Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast TALKING BALEARICS
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| My Ibiza Journey with JUDGE JULES & AMANDA O'RIORDAN - musics power couple | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:43:41 | |
I sit down with JULES & AMANDA to chat about their IBIZA JOURNEY from Jules being a young DJ with wide eyes to being the face of BBC RADIO 1 Dance to running JUDGEMENT SUNDAY at Eden - one of the biggest nights on the island and coming full circle to playing festivals to the same crowd but now just a little older. All the time being supported by his amazing wife Amanda who has her own special memories of Ibiza over the last 25 years. A fascinating listen! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Mallorca luxury destination? San Antonio street art debate, Palma airport’s new security, Balearic sea-planes & new building limits | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:22:29 | |
Is Mallorca a luxury destination? This was discussed at the World Travel Market in London and has the Balearics upped its game in general? Can you make a silk purse from a sow's ear? Why and how is San Antonio painting the floor of its infamous West End and what is the price they are willing to pay. Palma airport has unveiled its new hi-tec security features and does it get the thumbs up from our roving reporter but if new exciting plans come to fruition you might not need the airport to fly to Ibiza plus the Balearic Govt release plans to limit building houses during a housing crisis. Never boring in the Balearics! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with TRICIA TEMPLETON - 50 years on the White Isle for Lady T | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:54:20 | |
Ep8 - I sit down over a cup of tea to chat with Island veteran and font of all Ibiza knowledge TRICIA TEMPLETON about her journey from Ayrshire in Scotland to the White Isle in the late 70's. Her 'Ladyship' recounts some great stories from almost 50 years including an Ibiza of a bygone age and bringing up a family before satellite TV, never mind social media (which she is now 'famous' for), even existed but brings it right up to date with her thoughts of the modern day reality of living on a small island which is constantly in the public eye. You can't beat experience! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with BALI POPE - the real story of BBC3’s ‘Secrets of the Party Island’ | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:53:29 | |
26 year old BALI POPE came to my attention when she appeared in BBC3's controversial docu-series 'SECRETS OF THE PARTY ISLAND' with Zara McDermott & when I wrote a disparaging article about it & her portrayal she wasn't impressed and wasn't shy in telling me so. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with DANNY GOULD - Clockwork Orange Guru looks back & forward | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:18:25 | |
From his 90’s heyday co-owning & promoting legendary club night CLOCKWORK ORANGE in the UK & IBIZA - where anything and everything could & did happen - to a spurious court case to hitting rock bottom sitting in a darkened room with his imaginary demons closing in. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with JASON BULL - from handing out flyers to selling your hotel to Lionel Messi | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:52:59 | |
From a London building site to opening one of IBIZA TOWN'S most famous bars to co-owning the iconic ES VIVE HOTEL, it's been an incredible IBIZA JOURNEY for JASON BULL. In episode 5 we have a frank & open discussion about Jason's journey, his passion for the hospitality industry & how the island has changed over the last 30 years and how he has changed with it. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with DANIEL MAKEPEACE - identity issues & what it’s like to be a teenager growing up on the island | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:32:31 | |
I wanted a teenage perspective of growing up in Ibiza so who better to chat to than my 16 year old son DANIEL MAKEPEACE about what it’s like to be born in Ibiza, having identity issues as one of only a few Brits in his local Spanish school & how his opinion of tourists has been shaped by what he sees every day. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with DANNY WHITTLE - from Stoke to Pacha Ibiza via the Falklands | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:50:31 | |
In episode 3 I talk to International Music Summit founder DANNY WHITTLE about his journey from the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to sailing to the FALKLANDS WAR as a teenager on HMS Hermes to fight for his country to finally arriving in IBIZA at the relatively ‘old’ age of 32, climbing up the island's unforgiving clubbing ladder and being charged with the task of changing the face of PACHA IBIZA - one of the world's most famous clubs. This is a must listen! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with CHARLIE CHESTER - master promoter & raconteur, DC10 & a 1990 Channel 4 doc | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:43:26 | |
