29 episodes

Crimes of the Basquelands is yet another true crime podcast, but here's the twist, all of the crimes covered are related to The Basque Country. Did it happen in The Basque Country? Was there a Basque person or a Basque descendant involved? We'll cover it all. Join Julie Garcia and Douglas De Carvalho (Bilbao "adoptees") as they chat about these crimes with some link, however tenuous, to The Basque Country. Ongi Etorri (welcome) to a podcast that pledges to satiate your true crime cravings while immersing you deeply in the captivating world of The Basque Country. Prepare for riveting narratives, cultural exploration, and an unforgettable podcast adventure.

Crimes of the Basquelands Julie Garcia and Douglas De Carvalho

    • True Crime
    • 4.5 • 6 Ratings

Crimes of the Basquelands is yet another true crime podcast, but here's the twist, all of the crimes covered are related to The Basque Country. Did it happen in The Basque Country? Was there a Basque person or a Basque descendant involved? We'll cover it all. Join Julie Garcia and Douglas De Carvalho (Bilbao "adoptees") as they chat about these crimes with some link, however tenuous, to The Basque Country. Ongi Etorri (welcome) to a podcast that pledges to satiate your true crime cravings while immersing you deeply in the captivating world of The Basque Country. Prepare for riveting narratives, cultural exploration, and an unforgettable podcast adventure.

    The Death of Helena Jubany (Part 1)

    The Death of Helena Jubany (Part 1)

    The Helena Jubany case is a notorious and mysterious murder that took place in Sabadell, Catalonia, in December 2001. Helena Jubany, a young librarian, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. In this first episode, Julie and Douglas go through the case's background and the investigation's initial stages. Stay tuned for episode two to hear the rest of the story!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Txikisode 9

    Txikisode 9

    Welcome to Crimes of the Basquelands podcast, in today’s episode we discuss a number of farmers protests in the Basque Country, some trouble with marihuana dealings in the US and ambulance workers back in the Basque Country, join us on a review of some the crime news surrounding the Basque Country and it’s descendants round the world in this Txikisode.

    • 1 hr 43 min
    Spain Stole My Baby! (Part 2)

    Spain Stole My Baby! (Part 2)

    This week, Julie, Douglas and special guest Goyo return to the sofa to finish the story of the stolen children. Nearly four decades after the death of dictator, Francisco Franco, and the onset of democracy in the Spanish state, hundreds of Basque women robbed of their children and Basque children who have been robbed of their identities seek justice - at least those whose suspicions were strong enough, who were ready to fight for the truth and who had the tools and support to do so. In this episode, Julie and Goyo take turns telling individual stories of the victims who got caught up in this nightmare, some who have found a resolution of sorts and others who are still searching and fighting for justice.

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Spain Stole My Baby! (Part 1)

    Spain Stole My Baby! (Part 1)

    This week, Julie and Douglas are joined by a special guest to tell an in-depth true crime tale. Nearly four decades after the death of dictator, Francisco Franco, and the onset of democracy in the Spanish state, hundreds of Basque women robbed of their children and Basque children who have been robbed of their identities seek justice - at least those whose suspicions were strong enough, who were ready to fight for the truth and who had the tools and support to do so. This is part one of a two-episode story so stay tuned for the second half coming out in April!

    • 1 hr 8 min
    The Ensanche Circus Theatre of Bilbao

    The Ensanche Circus Theatre of Bilbao

    We follow the tribulations of the ancestor to the cinema, a circus theatre's fate and the challeneges of health and safety rules from the beggining of the 1900s to today. Hear about how Bilbao came together once again in face of tragedy and showed the word how to deal with tragedy. Come listen to the touching scenes of times gonebye.

    • 1 hr 58 min
    Finger Food

    Finger Food

    In this episode, Julie and Douglas are back in the USA. In 2005, a shocking incident at a fast-food chain involving a supposed gruesome discovery in a chili dish led to widespread media attention and significant financial repercussions for the company. This is not a tale for the squeamish!

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Love the pod cast! True crime stories with funny hosts! Win win

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Love this podcast!

Immediately likable hosts, perfect topics for lovers of true crime, funny and so fascinating! Great podcast debut, keep the episodes coming!

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