Learn Spanish with Stories
- Episódios
- 186
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- semanal
- Último episódio
- 10 nov 2026
Sobre o podcast
Learn Spanish with Stories is the number one podcast for upper beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. The main objective of this podcast is to give students fun and interesting stories from Latin America to help students with Spanish immersion. You can read while you listen if you head over to podcast.lingomastery.com to find the transcript.
Episódios 186
Afro-Bolivians: The Roots That Remain in Los Yungas (Afrobolivianos, Raíces que Permanecen en Los Yungas)
We are often quick to classify people by a small group of ethnicities (as well as 'races', though this term is less used) - but the reality is that there many more than we are aware of. In this …
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We are often quick to classify people by a small group of ethnicities (as well as 'races', though this term is less used) - but the reality is that there many more than we are aware of. In this episode, you will learn about the magic of one of the world's most obscure of these peoples.
Far out in Bolivia, near a place known as the "Road of Death", lies the Yungas region, where the descendants of a mixture of African slaves and local indigenous peoples came to form a new group named Afro-Bolivians.
Working hard on the Potosí mines, which we recently covered, they built a functional society that exists until today, and which is still ruled, to this day, by a king(!)
Interested in learning more? Check out this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast.
Transcript of this episode can be found here: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/7079
Garbo, The Spy Who Fooled Hitler and Changed the Course of the War (Garbo, El Espía que Engañó a Hitler y Cambió la Guerra)
Not all wars are won with soldiers on the battlefield, and today we want to prove this to you by telling the tale of Garbo.Sure, you may already have heard wartime spy stories, but I can assure you that none of …
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Not all wars are won with soldiers on the battlefield, and today we want to prove this to you by telling the tale of Garbo.
Sure, you may already have heard wartime spy stories, but I can assure you that none of them were like this one: a Spanish man rejected by the British intelligence services in his attempts to help against the Nazis during World War II, Joan Pujol García became something of a freelance double agent and acted of his own accord...
What followed was one of the most impressive spy stories in modern history, leading to the Allies having a key asset in what was humanity's bloodiest war.
Want to know more? Check out this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode can be found here: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/7046
Potosí, The Richest Mountain in History (Potosí, La Montaña Más Rica de la Historia)
Modern civilization is something of a privilege for you and me, especially those of us living in developed nations - much of it has been built on the backs of hard, unforgiving work from centuries ago, when men …
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Modern civilization is something of a privilege for you and me, especially those of us living in developed nations - much of it has been built on the backs of hard, unforgiving work from centuries ago, when men and women were enslaved and forced to extract resources from countries far, far away. Such is the case with Potosí, the richest mountain in history.
After silver ore veins were discovered purely by luck by a Bolivian llama farmer named Diego Huallpa, the Spanish colonizers (already in the area) descended and began the world's largest silver extraction efforts of the time.
To call Potosí, or Sumaq Orck'o, in Quechua, a silver-rich mountain is an understatement. In today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we'll help you understand just how crucial this mountain turned out to be for the Spanish Empire, and the world as a whole!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/7013
How Did Coffee Conquer the World? (¿Cómo el Café Conquistó el Mundo?)
Coffee is everywhere - you may have just had a cup, or at least one this morning (right?), and it has helped corporations build billion-dollar brands across the globe that distill the precious dark bean into …
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Coffee is everywhere - you may have just had a cup, or at least one this morning (right?), and it has helped corporations build billion-dollar brands across the globe that distill the precious dark bean into all kinds of drinks...
But why is coffee so important today? How did this even happen, where did it come from, and why is Latin America such a strong driver behind its immense growth?
We'll explore this in today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast - enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/6980
Selena, the Queen of Tex-Mex (Selena, La Reina Tex-Mex)
Latin America regularly produces some of the best and most globally acclaimed music artists in the world, but the story of Selena Quintanilla is quite singular.A musician who started her career extremely early …
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Latin America regularly produces some of the best and most globally acclaimed music artists in the world, but the story of Selena Quintanilla is quite singular.
A musician who started her career extremely early — at 9 years old! — Selena was destined for greatness from the first moment she stepped on a stage. Accompanied initially by her siblings and father, she soon outgrew this little family band and became recognized first in her genre and region, before the whole world rapidly came to know who she was.
