PODCAST PORTUGAL

Podcast Portugal meets Ángel Monzón, founder of KAIS FC, building a football club from scratch in Lisbon and filming every step from Portugal’s seventh tier. Most people who dream of owning a football club never act on it. Ángel did. Originally from Madrid, he built his career in strategy consulting and investment banking before becoming chief of staff at a fast-growing startup that went on to a s...

Solar panels and batteries in Portugal: Solviva founder John Wallace explains system sizing, registration, EV charging and how to cut your electricity bills. With 260 to 300 days of sunshine a year and electricity prices that keep climbing, Portugal is one of Europe’s most compelling places to go solar. Yet many homeowners and businesses end up with systems that are poorly sized, unregistered or i...

Was Christopher Columbus a Portuguese prince born in Madeira? Dr Manuel Rosa on his new book, a vanished Polish king and a secret kept for centuries. For more than five centuries, Christopher Columbus has been remembered as an Italian weaver from Genoa. Dr Manuel Rosa believes that story is wrong. In this episode, Justin West welcomes Dr Rosa back to Podcast Portugal to discuss his new book, Colom...

Noah Hallett, a US startup consultant in Lisbon, shares his honest experience of moving to Portugal, from AIMA residency card queues to its startup scene. Moving to Portugal is often presented as a story of sunshine, safety and quality of life, and much of that is true. It is also worth hearing the other side, which is exactly what Noah Hallett brings to this episode. Originally from rural Califor...

Tomás Pedrosa of Paths of History explores Portuguese history, from WWII spies in Estoril and the James Bond story to the Battle of Aljubarrota. Portuguese history is far more connected to the wider world than most people realise, and few people tell that story with as much enthusiasm as Tomás Pedrosa. A licensed tour guide of nine years, working across Leiria, Sintra, Lisbon and central Portugal,...

Dr Bronwyn Holmes explains the science of stress, cortisol, hormones, visceral fat and vitamin D, and how chronic stress affects health, ageing and performance. In this episode of Podcast Portugal, Justin is joined by Dr Bronwyn Holmes for an in-depth conversation on the molecular biology of stress. Dr Holmes challenges the popular idea of adrenal fatigue, explaining that sustained stress causes t...

Explore the Portugal Golden Visa with Jason Swan: €500K investment options, funds vs business, family benefits, residency and the path to Portuguese citizenship. Portugal Golden Visa expert Jason Swan joins Podcast Portugal for Episode 4 to explain the programme in 2026, including €500,000 investment options, funds vs business, family inclusion, residency requirements, dual citizenship and the pot...

Digital nomads and remote workers: discover how The Digital PO Box gives you a secure, private mailing address anywhere in the world — no fixed home required. Ron and Justin dig into why banks, insurers and governments still lean on physical post for legally binding notices, and how an outdated address on file can quietly snowball into missed tax letters and real fines. They cover the crucial lega...

Portuguese-American historian Dr. Manuel Rosa has spent thirty-five years challenging the accepted story of Christopher Columbus, and in this episode of Podcast Portugal he explains why the man history remembers as an Italian weaver was, in his view, never Italian at all. Rosa traces the confusion to a fifteenth-century printing error in Rome that sent non-Spanish historians searching for a “Colom...

Sporting CP's clinical psychologist and sleep scientist, Dr Rui Pereira, joins Podcast Portugal to reveal how sleep science shapes elite football performance. In this episode, host Justin West sits down with Dr Rui Pereira, a clinical psychologist and sleep scientist who works within the medical department of Sporting Clube de Portugal, one of Portugal's most storied and passionately supported foo...

Portugal’s food and beverage sector continues to attract entrepreneurs from around the world, many of whom are drawn by the country’s lifestyle, culture and growing appreciation for premium artisan products. Among them is John Beeby, founder of Gran Sorvete, a company dedicated to producing handcrafted gelato and sorbet using carefully selected ingredients and traditional production methods. In th...

Portugal is home to some of Europe’s most remarkable megalithic monuments, yet many remain largely unknown outside specialist archaeological circles. Scattered across the countryside are ancient stone circles, dolmens, standing stones and sacred landscapes that predate many of the world’s most famous historical sites by thousands of years. In this fascinating episode of Podcast Portugal, Justin We...

