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When in Spain Podcast Episodes
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Paul Burge
Sep 26, 2021
Sounds that make you sound Spanish - ¡Buah! ¡Anda! ¡Hala! ¡Uy! ¡Puf! - Podcast episode 105
Want to sound super Spanish? I run through ten useful and fun Spanish interjections that you can pepper your conversations with.
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Paul Burge
Sep 22, 2021
Almería & Cabo de Gata - Cowboys, Pirates, Wild Beaches & A Sea of Plastic - Episode 104
In this episode I take you on a trip around Spain's most arid provinces, Almería. Listen to the episode using the player below or find it...
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Paul Burge
Sep 2, 2021
Cycling Southern Spain with Chris Atkin -When in Spain podcast episode 103
Chris Atkin, author of his new book, (Just As Well) It's Not About The Bike: A Journey Across Southern Spain, joins me in this episode.
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Paul Burge
Aug 3, 2021
A day trip to Brihuega's lavender fields and Guadalajara - When in Spain podcast episode 102
Join us for a day trip to the charming medieval town of Brihuega and its beautiful lavender fields.
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Paul Burge
Jul 20, 2021
Madrid's public transport with Sarah Willats - Trains, Tickets, Tips & Trips - Episode 101
Sarah Willats joins me to talk about Madrid's public transport network, how to get the best out of it, tickets, passes and trips whether...
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Paul Burge
Jun 4, 2021
The Walking Museum of The Spanish Civil War with Nick Lloyd - Podcast episode 99
Writer, historian and guide, Nick Lloyd walks us through Barcelona to explore the history of the Spanish Civil War and the city's...
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Paul Burge
May 17, 2021
Speaking Andaluz & life in Andalucía with Adam Harrison from El Inglés Andaluz - Ep.98
Think you can speak Spanish? Think again if you move to Andalucía! Adam Harrison moved to Huelva province seven years ago and realised...
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Paul Burge
Apr 3, 2021
Loco for locos! Slow trains around Spain with travel writer Tom Chesshyre - When in Spain episode 97
Travel journalist and writer Tom Chesshyre joins me to talk about his slow train adventure all around Spain. As research for his latest...
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Paul Burge
Mar 18, 2021
Wandering Madrid and talking Cost of Living in Spain - When in Spain podcast episode 96
This week a hybrid episode! Lots of sounds of Madrid as I wander its squares, shops and markets and stop off in a few cafes and bars....
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Paul Burge
Feb 26, 2021
Spain's liquid gold: olive oil adventures with Lucas Soler - When in Spain podcast episode 95
We transport ourselves to the majestic olive groves of Jaén to talk all about Spanish olive oil with special guest and olive oil...
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Paul Burge
Feb 22, 2021
Mallorca with Gina Vasquez: Miró, Michael Douglas & Missionaries - When in Spain podcast episode 94
We're back in the Balearic islands after being on Menorca last episode. This week on the When in Spain podcast, we visit the largest of...
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Paul Burge
Feb 12, 2021
Sketches of Menorca - deep water, mayonnaise, horses' private parts, gin & Georgian palaces Ep.93
In this episode we delve into the curious history, unique culture and untouched landscape of the balearic island of Menorca. Joining us...
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Paul Burge
Jan 27, 2021
Spain's secret beaches, rivers, waterfalls, canyons & caves with Lola Culsán & John Weller - Ep.92
Avid swimmers Lola Culsán & John Weller share some of Spain's most beautiful, secret swimming locations both inland and on the coasts.
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Paul Burge
Jan 10, 2021
How to buy property in Spain - When in Spain Podcast Episode 91
Planning to buy a property in Spain? Maybe it's a future ambition to own your dream Spanish home. Whatever the case, this episode will...
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Paul Burge
Dec 31, 2020
Seville and slow, sustainable travel with Aldara Arias Saavedra - Podcast episode 90
Sit back and join us for some armchair travel to the capital of Andalucía. That's right we're of to the 2,200-year-old city of Seville or...
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Paul Burge
Dec 21, 2020
Starting from zero in Spain at 70 – Personal story of Hollywood director & author Marsha Scarbrough
Thinking about moving to Spain? Think it's too late? Join me to hear the inspirational story of Marsha Scarbrough who proves it's never...
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Paul Burge
Dec 13, 2020
Sephardic Roots – Jews in Spain & Sephardic Ancestry Citizenship - Episode 88
In this episode of The When in Spain podcast we're talking about Jewish history or Sephardic history in Spain - to use the Hebrew word....
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Paul Burge
Dec 8, 2020
The Basque Country with David Bumstead - When in Spain podcast episode 87
Drizzle, green hills, pintxos, cider, pelota & bull running. We must be talking The Basque Country! Tucked into the corner of...
