The Olive Press News Podcast

This episode is brought to you in association with: Stay Sure Expat - https://www.staysure.com/expat/ Reale Seguros - https://www.reale.es/expats/en The Olive Press - https://www.theolivepress.es/This episode covers intriguing stories from Spain, including a bizarre car ram raid at Malaga Airport, the impact of expats on local communities, and safety tips for travelers in Barcelona. Join us for in...

Ex-Premier League & England Footballer David Bentley joins us for an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud episode of the Rest is Spain podcast!  From the highs of playing with the iconic Arsenal 'Invincibles' squad and signing with Tottenham to becoming the first-ever Englishman to play in the Russian Premier League (with some unbelievable cash-in-hand stories from Rostov-on-Don 🇷🇺), David do...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Olive Press Mafia Podcast 🇪🇸This week, the conversation gets personal as Alessio shares stories and insight into his Sicilian roots, growing up around the culture and legacy of the Mafia in southern Italy. We explore how organised crime evolved from Sicily to Spain’s Costas, and how criminal networks established themselves along the Mediterranean coast. The epi...

This episode is brought to you in association with:Stay Sure Expat - https://www.staysure.com/expat/Reale Seguros - https://www.reale.es/expats/enThe Olive Press - https://www.theolivepress.es/Join us as we explore the latest political, social, and cultural developments between Spain and the UK, with insights from journalists and experts. This episode features discussions on Brexit reversals, UK p...

Welcome to "The Rest is Spain" podcast - Mafia Special part two! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the infamous “Costa del Crime” era of the 1970s and 80s, when Spain’s southern coast became a hotspot for gangsters, fugitives, and organised crime figures from across Europe. From high-profile hideouts to the rise of criminal networks on the Costa del Sol, we explore the stories that shaped...

What’s happening on the streets of Spain this month? In Episode 14 of the "The Rest Is Spain" Podcast, we peel back the curtain on the top headlines from March 2026.Inside this Episode: Squatter Hell : The shocking story of an Australian retiree battling to reclaim his home from an "okupa." Is the law doing enough to protect owners? Barcelona’s Dark Underbelly : Beyond the tour...

Inside the Mafia Scene on Costa del Sol: An Exclusive Interview with Walt In this episode, we dive into the hidden world of organized crime along Spain's Costa del Sol and Gibraltar, exploring the extent of mafia activity, drug trafficking, and how these influences shape local communities. Walt shares firsthand insights from his year living in La Linea, revealing the realities of narco culture...

This episode is sponsored by:Stay Sure Expat - https://www.staysure.com/expat/travel-insurance/Reale Seguros Expatriate Insurance - https://www.reale.es/expats/en/insurance/car-spain?utm_ch=podcast&utm_source=theolivepress&utm_medium=paid&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=GenericoShow notes:Most expats in Spain might be unaware that 20% of the population is foreign-born — and...

In this episode of the Rest is Spain podcast, hosts Caroline, Jon, and Walt discuss exciting developments at the Olive Press, including a new monthly newspaper and expansion into Barcelona. They delve into pressing issues such as the recent severe weather affecting Spain, a tragic train crash that resulted in numerous fatalities, and a controversial golf course development in a protected area. The...

This week a paired down version of the team tackle a more feature-themed episode. On the menu is the Olive Press' intrepid infiltration of a far-right rally in Madrid on the 50th anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco and the mood of the politics in parts of Spain right now. The foodies among us might be delighted to learn about the insights from the recent Michellin star gala i...

The gang return for the TENTH podcast (wahoo!), all a bit worldly wiser in the ways - and pitfalls - of making a topical podcast. This week the various police forces of the Iberian peninsula come into focus - specificallt the Portuguese police in the Algarve and the Guadia Civil in Mojacar (Almeria).Jon talks about the shocking case of a Costa del Sol lawyer who was given a royal beating by a bunc...

The Swedish mafia is back with a vengeance on the Costa del Sol it seems, with another fatal broad daylight shooting occurring in Puerto Banus. It's not the first time we've asked this - should we be afraid? The team also tackle the thorny topic of charity abuse on the Costa del Sol, which is rife, according to OP sources. Unscrupulous people worm their way into commanding positions at a c...

The OP team return for another episode of insightful chat on the hot topics. This time Editor Jon Clarke, one of the foremost experts on the Madeleine McCann case, gives his verdict on the German judiciary's decision to release prime suspect Christian Brueckner from jail. The man who is '100% guilty of her murder' is now walking free. We then turn our attention to the topic of Tommy Ro...

In the latest episode of THE REST IS SPAIN podcast, back after a summer hiatus, Caroline is joined by Walt and Jon to chew over the latest news in Spain. Hot topics this week were the severe wildfires that have plagued Spain during the summer and the case of a missing Marbella toddler who has been taken out of the country by his Russian mother - violating a judicial order. The other big topic disc...

The Olive Press gang - minus Walt - return for the fifth episode of the Rest is Spain podcast, in association with Staysure Insurance. This week, Jon and Caroline reflect on a busy couple of weeks - including the Lionesses' fabulous Euros victory over Spain where one former expat played a pivotal role. But attentions soon turn to more serious matters as the pair delve into a recent supermarket...

The Olive Press gang return for the fourth episode of the podcast, in association with Staysure Insurance. Welcome to Episode 4 of the Olive Press Podcast. On the agenda this week the team get deep under the surface of a number of timely topics, including the morals and ethics of buying from street sellers in Spain, the intricacies of Gibraltar's historic new deal - and what it means for us. T...

Caroline, Walt and Jon return for the third episode of the Olive Press Podcast, tackling the big expat topics of the week. This time the team have to confront the uncomfortable reality of drug-trafficking mafias on the Costa del Sol, the incoming dangers for expat retirees who've invested their pensions in offshore funds, and Jon's recent expedition to Portugal for yet another hunt for Mad...

Welcome to the second ever edition of the new Olive Press Podcast, in which the team discusses the big issues of the week for expats in Spain. Caroline Lips sits with Olive Press owner and publisher Jon Clarke and Digital Editor Walter Finch. This time over we explain the horrifying situation of the Swedish expat whose home was stolen from under her feet by crooks using a fake power of attorney fr...

Welcome to the inaugural Olive Press Podcast, where we discuss the news and stories in Spain for expats from our set up in Marbella. Caroline Lips sits with Olive Press owner and publisher Jon Clarke and Digital Editor Walter Finch. On today's menu, we talk over our investigation into the Continental Wealth Management scandal in which hundreds of retirees lost their pensions. Sticking to the theme...