Podcasts about Catalonia

Unearth the past and face the shadows... When a body is discovered at an archaeological dig site in Catalonia, Detective Elisenda Domènech is pulled into a chilling case. The victim, killed in the... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Laurence Bouvard

When a child vanishes, a city's darkest secrets rise to the surface – and in the shadows of Catalonia, justice comes at a price. Detective Elisenda Domènech is no stranger to grief. Haunted by pers... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Laurence Bouvard

What does it mean to be a true artist—one who creates not for fame or applause, but because the soul requires it?In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, I sit down with Jasmina G. Pizarro, a tri-lingual actress from a small town in Catalonia, Spain. With warmth, grace, and a magnetic spirit, Jasmina shares how she's built a life rooted in creativity, intuition, and truth—far from the hustle of Hollywood, yet deeply connected to her artistry.We talk about…

According to the UN, birth rates have been declining globally since 1963, and Spain has the second-lowest fertility rate in the EU. Economic instability, difficulty in accessing housing, an inability to reconcile work and family life, and a lack of support have been pinpointed as deterring factors. We meet women from different backgrounds to hear their experiences of maternity and the challenges they have overcome. We also explore the emotional side, the importance of community and the loneliness that many mothers experience, and what is being done to address this in the form of community groups and associations.  From raising a child with disabilities to single mothers coping alone, diverse families overcoming stigma, international mothers searching for a community and grandparents who play a key role in childcare, there is no one way to raise a family. We discover the multiple realities of contemporary maternity and gain an insider's perspective on one of life's most universal roles.  Reporter Lea Beliaeva Bander joins host Beth Cohen to explore the legal framework for supporting mothers and discuss the realities of modern-day motherhood in Catalonia. This week, our Catalan phrase is “Mare només n'hi ha una” - “There is only one mother”. It's a traditional expression emphasizing the irreplaceable role of a mother, however, it overlooks adoptive, LGBTQI+, and non-traditional families, where children may have more than one mother, or no mother at all.

Ready to keep the travel vibes going? Part two of our Traveling Lite series just dropped — and it's packed with real-world tips straight from my recent adventure through Spain's stunning Costa Brava and vibrant Valencia. Last week in Part One, we focused on preparing for healthy travel — from mindset to packing smart. (If you missed it, make sure to catch up — it's a must-listen!) This week, in Part Two, I'm taking you on the road with me. Rain or shine, I share how I stayed present and grounded while traveling, some mindset shifts that helped me avoid feeling restricted, and a lot more that will surely help you to travel lite! Whether you're planning a getaway or just dreaming of one, this episode will inspire you to travel in a way that honors your health and your joy.

Uncover the hidden question that transforms how you connect with your passion and purpose.Kinsley embarked on a transformative journey through Catalonia, Spain, where he met Harvey, an exceptional guide who poses a life-changing question: "A que te dedicas?" This episode dives into cultural insights and personal reflections that redefine the meaning of work and dedication.Join Mark as he reflects on cycling through the breathtaking landscapes of Catalonia, where he and Tara experienced the rich culture and history of Spain. From awe-inspiring medieval villages to a heartfelt tea ceremony, Mark shares stories that highlight the profound question, "To what do you dedicate yourself?" This exploration not only enriched his understanding of purpose but also tied back to his work in the mattress industry, emphasizing the value of dedication in both personal and professional life.Timestamps:00:09 - The Power of "A Que Te Dedicas?" 05:20 - Cycling Through Catalonia: A Journey of Discovery10:45 - Meeting Catarina Roma: Crafting with Soul15:32 - A Dinner to Remember: Farm Fresh in Spain20:50 - Harvey's Story: A Guide with a Mission25:15 - The Big Reveal: More Than Just Our Jobs30:40 - Global Perspectives on Purpose: Ikigai, Maraki, and More35:55 - The Mattress Connection: Rededicating to Better Sleep40:20 - Gather and Grow: The Importance of Community45:10 - Conclusion: Beyond Titles, Finding True Purpose

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deeper into the imperfect tense by talking about what our school routines used to be like. You'll review common daily routine verbs, learn time expressions, and build longer sentences in context. Through storytelling, guided practice, and a short dialogue, you'll get comfortable using the imperfect tense to describe past habits. Great for intermediate learners looking to make their Catalan more natural and fluid!The current group classes are going so well that I would love to do more in September, so I am just trying to get an idea of interest and available dates/times for everyone. Please fill in a short survey if you would be interested in classes:https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/group-programmesLicensed to Explore with RohitWelcome to Licensed to Explore with Rohit — a...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showGroup Lessons starting September 2025: Group ProgrammesBeginners Course: Catalan for Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

