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. 2d ago

    Marbella Beach lunches in October, and Halloween in Marbella

    Welcome to Marbella with Him & Her, your weekly Marbella podcast presented by PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah. Each week they bring a mix of Hannah's top interviews she did on her radio show, some of their weekly antics, and of course local news and information from San Pedro Alcantara and Marbella. This week Hannah starts by sharing some very sad news of the passing of two friends Terry Buckfield and Owain Griffiths. Terry was a long-time friend who Hannah met when she started hashing with the Mijas Hash House Harriers. Owain was a very well-known character on the coast who has directed and appeared in many production at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. One of Hannah's interviews during the week was with Simon Kirby, talking about his book 'You Might Live Twice'. It was his extraordinary story of being a top surgeon, having a major stroke which should have left him dead, but instead left him determined to recover and retrain as a pathologist. Hannah also shares her chat with the Facebook group Be Spain Savvy about queues in shops and supermarkets and rather than getting annoyed, embracing the fact that for the people buying something it might be their only real interaction with other people that day. Hannah also recounts the beautiful sendoff they gave Terry at Bikini Beach with over 70 people coming to together to celebrate her life. They both welcome the Book Shop in San Pedro onto the San Pedro Guide and give some details about where they are and what type of things they sell in the shop as well as books. At the weekend Hannah had two beach lunches; one was with her friend Audrey at Kala Kalua on the beach and on Saturday they met up with Guy and Teresa in Fuengirola, in a chiringuito called La Mar Salá. Listen to see what they had and what the name means and how lucky they are to still be having beach lunches near the end of October! While Hannah was walking down the street in San Pedro earlier in the week, she was astonished at the different accents and languages she heard in one journey. PJ attempted each one, so it is worth a listen just to see how bad he was! This week's Euro Weekly News articles include the increasing price of the Menu del diá, and the protest that is coming up against the cost of living urging people to avoid shopping on a particular day. Some upcoming events they mention include The Hogan Stand Halloween Quiz on Thursday, the spooky activities for the family in the boulevard on 31st and one that already took place, the family cycle day in San Pedro.

  2. Oct 18

    Ageless Marbella, networking and dancing at parties

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Marbella lifestyle podcast Marbella with Him & Her brought to you by expat couple PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah. This week Hannah speaks about one of her interviews she did on her radio show at Talk Radio Europe with Barrie Zucal who took up powerlifting at the age of 70 and is still doing it ten years later at the age of 80. They discuss 'age' and 'aging' and how people in Marbella seem to age so well. Hannah also interviewed 86 year old Dame Prue Leith about her life and her book 'Being Old and Learning to Love It'. Hannah had some interesting things to share about both ladies. Another interview Hannah did was with Anita Mitchell, who married Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon. Her book is called 'You Don't Look Like An Astronauts Wife' It was a big week for networking for Hannah starting with Thursday night when she was invited to a networking event at the Hard Rock Hotel hosted by the Sala Super Car Club and Inner Circle members. Listen to see how she got on and her views on networking. While Hannah attended the event, PJ hosted the quiz, managing to get it finished at a decent time, for a change. On Friday night Hannah was invited to another event at La Sala's Clubhouse which was an evening with former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes, organised by The Sporting Club. She was lucky enough to sit at the top table with John, and she shares some of the stories that he told during the evening. On Saturday PJ and Hannah were at a 60th birthday party for one of their friends and they again share some age-related observations about people in Marbella. This week’s Euro Weekly News articles include the weather and the downpours that have wreaked havoc in Almeria as well as more locally. They also talk about an article relating to drivers and more specifically, the rules of driving on roundabouts in Spain. It is worth a listen if you plan to do any driving in Spain or are unsure of the rules. Sticking with an age theme this week they talk about another article which was about the differences in what younger and older people buy from supermarkets.

  3. Oct 12

    John Barnes in Marbella, and Hannah in Portugal!

    Welcome to another episode of your weekly Marbella lifestyle podcast Marbella with Him & Her, presented by PJ Lopez @pjlopez1marbella and Hannah Murray @radiohannah. This week they start with an apology for this episode being late because of an unusually busy weekend! Hannah mentions the sad news of author Jeffrey Archer's passing and the fact that she has interviewed him several times over the years, the last one of which was last December. She replayed her interview after the news and spoke fondly about the conversations they had over the years. She also talks about another interview she did with Gordon Simpson, an author of a golf related novel called Four Deadly Swings. During the interview he mentioned a few times a famous sports author called Dick Francis who used to be a jockey before writing crime novels. After his death, his son Felix Francis continued the series and in a strange coincidence, Hannah happened to be interviewing Felix right after the one with Gordon. The main reason this week's episode is late was because on Friday Hannah headed to the Algarve for a get together with her friend Nikki. Both Hannah and Amy left on Friday and came back on Sunday. Listen to hear what they got up to in Portugal. While Hannah was away, PJ decided to take himself off for a curry to the other Indian in San Pedro called Maurya before heading to the Hogan Stand. Listen to hear what he ate and the mixture of drinks he had during the night, and what time he crawled back home! On Sunday Hannah came back from Portugal, got changed and went to the farewell party of her long-time colleague Steph Miller. It was a Japanese festival of food! When she got home from that, it was another quick turnaround to go to the International Theatre Studio's production of Four Old Broads on the High Seas. Both her father and Sheila were in the play along with many other friends. You can hear how it went and what they thought of it. Hannah mentions some events coming up such as the Gibraltar Literary Festival with guest speakers such as Dame Prue Leith, Joanne Harris and Dame Penny Mordant. She also mentions a fantastic event coming up on Friday at the Sala Group’s Clubhouse, which is an evening with England and Liverpool hero John Barnes. There will be a Q&A with him followed by a dinner in an intimate setting. PJ and Hannah give out some key events for the start of the San Pedro Feria including a dance festival in the church square, the parade around town and the fireworks display. This week's Euro Weekly News articles include a food festival up and down the country called French Flavours. They also talk about some of Spain's favourite autumn and winter Spanish dishes and why people across Spain put a toilet roll in the fridge.

  4. Oct 4

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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