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Episode 281
We break down the daily meals in Mexico, from breakfast on the go with tamales and atole, to the all-important comida shared with family, and even the light late-night dinners that might surprise for…
Published on 2 hours ago
Regateando en el Mundo Hispano - Cuándo y Cómo - Bargaining in the Hispanic World - When and How
Episode 280
Haggling can feel like a cultural minefield. In some places it’s expected, in others it’s frowned upon. In this episode, we break down when and where to negotiate, share the fascinating history of ba…
Published on 1 week ago
Chatea Como Nativo con Acrónimos - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms
Episode 279
Whether you’re texting a friend, planning a trip, or simply want to level up your Spanish, knowing how native speakers actually type is a game changer. In this fun and practical episode, we share som…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Fuera Gringo - Gringo Go Home
Episode 278
Gentrification has become a hot topic in Mexico City—especially in popular neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa. In this episode, we share our perspective as a bicultural couple living in Mexico and u…
Published on 3 weeks ago
El Nombre Más Complicado en México - Most Complicated Name in Mexico
Episode 277
Naming our baby should’ve been straightforward—after all, we’d agreed on Santiago Fricker Larios years ago. But thanks to a suffix in my U.S. documents (“II”), things got messy fast. We dive into how…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Los Narcocorridos - Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads)
Episode 276
Narcocorridos are narrative songs that paint vivid pictures of drug trafficking, organized crime, and the lives of real or fictional figures in the narcotics world. In this episode, we discuss where …
Published on 1 month ago
El Chingonario - The Chingonary
Episode 275
We’re breaking down the many colorful, confusing, and creative ways chingar shows up in everyday Mexican Spanish. From expressions like chingón, chingadera, and chingadazo to more obscure gems like c…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab - Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab
Episode 274
Come along as we sit down with our friend and guide Susana to uncover the many treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. We dive into the stories behind Mérida’s grand European-style mansions built during …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mole Poblano - El Sabor Profundo de México - Mole Poblano - The Deep Flavor of Mexico
Episode 273
If you’ve ever wondered what mole poblano is—or why it’s considered by many to be Mexico’s national dish—this episode is for you. We talk about the ingredients that make it so complex, its colonial a…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
¿La Salsa Cholula no Viene de Cholula? - Cholula Hot Sauce Doesn't Come from Cholula?
Episode 272
We explore why Cholula sauce, named after our hometown, isn’t actually made here—and why most locals don’t even use it. From its humble beginnings in a Mexican kitchen to its massive $800 million acq…
Published on 2 months ago