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

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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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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Jane Mansfield’s untimely death in 1967 was one of Hollywood’s darkest moments. Yet her legacy endures in a surprising way: through a life-saving feature on lorries and trucks seen every day across the UK and Spain. The post Jane Mansfield’s Legacy on the Road: How a Hollywood Tragedy Saved Lives first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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How many ZX Spectrums would it take to draw a cat? Millions. A ZX81? Forget it, you’d still be waiting. This episode puts AI image generation into context, comparing today’s technology with the computers many of us grew up with — a fun reminder of how far we’ve come.

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An AI image of two cats took 30 seconds to generate. On a ZX Spectrum it would have taken millions of machines working together, and on a ZX81… well, you’d still be waiting. A light-hearted look at how far computers have come in just a few decades. The post How Many ZX Spectrums Does It Take to Draw a Cat? first appeared on Mad Black Cat.

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A lively social media planner for October, prioritising Spain, the UK and Europe. Creative Instagram-first ideas include Halloween fun, cosy autumn themes, and a nod to World Food Day, with a featured ODC and Lanson image concept and a ready-to-use radio script.



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A light-hearted look at why you can swear at ChatGPT all you want — and why it never swears back. We explore how AI interprets swearing as playful, emphatic, or hostile, and what that says about human frustration with technology.

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From Spain’s legislative push to Labour’s final conference speeches, and from the European Political Community Summit to global cultural launches, the week of 29 September to 5 October is rich with major events affecting many people.

With Taylor Swift’s album release, the Ryder Cup’s close, and international summits, it is a week defined by major global developments.

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This week on the N332 Driving in Spain Podcast, Mark Nolan delivers urgent safety information and traffic alerts as Spain heads into autumn. We dissect the DGT’s latest, worrying statistics showing that vulnerable road users now account for half of all road fatalities, underscoring the vital need to eliminate distraction, alcohol, and speed.

A critical warning is issued regarding the EU’s new Entry-Exit System (EES), scheduled for a...
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This week we bring you urgent lessons from tragedies and policy changes across Europe, combined with fresh initiatives here in Spain. Our September focus continues: school run safety, cycling protection, and safer mobility for all.

Our main articles on N332.es this week focus on essential topics for autumn: a detailed guide to road safety near schools, a stark reminder that the only safe limit for alcohol and driving in Spain is zer...
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September 21, 2025 2 mins
The week of 22 to 28 September delivers major events affecting many people: Spain’s political return, the UK’s conferences and inquiries, and Europe’s policy signals, all set against a crowded UN General Assembly.

From the Ryder Cup to the Labour conference protests, and Barcelona’s potential Camp Nou reopening, the week embodies the weight of major global developments.

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This week on TikTok Trends: a quirky new Paloma Blanca dance takes off with stiff synchronised moves, while nostalgia re-emerges through Trainspotting’s Born Slippy and the Choose Life monologue.

AutumnCozy routines, retro 2000s vibes, and soft fitness trends rise, as The Chair challenge fades. All the new, rising and fading trends—explained.

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From 12 September 2025, the EU Data Act became law across all EU countries, including Spain. It is a big new framework for how companies handle data from connected products and cloud services. For large tech firms it means major change, but what about the smallest businesses—like a café with a website, or a local service provider with a Facebook page and a list of customer contacts?

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In this episode, we bust the myth of Facebook’s organic reach for small businesses in Spain.

Many cafés, bars, and local services believe that posting on their Page will reach all their followers. In reality, organic reach is down to one to three percent — meaning most posts are never seen.

Using the example of a Costa Blanca café, we show how only a handful of followers may ever notice a post, while a small paid boost can reach thou...
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To celebrate 25 years of excellence, Quironsalud Torrevieja Hospital has unveiled a commemorative mural tracing its most important milestones.

From pioneering cancer treatments and robotic surgery to embracing artificial intelligence in healthcare, the hospital has consistently led the way in medical innovation.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the anniversary celebrations, the stories behind the breakthroughs, and the ambit...
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September 14, 2025 2 mins
The week of 15 to 21 September brings high politics, economic decisions and public demonstrations. Spain resumes its full autumn agenda, the UK hosts a Trump state visit amid crucial data releases, Europe braces for strikes, and global courtrooms deliver historic rulings.

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September 14, 2025 7 mins
In this week's episode, we put the spotlight on the school run, delving into the rules and responsibilities for all road users. We cover essential safety tips for parents and children who walk or cycle to school, including the legal requirements for helmets and lights, and the importance of visibility. We also provide clear guidance for drivers on how to interact safely with vulnerable road users, such as the 1.5-metre overtaking r...
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From record‑clean electricity in Britain to Spain’s surge in travellers and classroom resilience lessons, it has been a week of practical progress. Here are the stories worth your time.

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This week on Advertising Trends Weekly: Spain’s streaming shift as Netflix removes its ad‑free Basic plan; the UK’s ASA faces criticism over claims about its regulatory reach; and ad‑tiers continue to surge across Western Europe. Mark Nolan explores what these changes mean for viewers, brands and regulation.

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September 7, 2025 14 mins
The week ahead in the news from the UK and Spain, plus driving in Spain, and the road traffic forecast.

A busy early-autumn agenda led by Spain, with corporate results and a grand-tour finale, while the UK weighs key debates and data, Europe focuses on policy signals, and the rest of the world delivers headline political and cultural moments.

This week marks a significant shift in Spain's road traffic dynamics as the "back-to-school"...
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