Spanish Loops

Next December 3rd, is the festivity of Saint Francisco Javier. In this amazing episode, Fran exposes the exiting and thrilling life of this person who changed the course of religious standards. Co-host Jorge participates as the interviewer challenging Fran about his devotion and passion about this man who became a Saint. The facts behind, are unbelievable and jaw dropping! Join in, buckle up, and...

A must destination country, Spain, having so many sites designated by Unesco. Being in the top 3 list, it could be a good reason to visit. Some places are world known, some others not so popular but yet remarkable and worth to be into the list.  Maybe it could be your reason to come and see some of them. Listen to Jorge and Francisco how passionate and proud they are about some of these place...

Yes, they went on a live video broadcast over Facebook. Can you believe how cheeky these two guys are? But... They had a good reason, they wanted to celebrate with you all, the upcoming big Festivity known as Thanksgiving. Just a short review of this traditional Holiday and some comparison with Europe at the time the celebration started. This recording is the raw sound of the live show. To watch t...

Yes. As the title of this episode says, Spain is the largest producer of Olive Oil in the whole world.  Jorge and Francisco, again impress us with this fact, unknown to most of the people. There are traditional facts that made this country find one of its pillars of the national economy.  Learn the trick to get "real" Spanish oil at your local store, and listen to all curiosities they al...

People´s attitude in Spain is different. They look at life from a different perspective. Enjoying life is the priority and there are some facts, that might no be observed from an outsider, but are "must to" for locals.  As usual, our friends Jorge and Francisco teach us from their personal point of view what their inputs are in this matter. Believe or not, there are many differences depending...

It's Halloween. It's scary... How come people can travel once they die? Everything is possible. Believe it or not, our beloved friends Jorge and Francisco found a connection among this tradition so much rooted in many countries, and some Historical personalities from Spain. Sounds creepy but the curiosities are jaw dropping.  Trick or treat? Happy (and scary) listening!

Did you know Spain is the largest wine producer in the world? Jorge and Francisco reveals this little known fact with all of us. Sure is a surprise! Behind the scenes of the extremely quality there is a story. Historical facts, together with actual facts, brings Spanish wines to the top of the list in many world recognized summeliers. Something unthinkable only a few years ago. Toasting with you,...

Christopher Columbus. Controversial, for some people a hero, for others a tirant. There are so many things to learn about this episode of History... Jorge and Francisco are expressing here historical facts, leyends and some gossips of the time in a period of history thar marked a before and after of world facts. Let them know what you knew about it and your surprises finding out by listening to th...

Season 2 of Spanish Loops is here! and what a way to start. Francisco and Jorge are, again, giving us tips and bits of the hidden gem in North of Spain. The city of Bilbao. Once the New York Times headlined an article "The Bilbao Effect". It shows how a city can be transformed from a slam, to one of the most glamourous places in the world. Obviously, all had a process but the icing on the cake was...

Almost one year ago, one of our friends convinced the other to do something challenging for both. The result is what you hear today, last week and what comes in the future. They thank you all for the loyalty on this first season and hopefully enjoy season 2. Happy listening!

And finally, Francisco and Jorge comes to explain th end of one of the most extensive periods of domination of a culture in a conquered land, where still today, 532 years after, remains part of that way of life. The legacy left behind is so valuable, that makes today´s history, unique. With the hope you have enjoyed this mini-series of history, our friends keep waiting for you until next week. Hav...

1212. The Battle of the "Navas de Tolosa". A crucial step on that period. Only one risky chance to continue for the Christians. All or nothing. To know the consequences, learn with Jorge and Francisco what happened until 1492 when... Well, if you listen to this episode, you will know. Let us know your thoughts and happy listening. Our friends really hope you enjoy!.

Following from last week's, our friends make a review in time to teach the consequences and facts of a border line that marked the future of the creation of a country. Happy listening!

Year 711 till 1492. Almost 8 centuries of Arabic domination in a portion of land. Not only in genetics, but in way of life, cultural, architecture, farming..., the print left behind from that culture, is still today part of Spain's way of being. Francisco and Jorge release a series of four chapters dedicated to this important period of this land's History. Today's is dedicated to the invasion and...

In this peculiar episode, Jorge interviews Francisco on Fashion. The story behind this topic is fascinating and you will be surprised over the origins and how Spain is in the top of the rank. Learn how all that happened with our two friends. Happy listening!

This summer is being specially hot all over. Wild fires, heat waves, etc... How is this situation affecting to the tour industry and what can we all  do to help, and maybe avoid a major disaster? Francisco and Jorge express in this episode their point of view, how they are living this situation and how to join efforts to adapt some habits to this new normality in hotter Summers and not so col...

You will be really impressed when learning these inventions were developed and created in Spain and by Spaniards. As usual, our friends Jorge and Francisco, surprise us again with their informal attitude and sense of humour, talking about some historical facts from this little but great corner of the world. Their intention is to transmit the audience how proud they feel about many things that has...

What is "Siesta"? Why siesta is a must at some places in Spain. Our folks explains here today where that tradition comes from, and also they demystify the fact that some countries call them "lazy" Spaniards. On the contrary, Spain is classified as one of the most productive countries in the world, precisely because of their way of living. Bear in mind not to fall asleep while listening to this cha...

In today's chapter, our folks Fran and Jorge talk about one of the most pure "Castilians" cities in Spain, yet another UNESCO site. Not only the breath-taking walled complex is worth to be seen, also the gastronomy, history and religious backgrounds keeps attracting visitors, not only locals, but from all over the world. A hidden gem,  explained by our friends to give you an insight of what t...

In this episode is Francisco interviews Jorge who has more than personal attachments to this company. He shares his life experience from an insider point of view. There is more than you might believe behind that company and the people working for them.  As sight is considered the main sense of a human been, when lost, unless you live it at first hand, nobody stop to think how life can continu...

Hemingway placed Pamplona in the world map. Fascinated by that celebration, today is World known as one of the greatest festivals celebrated.  The vibe, ambience, atmosphere of the city is contagious to whoever is in town those days. And the party continues for 8 days! From the "Chupinazo" marking the inaugural ceremony, till "Pobre de mi" at midnight on the last day, you can experience a life tim...

Gay Pride is being celebrated in most of the world including Spain at the end of this month of June.  In this Episode our stars Francisco and Jorge explains how this country passed from a total repression to the LGBTQ+ community to become one of the most advanced in the world. Obviously, politics and the Transition to Democracy played a big role. Despite the obstacles of the new conservative...

Brexit took effect and the European Union was not going to stay quite. The disagreement left a sweet and sour taste in the EU political spectrum. For this time Jorge and Francisco give us in their chat, their personal points of view and also answer questions to one another. Also the big British community permanently in Spain and her islands, worried very much as they did not know, and still don't,...

Hemingway, running of the bulls, food and tapas paradise, Basque culture... So many reasons to visit this place!  Francisco shares his inputs in his homeland while Jorge ask for traveller's tips in what to do when in Pamplona. They hope you love this corner of Spain! Happy listening!

What are Tapas? What are they made of? Want to discover and learn?  By listening to Jorge and Fran in this chapter, you are going to get a master class in how to order, how to act and have fun eating this way.  Tradition converted in paradise in some places where friends gather around a glass of wine or beer and eat "gourmet" miniatures. Buen apetito and happy listening Chicos!!