Spanish Loops

In this controversial chapter, our friends explains the origins and evolution of something that started 2 millenniums ago as a sport, and now is part of the culture in many countries of the world. One of the most beautiful wild animals in the world is the focus of this podcast where a man, can dominate and order what to do... or not. Please, listen carefully to the disclaimer at the beginning of this podcast to decide your appealing to this subject. Enjoy!

What is happening TODAY in Spain? In this "almost live" episode, our friends are sharing what is happening in this corner of the world with updated news in some aspects. Royalty, (gossip guaranteed), sports, weather, and by all means politics. After the general elections Spain had a couple of weeks ago, them both believe the need to share their thoughts with you all. Enjoy your time listening to them!

July 25th was Saint James day. Spain is a secular country and most of the traditions comes from religious homage. Is a big day in Spain. Into the Catholic world, is the Patron Saint of this country. Legends, historical traditions, borders and geo-political strategies have marked the myth and facts of this Saint to what it is today. Our friends give us their perspective based in facts and popularity. Santiago de Compostela. Learn the origins of this name and why this trail is in many people's bucket list from all over the globe. Enjoy!

In this final series chapter, our friends Fran and Jorge let us know how life evolved in Spain once the Civil war was over. WWII was rumbling on early stages, pressures to the dictator from the fascist Germany and Italy at the time, expecting to have favours returned, while the population was struggling to survive with families divided due to the conflict. Them both also share with us personal stories and insights from the post war times, viewing them with a silver linen as time as gone by. They both hope you have enjoyed this Spanish Civil war series. Sometimes, remembering dark personal times in families is not an easy piece of cake, and they hope history does not repeat itself for a very long time. Happy listening!!

After last week´s episode, our friends teach us the developing of those three devastating years. Battle after battle, while population suffered tremendous attacks and thouthands of civilians were assesinated, tirany was gaining territories in a horrific way. It all ended when the goverment surrended for the sake of no more killing of innocent people. It was the begining of four decades to forget and one of the darkest periods in a devastated country.

Chapter 1 out of 3. Fran and Jorge inform us how this country was involved into a civil war. In this Prelude chapter, they introduce us into all aspects around the facts involved in the process to the tragedy lived by that generation. Politics, citizens' unhappiness and wealthy people all mixed in a maze with an explosive (and sad) dive into the History of Spain. Send them any questions you may have, although they suggest to listen to the two following chapters in the coming weeks to get a full view of that period. Stay in the (Spanish) loop!!

Mankind has faced along centuries several hard times regarding health. From the Black plague, Colera, Spanish Flu... About this last one, did you know it had nothing to do with Spain? Find out about this curiosity and where it started with our two friends, Jorge and Fran in this new episode of Spanish Loops! Happy listening!

Although the fans are not originated in Spain, they have become world famous for their designs, handiness, style, and the most important, they are considered as "portable air conditioning". From the real origins, till today, going through facts that made them popular among the society and later on to everybody, including men. Some fun facts, personal histories, and a secret "language" used still today at some occasions. Listen to Fran and Jorge about this peculiar topic with their habitual sense of humour. Enjoy!

Fran and Jorge, Jorge and Fran. Them both want to share with you in this chapter their two favourite trips they did and made an impact in their lives. They certify the world out there is to be seen for those who have the chance and opportunity. Each trip in this podcast has their own point of view due to the differences in cultures visited. Obviously, them are very personal but they decided to share with you all. Let them know if you visited any of the places mentioned and what is your perspective. Follow us in Instagram under "thespanishloopspodcast". Enjoy!

As a portion of land that hosted many cultures along history, Spain's today's legacy is so immense, no one can ignore the cultural and DNA print in our lives. One of the big impacts left through the centuries was the large number of Jewish people as part of the population, among other cultures. Jorge and Fran do their best to explain briefly what happened with them in different time frames, where did they go and what is the situation today. Happy listening!