Deia Unpacked

Episode 105: Amado Carbonell Santos

In this episode Tara speaks to a brilliant man, an autodidact, with a tremendous expertise in mathematics and science, an astronomer and the President of Mallorca’s Astronomy Observatory, Amado Carbonell Santos. Amado’s wealth of knowledge about astronomy and outer space are nothing short of fascinating, and he gives us some great viewing tips for the full solar eclipse that will be happening on August 12, 2026.

Episode 104: Marcial Bardolet

In this episode Tara speaks to an incredible man who grew up on the island, and who has a great knowledge of the land ecology and the seas of Mallorca, Geologist and Co-Founder of the Mediterranean Posidonia Network, Marcial Bardolet. Marcial’s understanding of the environment opens up an entire world of discovery, and unlocks the door, showing us how all species play a role in the health of our planet. Marcial’s passion for the long term health of Posidonia Forests and their protection, is wonderful and heroic.

Episode 103: Julia Colom

In this episode Tara speaks to a beautiful island diva, a young woman with vast talent, and deep roots in Valldemossa, singer/songwriter Julia Colom. Born to parents who showed her the old ways of working the land, and a community who taught her about the music that shaped the ecology and culture of Mallorca, Julia shares her journey with music. From the ancient poetry of The Sybilla, to the work songs from the terraces, to her own contemporary sound, this is a talk about culture, belonging, and coming of age to the soundtrack of Mallorca and the Mediterranean.

Episode 102: Suset Laboy Perez

In this episode Tara speaks with the delightful, knowledgeable, recovering academic, Master Life Coach and Hypnotist, Dr.Suset Laboy Perez. In their talk, they explore the Mallorca/Puerto Rico connection. Suset shares her family's history of migration, and re-migration, and her own personal journey that has brought her home to the land of her ancestors. This talk highlights another fabulous layer to the story of Mallorca.

Episode 101: Diego Zamuner

In this episode, Tara speaks to a really smart and super likable man, a leader in global development, with a deep understanding of the negative impacts of poverty, who experienced burnout to completely reinvent himself in Mallorca while focusing on the importance of sustainability and regenerative practices, Diego Zamuner. Diego’s experiences in Latin America, and his determination to make a positive impact on the world are fascinating and nothing short of inspirational.