In this week's episode I chat with Ibiza stalwart, promoter and master raconteur CHARLIE CHESTER about his experiences before, during and after he came to the island including the story behind the iconic Ibiza 1990 Channel 4 documentary 'A Short Film About Chilling' & the beginnings of Circo Loco at DC10. Charlie has a great story to tell spanning over 30 years bringing it right up to date with his new ESCUCHA IBIZA food & fun day at Tanit Beach and the exciting launch of a new members only website with special Ibiza offers and insider stories. Listen on all the usual platforms. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with KIRK FIELD - how lockdown turned me into a best selling author | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:50:46 | |
Welcome to my NEW PODCAST SERIES entitled MY IBIZA JOURNEY where I will be chatting with some well known and some not so well known people about their journey to the White Isle and what makes Ibiza so special for them. In episode 1, I talk with KIRK FIELD about his journey to become a published author with his award winning book - RAVE NEW WORLD: CONFESSIONS OF A RAVING REPORTER - the manuscript was written in a low period during lockdown as a confessional for his children and we also chat about the important part that Ibiza has played in his life since he first came here in the 90's as a reporter for MIXMAG. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Valencia floods to change Balearic thinking? Spanish Royal Family woes, APD tax increase & the World Travel Market gravy train continues | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:26:25 | |
Richie & Martin talk about the devastating floods in the Valencia region and it's knock on effect for the Balearics & Spain including a surprising reaction to the Royal Family's visit to the area & Martin touches on whether social media misinformation is fueling the fire. Richie questions the new increase in APD tax and the effect it will have on the tourism industry including a massive hike for private jets. The World Travel Market in London starts today and are we still waiting for 'the Balearic message'? Plus some big heroes & one particular villain this week. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| 3 min clip - Richie’s flood warning prophecy | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:03:59 | |
Talking Balearics Ep3 - Richie & Martin talking about flooding and the need for an early warning system HOURS BEFORE the tragic events in Valencia, Albacete & Malaga 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Mallorca’s flood warning debacle, San Antonio’s €18M tourist tax spend, youth football aggression & Balearic winter tourism at London’s WTM | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:33:44 | |
Richie gets on his high horse about lack of flood warnings in Mallorca especially after the tragic Sant Llorenc floods of 2018, Martin scratches the Tourist Tax itch after his local Town Hall applies for 18 million euros & the boys talk about local youth football and the worrying escalation in aggressive behaviour which resulted in a surprising outcome for Richie's son and that old chestnut of Balearic winter tourism and flight connections is on the agenda with some surprising statistics while they both get stuck in to the World Travel Market which takes place in London 5-7 November. What exactly is the Balearic Islands' message? 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Ibiza car limits, guaranteed returns for empty apartments, Magaluf family tourism, the American market & UNVRS - the world's first ‘hyper-club’ | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:38:14 | |
The boys are back talking all things BALEARICS. Martin looks at the new law limiting cars in Ibiza and also a new initiative by the Balearic government guaranteeing rental returns for empty apartments. Richies' obsession with family tourism continues with a frank assessment of Magaluf and it's plans for the future including the incoming ABTA conference, also the emerging North American market and both get stuck into the tourist tax & its lack of transparency. Martin opens the debate about 'UNVRS' (due to open in Ibiza in June 2025) which is being billed as the world's first HYPERCLUB & no Richie Prior Podcast is complete without talking football & he waxes lyrical about Real Mallorca's start to the season. Plenty to listen to here! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| New weekly Balearics podcast. Quiet Balearic summer? Mallorca's family tourism drive v Ibiza’s kid-free zone & widespread ‘turismophobia' | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:37:13 | |
With almost 70 years of living in the Balearics between them Martin & Richie launch a weekly podcast covering all things Balearics. This weeks episode focuses on why Ibiza & Mallorca appear to have had a quiet summer and Mallorca's continuing obsession with family tourism whereas Ibiza is almost entirely a kid-free zone these days. Also why has 'turismophobia' gripped the spanish psyche and not forgetting hero & villain of the week. Catch us every week on all the usual platforms. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Mum Your Dad : Season 1 - The Debrief with Paul, Elliott & Martin M | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:04:38 | |
