Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLos 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 n…
1 year, 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, chin…
1 year, 1 month 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 Mé…
1 year, 2 months 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 i…
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 2 months ago
La vacuna BCG - Un símbolo de identidad mexicana - The BCG Vaccine - A Symbol of Mexican Identity
Episode 271
We explore the BCG vaccine and why it’s commonly given to newborns in countries like Mexico. You’ll hear what we learned from our pediatrician, how v…
1 year, 2 months ago
Padres primerizos - ¡Bienvenido, Santi! - First-Time Parents - Welcome, Santi!
Episode 270
We’re officially parents! Just a few days after welcoming baby Santiago into our lives, we’re sharing all the details — from the surprising calm befo…
1 year, 2 months ago
¿Dólar o peso? La historia y uso del signo - Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol
Episode 269
Have you ever wondered why the dollar sign is used for both U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos? We’ve had students ask if ATMs in Mexico give out dollars…
1 year, 3 months ago
Cien años de soledad - One Hundred Years of Solitude
Episode 268
If you’ve ever wanted to read One Hundred Years of Solitude but felt intimidated by its complex narrative, this episode is for you. May breaks down w…
1 year, 3 months ago
¿Jalas o qué? Cómo aceptar o rechazar propuestas en español | You in or What? How to Accept or Reject Proposals in Spanish
Episode 267
Saying “yes” or “no” in Mexico isn’t as simple as it sounds. In this episode, we unpack the social and cultural nuances behind these everyday respons…
1 year, 3 months ago