Marbella with Him & Her

PJandHannah

Out & about in Marbella with PJ and Hannah, who are a married couple that have lived on the Costa del Sol for over 20 years. PJ is a digital marketer with a passion for cooking and Hannah is a radio, TV presenter and popular ’quiz mistress’. Together they love to travel, EAT, socialise and explore the delights of this wonderful part of Spain.

  1. 1d ago

    Salsa dancing in Marbella, dating advice, and a wedding!

    It is another episode of the popular Marbella podcast presented by expat couple PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah called Marbella with Him & Her. Each week they bring you the latest information about San Pedro de Alcantara and Marbella as well as a light hearted review of what they have been up to during the week. They start with a correction from the previous week's episode about the breed of dog their friend’s Frank and Steph have which they incorrectly called long haired Chihuahua. Hannah shares some supermarket packing knowledge and details of the man she met in the supermarket carpark. If that sounds intriguing then you need to listen to see what she got up to. Hannah’s Entrepreneur of the Week on her radio show was Emma Sayle, who created the hugely successful brand Killing Kittens, female driven 'sex parties' that was created for women to explore themselves sexually, in a safe space. They also discuss safe dating in the modern world. Hannah helped her dad declutter during the week, so they discuss decluttering, and how satisfying it can be, and what an obsession it has become for Hannah. On Friday night, PJ and Hannah attended a salsa class in Dance & Wear Station in San Pedro, that was run by Nicky and Tuti. Listed to see how they got on with the class. Afterwards they went to the other side of the square to try a couple of restaurants they have walked past before but never eaten in. Firstly, they had a chickpea and sausage stew in La Cocina de Abuela (Grandma's kitchen) before heading next door to a friederia called El Paso II. They had some very well priced fried fish and then an amazing torrija. Listen to hear more about the food and prices. Saturday they were at a wedding in Casares where Brandon and Claudia were married. They also caught up with lots of friends they had not seen in a while. Find out how the wedding went and what they got up to. This week's Euro Weekly News articles include a horrendous storm that caused a lot of damage and loss of life in Catalunya, a warning about washing your car just before taking it for an ITV inspection, and some statistics about how a paella can help heal an argument. They also share some important dates for some local events coming up in San Pedro and Marbella such as a month long dance festival, the next ITS production of Four Old Broads, some information about the date of the annual United Nations Marbella event held by Nicole King, and a reminder about the San Pedro feria.

  2. Sep 27

    Marbella Classic Cars, Makai Beach, Tattoos & Sweets

    Welcome to Marbella with Him & Her, your weekly Marbella lifestyle podcast presented by PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah. They are back to their normal routine after a couple of weeks of travel and visitors. In this episode we get an update on Hannah's new tattoos from Fat Cat Estepona and the strangely high price comparison in San Pedro. Hannah was still working her way through her unpacking but managed to find time at the weekend to clear out her bathroom cupboards and put everything in order. They speak about their TV viewing through the week and give a couple of recommendations of things to watch. On Friday they had plans to see their friends Frank and Steph who live near Riviera del Sol, right on the beach. PJ went to Cerrado del Aguilas Golf to play 9-holes (his first time on the golf course in over a year). While he was doing that, Hannah and Steph had a walk along the paseo before they all met up again in the evening to go for dinner in the stunning Makai Beach. Listen to hear more about the restaurant and what they chose to eat. On the way back to San Pedro they stopped off at their favourite brunch location Remy, for some breakfast. They did not have their usual Eggs Benedict, so listen to find out what they had this time. Just before brunch they heard some jazz music playing in the pedestrian area of San Pedro town centre, so they went to investigate. There was a classic car exhibition taking place with some amazing classic cars from Jaguars and Mercedes, and even a classic Rolls Royce. Saturday they were invited to Scandi Candy through the San Pedro Guide (@sanpedromarbellaguide) to film some content and get a bag of their amazing sweets. They talk about the back story of the shop and the owner and the types of sweets you can get including gluten free, sugar free and even vegan. Saturday evening was the Urban Chai quiz, the first one after the summer break. Sunday, apart from a couple of chores, they were super excited about having a lazy day. The also give some important updates such as the dates of the San Pedro Feria. They discuss some articles from the Euro Weekly News including some new traffic laws starting on the 1st October, a change in the dinner booking times in Spain, British Day in Estepona and the expected change in the weather during the week.

