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Welcome to Spanish on the Go, the podcasts para aprender español. These podcasts are the most effective way to learn Spanish today! This engaging podcast series is powered by Easy Español"s unique Audio-Cognitive methodology. The principle: What your brain hears, it can interpret and reproduce. Each week you"ll learn about a new, timely theme. Your ear—and your brain--will become familiar with various accents and speaking styles. This will really help you hone your listening and speaking skills in

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Easy Podcast - Burundanga, The bewitching flower -...

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2025/05/08

The 'burundanga', better known in English as angel's trumpet, is a cursed flower. This beautiful, delicate, and fragrant flower is extremely toxic and it can cause hallucinations, disorientation, control loss, memory loss, paralysis, induce comas and even death. Historically, this flower was used for medical and shamanistic purposes only. However, in recent times, this toxic flower has gained popularity among criminals in many parts of South America, Mexico and even Europe who use it to easily

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Easy Podcast - 'Chucho el Roto', The Brilliant...

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2025/04/30

Jesús Arriaga, better known as 'Chucho el Roto', is a popular figure in Mexican culture. Class inequalities in Mexican society forced him into a life of crime early on, but Chucho el Roto became a bandit with a strict code of honor: steal from the rich, give to the poor, and no use of violence. A true master of disguise and deceit, soon enough the spectacular deeds of this 'Mexican Robin Hood' earned him the admiration of the lower classes and the loathing of the authorities. Click play to learn

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Easy Podcast - Historietas, comics as a reflection of...

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2025/04/17

In Mexico, las historietas (comics) emerged in the 20th century as the ideal narrative media for the middle and lower classes. Thanks to their low cost, las historietas were able to reach a massive audience serving both as entertainment and as a reflection of the realities of Mexican society. Witty, sarcastic, and full of endearing characters, las historietas used humor to bring attention to important issues facing the nation. Click play to hear about three emblematic historietas and their cultural

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Easy Podcast - Women in Power in Latin America - Easy...

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2025/04/10

For centuries, women had a prominent role in Latin American societies, but the 20th and 21st centuries in particular saw them rise to power to the highest office in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Panama, Peru, and other countries in the region. This coming Sunday, April 13th, Ecuador is having a presidential election and Luisa González is a strong candidate to become the next president of Ecuador, adding to the more than a dozen women who have led their countries in the region. Click play to learn about

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Easy Podcast - Tikal and the splendor of Maya culture...

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2025/03/27

Located deep in the Guatemalan rainforest, Tikal was a political, religious and economic hub for the Maya civilization. Dating back to approximately 750 BC, this metropolis -known by the Maya as Yax Mutul- soon started to take shape thanks to its impressive temples full of ornamental and architectural features that continue to dazzle many centuries later. Nowadays, Tikal constitutes one of the largest Maya archeological sites in the whole region and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Click

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Easy Podcast - 'El Poder Brutal', a controversial...

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2025/03/20

In 1987, after a mountain in Ecuador was partially detonated, a shocking discovery was made. There, carved on the stone, was a massive face with horns, a prominent nose and fangs. This colossal sculpture sent shockwaves through the country and the speculations about its origins and significance ran wild. The real story behind this figure, however, was a true testament to the power of art and the drive of creativity. It was named 'El Poder brutal'. Click play to dive into the mystery of 'El Poder

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Easy Podcast - Las Fallas, Valencia's fire festival -...

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2025/03/13

The Fallas is a traditional celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph in the city of Valencia, Spain, throughout the month of March. The term Fallas refers to both the festivity -marked by fireworks, music, dancing, parades, and religious offerings- and the colorful and whimsical monuments that are burnt down during its climax. People in Valencia work year-round to prepare the 'ninots', elaborated sculptures that carry social, cultural and political symbolism, and people from around the

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Easy Podcast - From the Caribbean to Mexico: the...

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2025/03/06

The Cumbia music genre was born in Colombia from the fusion of Indigenous, African and Spanish cultures. From there, la cumbia crossed frontiers and adopted new musical styles from different countries. In Mexico, people swiftly embraced this music genre and started infusing it with their own traditional instruments and signature musical influences. The adapted cumbia mexicana is a joyful and catchy genre very popular in Mexico, the United States and even in Japan. Click play to hear more about the

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Easy Podcast - The Pillage of Santo Domingo by...

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2025/02/27

Francis Drake was an English explorer, slave trader, and privateer, hailed as a local hero by the British, but despised by Dominicans. Drake had a key role in the Anglo-Spanish War, and made a name for himself invading and raiding La Española in 1586. He led a ruthless assault on Santo Domingo, the modern-day capital of the Dominican Republic, expecting to find gold and wealth which left the city in ruins and its people demoralized. Click play to learn more about the life and deeds of this British

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Easy Podcast - The Muxes, Oaxaca's socially accepted...