As the new season of the award winning ‘'My Mum Your Dad' is about to start on ITV1 primetime in the UK, 3 members of the original season 1 cast sit down whilst in Ibiza to discuss their experiences in the house, thoughts on their fellow cast members & some sage advice for the newbies going into the house in season 2. This is an honest & open podcast with 3 guys who didn't really know what they were getting themselves into until they walked through that big door.....a must listen for reality TV fans 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with DANNY TALBOT - the mod who became a big thing in travel | 15 Aug 2024 | 01:03:45 | |
Ep10: DANNY TALBOT. A 70's teenage pop star mixing with THE JAM & MADNESS, when his band split & his brother went on to find international fame with PAUL WELLER & the STYLE COUNCIL he somehow found himself running the iconic CLUB 18-30 youth holidays in an ever-changing IBIZA during the madness of the mid to late 80’s as a booze & live music culture was giving way to Balearic house & ecstasy pills. Danny went on to become a big cheese in the holiday industry pioneering the very first clubbing holidays to the White isle with MINISTRY OF SOUND & then overseeing THOMAS COOK SPORT just as the English PREMIER LEAGUE exploded. There’s plenty of nostalgia & lots of laughs in this podcast with a genuine Ibiza lover who, over 40 years, has become part of the Islands fabric. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with STEVEN REID - counselling, injuries, imposter syndrome, too much too young & Souness or Hughes? | 07 Aug 2024 | 01:02:15 | |
On the eve of the new football season I have a searingly honest chat with NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC first team coach STEVEN REID about his football career so far, his personal challenges & how, during one of his darker times, he found Ibiza and why it became his sanctuary. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with PAUL REYNOLDS - Ushuaia & Hï resident DJ & hanging with Guetta | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:50:17 | |
Great to chat with Paul Reynolds about his incredible journey from a DJ in Southport's Bar Non to playing alongside some of the biggest names in the music world as resident DJ at Ushuaia & Hi Ibiza via the West End of San Antonio and Plastik. Paul is energetic, frank & honest at all times recounting moments that changed his life, such as the seminal 2016 Space closing party and his first ever gig at an Ibiza superclub. This is essential listening for music devotees and Ibiza lovers alike and proof that if you love something enough and you have the talent, you can succeed. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Spains most expensive hotels AND rents, Palma winter tourism, free public transport, a 'new' food craze in Ibiza & Palma airport to be re-named? | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:28:09 | |
Ep6 - The boys are back TALKING BALEARICS. No prizes for guessing which island has the most expensive hotels in Spain but you may be surprised which town has the most expensive rental prices in the Balearics. Is Palma morphing into a genuine 12 month destination competing against the likes of Barcelona & will free public transport continue even though the cost is 43M EUR? Should PMI Palma airport be re-named after a sporting icon & what is the 'new' food offering sweeping Ibiza in winter? 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with NICK FERGUSON - Cream, One More Time, Kevin & Perry | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:53:36 | |
Nick Ferguson joins me to chat about his time in Ibiza from being a ticket seller in San Antonio to working his way up to running Cream Ibiza at Amnesia to now running The Supernova Group, an Ibiza based company which owns, operates and manages the business interests of various club brands and promoting events all over the island including events at Eden, Pacha, Pikes and the iconic Kevin & Perry at Amnesia. A fascinating insight into Ibiza’s music industry and how the dynamics have changed over the years. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with JULIAN COBBY - soldiering on | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:11:46 | |
A truly fascinating chat with JULIAN COBBY about his journey from East Worthing to IBIZA via Belfast & Germany. A complicated childhood led him to joining the army at 16, and with it a steep learning curve, arriving in Ibiza in 1989 as a holiday rep for CLUB 18-30 followed by over 25 years working in the heart of San Antonio's famous WEST END and a front row seat for the seismic changes that the White Isle was going through. Now running TABERNA CEBO, his latest challenge is looking after his young son who has a rare genetic disability. An uplifting & and at times emotional story. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with WAYNE LINEKER - from market trader to business empire with a few bumps along the way | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:51:14 | |
