Last-Minute Podcasting, Summer Derailments, and Barcelona Nights
Hey fish baggers! JP’s recording this one right from the living room—at the very last minute, because, well, summer hijacked him again. With university finals just barely in the books, family visiting from Canada, and Barcelona blazing hot, it’s a full-on summer scramble. Summer school’s done, but now it’s water parks, crowded schedules, and squeezing in quality time.
03:10 – Water Parks & Big Edmonton Nostalgia
JP dives into childhood memories of West Edmonton Mall (yes, with the epic indoor water park and twisting rollercoasters) and hilariously admits to dream worlds where familiar places become surreal. He draws wild comparisons between Canadian indoor pools and Barcelona’s open-air Ila Fantasia—bigger, splashier, and definitely not a Canadian-style rec center. Missing giant indoor slides? Here, you hit the beach or head out to a massive outdoor park, because pool culture is just different in sunny Spain.
09:06 – Dream Worlds & Alternative Realities
Ever dream of your hometown as a weirder, upside-down version? JP does—and he’s never met anyone else who collects memories in alternate dream cities. If you’re also a fish bagger with wild recurring dreamscapes, reach out!
13:20 – Summer Madness, Family Trips, and Leaving for Germany
Summertime means less routine and more chaos. The family’s in Barcelona, and soon, everyone’s off to Germany for three packed weeks. JP confesses he has absolutely no clue how he’ll keep the podcast rolling but promises he’ll try—and maybe bring in a guest from the crew.
16:40 – Spicy Food Philosophy & Mental Toughness
Time to get spicy! JP lays down his personal belief: everyone should train themselves to eat spicy food. Not just for flavor or (maybe) health perks—but because eating spicy, weird, or “uncomfortable” foods builds character, toughness, and makes you a legendary dinner guest. There’s science (sort of), family legend, and stories about conquering extreme eats from around the world.
24:33 – Life Lessons From the Heat—And Social Blunders
Yes, developing superhuman spice powers can backfire (especially when you accidentally outshine your German father-in-law at his own dinner). JP admits he’s still working on humility and learning when to play along instead of “winning.”
29:16 – Wrap-Up, Fish Bagger Shoutouts, and Polls
Podcast promise is fulfilled! JP thanks you all for sticking with him through the “summer’s falling apart” phase. Don’t forget to join the Spotify polls (shoutout to Mattathias for always answering), and keep an eye out—mystery prizes may appear at year’s end! If you’re local to Barcelona, join an in-person hangout. If not, thanks for rocking with the fish baggers across the world.
Stay classy, stay adventurous, and don’t let that summer chaos stop ya!
Intro Song by Isaac Vasquez, link tree: https://linktr.ee/isaacxvasquez
Outro song by James Tyson. IG: https://www.instagram.com/james.mtyson/
Contact JP at: jpsanders@ywambarcelona.org
YWAM BCN web: https://www.ywambarcelona.org
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The following weekly points of connection take place at our hub: the 81 space. (81 Bac de Roda, Barcelona. ring “bajos”)
🔥 REVIVAL MORNING – A time of gathering with the community for teaching, worship, sharing, or prayer
🗓 Thursdays 11:00-12:15
🎨✨ SUELOS DORADOS – Creative night. A night of ‘playground mentality’ creating (playful, free, and open to anyone)
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📖🛹 SKATER BIBLE STUDY – Skaters gather in the city to read the Bible and connect
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