Spanish Loops

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 candlel...

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...

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 t...

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. T...

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 l...

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, w...

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....

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 strollin...

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 oth...

Hola Amigos and welcome back to the show. We are Fran and Jorge and today we are opening a chapter that Spain still feels in its bones: ETA. How a clandestine group turned terror into a political gambit, shaking streets from San Sebastián to Madrid and beyond. We will rewind to the last breath of Franco’s dictatorship, when the country was brittle, fearful, and ripe for sparks. ETA stepped in with...

Hola! It’s Jorge and Fran from Spanish Loops, sneaking again into your earbuds like a surprise tapas plate at midnight: witty, chilled, and absolutely unmissable. We’ve got a killer episode lined up. This global anti tourism wave that is crossing Europe. And about Spain, especially in the sunny but mad Catalonia and the Canary Islands. Think less of a vacay checklist and more locals saying, “Wow,...

Hola, amigos Loopers! Welcome back to Spanish Loops, where we roll through the sounds of Spanish music and culture. This week, we are informing about some spectacular, soul stirring world of musical organs in Spain. Majestic pipe organ marvels that have been singing with centuries of history, artistry, and regional flair. Across the country, these instruments stand out thanks to unique features li...

Hello friends, and welcome back to Spanish Loops, your go to podcast for cultural lessons into Spain’s rich history and how it shapes our modern life. In today’s episode, we rewind to the early days of Spanish television. A time when TV meant black and white screens, rabbit ear antennas, and a strong dose of hope. Under Franco’s dictatorship, television broadcasting wasn’t just limited. It was a b...

Hola! Welcome back to Spanish Loops, your weekly dose of Spain with a twist and today, we're diving c*j*nes first into the spicy world of Spanish expressions! Yes, you heard right. This week’s episode is all about that one bold, magical, untranslatable word: c*j*nes. It’s not just anatomy, my friends: it’s attitude, emotion, frustration, pride… even surprise! Depending on the context, c*j*nes...

Hola! And welcome back to another episode of Spanish Loops where we get deep into the heart of Spanish culture, history, and the untold stories behind the landmarks youthought you knew. This week, we are heading off the beaten path (again), and it’s worth it. Right in the heart of Madrid, just a stone’s throw from the Prado and the Reina Sofía Museums, lies one of the city’s most overlooked treasu...

Hello, hello, and welcome back to Spanish Loops! Your weekly journey into the heart of Spain’s living culture! And this week we’re going high… literally!  Today, we are heading to Catalonia to explore one of the most breath taking, gravity defying traditions in all of Spain: Los Castellers. These human towers, real people climbing on top of each other up to ten stories high, have been rising into...

Hola Chicos and welcome back to Spanish Loops! You’re tuning in to a brand new episode that will take you straight into the heart of Spanish culture by exploring four “must read” books that reveal the soul of Spain. From street smarts to epic ideals, and its wounds through history and memory. Stick around as we are unpacking everything.  -Lazarillo de Tormes. The original Spanish picaresque: funny...

Hola Spanish Loops family!  Welcome back to another fresh chapter of your favourite culture packed podcast. This week, we touch something that’s as authentically  Madrileño  as churros con chocolate. El Rastro! If you’ve ever been to Madrid on a Sunday morning, chances are you have wandered into this colourful, chaotic, and absolutely magical street market. But El Rastro is more than just a flea m...

Hola Loopers, and welcome back to another exciting chapter of Spanish Loops! Today we bring you a special episode that blends royalty, history, and the future of Spain. All in one powerful loop! Today, we shift our spotlight to none other than Her Royal Highness Princess Leonor of Spain, the next in line to the Spanish throne, and what a journey she is riding!  From her early days in the royal spo...

Hello Loopers, welcome back to the Spanish Loops podcast!  This week we touch a piece of story that smells like cinnamon, sounds like conquest and feels like the turning of an empire. In this week's episode, we are blending a heady mix of spices, power and destiny. We'll explore how the obsession with exotic spices fired up massive changes across the globe and how this connects into the ri...

Hello and welcome back to Spanish Loops! Today, we discover to you one of Madrid’s best kept cultural treasures: The Royal Tapestry Factory (Real Fábrica de Tapices). Founded in 1721 under the reign of King Philip V, this iconic institution has stood the test of time for over 300 years. What began as a royal initiative to enrich Royal Palaces with exquisite tapestries, soon became a cornerstone of...

Hello again, dear Loopers!  Welcome to another exciting episode of  Spanish Loops ! We are Fran and Jorge, and as always, we join forces together.  Today we have something truly special lined up for you. Get ready to embark on a virtual journey through one of the most iconic and majestic museums in the world. Yes, we are talking about the Museo del Prado, located right in the heart of Madrid, Spai...

Ladies, gentlemen, and podcast lovers across the world, welcome back to your favourite weekly program into Spanish culture!  That’s right, it’s time for another episode of Spanish Loops! In today's episode, you’re in for a treat. Francisco and Jorge are tipping their hats, literally and figuratively, as they unravel one of Spain’s most surprising cultural treasures. We’re talking about... head...

Hey Loopers! Welcome back to another episode of  Spanish Loops . So today, Fran and I are talking about something kind of surprising: the evolution of Spain’s railway system. And get this... it  didn't  even start on the Iberian Peninsula! Nope, the first tracks were actually laid overseas. Wild, right? Soon after, though, the very first railway line  did  pop up in Spain mainland, and from th...

Hey Chicos!  Francisco and I just dropped a brand-new episode of Spanish Loops — and trust me, it’s really interesting. We’re diving into the huge moment the world just witnessed: the election of Pope Leo XIV, the brand-new leader of the Catholic Church and head of the Vatican City State. What’s fascinating? He’s Pope number 267 in history and only the third non-European pope ever elected.  That a...