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Paul Burge
Nov 26, 2020
Covid - a mixed blessing for Spanish politics, economy & society? With Alan McGuire - Episode 86
Madrid-based British writer and podcaster, Alan McGuire joins the When in Spain podcast to talk about Spanish politics pre & post Covid.
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Paul Burge
Oct 27, 2020
Ernest Hemingway’s Madrid with historian Stephen Drake-Jones - Episode 85
American writer and journalist, Ernest Hemingway's relationship with Madrid and wider Spain.
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Paul Burge
Oct 8, 2020
Spain: today's issues & future challenges with William Chislett - When in Spain episode 84
In this second episode talking to writer & journalist William Chislett we look at Spain's economic, societal and political problems.
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Paul Burge
Oct 3, 2020
The death of Franco & Spain's transition to democracy with William Chislett - Podcast Episode 83
The fascinating and monumental period in Spanish history – The death of Franco in 1975 and Spain's transition to democracy that followed.
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Paul Burge
Sep 28, 2020
Charming Chinchón - Garlic, Goya, Anis, John Wayne & a picture-perfect plaza - Episode 82
Join me for a walk around a little slice of deep Spain, right on Madrid's doorstep. Chinchón is just 45km from Madrid but worlds apart.
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Paul Burge
Sep 15, 2020
Aranjuez - A day trip to Spain's Petit Paris - When in Spain Podcast Episode 81
Join me for a day out to the grand Royal City of Aranjuez. Wander with me as I explore this opulent, former Royal Spring retreat.
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Paul Burge
Sep 8, 2020
The world of Sherry with culinary adventurer Annie B - When in Spain Episode 80
I find out all about that famous Spanish wine, Sherry with Annie Manson – aka Annie B! History, varieties, The Sherry Triangle & production.
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Paul Burge
Sep 1, 2020
Ask me anything! When in Spain Listeners' questions answered. Spain & my Spain story + lots more...
I asked When in Spain listeners to "ask me anything".
About Spain that is - and my life here plus other insights. Here are my answers!
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Paul Burge
Aug 25, 2020
Spain side trip special: When in Portugal - Lisbon & Madeira - When in Spain episode 77
We take a mini break from Spain as I take you with us on a trip to Lisbon and on to the magical sub-tropical island of Madeira.
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Paul Burge
Jul 29, 2020
Spain's scrap cathedral - An ex-monk's 60-year labour of faith, devotion & castoffs - Episode 76
A tour of Spain’s most eccentric cathedral. The structure has been built by Don Justo using only recycled, scavenged and recycled materials.
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Paul Burge
Jul 16, 2020
Living in La Mancha - Valdepeñas, Wine, Quixote & small town life in Spain - When in Spain Ep.75
I take a trip two hours south of Madrid to the town of Valdepeñas with three friends. Think wine, windmills and of course Don Quixote.
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Paul Burge
Jun 29, 2020
20 do's and don'ts when you're in Spain - Insights for an authentic Spanish experience! Ep.74
A round up of do's and don'ts to make your experience in Spain as authentic and enjoyable as possible.
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Paul Burge
Jun 12, 2020
Madrid secrets by bike - Masonic mysteries, an assassination, pelota & fishy streets - Episode 73
Hop on and ride with me as I cycle Madrid's streets to uncover some curious secrets and hidden gems of the Spanish capital.
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Paul Burge
May 23, 2020
Granada - Spain's Moorish heart with Marta Sánchez from Bite Granada - When in Spain Episode 72
In this episode, I'm joined by Marta Sanchéz to find out everything you need to know about the must-visit Spanish city of Granada.
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Paul Burge
May 8, 2020
Córdoba's Patios Fiesta with Karen Rosenblum from Travel Spain! | When in Spain podcast episode 71
This week we´re heading to Códoba´s annual Fiesta de los Patios. Joining us we have an expert guide, Karen Rosenblum.
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Paul Burge
May 2, 2020
Self-sufficiency in Extremadura with author Paul Richardson | When in Spain podcast Episode 70
Author and journalist Paul Richardson joins me to talk about life living off-grid on his farm El Chabolino in deep Extremadura
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Paul Burge
Apr 24, 2020
La hora del vermut – Spain’s favourite aperitif with Paula Móvil from La Vermutería Pop-up | Ep.69
I explore the world of this fortified wine and its culture with Paula Móvil, lifestyle editor from Conde Nast Traveler.
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Paul Burge
Apr 21, 2020
Foodies in Madrid - Best bites (& sips). Plus why do you listen to When in Spain? | Episode 68
A round-up of some of my favourite food and drink episodes from last year. Ñam!
