'Man in San' An by Martin Makepeace

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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’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.

  1. Severe Floods Rock Ibiza, DJ Awards, ABTA Conference, Tourist Tax Fail, Immigrants Melt Down, USA Mallorca Takeover

    6D AGO

    Severe Floods Rock Ibiza, DJ Awards, ABTA Conference, Tourist Tax Fail, Immigrants Melt Down, USA Mallorca Takeover

    Severe floods sweep the Ibiza & the Balearics with public warnings being issued, the annual DJ Awards promises to be a hotly disputed affair with all of the globes best DJ's in attendance. Meanwhile the ABTA conference is due to take over Mallorca but is there still room for travel agents and what will they notice about the changing face of Magaluf. Palma will host several thousand United States sailors but will they behave and the Balearic government admit to a tourist tax own goal and finally the shores of Formentera are awash with immigrants arriving on small boats, is there a solution? We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    26 min
  2. Airbnb's Premature Victory, Private Jet Takeover, Residents Travel Discount in Danger, Real Mallorca Dissent & Ibiza's Water Woes

    SEP 24

    Airbnb's Premature Victory, Private Jet Takeover, Residents Travel Discount in Danger, Real Mallorca Dissent & Ibiza's Water Woes

    AIRBNB has claimed victory over unlicensed accommodation advertised on its platform but is it too early to be celebrating, as PRIVATE JETS usage soars in the Balearics is the push back from pressure groups warranted and what is the solution going forward. The central government has rejected the budget proposal for Balearic residents to receive their TRAVEL DISCOUNT but how serious is the situation, IBIZA AIRPORT has come up with a shady new recycling initiative, which REAL MALLORCA player is in the doghouse and finally Ibiza's shocking stats when it comes to the most important natural resource on Earth. This is TALKING BALEARICS - your guilty pleasure. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    31 min
  3. New Homes Pushback, New Smoking Laws, Cheapskate Billionaire, Public Transport Update, West End Rebrand

    SEP 17

    New Homes Pushback, New Smoking Laws, Cheapskate Billionaire, Public Transport Update, West End Rebrand

    The Balearics government's proposals to solve the housing crisis receives pushback from a new Mallorca pressure group, new smoking and vape laws come into force covering previous grey areas, Mallorca's public transport has an overhaul but is the Palma Metro still a white elephant, changing attitudes signal diminishing returns for Ibiza's bars but there's a new initiative to re-brand San Antonio's famous West End. Real Mallorca robbed, there's a TB personal rivalry in local youth football and finally a cheapskate billionaire goes viral after an unimpressive Ibiza spending spree. This is a slightly longer episode of TALKING BALEARICS because it's our 1st BIRTHDAY! We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    37 min
  4. Lack of Brits not affecting Mallorca, Ibiza Hall of Fame, Migrants Update & Deadly Crash rocks San Antonio

    SEP 10

    Lack of Brits not affecting Mallorca, Ibiza Hall of Fame, Migrants Update & Deadly Crash rocks San Antonio

    Autumn is coming and the Daily Mail bark up the wrong tree yet again with their latest headline as Mallorca goes through a noticeable shift in clientele, the Ibiza Hall of Fame gets off to a strong start, migrants on boat crossings to Ibiza and Formentera have new facilities waiting for them and a deadly car crash rocks San Antonio to its core but what's the solution to the increasingly dangerous roads? This is TALKING BALEARICS in the rain. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    23 min
  5. Migrant Crossings, Big Investment for Ibiza Hotels, Ryanair Warning, The Times on Brit Deaths & a Bill goes Viral

    SEP 3

    Migrant Crossings, Big Investment for Ibiza Hotels, Ryanair Warning, The Times on Brit Deaths & a Bill goes Viral

    As migrant crossings to the Balearics show no sign of easing there's a showdown brewing between local & central government, Ibiza hotels are set for major investment in their relentless quest for the luxury market meanwhile Ryanair have their own quest to penalise those trying to cut corners. The Times newspaper runs a big article detailing the shocking death stats for young Brits in Ibiza and a restaurant in Mallorca goes viral when it publishes a massive bill but is it real or fake. Either way this is TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    28 min
  6. Crisis? Record Visitors to Spain! David Guetta Review, Ghost Diners, World's Top Clubs, Overcrowded Beach Surprise & Scam Warning

    AUG 27

    Crisis? Record Visitors to Spain! David Guetta Review, Ghost Diners, World's Top Clubs, Overcrowded Beach Surprise & Scam Warning

    New figures out for 2025 tourist visitors to Spain show a surprising trend that might have far reaching implications for the Balearics, David Guetta at Ushuaia Ibiza gets a review, 'Ghost Diners' are having a major impact especially in Menorca of all places. Ibiza has 17 (SEVENTEEN) entries in the Top 100 Clubs in the World and who is exactly to blame for environmental issues on overcrowded beaches and finally a scam warning that isn't rocket science but still worth a mention. This is TALKING BALEARICS! We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    27 min
  7. Mallorca Social Media Shocker, Illegal Service Charge Warning, Ibiza 'Hookgate', Real Mallorca Robbed & 'Fake' Taxi

    AUG 20

    Mallorca Social Media Shocker, Illegal Service Charge Warning, Ibiza 'Hookgate', Real Mallorca Robbed & 'Fake' Taxi

    Social media & the UK press are presenting Mallorca in a certain light but what's the real story and how is it affecting business on the largest Balearic Island? High end restaurants in Ibiza are disguising tips and service charges within their bills but what is the law and what can you do, meanwhile how has a table coat hook ended up in court with strong accusations from both sides? Real Mallorca finished last Saturday's match with 9 men and someone is not happy (and let's not mention kick off times) and finally a lawyer who set up a 'fake' taxi website is facing a big fine. This is TALKING BALEARICS! We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    29 min
  8. Bezos & his toys, Di Caprio, Real Mallorca v Barça, Ibiza Final Boss, Katy Perry & DJ Diplo fined, USA/Qatar talks & big astronomy news

    AUG 13

    Bezos & his toys, Di Caprio, Real Mallorca v Barça, Ibiza Final Boss, Katy Perry & DJ Diplo fined, USA/Qatar talks & big astronomy news

    Jeff Bezos brings his luxury fleet to the Balearics with an eye watering display of wealth & Leonardo Di Caprio comes along for the ride, meanwhile Katy Perry & DJ Diplo are on the naughty step, La Liga kicks off with a mouth watering first match for Real Mallorca with FC Barcelona due to arrive in Palma this coming weekend. USA and Qatar hold Gaza peace talks...on the White Isle (?) and some big astronomy news involving meteors and a solar eclipse make the national headlines. This is an out of this world TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors. 'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    20 min
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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’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.

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