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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…
Episodes
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S3, Ep : 63. Palma Cathedral: Eight Centuries of Art
Hola Loopers! Here we are again, with another little journey through Spain, and this week we're heading to the beautiful island of Mallorca. More specifically…
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S3, Ep : 62. Federico Garcia Lorca, La Bola Negra, and Spain’s Buried Truth
Have you ever wondered what happens when a society decides that someone is simply not allowed to be who they are? Not because they have hurt anybody, not…
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S3, Ep : 61. Spain’s Black Legend: History, Propaganda and Legacy
Hello, Loopers! Lovely to be back with you for another episode of Spanish Loops. This week, we’re talking about something that has followed Spain around for…
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S3, Ep : 60. Talaiotic Culture. The unknown Menorca Island.
Hello there, Loopers! Welcome back to another episode of Spanish Loops. This week, we are heading to a very special corner of Spain: the island of Menorca. And…
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S3, EP : 59. Ronda: Where History Meets the Andalusian Sky
Hello, Loopers, and welcome back to Spanish Loops! This week, Fran and I are taking you to a place that, for me, is impossible to forget: Ronda, in the…
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S3, Ep : 58. The Delicious Flavours and Stories of Balearic Island Gastronomy
What happens when you put four Mediterranean islands, centuries of history, the sea, the countryside, and some seriously good cooks around the same table? You…
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S3, Ep : 57. How Spain Gives Retirees Holidays Worth Taking
Have you ever wondered what happens when a country decides that retirement should come with a little sunshine, a nice hotel, and a holiday? Well… Spain has an…
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S3, Ep : 56. Granada’s Royal Chapel: Where Spain’s History Rests
There’s a place in Granada where history doesn’t simply sit behind glass or on the pages of a textbook. It’s right there, in front of you and carved into…
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S3, Ep : 55. The Spanish Dollar: The Coin That Ruled Global Trade
You know what I love about history? Sometimes you discover something that makes you think, “Wait… how did I never know this?” So, imagine we’re having a beer…
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S3, Ep : 54. From Guide Dogs to Bulls: Animals in Spain
This week on Spanish Loops, we’re talking about animals in Spain and, yes, there is a lot more to this story than cute dogs and cats. Spain has changed…
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S3 : Ep 53. Hey!, Come closer… Let’s Talk About the Spanish Royals
Okay… come a little closer. I have something to tell you. Well… actually, you probably already know most of it. But somehow, when we talk about the Spanish…
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S3, Ep : 52. Best Souvenirs to Buy in Spain.
Not every souvenir from Spain deserves a place in your suitcase. Let's be honest. We've all seen the flamenco dolls with plastic smiles, the tiny black bulls…
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S3, Ep : 51. Spain's Healthcare & Pension System: The Complete Story.
What Happens After Payday in Spain? You May Be Surprised. Have you ever stopped to think about where all those deductions on a Spanish pay check actually go?…
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S3, Ep : 50. Pirates, Corsairs, and Buccaneers: The untold war that built empires.
Have you ever wondered what the real difference is between a pirate, a corsair, and a buccaneer? Most of us use those words as if they all mean the same…
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S3, Ep : 49. The River That Changed Madrid Forever.
What if I told you that the story that changed Madrid forever isn't about kings, battles, or royal palaces... it's about water? Sounds strange, doesn't it?…
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S3, Ep: 48. The Forgotten Spanish Genius Behind Every Modern Space Suit.
Hola Chicos! Have you ever stopped to think about what Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, NASA... and Spain all have in common? Most people would probably say, "Nothing."…
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S3, Ep : 47. America's Independence: Spain's Forgotten Secret Story.
Did you know that one of the biggest stories behind American Independence is rarely told? With the 4th of July just around the corner, this week's episode of…
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S3, Ep : 46. Spain's Wildest Wine Battle Festival Explained Today.
Welcome back to Spanish Loops, the podcast where Spain comes alive through its stories, traditions, legends, and unforgettable experiences! This week, Fran and…
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S3, Ep : 45. Mallorca's Three Royal Palaces: Secrets, Kings, Legends.
Hello there, Amigos! What do a medieval fortress, a seaside royal residence, and centuries of Mediterranean intrigue have in common? Mallorca. This week on…
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S3, Ep : 44. Stradivarius in Spain: Royal Strings and Hidden History.
When people think of Antonio Stradivari, better known as Stradivarius, they immediately think of Italy. After all, the legendary luthier crafted his…
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S3, Ep: 43. Spain’s Holy Grails: Mystery, Faith, Legends, And Secrets.
As Pope Pope Leo XIV prepares for his visit to Valencia, one of Spain’s greatest religious mysteries is once again back in the spotlight: the search for the…
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S3. Ep : 42. The Maverick Mind of Miguel de Unamuno.
Welcome back to Spanish Loops, the podcast where we untangle the complex, beautiful, and often turbulent threads of Spanish history, culture, and identity. I’m…
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S3, Ep : 41. Balearic Islands: Hidden Spanish History and Secrets.
Hello and a very warm welcome to all our listeners across the waves! You are tuning into Spanish Loops, the podcast that connects the dots of Spain's vibrant…
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S3, Ep : 40. Eurovision: From Postwar Dream to Global Stage.
What started in 1956 as a modest experiment in unity has evolved into one of the world’s most watched live music events. The Eurovision Song Contest was born…
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S3, Ep : 39. Chopin Mallorca Secrets Love Illness Genius Uncovered.
