Europe Talks Back shines a light on the stories that matter from across Europe. A new Europe Talks Back episode drops every Wednesday, alternating storytelling podcasts and behind the scenes interviews with reporters. The second and ongoing season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.
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Europe Talks Back
Europe Talks Back shines a light on the stories that matter from across Europe. A new Europe Talks Back episode drops every Wednesday, alternating storytelling podcasts and behind the scenes interviews with reporters. The second and ongoing season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.
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Episodes
20 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 17 — Being trans in the Catholic Church — Europe Talks Back
21 min
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Juli Simond tells the story of Phyla Kupferschmidt, a 36-year-old trans woman originally from Canada but now living in Leuven, Belgium. As a transgender and Catholic person, Phyla...
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 16 — Behind the scenes of “Social media and mental health: How being permanently on Twitter can lead to self-destruction” — Europe Talks Back
14 min
Producer Maria Dios invites journalist Pablo Jiménez Arandia to discuss his work as a reporter and scriptwriter for the previous episode, “Social media and mental health: How being permanently on Twitter can lead to self-destruction”....
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 15 — Social media and mental health: How being permanently on Twitter can lead to self-destruction — Europe Talks Back
26 min
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Juli Simond tells the story of Pit-Roig Vinyals, a German language teacher based in Barcelona, Spain. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 14 — Behind the scenes of “Post-separation abuse in the UK: The fight for freedom” — Europe Talks Back
17 min
Producer María Dios invites journalist Sophie Smith to discuss her work as a reporter and scriptwriter for a previous podcast episode, "Post-separation abuse in the UK: The fight for freedom". The conversation explores the dynamics...
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 13 — Post-separation abuse in the UK: The fight for freedom — Europe Talks Back
18 min
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Juli Simond tells the story of Charlotte, a resilient mother who battles through the post-separation abuse she endured for over a decade in the UK. Trapped in an...
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 12 — Behind the scenes of “Italy’s shrinking lakes: the case of Como” — Europe Talks Back
20 min
Producer María Dios invites Italian journalist Maria Colonna to discuss her work as a reporter and scriptwriter for a previous podcast episode, "Italy's shrinking lakes: the case of Como". The conversation explores the water crisis at the...
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 11 — Italy’s shrinking lakes: the case of Como — Europe Talks Back
19 min
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Juli Simond tells the story of Filippo, a geologist and environmental guide, living in Como. Filippo discusses the impact of drought on Lake Como's ecosystem. He shares his...
14 Sep 2023
S2 Ep. 10 — Behind the scenes of “From ghost towns to vibrant communities: the Musicians ex Machina” — Europe Talks Back
17 min
Producer María Dios invites Greek journalist Jenny Tsiropoulou to discuss her work as a reporter and scriptwriter for a previous podcast episode, "From Ghost Towns to Vibrant Communities: The Musicians ex Machina experience". The conversation centers around...
27 Jul 2023
S2 Ep. 9 — From ghost towns to vibrant communities: the Musicians ex Machina — Europe Talks Back
23 min
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we travel to Greece, where renowned musician Dimitris Mystakidis ignites deserted Greek villages with the power of music, as he resolutely strives to bring life and community back...
19 Jul 2023
S2 Ep. 8 — Behind the scenes of “Youth Homelessness: How to survive the streets when you are under 25” — Europe Talks Back
15 min
Producer María Dios interviews Spanish journalist Pablo Jiménez Arandia. Pablo was Europe Talks Back's reporter on the ground for the previous episode, "Youth Homelessness: How to survive the streets when you are under 25". In this...