Episodes

  • Beach battering, TAP terror, rogue Russian ships & rumblings – Natasha Donn's News Review – Ep.12

    Beach battering, TAP terror, rogue Russian ships & rumblings – Natasha Donn's News Review – Ep.12
    Feb 21 2026
    In this episode, Natasha Donn & Carl Munson take a look at coastal erosion in the wake of, and in addition to, recent devastation, a horrifying TAP near miss in the Czech Republic, and 'dark' Russian ships in Portuguese waters.

    They also take a look at yesterday's eathquakes, talk of personal experience and offer some general safety advice.

    Natasha and Carl welcome your views each week too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines.

    Published Fridays 3pm

    Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
    Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com (

    apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)

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    29 mins
  • "Make life better for people" – Resident Podcast Interview with Daisy Sampson – Ep.11 – 18-02-26

    "Make life better for people" – Resident Podcast Interview with Daisy Sampson – Ep.11 – 18-02-26
    Feb 18 2026
    Our guest today is Daisy Sampson, who first moved to Portugal over 20 years ago, and started her professional career as a junior reporter at The Resident, before moving into the world of PR and marketing under the guidance of Alda Filipe (see last week's interview) in Vale do Lobo.

    In her last role before joining afpop, Daisy was the editor at The Portugal News where she also read the news for Kiss FM, the Algarve's local radio station. As the CEO of afpop, the largest Association for foreign residents in Portugal, she and the dedicated team at the non-profit association, provide members with a comprehensive range of information services and support.

    From guiding members through residency and bureaucracy issues, to updates about new laws and regulations, the association is on hand to help members at every stage of their Portugal journey, while also offering opportunities to socialise and to take advantage of exclusive member benefits and discounts.

    Over the almost 40 years since its humble beginnings, afpop has helped over 37,000 Members to navigate their way around living, working and enjoying Portugal, and currently has a membership of over 9,000 active members.

    Daisy lives in the central Algarve with her teenage daughters and Canadian partner. More – https://afpop.com/

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    32 mins
  • Crisis, calamity & clean-up continued, in politics and climate – Natasha Donn's News Review – Ep.11

    Crisis, calamity & clean-up continued, in politics and climate – Natasha Donn's News Review – Ep.11
    Feb 14 2026
    In this episode, Natasha Donn & Carl Munson take a look at the continuing and calamitous challenges to daily life in Portugal – what happens next, how well Portugal is coping, and will continue to cope and recover in the months ahead.

    They also take a brief look at Portugal's proposed social media controls for young people – good practice? Or something more sinister?

    Natasha and Carl welcome your views each week too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines.

    Published Fridays 3pm

    Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
    Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

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    30 mins
  • An Algarve ambassador – Resident Podcast Interview with Alda Filipe – Ep.10 – 11-02-26

    An Algarve ambassador – Resident Podcast Interview with Alda Filipe – Ep.10 – 11-02-26
    Feb 14 2026
    Our guest today is Alda Filipe, partner and Regional Director at the Kronos Real Estate Group, who oversees the development and sales of an extensive asset portfolio in the Algarve, including the luxury resort Vale do Lobo, where she also serves as a board member.

    With over 20 years of experience, primarily focused on luxury golf and beach resort developments, Alda is truly an 'Algarve ambassador', who shares with us here, her passion for real estate, her region, for Portugal, and spear-fishing!

    Happy at the highest levels of the industry, Alda is also an investor and host herself, sharing the beauty and simplicity of the life she lives and loves in the Algarve with people from all over the world, notably in recent times, from the US.

    Her passion for Portugal, specifically the Algarve and the diverse range of excellent opportunities it offers, is delightfully clear in our conversation, as are her hopes for the country in these fast-changing and turbulent times.

    More – www.kronosre.com

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    31 mins
  • Kristin, Leonardo & now Marta, Portugal's pounding not over yet – Natasha Donn's News Review – Ep.10

    Kristin, Leonardo & now Marta, Portugal's pounding not over yet – Natasha Donn's News Review – Ep.10
    Feb 6 2026
    In this episode, Natasha Donn & Carl Munson, take a look at the headlines that highlight the continuing challenge for Portugal, as storms Kristin and Leonardo are followed by Marta, and the 'State of Calamity' is extended.

    The clear up continues, aid is forthcoming, but river levels are rising, as rain forecasts continue for a further week.

    Natasha and Carl welcome your views each week too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines.

    Published Fridays 3pm

    Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com

    Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

    More at www.portugalresident.com

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    31 mins
  • Intention for Integration – The Resident Podcast Interview with Miguel Franco – Ep.9 – 04-02-26

    Intention for Integration – The Resident Podcast Interview with Miguel Franco – Ep.9 – 04-02-26
    Feb 6 2026
    Our guest today is Miguel Franco, creator of 'High Flow CEO', who has just arrived in Portugal, from Brazil, via a 45 year detour in the US.

    A visionary mentor, transformational & heart-centred teacher, his clients & students include Silicon Valley founders, top level race car drivers, artists, course creators, online entrepreneurs, therapists & spiritual seekers; and now for others making a life-changing move, as he & wife Vanessa have.

    For the last 40 years, Miguel has leveraged his extraordinary gifts, expertise and engineering background to help transform inner driven and creative leaders into High Flow CEOs through his best selling books and trainings.

    This process will now be available in a migration context which is intended to make the most of any move.

    His lifelong passion is racing, and he’s currently preparing himself for a comeback, inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to believe in themselves, to be bold and to go after their dreams.

    More – www.highflowceo.com

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    30 mins
  • "This is just the beginning!" - Storm Kristin Aftermath UPDATE - Natasha Donn's News Review - Ep.9

    "This is just the beginning!" - Storm Kristin Aftermath UPDATE - Natasha Donn's News Review - Ep.9
    Jan 31 2026
    In this episode, Natasha with Carl Munson, takes a look at the immediate aftermath of devastating storm Kristin, felt worst in the Leiria district of Portugal where a 'State of Calamity' has been declared.

    Natasha and Carl welcome your views each week too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines.

    Published Fridays 3pm

    Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
    Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

    More at www.portugalresident.com

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    25 mins
  • Pupils, Parents, AI & The Future – The Resident Podcast Interview with Tom Caston – Ep.8 – 28-01-26

    Pupils, Parents, AI & The Future – The Resident Podcast Interview with Tom Caston – Ep.8 – 28-01-26
    Jan 31 2026
    Our guest today is Tom Caston, Principal of the Bright International School in Loulé, Algarve, who studied Geography at the University of Exeter and later obtained an MSc in Managing School Improvement from the University of Reading.

    Before embarking on his teaching career, he worked in investment banking. In 1999, he began teaching at Shiplake College, where he later became Head of Lower School.

    He then held senior management positions in several independent schools across the United Kingdom, including Head of Staff Development at Ardingly College and, more recently, Deputy Head at Framlingham College.

    Following these roles, Tom served as Head of Mander Portman Woodward, Cambridge, for four years before joining Bright International School in August 2024.

    More - https://bright-is.com/about-us/

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    29 mins