Documentary filmmaker Heitor Carvalho talks to Podcast Portugal about Aldeias do Futuro and the rural regeneration and ecovillage movement reviving Portugal. In this episode, Justin West is joined by Heitor Carvalho, a Portuguese documentary filmmaker and cultural contributor closely associated with the country's rural regeneration and ecological transition movement. Heitor is best known for his f...

Planning a move to Portugal? Fresh Legal unpacks tax residency, visas and the legal and tax mistakes newcomers make, so you can relocate with real confidence. Relocating to Portugal is about much more than obtaining the right visa—it requires understanding the legal and tax framework that comes with building a new life in the country. In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we welcome the team from F...

Cristina Pereira explores how science, consciousness, Hellenistic astrology and personal resilience can help us better understand ourselves and navigate life's biggest challenges. Discover how science, spirituality, consciousness and personal growth intersect as Cristina Pereira explores resilience, self-awareness and modern wellbeing. Relocating our focus from external success to inner fulfilment...

What if the future of wellness grows in a mushroom farm in central Portimão? In this episode of Podcast Portugal, Claudia, founder of Gribb, explains how certified organic functional mushrooms, urban farming, sustainability and science-backed nutrition are reshaping the wellness industry while creating a more transparent and environmentally responsible future. The global wellness industry is worth...

Recent changes to Portuguese nationality legislation have raised important questions for foreign residents, investors and families planning their long-term future in Portugal. In this episode, Danielle Avidago from LVP Advogados discusses the main changes introduced by the new legal framework and explains how they may affect different categories of applicants, including Golden Visa holders, D Visa...

Portugal's Golden Visa remains one of Europe's most discussed residency-by-investment programmes. In this episode, Jason explains the differences between temporary residency, permanent residency, EU long-term resident status, and citizenship, while exploring investor motivations, market sentiment, and Portugal's continued appeal as a destination for international investors seeking flexibility, mob...

StartAbroad founder Anna Sosdian shares practical lessons from helping hundreds of families, retirees, professionals and digital nomads relocate successfully. Anna Sosdian and Zach Gerth are the co-founders of StartAbroad, a full-service international relocation company launched after the pair experienced twelve international relocations between them. Since founding the company in 2021, they have...

The creator of Global Food Quest, joins Podcast Portugal to discuss Portugal’s rich food culture, traditional fishing communities, regional wines, local festivals and why the country remains one of Europe’s most underrated culinary destinations. Discover how food connects people, cultures and communities. Originally from the UK and having lived around the world, Jamie shares how a lifelong passion...

How will demographics, ageing populations, migration, housing, and climate change shape the future of Portugal? In this episode of Podcast Portugal, demographic futurist Bradley Schurman explores why some cities prosper while others decline, what makes communities resilient, and how Portugal can position itself for long-term success.  In this fascinating episode of Podcast Portugal, we welcom...

What draws people from around the world to Portugal? In this episode of Podcast Portugal, Justin West sits down with actress, presenter and writer Kam Heskin to discuss her fascinating journey from Hollywood to the Algarve. From a successful career in film and television to spending time in Portugal and experiencing its unique lifestyle, Kam shares her thoughts on family, personal growth, Portugue...

Looking for a trusted real estate agent in Portugal or considering a move to Lisbon? In this episode of Podcast Portugal, Justin West sits down with Francisco DeVito, widely known as The Lisbon Agent , to explore Portugal’s thriving property market, the realities of relocating to Portugal, and what international buyers should know before investing in Portuguese real estate. From Lisbon property op...

Discover the world of Portuguese vinho de talha with the founders of Talha Mafia Wines , one of Portugal’s most exciting natural wine producers based in Vila de Frades, Alentejo — the historic heartland of amphora wine production. In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we explore Portugal’s ancient clay pot winemaking traditions, sustainable wine production, enotourism in the Alentejo, wine tasting...

In this episode of Podcast Portugal, Justin West speaks with Bruna Ramalho Galamba about artificial intelligence in archaeology, digital heritage preservation, science communication, and how Portugal’s past can be shared with wider modern audiences through technology, storytelling, and online media. The conversation explores how AI, photogrammetry, 3D modelling, and digital archaeology are transfo...