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2025/02/20

Zapotec indigenous people from Oaxaca, Mexico, have proven to be more advanced than other societies in matters of gender diversity and acceptance. Since pre-Hispanic times, Zapotec culture recognizes men, women, and muxes, people who were born male but choose to live adopting female-coded costumes and roles. Although los muxes are accepted and even regarded as a blessing to their families, outside of their culture they continue to face discrimination. Click play to hear more about the important role

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Easy Podcast - The Sumpa Lovers, A 6000-Year-Old Love...

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2025/02/13

The history of the world is full of fatal love stories, from Romeo and Juliet to the Lovers of Teruel in Spain. In Ecuador there is a love story that is over 6000 years old: los Amantes de Sumpa. This is the popular name given to the skeleton remains of a young couple who died, apparently, making love. The couple lived over 6000 years ago, and their position suggests that they died in a loving embrace. However, most of their history is still shrouded in mystery. Click play to listen to the romantic

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Easy Podcast - Monika Erlt, a 'privileged guerrilla...

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2025/02/06

Monika Erlt came from a prominent German family with close ties to the Nazi regime, who fled to Bolivia after WWII. There, Monika witnessed extreme poverty and inequality, leading her to question her family's Nazi ideology. After the execution of Che Guevara, Monika joined the guerrilla movement, changed her name and quickly climbed to the highest ranks, raising funds for their cause and successfully carrying out an ambitious plan to revenge the death of Che. Click play to hear all about this

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Easy Podcast - The Japanese Immigrants of Peru: The...

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2025/01/30

After Brazil, Peru has the second largest Japanese community in Latin America. At the end of the 19th century, the arrival of Japanese immigrant workers was jointly promoted by Japan and Peru. But life in this South American nation wasn't always easy for the new comers. Commonly known as Nikkei, these Japanese immigrants faced exploitation and discrimination. However, this resilient community banded together and successfully integrated themselves and their traditions into everyday Peruvian culture

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Easy Podcast - The Panama Canal and its controversial...

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2025/01/23

El Canal de Panamá is one of the greatest works of engineering of the 20th century. Officially opened in 1914, the Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, allowing for safer passage for ships and reduced travel time. Given the strategic and commercial importance of the canal, its history is full of political intrigue and betrayals coupled with the tragic deaths of thousands of workers who labored day and night to make this ambitious plan a reality. Click play to hear more about the

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Easy Podcast - ¿Quién era realmente el ‘Cid...

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2025/01/16

Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as El Cid Campeador, is considered a national hero in Spain. El Cid (the name comes from the Arabic meaning 'my lord'), was an essential figure in the long fight against the invasion of the 'Moors' in the Iberian Peninsula. A nobleman, military leader, and popular folk hero, El Cid had a profound impact in Spain's history and literature. His life, during a time when honor, faith and loyalty were very important, served as inspiration for the epic poem El cantar

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Easy Podcast - El cuy, más que una delicia - Easy...

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2025/01/09

El cuy, or guinea pig, is a small rodent from the Andes valued for its docile character, exquisite meat and healing properties. Rich in important nutrients, el cuy was raised by the Incas and played a significant role in Inca rituals and celebrations. These traditions continue to live on to our present day where its meat is regularly consumed and 'cuy cleanses' and healing rituals are commonly practiced in various South American regions. Click play to hear more about the many properties of el cuy

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Easy Podcast - El Equeco, un invitado especial para...

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2024/12/31

Equeco is the pre-Hispanic god of prosperity and abundance for the people of the Bolivia, Peru, and certain northern regions of Chile and Argentina. Represented as a short, stout, smiling man with a big mustache and carrying packages of food, money and other necessities, the Equeco can be found in many Andean houses where people bring offerings to the idol along with their petitions Tune in to our podcast to learn how this ancient god of Tiwanaku origins became an important part of the Andean

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Easy Podcast - Las tradiciones más curiosas de Fin de...

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2024/12/30

On New Year’s Eve, people all across Spain and Latin America carry out curious traditions to welcome in the New Year. Burning paper dolls, eating grapes, wearing specific-color clothing or throwing water onto the street are some of the many rituals meant to rid yourself of any bad energies and conjure up good fortune for the New Year. Click play and learn all about las tradiciones de fin de año!

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El espíritu de la Navidad

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2024/12/24

This Christmas, we want to share with you some reflections from our founder on the true spirit of the holiday season.

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Easy Podcast - “Cholito Jesús”, una estampa cultural...

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2024/12/12

'Cholito Jesús' is a Peruvian Christmas carol that perfectly encapsulates the cultural and religious syncretism of the region. This cheerful song reimagines the birth of Jesus in the heart of the Andes featuring staples of Peruvian culture like quinua, ponchos, charangos, and colorful knitwear. Click play to learn all about this special Christmas carol from Peru, just in time for the holidays!

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