Ah Spain! – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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Poco A Poco: Chocolate

Saison 1 · Épisode 77

lundi 26 janvier 2026 • Durée 24:44

From bitter Aztec brews to gloriously thick, dunkable chocolate a la taza, this Poco a Poco episode of Ah Spain Podcast explores how Spain became Europe’s original chocolate trendsetter. We chat about conquistadors, monks with a sweet tooth, and how sugar and spices transformed cacao from a cold, spicy shock into a royal obsession. Naturally, we also confess our own lifelong love affair with Spanish chocolate—purely in the name of cultural research. Expect secret recipes, noble indulgence, and chocolate once considered practically medicinal. If you’re into Spanish food history, hot chocolate and churros, and the story behind Spain’s most comforting obsession, this episode is guaranteed to leave you craving more.

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Perspectivas: Interviewing Melissa, Another Expat In Spain

Saison 2 · Épisode 76

mardi 20 janvier 2026 • Durée 36:29

Today we premiere our brand-new series, Perspectivas — a new segment of the Ah… Spain! Podcast where we interview fellow expats, locals, experts, and anyone who has more knowledge (and experience!) than we do.

In this series, we’ll bring you a wide range of perspectives on living, working, and traveling in Spain.

We owe a huge thank-you to our friend and fellow expat parent for sharing her family’s story of how they arrived in Spain. What began as a move to give her children new perspectives has also become a personal transformation. She opens up about finding a new artistic groove, a fresh outlook on life, and what it really means to start over in a new country.

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Poco A Poco: Jardins Del Real

Saison 2 · Épisode 75

mardi 13 janvier 2026 • Durée 17:23

Step into Valencia’s Jardins del Real (aka Viveros) and prepare to look at this peaceful park very differently. In this Ah Spain Podcast: Poco a Poco episode, we dig beneath the orange trees to uncover a forgotten royal palace, Islamic gardens, and a 600-year power center hiding in plain sight. From Moorish orchards and medieval monarchs to Napoleonic destruction and modern archaeology, this episode also explores Valencia’s tug-of-war between history and progress. Expect surprising twists and buried secrets!

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Season 2 Is Here!

Saison 2 · Épisode 74

mardi 6 janvier 2026 • Durée 42:31

It’s a new year and a brand-new season. Join Tania and Gaetano as we kick off 2026 with Season 2 of Ah… Spain! The Podcast. In this episode, we reflect on the joy of recording Season One, what we learned along the way, and what we’ve been up to over the holidays.

From Christmas feasts to New Year’s Eve traditions and superstitions, we share stories about seasonal celebrations and cultural customs in Spain and across Europe. We also look ahead to what’s coming next, including more conversations about parenting abroad, European travel, expat life in Spain, family life overseas, and everyday living in Europe.

If you’re interested in moving to Spain, living in Europe, European culture, travel in Europe, or raising a family abroad, this season is for you. We’re excited to continue sharing real stories, honest conversations, and practical insights about life in Spain and beyond.

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Encore Episode: How We Moved Here

Saison 1 · Épisode 73

mardi 30 décembre 2025 • Durée 41:32

We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season! Unfortunately, Tania is a bit under the weather this week, and instead of recording a show full of coughs, sneezes and pauses… we thought it would be fun to re-air our first episode! We have come a long way on this journey.

In our very first podcast, we chat about how each of us arrived in Spain with our families in tow. Was it by boat, plane, train, hot air balloon—or all of the above? Tune in for our slightly chaotic moving stories, how we met, and how Ah Spain: The Podcast came to be. Wishing you a happy New Year, and we’ll see you very soon when we launch Season 2!

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Poco A Poco: New Year's Eve In Spain

Saison 1 · Épisode 71

jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Durée 14:10

Ring in the New Year with us as we chat about Spain’s most beloved Nochevieja traditions. From the frantic grape-gobbling at Puerta del Sol to cava toasts spiked with gold rings, we’re unpacking the superstitions that promise love, luck, and maybe just a mild stomach ache. We also explore why Spaniards insist on red underwear, right-foot entrances, and of course, fireworks. Join us for a cheeky, laugh-filled tour of the customs that make New Year’s Eve in Spain unforgettable—poco a poco, of course.

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20 Fun & Silly Spanish Phrases, Part 2

Saison 1 · Épisode 72

mardi 16 décembre 2025 • Durée 34:54

Get ready to laugh—and rethink everything you thought you knew about Spanish expressions, Part Dos! In this fun and cheeky episode of Ah Spain Podcast, we translate 20 hilarious idioms from Spain, like estar frito, mandar a freír espárragos, and the wonderfully visual partirse el culo. What do cats, asparagus, and coconuts have to do with everyday conversation in Spain? Luckily, we’re here to let you in on the secret. Perfect for Spanish learners, expats, and anyone who loves discovering funny idioms from other cultures, this episode proves that language doesn’t always make sense—and that’s exactly why we find living in Spain and learning Spanish is so much fun.

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Poco A Poco: El Gordo Lottery

Saison 1 · Épisode 70

jeudi 11 décembre 2025 • Durée 18:36

This episode is all about El Gordo, the world-famous Spanish Christmas Lottery that captivates Europe every December. We break down its 200-year history, the San Ildefonso children’s singing, billion-euro prizes, and why Spaniards rush to buy décimos starting in July.Learn how the Lotería de Navidad became Spain’s biggest holiday tradition, a cultural phenomenon, and the most-watched lottery draw on December 22.Perfect for anyone curious about Spanish culture, Christmas traditions, or international lotteries.

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