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A weekly podcast in English brought to you by journalists Lily Mayers and Simon Hunter covering Spain's top stories and cultural features. Whether you live here, have visited or have just heard of Spain and want to know more, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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El Presidente Nayib Bukele tomó por sorpresa al mundo entero cuando anunció que El Salvador se convertiría en el primer país en adoptar una criptomoneda como moneda de curso legal junto con el dólar. Plan Cuscatlán: de las Pandillas al Bitcoin, es un podcast documental de 5 episodios que investiga cómo El Salvador se embarcó en este experimento y que consecuencias trajo para el país. Plan Cuscatlán es una producción de Mantel @mantel.world www.mantel.world La conducción y producción periodís ...
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En este episodio, profundizamos en las consecuencias del Estado de Excepción y la trayectoria de su principal protagonista: Nayib Bukele. Promediando su mandato, Bukele logró aprobar una serie de medidas que desactivaron los frenos y contrapesos del sistema democrático. Al mismo tiempo, se aprobaba la Ley Bitcoin, marcando los primeros pasos en un …
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Los beneficios de la Ley Bitcoin, en teoría, no se limitaron solamente a revolucionar los sistemas de pago. Este rebranding del país incentivó a nuevas empresas a instalarse en El Salvador. Pero ¿cuántas empresas efectivamente fueron, qué tipo de inversiones hicieron y quién está detrás de ese capital? En este episodio te contamos sobre la relación…
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Una de las promesas de la Ley Bitcoin era transformar la industria de las remesas, que son los envíos de dinero que se realizan entre países. Para ello, la principal herramienta dentro del plan del gobierno salvadoreño fue la Chivo Wallet, la billetera de Bitcoins creada especialmente para ese fin. Sin embargo, el lanzamiento de esta aplicación est…
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La Ley Bitcoin consiste de apenas tres páginas que modifican el sistema monetario de un país. ¿Cómo se hizo para implementar una iniciativa tan compleja con una hoja de ruta tan básica? En este episodio, te contamos qué es lo que aprobó el gobierno cuando aprobó la Ley Bitcoin. También analizamos que impacto tuvo la ley en los hábitos financieros d…
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Esta historia empieza en Miami cuando presidente de El Salvador Nayib Bukele anuncia la Ley Bitcoin ante una audiencia extranjera, en inglés, y por video pre-grabado. En este primer capítulo, nos preguntamos ¿Quién es Nayib Bukele? ¿En qué contexto se presentaba la Ley Bitcoin en El Salvador? ¿Cuáles son los orígenes del Sueño Bitcoiner? Plan Cusca…
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En Junio de 2021, el presidente salvadoreño Nayib Bukele hizo un gran anuncio: El Salvador se convertiría en el primer país del mundo en adoptar el Bitcoin como moneda oficial junto con el dólar. El anuncio causo enorme confusión y fue recibido con protestas, pero también hubo voces que celebraron la iniciativa. Mientras emprendedores y entusiastas…
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Season 3 Christmas gift! Our worst Spanish mistakes
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As a special treat for all our listeners, we thought we'd give you one of our Patreon-only bonus episodes. In it, we break down all our – and our listeners' – best or worst mistakes in Spanish. Enjoy! (And please ignore me saying how we love our Patreon subscribers more – we do, of course, love you all the same...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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S03E05 Mini-episode! Constitutional crisis in Spain and the man saving Ibiza from snakes
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This week, Simon is on his own as Lily is already in Australia! He breaks down the latest in the ongoing constitutional crisis that has gripped Spanish politics, speaks to Dean Gallagher, who volunteers to rid Ibiza of invasive snakes, and provides a round up of the rest of the week's news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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This week's episode is now available on Patreon! Simon takes a deep dive into the ongoing constitutional crisis in Spain, speaks to Dean Gallagher, who volunteers to rid Ibiza of snakes, and rounds up the rest of the week's news. Head to www.patreon.com/laportadapod to listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Legislative Loose Ends, Storm Damage & Christmas In Spain
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This week Simon and Lily look at loose ends in Congress, Stormy weather damage across the country and we chat to author Pilar Orti about the unusual ways Spain celebrates Christmas and the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week Simon and Lily look at loose ends in Congress, Stormy weather damage across the country and we chat to author Pilar Orti about the unusual ways Spain celebrates Christmas and the New Year. Do you know where the name Madrid comes from? Or what the longest word in the Spanish dictionary is? Well Patreon listeners will soon find out, because…