  3. Sep 21

    Marbella Fun In The Sun and Festival Fun In The UK

    After a couple of weeks of slightly shorter episodes normal service has resumed for your Marbella podcast 'Marbella with Him & Her' presented by PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah You will hear from the podcast why things have been a bit delayed and fairly hectic over the last couple of weeks. They get straight to it with Hannah's airport delays and her arrival at Ideas Fest in Tring, Hertfordshire. They have been speaking about it in the lead up to the festival as Hannah had won a ticket. She gives an update on how she got on and what amazing speakers there were at the festival including the likes of Frank Bruno, Jill Scott, Simon Squibb, Spencer Matthews, Ben Shepherd and Simon Woodroffe, to mention a few!  One of the events was to get up and do a 3 minute speech which Hannah took part in, you can hear how she got on. Straight after the festival she and PJ met up in Dorset for a trip they had booked to go to the Sturminster Newton cheese festival. They stayed with one of Hannah's friends from school, Bev and her husband who were amazing hosts taking them to other places like Shaftsbury where the Hovis advert was filmed and Portland Bill. Then it was back to Marbella with another one of Hannah's school friends, Marie and her daughter Chloe. It was straight into it when back in San Pedro with a day at La Sala by the Sea, Karaoke at the Hogan Stand, the quiz at the Hogan Stand, a night at the La Sala Live Lounge to see the talented Diva Fever, a day at Los Espigones chiringuito and a meal at Chef by Divot before taking them back to the airport and then it was off to the autumn picnic with friends on the beach! Listen to get all the details. PJ gives an update on the Cuban festival on the boulevard in San Pedro and his fish and chips from Kaffs Plaice in Aloha! Harry Styles tickets went on sale for his 2027 concert in Madrid, which they promptly booked, and they have both put their names down for the chance of getting Oasis tickets for their 2027 European and UK tour. This weeks Euro Weekly News stories include a very clever weapon to help stop women having their drinks spiked in bars and Vueling being voted best low cost airline in Europe for 2026.

  4. Sep 13

    Marbella to Ideas Fest UK and Chambao in Fuengirola

    Welcome to a much shorter episode of Marbella with Him & Her, your Marbella podcast presented by married expat couple PJ Lopez and Hannah Murray. In this week’s episode to talk about the incredible Chambao concert they went to the previous Sunday in a beautiful setting within Fuengirola castle. PJ explains why he fell in love with them and what it means to him. Hannah speaks about getting ready for the Ideas Fest trip she is going on in Tring in Hertfordshire. By the time this podcast goes out she would have already been but she will have a full update in the following podcast. Something else that will already have taken place will be the Vuelta a España stage that goes right through San Pedro Alcantara. They will also bring a full update on that in the following podcast. Hannah speaks about an interview she did with Sharika Chauhan who is the author of a children’s series of books called Mayas Worldly Wonders based on some of her personal adventures. She was also talking about scaling her business and after the interview Hannah mentioned the Ideas Fest, only to find that she is going to be there. They also give details about the Marbella World Wellness week happening in Marbella with the last day on the paseo in San Pedro. Listen to find out what is going on and what free activities and treatments there are. This weeks Euro Weekly News articles include a new golf concept coming to Guadalmina to help golfers with their short game, the San Pedro and Estepona ham carvers who won the best ham in the world. There is also news about the rally that has been organised by Eva Longoria and Maria Bravo which will see 50 cars drive from Marbella to Madrid vis Seville and Torledo.

