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United States
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
At UnCommon Tourist we want your travel experiences to be UNFORGETABLELY awesome! Stay in touch with all the fun, frolics and f*ck ups of Barcelona from a tour guide, and residents, perspective - join us to unpack the stories, explore the darker corners of the city and play "hey, what's that smell" with some of the more "rustic" parts of the city as well as splashing about it all the colourful joy and sunshine that Bcn has to offer... Don't just travel to a city, become part of it. We're here to guide you, one awesome podcast at a time! #LiveLikeALocalTravelLikeALegend
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English
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Website:
https://www.uncommontourist.com/
Episodes
EP 22: April Activities - Pizza, Flowers & Fiestas, Oh My!
4/3/2025
April is BUSY so come and get involved. Como Siempre, the first Sunday of the month museum doors are open for free (check the full list on our blog!)
All links to our topics today below and see you soooooooon!
Today's episode mentions:
Pizza Fest - nom nom nom
Flower Festival
Comic Barcelona
Barcelona Open Tennis
Earth Day - Free Resources galore!
Sant Jordi information (stay tuned for our special episode!!)
Palm Sunday and Semana Santa
Mas i Mas Festival (April to September)
Have Fun!
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Duration:00:15:31
EP 21: March-ing into a new month (see what we did there?!)
2/28/2025
Hey, moving into the last few weeks of winter and the transition to the Spring; we're ready for it, the changes it brings, and YOU!
Today's episode mentions:
Carnival Activities
Our Sant Medir Episode
Mobile World Congress
International Women's Day - Barcelona activity
Marathon
Festas Mayor del Pi
St Paddy's Day Pubs to check out: Michael Payne and George Payne
March 20th - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Car Race on MontJuic
Photo Forum Fest
Have Fun!
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Duration:00:15:39
EP 20: What's up Feb?! Reluctant festival participation month...!
2/4/2025
Cool stuff going down in Feb!
Ok, full disclosure, we posted this episode AFTER this event, so here's a clip of the light projection at Casa Batllo
Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks!
Free Museums in Barcelona
Wine Week BCN 2025
Illum Lights Festival
Calçots restaurants where you can try it! (Pro tip - wear the bibs!!)
Botero Exhibit
BCNegra Book Festival
Santa Eulalia Festival Programme
Carneval Prep at the end of the month
Orange Festival!
Croissant Festival (god help me)
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Duration:00:21:06
EP 19: Aaaaand, we're back - let's catch up!
1/29/2025
Short, sweet and self-assessed funny, as always!
A wee episode to say hi, recap on festive fun and chat about what cool things are coming in 2025!
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Duration:00:06:44
EP 18: It's beginning to look a lot like a podcast...
12/3/2024
Ho ho holy crap - it's December?!
Well, yeah. and there's alot going on this month.
So here's the links to awesomeness:
Santa Llúcia Christmas Market in front of the Barcelona Cathedral
Market at Port Vell (The Old Port) Best option for food and drinks!
Christmas Market at La Sagrada Familia
Fabrica Lehmann Market - Dec 14th and 15th only
Placa Catalunya Market. The 10th Responsible and Consumption and Social Solidarity Economy fair.
Christmas Orgin Star in Jaume I. ORIGEN, by Xevi Bayona and Àlex Posada.
Tibidabo's Ice Rink.
San Pau Lights and ice rink.
HOT CHOC!
Caua - 100% choc, white and milk options too!
Faborit inside Casa Amatller
Granja Dulcinea Old School hot choc
UnCommon Tours - fun stuff to do with us
And above all - Enjoy a delightful festive December time!
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Duration:00:21:11
EP 17: No-No-November - What's going on this month!
11/2/2024
It's November (say what?!) and we are heading into this month with bright eyes and slightly sodden tails as the Autumn weather continues to get damp and a bit darker in the city.
Luckily Barcelona loves to SHINE in the dark and this month is no exception!
Links to everything we referenced below and feel free to reach out and say hi if you are in the city!
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Nov 1st - All Souls Day
Christmas Light Switch on - Nov 23rd
Els Llums de Sant Pau - Nov 21st
Thanksgiving - savour academy or CoCo Vail or The Irish Pub!
