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/pr…

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…

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. Hos…

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 a…

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 informat…

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…

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…

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 …

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 inform…

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 support…

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 ab…

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.…

Here it is, our first episode of La Portada season 2! In today’s episode we cover the continuing post-Brexit licence deadlock, La Roja football fallout and we speak to Sara Campbell who stars in the poignant biographical play InAnna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve had a break, refreshed our twitter feeds, glued ourselves to the TV and we’re coming back with even more Spanish news, culture, interviews & insanity! La Portada Season 2 starts Friday September 30th. To contribute email laportadapod@gmail.com or send us a message on our social channels @laportadapod Hasta pronto! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

In the last episode of La Portada Podcast before summer break, Simon and Lily talk State of the Nation, the 4 day workweek & they chat to a civil guard doing his part to help guiris in need. The La Portada team will be back tanned and refreshed at the start of September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In the fifth episode of La Portada Podcast Simon and Lily scrutinise the media coverage surrounding a trip to New York by Spain’s Equality Minister, they chat about the return of Pamplona's San Fermín bull running festival and they give you a rundown of what to expect and how to behave at a Spanish wedding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

In the fourth episode of La Portada Podcast Simon and Lily talk migrant deaths in Melilla, they swap observations from NATO/OTAN and chat to Euro Citizens about Brexit’s lingering issues for UK expats in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third episode of La Portada Podcast Simon and Lily discuss the election results in Andalucia, they speak to one of the fashion world’s most important critics about Dior and Spain’s artisans and sticking to the fashion theme they delve into whether a dress code will help disorderly patrons behave on the island of Mallorca. Hosted on Acast. Se…

In the second episode of La Portada Podcast, Simon and Lily discuss the upcoming Andalusian regional elections, the current heat wave, they speak to a Spanish cartoonist who has paid tribute to the tireless work of Spanish grandparents and they unearth a bizarre napkin mystery linked to a defunct airline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

In the first episode of La Portada Podcast, Simon and Lily look at planned changes to prostitution laws in Spain, forest fires in Málaga and hear from a writer who has dedicated an entire book to explaining why Spain is ugly. There is also a true story about a man whose life was saved by ham… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

La Portada is a weekly podcast in English brought to you by journalists Lily Mayers and Simon Hunter covering Spain's top stories and cultural features. Episode one will be available from June 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.