Spanish Practices – Living in Spain: Real Life, Real Spain
John MetsonThis is our real life, in real Spain. Ten years of adventures since swapping our glorious Victorian House in leafy Essex for a tiny flat in a wild Andalusian village. I was once a Radio Producer in London, not a great one. I sacked Richard Hammond for not knowing enough about cars. Was rude to J.K. and binned her rubbish first edition new kiddies book. Told the man behind Amazon when it launched i... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 127 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy FictionSociety & CulturePlaces & TravelFiction | |||
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A wry, true-to-life look at Spanish plumbing quirks every expat eventually encounters — mysterious drain smells, missing U-bends, and bathrooms with opinions.
From central traps and sewer "breathing" to rain-induced gurgling chaos, this episode exp... more
In this episode of Spanish Practices - As we start 2026 Spain faces a demographic crunch. A 2025 forecast says the country needs 2.4 million foreign workers by 2035 to sustain its pension system — just as millions apply for Spanish citizenship under ... more
In this episode of Living in Spain, I talk about the choking hazard that is a Spanish Tradition at New Year, drawing on real experiences of expat life in Andalusia after moving from the UK to Spain.
We cover:
• How a Spanish New Year is celebr... more
In this episode at least two reasons among many why we left our leafy Essex town and beautiful four bedroomed bay-fronted Edwardian House and ran off to sunny Spain.
So to the ghosts two arrive from my past. One is a, to be, famous children's autho... more
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- Thank you very much!
I too live in Spain in the region of catalunya (lets not open up that can of worms) and have done for the last 24 years and have thoroughly enjoyed your podcast throughout these seismic days. I recognised many of the themes such as the love of ‘burocracia’ and often had a chuckle to myself as you gave your slant on them. I wish you and your partner all the best in the ‘Nueva normalidad’ and thank you for taking the time to put together your podcast.
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Spain6 years ago - A Breath of Fresh Air
I love this and look forward to my daily dose with my first cup of tea of the day.
It gives one an insight into the joys, trials, tribulations and wonderment of Brits establishing themselves in Spain, and embracing a Spanish lifestyle far from the madding crowd.
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United Kingdom6 years ago - Fantastic!
Love those podcasts
Apple Podcasts5YakuyakiSpain7 years ago - Mr s Sandra Cook
Well worth listening to. Keep them coming James
Apple Podcasts5regencyhouseUnited Kingdom10 years ago - A secret tour guide
It's like an old friend is letting you in on the secret Spain that the average guide book or package holiday will miss. Witty and insightful observation. The odd rude language does not offend but makes you more amused at James' occasional temper with the more exasperating Spanish practices. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Brazil/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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This podcast offers an engaging and authentic glimpse into life in Spain, particularly exploring the lighter and more humorous aspects of relocating and adapting to Spanish culture. Episodes cover a variety of compelling topics, ranging from personal anecdotes about the challenges of language barriers and navigating bureaucracy to observations about local customs, community life, and unique cultural phenomena. The blend of humor and insightful commentary resonates throughout discussions on everything from the quirks of expat life to deeper societal issues such as bureaucracy and animal welfare. A particularly noteworthy feature is the host's knack for storytelling, often weaving in both personal experiences and wider social observations tha... more
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