La Portada Podcast - News & Culture from Spain

As a special treat for all our listeners, we thought we'd give you one of our Patreon-only bonus episodes. In it, we break down all our – and our listeners' – best or worst mistakes in Spanish. Enjoy! (And please ignore me saying how we love our Patreon subscribers more – we do, of course, love you all the same...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Simon is on his own as Lily is already in Australia! He breaks down the latest in the ongoing constitutional crisis that has gripped Spanish politics, speaks to Dean Gallagher, who volunteers to rid Ibiza of invasive snakes, and provides a round up of the rest of the week's news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is now available on Patreon! Simon takes a deep dive into the ongoing constitutional crisis in Spain, speaks to Dean Gallagher, who volunteers to rid Ibiza of snakes, and rounds up the rest of the week's news. Head to www.patreon.com/laportadapod to listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily look at loose ends in Congress, Stormy weather damage across the country and we chat to author Pilar Orti about the unusual ways Spain celebrates Christmas and the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily look at loose ends in Congress, Stormy weather damage across the country and we chat to author Pilar Orti about the unusual ways Spain celebrates Christmas and the New Year. Do you know where the name Madrid comes from? Or what the longest word in the Spanish dictionary is? Well Patreon listeners will soon find out, because this week's bonus Spanter content sees Lily test Simon on his Spanish history and general knowledge. Hilarity ensues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Simon and Lily look at Spain's FIFA loss, an interesting poll ahead of next year’s general election and how a faked pregnancy labour allowed a dozen passengers to escape from a plane in Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily look at Spain's FIFA loss, an interesting poll ahead of next year’s general election and how a faked pregnancy labour allowed a dozen passengers to escape from a plane in Barcelona. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus Spanter content we travel to Marbella with La Portada's Costa Del Sol correspondent Giles Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily look at why Spain’s Interior Minister is in hot water, why doctors across Spain are walking out of work and they speak to the head of acting troupe, The Madrid Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily look at why Spain’s Interior Minister is in hot water, why doctors across Spain are walking out of work and they speak to the head of acting troupe, The Madrid Players. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus Spanter content Simon tests Lily and Connor on Spanish phrases that aren't what they seem! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily unpack the Sí es Sí law, look at how it's being implemented in court as well as the response in Congress, they check in and off the pitch for Spanish news at the World Cup in Qatar and they break down the juiciest revelations from the new Corinna and the King podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily unpack the Sí es Sí law and look at how it's being implemented in court and the response in Congress, they check in and off the pitch for Spanish news at the World Cup in Qatar and they break down the juiciest revelations from the new Corinna and the King podcast. And for Patreon listeners in this week's bonus content Simon and Lily discuss how learning a new language isn't for the faint of heart. We share our best worst language mistakes as well as the funniest listener submissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily chat about the exhumation of a Francoist general and take a closer look at migrant deaths at the Melilla border with BBC Reporter Courtney Bembridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon and Lily chat about the exhumation of a Francoist general and take a closer look at migrant deaths at the Melilla border with BBC Reporter Courtney Bembridge. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus content Lily and Simon share and swap their favourite Spanish social media accounts to help you stay up to date with the latest news, memes and viral videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s pod Simon & Lily talk about the law of sedition, climate change affecting Spain & they speak to La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s pod Simon and Lily discuss the law of sedition, climate change affecting Spain & they speak to La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides. Also this week, for Patrons only, inspired by our favourite catch phrase, "A relaxing cup of cafe con leche" this week's bonus content sees Simon test Lily on four quotes that have made their way into the lexicon of pop culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the fourth episode of La Portada season 2 Lily and Simon look at the latest challenges to Spain’s proposed Trans Law, a wine heist beyond belief and they chat to loyal La Portada listener Tom Davidson about how new Ukrainian students are assimilating at the Lady Elizabeth School in Alicante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of La Portada, Simon and Lily discuss the craziness of the 12 de Octubre Fiesta Nacional, the deadlock in Spain's judiciary, and we speak to voice over superstar Nikki García – aka the voice of Spanish Google Maps. Support us on Patreon to get these episodes on Fridays, and to hear bonus content. This week for our Patreon supporters, Simon and media consultant Adrián Bono take a deep dive into Spanish print media and online dailies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of La Portada, which is now available on Patreon, Simon and Lily discuss the craziness of the 12 de Octubre Fiesta Nacional, the deadlock in Spain's judiciary, and we speak to voice over superstar Nikki García – aka the voice of Spanish Google Maps. Also this week, for Patrons only, Simon speaks to media consultant Adrián Bono about Spanish newspapers and online dailies: where they are on the political spectrum, and who are the figures behind them. Plus Simon goes on a proper rant about the changes at his former home, the English Edition of EL PAÍS. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/laportadapod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of La Portada Season 2, Simon and Lily look at ​​some college boys' sexist taunts, a train crash trial & we speak with prominent Spanish photographer Santi Palacios who’s launching an exciting new project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Friday so you’re expecting a new episode of La Portada right… well for our Patreon supporters that is still the case. For everyone else new episodes will now be released on Sundays! Head to https://www.patreon.com/laportadapod to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.