Frédéric Chopin wasn’t just a composer. He was a fragile genius wrapped in elegance, intensity, and quiet rebellion. Born in 1810, he grew into one of the most…
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S3, Ep : 38. Sherry Secrets: Spain’s Legendary Wine Story.
Hey everyone, welcome back to Spanish Loops! We are Jorge and Fran. Today… we’re taking you straight to the south of Spain, where history, culture, and flavor…
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S3, Ep : 37. Sant Jordi: Love, Roses & Books.
Hola Chicos! Welcome back to Spanish Loops! Today we talk about one of the most beautiful and honestly, unique traditions in Spain: Sant Jordi in Catalonia…
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S3, Ep : 36. Hidden Chains: The Untold Story of Slavery
Welcome back to Spanish Loops. This week, we take on a subject that is as uncomfortable as it is essential: slavery. Not just the version most people…
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S3, Ep : 35. Spain vs USA: The Real Everyday Differences and Life Explained.
Let us ask you something… How different is life, really, between Spain and the United States? Because we all think we know the answer, right? Big houses, big…
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S3, Ep : 34. Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained Simply: Power, Roles, Meaning
Hola Chicos, welcome back to Spanish Loops. This week, we’re stepping inside one of the most structured, fascinating systems in the world: the hierarchy of the…
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S 3, ep : 33. Cava: Spain’s Sparkling Wine Tradition.From Champagne to Global Celebration.
In this episode of Spanish Loops, we uncork the fascinating story behind cava, Spain’s most famous sparkling wine and one of the country’s most recognizable…
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S3, Ep : 32. Before Barcelona: The Roman City of Barcino That Built a Global Icon.
Barcelona is famous for its modern life, stunning architecture, and Mediterranean energy, but its story began more than two thousand years ago. In this episode…
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S3, Ep : 31. Sara Montiel: Spain’s First Hollywood Trailblazer.
While the world watches the Academy Awards, Spanish Loops revisits the extraordinary story of Sara Montiel, the very first Spanish woman to achieve major…
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S3, Ep : 30. Spain’s Aperitivo Ritual: Sip, Savor, Socialize.
S3, Ep : 30. Spain’s Aperitivo Ritual: Sip, Savor, Socialize. Hola amigos, Jorge and Fran here from Spanish Loops… and this week we’re talking about something…
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S3, Ep : 29. Spain's Cheesecake Craze: Sweet obsession Unleashed.
Spain has officially lost its mind… for cheesecake. What was once a discreet indulgence reserved for select tables has become a full-blown national pilgrimage…
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S3, Ep : 28. Who can own weapons in Spain and why.
This week on Spanish Loops, the podcast turns its spotlight on a topic that sparks endless curiosity, strong opinions, and more than a few misconceptions…
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S3, Ep : 27. DNA of Spain: Who We Really Are.
Spain is not a single story. It’s a living archive of human history. And it’s written in our DNA. In this episode of Spanish Loops, Fran and I explore Spanish…
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S,3, Ep : 26. Spain, the Sea & the EU: Tuna, Cod and the Fishing Soul of a Nation.
Spain has always lived facing the sea. And not just for the views. In this new episode of Spanish Loops, we (literally) dive into one of the most fascinating…
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S3, Ep : 25. Madrid Market Magic: Foodie Treasures from Farmers to Fleas
Welcome back to Spanish Loops, the show where we explore the heartbeats of Spain and this week we walk through Madrid’s market culture. If you think markets…
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S3, Ep : 24. Paradores of Spain: Sleeping in History, Chasing the Eclipse
S3, Ep : 24. Paradores of Spain: Sleeping in History, Chasing the Eclipse In this new episode of Spanish Loops, we travel through one of Spain’s most unique…
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S:3, Ep : 23. Mudejar vs Arabic Art: The Hidden Language of Spain’s Architecture
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…
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S3, Ep : 22. From Madrid to the Heavens: The Phrase That Defined a City
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…
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S3, Ep : 21. What are we thankful for in 2025.
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…
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S3, Ep : 20. From Kings to Counts: Spain’s Noble Secrets
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…
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S3, Ep : 19. Cádiz: Where Ancient Seas Shaped Southern Spain
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…
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S3, Ep : 18. Exploring Spain’s Romerías and Pilgrimages Through Tradition, Culture, and Journey
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…
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S3, ep : 17. Eugenia de Montijo: Spain 's trailblazing Empress.
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…
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S3, Ep : 16. Picasso Revealed: The lovers and passions behind his iconic art.
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…
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S3, Ep : 15. Aviator Ramón Franco battled dictators, ideologies, and his own bloodline.
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…
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S3, Ep : 14. Madrid’s Hidden Ocean: Inside the World’s Second Largest Fish Market.
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…
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S3, Ep : 13. Exploring La Casa de Alba, Spain's Timeless Noble Dynasty.
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…
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S3, Ep : 12. Ghosts of Spain: Haunted legends & real encounters.
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…
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S3, Ep: 11. Exploring Andalusia: A Journey Through Tapas Traditions.
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…
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S3, Ep: 10. Thermal Spas and Wellness Retreats in Spain.
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…
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S3, Ep : 9. Madrid and the Cathedral of Almudena: Politics, Faith, Architecture, and Time
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…
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S3, Ep : 8. Decoding the Hand of Irulegui’s Ancient Secrets
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…
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S3, Ep : 7. Unveiling the Stories of Churches, Basilicas, Cathedrals
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…
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S3, Ep : 6. Barcelona for sweet toothers.
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…
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S3, Ep : 5. Madrid for sweet toothers.
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…
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S3, Ep : 4. Spain’s Secret Hero of the American Revolution: Bernardo de Gálvez.
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…