Podcasts in Spanish that are not targeted toward learning Spanish

Question

I'm interested in starting to listen to a Spanish-language podcast to improve my ear. However, I am not looking for a podcast that is geared toward learning the language; I am looking for suggestions on enjoyable and thought-provoking podcasts that just are in Spanish. The news is one option, but I'm looking for something else. Specifically, in English I really enjoy Radiolab and This American Life - does anyone have recommendations for similar podcasts in Spanish? Extra points if it is on iTunes! Thank you!

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Answer 1

I will try and do an answer with links later.

1. Notes in Spanish - yes it is a podcast for learners, but try the Gold ones which are on a variety of topics. I enjoyed one where Marina spoke to her dad about the day where there was an attempt to take over Parliament

Golpe de Estado

1. Radio Ambulante - some in English but majority in Spanish

2. Rtve/RNE this is from Spain huge variety of programmes - you might like documentos

Documentos

Notes in Spanish Advanced.

I have listened to various food programmes like Degustar español and magazine programmes like el canto de grillo and patio de voces

RNE

I am on my tablet at the moment and cannot add links easily. I am sure RNE will be on iTunes but I don't use it at moment. edit links now added

I hope you don't mind - I added the link to Notes in Spanish. - ian-hill, Feb 17, 2016

Of course not. When I can get on my laptop I will add more. BTW I was suggesting Gold I and II next step - Mardle, Feb 17, 2016

I have just reread my post and predictive text has changed RNE to the! - Mardle, Feb 17, 2016

Thanks, Mardle. :) - rac1, Feb 17, 2016

Answer 2

Sorry, ray76, I should have been more clear. My purpose in seeking an answer to this question is to improve my Spanish. It's just that I'd like to find a good podcast in Spanish that isn't specifically made for English speakers trying to learn Spanish because I am finding them to be rather dull. I have also noticed that those types of things focus on teaching new vocabulary and grammar, but I have taken so many years of Spanish in school that those things are not really what I need. They also try to speak very clearly for the English ear, but I think it would be more useful for me to listen to one's that aren't doing that. This is why I thought it would be good to ask the SpanishDict community.

OK mate now it is clear thanks. - ray76, Feb 17, 2016