Hispanophiles Podcast

Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix!  In this episode, James and Mistique explore the history of the Spanish Grand Prix through the ages from the nascent era of motorracing in Spain and look to the future and the shock decision to move the race to Madrid in 2026. The halcyon days of pre-civil war Grand Prix racing were soon replaced with decades of tragedy, heartbrea...

Yes, we know the title is a bit clickbaity.... but not everything that glitters is gold!!  In this episode, the Hispanophiles let it all out as Silvano, Mistique and James sit down and discuss the 3 things they hate most about living in Barcelona - as well as working out what we can do to fix them.  Things got heated in the podcast booth.... Do you agree with our choices? Thanks for listening and...

¡Hola chicos! In this episode the Hispanophiles learn all about the wild life of Salvador Dali, one of the most celebrated and vilified artists of all time. In spite of a difficult childhood, his outrageous talent and wild curiosity paved the way for his emergence as a cultural icon and international rockstar living in his own time. But Dali's genius, originality and flare were often overshad...

Welcome to Seville - capital of Andalusia and one of the most distinctive and fascinating cities not just in Spain, not just in Europe, but in the entire world! In this episode the Hispanophiles take a trip to the ancient city to uncover its magnificent past, unearth some of its dark secrets and point out some of the most breath-taking sites Seville has to offer. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites t...

In episode 003, the Hispanophiles delve into the history books to understand the evolution of the tourism industry in Spain and how it became one of the world's most popular holiday destinations! Your hosts examine how Spain transformed itself through the 20th century, the incredible impact international tourism had for the Spanish (economically and culturally), what the future for Spanish to...

In this episode, the Hispanophiles explore Spain's extraordinary geography, from the top of the highest mountains to the bottom of the deepest rivers. Taking a step back, the Hispanophiles ask the big questions about the country's main geographical features while also sharing their thoughts on some of their earliest culture shocks in Spain. Enjoy!

The Hispanophiles Podcast is live!! In the very first episode, Silvano, Mistique and James discuss their "origin stories" and how they made the bold decision to move to Spain as well as their initial impressions of the city where they all first met - Barcelona. Thanks for listening!!