A personal chat with WAYNE LINEKER. From teenage market trader to a business empire that continues to go from strength to strength. At times a polarising figure but here he tells his story in raw detail in his own unique style which may take some by surprise. From Tenerife bar owner to his time in prison - which unknowingly changed the dynamic within his family - to arriving in Ibiza and opening one of the most famous beach clubs in the world. Essential listening especially for those with preconceived opinions. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with MARCOS SERRA - San Antonio’s young & energetic Mayor | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:40:34 | |
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: The Mayor of San Antonio - MARCOS SERRA - joins me for a personal chat about life at the helm of one of the most famous towns in the world. From humble beginnings, a surprising move into politics in 2015 paved the way for him to become Mayor in 2019 at the age of 39 and re-election in 2023. He opens up about his work/life balance as a new father, bringing christmas back to Ibiza's 2nd largest town and the challenges of trying to initiate a change in the tourism model of San Antonio including the famous West End. A fascinating insight into life at the sharp end of Ibiza politics, where it's impossible to please everybody and every day comes with a new challenge. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with PETER HANKINSON - West End founding Father | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:57:05 | |
5 years after our last podcast together I catch up with San Antonio legend & West End founding father PETER HANKINSON to hear about his continuing IBIZA JOURNEY including his strong views on the changing face of Ibiza with plenty of nostalgic memories thrown in along the way from when life on the White Isle was whole lot simpler. Essential listening for Ibiza lovers. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with ALAN WARMAN - the islands very first British club promoter | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:32:56 | |
ALAN WARMAN was one of Ibiza's very first club promoters working alongside the late Tommy Mack in the late 80's & early 90's on nights such as Mad Mondays at Ku & Pacha, Wild Wednesday at Amnesia and Black & White at Es Paradis. Before Superstar DJ's and social media ruled the roost it was club promoters whose job it was to fill Ibiza's superclubs using all the tools at their disposal and the story started in the late 80's with Alan & Tommy. An amusing trip down memory lane and an important story in the evolution of Ibiza as the clubbing capital of the world. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| FITUR pronouncements, new sustainability initiative, cruise ship benefits, Ibiza Pride, ‘new’ hotel for PD Bossa & big news for UNVRS | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:24:42 | |
This week we talk about FITUR - the big travel trade expo in Madrid - with the various pronouncements including a massive sustainability initiative for the Balearics. Where exactly does the tourist tax go & do cruise ships bring a benefit to the islands? Big numbers for Ibiza Pride, a new revamped hotel for Playa den Bossa plus a world class headliner for UNVRS - Ibiza 's new ‘hyper club’. Get involved! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with JASON BYE - Cafe Mambo to Australia & back again | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:08:25 | |
Long time Ibiza resident DJ JASON BYE chats to me about his 30 years on the island and the exact science of playing the right sunset music at CAFE MAMBO. Jason has played most of Ibiza’s super clubs and he shares his incredible experiences for the first time. We talk about being part of the Mambo family from the start, the madness of MANUMISSION, AMNESIA FOAM PARTIES, SPACE in the 90's & noughties, HÏ's infamous toilets aka THE WILD CORNER and how after a turbulent time down under and more air miles than he cares to remember finally finding happiness & balance right back where it all started. Plus his most favourite club in the world (which might surprise you) & a dog called Buster....essential listening for music lovers & Ibiza aficionados. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Spanish PM targets non-EU property purchases, a little bit of Ibiza in Mexico & a surprising surge in popularity for which island? | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:18:56 | |
This week we talk in depth about Spain's Prime Minister targeting non-EU property purchases, a little bit of Ibiza in Mexico & which Balearic Island has had a surge in popularity? 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| My Ibiza Journey with MATT NELSON AKA DJ SLIPMATT - Rave DJ to Top of the Pops | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:54:39 | |
