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Margit Sperling

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David Sedaris

I can't even with how much fun this guest is. Can't. Even. Margit Sperling leads food tours in Madrid! And she's hilarious! And she reads books. I'm not saying she's the coolest person alive, but I'm not not saying it.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon     Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Do you have a book you want to tell me about?  Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Margit Sperling  Website/Instagram/Facebook   Discussed in this episode: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy This American Life  Santaland Diaries (Essay read by David Sedaris on This American Life) You can read all of David Sedaris’ Christmas themed essays in his book Holidays on Ice Calypso by David Sedaris Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Truth and Beauty: A Friendship by Ann Patchett The Dutch House by Ann Patchett   Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip Ruta’l Quesu y la Sidra  Stewed cockscomb My Octopus Teacher The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you’re shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

I can't even with how much fun this guest is. Can't. Even. Margit Sperling leads food tours in Madrid! And she's hilarious! And she reads books. I'm not saying she's the coolest person alive, but I'm not not saying it. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BestBookEver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bestbookeverpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or on the <a href="https://juliewroteabook.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Book Ever Website</a> Do you have a book you want to tell me about? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUTWu564VtbuGhL59nas2W3XjufJfRlKjvU0DArOqDZzLBMg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.</a> Host: Julie Strauss <a href="https://juliewroteabook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bestbookeverpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Guest: Margit Sperling <a href="https://www.walkandeatspain.com/?fbclid=IwAR149agQocBJimmBNQ51xvfUdn2VJxeB3Fne1U6O8glc-6jCELd04bw12tw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Website</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/walkandeatspain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/margitsperling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Discussed in this episode: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780316776967" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw7euijduhM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780307389732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780593133378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780812979657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy</a> <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This American Life</a> <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/47/christmas-and-commerce/act-two-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Santaland Diaries (Essay read by David Sedaris on This American Life)</a> You can read all of David Sedaris’ Christmas themed essays in his book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780316078917" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holidays on Ice</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780316392426" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calypso by David Sedaris</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780062491831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commonwealth by Ann Patchett</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780060838720" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bel Canto by Ann Patchett</a> <a>Truth and Beauty: A Friendship by Ann Patchett</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9780062963680" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dutch House by Ann Patchett</a> Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip <a href="https://www.rutalquesuylasidra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruta’l Quesu y la Sidra</a> <a href="http://www.spanishunlimited.com/spain/culture/2014/5/weird-spanish-food" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stewed cockscomb</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Octopus Teacher</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12153/9781451697728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery</a> (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/bestbookeverpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my affiliate link on Bookshop</a>, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you’re shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use <a href="https://amzn.to/3clCSYW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my affiliate link for Amazon</a>. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

088 Margit Sperling on "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Talking and tasting tapas with Margit Sperling from Walk and Eat Spain tour. Margit runs her own neighbourhood food tours in Madrid with a focus on the Malasaña barrio where she lives. In this episode we stop off in a couple of Margit´s favorite tapas stops, to sample cheese, wine and cañas. Along the way we talk tapas, how and what to order, our personal favorites and a few tips for those of you are ´tapeando´ for first time. Margit also talks about how her love of Spanish food started and what you can expect on one of her food tours.  To check out more details and book onto a Walk &amp; Eat Spain tour with Margit visit her website walkandeatspain.com and her Facebook page In this episode we visited La Carbonera – Bar de Quesos and Bodegas El Maño Also in this episode, When in Spain celebrates its first birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños! If you enjoy when in Spain please consider making a small donation via the crowdfunding website called Patreon and you can donate at patron.com/wheninspain  FOLLOW WHEN IN SPAIN… 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Join the When in Spain Facebook Group. https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt 📷Follow on Instagram to see photography from across Spain. https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ 📺Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2SOrKrL WHAT IS WHEN IN SPAIN? The When in Spain show is a weekly podcast show, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) where l talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular. I cast an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can delve into the Spanish psyche. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… WHO THE HELL IS WHEN IN SPAIN? I’m Paul Burge, former BBC journalist, Hispanophile and Manchego lover. A Brit, born in Oxford and living in Spain for almost 5 years. I currently live in the centre of Madrid. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CONTACT wheninspain1@outlook.com

