June 19, 2025

Spain Calling-We're building a community one podcast at a time

Spain Calling-We're building a community one podcast at a time
Season 1

Dreaming of Spanish sunshine? Already living the expat life? The Olive Roots Podcast brings together Spain's diverse communities - from established locals to newly-arrived expats and those dreaming of Spain. Born from a vision of connection, positivity, and kindness, we're creating an authentic space for conversations about real life in Spain's beautiful Axarquia region and beyond. Our journey will sometimes take us through the charming villages of the Axarquia, like Torrox, Nerja, and Frigiliana, but we'll also tackle some universal challenges in Spain like navigating Spanish healthcare, mastering visa requirements, and embracing language learning adventures. Rather than glossing over difficulties, we promise honest conversations delivered with warmth and practical insights. The podcast balances need-to-know information about Spanish laws and regulations with colorful human interest stories showcasing the incredible people, places, and experiences that make Spain extraordinary. Community is at our heart – we want to hear your stories! Whether you have a business to spotlight, a passion to share, or questions about building your Spanish dream life, our digital doors are open. Find us on Facebook as "Olive Roots Podcast," where you can suggest topics, share photos, and connect with fellow Spain enthusiasts. We're also growing our presence on Instagram, TikTok, and our upcoming website (oliverootspodcast.com). While we're starting as an audio-only experience, expect live streams of local events and other multimedia surprises as we evolve. Join our community today and help us build something special – because life in Spain is better when we experience it together.



00:00 - Welcome to Olive Roots Podcast

01:07 - Topics We'll Cover

01:51 - Connect With Us

03:02 - Our Community Values

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Hello, I'm Graham Foster and welcome to the Olive Roots Podcast, the show for expats, locals and dreamers of Spain.

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This podcast's main goal is to bring together those of us who are living in the beautiful Azarquilla region and beyond.

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Whether you're already living in Spain, considering a move or simply curious about life here, we will offer helpful information, inspiring stories and honest conversations to guide you.

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While some episodes may spotlight local life in villages like Torox, nerja and Frijoliana, many topics like visas, health care and learning Spanish will be relevant no matter where you are in Spain.

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Rooted in kindness and community, this podcast hopes to be your companion for building a flourishing life in Spain.

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Podcast hopes to be your companion for building a flourishing life in Spain.

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We hope to provide valuable and relevant information in a positive and kind manner, with the ambition to build a stronger sense of community and belonging.

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We're intending to cover a broad range of topics relevant to living here and we'd like our listeners to get in on the fun, whether it's by suggesting a topic, being one of our guests or even joining us during a future live stream event.

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Whether it's by suggesting a topic, being one of our guests or even joining us during a future live stream event.

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Our topics will be varied.

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Some will be fact-based For instance, how will some of the new laws and regulations being proposed impact our lives, or what are some of the best ways to learn Spanish?

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We also plan to include human interest topics.

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This could be a special event happening in the area, perhaps talking about some wonderful places you visit in Spain, or simply discussing people's hobbies and pastimes with them.

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What do you do to stay happy and busy here in Spain?

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We'd love to know.

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We're looking forward to having people on the air to tell us about their lives here.

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Just bring us your passion and please don't be shy.

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Of course, we'd also like to highlight local business owners and artists who live and work with us here in the Azarquilla.

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What sort of things are of interest to you and what would you like to hear?

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If you'd like to get in touch, we have a Facebook page.

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A La Brut's Podcast.

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Feel free to suggest some topics you'd like to have covered.

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Just keep in mind that we might ask you to join us on the podcast.

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While you're there, feel free to post some pics of your adventures in Spain, tell us what interests you and let us know what you're excited about.

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We hope that, along with our podcast, our Facebook page will be a place that people can connect and have a sense of kinship with others.

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When you visit our Facebook page, we do ask that you be kind and respectful to one another.

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As we find our voice here at the Olive Roots Podcast, please join us as we grow.

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For now, our podcast will be audio only.

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We plan to add video if and when it's needed.

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We'll also be doing some live streaming of local events or gatherings on our YouTube channel and Facebook page from time to time.

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Our website should be coming soon oliverootspodcastcom.

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It's still under construction, but you can still go there and reach out to us if you'd like.

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We're on Instagram and TikTok as well, where we plan to post fun pictures and videos of our adventures in Spain.

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If you'd like to share any of your videos or pictures, we'd be happy to post them and, of course, credit you as the creator.

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Just search for Olive Roots Podcast on TikTok or Instagram and you should find us.

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Our Facebook group, olive Roots Podcast, is up and running and we hope you'll come and join us there today.

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On a final note, as I mentioned before, our podcast is rooted in kindness and positivity and, while there might be some topics that could be a little controversial.

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We're going to try and present them to you as objectively and constructively as possible.

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Thank you for listening and we hope to see you on our Facebook page, olive Roots Podcast, where we'll let you know what's coming next.

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Have a great day and be excellent to each other.