MATT NELSON rose to prominence as a DJ & Producer in the late 80's & Early 90's starting out on the rave scene & then finding fame as one half of SL2, who had several hit records including 'DJ's Take Control' & 'On a Ragga Tip'. We take a deep dive into his early years and how his music career opened up in front of him, finally discovering IBIZA at a relatively late age. He's still active on the music scene including SLIP BACK IN TIME - a holiday rave event in Ibiza in May which is designed for the more mature clubber. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Rental prices go mad, ‘turismophobia’ hits Mallorca (again), San Antonio street art & how important are ‘youth’ resorts? | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:17:37 | |
While rental prices in the Balearics are now comparable to the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Madrid, a very direct message has appeared on the 'Osborne Bull' in the hills of Mallorca but who is behind these demonstrations & what's the solution to the continuing housing crisis in the archipelago - MARTIN & RICHIE have strong views. San Antonio has unveiled its latest creation to keep the famous West End relevant & attract a year round audience but do these areas, including Punta Ballena in Magaluf, still play an important role in tourist food chain. Lots to ponder this week on TALKING BALEARICS so please share your views on all the usual platforms. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| 2 million ‘missing’ Balearic tourists, driving perils, tourist tax big spending & a new UNVRS announcement | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:19:40 | |
This weeks topics include 2 million ‘missing’ Balearic tourists, some big spending in Ibiza of the tourist tax, a new alcohol limit for drink driving and the yin & the yang of policing in the summer/winter plus the inside story of where you are more than likely to get a speeding ticket courtesy of those pesky speed cameras & not forgetting the now weekly new artist announcement for the former ‘biggest club in the world’. This is TALKING BALEARICS We are the only english speaking podcast covering the Balearic Islands which has almost 4 million annual UK visitors & a thriving expat population. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Hoteliers fight back, Easter expectations, AirBnB pushback, unwanted arrivals, ‘Ibiza Royale’ rumble & big football match | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:22:27 | |
Richie reports on the Mallorca hoteliers as they reach the end of their tether about misinformation, Easter is around the corner and expectations are high, AirBnB not doing anybody any favours, Balearic beaches are full of unwanted visitors, there's a right 'Royale' rumble in Ibiza on 7-9 April courtesy of Red Bull & a big youth football match in Mallorca with a potential €100M player on show. . 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Turismofobia, squatters mini riot, Balearic rebound, assisted housing, record house sales & a mega star moving to the Islands? | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Turismofobia is back in Mallorca & the news has gone international, squatters cause a mini riot in San Antonio, Gen Z-ers to give party islands a miss, assisted housing coming to Palma, record luxury house sales for the Balearics, a megastar buying on the islands & a world famous DJ announces his return but that's not all......GET INVOLVED We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| New tourist taxes & continued property woes for employers & workers - is there a solution? | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:25:45 | |
After the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in Berlin, where sustainability and limits were high on the agenda, the Balearic government has proposed new taxes which have hit international headlines so Richie & Martin pick the bones out these. As the summer season comes ever closer Ibiza employers are starting to panic about staff housing with some new radical thinking required and just what is the state of play with property prices on the White Isle - you may be surprised! Super club Amnesia has announced a couple of new nights in response to their new noisy neighbours but do they set the world alight? This is TALKING BALEARICS - Get involved! We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Ibiza car limits, electricity bills skyrocket, new family initiative, 90 day rule extension & Amnesia fight back | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:19:02 | |
How many is too many....we are talking cars in Ibiza of course with numbers published for the first time as limits look likely to come into force this summer & how much are you paying for your Balearic electricity as bills skyrocket. The Balearics are making a big splash at the ITB - the big Berlin Travel Expo - with Ibiza launching a new product with a not too impressive logo. There's an online campaign to extend the 90 day rule and its Carnival day in Spain. GET INVOLVED! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| UK school hols debate, Es Vedra ‘closed’, working visas, Rubiales, UNVRS collateral damage & a dolphin-shaped campaign | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:24:39 | |
