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Ricard Torres Radio

By Ricard Torres

Sounds of Barcelona. This is a personal blog. I will be sharing thoughts and stories while living in the Catalan capital.

I am a Senior Front-end Software Engineer from Barcelona, a Haidong Gumdo Instructor (korean martial art of the sword), a street photographer, a travel lover, a TV addict, a Boston Red Sox fan, and a privacy advocate.
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Episode 19: Baja California, Food and Skulls

Ricard Torres RadioJan 30, 2021

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Episode 22: KoreanTapas.show

Episode 22: KoreanTapas.show

Taking a break from Ricard Torres Radio. Will I be back here? Perhaps! Signing off for now. Please have a listen to our new podcast koreantapas.show Thank you
Dec 09, 202104:24
Episode 21: 5 things we didn't know we needed

Episode 21: 5 things we didn't know we needed

Guest: Minki Kim (@miiiiin_key) Today we share 5 things we didn't know we need it, we expand and compare Barcelona and Seoul. We cover Korean saunas, public baths, home automation, and nipple patches, among other things. Leave a comment https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-21/ Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
May 16, 202144:60
Episode 20: Lunar New Year in South Korea

Episode 20: Lunar New Year in South Korea

Guest: Minki Kim (@miiiiin_key) What is the Lunar New Year event? I'm a clever rabbit, what are you? Join us today for an introduction to traditions in South Korea during this event. Leave a comment https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-20/ Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Mar 07, 202131:16
Episode 19: Baja California, Food and Skulls

Episode 19: Baja California, Food and Skulls

Guest: Jesús M. Castañeda What's up with the Mexican spicy food? Day of the Dead, what's that? Be careful not to eat baby Jesus. We'll explore this and more in today's episode with my colleague from work Chucho. Picks: Coco and Even the Wind Is afraid Leave a comment https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-19/ Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Jan 30, 202156:50
Episode 18: Christmas time in South Korea

Episode 18: Christmas time in South Korea

Guest: Minki Kim How do Koreans spend their Christmas? How do Catalans spend this holiday season? Today we share with you traditions, food recipes and TV shows recommendations. Picks: Start-Up, Kingdom, and Sweet Home. Leave a comment https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-18/ Follow Minki on Instagram: @miiiiin_key Follow Ricard on Instagram: @ricard.torres Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dec 26, 202051:27
Episode 17: Living in Hong Kong

Episode 17: Living in Hong Kong

Special guest: Javier Sampedro Originally from Tenerife (Spain), Javier and I chat about how he ended up in Hong Kong. We talk about food, trail running, and after listening to Javier it doesn’t feel living in Hong Kong could be hard at all. You can follow Javier on: Twitter @jisampedro His blog: javierisampedro.com Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-17/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Oct 25, 202056:52
Episode 16: The Korean Age System

Episode 16: The Korean Age System

Special guest: Minki Kim Show notes How old are you in Korea? The answer might surprise you. In a 55 minute interview Minki and I discuss why age is so important in Korean culture, how age influences relationships at school or at work, and we’ll even give you some tips on what to do if you go to South Korea. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-16/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Aug 30, 202056:22
Episode 15: Wear a mask

Episode 15: Wear a mask

Special guest: Minki Kim Show notes: Minki and I compare the mask situation in Seoul (South Korea) and Barcelona. How did South Korea success against the COVID so fast? Designer fashion masks starting to appear in Seoul. Will the pandemic change the mask culture in Barcelona? Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-15/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Jul 05, 202031:14
Episode 14: Digital monopoly and privacy

Episode 14: Digital monopoly and privacy

Google, Amazon and Facebook. Exchanging your data and privacy for convenient services. Pick of the week: UPLOAD an Amazon original from Amazon Prime Video. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-14/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
May 24, 202014:25
Episode 13: Outside the box

Episode 13: Outside the box

Trip down memory lane. Group assignments in college. Looking back at personal growth. Still locked up at home. Pick of the week: The Gentlemen Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-13/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Apr 24, 202009:35
Episode 12: Can we cancel 2020?

Episode 12: Can we cancel 2020?

Joining a band. 3 trips cancelled. New apartment is happening. Picks of the week: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-12/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Mar 08, 202011:10
Episode 11: The Landlord

Episode 11: The Landlord

Contract has been signed. Time to celebrate. Final boss is still pending IKEA and augmented reality. Picks of the week: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi and Jojo Rabbit. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-11/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Feb 15, 202010:20
Episode 10: Barcelona’s house bubble

Episode 10: Barcelona’s house bubble

Our apartment search might be over? Fingers crossed. Pick of the week: Haikyū!! Season 4 Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-10/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Feb 02, 202007:41
Episode 9: Back to South Korea

Episode 9: Back to South Korea

Static rain sounds South Korea, again. Priorities and expensive wine. Pick of the week: Parasite (my spoiler free review here) Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-9/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Jan 18, 202010:24
Episode 8: Santa's Prime Wishlist

Episode 8: Santa's Prime Wishlist

Christmas markets and hot wine Catalan traditions about poop Google Nest Mini, free of charge. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-8/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Dec 22, 201906:33
Episode 7: Overkill

Episode 7: Overkill

Expensive meetings to Frankfurt and NYC. Pick of the week: The Irishman Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-7/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Dec 08, 201909:18
Episode 6: Night train

Episode 6: Night train

A helicopter or a suitcase? Trains at night. Night trains. Pick of the week: Google Tasks Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-6/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Dec 01, 201907:21
Episode 5: Vitamin D

Episode 5: Vitamin D

I’m either a ghost or Count Dracula. Dog balls. Meta commentary, improving the sound. Picks of the week: Silicon Valley, Rick and Morty and The Mandalorian. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-5/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Nov 24, 201905:28
Episode 4: Unplugging

Episode 4: Unplugging

Train trip to the beach. Unplugging from the city. Trains in Japan and South Korea. Pic of the day: The Umbrella Academy. Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-4/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Nov 02, 201905:50
Episode 3: Do I look Korean?

Episode 3: Do I look Korean?

Rainy days are the best Korean, Russian or Italian. I’m confused. Pic of the day: Old Man’s War (read my review) Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-3/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Oct 28, 201904:02
Episode 2: Aliens

Episode 2: Aliens

Kids playground Scary out of this world thoughts Pic of the day: "We are Legion, We are Bob" by Dennis E. Taylor Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-2/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Oct 18, 201903:31
Episode 1: Hello world!

Episode 1: Hello world!

Hello world! Introductions first. The first episode of my podcast: The meaning of “hello world” What is this podcast? What does a Front-end Software Engineer do? Shout-outs Picks: My Hero Academia I hope you stick around! Comments: https://ricard.blog/podcast/episode-1/ Follow me Instagram: @ricard.torres Twitter: @ricard_dev Mastodon: @ricard_dev@mastodon.social
Oct 14, 201905:50