Mark Nolan's Podcast

Mark Nolan's Podcast

Mark Nolan’s Podcast is a distinctive blend of insight, information, and entertainment, broadcast from marknolanspodcast.com and available on all major platforms. The podcast brings together trusted elements from across Mark’s projects: Road safety and Spanish traffic law from the award-winning n332.es, together with the dedicated N332 Driving in Spain podcast. N332 Travel Updates with forecasts for Spain’s roads, driving weather, and long-distance and flight information across Europe. The Week Ahead from SpanishVida.com, highlighting what’s coming up in Spain and the UK. Local news from Torrevieja and the wider Costa Blanca via thisistorrevieja.com. Marketing, advertising, and business focus from Mad Black Cat at madblackcat.com — plus its lifestyle magazine offering lighter diversions in UK and Spanish entertainment, television, cinema, books, social media trends, and updates from the advertising sector. And, on occasion, a more personal touch through blogs and blogcasts. Whether you are navigating Spain’s roads, planning travel across Europe, looking ahead to the week’s news, or simply seeking thoughtful commentary with a dash of entertainment, Mark Nolan’s Podcast is your guide — informative, engaging, and always fresh.

Episodes

Beyond the First Sale: Why Lifetime Customer Value Changes How Advertising Should Be Judged

January 9, 2026 • 1 min
To understand why some advertising appears expensive but later proves worthwhile, we need to introduce one more idea — lifetime customer value. The post Beyond the First Sale: Why Lifetime Customer Value Changes How Advertising Should Be Judged first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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Advertising Without Illusions: What a Cup of Coffee Can Teach Small Businesses About Returns

January 2, 2026 • 1 min
Advertising is often sold on big numbers, bold promises, and vague ideas of visibility. For small businesses, especially those that rely on local footfall, that approach can quickly become expensive and confusing. The post Advertising Without Illusions: What a Cup of Coffee Can Teach Small Businesses About Returns first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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What AI Is Actually Good At (and What It Isn’t)

December 30, 2025 • 3 mins
AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are powerful assistants — but only when used correctly. They excel at clarity and structure, but fail at judgement and truth. Understanding the difference is the key to using AI well. The post What AI Is Actually Good At (and What It Isn’t) first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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Be Yourself: Why Authentic Voices Still Matter in a Noisy Digital World

December 29, 2025 • 10 mins
A reflective audio-led piece on authenticity, accessibility, and why the human voice still matters more than performance in modern content creation. The post Be Yourself: Why Authentic Voices Still Matter in a Noisy Digital World first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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New Release: N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 – Part 2

December 28, 2025 • 2 mins
Mad Black Cat publishes N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 – Part 2, a collection of over 70 real-world road safety articles covering Spanish driving rules, seasonal risks, and micromobility. The post New Release: N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 – Part 2 first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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The Most Misunderstood AI Prompts (and Why They Fail)

December 23, 2025 • 2 mins
Many popular AI prompts fail not because AI is weak, but because expectations are wrong. Titles, shortcuts, and vague instructions change tone, not accuracy. AI works best when guided clearly by humans. The post The Most Misunderstood AI Prompts (and Why They Fail) first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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Why “Act Like a Professor” Does Not Make AI Smarter

December 16, 2025 • 3 mins
Asking AI to “act like a professor” changes its tone, not its intelligence. Research shows confident delivery can hide mistakes. AI works best as an assistant — guided, checked, and shaped by humans. The post Why “Act Like a Professor” Does Not Make AI Smarter first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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The Week Ahead: 15 to 21 December 2025

December 14, 2025 • 2 mins
The week of 15 to 21 December is packed with major events affecting many people, from Spain’s role in landmark EU trade and financial decisions to intense political and legal scrutiny in the UK. With central banks, courts and global leaders all in focus, these are major global developments closing out the year. The post The Week Ahead: 15 to 21 December 2025 first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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TikTok December Trends – Of COURSE It's Christmas!