However, a tragic twist awaited young, talented, and beautiful Selena... and we're going to tell her entire story today in this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/6947
2026 FIFA World Cup: The Biggest World Cup Ever (Copa Mundial FIFA 2026, El Mundial Más Grande)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a massive one, don't you think? We're not just talking of the level of football or geographical extension (it was, after all, hosted across 3 countries) - we're …
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a massive one, don't you think? We're not just talking of the level of football or geographical extension (it was, after all, hosted across 3 countries) - we're talking of the 48 teams that participated, a massive increase of 16 more than the last edition, and Latin America was an important presence across all of its rounds.
In this Season 6 debut episode, we're revisiting the world's largest sports event that took place this summer, analyzing the biggest surprises, the most disappointing endings, and how Spain, the "Madre Patria", took home the trophy after an afternoon of dominance.
Welcome back to the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast. Enjoy the episode and make sure to subscribe!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/6914
How Can Latin America Be Fixed? (¿Cómo Se Arregla Latinoamérica?)
Honestly, we all love Latin America, but we're not blind to the fact that many things simply don't work or could be better. Whether it's at the political or social level, Latin America has the …
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Honestly, we all love Latin America, but we're not blind to the fact that many things simply don't work or could be better. Whether it's at the political or social level, Latin America has the potential to be a much more developed region.
But what is the cause behind all of it? Is it a problem of corruption or bad decisions? Could it even be... a cultural issue?
In this special DUAL NARRATOR episode and SEASON FINALE, two friends meet up to discuss how they would address the many issues that affect Latin America and, if possible, even fix the region forever.
Will they be able to find the root of the problem? Find out in the Season 5 finale of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5462
Avándaro, The Day That Changed Mexican Rock (Avándaro, El Día que Cambió el Rock Mexicano)
Rock music has always been somewhat controversial in conservative societies, and Mexico (a highly religious and Catholic country) held great distrust and contempt towards this music which, according to some …
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Rock music has always been somewhat controversial in conservative societies, and Mexico (a highly religious and Catholic country) held great distrust and contempt towards this music which, according to some, was linked to the "Devil" and "bad behaviors".
But then Avándaro happened... an improvised festival which, unexpectedly, blew up and attracted 10x the crowds they had initially expected, and marked the beginning of a new age for rock music in Mexico. In fact, if you've ever listened to Mexican Rock (which we highly recommend, as they've produced some amazing bands), Avándaro could be cited as one of the greatest influences for its development across the decades.
But how did Avándaro cause rock music to be banned? Why did the government and press make up crazy stories that never actually occurred here? And how did it all end up in a literal earthquake? Find out in the latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, and enjoy! Rock on!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5429
How the Internet Changed Spanish (Cómo Internet Cambió el Español)
The internet has shaped every language it has come in contact with, and Spanish is no different. It doesn't help that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with 20 independent …
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The internet has shaped every language it has come in contact with, and Spanish is no different. It doesn't help that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with 20 independent countries and one territory (Puerto Rico, if you're curious) speaking it in their own unique ways.
But why did this happen, and how have social media and video platforms helped accelerate this shift? And why on Earth do people who have never set foot in Mexico actually say "wey"?
Find out this and other life-changing questions in our latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast - enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5396
Violence in Mexico, The Shadow of El Mencho (Violencia en México, La Sombra de El Mencho)
Mexico is no stranger to cartel-related violence, and early in 2026, we witnessed how the death of a cartel leader caused an explosion of terror across 12 states - businesses burned, roads blocked off, and even …
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Mexico is no stranger to cartel-related violence, and early in 2026, we witnessed how the death of a cartel leader caused an explosion of terror across 12 states - businesses burned, roads blocked off, and even an airport being attacked.
Flights were canceled, transport was paralyzed, and kids had to stay home, as the situation was not only unpredictable but also highly volatile, with the cartel presence embedded deeply in each and every local community in one way or another.
But who was the leader whose death caused this all? This Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, AKA 'El Mencho'? Why did he command so much respect, and how high had he been not only on Mexico's but the global Most Wanted list? Today, we'll find out in the latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5363
Music Without Translation: The Bad Bunny Phenomenon (Música Sin Traducción, El Fenómeno Bad Bunny)
Bad Bunny. A name, a personality, a legend (maybe)? Everyone knows him, everybody feels something towards him, whether it's love, admiration, or pure rejection. He's the face for Latin American music …
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Bad Bunny. A name, a personality, a legend (maybe)? Everyone knows him, everybody feels something towards him, whether it's love, admiration, or pure rejection. He's the face for Latin American music right now, and he seems to be skyrocketing towards more and more success as the years pass.