Richie gets on his high horse about UK school holidays but there's a fundamental split in the camp with Martin. Why has the car park at the Es Vedra Viewpoint closed & could we be seeing a post-brexit return for young brits wanting to work in Spain? The UNVRS train keeps on powering forward but there's some collateral damage and why did Ibiza keep getting mentioned in the Luis Rubiales 'KISS' case? Also one of the Balearic Islands seems to be particularly popular for holidays but is it all part of a dolphin-shaped campaign? This is TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Shock housing news, car hire limits, Dwayne Nolan talks about Ibiza clubbing - will UNVRS be a game changer & the potential winners and losers | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:28:55 | |
There's a shock new housing update from the Balearic parliament that's sure to divide, Ibiza car hire employees have their say on potential vehicle limits coming in & You Tuber Dwayne Nolan joins Martin & Richie to give his expert overview on Ibiza's world famous clubbing scene -who's looking strong for summer 2025 & who might struggle plus how much do the big DJ's get paid per night? Meanwhile there's been a noteworthy comedy concert in Palma & Richie's nerves (and bank balance) are shredded for the big football game in Madrid on Wednesday night. This is TALKING BALEARICS! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Housing protests, will Trump's Tariffs affect Balearics, building works a necessary evil & exciting times for San Antonio & Magaluf | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:19:35 | |
Housing protests in Palma didn't go to plan with a noticeable shift in focus, will Trump's tariffs drive up prices in the Balearics, a new exciting boulevard in San Antonio that connects the town, lots of building works just as the summer season starts but is this a bad thing & exciting times for 2 resorts that have previously suffered from bad publicity plus how the mediterranean lifestyle is pushing up life expectancy. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| UNVRS Ibiza opens, 'Game of Homes' Mallorca controversy, arrival figures for April, Gordon Ramsay opens in Ibiza, American Balearic takeover | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:24:01 | |
UNVRS Ibiza, the worlds first 'hyper club', has finally opened its doors at a cost of around €100M and the feedback has been almost unanimous however one surprising detail has trended on social media, an advertising slogan has upset the Spanish press in Mallorca but are they shooting the messenger? Tourist figures are out for April and it's taken us by surprise but what's changed on the islands? Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is opening a new restaurant in Ibiza this weekend, is this another sign of the White Isle's relentless upmarket surge? And finally is there a clandestine Balearic takeover by North America? This is TALKING BALEARICS. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Louis Vuitton in Palma, sunbed wars, Ryanair in court, new flood warning system, taxi prices & best Euro nudist beach | 27 May 2025 | 00:23:04 | |
There's a big LOUIS VUITTON event in Palma & some locals aren't happy, which Ibiza beaches are charging too much for SUNBEDS with councils biting back, why are RYANAIR pleased with their day in court? There's a new EARLY WARNING system being tested in all 4 Balearic Islands, Ibiza TAXI prices might drastically change and where is 1 of only 2 fully fledged NUDIST BEACHES in Spain? This is TALKING BALEARICS. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Rentals prices downturn, new EU/UK reset, Ibiza car limits , PMI fast food take over, D-Day for San An street art & world's most expensive restaurant | 21 May 2025 | 00:20:09 | |
New UK/EU agreements on food, travel & freedom of movement - surrender or success for the Balearics? Under the radar but Ibiza's car limits will definitely come into force in less than 2 weeks, rental prices take a dip but the devil is in the detail, Okuda San Miguel's street art is due to be unveiled in San Antonio but there's a dramatic last minute development and we go food crazy as plans announced for europe's biggest fast food restaurant meanwhile where is the world's most expensive restaurant plus the restaurant that consumes the most caviar in the world. A clue - all 3 are in the Balearics. THIS IS TALKING BALEARICS AFTER ALL! We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Expensive rentals v shanty towns, Harry Kane at Pacha, 'Which' report on tourism, working week change & best sandwich | 14 May 2025 | 00:28:27 | |
Which town in the Balearics has the most expensive rentals in Spain whilst close by people are living in shanty towns, a 'Which' survey has revealed the most saturated tourist areas with some surprising results, the Spanish working week looks to be tweaked which may have a big knock on effect for the Balearics, professional football teams are starting to arrive on the white isle and the press are loving it & Ibiza comes out winners in a contest close to the hearts of Martin & Richie. This is TALKING BALEARICS. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Big Boating Business, Ryanair's O'Leary on drinks, tourist tax, Ibiza drugs bust, property news, talking RUBBISH, Medieval festival | 07 May 2025 | 00:22:48 | |