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Paul Burge
Apr 19, 2020
Paella & pyrotechnics - A Valencia walking tour with photographer Paul Knowles | When in Spain Ep.67
We're talking and walking Spain's third biggest city - the beautiful Mediterranean city of Valencia.
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Paul Burge
Mar 30, 2020
Málaga & The Costa del Sol with travel journalist Lisa Francesca Nand | When in Spain podcast Ep.66
This week I'm joined by travel journalist and host of The Big Travel Podcast, Lisa Francesca Nand to talk Málaga.
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Paul Burge
Mar 25, 2020
Documenting Madrid's Romani community with photographer Michael Damanti | When in Spain episode 65
In this episode of the When in Spain podcast I talk to Mike Damanti, a professional photographer who documents Madrid´s Romani community.
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Paul Burge
Mar 11, 2020
Treading Toledo's 2000-year history: Mosques, Monasteries & Synagogues | When in Spain podcast Ep.64
I pound the steep and winding cobbled streets of the former Spanish capital, Toledo. I discover its incredibly rich and varied history.
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Paul Burge
Mar 5, 2020
Zipping around Zaragoza – a weekend in the capital of Aragón | When in Spain podcast episode 63
Join me for a whirlwind wander around Zaragoza, the beautiful capital of the Spanish autonomous region of Aragón.
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Paul Burge
Feb 24, 2020
Comedy as an antidote to the frustrations of life in Spain with Richard Marshall | Ep.62
Comedian Richard Marshall from Madrid Stand Up Comedy talks to me about the frustration and isolation we can face when moving to Spain.
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Paul Burge
Feb 17, 2020
Moving to Spain a little later in life - a journey of personal growth with Cepee Tabibian | Ep.61
This week I talk to Cepee Tabibian about these issues and doubts that many of us have when considering making a big change in our lives.
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Paul Burge
Feb 10, 2020
12 Favourite Madrid Streets - Exploding Markets, Weddings, Poodles, Pride, Tapas, Art & Piss! Ep.60
Join me and Karen Rosenblum as we wander around the Spanish capital and compile a list of our 12 favourite Madrid streets.
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Paul Burge
Feb 3, 2020
Secrets of the Menú del Día - The history & future of Spain's lunchtime meal deal - Episode 59
Join me and journalist, Fiona Govan as we eat our way through a Menú del Día and talk about the fascinating history behind it.
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Paul Burge
Jan 28, 2020
A nation of gamblers? - Spanish lotteries, bingo, casinos & their history - Podcast Episode 58
Yes, betting is big business and there LOTS of way to gamble in Spain. I look at the numerous lotteries, bingo culture and of course casinos
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Paul Burge
Jan 16, 2020
Madrid's comedy scene with comedians Tricia Audette & Juan Dávila - When in Spain podcast episode 57
The Madrid comedy scene and a look at bilingual sense humour and how Spanish life inspires comedy.
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Paul Burge
Jan 9, 2020
Winter warmth in Gran Canaria - Exploring Canary Island life with Alex Bramwell - Episode 56
I meet up with Gran Canaria-born photographer and all-round Canary Island expert, Alex Bramwell to explore what Gran Canaria has to offer.
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Paul Burge
Dec 3, 2019
Comparing casas: the Spanish home & its curiosities - When in Spain episode 55
I've noticed many interesting little idiosyncrasies of apartment living in Spain. I look at the differences i´ve found in Spanish homes.
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Paul Burge
Nov 20, 2019
A moving to Spain checklist with relocation coach Molly Piccavey - When in Spain podcast episode 54
Are you thinking about making the move to Spain? I chat with relocation coach Molly Piccavey about houses, work, healthcare & paperwork.
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about
When in Spain
From tapas to trains, conquests to quesos, fiestas to fabada & bulerías to bidets - the When in Spain podcast takes you on a weekly audio journey through Spanish lifestyle, culture, history, food, people, places & spaces.
Highlands to islands, sand to sierra. Pack your bags for a lively journey around Spain as we rub shoulders with the crowds at Madrid's Rastro market, get lost in the mountains of Asturias, scorch our feet on the dunes of Gran Canaria and much more.
Along the way we're joined by special guests - authors, comedians, guides, dancers, bloggers, activists, photographers, business owners and everyday people who have made Spain their home.
There's always something fascinating to learn about one of the world's most visited countries - España.
¡Vamos!
The voice
behind the podcast
¡Hola!
I’m Paul Burge, the voice behind the When in Spain podcast show.
I started When in Spain in 2018 as a hobby and creative outlet, also I love sharing Spain with fellow Spain fans.
The show has since become one of the most popular podcasts about Spain.
When in Spain is recorded weekly, usually in Madrid where I live, but often in other parts of Spain that I travel to.
E-mail me wheninspain1@outlook.com
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