Festival 42 - Fantastic Genre Book Festival
Comedy Festival Fringe BCN
UnCommon Tours - with us!!
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Duration:00:12:44
EP 16: What the Fall?! What's on in Barcelona in October
10/4/2024
(Almost) All the leaves are brown, but the skies are far from grey here in Barcelona! It's bright, bold and slightly cooler air and energy in the city and we have another month PACKED with activities!
Everything we talk about in todays episode is linked here:
Art and urban movement festival, Baum Fest. 3rd, 4th & 5th October
Barcelona Queer Market 5th October
BravaFest 4th - 6th October. Eat potatoes, feel good. Simple!
October fest: 3rd - 20th October
All those food market: 12th - 13th October
Sitges Film Festival and Zombie Walk 3rd - 13th October
UnCommon Tours - with us!!
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Duration:00:21:02
EP15: Birthday month, but what else is going on in September?!
9/1/2024
September - here's link to all the things we mentioned in todays show, feel free to tag us in any Instagram posts or stories if you check any of this out! @uncommontourist
The America's Cup Regatta is still on - Boat Boats Boats!
La Merce Festival
The same week of La Merce is this music festival
BCN new residents international community day
La Diada - September 11th 2024 - Open doors at the government buildings
Wodcelona - Crossfit championsip event
Barceloneta Festas Major
Poblenou Festas Major
Mexican Independence Celebrations!
New website from us!! yaaaaaayyy! here!
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Duration:00:17:31
EP14: I'm Melting! What's going on in Barcelona in August?
7/30/2024
AUGUST - a sweat-fest of fun and festivals; dive in to the magic below!
Gracia Festival - 15th - 21st of Aug
Sants Festival - 24th Aug - 1st Sept
Festa Major Sant Felix in Vilafranca De Penedes. Aug 26th - Sept 2
Cap Roig Music Festival
The Off-Museum by White Rabbit. Edgy street art experience.
The CCCB has an exhibit of Surburia. It ends September 8th.
The Ballon Exhibit Atlas approved 😎
Dali Challenge experience.
The America's Cup Regatta.
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Duration:00:15:56
EP13: Squirty Squirts! Mass tourism, locals & where do we go from here?
7/16/2024
Following the water soaking of some tourists in the city, we wanted to give you an on-the-ground perspective of the "locals Vs tourists" in Barcelona and why you should 100% plan ,book, or be anticipating your upcoming trip to this incredible city!
If this episode is useful for you, we'd appreciate you sharing with a friend or someone who might be considering travel to BCN and wants to get a feel for how very welcome they will be when they arrive!
We also offer a couple of ideas of ways in which you can connect more to the Catalan and local community whilst in the city!
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Wanna hang out in the city?
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Duration:00:20:14
EP12: Hey July - What is up?!
6/30/2024
It's getting hot in heeeeere! July is coming in hot and the humidity heavy so here's our round up of things happening in the city, and slightly beyond, to keep you and your travel adventures cooooool!
On todays episode, we talked about:
VJazz Festival
Brunch in the Parc
Festival Major - Poble Sec
Festival Major - Raval
Festival Grec
Sala Montjuic
Cruilla Festival
No ticket for La Sagrada Famila? We gotcha covered!
Barcelona Pride in July (continued from last month)
Our coffe tips this month
Osorio
Manso Cafe
Bike (or Walking) Tour with us - let's do it!
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Duration:00:16:57
EP 10: What's Going On BCN - June Edition!
6/8/2024
JUNE?! Already?! Ok, well let's do this then Barcelona!
As mentioned in todays episode, there's a lot going on in the city, below are some links to todays chatting points!
Barcelona Pride Programme (Kicks off June 28th, majority of events in July!)
Sonar Festival
The Grec Festival Programme
Sant Joan "fun"
Spanish Grand Prix
Guitar Festival Bcn
America's Cup Sailboats
Alma Festival of Music
Casa Mila Talents Jazz
African Film Festival Wallay
Sala Montjuic Outdoor Cinema
White Rabbit Street Art Exhibit
Free Museums on a Sunday after 3pm (& all day on 1st Sunday of the month too!)