Talking and tasting tapas with Margit Sperling from Walk and Eat Spain tour. Margit runs her own neighbourhood food tours in Madrid with a focus on the Malasaña barrio where she lives. In this episode we stop off in a couple of Margit´s favorite tapas stops, to sample cheese, wine and cañas. Along the way we talk tapas, how and what to order, our personal favorites and a few tips for those of you are ´tapeando´ for first time. Margit also talks about how her love of Spanish food started and what you can expect on one of her food tours.  To check out more details and book onto a Walk &amp; Eat Spain tour with Margit visit her website <a href="https://www.walkandeatspain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walkandeatspain.com</a> and her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/walkandeatspain/?view_public_for=383070145820732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> In this episode we visited <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flacarboneramadrid.com%2Fen%2Fhome%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0rtI4BX8CFxK_SrV3foelIwriGPzipJWzRBSxdJaftit70kr-xRf__Ae8&amp;h=AT1gTrmLuAOhQhlRTJob2y0jfznT94fXx5AodMSgFp743Ixe97eT0QPUBgXPgDs2xKqH_5UV7iYZsH_dng2hP3YEEylZr83W7SShvKbg0hC3cPVilm7vkrpCMcjZ0RuPkIGM4nJT" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Carbonera – Bar de Quesos</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bodegas-El-Ma%C3%B1o/167342833304970" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bodegas El Maño</a> Also in this episode, When in Spain celebrates its first birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños! If you enjoy when in Spain please consider making a small donation via the crowdfunding website called Patreon and you can donate at <a href="http://patron.com/wheninspain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patron.com/wheninspain</a> FOLLOW WHEN IN SPAIN… 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Join the When in Spain Facebook Group. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=DqqQhYbCnDZG2SMeuNP7SS_7U6V8MTU0NzU1MTAzNEAxNTQ3NDY0NjM0&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2CdDgWt&amp;v=-bKWkSSOe5s&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt</a> 📷Follow on Instagram to see photography from across Spain. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=DqqQhYbCnDZG2SMeuNP7SS_7U6V8MTU0NzU1MTAzNEAxNTQ3NDY0NjM0&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2D5p6IJ&amp;v=-bKWkSSOe5s&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ</a> 📺Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=DqqQhYbCnDZG2SMeuNP7SS_7U6V8MTU0NzU1MTAzNEAxNTQ3NDY0NjM0&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2SOrKrL&amp;v=-bKWkSSOe5s&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2SOrKrL</a> WHAT IS WHEN IN SPAIN? The When in Spain show is a weekly podcast show, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) where l talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular. I cast an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can delve into the Spanish psyche. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… WHO THE HELL IS WHEN IN SPAIN? I’m Paul Burge, former BBC journalist, Hispanophile and Manchego lover. A Brit, born in Oxford and living in Spain for almost 5 years. I currently live in the centre of Madrid. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CONTACT wheninspain1@outlook.com

Tapas – Talking and tasting with Margit Sperling from Walk & Eat Spain

Talking and tasting tapas with Margit Sperling from Walk and Eat Spain tour.Margit runs her own neighbourhood food tours in Madrid with a focus on the Malasaña barrio where she lives.In this episode we stop off in a couple of Margit´s favorite tapas stops, to sample cheese, wine and cañas. Along the way we talk tapas, how and what to order, our personal favorites and a few tips for those of you are ´tapeando´ for first time.Margit also talks about how her love of Spanish food started and what you can expect on one of her food tours. To check out more details and book onto a Walk &amp; Eat Spain tour with Margit visit her website walkandeatspain.com and her Facebook pageIn this episode we visited La Carbonera - Bar de Quesos and Bodegas El MañoAlso in this episode, When in Spain celebrates its first birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños!If you enjoy when in Spain please consider making a small donation via the crowdfunding website called Patreon and you can donate at patron.com/wheninspain FOLLOW WHEN IN SPAIN...👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Join the When in Spain Facebook Group. https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt📷Follow on Instagram to see photography from across Spain. https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ📺Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2SOrKrLWHAT IS WHEN IN SPAIN?The When in Spain show is a weekly podcast show, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) where l talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular.I cast an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can delve into the Spanish psyche......................................................................................................................WHO THE HELL IS WHEN IN SPAIN?I'm Paul Burge, former BBC journalist, Hispanophile and Manchego lover. A Brit, born in Oxford and living in Spain for almost 5 years. I currently live in the centre of Madrid......................................................................................................................CONTACT wheninspain1@outlook.com

Talking and tasting tapas with Margit Sperling from Walk and Eat Spain tour. Margit runs her own neighbourhood food tours in Madrid with a focus on the Malasaña barrio where she lives. In this episode we stop off in a couple of Margit´s favorite tapas stops, to sample cheese, wine and cañas. Along the way we talk tapas, how and what to order, our personal favorites and a few tips for those of you are ´tapeando´ for first time. Margit also talks about how her love of Spanish food started and what you can expect on one of her food tours.  To check out more details and book onto a Walk &amp; Eat Spain tour with Margit visit her website <a href="http://walkandeatspain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walkandeatspain.com</a> and her Facebook page In this episode we visited La Carbonera - Bar de Quesos and Bodegas El Maño Also in this episode, When in Spain celebrates its first birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños! If you enjoy when in Spain please consider making a small donation via the crowdfunding website called Patreon and you can donate at <a href="http://patron.com/wheninspain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patron.com/wheninspain</a> FOLLOW WHEN IN SPAIN... 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Join the When in Spain Facebook Group. <a href="https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt</a> 📷Follow on Instagram to see photography from across Spain. <a href="https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ</a> 📺Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/2SOrKrL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2SOrKrL</a> WHAT IS WHEN IN SPAIN? The When in Spain show is a weekly podcast show, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) where l talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular. I cast an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can delve into the Spanish psyche. ..................................................................................................................... WHO THE HELL IS WHEN IN SPAIN? I'm Paul Burge, former BBC journalist, Hispanophile and Manchego lover. A Brit, born in Oxford and living in Spain for almost 5 years. I currently live in the centre of Madrid. ..................................................................................................................... CONTACT wheninspain1@outlook.com