  5. Sep 6

    Hannah´s new tattoos, & Vuelta a Espana in Marbella

    Welcome to the latest episode of Marbella with Him & Her, a weekly podcast about life in Marbella brought to you by expat couple PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah This week they start with something they forgot to do last week by thanking their friend Evelyn for locating an actual vanilla pod! There is a welcome and shout out to all new listeners of the podcast as their audience continues to grow. They also chat about their friend and one of PJ's quiz team members Peter who turned 90 during the week. Last Sunday they went over to friends Peter and Debbie's house with lots of other friends for a surprise birthday party to celebrate his milestone. Hannah updates us on her latest tattoos she has had done which were mainly connected to her late mum. She has had a bumble bee, a Wren (her mum's name) and a tuktuk with the Sisterhood spelt out in Tamil. She also had some exciting news about the TV show she is a presenter on every week called Good Morning Spain. It has now expanded its coverage on Spanish regional TV through Murcia, Almeria and Madrid. PJ gives an update on the Vuelta España and roughly what time it is scheduled to pass through San Pedro next Friday 11th. They also share details of a post PJ made during the week about long-term rental prices in the area which received a lot of comments. Most people were equally upset at the ever increasing rental rates and it seems the increases have even reached as far as Alicante and even Northern Spain. During the week PJ went out for food with some colleagues as one of his friends was heading back to the Netherlands to complete his studies. So of course they ate at Remy. Listen to find out what they ate and how much it was. Saturday night they were out celebrating their friends Meadhbh's birthday at Luini in San Pedro. After that they headed back to the Hogan Stand which was rammed due to the final fight of Irish legend Katie Taylor, which was being fought in front of over 80,000 people at Croke Park. Huge congratulations to Katie on retaining and remaining undisputed champion! This week's Euro Weekly News articles include the annoyance of people parking across 2 parking spaces, although PJ did make a good point. There was also an article which coincidentally spoke about the Spanish rental crisis, and in particular a couple who have been forced to sleep in their car as they are unable to secure a rental. There is an update om some additional flight routes and low prices and the expansion of Wizz Air, which is now rivalling Ryan Air.

  6. Aug 30

    Marbella says goodbye to Dolly Parton plus more Dinner Parties

    Welcome to Marbella with Him & Her, your weekly podcast presented by PJ Lopez (@pjlopez1marbella) and Hannah Murray (@radiohannah) who are expats from the UK living in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella. Each week you can listen to their busy lives and some fun married banter about their life in Spain. PJ is a freelance marketing expert while Hannah is a radio and tv presenter. This week they start with an update about the weather drop in Marbella as well as their weekly exercise routines that are helping them stay as fit as possible. They also discuss the very sad passing of Dolly Parton and how much she was a part of PJ's life growing up in a household of Country and Western fans. They also have a chat about Tim Curry who also passed away within the same few days. Hannah mentions a memorable interview she did with a lady called Elissa Freiha who is the founder of Womena, helping to give women a voice in the Middle East, and about many of the misconceptions about their lives. She also has some jaw dropping insights about crash test dummies and even women's contraception being tested on men as opposed to on women. PJ also mentions her entrepreneur of the week interview with Yo Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe, and some of his interesting anecdotes from business. They had their friend Charlotte over for the night on Friday and they did two of the dishes that they did the week before for other friends, the braised leeks and the crème Brûlée, but the main course was five spice pork. Due to time constraints Hannah made the crème Brûlée. Listen to find out how it all went! While out shopping for ingredients Hannah bumped into her second cousin in the supermarket and she described what a nice feeling it was to bump into a family member completely randomly especially as they do not live in San Pedro. This week's articles they chatted about from their collaborators the Euro Weekly News included Take That coming to Fuengirola next year as part of their tour, the varying times that the schools are starting again in September, some people that were horrified at the price of their paella because they did not understand what p/p meant and some sound advice about how to make it harder for robbers to open your door with a credit card. Finally, PJ shares some salad news courtesy of his new Instagram account Only Salad Fans (@onlysaladfans).

