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119 - Police State! Know your rights in Spain Sep 04, 2025

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I had a bit of a run-in with Spanish police the other day. It was pretty stupid, but at least I got some content out of it. So today's episode is about your rights in Spain (as a resident, tourist, or whatever) when dealing with Spanish law enforcement. Know your rights in a police stop and if you've been arrested. As usual, talk to a lawyer if you have doubts!

Here's the article: https://expatmadrid.com/police-state/

My lawyer is Roberto at https://melcartabogados.com/

Thanks as usual to Raúl at Bike Tour in Spain: https://biketourinspain.com/

Cultural tours with Walks: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Food and market tours with Devour: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

Etc, etc.

118 - Spanish Nationality Update (and Population Explosion) Aug 17, 2025

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Hey hey! I've got a bit of an update on my Spanish nationality process, as well as some new data about Spanish demographics. Turns out the population is booming due to immigration. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/population-explosion/

Support the podcast at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Or sign up for a walking tour in Madrid, Barcelona, etc with Walks Tours using my affiliate link: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Or a food tour for some delicious local cuisine (in Spain and around Europe) here: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

And as usual, check out the bike tours through various Spanish regions with Bike Tour in Spain: https://biketourinspain.com

Enjoy the episode!

117 - Performing for the Algorithm Jul 29, 2025

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What is a belief? And to what extent are our beliefs just a performance for an online (or offline) audience? Sponsored content, TikTok politicians, Elon Musk, nepo babies and much more in this new episode. I've got all the irreverent musings you expect from Mr Chorizo... Support the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Check out the full article here: https://expatmadrid.com/identity-performance-algorithm/

Or support the podcast by signing up for a walking tour in some spectacular location with Walks Tours: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

You could also enjoy a food tour in major Spanish cities (and Italy, etc) with Devour Tours at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

And last but not least, our long-time friend of the podcast, Raul at Bike Tour in Spain who organizes cycling tours in various areas around Spain: https://biketourinspain.com/

116 - Rise of the Far Right (Corruption, Prostitution and Torre Pacheco) Jul 17, 2025

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In today's episode, we've got political corruption, prostitution, and the (poorly-named) rise of the far right. Yes, things are changing here in Spain, and people are mad. Far right groups were causing all kinds of havoc down in Torre Pacheco, Murcia over the weekend, after three Moroccans beat up a Spanish grandfather – allegedly for TikTok content. All in all, it's a bad time to be a Spanish voter. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Walks Tours has amazing experiences around Spain and Europe (I did their early morning Prado Museum tour last year and highly recommend it.) Find out more here: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Finally, for something much more active, check out Bike Tour in Spain. I've done two of their tours and had a great time: https://biketourinspain.com/

Enjoy!

115 - Devour Tours - Food Tourism with Lauren Aloise Jul 02, 2025

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Lauren Aloise started leading food tours in Madrid during the Great Recession, and had soon turned Devour Tours into a thriving business. Learn how Lauren went from recipe blogger to travel entrepreneur, her favorite regional Spanish foods, what she thinks about the future of Spanish tourism (and the risk posed by anti-tourism protests) and more.

Book a food tour in Madrid, Barcelona or elsewhere at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

Walking tours and unique experiences with Devour's sister company, Walks Tours here: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Or check out the recipe blog that started it all, it's called Spanish Sabores and it's at https://spanishsabores.com/

114 - Immigrant Life - the truth about living abroad Jun 12, 2025

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Immigration is a hot topic, and I've been an immigrant myself for more than 20 years. My wife Morena is also an immigrant, from a wildly different background. What is immigration? With 250 million migrants in the world, nobody is really "typical". Here's my story, and a few thoughts...

Donate to the cause here at https://expatmadrid.com/donate – I appreciate it!

Check out my friends over at https://biketourinspain.com for all your bike touring needs – tell Raúl there that Daniel sent you.

There's also https://expatmadrid.com/devour for food tours in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and elsewhere.

And finally, epic experiences with Walks Tours at https://expatmadrid.com/walks

113 - Coffee, protein, fascism, and laundry Jun 04, 2025

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It's been a while since I've done "a day in the life", but the news this week sucks and I don't feel like making top 10 lists. So here's a few things going on in Barcelona, from your favorite gym bro / spiritual seeker / history nerd. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

You can also support the project by signing up for tours (in Spain or elsewhere) with one of the following.

Devour Food Tours in Spain, Italy, etc: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

Walks Tours for unique walking tours around Europe, including the Private Prado Museum tour I did last year: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

112 - Famous Spanish People May 26, 2025

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Who are some famous Spanish people? Here you'll find some information about Spanish actors, athletes, musicians, and much more. Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Or a walking tour in Spain, Italy, or elsewhere at https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

And don't forget bike tours in various parts of Spain at https://biketourinspain.com/

111 - Anti-American Sentiment in Spain May 20, 2025

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Do Spaniards hate expats? Are they tired of Americans? It's a bit complicated. US-Spanish relations didn't start yesterday, and expats (whoever they are) have been moving to Spain since at least the 70s. Here's my take on the expat vs immigrant debate, as well as anti-American (and anti-expat) sentiment in Spain. Donate here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

110 - Petty Crime, Blackout and Squirt Guns May 12, 2025

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An update with a few random thoughts about things going on in Barcelona and Spain. First, a bit of petty crime in my life. Then the official update about the causes of the massive Spanish blackout from two weeks ago. Finally, another anti-tourism protest with squirt guns... ¡Vaya!

Support this podcast right here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

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