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Spain's FIFA fail, Party Polling & How to Stop a Plane in Spain
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On this week's episode Simon and Lily look at Spain's FIFA loss, an interesting poll ahead of next year’s general election and how a faked pregnancy labour allowed a dozen passengers to escape from a plane in Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week Simon and Lily look at Spain's FIFA loss, an interesting poll ahead of next year’s general election and how a faked pregnancy labour allowed a dozen passengers to escape from a plane in Barcelona. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus Spanter content we travel to Marbella with La Portada's Costa Del Sol correspondent Giles Brown. Hos…
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Marlaska Under Fire, A Health Care Crisis & The Madrid Players
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This week Simon and Lily look at why Spain’s Interior Minister is in hot water, why doctors across Spain are walking out of work and they speak to the head of acting troupe, The Madrid Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week Simon and Lily look at why Spain’s Interior Minister is in hot water, why doctors across Spain are walking out of work and they speak to the head of acting troupe, The Madrid Players. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus Spanter content Simon tests Lily and Connor on Spanish phrases that aren't what they seem! Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Sí es Sí, World Cup Controversies & Corinna and the King
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This week Simon and Lily unpack the Sí es Sí law, look at how it's being implemented in court as well as the response in Congress, they check in and off the pitch for Spanish news at the World Cup in Qatar and they break down the juiciest revelations from the new Corinna and the King podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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This week Simon and Lily unpack the Sí es Sí law and look at how it's being implemented in court and the response in Congress, they check in and off the pitch for Spanish news at the World Cup in Qatar and they break down the juiciest revelations from the new Corinna and the King podcast. And for Patreon listeners in this week's bonus content Simon…
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Exhumations and a Deeper Look at Migrants in Melilla
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This week Simon and Lily chat about the exhumation of a Francoist general and take a closer look at migrant deaths at the Melilla border with BBC Reporter Courtney Bembridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week Simon and Lily chat about the exhumation of a Francoist general and take a closer look at migrant deaths at the Melilla border with BBC Reporter Courtney Bembridge. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus content Lily and Simon share and swap their favourite Spanish social media accounts to help you stay up to date with the latest news…
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Sedition, Climate Change and a La Liga Legend
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In this week’s pod Simon & Lily talk about the law of sedition, climate change affecting Spain & they speak to La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s pod Simon and Lily discuss the law of sedition, climate change affecting Spain & they speak to La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides. Also this week, for Patrons only, inspired by our favourite catch phrase, "A relaxing cup of cafe con leche" this week's bonus content sees Simon test Lily on four quotes that have made their way into …
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Trans Law, Wine Heist & Ukrainian Students in Spain
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On the fourth episode of La Portada season 2 Lily and Simon look at the latest challenges to Spain’s proposed Trans Law, a wine heist beyond belief and they chat to loyal La Portada listener Tom Davidson about how new Ukrainian students are assimilating at the Lady Elizabeth School in Alicante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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Fiesta Nacional, judicial deadlock in Spain, and a viral voice over star
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In today's episode of La Portada, Simon and Lily discuss the craziness of the 12 de Octubre Fiesta Nacional, the deadlock in Spain's judiciary, and we speak to voice over superstar Nikki García – aka the voice of Spanish Google Maps. Support us on Patreon to get these episodes on Fridays, and to hear bonus content. This week for our Patreon support…
