Deia Unpacked

A 2021 podcast talking to a curated list of some of Deia’s most interesting and storied inhabitants who all call Deia their home. What has bought them here, why do they love the place so much and what can they share with you about why Deia is so special? Learn more about the podcast at www.deiaunpacked.com and follow us on Facebook or Instagram @deia_unpacked.

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Episodes 113

Episode 113: Norma Jean Martine and Greg Taro
5d ago · 48:44
This is a fun, very summery, and whimsical talk with two young musical artists that Tara met recently here in Deia, Norma Jean Martine and Greg Taro. They were enjoying each other's company so much that they decided to do a talk. If you love music, how it’s made, and who makes it, this is your listen. This talk is a testament to the creative spirit that is so often inspired by Deia. Bini Petit the little dog, shows up quite a bit in this talk too.
Episode 112: Sebastian and Gabriel Becerra
29d ago · 1:47:28
This is a super fun talk with two very likeable and dynamic young men, the incredible brother duo Sebastian and Gabriel Becerra. Seb and Gabe swept into Deia and in short shrift became important members of the Deia landscape and community. Their young energy and intelligent observations makes this talk very entertaining.
Episode 111: Regenera Deia Unpacked with guest Angel Blanch
1mo ago · 1:45:10
In this episode, Joe and Tara sit down with Angel Blanch to talk about Angel’s connection to Deia, how he grew up learning to love working with the land from his grandfather and father, and his commitment to regenerating Deia through the Community Gardens, Guerilla Grazing, and so much more.
Episode 110: Amanda DeMaria
1mo ago · 1:36:22
This is a fabulous, heartfelt talk with a Deia original, a woman who is smart, funny and sensitive, who also happens to be the inventor of Deia’s One Minute Film Festival, Amanda DeMaria. Amanda’s history with Deia, her story telling, and insights, make this a highly entertaining listen. Amanda’s love and attachment to this unique community shine through in this beautiful conversation.
Episode 109: Regenera Deia Unpacked With Joe Holles and Tara
2mo ago · 1:10:28
Hello and Welcome to this first edition of Regenera Deia Unpacked. Tara will be doing a continued series of these talks to bring our community updates on all of the incredible things that are happening in the village and the people who are working to make them happen. This episode is somewhat of a Regenera Deia 101 where Tara talks to Joe Holles, who gives us a full update on the remarkable work that has been done in Deia since the launch of the initiative last year.
Episode 108: Sonia Bonamassa
2mo ago · 1:12:02
In this episode Tara speaks to an incredible woman, with a sharp wit, a great sense of humor and a truly international perspective on life, a brilliant new addition to the Deia community, Communications Manager of La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Sonia Bonamassa. In their talk they explore intercultural communication, Sonia’s time working with big fashion, and her new work here in Deia. They also talk about the really cool tennis weekend that is coming up, and art collaborations that are happening this summer.
Episode 107: Lluis Ferrer Jimenez
2mo ago · 1:25:09
In this episode Tara speaks with a talented and brilliant chef with deep family ties to the Deia community, Lluis Ferrer Jimenez. In their talk, Lluis talks about growing up with women who deeply understood the Mallorcan kitchen and how that influenced him, and his love of the cultural legacy of food in Mallorca. This is a super fun talk, and will very likely make you hungry.
Episode 106: Steven Goode Hill
3mo ago · 2:14:48
In this episode Tara talks to a Valdemossa native, an intellectual who is willing to go deep on many subjects, with a passion for permaculture and dancing, Astrologist Steven Goode Hill. Steven shares his history of early exposure to astrology, his fascinating reading of the Deia astrological chart, the special role solar eclipses play in energy, as well as many other fascinating topics in this very Deia conversation.
Episode 105: Amado Carbonell Santos
4mo ago · 1:18:41
In this episode Tara speaks to a brilliant man, an autodidact, with a tremendous expertise in mathematics and science, an astronomer and the President of Mallorca’s Astronomy Observatory, Amado Carbonell Santos. Amado’s wealth of knowledge about astronomy and outer space are nothing short of fascinating, and he gives us some great viewing tips for the full solar eclipse that will be happening on August 12, 2026.
Episode 104: Marcial Bardolet
4mo ago · 1:25:20
In this episode Tara speaks to an incredible man who grew up on the island, and who has a great knowledge of the land ecology and the seas of Mallorca, Geologist and Co-Founder of the Mediterranean Posidonia Network, Marcial Bardolet. Marcial’s understanding of the environment opens up an entire world of discovery, and unlocks the door, showing us how all species play a role in the health of our planet. Marcial’s passion for the long term health of Posidonia Forests and their protection, is wonderful and heroic.
Episode 103: Julia Colom
6mo ago · 1:19:42
In this episode Tara speaks to a beautiful island diva, a young woman with vast talent, and deep roots in Valldemossa, singer/songwriter Julia Colom. Born to parents who showed her the old ways of working the land, and a community who taught her about the music that shaped the ecology and culture of Mallorca, Julia shares her journey with music. From the ancient poetry of The Sybilla, to the work songs from the terraces, to her own contemporary sound, this is a talk about culture, belonging, and coming of age to the soundtrack of Mallorca and the Mediterranean.
Episode 102: Suset Laboy Perez
6mo ago · 1:23:07
In this episode Tara speaks with the delightful, knowledgeable, recovering academic, Master Life Coach and Hypnotist, Dr.Suset Laboy Perez. In their talk, they explore the Mallorca/Puerto Rico connection. Suset shares her family's history of migration, and re-migration, and her own personal journey that has brought her home to the land of her ancestors. This talk highlights another fabulous layer to the story of Mallorca.
Episode 101: Diego Zamuner
7mo ago · 1:25:47
In this episode, Tara speaks to a really smart and super likable man, a leader in global development, with a deep understanding of the negative impacts of poverty, who experienced burnout to completely reinvent himself in Mallorca while focusing on the importance of sustainability and regenerative practices, Diego Zamuner. Diego’s experiences in Latin America, and his determination to make a positive impact on the world are fascinating and nothing short of inspirational.
