Learn Spanish and Go Podcast
1) Spanglish: Identidad, Mezcla y Aprendizaje - Spanglish: Identity, Mixture and Learning
We explore the phenomenon of Spanglish and why it’s more than just mixing two languages. From everyday words like postear and textear to full-on code-switching, we share examples that highlight how Sp...Show More
2) Empachos, Soponcios, y Otros Males Mexicanos - Empachos, Soponcios, and Other Mexican Ailments
Have you ever heard of empacho, mal de ojo, or mal del puerco? In this episode, we unpack these common yet culturally rich concepts that aren’t officially recognized by doctors but are widely understo...Show More
3) ¿Cómo, Cuándo y Qué Se Come en México? - How, When, and What People Eat in Mexico?
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 fore...Show More
4) Regateando en el Mundo Hispano - Cuándo y Cómo - Bargaining in the Hispanic World - When and How
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 bar...Show More
5) Chatea Como Nativo con Acrónimos - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms
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 some...Show More
6) Fuera Gringo - Gringo Go Home
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 un...Show More
7) El Nombre Más Complicado en México - Most Complicated Name in Mexico
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 ...Show More
8) Los Narcocorridos - Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads)
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 t...Show More
9) El Chingonario - The Chingonary
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 ch...Show More
10) Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab - Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab
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 t...Show More