This episode of Speaking Out of Place is being recorded on May 15, 2025, the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba, which began the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their land. We talk with Lara Elborno, Richard Falk, and Penny Green, three members of the Gaza Tribunal, which is set to convene in Saravejo in a few days.  This will set in motion the process of creating an archive of Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people with an aim to give global civil society the tools and inspiration it needs to further delegitimize Israel, end its genocidal acts, help bring about liberation for the Palestinian people.Lara Elborno is a Palestinian-American lawyer specialized in international disputes, qualified to practice in the US and France. She has worked for over 10 years as counsel acting for individuals, private entities, and States in international commercial and investment arbitrations. She dedicates a large part of her legal practice to pro-bono work including the representation of asylum seekers in France and advising clients on matters related to IHRL and the business and human rights framework. She previously taught US and UK constitutional law at the Université de Paris II - Panthéon Assas. She currently serves as a board member of ARDD-Europe and sits on the Steering Committee of the Gaza Tribunal. She has moreover appeared as a commentator on Al Jazeera, TRTWorld, DoubleDown News, and George Galloway's MOAT speaking about the Palestinian liberation struggle, offering analysis and critiques of international law.Richard Falk is Albert G. Milbank Professor Emeritus of International Law at Princeton University (1961-2001) and Chair of Global Law, Faculty of Law, Queen Mary University London. Since 2002 has been a Research Fellow at the Orfalea Center of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Between 2008 and 2014 he served as UN Special Rapporteur on Israeli Violations of Human Rights in Occupied Palestine.Falk has advocated and written widely about ‘nations' that are captive within existing states, including Palestine, Kashmir, Western Sahara, Catalonia, Dombas.He is Senior Vice President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, having served for seven years as Chair of its Board. He is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. He is co-director of the Centre of Climate Crime, QMUL.Falk has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several times since 2008.His recent books include (Re)Imagining Humane Global Governance (2014), Power Shift: The New Global Order (2016), Palestine Horizon: Toward a Just Peace (2017), Revisiting the Vietnam War (ed. Stefan Andersson, 2017), On Nuclear Weapons: Denuclearization, Demilitarization and Disarmament (ed. Stefan Andersson & Curt Dahlgren, 2019.Penny Green is Professor of Law and Globalisation at QMUL and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. She has published extensively on state crime theory, resistance to state violence and the Rohingya genocide, (including with Tony Ward, State Crime: Governments, Violence and Corruption, 2004 and State Crime and Civil Activism 2019). She has a long track record of researching in hostile environments and has conducted fieldwork in the UK, Turkey, Kurdistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israel, Tunisia, Myanmar and Bangladesh. In 2015 she and her colleagues published ‘Countdown to Annihilation: Genocide in Myanmar' and in March 2018 

This week the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland. To celebrate, we look back over the history of the competition and explore Catalonia's involvement, from Catalan language entries to the stories of Catalan artists who've graced the Eurovision stage. We interview Jordi Ramos, a journalist for the Catalan radio station, Rac1. He's an expert on Eurovision and the perfect person to explain, through Catalan eyes, what the song contest is all about. Reporter Gigi Giulia catches up with Alfred García, the famous singer from El Prat de Llobregat who represented Spain in Eurovision in 2018, performing the duet Tu Canción with his then-girlfriend Amaia Romero. He reflects on his Eurovision experience and how it marked a turning point in his career.  Plus, reporter Lorcan Doherty analyzes Catalonia's push to become a member of the European Broadcasting Association and compete independently, and host Beth Cohen explores the importance of Eurovision for Catalonia's LGBTQI+ community. This week, our Catalan phrase is “Cantar com els àngels" - “To sing like the angels”, a metaphor used to describe someone who sings exceptionally well, with a voice so beautiful and pure that it seems almost heavenly.

Do you love to travel but find it hard to stay on track with your health goals while you're away? In this week's brand-new episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm kicking off a special two-part travel series—and I'm taking you behind the scenes of my recent adventure to Catalonia, Spain! Part one is all about what happens before you ever step on the plane—because staying healthy while traveling starts with the right mindset and a little bit of strategy. I'm sharing: ✅ How I mentally prepped for the trip ✅ What I packed (and why) to support my well-being ✅ My go-to tips for planning ahead with intention ✅ How I navigated food and mindset during the flight ✅ What I did immediately upon arrival to stay energized and grounded Whether you have a vacation coming up or just want to feel more confident the next time you're on the move, this episode will help you build travel habits that support your health—without missing out on the fun. Let's get packed—mentally and physically—and stay on track together! Come on in! P.S. Part two of this series is coming next week, so make sure you're subscribed! PPS: Forward this episode to a friend and share the love!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… The mental preparation I do before my travel. Why in vacation fun equates to food. The three pillar behaviors when I travel.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

On May 8, 1945, the second world war came to end in Europe. 80 years on, we reflect on how Catalonia was affected by the conflict and highlight the remarkable story of Neus Català, an anti-fascist resistance fighter and holocaust survivor from Tarragona. Reporters Lea Beliaeva Bander and Cillian Shields join host Beth Cohen to discuss the effects of WWII in Catalonia and discover the story of a Catalan woman who dedicated her life to fighting fascism. We meet Ricard Ribera Llorens, president of the Fundació Neus Català, who recounts Neus Català's journey from rural Catalonia to the concentration camps of Ravensbrück and Holleischen, to her later years dedicated to the historical memory of Nazi atrocities. Neus played a vital role in the anti-fascist struggle in the French resistance as a Republican exile, carrying messages, participating in the escape networks, providing food to guerrillas and giving the Nazi soldiers false information. Plus Dr. Alejandro Acosta, contemporary historian at the Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, analyzes the ongoing presence of fascist politics in contemporary society and the conditions which favor its' expansion. This week, our Catalan phrase is a quote from Neus Català herself: “L'única mort que em preocupa és la mort de la memòria” - “The only death which worries me is the death of memory.” 

Send us a textIn this episode, we're talking about school and office items and stationary in Catalan! Things like pens, notebooks, backpacks and more. You'll also get some grammar practice with hi ha, prepositions, and the imperfect tense to describe how things used to be.Support the showGroup Lessons starting September 2025: Group ProgrammesBeginners Course: Catalan for Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

Pope Francis was known for his humility, compassion and emphasis on social justice. This week we'll be dedicating an episode of Filling the Sink to the memory of this popular spiritual leader and exploring his relationship with Catalonia. Catalan News travels to the Vatican to attend the Pope's funeral and meet some of the 250,000 mourners who have flocked to Rome to pay their last respects, including many Catalan youngsters who attended the Jubilee of Teenagers. We meet Míriam Díez Bosch, a journalist specializing in religion and founder director of the Blanquerna Observatory on Media, Religion and Culture in Barcelona, who analyzes the Pope's relationship with Catalonia. Members of the Catalan church share their stories and discuss the decline in assistance and in religious marriages in recent decades. And reporter Gerard Escaich Folch joins host Beth Cohen to discuss the current religious panorama in Catalonia, including rapid secularization and the diversification of religious beliefs due to immigration. This week, our Catalan phrase is “Per l'amor de Déu!” - “For the love of God!”, which despite its reference to the divine is used in everyday conversation to express strong emotions.

On April 28, 2025, a massive blackout affected Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of France, leaving over 50 million people without power for up to 12 hours. This week on Filling the Sink, we investigate the causes and find out how it affected people across Catalonia. Catalan News journalists Gerard Escaich Folch, Lorcan Doherty and Cillian Shields join host Beth Cohen to relive some of the darkest moments of Monday's blackout. The outage halted trains, disrupted work for many, and cut telecommunications and internet services. We took to the streets of Barcelona to meet some affected people and find out how businesses and city infrastructures coped. At the time of publishing, the exact cause of the blackout has not yet been confirmed, however, the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) and the national police are still investigating. The main hypothesis is an operational failure of the Red Eléctrica power grid caused by instability in the system, possibly related to high reliance on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind as opposed to synchronous sources such as gas, nuclear, or hydroelectric energy. We analyze the government response and political fallout, as well as discuss how citizens should prepare for possible future events on this scale.  This week, our Catalan phrase is “Estar com un llum” - which translates as “to be like a light” and means to be unstable or even a bit crazy. It originates from the early days of electricity, when light bulbs used to flicker and fade rather than providing a constant glow.

Qatar has brokered talks between the government of Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group, which is backed by Rwanda, to agree to common terms for a dialogue that includes a ceasefire. Also, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum bans foreign political ads on Mexican TV after a wave of anti-immigration spots sponsored by the Trump administration airs nationwide.  And, as Spain's Catalonia region celebrates Sant Jordi, or Saint George's Day, there's been controversy this year over one writer who lives in Catalonia but only writes in Spanish. Plus, new research shows that the venom of some rattlesnakes has evolved to be simpler and better tailored to their prey.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sant Jordi is a Catalan cultural celebration held on April 23. It's Catalonia's Valentine's Day and it served as the inspiration for World Book Day. Couples, friends, and families give each other gifts of roses and books, commemorating the legendary slaying of the dragon by Sant Jordi - Saint George, in English. In this week's podcast, we delve into Catalan literature and analyze its translation into English. Host Beth Cohen sits down with reporter Cillian Shields to discuss the origins of the Sant Jordi celebration and its evolution over time. Cillian meets Peter Bush and Laura McGloughlin, two of the most notable contemporary Catalan-to-English translators, who reflect on what it means to translate a novel and explain their approach to the task. Both review some of their most iconic translations, including the works of Josep Pla, Emili Teixidor, Toni Hill, and Bel Olid, while discussing current trends and emerging voices in Catalan literature. Cillian and Beth wrap up by sharing some of their favorite reads by Catalan authors and exchanging book recommendations for this year's Sant Jordi. This week, our Catalan phrase is “Un llibre és com un jardí que es porta a la butxaca,” a proverb of Arabic origin that translates as “A book is like a garden carried in your pocket.” Just like a garden, books are full of life and beautiful details - but small enough to keep with you wherever you go.

Vibra el planeta con nuevas músicas que nos llegan desde sus cuatro rincones. Novedades y avances que nos traen sones klezmer, arábigos, etíopes, georgianos, persas, balineses o punyabíes, con conexiones que van desde Lyon a Brooklin, pasando por Suiza o Cataluña. The planet vibrates with new music arriving from its four corners. New releases and previews bring us klezmer, Arabic, Ethiopian, Georgian, Persian, Balinese and Punjabi sounds, with connections stretching from Lyon to Brooklyn, via Switzerland and Catalonia. - Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble - Ukrainian medley - Urban myths - Naïssam Jalal - Souffle #3 [+ Yom] - Souffles - Ukandanz - Hedech alu + Song for Francis - Evil plan - Ensemble Marani - Odoia - Sharatin - Elana Sasson - Prelude to Nerges + Nerges - In between - Oriol Marès & Talal Fayad Quartet - Kasi lama - Estuarium - Gamelan Salukat x Jan Kadereit - Kampana - Vibration, trembling - Áshira - Red Baraat - Chaal baby - Bhangra rangeela - (Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble - Anonymous nign - Urban myths) 📸 Gamelan Salukat

Send us a textIn this episode we dive deeper into the imperfect tense!Make sure you listen to the last episode where we talked about the imperfect and the singular forms of common verbs before you listen to this one.In this one we look at the plural conjugations as well as some of the strange irregularities that happen to the root of a lot of verbs in this tense in Catalan!We hope it wasn't too confusing for you! The lesson notes/language summaries on Patreon might help you consolidate everything you learned further and will act as useful resources to refer back to.Any feedback is welcome as always :)Fins aviat! Support the showGroup Lessons starting 7th April 2025: Group ProgrammesBeginners Course: Catalan for Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

At Easter time, bakery windows across Catalonia are filled with the most spectacular chocolate sculptures. These “Mones de Pasqua” are traditionally given to children by their godparents on Easter Monday, a festive day known as "Dilluns de Pasqua" in Catalonia. Originally simple sweet breads topped with hard-boiled eggs, modern versions have evolved into elaborate chocolate creations, often shaped like animals, cartoon characters, or famous landmarks. The tradition symbolizes the end of Lent and is a joyful family celebration. To find out more about mones, reporters Gigi Giulia and Lorcan Doherty visit Natcha patisserie in Barcelona. Manager Marta Massagué explains the culinary history of mones and reveals this year's Easter chocolate trends, including Spiderman, Goku and Barça-themed football mones. Host Beth Cohen explores the history of chocolate and analyzes the recent rise in cocoa prices. Plus, world chocolate master Lluc Crusellas gives us a tour of Eukarya, his workshop and chocolate brand based in Vic, and we indulge in a tasting session of some of the best Easter eggs in Catalonia. This week our Catalan phrase is “Pensar en la mona de Pasqua”, which means to think about your Easter cake and is used to describe someone who's distracted, absent-minded, or daydreaming.

It's Thursday, April 10th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Sharp rise in persecution of Christians in Pakistan A new report from Human Rights Focus Pakistan documented a sharp rise in victimization rates against religious minorities in Pakistan during the first three months of this year.  Religious minorities, including Christians, faced more attacks, murders, blasphemy charges, abductions, forced conversions, and forced marriages.  Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, said, “Pakistan's latest wave of atrocities against Christians in 2025 is not an aberration — it's a grotesque culmination of centuries of state-sanctioned brutality and indifference.” As of January, at least 20 Christians have been imprisoned for their faith in the Islamic country. Pakistan is ranked eighth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.   Barcelona, Spain looking to close 17 Evangelical churches Evangelical Focus reports that 17 Evangelical churches are facing the threat of closure in Barcelona, Spain. This comes as the local government plans urban development that will affect buildings that churches own or rent. The Evangelical Council of Catalonia warns this could leave thousands of believers without a place to worship. Guillem Correa, the executive director of the group, said, “We understand that the case affects freedom of worship, and what characterizes the exercise of this right is that people can meet in the place of worship throughout the week. Without this, there is no religious freedom and no community life.” Man guilty of targeting churches with fake bombs In the United States, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict last Thursday for a 45-year-old man convicted of targeting churches. Zimnako Salah left fake bombs at churches in Arizona and California in 2023. Authorities discovered he was also building an actual bomb. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “This Department of Justice has no tolerance for anyone who targets religious Americans for their faith. The perpetrator of this abhorrent hate crime against Christians will face severe punishment.” Psalm 5:4-6 says, “For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, nor shall evil dwell with You. The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity. You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.” Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs except China President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for imports from most nations yesterday.  Trump's baseline tariff of 10% remains in place. Meanwhile, much of the additional “reciprocal” tariffs are on hold as countries negotiate with the United States. CNBC carried Trump's remarks on the White House lawn to reporters. TRUMP: “Last year, China made $1 trillion off trade with the United States. That's not right. And now I've reversed it for a short period of time, but we're making now $2 billion a day. Somebody had to do it. “Charles Schwab was here a little while ago, one of the great financial people. He said he's been waiting for 40 years for somebody to do what I did over the last month, and if you didn't do it, you wouldn't have a country. It wouldn't be sustainable. “So, I'm honored to have done it. Nothing is over yet, but we have tremendous amount of spirit from other countries, including China. China wants to make a deal. They just don't know how quite to go about it. They're proud people. President Xi is a proud man. I know him very well, and they don't know quite how to go about it, but they'll figure it out. They want to make a deal. “We have many other countries, as you know. Many more than 75. They're all calling, ‘How do we do this?' They all want to make a deal. I did a 90-day pause for the people that didn't retaliate, because I told them, ‘If you retaliate, we're going to double it.'  And that's what I did with China, because they did retaliate.” Indeed, China was the one country which is not getting relief. Trump said he would raise tariffs on imports from China to 125%. TRUMP: “They will be fair deals for everybody, but they weren't fair to the United States. They were sucking us dry, and you can't do that. We have $36 trillion of debt for a reason.  People took advantage of our country, and they ripped us off for decades.” Stocks surge U.S. stock markets surged in response to Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs.  The S&P 500 rose 8.5% yesterday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up over 7%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 11%. Big tech companies led much of the stock market rally. Nvidia stock was up 15%. Tesla was up 17%. And Apple, Amazon, and Meta were up about 10%.  Lowe's closes on Resurrection Sunday Lowe's is closing its stores nationwide for this coming Resurrection Sunday.  The home improvement chain will close its 1,700 locations on April 20 and give its 300,000 employees a paid day off.   Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison said, “In recognition of our teams' continued hard work, we are pleased to provide a well-deserved day off so they can spend Easter with their loved ones.” It's the sixth year in a row that Lowe's has done this.  Send a thank you note to Marvin Ellison to let him know you appreciate that. Send it to: Marvin Ellison, Lowe's, 1000 Lowe's Blvd, Mooresville, NC 28117. 66% of U.S. adults have made a personal commitment to Jesus And finally, George Barna released its State of the Church 2025 report.  The study found 66% of U.S. adults say they have made a personal commitment to Jesus that is still important in their life today, That's up from 54% in 2021 but similar to what it was 20 years ago. This growth was fueled by young people, especially young men.  Sixty to seventy percent of men from the Gen Z and Millennial cohorts said they have made a personal commitment to follow Jesus that is still important today. However, many who made these commitments don't necessarily identify as Christian, indicating a patchwork of religious beliefs and identities.  Lamentations 3:40-41 reminds us, “Let us search out and examine our ways, and turn back to the LORD; let us lift our hearts and hands to God in Heaven.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, April 10th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Michael de Sanctis, 1591-1625; born in Catalonia, Spain, and announced his intention to become a monk when he was six; joined the Trinitarian Friars at Barcelona in 1603; he was ordained a priest and twice served as Superior of the house in Valladolid; after his death at the age of 35, many miracles were attributed to him Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/10/25 Gospel: John 8:51-59

We are entering what some would call the home stretch of the forty day journey towards Easter. For this fifth week of Lent, we will be exploring the vast history of Our Lady of Peńa de Francia in Catalonia. Not only does our Lady of Peña de Francia involve  various histories due to the fact that her origins involve the geographical fluid region between France and Spain, she also incorporates much of the uniqueness of Spain in its multi ethnic and cultural heritage. To top off her symbolism, The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Peña de Francia, where the Spanish image is currently housed, is a place of pilgrimage.#blackmadonna #Spain #catalonia #camino #lent

Send us a textJoin us for this episode as we dive a little deeper into the Imperfect Tense in Catalan. We use this tense to talk about recurring actions in the past or to describe things in the past.Tune in to find out more and specifically how to talk about what our school days were like!Let us know how you found the episode/how you are finding the Pod in general or anything else. We love getting to know our listeners!Support the showGroup Lessons starting 7th April 2025: Group ProgrammesBeginners Course: Catalan for Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

The term "micropobles" refers to small villages in Catalonia with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. There are more than 480 micropobles in the territory, representing nearly one-third of all Catalan municipalities, yet they are home to only 2.5% of Catalonia's population, many of whom are already over 65 years old. Gigi Giulia and Lorcan Doherty join host Beth Cohen to discuss the pros and cons of living in a micro village and analyze the socio-demographic profile of the residents. We meet Joan Solà, president of the Associació de Micropobles de Catalunya, who explains the importance of rural communities in preserving Catalan cultural heritage, language and traditions. Young architect Marta Solà explains her decision to return to her home town in an isolated area of Lleida to begin her professional life after studying in Barcelona. And we explore some of the government initiatives which are being implemented to protect remote villages from depopulation. Whatever challenges Catalonia's micro villages may be facing, they continue to be unique places to reside for those who seek an alternative lifestyle far from the city.   This week our Catalan phrase is “Fotre el camp,” which is a rude expression commonly used to tell someone to go away or “get lost!” but can be translated as “go to the countryside.”

Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However the stigma surrounding depression often leads patients to suffer in silence, without adequate support from family, friends and healthcare professionals. On this week's podcast we discuss what depression is, what the major causes are and how it can be treated. Lea Beliaeva Bander meets some patients who are suffering with depression, to get an insider's perspective on what it is like to live with the disease. We talk to psychologist Dr. Gemma Parramon Puig, president of the Catalan Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health of the Catalan Medical Sciences Academy and psychiatrist at Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona. She analyzes the biological, social and cultural factors which can influence depression and reveals why women are more likely to get diagnosed with depression than men. Plus founder and director of Therapy in Barcelona Leigh Matthews explains how mental health issues affect the international community and we discuss where to find professional support in Catalonia. This week our Catalan phrase is “veure la llum al final del túnel,” to see the light at the end of the tunnel. For any of our listeners who are struggling with depression, or supporting someone who is, we encourage you to seek help.

Send us a textJoin Alex on a translation challenge!We review the last 4 lessons on the perfect tense, superlatives and talking about mental health/hobbies. There are 10 sentences to translate from Catalan into English, and 10 from English into Catalan - they weren't easy so well done if you got some! Let us know your score!Support the showGroup Lessons starting 7th April 2025: Group ProgrammesBeginners Course: Catalan for Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

The sound of building a Castell, a human tower, in Tarragona's cathedral square, on 11 September, the National Day of Catalonia, in 2022. Above the hum and chatter of the crowd, gralles (a traditional Catalan wind instrument) and timbals play the “toc de castell”, a responsive tune that accompanies the building and dismantling of the tower.  This marks the speed, rhythm and phases of construction, and acts as a guide for the castellers, with the changes in tune informing them of the progress of layers above them. In this recording a round of applause marks the point the "enxaneta" reaches the top and completes the castell, further rounds of applause mark the safe dismantling. UNESCO listing: Human Towers Recorded by Lara Band. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

"Castillos en el Cielo (Castles in the Sky) was inspired by a field recording of a "castell" (human tower) being built in the Cathedral Square of Tarragona on September 11, 2022, the National Day of Catalonia. Castell building is a deeply cherished tradition for the Catalan people, and for many would be an embedded expression of what it means to be Catalan. This tradition is an immersive sensory experience for all who witness it. Yet, for both the castellers and the audience, it is the reedy melody of the gralles (traditional Catalan wind instruments) and the rhythm of the timbal that provide the sonic narrative, anchoring the event in collective memory. The progressive melodies and rhythms mirror the phases of the castell's construction, guiding both the builders and the spectators through the experience. In the field recording, you can almost hear the musicians and the crowd breathe in unison, locking in memory the visual, aural, and emotional dimensions of the moment. "To create Castillos en el Cielo, I used the field recording as my sole sound source. My approach involved isolating tiny fragments of the recording and layering them in a collage. I sought to capture the sensation of being immersed in this experience and then revisiting it in a dream—whether hours, days, or years later. I wanted to explore what would be preserved in the unconscious: fleeting melodies, bursts of applause, waves of anticipation and release, snippets of conversations. I also aimed to evoke a sense of timelessness, suggesting that the castells transcend any single moment in time. Instead, we experience and participate in them as links in an unbroken chain, stretching through history." Human Towers in Tarragona reimagined by Chrissie Butler. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

On March 14, 2020, Spain declared a state of alarm in the face of the coronavirus health crisis, placing the nation in lockdown and ordering the population to stay at home. Five years later, we look back on the pandemic and analyze the long term effects of Covid-19 in Catalonia, exploring the ongoing presence of the virus and talking to some of the patients and healthcare professionals involved. We meet Carmen Cabezas, who was public health secretary during the pandemic and who led the vaccination campaign. Host Beth Cohen discusses the evolution of the virus over the past five years and finds out how Catalonia is preparing to deal with possible future health crises. And current health secretary Esteve Fernández analyses the lessons learned and explains the importance of cooperation in effectively managing epidemics. For some patients, Covid-19 continues to take its toll. Reporter Cillian Shields meets some of the patients who are suffering from long Covid to find out how the virus has changed their lives. This week, our Catalan phrase is "Val més curar-se en salut" which is equivalent to the English saying “Prevention is better than cure.” It emphasizes the importance of taking care of your health and preventing problems before they arise.

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

Send us a textHola! This episode is all about using the superlative in Catalan.You'll learn how to say the most or the least of things, for example the most interesting, the least funny, the most fun etc... also the words for tallest/shorterst/fastest/slowest etc, which use the same structure.The words for the best and the worst are a bit different though so we practice them as well!If you enjoy the Podcast and haven't already, we'd really appreciate a quick rating or review - and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Fins la propera :)Support the showCourse: Catalan for Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

One of the UN's 17 goals for sustainable development is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. To coincide with International Women's Day on March 8, we dedicate an episode of Filling the Sink to female entrepreneurs, particularly those in traditionally male-dominated fields such as technology. Lea Beliaeva Bander visits the Mobile World Congress at the Fira de Barcelona to meet some of the businesswomen who have created startups in Catalonia. At the 4YFN pavilion, she talks to five female entrepreneurs to gain different perspectives on the challenges faced by women in business in technology. We meet Maja Završnik, CMO and co-founder of the educational platform SheAI, which helps women to learn how to use artificial intelligence in their businesses and to advance their careers. And host Beth Cohen analyses the statistics surrounding female startups in Catalonia and explores the importance of diversity in the business world. Our Catalan phrase of the week is ‘buscar una agulla en un paller' - to look for a needle in a haystack. Which we felt like, when looking for female founders at the 2025 MWC in Barcelona.

Spanish authorities are developing measures, including a sustainable tourism strategy and regional initiatives in Catalonia, to protect tourists from extreme heat and its impacts. Airlines are increasingly integrating generative AI into their customer services, with United, Southwest, and Delta implementing various applications. Ryanair has announced plans for a fully digital boarding process, although some airports in its network still require paper boarding passes. Airlines Have Lagged in AI – How They Are Using it Now Spain Aims to Protect Tourists from Deadly Heatwaves Exclusive: Ryanair Confirms Exceptions to New '100% Paperless' Boarding Rule Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

We discuss ski touring on Mt Etna in Sicily, the mountains of Catalonia and Borovets in Bulgaria.  Host Iain Martin was joined by guests Becs Miles and Mike Richards. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Don't forget that if you want to help The Ski Podcast and save yourself some money this winter all you need to do is to use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book your ski hire at intersportrent.com or simply take this link and your discount will automatically be applied.  SHOW NOTES Becs was last on the show in Episode 209, when she was telling us about Trysil in Norway (0:45) Mike Richards was last on the show as a guest in Episode 226 discussing Hokkaido in Japan (1:15) He has also been on the show discussing Bosnia, Madesimo, Turkey, North Macedonia, Georgia, Montenegro and Wales (1:30) Mike called in from Erciyes in Turkey (2:00) Katja Gaskell reported from Japan (3:30) Alex Armand (Tip Top Ski Coaching) is in Les 2 Alpes (5:40) Jen Tsang (That's LaPlagne) is in La Plagne (6:00) Freddy Carrick-Smith took gold in the GS & Zak Carrick-Smith took bronze in the Slalom at the European Youth Olympic Festival (8:30) In freestyle Sandra Caune won gold in ski Big air and bronze in slopestyle and Emily Rothney won gold in the Snowboard Big Air The Ski Podcast sponsors Team Carrick Smith (9:20) Find out more about Iain's train travel journey to Sicily, using an Interrail from Rail Europe (12:30) The trip involved taking the unique rail ferry from the southern tip of Italy to Messina (13:00) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1ysMVLaA6Jc Iain saw an Italian football match at Empoli on his return journey (16:00) Mirto Monaco is one of three UAIGM guides on Sicily (17:30) Ski touring was on Etna Nord out of Piano Provenzala - Etna's ‘ski resort' (17:45) https://youtu.be/7bkj_m-5d6Y Etna was erupting on the south side of the volcano (19:00) In 2002, both ski resorts were destroyed by eruptions (25:00) Iain hiked up to the source of the current eruption to view the lava flow (25:30) Iain went ski touring in Morrocco in 2019 (27:30) Becs as ‘glamping' in Catalonia at Forest Days (28:30) She did ski touring at the resort of Port del Comte (32:00) You can try cross country sking in Tuixant (32:30) Other activities included truffle hunting (33:00) Becs learned how to search for fire kindling (34:00) Iain recently drove to Courmayeur and Chamonix in an electric car (35:45) Mike travelled to Borovets in Bulgaria (38:30) He stayed at the Hotel Lion (42:15) Take a look at the piste map for Borovets (44:00) Feedback Please send your feedback on the show on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com Matt Sylvestre: "Just wanted to say hello from Pleasant Mountain in Maine, USA. I am obsessed with skiing, kit and technique and enjoyed Episode 235 with Stuart Winchester from the Storm Skiing Podcast.”  Chris Howie: "Loved Episode 235 of the Ski Podcast today as always. It was super to hear more about the Ikon/Epic passes and how the USA model for skiing is completely different from Europe.” Jane Gotts: “Really enjoy listening to the podcast” Anon: “Loving the ski podcast in the car from wet and windy Dublin” Anon: "Great podcast, Iain. I've enjoyed it for ages and attended your talks at The Snow Show. Skiing has generally poor coverage on TV, so podcasts like yours help keep ski enthusiasts like me stoked in between ski trips and seasons. Keep it up!" The winner of our Vallon goggles competition is Dominic Hales: “Loved listening to Episode 237 about the Dolomites. We just got our photos from a trip in Val Gardena and surely can't be a more photogenic place.” There are now 251 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with and 185 of those were listened to in the last week.  You can find old episodes in our back catalog at theskipodcast.com where you can find your next podcast to listen to.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast. You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast. 