Episode 100: Frances Baxter
8mo ago · 2:02:41
This episode marks 100 episodes of the Deia Unpacked podcast and Tara couldn’t have hoped for a more iconic woman to do this with. She speaks to the legendary Frances Baxter in front of a cozy fireplace up in the mountains of Deia. They talk about life adventures, taking chances, exploring art and music, and finding home. Frances is full of wisdom and thoughtfulness. It is the perfect end of year, beginning of a new year listen. We hope you enjoy it as much as Tara did.
Episode 99: Balthazar Klarwein
8mo ago · 1:36:02
In this episode Tara speaks to a deep rooted Deianenc who is filled with ancestral artistic knowledge, and a deep sense of what Deia means, filmmaker Balthazar Klarwein. Balthazar’s observations about the cultural landscape of Deia, his connection to the community and how it shaped his own artistic expression are captivating.
Episode 98: Berta De La Rosa
9mo ago · 1:00:38
In this episode Tara speaks to one of Belmond La Residencia’s artists in residency, the talented and thoughtful Berta De La Rosa. With deep roots in Southern Spain and a powerful connection to olive trees and the natural environment, Berta talks about how these elements, combined with history, have influenced her works. This talk is a reminder that spending time with artists is never disappointing and always inspirational.
Episode 97: Rupert Clervaux
9mo ago · 2:27:57
In this episode Tara speaks to an artist and an intellectual, who holds a special place in the hearts of the Deia community, Musician, Producer, and Poet, Rupert Clervaux. They cover a lot of ground in this talk including Deia history, why swimming is life changing, books, the state of the world, music, and more. Rupert's unique insights and ability to go deep, leaves us wanting more exploration and conversation. If you listen closely, the talk opens with Does Pop Culture Interest You?, and ends with The Love that Moves the Sun, two of Rupert's remarkable works.
Episode 96: Augusti Torres
10mo ago · 1:50:32
In this episode Tara talks to a really smart and extremely likeable man, who happens to be a shark expert and an incredible documentary filmmaker, President of Shark Med, Augusti Torres. In their talk they cover all things about sharks, from their behavior, to the dangers they face in the midst of commercial fishing and irresponsible stewardship of their environment in the Mediterranean. Augusti talks about his early years of spearfishing in Mallorca and how it led to the realization that it was time to take care of the sea and its inhabitants.
Episode 95: William Pine
10mo ago · 2:29:49
In this episode, Tara talks to a man who is a Deia veteran, and one of the brilliant and colorful characters that makes Deia so fascinating, artist and filmmaker William Pine. There isn’t a topic that William and Tara couldn’t have tackled in this super fun talk. William’s openness and thoughtful nature sets a tone of comfort and friendship combined with intelligence and out of the box thinking that makes for a great listen. You can hear his track Something Wavey during the intro and closing of this talk.
Episode 94: Jorge Rodriguez-Roda
11mo ago · 2:22:15
In this episode, Tara talks to a man with a deep sense of adventure, who has a passion and respect for indigenous and alternative cultures, nautical living, and the Mediterranean Sea, Operations Manager at Save the Med, Jorge Rodriguez-Roda. Almost in two parts, this talk covers a ten year period of global adventures and growth for Jorge that eventually led him to working with Save the Med, an organization with a mission to protect the wonderful sea that cradles the island of Mallorca. This talk not only inspires a sense of adventure, it gives hope for the future, and an insight into what it t
Episode 93: Ñesi Munar
1y ago · 1:45:04
In this episode Tara speaks to a native Mallorcan, a mother, a pedagog, and a very beloved woman of Deià, Ñesi Munar. This talk covers everything from education, to feminism, to what it means to be a mother. A lot of this is just our opinion on these topics, and we certainly don’t expect everyone to agree with everything we say in this talk, but we’re pretty sure you’ll find it as entertaining as Tara did.
Episode 92: Tomás Graves
1y ago · 1:58:20
In this episode, Tara speaks to a brilliant observer, author, musician, and a beloved member of the Deia community, Tomás Graves. Tomás is elegant and generous with excellent conversation. His wealth of knowledge and vast experience with life in Spain and on the island makes this a fascinating and fun talk. Hope you enjoy it as much as Tara did.
Episode 91: Joe Holles Introduces Regenera Deia
1y ago · 1:19:17
In this special, time sensitive episode, Joe Holles, Chairman of FIM, returns to talk about a new initiative that is starting in Deia, Regenera Deia, with the intention of ensuring the future of the cultural landscape of Deia and the Serra Tramuntana. Joe and Tara talk about the proven work of Son Moragues in Valldemossa, making it a viable working Finca, the Soller Coop, and important work that is being done to protect the coast line, providing important information on how we can work collectively to protect the future of Deia If you love Deia, and want to be a part of the solution, this is y
Episode 90: Vicki McLeod
1y ago · 2:15:30
In this episode, Tara speaks to a smart, fun woman, who one day some years ago, decided to pick up, and move from London to Mallorca with her husband; she has since worn many interesting hats, as an esthetician, a writer, a photographer, a podcaster, a marketing expert and so much more, Vicki Mcleod. This talk has everything in it, it’s the kind of conversations that are had, when people from different cultures come together to share the island experience.
Episode 89: Juan Ripoll, Mayor of Deia
1y ago · 47:20
Hello and welcome to Deia Unpacked. This episode is a bit different and a little bit risky for Tara. It's with Juan Ripoll, the new mayor of Deia. As you all know, Tara has loafed hard on getting her Spanish speaking skills up to scratch, and like many of us, she often finds herself having mixed language conversations with island locals. Now just to be fair to her, between recording this talk and the day it comes out into the world, she has been seriously studying Spanish, so it’s hopefully better now than when this was recorded. That said, Juan, who is not an English speaker, made an incredib