  7. Aug 23

    A Marbella Birthday Treat For Hannah

    Welcome to this week's edition of Marbella with Him & Her, the popular podcast about Marbella presented by husband and wife expats living in San Pedro de Alcantara PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah This week there is plenty of food chatter starting with the night before Hannah's birthday when PJ made a steak dinner. The following day Hannah's girlfriends descended on the house to meet for some croissants and mimosas before being ferried off to The Hard Rock Hotel Marbella where they spent the day for her birthday. Listen to hear how it all went and what happened after the hotel! Hannah shares some of the presents she got for her birthday from PJ and her lovely friends. PJ gives out some information about the Hogan Hackers special hole in one competition which has a car up for grabs if anyone manages to get a hole in one. See @thehoganstand or @thehoganhackers for more information. He also mentions the Vuelta de España which will be passing through San Pedro on the 11th of September They went to see the stand-up comedian Sergi Polo in Estepona and share some funny stories from the evening. They speak about their meal at The Oak Marbella, which is part of the Sala Group and then ending up in La Sala watching the amazing singers, Diva Fever. Hannah also gives out some important information for women and what they can say to bar staff to alert them that they are in some type of trouble or getting unwanted attention. Basically, you just need to ask for Angela to any member of the staff and they will ensure you get into a taxi safely. There is an update from their friends Steph and Frank who are currently on a road trip in Europe. They have arrived at a German town called Wank. So of course, there are lots of funny stories about what people from there might be called etc. Saturday night they had a dinner party for some friends. PJ made braised leeks with romesco sauce, a huge vegan spaghetti Bolognese using lentils and a dessert of crème Brule. There is the usual married banter this week from cooking too much food and whose fault it is to Hannah being mistaken for Melissa's mother. This week's articles from collaborators The Euro Weekly News include a planned €3.7 billion makeover of the Mercadona stores up and down the country, and the Plaza de Toros Marbella Neighbourhood Party.

  8. Aug 15

    Eclipse in Marbella, and the Earth didn't move for Hannah

    Welcome to the latest episode of Marbella's leading expat podcast, Marbella with Him & Her, presented by PJ Lopez (@pjlopez1marbella) and Hannah Murray (@radiohannah). Each week they bring you news from Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara mixed in with their busy social lives and some highlights from Hannah's radio show interviews that were interesting during the week. They kick-off this week's podcast with the aftermath of their epic BBQ and the leftover food. PJ took lots of burgers and buns to the office where colleagues cooked up a burger storm for lunch during the week. PJ also made burgers for Hannah to try and rekindle her love for them. Listen to see how he got on. This week was very much about the eclipse starting with Hannah's interview with her long time ‘go to’ astronomer Ken Campbell who was actually in the studio for the first time in a long while. They discussed how to safely watch it and what to expect and where it would be most visible. On the actual night of the eclipse Hannah went with friends and family to watch it by San Pedro beach at a fish restaurant they had vowed never to go to again due to their awful service. Not everything went to plan so listen to see what happened. Meanwhile PJ was in the UK and although not watching it he did see the darkness descend into an eerie dusk at the height of the eclipse. Another interview highlight from Hannah was with Gervaise Phinn who was a Yorkshire based teacher and is an author. He shared some funny stories from his education days including one that will leave your eyes watering. The nations new boy band, (well, man band to be precise), Club Orange, were another interview highlight, as was standup comedian Sergi Polo who is a comedian that does his show in English, Catalan and Spanish. They chat about dropping PJ at the bus station, his trip on the bus to Malaga Airport and his night at the airport before he flew at 6am. He shares some interesting anecdotes from his evening from litres of Guinness to a lack of customs staff. PJ gives an update on his time in the UK and then his trip back from Gatwick south terminal. They give the dates of the Malaga Feria and also a warning about fines for taking and uploading photos of drunk people on social media. This week's articles from their collaborators The Euro Weekly News include one about the recent earthquake in Granada that was felt in Nerja and Malaga. They also have a warning thanks to another article about hotel scams and how sophisticated they have become. They also chat about the overnight thunderstorm on Friday night and the oldest lifeguard still working at the age of 72. The podcast is slightly early this week as Hannah will be out celebrating her birthday in the sunshine with her girlfriends. Listen next week for all the gory details!

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Out & about in Marbella with PJ and Hannah, who are a married couple that have lived on the Costa del Sol for over 20 years. PJ is a digital marketer with a passion for cooking and Hannah is a radio, TV presenter and popular ’quiz mistress’. Together they love to travel, EAT, socialise and explore the delights of this wonderful part of Spain.

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