Spain Explained
Marti BuckleySpain Explained is the podcast for people who want to understand Spanish culture, Spanish food, and Spanish traditions beyond the guidebook basics. Hosted by award-winning author and cook Marti Buckley, who's lived in Spain since 2010, this show unpacks the concepts, rituals, and quirks that make Spain… Spain. Whether you're planning a trip to Spain, obsessed with Spanish cuisine, dreaming of movi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelArtsFoodSociety & Culture | |||
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In certain parts of Spain, a group of friends settles up before the night starts. Everyone puts the same amount of cash into one pile, usually ten euros a head. One person holds it and pays at every bar. Eight people can move through six bars over an... more
Spain Explained is taking on all seventeen of Spain's regions, one episode at a time, starting with Catalunya, the region people hear about most and get explained the least. September 11 is the Diada, the national day of Catalunya, so this is the epi... more
A tertulia has no members, no minutes and no closing time, and historically it has been powerful enough to pressure kings to ratify constitutions. The word in its traditional, historical sense means a standing appointment to debate: the same people, ... more
Spain's constitution, the one the country still runs on, never names a single one of its 17 comunidades autónomas. Not Cataluña, not Andalucía, none of them. These are basically Spain's equivalent of states, and when Spaniards voted on the text in De... more
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- Entertaining and informative!
I really enjoy hearing Marti talk all about Spain - the food, the people, the traditions, the geography, and more. Her episodes don't just give facts. She truly explains the meaning and emotions behind so many cultural aspects of Spain.
Apple Podcasts5Love the UK
United States6 days ago - Fun, food, fantastic
I love this podcast. It takes on one Spanish thing (food, tradition, place) per week and does a deep dive into its origins and significance. Super informative in a fun way!! Marti, the presenter, is amusing and she balances just the right amount of history with current cultural significance. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5Di-Mi-MiUnited States7 days ago - Dream of living in Spain?
Then this is the podcast for you.
Apple Podcasts5cbeargUnited States2 months ago - Sunshine for your ears
I listened to this podcast before a trip to Spain and it really enriched my experience. Thanks to Marti’s suggestions, I am now a huge fan of Spanish vermut. And gildas! And indie Spanish fashion designers- but that’s another story. The Spanish really know how to live! Her voice tinkles in your ear and her gentle giggle will put a smile on your face.
Apple Podcasts5apps2010
Canada3 months ago - EuroBama
Marti made me go Basque
Apple Podcasts5Bear & LaLaUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #97 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Canada/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Spain/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Sweden/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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A culture-forward series that explains everyday Spain—its food, rituals, and regional quirks—through accessible storytelling, historical context, and practical how-tos. Episodes span topics from tapas social structures to regional specialties, aiming to translate daily life into actionable insight for travelers, expats, and culture enthusiasts. Notable strengths include a passionate host with deep lived experience in Spain, a hands-on approach to language and customs, and a steady rhythm of weekly explorations that connect food, places, and people with broader cultural themes.
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