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In today's episode of La Portada, which is now available on Patreon, Simon and Lily discuss the craziness of the 12 de Octubre Fiesta Nacional, the deadlock in Spain's judiciary, and we speak to voice over superstar Nikki García – aka the voice of Spanish Google Maps. Also this week, for Patrons only, Simon speaks to media consultant Adrián Bono ab…
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Sexist taunts, A Train Crash Trial & A Photographers New Challenge
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In the second episode of La Portada Season 2, Simon and Lily look at some college boys' sexist taunts, a train crash trial & we speak with prominent Spanish photographer Santi Palacios who’s launching an exciting new project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s Friday so you’re expecting a new episode of La Portada right… well for our Patreon supporters that is still the case. For everyone else new episodes will now be released on Sundays! Head to https://www.patreon.com/laportadapod to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Post-Brexit Licence Deadlock, La Roja Football Fallout & A Heartbreaking Play
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Here it is, our first episode of La Portada season 2! In today’s episode we cover the continuing post-Brexit licence deadlock, La Roja football fallout and we speak to Sara Campbell who stars in the poignant biographical play InAnna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’ve had a break, refreshed our twitter feeds, glued ourselves to the TV and we’re coming back with even more Spanish news, culture, interviews & insanity! La Portada Season 2 starts Friday September 30th. To contribute email laportadapod@gmail.com or send us a message on our social channels @laportadapod Hasta pronto! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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State of the Nation, Four Day Workweek & a Civil Guard-ian Angel
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In the last episode of La Portada Podcast before summer break, Simon and Lily talk State of the Nation, the 4 day workweek & they chat to a civil guard doing his part to help guiris in need. The La Portada team will be back tanned and refreshed at the start of September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Irene Montero in NYC, Bull Running & Spanish Wedding Dos and Don'ts
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In the fifth episode of La Portada Podcast Simon and Lily scrutinise the media coverage surrounding a trip to New York by Spain’s Equality Minister, they chat about the return of Pamplona's San Fermín bull running festival and they give you a rundown of what to expect and how to behave at a Spanish wedding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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Melilla Migrants, NATO Optics & Brexit Headaches
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In the fourth episode of La Portada Podcast Simon and Lily talk migrant deaths in Melilla, they swap observations from NATO/OTAN and chat to Euro Citizens about Brexit’s lingering issues for UK expats in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Election Results, Dior in Sevilla & A Dress Code for Drunks
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In the third episode of La Portada Podcast Simon and Lily discuss the election results in Andalucia, they speak to one of the fashion world’s most important critics about Dior and Spain’s artisans and sticking to the fashion theme they delve into whether a dress code will help disorderly patrons behave on the island of Mallorca. Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Andalusia's Election, Heat Wave Stress & An Airline Napkin Mystery
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In the second episode of La Portada Podcast, Simon and Lily discuss the upcoming Andalusian regional elections, the current heat wave, they speak to a Spanish cartoonist who has paid tribute to the tireless work of Spanish grandparents and they unearth a bizarre napkin mystery linked to a defunct airline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Prostitution, Forest Fires & Man Saved By Ham
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In the first episode of La Portada Podcast, Simon and Lily look at planned changes to prostitution laws in Spain, forest fires in Málaga and hear from a writer who has dedicated an entire book to explaining why Spain is ugly. There is also a true story about a man whose life was saved by ham… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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La Portada is a weekly podcast in English brought to you by journalists Lily Mayers and Simon Hunter covering Spain's top stories and cultural features. Episode one will be available from June 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Una semana m�s, y fieles a nuestro compromiso para con nuestros oyentes, nos complace anunciaros que ya est� disponible mediante descarga directa el programa n�mero 36 de la cuarta temporada de Level Up! Un programa que cont� con el esperado regreso de Ra�l Romero, si bien hubo que lamentar la ausencia de nuestro experto polemista, Jon Zorita. Sea …