Boating in the Balearics is big business as Richie witnessed first hand at the PIBS, Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has his say on solving the drinking problem aboard his planes. The Balearic Tourist tax is back in the headlines and there’s a resolution on the proposed ban on Brits buying property. The lads talk RUBBISH (not for the first time some might say) and there was a surprising arrival at Ibiza airport not forgetting the medieval festival this coming weekend. This is TALKING BALEARICS We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Balearics beat power outage, Palma Boat Show, 'balconing' first victim, unruly flights a big problem, Ibiza clubs open & local football looking good | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:18:59 | |
How exactly did the Balearics beat the national power outage that caused chaos throughout Spain? Richie reports from the Palma International Boat Show where serious money can be spent, Ibiza has its first death from a balcony fall - what is the main cause & what can be done? We are only in April & unruly flights are arriving on a daily basis - are low cost carriers putting profit before safety? What was the fallout from Ibiza's big club opening weekend and some positive news from local football in Mallorca. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| The regeneration of Magaluf & San Antonio, Ibiza clubs opening week, the International Music Summit's special party & a crackdown on 'caravans' | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:23:31 | |
Magaluf & San Antonio are regenerating with young dynamic politicians at the helm, Martin & Richie discuss what's happening on their respective islands, It's Ibiza clubs opening week plus the International Music Summit is in town & it has a very special closing party & as vehicle limits are about to come into law there's a crackdown on 'caravans'. This is TALKING BALEARICS! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| €421M Tourist Tax Bombshell, Trasmed 'Party Cruise', Mallorca Live, Spielberg & Koum's Superyachts & Alcaraz's secret to success | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:19:27 | |
A 'devastating' report reveals a tourist tax bombshell that is quite breathtaking, Trasmed ferry company have launched an Ibiza product that has the local government frothing at the mouth. Mallorca Live is back and it seems to be catering for a specific audience, Ibiza's beaches are stamping out a nasty habit and the super-yachts have started to arrive in Balearic waters with some mega-famous guests onboard while French Open tennis champion Carlos Alcaraz has shared the surprising secret of his success. This is TALKING BALEARICS! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Sa Trinxa DJ ban, local wines setback, new UK airport, Magaluf promenade opens, San Juan fiestas & Klopp's new pub | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:26:58 | |
Balearic vineyards set to suffer from increased taxes, Ibiza's famous Sa Trinxa beach bar gets collared by the noise police, a new UK airport looks to bring more arrivals to the archipelago which will enrage the tourismophobia disciples, Magaluf promenade (part 1) has it's official opening, sporadic fires keep Ibiza on its toes, San Juan fiestas take over the islands, there's a big tennis tournament in Mallorca with a famous face in the crowd & Richie givs an update on his amazing Radiothon running total for charity. 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| Sky News own goal, more tourist protests, Alcaraz back for more, Borussia Dortmund Academy, Salt Bae & Radiothon | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:26:16 | |
Sky News release a headline grabbing report on Ibiza but what's the real story? 'Turismophobia' hits the streets of Mallorca again but are they targeting the wrong people? Carlos Alcaraz is back in Ibiza after his French Open triumph but with a surprising admission, Borussia Dortmund open an exciting new academy in Mallorca which highlights the importance of football for Balearics youth culture, Salt Bae's eye watering new development in Ibiza and Richie is about to go Radiothon Crazy for some great causes. This is TALKING BALEARICS! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||
| A-Listers arrive, parking shocker, rejuvenation of Magaluf & San An, idiot's guide to holidays, ambulance meltdown & Real Mallorca | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:27:52 | |
The A-List celebs are arriving in their droves with some surprising names, parking issues in San Antonio as the appeals court issues a shock order, there might be tourismophobia demonstrations but the two least likely resorts are fighting back & taking a few risks along the way, the national police have issued an idiot's guide to not ruining your holidays, the Guardian runs a surprise exposé on Ibiza ambulances and the Balearics' only representative in the top tier of Spanish football has released their very reasonably priced season tickets prices to much fanfare. This is TALKING BALEARICS! 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ | |||