition in the late 19th century, yet didn’t see its official inauguration until 1993. That’s right, more than a century of waiting, redesigning, and political storms. Why? Because the Almudena

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S3, Ep : 8. Decoding the Hand of Irulegui’s Ancient...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/10/01

Hola hola!This is Jorge and Fran again back on Spanish Loops, the podcast where stones, myths, and history collide. Buckle up, because in our next episode, we’re unravelling “The Hand of Irulegui”.A recent archaeological marvel from the Basque lands, glowing like a beacon in the darkness of our linguistic past. This isn’t just a statue or relic, it might be the missing clue to where the Basque language came from. Could it be that thissymbol, half myth, half history, holds the key to understanding

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00:40:22

S3, Ep : 7. Unveiling the Stories of Churches,...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/09/24

Hola! This are Jorge Román and Fran Glaría, your passport to the hidden stories behind Spain’s stone and stained glass. Today on Spanish Loops we are talking to a subject that is as old as civilization and twice as dramatic: what makes a churchdifferent from a cathedral, a basilica, or an ermita? From humble chapels tucked into cliff faces to awe striking cathedrals that declared a city’s power, we will trace the architecture, the titles, the rituals, and the politics that turned simple worship

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00:26:46

S3, Ep : 6. Barcelona for sweet toothers.

Spanish Loops ·

2025/09/17

Hey there, amigos, and welcome back to Spanish Loops!If you joined us last week, you know we took a delicious walk through Madrid’s sweet tooth, pastries, churros, and more. Well, this week, we’re heading east to the Mediterranean breeze and Gothic vibes of Barcelona, where sugar meets tradition in the most irresistible way.Barcelona’s sweets aren’t just desserts, they’re history you can taste. We virtually taste the panellets, those little almond and pinenuts bites that rule the city on All Saints’

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00:40:10

S3, Ep : 5. Madrid for sweet toothers.

Spanish Loops ·

2025/09/10

Ladies and gentlemen, travelers and food lovers, welcome back to another irresistible episode of Spanish Loops! This week, Fran and I drive you through the sugary world of Madrid’s sweet tooth. That’s right, this city isn’t just about art, nightlife, and tapas. It’s also about centuries of tradition baked into every pastry that graces its cafés, bakeries, and neighborhood streets.Imagine strolling through Madrid month by month, guided by a calendar of flavors. In January, it’s the royal crown of

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S3, Ep : 4. Spain’s Secret Hero of the American...

Spanish Loops ·

2025/09/03

Hey Chicos,It’s Jorge and Fran from Spanish Loops, and today we are rolling out a blockbuster: The life, grit, and legacy of Bernardo de Gálvez. The Spanish powerhouse who helped to shape the early United States. If you’ve heard the Revolution told only through Boston and Philadelphia, buckle up. We’re headingsouth to New Orleans, the Mississippi, and Pensacola, where Gálvez played chess while others played checkers.This episode gets into bold raids on British forts, secret supply lines down the

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