# TALKING BALEARICS Number 1 for news and views from IBIZA. Welcome to my 'MAN IN SAN AN' Podcast TALKING BALEARICS - Current affairs podcast with myself in Ibiza & Richie Prior in Mallorca focussing on the Balearic Islands which has a thriving ex-pat population and almost 4M UK visitors every year. MY IBIZA JOURNEY - in this series I talk to prominent people about their Ibiza journey, what the Island means to them & how it has changed over the years. About Me: Described in the Ibiza press as a ‘friendly agitator’'… Page: Feed: --- ## Eclipse Debrief, Egyptian Lake Fallout, Affordable Housing, Boat Frenzy, Flight Bargains, Ibiza Arrival Numbers, Canadian Surge _2026-08-19_ After months of build-up, was the Balearic Total Eclipse everything we hoped for? An Egyptian lake in San Antonio has sparked a political meltdown, while Mallorca is making headlines for something far more positive with a major affordable housing announcement. Ibiza residents are pushing back against a boat frenzy that's turning paradise into a floating car park, and we'll explain why there are… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19660653-eclipse-debrief-egyptian-lake-fallout-affordable-housing-boat-frenzy-flight-bargains-ibiza-arrival-numbers-canadian-surge.mp3) ## The King in Mallorca, Campervan Downturn, Political Deadlock, Strike Update, Hotel Satisfaction Surprise, Restaurants Squeeze, Real Mallorca Kick Off _2026-08-12_ As the solar eclipse looms, the Spanish Royal Family are enjoying their annual Mallorca holiday and it’s all smiles - unlike the Balearic political deadlock, as the two main parties continue to disagree. Ibiza’s campervan numbers plunge, while Palma Airport gets a rather ‘wild’ new name and handling agent strikes are called off. There’s a surprise for Ibiza’s hotel sector as a new satisfaction… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19632219-the-king-in-mallorca-campervan-downturn-political-deadlock-strike-update-hotel-satisfaction-surprise-restaurants-squeeze-real-mallorca-kick-off.mp3) ## The Balearic Solar Eclipse Special - 121 Years in the Making _2026-08-05_ Martin and Richie are joined by fellow podcaster and Mallorca resident Ollie Neilson to discuss the much-anticipated total solar eclipse that will sweep across the Balearic Islands on the evening of 12 August 2026 . It's one of the most extraordinary natural events the Balearic Islands will experience in more than a century. In this special episode, Martin, Richie and Ollie cover everything you… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19593413-the-balearic-solar-eclipse-special-121-years-in-the-making.mp3) ## Airport Strike, Solar Eclipse, Housing Surprise, Protest Violence, Club Overcrowding, Dead Chicken Row, Beckham & Jordan in Ibiza _2026-07-30_ The Palma anti-tourism protests turned violent, with both sides blaming each other. Ibiza's property market shows no signs of returning to normal, with some truly eye-opening housing and rental figures. The countdown is on to next month's solar eclipse, while strike action threatens disruption at Palma Airport. Ibiza's politicians get themselves in a flap over a dead chicken, fingers are being… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19571337-airport-strike-solar-eclipse-housing-surprise-protest-violence-club-overcrowding-dead-chicken-row-beckham-jordan-in-ibiza.mp3) ## ¡Viva España! Balearics Go Football Crazy, Airport Disco, Homeless Eviction, Uber's New Market, New Maritime Public Transport _2026-07-22_ Spain and the Balearics have gone football crazy as La Roja bring home the biggest prize of them all - but what will the knock-on effect be for the islands? Trouble is brewing at Ibiza Airport over the popular Sunday Sessions, and the island government isn't happy. Mallorca look to bring in more public transport but this time on the water and the derelict hotel in San José that's become home to a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19525037-viva-espana-balearics-go-football-crazy-airport-disco-homeless-eviction-uber-s-new-market-new-maritime-public-transport.mp3) ## Protest Backlash, Record Airport Figures, Flight Carry-on Shake-up, Zara Bargains, Airbnb Falters, Mega Cruises, Serra Says Yes, Footy Fever _2026-07-15_ There's a growing backlash against anti-tourism protests, Ibiza Airport's record-breaking passenger numbers, the latest shake-up to airline carry-on baggage rules, whether Airbnb is finally losing momentum, the return of the debate over mega cruise ships, and Marcos Serra's decision to stand for another term as Mayor of San Antonio. There's some Zara summer bargains and a look at the football… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19493854-protest-backlash-record-airport-figures-flight-carry-on-shake-up-zara-bargains-airbnb-falters-mega-cruises-serra-says-yes-footy-fever.mp3) ## EasyJet Takeover, Ibiza Taxi Wars, Magaluf Evolution, Dreamy Deia Weddings, Amnesia's 50th, Bora Bora Returns, World Cup Fever _2026-07-08_ The holiday industry could be on the brink of a major shake-up as easyJet eyes a takeover that could change the way millions book their summer breaks. Back in Ibiza, the island's taxi service is making headlines again - for all the wrong reasons, while over in Magaluf, the UK national newspapers are finally recognising that its transformation strategy appears to be paying off. We'll also look at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19459109-easyjet-takeover-ibiza-taxi-wars-magaluf-evolution-dreamy-deia-weddings-amnesia-s-50th-bora-bora-returns-world-cup-fever.mp3) ## Balearic Poster Backlash, Ryanair Family Climbdown, Magaluf goes Luxury, SuperBog Fail, Swedish House Mafia Return, FatBoy Slim in Mallorca _2026-07-01_ Have Balearic warning posters gone viral for all the wrong reasons, and should they be taken with a pinch of salt? Ryanair has climbed down over family seating, Magaluf is entering a new era with a very special concert on the beach, and in San Antonio there's finally an update on the so-called 'Super Toilet' that was craned into place with great fanfare back in February. We'll also look ahead to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19425123-balearic-poster-backlash-ryanair-family-climbdown-magaluf-goes-luxury-superbog-fail-swedish-house-mafia-return-fatboy-slim-in-mallorca.mp3) ## Balearic Corruption Case, Germans Dwindling, Burnham's Back, Ibiza's Traditional Dishes, San An Identity Crisis, Club Overcrowding _2026-06-24_ A major corruption case ends with lengthy prison sentences, are German tourists falling out of love with Ibiza, and could a future government led by Andy Burnham expand youth mobility opportunities between the UK and Europe? We discuss Ibiza's favourite local dishes, whether San Antonio is suffering an identity crisis while Magaluf powers ahead with a clear tourism strategy, and why a familiar… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19390048-balearic-corruption-case-germans-dwindling-burnham-s-back-ibiza-s-traditional-dishes-san-an-identity-crisis-club-overcrowding.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cK9Y04sHYq3e) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## World Cup Fever, Balearic Slowdown, Illegal Parties, Ibiza DJ's Blacklist, Minivan Misdemeanours, Brits Safety, West End Names _2026-06-17_ World Cup fever has swept across the Balearics, but why are bars and restaurants reporting an unexpected slowdown in the middle of June? An illegal Ibiza party has made headlines across the islands, and the local government has unveiled a surprising new strategy to crack down on organisers. Minivan drivers are under scrutiny after a series of concerning incidents, while the British Government is… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/777524/episodes/19357112-world-cup-fever-balearic-slowdown-illegal-parties-ibiza-dj-s-blacklist-minivan-misdemeanours-brits-safety-west-end-names.mp3)