Le Semana De Las Terrazas
Hotel Barcelo for Alvaro's favourite rooftop bar with a view!
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Duration:00:13:59
EP11: Bcn - The kid-friendly Edition!
6/7/2024
Whether you are travelling in the city, or you live here, and children feature in your daily life - this episode is for you!
We gathered a fun, (often) free, and family-with-kid(s) friendly selection of places to check out in the city AND we even scored you some discounted entrances!
Todays episode talks about:
Stephy's Awesome brownies, play area and community!
La Palacio de la Magia - use this link and enter code "uncommon" to get an extra 10% discount on all your tickets!! Add your tickets to basket and use the voucher at "Código de descuento" section on the payment page!
Caixa Forum
CosmoCaixa
The Aquarium
Bike (or Walking) Tour with us - let's do it!
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Duration:00:22:15
EP9: Wait, WHAT? What's going ON Barcelona - 2nd half of May
5/21/2024
Better late than never, here's a quick fire round of a couple of things happening in the later half of May!
We also give you a quick explanation for our absence from the podcast in the last few weeks and debate the finer points of contemporary music and the best way to say (or serve!) a burger!
Links below to direct you to mentioned events:
The Burger Championships
Modernism Fair
Primavera Sound 2024
Americas Cup
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Duration:00:10:45
EP8: What's Going On - April!
4/14/2024
From film festivals to flower-covered buildings, April is a magical month as we dive further into Springtime and some cool Catalan traditions!
Some things we talk about:
D'A Film Festival
Earth Day 2024
Car rally
Sant Jordi 2024
Lots going on in the city, come play!
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Duration:00:13:44
EP 7: Easter Week in Barcelona
3/23/2024
From questionable pointy hat parades, to dancing eggs and giant palms, this week we cover what's going on during Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Barcelona!
We also reflect on childhood traditions from Scotland, Texas and how much tin foil is REALLY need to save a chocolate egg from the rain!
Grab a coffee, and enjoy!
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Duration:00:15:14
EP 6: Travelcards, Taxis & Buses: oh my! How to travel into & around BCN!
3/19/2024
Inner city travel talk, made entertaining - the UnCommon way!
Today we talk about how to get from the airport, to your accommodation, to anywhere cool and awesome in the city in the fastest, most comfortable and cost efficient ways!
This episode mentions a video link to Alvaro using the ticket machine in a metro station - you can check it out here!
Safe and fun travels folks!
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Duration:00:18:34
EP5: What's going on in Barcelona - March
3/1/2024
Thinking about coming to Barcelona in March? Or already here and looking for some fun stuff that's happening? Or just like the sound of our voices, quick witted "jokes" and entertaining banter?!
Then sit back, listen and enjoy to our short, and informative update of March activities in Barcelona (free jokes included).
Some things we mention in todays episode:
Festival Sant Medir (Page in Catalan)
St Patricks Day - an Irish pub that's actually quite nice & near La Sagrada Familia.
Craft Beer at BlackLab
Craft Beer Festival
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Duration:00:09:48
EP4: Who Goes Hiking With Mace Spray? Ummmm...
2/22/2024
You know we like to talk our talk, but in todays episode we walked our own walk! well, hiked to be exact - so join us to hear how Alvaro survived the mountains and is able to give his full review of the UnCommon Tourist hiking tour route for 2024... are you adventurous enough to join us for the next one?!
No special shout outs in this episode except for some of our own pictures that made it onto our Insta feed (shameless plug, but ya know, chuck us some love and we'll shout YOU out on our next episode instead!)
Instagram photos (anything sunny and mountainous is our hike!) Like, comment, follow, or message us here.
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Duration:00:15:26
EP3: Wait, What does UnCommon Tourist do?!
2/13/2024
Let's get to know each other a bit better - today we chat about who we are, what we do, what we love about Barcelona (and a few things we are less keen on....!)
And Alvaro forgets he is holding a microphone, whilst he impersonates.... holding a microphone.
Today we also mention the very awesome:
Clarence Bekker Band
La Whiskeria
La Roseta
Check out all three (no, not all at once you silly Goose!)
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Duration:00:13:39
