PODCAST: Still on track - Barcelona’s metro celebrates its centenary
We delve into the history of the city’s transport system and look back over 100 years of service
December 28, 2024 09:23 AM
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PODCAST: Beating the odds: Spain’s Christmas lottery tradition
We find out about the 200 year history of this iconic national lottery and how it continues to bring festive spirit to hopeful players
December 21, 2024 10:27 AM
PODCAST: 2024 in Catalonia – A year in news
Catalan News reflects on some of the biggest stories of the year and looks ahead to 2025
December 14, 2024 09:44 AM
PODCAST: A new language, a new life - Learning Catalan goes viral
We discuss learning Catalan as a foreign language and meet some of the influencers involved in its online success
December 7, 2024 09:30 AM
PODCAST: Valencia floods one month on - Is Catalonia prepared for extreme weather?
Climate change impact, political protocols, and Catalonia’s preparedness to deal with such a natural disaster
November 30, 2024 10:27 AM
PODCAST: Priced out – Tenants threaten rent strike as housing crisis worsens
In this week's episode of Filling the Sink we explore the legality behind the Tenants' Union proposal
November 23, 2024 10:25 AM
PODCAST: Battle of the breakfasts - Brunch versus the esmorzar de forquilla
We talk about the boom of brunch bars in Barcelona and find out how local cuisine is fighting back
November 16, 2024 10:31 AM
PODCAST: The 2014 Catalan self-determination vote - 10 years on
This week on Filling the Sink we discuss Catalan independence and analyze the first massive independence ballot
November 9, 2024 10:26 AM
PODCAST: Medical marijuana - New highs for the health industry?
We talk to a doctor about the pharmaceutical use of cannabis and visit the first company in Catalonia with an official license to grow medicinal marijuana
November 2, 2024 10:20 AM
PODCAST: Cemeteries and Chestnuts: Tots Sants in Catalonia
We explore two of Barcelona’s most famous cemeteries and discover how locals celebrate All Saints’ Day
October 26, 2024 10:27 AM
PODCAST: Battling breast cancer - survivors' stories and experts insights
On the International Day Against Breast Cancer, Filling the Sink speaks with survivors and doctors
October 19, 2024 09:50 AM
PODCAST: Taking the wheel - Inside the 1971 SEAT strike in Barcelona
Filling the Sink hear first-hand accounts from strike organizer
October 12, 2024 10:47 AM
PODCAST: The big move to Barcelona - Expectations versus reality
Filling the Sink talks to listeners during Barcelona International Community Day
October 5, 2024 10:45 AM
PODCAST: Key to the safe? The new Catalan financing model explained
Will new deal between Socialists and pro-independence ERC ensure more fiscal autonomy for Catalonia?
September 28, 2024 08:37 AM
PODCAST: 'El 47' - Barcelona's hidden story of resilience and community
Filling the Sink talk to director and actors of the latest movie and members of Torre Baró neighborhood association
September 21, 2024 10:19 AM
Listen to our podcast, Filling the Sink, for a new story every week taking a look at a different subject, always related to Catalonia in some way. On the Catalan News podcast, we cover stories on politics, current affairs, culture and much more. Listen here, or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.