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Episode 113: Norma Jean Martine and Greg Taro

Episode 112: Sebastian and Gabriel Becerra

Episode 111: Regenera Deia Unpacked with guest Angel Blanch

Episode 110: Amanda DeMaria

Episode 109: Regenera Deia Unpacked With Joe Holles and Tara

Episode 108: Sonia Bonamassa

Episode 107: Lluis Ferrer Jimenez

Episode 106: Steven Goode Hill

Episode 105: Amado Carbonell Santos

Episode 104: Marcial Bardolet

Episode 103: Julia Colom

Episode 102: Suset Laboy Perez

Episode 101: Diego Zamuner

Episode 100: Frances Baxter

Episode 99: Balthazar Klarwein

Episode 98: Berta De La Rosa

Episode 97: Rupert Clervaux

Episode 96: Augusti Torres

Episode 95: William Pine

Episode 94: Jorge Rodriguez-Roda

Episode 93: Ñesi Munar

Episode 92: Tomás Graves

Episode 91: Joe Holles Introduces Regenera Deia

Episode 90: Vicki McLeod

Episode 89: Juan Ripoll, Mayor of Deia

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Episodes 113

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Episode 112: Sebastian and Gabriel Becerra

Episode 111: Regenera Deia Unpacked with guest Angel Blanch

Episode 110: Amanda DeMaria

Episode 109: Regenera Deia Unpacked With Joe Holles and Tara

Episode 108: Sonia Bonamassa

Episode 107: Lluis Ferrer Jimenez

Episode 106: Steven Goode Hill

Episode 105: Amado Carbonell Santos

Episode 104: Marcial Bardolet

Episode 103: Julia Colom

Episode 102: Suset Laboy Perez

Episode 101: Diego Zamuner

Episode 100: Frances Baxter

Episode 99: Balthazar Klarwein

Episode 98: Berta De La Rosa

Episode 97: Rupert Clervaux

Episode 96: Augusti Torres

Episode 95: William Pine

Episode 94: Jorge Rodriguez-Roda

Episode 93: Ñesi Munar

Episode 92: Tomás Graves

Episode 91: Joe Holles Introduces Regenera Deia

Episode 90: Vicki McLeod

Episode 89: Juan Ripoll, Mayor of Deia