spain culture

In this extra long episode, Tesa and Dino invite guest Ryan Turner to talk about the complex issue of race in Spain. Having grown up a black man in Atlanta, Ryan speaks about his experiences living as a black man in Madrid over the last twenty years and his involvement with the Black Lives Matter movement in Spain. In the episode, Tesa, Dino, and Ryan also discuss results from a survey sent out asking Americans living in Spain about their experiences and observations about race and racism in Spain. Listen for an eye opening conversation on how race relations take a distinct shape while still maintaining fascinating commonalities in two countries with different histories. 

Also, slang words and phrases to help you fit in as a true madrileñx. 

For full results of the survey, visit the link below. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jeh2ztKTMk24Wufo1vcRsHMRLSB63Dbd/edit#gid=671032738

This week, we dive into the nocturnal nature of Spaniards and their party scene. We talk about when the parties start, where they occur, and what to expect once you're inside. We leave you with some tips on how to survive a night out in Madrid, in hopes that you do a better job than we have.

Also, why you should move to Spain ASAP 

In this episode, we hear Spaniards talk about the stereotypes they have about the United States. Is it true that Americans eat junk food all the time, drive huge cars, and carry around guns? Listen as we chat about these questions and then turn to a Spaniard who's been living in the US for over five years to hear his take on American stereotypes.

Also, it's true, you don't have to tip when in Spain.

Fans, athletes, sports politics, and more - come learn about the world of sports in Spain, not only from Dino and Tesa, but also from a real life Spanish soccer player himself! If you don't know anything about soccer, here's your chance to learn, and if you don't care to learn, we talk about other things as well!  

Also, what you should know before you get sick in a foreign country. 

To support our guest Toño Calvo, follow him on Instagram, @tono_calvo 

Do you live to work or work to live? In Spain they live to live, work is just an aside. On this episode, we dive into work culture in Spain and try to make sense of its aspects that are starkly different from the US. For example, is it normal for work colleagues to follow you on Instagram? And is being late to work really acceptable? Tune in to hear what we've discovered!

Also, why Spaniards may sometimes come across as blunt. 

In this episode, Tesa references a Pew Research Report that is discussed in the following article: 

"Workism is Making Americans Miserable" by Derek Thompson 

Join us this week for the first half of our two part discussion on the various regions of Spain. Dino and Tesa lead you through a sparknotes version of Spanish history and then interview guests who speak about the culture in their home regions: Catalonia and Pais Vasco.

Also, how Spain beats out the US when it comes to domestic travel options.

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In this episode, we talk with Isabel Garon and Charlotte David-two young ladies who have been living abroad for around a year. We dive into the importance of creating routines, the challenges of language barriers, and the woes of grocery shopping while settling into a foreign country. Listen for tips on what to do and what to avoid when establishing a new normal. 

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