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Send us a textHola! Com va? This is part 2 on the perfect tense! Last lesson we learned the basic use and formation of the singular pronouns, this episode will focus on a lot of the irregularities with the past participles as well as teach you how to use the rest of the pronouns so that you can talk about what a variety of people have done in the past!We hope you enjoyed it and found it useful. If you do enjoy the Pod please don't forget to give a little rating or review as it really means a lot!If you want more practice you can see a lot of these verbs in a dialogue that we unpick in the bonus episode on Patreon! The lesson notes and language summary will as always be available there too.Don't forget to check us out on social media as well - we are trying to bit a little more active on Instagram! @lazylinguistcatalanUse the code LOVE20 for 20% off our Catalan for Beginners course!https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/catalan-beginners-course?coupon=LOVE20Available until 28th February 2025 11:59pm Support the showCourse: Currently 20% off our Catalan for Beginners Course - only for the month of Feb!Patreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

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Mariona M (SX/SO 9w1 973) is a language activist in Catalonia. In the first phase of this conversation, we explore her complex relationship with crying to process emotional backlog, and how her type's pattern of reaching for deeper self-understanding in order to soothe herself can, ironically, create more inner turbulence. In the second phase, we ground ourselves, and Mariona's essence as an SX 9 comes through. Enjoy. Mariona's Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/marionamiretlanguages Browse Interviews by Type & Instinct https://www.theenneagramschool.com/enneagram-interviews-and-panels The Enneagram Schoolhttps://www.theenneagramschool.com/ Master the Enneagram (Online Course)https://www.theenneagramschool.com/intro-enneagram-course Timestamps 00:38 - Intro 03:56 - Self-preservation blind interview set-up 05:51 - Personal process 'is precious', "I am my own home now" 08:24 - Taking self-responsibility for stress, experiencing exhaustion, being sensitive 10:35 - 'The base is always a fragility', crying as a helpful workout 18:18 - Type 9 absorption, sexual instinct need for a discharge 21:56 - Pain "wanting" to be experienced 25:17 - Reaching catharsis, expressing 'messages' of feeling and truths 28:51 - Being a channel for personal discoveries 33:54 - The 'Snow Globe' Effect, living in fantasy rather than enacting it in reality 40:22 - Settling the snow globe of the interview 47:44 - Type 3 attached to conversation productivity, 7 fix flipping tables, Mariona sings from a book 53:38 - Seduction/hooking or flirting with life 57:25 - Demanding/needing attention, sharing openly and being oneself 1:01:37 - Being seduced by creative spontaneity 1:06:16 - Taking ownership of qualities that shine 1:08:27 - Reflection and coming to a close 1:11:41 - Outro --- Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Coma-Media: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ --- #enneagram #enneagramtypes #enneagram9

The Goya awards ceremony held on February 8 was a testimony to the rising success of Catalan cinema, with prizes, applause and a feeling that Catalonia is one of the driving forces of world-class film production. This week on Filling the Sink we put our finger on the pulse of modern Catalan cinema, look back over its history and analyze future trends. Catalan News journalist Lorcan Doherty highlights the results of the recent Goya and Gaudí awards. We speak with ‘El 47' director Marcel Barrena and Hollywood filmmaker J. A. Bayona on the red carpet on the night of the Gaudí ceremony. We also discover the secrets to the success of Goya's Best Supporting Actress Clara Segura, Best Directors Pol Rodríguez and Isaki Lacuesta, and Best Original Screenplay winner Eduard Sola for ‘A House on Fire.' Host Beth Cohen analyzes the reasons behind the boom in Catalan cinema production and explains the key factors which are contributing to the growth of the film industry, including the fundamental role played by Catalonia's leading film school, ESCAC. This week's Catalan phrase is ‘I van ser feliços i van menjar anissos' meaning ‘And they all lived happily ever after'. It sounds like the perfect ending for a film.