But what's the story behind this singer, this "Conejo Malo" whose real name is Benito Antonio? It's about time somebody told the story behind his nickname, his origins, the timeline that took him from school notes to Super Bowl, and why he's now a global phenomenon.
And that's exactly what we're doing in this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast - enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5330
What if...? Latin America Under the British Flag (What if...? Latinoamérica Bajo la Bandera Británica)
Living in Latin America, you'll hear the following nostalgic phrase at least once in your lifetime (especially if somebody is complaining about laziness or bad habits): "If only we had been colonized by …
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Living in Latin America, you'll hear the following nostalgic phrase at least once in your lifetime (especially if somebody is complaining about laziness or bad habits): "If only we had been colonized by the Brits..."
This belief, shared by a certain portion of the Latin American region and often used when looking north at the vastly superior technological development achieved in the United States, is an expression of the infamous frustrations toward everything that is wrong with Latin America and often blamed on the Spanish colonization: corruption, a lack of work ethic, mediocrity, violence...
So, in this episode, we actually go ahead and rewrite history - to tell the story of "What if" the British had been the ones to arrive on Caribbean and South American shores instead of the Spanish (actually, we've made Christopher Columbus a British sympathizer here, for the sake of simplicity) - and how that would have affected the entirety not only of the region, but of the world.
Enjoy the episode and don't forget - it's all playful fiction!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5297
How Latin America Has Changed the World (Cómo América Latina Ha Cambiado el Mundo)
Let's do an exercise - since we've already explored how Latin America has been changed by Spanish colonization, by the influence of the United States, and other nations... why don't we spin it …
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Let's do an exercise - since we've already explored how Latin America has been changed by Spanish colonization, by the influence of the United States, and other nations... why don't we spin it around for once, and ask how Latin America has influenced the rest of the world?
After all, Italy wouldn't have its beloved tomatoes if not for the Aztecs and Andeans cultivating it; we would not be able to eat fried potatoes if not for Peru and Bolivia; and we have Mexico to thank for corn (which we enjoy in so many ways)!
But it isn't just food... it's language, culture, music, metals and other resources, and all of the incredible things that Latin America has shared with the rest of the globe. In this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we discover what all of these things are, and how they came to influence the world.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5264
Venezuela and the Fall of a Dictatorship (Venezuela y la Caída de una Dictadura)
On January 3, 2026, Venezuela's dictator, Nicolás Maduro, was removed from power. Plenty of us already know this headline, and many are already aware of how this looked from the outside - Donald …
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On January 3, 2026, Venezuela's dictator, Nicolás Maduro, was removed from power. Plenty of us already know this headline, and many are already aware of how this looked from the outside - Donald Trump's government prepared the attack meticulously before executing, and Maduro ended up in chains, headed to New York aboard the USS Iwo Jima.
However, very few have wondered what it felt like for Venezuelans - who, either inside or outside the country, had to deal with the information blackout and the uncertainty that followed... Would this mean the liberation of their country, or would vengeance from Maduro's allies soon follow?
In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we explore both the events leading up to and the aftermath of Maduro's removal from a Venezuelan point of view and attempt to understand how people in the crisis-stricken feel today about this sudden and violent change in their daily lives. Enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5231
Life in Latin America’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods (Cómo Se Vive en los Barrios Más Peligrosos de Latinoamérica)
We like to highlight the beauty and magic of Latin America in as many episodes as we can... but sometimes, there is "another" truth that is not as pretty: Latin America, for all its magic, can be a very …
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We like to highlight the beauty and magic of Latin America in as many episodes as we can... but sometimes, there is "another" truth that is not as pretty: Latin America, for all its magic, can be a very dangerous place.
In today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we're heading to the region's most dangerous neighborhoods (places commonly known as barrios or favelas, depending on the country), where being alert is the default status, and life is typically shorter.
These are places where poverty reigns, danger lurks around every corner, and nights are the moment for quiet reflection - and yet... the neighbors still somehow make their existence work, living relatively normal lives, and trying to work their way to a better life, like the rest of us.
Let's take a glimpse at a more authentic side of life in Latin America, past the tourism and the rich neighborhoods...
