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The Olive Press News Podcast

The Olive Press Podcast
Spain
Costa Del Sol
Marbella
Identity Theft
Nolotil
Property Fraud In Costa Del Sol
Madeline Mccann
Pedro Sánchez
Christian Brueckner
Tommy Robinson
Gaza
Barcelona
Estepona
Jodie Smart
Brits In Spain
Continental Wealth Management
Pension Scams Offshore
Jeffrey Epstein
Olive Press
Lagos, Portugal

After almost 20 years of delivering the news to expats in Spain, the Olive Press newspaper is moving from the written to the spoken word with its brand new podcast. Each week the Olive Press team sit down in its centre in Marbella to discuss the stories and investigations of the week affecting expats in Spain. The gang will be joined by special guests and figures from the expat community to give y... more

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David Bentley
Former England and Arsenal/Tottenham footballer
Footballer, entrepreneur in Marbella
Episode: David Bentley: Why I Left Football for Marbella | The Rest Is Spain | Episode 16
Alessio Ghilanda
Senior reporter for The Olive Press, joining from Granada
The Olive Press
Episode: The Rest is Spain - The Olive Press podcast - Episode 15
John Clarke
Author of Costa Killer and Costa del Crime, editor of Olive Press
Olive Press
Episode: MAFIA SPECIAL PART TWO | The Rest is Spain Podcast
Isabel Boston
Journalist who led Nolotil coverage
The Olive Press
Episode: The Olive Press Podcast ep 2: Fake power of attorney stole my home, perils of Nolotil, English fans in Bilbao
Walter Finch
Digital editor
The Olive Press
Episode: The Olive Press Podcast - Episode One

Hosts

John Clarke
Editor and lead host, frequently guiding discussions on crime, expat issues, and regional reporting for the Olive Press network
Alessio Ghilanda
Senior Olive Press journalist contributing investigative reporting and on-site perspectives
Walter Finch
Host with extensive experience covering crime and corruption in the region; co-hosts discussions and offers investigative context
Caroline
Co-host/reporter providing on-the-ground context across stories; frequently presents reporting from multiple locales
Jon Clarke
Co-host and journalist, contributes reporting and interview segments on crime and current events

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#184
Spain/News/News Commentary

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David Bentley: Why I Left Football for Marbella | The Rest Is Spain | Episode 16
Q: You've been vocal about the Manosphere. What led you to address it publicly?
Bentley explains the risks of the Manosphere for young men, describing it as manipulative and financially exploitative, and explains why as a public figure he feels compelled to challenge it.
David Bentley: Why I Left Football for Marbella | The Rest Is Spain | Episode 16
Q: What are your thoughts on the media portrayal of footballers and the role of social media in shaping public perception?
He discusses the need for authenticity, criticizes sensationalism, and emphasizes responsible usage of social platforms to influence positively, especially for younger fans and his four children.
David Bentley: Why I Left Football for Marbella | The Rest Is Spain | Episode 16
Q: Tell us about your journey from England to Spain and how the move shaped your post-football life.
Bentley reflects on moving to Marbella in his late teens, building a network of friends and business partners, and finding a life beyond football that blends hospitality ventures with family and community work.
MAFIA SPECIAL PART 3 | The Rest Is Spain
Q: What do you think about the Kinahan arrest in Dubai and the broader international connections being alleged?
The hosts convey a mix of surprise and cautious analysis, noting the timing and apparent links to Iran, Hezbollah, and the global money movement networks that connect crime with geopolitics, while emphasizing the difficulty of building watertight legal cases.
The Olive Press Podcast ep 2: Fake power of attorney stole my home, perils of Nolotil, English fans in Bilbao
Q: How did Nolotil become a public concern, and what has been the impact of journalism on this issue?
Investigative reporting since 2016 uncovered victims and led to regulatory warnings and campaigns that pressured manufacturers and policymakers to address safety concerns, ultimately influencing availability and monitoring.

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A sharp, expat-focused news and analysis program that blends investigative reporting with on-the-ground color from Spain. Episodes commonly cover organized crime, corruption, local politics, cross-border issues, and safety concerns affecting expatriates, often interwoven with timely UK–Spain relations, travel, and lifestyle topics. The show's tone mixes hard-hitting journalism with practical expat guidance, highlighted by guest experts and seasoned journalists who bring firsthand reporting from hotspots like Marbella, Costa del Sol, and Costa Blanca. A standout element is its international crime through-line—from historical Costa del Crime to modern transnational networks—paired with vivid on-site storytelling and sponsor-supported segments... more

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4. Isabel Boston
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