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The Sobremesa Podcast

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Francoist Spain
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Catholic Church
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Viktor Orban
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Catalonia
Pedro Sanchez
International Brigades
Reactionary International

The Sobremesa Podcast is about modern-day Spanish society, politics and history, without the stereotypes. Please donate at to make the podcast sustainable: www.buymeacoffee.com/thesobremey

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2026 marks the centenary of Ernest Hemingway’s novel ‘The Sun also Rises’, which brought Pamplona’s San Fermín festival international fame.

Yet beyond its place in Hemingway’s iconic novel and the yearly international news reports of tourists injur... more

In recent months Pedro Sánchez's government has faced the most sustained judicial offensive of its time in office. Sanchez’s wife has been ordered to stand trial for influence peddling and her passport confiscated because a right-wing judge believed ... more

Let me tell you a story about Lavapiés. Spain's housing crisis has finally come for you. Your home has just been sold to a vulture fund and they want you out. What would you do? The residents at Calle Tribulete 7 came together and set out on a path o... more

Last month Madrid’s right wing regional premier Isabel Ayuso took it upon herself to travel to Mexico so as to lecture the Mexican public about their own history - as she participated in a homage to the conquistador Hernan Cortes. Proving once again ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Haslam
IE University lecturer
IE University
Episode: Sánchez under Siege
Leah Pattem
Film partner, co-director of Tribulete 7; photojournalist and founder of Madrid No Frills
Madrid No Frills; Tribulete 7 documentary
Episode: Tribulete 7: The Building on the Frontline of Madrid's Housing Crisis
Juan José Ponce Vázquez
Historian, University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Episode: Conquistadors and Culture Wars
Brittany Kennedy
Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, author and expert on Spanish culture and memory
Tulane University
Episode: The Battle over Picasso's Guernica
Gregorio Alonso
Associate Professor of Hispanic History, University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: From Faith to Freedom: Catholicism, Liberalism, and Hispanidad in Cádiz 1812
Bécquer Seguín
Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at John Hopkins University and contributor on Spanish current affairs for The Nation Magazine
Johns Hopkins University; The Nation
Episode: Sánchez on the World Stage
Helen Graham
Professor Emerita of Modern European History at Royal Holloway University of London
Royal Holloway University of London
Episode: Francoist Prison Worlds: Totalitarianism and Social Control
James Stout
Historian, activist, and podcaster
Episode: Barcelona and the 1936 Popular Olympics
Nicole Iturriaga
Sociologist and author of "Exhuming Violent Histories, Forensics, Memory and Rewriting Spain's Past"
Episode: Exhuming Violent Histories: How to Tell the Story of Spain's Mass Graves

Hosts

Owen Gilmartin
Host known for interviews on politics, society, and history.
Alan McGuire
Co-host/host with recurring presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Biased

    Very left wing. Hard to get an accurate sense of what’s happening in Spain. More opinion that facts

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AP12345432167544
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Consistently high quality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ballysmuttan
    Ireland9 months ago
  • The podcast

    So I really enjoy the podcasts. I have learned so much more about current Spain. I love the mix of the history and the current events.

    I will say the interview with Anita Fuentes was tough for me. Personally I don’t care a flip about actresses or musicians and their opinions about current events. What Rosalia believes are her opinions. They are her opinions and biases.

    The Goya’s are not the place for political discussion. It is purely about entertainment. I don’t feel that entertainers are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pajarolibre
    United States2 years ago
  • Biased

    Only listened to your Catalonia Amnesty episode. I was curious about the image of Spain you were projecting to non-Spanish speakers. As a Spaniard living abroad, I don’t think I can be accused of being trapped in a bubble regarding Spanish politics. Your takes were absolutely one-sided against the unionists, even calling out judicial associations for, in your opinion, issuing clearly “political statements”, without even considering their legal (not political) argument that an amnesty violates th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    serchtopo
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Me gusta escuchar, desde otra mirada y punto de vista, la realidad de este país. Admiro vuestro análisis y objetividad. Y además de todo eso intento mejorar mi comprensión de la lengua inglesa que tanto admiro. Gracias por el tiempo que le dedicáis. 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    awcgesd
    Spain4 years ago

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Some reviews note strong partisan tones in certain episodes, with calls for balancing perspectives.
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Audience value depth and context, sometimes at the expense of lighter, entertainment-focused content.
Praise for accessibility of complex topics and the mix of history with current events.

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Talking Points

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Conquistadors and Culture Wars
Q: How should Cortés be taught in schools to avoid a one-sided narrative?
Present a multi-perspective history that includes Indigenous voices, local histories, and the broader social dynamics, not just Cortés' actions, to illustrate the complexity of the Conquest.
Not Such a Soft Dictatorship: Francoism and the Forgotten Repression of Sexual Minorities
Q: How was their response to this with these laws?
They created laws that criminalized individuals not by their actions but by their perceived danger to the regime.
Not Such a Soft Dictatorship: Francoism and the Forgotten Repression of Sexual Minorities
Q: What are you researching or what is your project?
I am focusing on the repression of social and sexual minority antisocial during the Francoist dictatorship, particularly in the late years.
Stories Left in Stone: Tales from Cáceres Extremadura
Q: What is the politics of the region?
Extremadura has traditionally been a stronghold for socialists but recently has seen a shift with the right-wing gaining power, reflecting a complex political landscape.
Stories Left in Stone: Tales from Cáceres Extremadura
Q: What made you realize that you needed to tell these stories?
Many people actively choose to stay in Cáceres for quality of life, which he found intriguing and wanted to highlight through their narratives.

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What is The Sobremesa Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, academically informed look at modern Spain—covering politics, history, culture, and memory with guests from universities, think tanks, journalism, and activism. Conversations frequently center on long-standing issues such as national memory, Francoist legacies, regional identities, and Spain's role in international affairs, often tying historical context to current events and policy debates. Notable strengths include rigorous guest analysis, nuanced perspectives on controversial topics, and a willingness to challenge simplistic narratives through interdisciplinary discourse. The show stands out for its mix of historians, sociologists, and journalists who explore both archival insights and contemporary politics, making it usefu... more

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2. Leah Pattem
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8. James Stout

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