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5198
The Names That Shaped Latin America (Los Nombres que Construyeron América Latina)
Where do names come from, and most importantly, where do country names come from? Usually, they have some sort of historic link with tribes who already lived there, with a great historic figure, or simply as a …
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Where do names come from, and most importantly, where do country names come from? Usually, they have some sort of historic link with tribes who already lived there, with a great historic figure, or simply as a description of something that explorers saw. But in Latin America, quite a few names were given due to transcription or translation errors, such as "Costa Rica" being literally from the explorers noting "this coast looks rich, let's come back and plunder it".
Yes, country names can carry quite a funny history, and Latin America is a good example - but there's more than just humor in this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast... you are about to learn a lot of fascinating history, and finally get the grasp of why Venezuela is based off a beautiful European city, why Honduras is actually a 'deep' country, and what the "guay" means in Paraguay and Uruguay.
Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5165
Latin American Lullabies (Historias de Cuna Latinoamericanas)
Do you remember the first lullabies that were sung to you as a baby? Probably not, but there definitely is a song in your mind that brings you back to your earliest, most innocent days. Latin America, a …
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Do you remember the first lullabies that were sung to you as a baby? Probably not, but there definitely is a song in your mind that brings you back to your earliest, most innocent days. Latin America, a cultural mix, has plenty of lullabies with interesting origins.
Some came to arrive all the way from Africa, with the slaves that crossed the oceans and worked tirelessly under colonial rule; others were passed down from the ancestral peoples who called Latin America their home (and certainly did not call it "Latin America", of course). While another group of songs were brought by the Spanish colonizers, who had their own beliefs, their own dreams and worldviews.
In this special DUAL NARRATOR episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we listen to those songs that marked our childhoods, sing them out loud, and travel across the region to discover the origins, tunes, and meanings of all of these wonderful expressions of life. Enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5132
María Corina Machado, The Woman Who Stole Donald Trump's Nobel Prize (María Corina Machado, La Mujer que le Quitó el Nobel a Donald Trump)
Unless you've missed a lot of the recent news, you'll probably have heard about María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize award, and how US President Donald Trump soon became the recipient of her …
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Unless you've missed a lot of the recent news, you'll probably have heard about María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize award, and how US President Donald Trump soon became the recipient of her winning medal... but what is the backstory behind all of this?
Too much has been spoken about Venezuela from sides that are extremely politically driven (on both sides of the spectrum), but who really is María Corina Machado? And what did she do to earn her Nobel Prize?
In this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we dive into her political journey, why her efforts have mattered so much, how she fought a literal dictatorship without violence, and how she ended up "stealing" Donald Trump's Peace Prize before generously donating it. Enjoy the episode!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5099
San Basilio de Palenque, The First Free Town in America (San Basilio de Palenque, El Primer Pueblo Libre de América)
There are some really amazing stories regarding independence and freedom in Latin America, but what if I told you that the episode you're about to listen to is about the first settlement to gain freedom in …
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There are some really amazing stories regarding independence and freedom in Latin America, but what if I told you that the episode you're about to listen to is about the first settlement to gain freedom in ALL of the Americas (North AND South America): San Basilio de Palenque.
Located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Cartagena was one of the main slave hubs of the continent, and a place where thousands of African men and women disembarked every year to be sold to colonists that needed manpower for their land and homes. And this slavery was brutal - these peoples from the Congo, Angola, Guinea, and Senegal.
But a ray of hope appeared in the form of a man: a rebel leader named Benkos Biohó, who decided to take a group of slaves (including his family) and escape to a new place, a new village, where freedom would be born in the Americas, and inevitable change would begin in a place called San Basilio de Palenque... find out more in this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5066
The Kidnapped Truth, The Mystery of Jesús de Galíndez (La Verdad Secuestrada, El Misterio de Jesús de Galíndez)
Latin America has suffered under fascism throughout its history, and right-wing dictators have made a strong negative impact on the region throughout several decades of the region's existence. These …
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Latin America has suffered under fascism throughout its history, and right-wing dictators have made a strong negative impact on the region throughout several decades of the region's existence. These, perhaps, have been the more bloodthirsty of past and present dictators, willing to harm citizens to effectively further their goals.
One of the most terrible dictators Latin America ever had was Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, who we featured in a past season of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, but this episode isn't centered on him - it tells the mysterious, chilling tale of Jesús de Galíndez, a Spanish intellectual who stood up to fascism in both Europe and Latin America, before disappearing... forever.