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Hoy es viernes. Y tal y como ya empieza a ser costumbre por estos lares, nos complace anunciaros que ya est� disponible mediante descarga directa un nuevo programa de Level Up!, vuestro podcast favorito de videojuegos. En concreto, nos encontramos ante el programa 45 de esta cuarta temporada de Level Up!, y ante el programa 145 de toda nuestra anda…
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Un mi�rcoles m�s, nos complace anunciaros que ya est� disponible mediante descarga directa una nueva edici�n de Level Up!, vuestro programa de radio de videojuegos favorito. Una edici�n que, como no pod�a ser de otra manera, llega cargada de la actualidad m�s rabiosa, los debates m�s sesudos y el sentido del humor que siempre nos ha caracterizado. …
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Llega una semana m�s vuestro programa de radio de videojuegos favorito, n�mero 1 en iTunesBy www.vadejuegos.com
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No os perd�is este programa que llega cargado de contenido, buen humor y alguna que otra sorpresaBy www.vadejuegos.com
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Lo prometido es deuda, Level Up! regresa tras unas semanas de par�n para convertirse en "el mayor espect�culo de los videojuegos". Una hora de diversi�n y de buen rollo en la que nos acomodamos a nuestro nuevo hogar en la redacci�n de VaDeJuegos, y en la que no falt� nuestro habitual repaso a las noticias de la semana y los debates: El E3 2012 y Ni…
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Comenzamos una semana m�s, en plena resaca de incontables horas de juego a Diablo 3 y Max Payne 3. Unas horas de juego que se han visto culminadas con una hora de programa en directo de Level Up!, vuestro programa de radio de videojuegos favorito, desde las instalaciones de UribeFM. Pero si no pudist�is escucharlo en directo, nos complace anunciaro…
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El com�n de los mortales regresa hoy a su rutina diaria, con una semana que a buen seguro traer� un sin fin de responsabilidades acad�micas o laborales. Pero no todo es malo en los lunes, puesto que ese d�a es el elegido por el equipo de VaDeJuegos para traeros mediante descarga directa un nuevo programa de Level Up!, vuestro programa de radio de v…
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Comenzamos una nueva semana y la comenzamos con muy buen pie. Y es que, �qu� mejor manera existe de levantarse un lunes que descarg�ndose una nueva entrega de vuestro programa de radio de videojuegos favorito, Level Up! Un programa que cont� con una participaci�n excelente de nuestros oyentes, y con una de las Pol�micas de la Semana m�s divertidas …
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El mes de abril alcanza ya su final con una semana que para muchos, ser� m�s corta de lo habitual por la presencia de un m�s que esperado puente, que os servir� para descansar y desconectar de vuestras rutinas laborales o estudiantiles. Pero por si esto no fuera suficiente buena noticia, hoy le ponemos la guinda con un nuevo programa de Level Up! q…
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Level Up! 04x25 - La nueva generaci�n de consolas y Terminator, protagonistas en el �ltimo programa de Level Up!
El momento que todos estabais esperando, por fin se cristaliz� en la noche de ayer con la emisi�n del programa n�mero 25 de la cuarta temporada de Level Up! Pero si no pudisteis escuchar el programa en directo, nos congratula informaros de que el mismo, ya se encuentra a vuestra disposici�n mediante descarga directa. Sin duda, una oportunidad que n…
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Level Up! contin�a su andadura bajo su nuevo formato, con el que pretendemos hacer los contenidos m�s din�micos y �giles, si bien no por ello menos profesionales o divertidos. Esta nueva filosof�a ha sido llevada al extremo en la edici�n de ayer, puesto que reducimos el espacio de noticias, para dar cabida a m�s contenidos originales. Y ahora, ten�…
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Una semana m�s, el equipo de VaDeJuegos se enorgullece de presentaros mediante descarga directa un nuevo programa de vuestro programa de radio de videojuegos, Level Up! Un programa que no cont� con la presencia de nuestro querido Director, Alfonso G�mez, si bien cont� con un brillante sustituto. Nada m�s y nada menos que el inefable Ra�l Romero. No…
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La noche de ayer vio nacer a un nuevo formato en Level Up! Y es que el equipo del programa, impregnado del esp�ritu emprendedor y renovador que domina en estos momentos el proyecto VaDeJuegos, dio el pistoletazo de salida a una nueva etapa de vuestro programa de radio de videojuegos favorito, en el que se reduce la duraci�n, si bien se intensifican…
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Ya es comienzos de semana. Una semana muy especial puesto que para muchos de vosotros comienza una nueva temporada vacacional, que a buen seguro os servir� para desconectar de vuestros duros y estresantes quehaceres diarios. Y am�n de vuestros enseres particulares, discos, pel�culas y cuantos elementos de ocio acarre�is con vosotros, existe un elem…
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