10 Catalan podcasts to discover
This ARA list includes current affairs, sports, and themed podcasts.
BarcelonaPodcasts are a common companion for many people at different times of the day: on the subway, at the gym, in the car, or even at work. Among the vast array of podcasts available on various platforms, there are hundreds upon hundreds of Catalan-language podcasts. Therefore, ARA has compiled a selection of ten formats for you to discover—unless you're already familiar with them—that aim to bring listeners original content that breaks away from the mainstream.
Laughter
Carles Capella, Marc Llibre, and Àlex Agudo host this podcast, which began in 2019. They describe it as a "humorous and current affairs" program where they say what they think. Broadcasting from the radio studios in Molins de Rei, they've become popular for their conversations with well-known figures like Jordi Basté, Gerard Quintana, Maria Vallespí, and Miki Núñez, and for their broadcasts of Real Madrid matches, always critical of the team. The podcast is available on Spotify, iVoox, and Apple Podcasts.
Turn off the radio
From their dining room, Pep Gascón, Marc Ventura, and Mario Rodríguez have been broadcasting their podcast for over 130 episodes, sharing anecdotes, news, segments, and discussions, and interviewing well-known figures in Catalan culture such as Quim Masferrer, Xavi Daura, Peyu, and 31 FAM. The podcast has amassed over 25,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, social media platforms where short clips from their shows go viral. The podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, iVoox, and Apple Podcasts.
The outburst
The outburst It gets its name from the famous road that connects Sant Cugat del Vallès and Barcelona, the Rabassada. During the Civil War, it was a place where the CNT-FAI dispensed revolutionary justice in Barcelona, and now these three boys from Nou Barris...Marco LesanIñaki Sola and Oriol Lapeira revive the revolutionary tradition of the open road by sending their enemies for a ride in each episode. This political and social analysis podcast, delivered with humor and sarcasm from a left-wing and pro-independence perspective, has amassed over 20,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok and can be heard on Spotify, iVoox, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Romesco sauce
In an informal tone, Romesco sauce It's a podcast that functions as an LGBTQI+ advice column where they talk about sexual health, power roles, types of sexual and romantic relationships, and stories. queer and many more related topics. The program airs every two weeks and is produced by Radio Primavera Sound. Photographer Marta Mas and graphic designer Queralt Guinart host this podcast, which has already aired more than three seasons and over 45 episodes. The program is available on Spotify, YouTube, and the Radio Primavera Sound website.
How to tell you
Jana Jubert and Laura Grau are the hosts of How to tell you, a podcast from the Guillem Agulló School that discusses current political affairs with the help of expert voices from the Catalan Countries. The project began in November 2023 and has already produced 40 episodes covering topics such as the Catalan music industry, Donald Trump, and sexual violence and feminism. The program can be heard on Spotify and on its YouTube channel.
The perverse round
The perverse round It's a program produced by Radiofónicos, a school specializing in radio broadcasting. The presenter is David Balaguer, a teacher at the school and a journalist who has worked for various media outlets such as RAC1, Catalunya Ràdio, TV3, and La 2. This podcast aims to find the most wicked celebrity in Catalonia, and in each episode, two popular figures, such as Sílvia Abril, Marc Giró, or Tomás Molina, face off, each having to answer wicked questions. The format received an innovation award from Ràdio Associació de Catalunya. It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iVoox, and YouTube.
The Darkest Night
For the past eight years The Darkest Night It explores the darkest episodes of true crime. Those crimes that once shook society are now explained in depth by Ràdio Vilafant and Ona Digital. With over 560 episodes, a new one is released every Friday. For one hour, they recount the cases and stories of killers like Thomas Creech, Francisca Ballesteros, Cindy James, and Eric Smith. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iVoox.
The extension
The extension It's described as "a sports program, not just about football," but it has evolved into a format that features interviews with prominent figures in Catalan culture, such as Joan Roca, Bojan Krkić, Marc Ribas, and Artur Mas. Gerard Martos, Gael García, and David Alcaraz are the three young hosts of this podcast, where they try to find out everything about their guests. The program is available on Spotify and their YouTube channel.
The spoonful
The spoonful It's the gastronomic podcast of Time Out Barcelona. Andrea Gumes Andreu Juanola and his team present this program on the first Monday of every month, in which they meet with well-known people from different fields who explain what they love and hate about cooking. The episodes include conversations with various chefs, a young sommelier who brings the world of wine to life from a friendly and entertaining perspective, and recommendations for the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona. Episodes are available on YouTube, iVoox, and Spotify.
What happened to you?
Journalists Albert Om and Joan Maria Pou launched this project in February 2025. From the cocktail bar of JOK Barcelona restaurant, located at number 275 on Mallorca Street, they have unfiltered conversations about radio, television, and their life experiences. It's a monthly chat, recorded live with an audience, in which the journalists surprise each other by answering the simple question: "What's been happening to you?" The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iVoox.
