Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLa cocina ancestral oaxaqueña con Evangelina - The Ancient Oaxacan Kitchen with Evangelina
Episode 296
May talks with Evangelina about the origins of Cocina Nana Vira and how a challenging moment in her family’s life transformed into a project that now…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
¿Qué pasó con la ch, ll y rr? - What Happened to “ch,” “ll” and “rr”?
Episode 295
We walk you through why letters like ch, ll, and even rr used to appear in the Spanish alphabet—and why they were eventually removed. We explain the …
9 months, 1 week ago
Español útil para un viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
Episode 294
We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to sa…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Me paró la policía en Puebla - The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
Episode 293
Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Aprendizajes de nuestro primer viaje con Santi - Learnings from Our First Trip with Santi
Episode 292
After months of staying home, we finally took our first trip as a family — and it was quite the adventure! We talk about May’s initial fears of flyin…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Cómo hablar por teléfono en español - How to Talk on the Phone in Spanish
Episode 291
Have you ever felt nervous speaking Spanish on the phone? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down how phone conversations work in Mexico, fr…
10 months ago
El Halloween en México - Halloween in Mexico
Episode 290
Halloween in Mexico isn’t quite what you’d expect! In this episode, we explore how the holiday has grown in popularity, how Mexican families have add…
10 months, 1 week ago
La saga del sillón y la PROFECO parte I - The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part I
Episode 289
What would you do if you paid for a sofa but only half of it showed up, and the company refused to fix it? In this episode, we tell the full story of…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Chatea como nativo con acrónimos parte II - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms Part II
Episode 288
Part two of our acronym series explores the explicit, slang-filled world of texting in Spanish. From ALV and MVV to NMM, we explain what these phrase…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Cómo aprovechar al máximo un viaje de inmersión - How to Get the Most Out of an Immersion Trip
Episode 287
Have you ever wondered what makes a Spanish immersion trip truly effective? In this episode, we chat with Rory Foster about his journey building Comm…
11 months ago