In this episode, we attempt to understand the events surrounding his disappearance, what happened to him later, and what legacy this brave man left behind in a world of darkness.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5033
The Flags That Changed Latin America (Las Banderas que Cambiaron América Latina)
Some of the most interesting and curious flags in the world are those in Latin America; after all, aren't some, like, almost identical to each other? And why would that be?Besides, what's with …
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Some of the most interesting and curious flags in the world are those in Latin America; after all, aren't some, like, almost identical to each other? And why would that be?
Besides, what's with Paraguay having a two-sided flag (the ONLY one in the world to have this characteristic)? Or Brazil having "Ordem e Progresso" stamped across the center of its flag? And why do Uruguay and Argentina both have tributes to the Sun?
Well, all of these mysteries, the history of these flags, and why they're so awesome will become clear in the latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast: enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/5000
Manuela Sáenz, The Liberator of the Liberator (Manuela Sáenz, La Libertadora del Libertador)
History tells too many tales of great men, but what about the incredible women that liberated countries and fought valiantly in wars where they were overpowered and outnumbered? Manuela Sáenz was such a woman …
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History tells too many tales of great men, but what about the incredible women that liberated countries and fought valiantly in wars where they were overpowered and outnumbered? Manuela Sáenz was such a woman who, despite being seen at the time as little more than "Simón Bolívar's love interest" was actually a political and military mastermind in freeing the colonies from Spanish rule.
A courageous woman who was not afraid of putting herself at risk to cooperate and coordinate the independentist forces to fight back against their oppressors, she was a rebel from her early years, and in today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories Podcast, we reflect on how exactly she contributed to this crucial war.
Enjoy the episode, and find out why Manuela Sáenz de Vergara y Aizpuru became known as the "Liberator of the Liberator", why she earned so many military awards, and how instrumental she became to the freedom of millions of South Americans.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4967
Daniel's Journey, A Road Trip Through Latin America (El Viaje de Daniel, Un Camino por Toda América Latina)
One of the most exciting plans you can have for traveling across Latin America is by road trip. After all, it is one of the most biologically, climatologically, and socially diverse regions in the world, with …
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One of the most exciting plans you can have for traveling across Latin America is by road trip. After all, it is one of the most biologically, climatologically, and socially diverse regions in the world, with over 670 million people spread across 20+ countries, and there is so much to see.
In today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, our protagonist Daniel finally embarks on the trip of a lifetime: going from the east of Mexico all around Latin America, and returning to the west of the same country.
Join him in this special episode where, through exciting human experiences and becoming one with nature, Daniel learns why Latin America is such a wonderful, magical, and very warm place. [Note: This story is inspired by so many travelers who have had similar road trips, getting to know Latin America's true spirit through immersion].
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4934
Rubén Blades, From the Barrio to Harvard (Rubén Blades, Del Barrio a Harvard)
Latin America has produced some of the most amazing artists, and today's star of our podcast is no exception. Rubén Blades, born to two musicians in a humble neighborhood, grew rapidly to become one of the …
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Latin America has produced some of the most amazing artists, and today's star of our podcast is no exception. Rubén Blades, born to two musicians in a humble neighborhood, grew rapidly to become one of the world's household names when it comes to salsa and other tropical music.
However, he didn't stay limited to being recognized as a world-class "salsero", oh no... he studied at Harvard, also became a movie and series star, featuring in massive Hollywood hits (Predator 2, Fear the Walking Dead), and eventually came back home to Panama to launch his race for the presidency.
In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we explore the life of one of the world's most recognized Latin American artists, and discover just how he accomplished so much, so quickly.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4901
The American Footprint in Latin America (La Huella Estadounidense en América Latina)
The United States and Latin America are connected in a massive amount of ways, and it's not just a matter of geography: generations have grown up listening to American music, watching American TV and …
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The United States and Latin America are connected in a massive amount of ways, and it's not just a matter of geography: generations have grown up listening to American music, watching American TV and Hollywood productions, and receiving a heavy inflow of cultural influences in every aspect.
But it hasn't just been culture - it's been technology, politics, worldviews, and so much more. The truth is that United States and Latin America are not just two separate entities but an ecosystem that, previously, was heavily skewed towards the US providing most of the influence, but which seems to be gradually reversing...
Find out more about the U.S. influences Latin America and how this trend might be changing as we speak in this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4868
Spanglish, Portuñol, and Llanito: How These Hybrid Languages Came About (Spanglish, Portuñol y Llanito, Cómo Nacen Estos Híbridos)
Hybrid languages - have you ever heard of them? Spanish has at least two main hybrid languages: Spanglish (which you've probably come in contact with at some point) and Portuñol, which features heavily in …
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Hybrid languages - have you ever heard of them? Spanish has at least two main hybrid languages: Spanglish (which you've probably come in contact with at some point) and Portuñol, which features heavily in the border areas between Brazil and other South American nations. But I'm sure you've never heard of Llanito, and other variations of the Spanish language.
