Operating at 75%

As all things must, our time in Spain is coming to a close. Listen to the two of us reflect on our time in Madrid, on our experience making the podcast, and on what we will miss most. If you've loved listening to this podcast as much as we've loved making it, please consider donating so that we can keep it up on streaming platforms for others to listen. (Every $15 we raise helps to keep this podcast online for one extra month). Donate by venmoing @Tesa-Pribitkin with the description "Operating at 75%". Also, how the day to day operations of a home in Spain may differ from what you're used to in the USA.

In this extra long episode, Tesa and Dino invite guest Ryan Turner to talk about the complex issue of race in Spain. Having grown up a black man in Atlanta, Ryan speaks about his experiences living as a black man in Madrid over the last twenty years and his involvement with the Black Lives Matter movement in Spain. In the episode, Tesa, Dino, and Ryan also discuss results from a survey sent out asking Americans living in Spain about their experiences and observations about race and racism in Spain. Listen for an eye opening conversation on how race relations take a distinct shape while still maintaining fascinating commonalities in two countries with different histories.  Also, slang words and phrases to help you fit in as a true madrileñx.  For full results of the survey, visit the link below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jeh2ztKTMk24Wufo1vcRsHMRLSB63Dbd/edit#gid=671032738

This week, we dive into the nocturnal nature of Spaniards and their party scene. We talk about when the parties start, where they occur, and what to expect once you're inside. We leave you with some tips on how to survive a night out in Madrid, in hopes that you do a better job than we have.Also, why you should move to Spain ASAP 

In this episode, we hear Spaniards talk about the stereotypes they have about the United States. Is it true that Americans eat junk food all the time, drive huge cars, and carry around guns? Listen as we chat about these questions and then turn to a Spaniard who's been living in the US for over five years to hear his take on American stereotypes. Also, it's true, you don't have to tip when in Spain.

Fans, athletes, sports politics, and more - come learn about the world of sports in Spain, not only from Dino and Tesa, but also from a real life Spanish soccer player himself! If you don't know anything about soccer, here's your chance to learn, and if you don't care to learn, we talk about other things as well!  Also, what you should know before you get sick in a foreign country.  To support our guest Toño Calvo, follow him on Instagram, @tono_calvo 

Do you live to work or work to live? In Spain they live to live, work is just an aside. On this episode, we dive into work culture in Spain and try to make sense of its aspects that are starkly different from the US. For example, is it normal for work colleagues to follow you on Instagram? And is being late to work really acceptable? Tune in to hear what we've discovered! Also, why Spaniards may sometimes come across as blunt.  In this episode, Tesa references a Pew Research Report that is discussed in the following article: "Workism is Making Americans Miserable" by Derek Thompson 

Join us for the second half of our two-part series on the different regions of Spain. On this episode, listen as two guests who work in the tourism industry tell us all about their home regions of Andalucia and Galicia. Also, how to avoid spending all your money on tours across Europe. During the episode, Cari mentions a youtube documentary filmed by a friend's son that documents life in a small Galician village. Check it out at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FHARhMEInM

Join us this week for the first half of our two part discussion on the various regions of Spain. Dino and Tesa lead you through a sparknotes version of Spanish history and then interview guests who speak about the culture in their home regions: Catalonia and Pais Vasco.Also, how Spain beats out the US when it comes to domestic travel options.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @Operatingat75

Have you ever wondered what Spanish cuisine is like beyond the famous paella and sangria? Come hear what it really means to be surrounded by Spanish food everyday. We'll walk you through grocery shopping, typical tapas, and local drinks.Also, how much time should you really budget for a meal in Spain?Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @Operatingat75 

As we celebrate the end of another year, we thank the Spaniards who have graciously welcomed us into their country over the last several months. Hear from Dino, Tesa, and their listeners about the joyful moments in which they've felt most at home living in Spain.Also, all the ins and outs of the Spanish siesta.   To stay updated with episode releases and more, check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Operatingat75

In this episode, we talk about the culture around relationship-building in Spain. Dino and Tesa share some of their own challenges of making friends in Madrid, and guests Fiona McFall and Sara Garzon-Cubero speak to their experiences as well. Together, they explore the values around different types of relationships, the role personal identities play in friendships, and the best ways to meet new people in the city.  For more episode and show information, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @Operatingat75. 

In this episode, we talk with Isabel Garon and Charlotte David-two young ladies who have been living abroad for around a year. We dive into the importance of creating routines, the challenges of language barriers, and the woes of grocery shopping while settling into a foreign country. Listen for tips on what to do and what to avoid when establishing a new normal. To stay updated with episode releases and more, check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Operatingat75 

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