December 14, 2025 • 2 mins
TikTok enters mid‑December with a surge of festive micro‑vlogs, nostalgic audio trends and emotionally honest storytelling. Highly produced adverts continue to fade as users opt for authenticity during the holiday season. The post TikTok December Trends – Of COURSE It’s Christmas! first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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A Little Bit of Welcome Good News

December 13, 2025 • 2 mins
Rescued wildlife and restored habitats in the UK to a heartening pension boost in Spain and global animal‑welfare efforts reaching farther than ever. The post A Little Bit of Welcome Good News first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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Advertising Trends Weekly – Edition for 7–13 December 2025

December 13, 2025 • 1 min
UK regulators banned misleading health‑related social ads while debates over privacy‑intrusive digital billboards intensified. Global ad spend forecasts have been revised upwards, and Spain has emerged as Europe’s fastest‑growing free‑ad‑supported streaming market. Strategic planning for 2026 must navigate both regulatory scrutiny and new consumption patterns. The post Advertising Trends Weekly – Edition for 7–13 December 2025 firs...
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How Much Is That Coffee in the Window? Understanding Value Beyond the Price Tag

December 12, 2025 • 2 mins
From instant coffee to café culture, price is never the real story — value is. Coffee shows how perception, experience, and emotion shape what people are willing to pay. Businesses that focus on value, not price, win every time. The post How Much Is That Coffee in the Window? Understanding Value Beyond the Price Tag first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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Regulation and Compliance Must Never be Ignored

November 22, 2025 • 1 min
Major fines hit Meta in Spain while UK marketers shift focus toward compliance and timing. In both markets advertisers must balance data, regulation and strategic creativity. The post Regulation and Compliance Must Never be Ignored first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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TikTok Trends are all Routine!

November 22, 2025 • 2 mins
Explore the latest TikTok creative shifts across UK, Spain and Europe – from soft‑spoken video styles to creative audio remixes – and discover what this means for brands and educators in November 2025. The post TikTok Trends are all Routine! first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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Mad Black Cat Helps Bring N332 for Kids to Life at Expo Torrevieja

November 9, 2025 • 2 mins
The team behind the award-winning N332 road safety project will officially launch N332 for Kids this weekend at Expo Torrevieja, The post Mad Black Cat Helps Bring N332 for Kids to Life at Expo Torrevieja first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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The Good News You May Have Missed – From Rescued Dogs to Caring Kids!

November 9, 2025 • 2 mins
This week we bring you five uplifting stories of people and animals stepping up in thoughtful, human‑centred ways. You’ll meet a seaside lifeboat volunteer in the UK, a Spanish village planting hope, a cross‑continent school connection, and more. Tune in, feel good and let a little light in. UK Volunteer lifeboat crew saves stranded dog […] The post The Good News You May Have Missed – From Rescued Dogs to Caring Kids! first appeare...
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The Week Ahead: 3 to 9 November 2025

November 2, 2025 • 1 min
The week of 3 to 9 November brings major events affecting many people, from Spain’s policy planning to the UK’s economic decisions and Europe’s environmental diplomacy. With COP30 in Brazil, Remembrance services in London, and global financial updates, this is a week of reflection, responsibility and major global developments. The post The Week Ahead: 3 to 9 November 2025 first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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New Spanish Driving Tests, UK Senior Licence Changes, and the Fight Against 'Ghost Plates'

November 2, 2025 • 12 mins
This week on the N332 Driving in Spain podcast, we dive into major developments impacting drivers across Spain and the UK.

Mark Nolan covers the DGT's significant revamp of the Spanish driving theory test, which now incorporates new road signs and plans for video-based questions to better test real-world judgement.

We also look at the UK Government’s introduction of a new mandatory digital renewal process for driving licences for tho...
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DGT's Digital Revolution, The Hidden Danger on UK Roads, and Compulsory Eye Tests for Older Drivers - N332 Driving in Spain Podcast

October 12, 2025 • 10 mins
This week, the N332 Driving in Spain Podcast delivers essential updates affecting drivers across Europe. We begin in Spain, where the DGT has formally revamped the driving theory test, introducing new questions based on updated road signage and confirming plans to integrate video-based risk assessment in 2026—a model inspired by the UK and Australia. If you are learning to drive or renewing your knowledge, this is critical informat...
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Distracted Driving Crackdown, Tyre Safety, and New DGT Signs - The N332 Driving in Spain Podcast

October 6, 2025 • 9 mins
This week, the DGT is targeting every form of driver distraction—from holding a mobile phone (a 6-point, €200 offence) to subtle habits like smoking or talking to passengers.

We detail why this campaign is crucial, reviewing a news story where a driver changing a song caused a horrific school bus accident.

Plus, we highlight our three new website articles, explaining the mandatory need for identical tyres on each axle in Spain and wh...
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