In this fun episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we go back to our roots, which is language learning, and explore Spanglish (the mix of Spanish and English), Portuñol (Portuguese and Spanish) and Llanito (an entertaining mix of Andalusian Spanish and British English), so that you can understand how they came to exist, WHY they came to exist, and where they're evolving towards.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4835
Guantánamo From the Inside (Guantánamo Desde Adentro)
One of the scariest and most controversial places on the planet is located in Cuba, in a city of the same name: Guantánamo Bay detention camp. Established by President George W. Bush in 2002, following the …
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One of the scariest and most controversial places on the planet is located in Cuba, in a city of the same name: Guantánamo Bay detention camp. Established by President George W. Bush in 2002, following the Islamist attacks of September 11, it was created to house terrorism suspects and "illegal enemy combatants".
However, the reality is that this prison has held many an innocent, those simply falsely accused of belonging to a terrorist organization by others who decided to 'sell' them in exchange for a bounty paid by the United States. Not to mention the amount of torture and mistreatment that prisoners have received while captive...
In this special DUAL NARRATOR episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we cover a realistic interview between an international reporter and a captive of Guantánamo, as he tells his tale, not only so that the entire world may know what occurs within its walls, but also so that they may never forget.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4802
Occult Rituals, From Pachamama to Caribbean Voodoo (Rituales Ocultos, de la Pachamama al Vudú Caribeño)
Latin America is a melting pot of cultures, as you'll already know - Spanish culture mixing with Amerindian tradition, and with African rituals combining with Aztec, Mayan, British and... Dutch(?) …
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Latin America is a melting pot of cultures, as you'll already know - Spanish culture mixing with Amerindian tradition, and with African rituals combining with Aztec, Mayan, British and... Dutch(?) influences, somehow - so you already know that there's going to be very bold and unique ways of perceiving life, death, religion and belief systems in general.
So, it comes as no surprise that the occult features so heavily in Latin American culture, especially in the daily lives of certain sectors of society. Part of this is as mysterious and scary as voodoo, while other traditions, such as Pachamama and Sunday Mass, are considered more harmless.
In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we explore just exactly what it means to believe in Latin America, and how each individual approaches their connection with the beyond... enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4769
Juana Azurduy, A Forgotten Heroine (Juana Azurduy, Una Heroína Olvidada)
They say that crisis and pain create great men and women, but life really went a bit too far with Juana Azurduy - first, she lost her parents, and then she would go on to lose her children... but it's what …
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They say that crisis and pain create great men and women, but life really went a bit too far with Juana Azurduy - first, she lost her parents, and then she would go on to lose her children... but it's what happened in the middle of these things that would mark her remarkable story as a heroine in the fight for Bolivia's independence.
A curious girl during her infancy, she developed a courageous and free-spirited personality that would lead her to great things and make her challenge the preconceptions of life under Spanish rules, pushing her to join the guerrillas in fighting for their country's independence and freedom from colonization.
But tragedy, as I already mentioned, would strike again and again, and as strong as Juana was, her life would end in a somewhat unfortunate way, with even Simón Bolívar making an appearance towards the very end. Find out more about Juana Azurduy in our latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4736Trained for War, Used for Crime (Entrenados para la Guerra, Usados por el Crimen)
As a soldier in Latin America, what happens when you retire? One could think that each state would have a great retirement plan for each soldier who has risked their life for their nation: a decent home, a …
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As a soldier in Latin America, what happens when you retire? One could think that each state would have a great retirement plan for each soldier who has risked their life for their nation: a decent home, a dignified compensation, health benefits... but this couldn't be further from reality.
The reality is that soldiers are practically discarded - thrown aside, left to fend for themselves in a job market that has no interest in hiring men and women who were trained for violence... and this is where the Cartel steps in.
In this story, the latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we listen to the story behind Julián Ramírez, a soldier who, after dedicating his life to protecting Colombia from the guerrilla and illegal armed forces, is simply cast aside, shortly before he is tricked into becoming a member of the Cartel in Mexico... and all of the tension, dilemmas and internal chaos that this will soon cause him.
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4703
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