Right now there are seven women on Mars... kind of. The women of Hypatia Mars started out as a small group of friends from Catalonia who wanted to work together tp advance space science and women in STEM. Today they're on their second analog mission at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, testing systems and equipment, doing multidisciplinary research, and continuously working to reach out to girls and young women about what their careers are like.Thanks to our guests in this episode:  Carla Conejo Gonzalez, Co-Founder of Hypatia Mars  Dr. Ariadna Ferrés, Commander of Hypatia II  Dr. Estel Blay, Scientist Hypatia II Sign up here for the monthly AirSpace newsletterTake our listener survey at s.si.edu/airspace2025Find the transcript here.AirSpace is created by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum with generous support from Lockheed-Martin

Send us a textWelcome back! Thanks for stopping by.This episode goes into detail on how and when we use the perfect tense - another common past tense! We learned the perifràstic tense in season 1, but this season we want to be able to use multiple tenses and use them in the right way, as this is often something that learners find tricky!Hope you find it useful! Please rate, follow and share if you do :)Use the code LOVE20 for 20% off our Catalan for Beginners course!https://www.thelazylinguist.co.uk/catalan-beginners-course?coupon=LOVE20Available until 28th February 2025 11:59pm Support the showCourse: Currently 20% off our Catalan for Beginners Course - only for the month of Feb!Patreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

Margaret from the future relays a fateful battle in the forests of Catalonia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barcelona-born Enric Marco was celebrated as a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp, being awarded Catalonia's highest civil distinction, the Creu de Sant Jordi, publicly sharing his experiences and even representing a survivors' association. However in 2005 the historian Benito Bermejo discovered that Marco's life story was a monumental lie. Although he spent time in Germany during World War II, Marco was never held prisoner in Flossenbürg concentration camp as he claimed; in reality he voluntarily worked for the German war machine. Since then a lot has been published on the subject; there is a book by Javier Cercas, two films and endless media reports. But the question still remains - what led Marco to weave such a complicated web of lies? We interview Benito Bermejo about the investigation leading up to Marco's disclosure and learn about the thousands of Catalan Republicans who really were deported during the war and who perished in German concentration camps. Catalan News journalist Cillian Shields sits down with host Beth Cohen to explore the circumstances that led Marco to lie about his past and the historical context which favored the credibility of his story. We also talk to psychologist Dr. Drew Curtis, who specializes in deceit and pathological liars, and draw parallels with cases of other famous imposters. This week's Catalan phrase is ‘sembla mentida' - it seems like a lie. ‘Sembla mentida' that someone would fake being a concentration camp victim… but it actually happened.

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

Margaret from the future continues her reporting from the front in Catalonia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEST OF TST: Halloween (and thanksgiving) is celebrated around the world in a variety of forms, often in ways westerners, and particularly Americans, would find confusing or out of place. Setsubun in Japan is a spring cleaning festival which helps to cleanse the home of evil spirits, something which, from an American perspective, would incorporate elements of both Imbolc, spring cleaning, and Halloween. Dia de los Muertos in Mexico, Correfoc in Catalonia, Basler Fasnacht in Switzerland, Gai Jatra in Nepal, Matariki in New Zealand,  Fet Gede in Haiti, Awuru Odo in Nigeria, as well as Hungry Ghost in southeast Asia, are all examples of man's attempt to bring in good fortune while purifying himself of evil in the form of ignorance, darkness, cold, and the like.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEPAYPALCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

Send us a textBenvinguts a un altre episodi! Welcome to another episode!We've previously talked about health, but focussed more on physical health and how to take care of your body, but taking care of your mind is just as important!This episode dives into a few ways of expressing emotions or situations like feeling pressure, stress, overwhelm etc, as well as some of the things you can do to look after your mental health. It's great for when you want to have those deeper chats in Catalan and not just always resort to 'bé' when asked how you are!We hope you enjoy it!If you want more, feel free to check out the bonus episode and extra resources on Patreon - vocabulary summaries and detailed lesson notes from the episode.We also just want to say a big thank you to anyone who has purchased the Beginner's course - estem desbordats amb el suport! Esperem que us sigui util :)Support the showCourse: Check out our new Beginners CoursePatreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist PodcastChristina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link: Private lessons

Kate Adie present stories from Israel and Gaza, Syria, Denmark, Spain and Poland.After a faltering start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect last Sunday. Fergal Keane has been reporting on the conflict from the outset and was on Israel's border with Gaza last weekend – here he reflects on the human cost of the war and what the future might hold.Syrians have been embracing their new found freedoms since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad's regime last year. But, at the same time, the scale of Assad's intelligence and surveillance operation is now coming to light. Lina Sinjab retraces her own experiences of being arrested by Syria's secret police. We visit the Danish town of Kalundborg – the main manufacturing centre for the weight loss drug Wegovy. Bob Howard paid a visit to find out more about life in a modern-day boom townClimate change is posing a major challenge for wine producers across the world. Sophie Eastaugh travelled to Catalonia to find out how one of Spain's oldest family-run wine companies is looking to the past for answers.80 years ago, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi extermination camp. Events are being held this week to remember the 1.1m people, mainly Jews, who were murdered there. Amie Liebowitz, a descendant of two women held at the camp, reflects on a recent visit there.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton Smith Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie HIll

AC contributor Tara Jenkins talks with cinematographer Edu Grau, ASC, AEC — who was invited to join the Society in 2021. Grau details his experiences at the Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia and the National Film and Television School in London, the chain of events that lead to his breakthrough work in Tom Ford's A Single Man, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of being a good person both on and off the set.

Conan talks to twins Alba and Berta in Catalonia about how to be more chill and spontaneous when invited to fun events. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.