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We are Tania and Gaetano, two expats who moved our families to Spain for new adventures. We both moved here from the US, Tania (originally from the UK) in 2020, with her husband and daughter from Northern Virginia, and Gaetano in 2023 with his two daughters from Los Angeles.
We all met in Valencia and got along incredibly well, but while we cracked each other up discussing our fun times adjusting to Spain, there were quite a few eye-rolls from our girls (tweens and teenagers anyone!). In an effort to give our daughters a little break we thought what the heck, let’s share our experiences with unsuspecting strangers instead. This podcast came to life and we hope you enjoy the pitfalls and joys of our experiences - we all have!
Episodes
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
This week on Ah Spain Podcast: Poco A Poco, we’re tracing the surprising story of Turkeys in Spain — the original globe-trotting birds! From the Aztecs to Andalusian estates, find out how these strutting newcomers became the toast (and roast) of Europe. We unpack how the Spanish mistook them for peacocks, why the English blamed Turkey, and how Spain accidentally started a culinary revolution. It’s a tale of feathers, food, and a few fowlish misunderstandings you won’t want to miss. kH2DimCuZ3TYRseNlwnN
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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Gobble gobble, expats — it’s Thanksgiving in Spain! This week on Ah Spain Podcast, we chat about what happens when you try to celebrate one of America’s most iconic holidays… without the parades, pumpkin pie mix, or a single cranberry in sight. From hunting down a turkey that still has its beak (yikes!) to recreating your favorite dishes with Spanish ingredients and tiny European ovens, we’re serving up the full expat experience. Discover how potlucks turn into international fiestas, with new friends filling their bellies — and their curiosity — with this iconic American tradition. We’ll talk about creative menus, ingredient scavenger hunts, and finding that cozy holiday feeling even when you’re far from home. Tune in for laughs, culture shocks, and plenty of stuffing-inspired nostalgia — it’s a feast for your expat soul. kH2DimCuZ3TYRseNlwnN
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Join us as we wander through Granada’s gilded wonder in this playful and heartfelt episode of Ah Spain Podcast: Poco A Poco. The Basilica de San Juan de Dios is part church, part treasure chest, and entirely spectacular. From an orphaned Portuguese shepherd who became a saint to a Baroque masterpiece bursting with marble, mirrors, and miracles, this story blends devotion with dazzling design. You’ll hear about relics, radiant altars, and that glorious “too much is just enough” Baroque flair. Whether you’re chasing history, art, or a little sparkle, this Granada icon promises pure ¡Madre Mía! energy.
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Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Think you know Spain? Think again! In this cheeky episode of Ah Spain Podcast, Tania and Gaetano take on 5 myths about Spanish life — from the famously “laid-back” lifestyle to that so-called all-year-round beach weather. They also wax poetic about train travel across Europe, explore the Mediterranean diet, and try to agree on what actually counts as tapas. Expect laughs, cultural insights, and a few spicy truths that’ll make you rethink what you thought you knew about Spain. Perfect for travel lovers, expats, and anyone who’s ever wondered, “Do they really nap all afternoon?”
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Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this Poco A Poco episode, we get a little nutty exploring Spain’s sweetest tradition — marzipan (mazapán). From Toledo’s convent kitchens to medieval legends born of famine, this almondy classic has quite the backstory. We unwrap its Moorish roots, monastic magic, and why Toledo still reigns as the capital of Spanish marzipan today. From tiny sweets to eel-shaped creations, marzipan comes in many forms — and we’ve got the tales (and laughs) to match. Expect our signature mix of humor and history, sprinkled with just the right amount of sugar.
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
This week on Ah Spain Podcast, we go unscripted and embrace pure, glorious chaos — because who needs an agenda anyway? From the oddities of getting your child’s vaccines to trying to decode how to apply to colleges in the EU (pro tip: every country is different), we’re keeping it real and just a bit unhinged. Add in a never-ending pool cleaning saga, our unfulfilled spa day dreams, and a proud dad moment thanks to the Duke of Edinburgh program, and you’ve got yourself a proper tapas plate of topics. Oh, and we might get a little too passionate about the magic of sliced pork loin in the deli section. Tune in for laughs, relatable rants, and the beautifully unpredictable adventure of expat life in Spain.
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Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Bats, football, and royal legends — oh my! In this Poco a Poco episode, we flutter through Valencia’s skies to uncover why bats are beloved symbols, not spooky creatures. From King Jaume I’s lucky omen to Valencia CF’s epic logo feud with Batman (sorry, Gotham), these winged wonders have quite the backstory. We’ll also peek at the real bats that call the city and countryside home — the unsung heroes keeping mosquitoes at bay. It might be Halloween season, but in Valencia, bats are all about good fortune, not fright.
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Boo! It’s Halloween time — and whether you live in Spain or are just curious how your Halloween traditions translate here, we’ve got the spooky spirit for you. From ancient customs like All Saint’s Day to modern-day trick-or-treating in Valencia’s Ruzafa neighborhood, we uncover how Spain’s ghosts, ghouls, and party-lovers celebrate October 31st their own way. Expect stories of haunted tunnels, lifesize skeletons, and costume chaos courtesy of expats and locals alike. We even dish on the big theme park scares — think PortAventura parades and Parque Warner’s all-night fright fest. Whether you’re into marzipan bones or midnight monsters, this episode proves that Halloween in Spain is muy divertido… and just a little bit wicked.
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