Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is fascinating place with a complicated history and unique culture. For whatever reason, it’s not often a topic that’s covered in schools in the U.S… even though it’s a U.S. territory. As ...
3 Aug 202128min
Todo Sobre el Tequila - All About Tequila
Nothing says “Mexico” like tequila. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this quintessential Mexican drink, where it’s produced, how it’s made, how it compares to its cousin mezcal, and more....
27 Jul 202126min
Supersticiones Mexicanas - Mexican Superstitions
Are you superstitious? If you’ve ever gone out to shew away an owl or flipped a saint figure up-side-down, you just might be Mexican. As a skeptic myself, I was shocked by how superstitious Mexican cu...
20 Jul 202121min
Chamanismo en México - Shamanism in Mexico
Shamanism isn’t just lore from thousands of years ago–it’s still practiced today in Mexico and in many other countries throughout the world. In this episode, we talk about four of the most prominent m...
13 Jul 202131min
Ser Autodidacta - To Be an Autodidact
There’s a common path for becoming skilled and knowledgeable for practically every profession. Usually this means a degree from an accredited University. But what if you could learn anything you put y...
6 Jul 202128min
Choques Culturales en las Calles de México - Culture Shocks in the Streets of Mexico
In this episode, we take a look at some of the culture shocks of experiencing Mexico as a foreigner when it comes to observing life from the streets. Learn about topes, pedestrian right of way, J-walk...
29 Jun 202131min
Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 - My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2
In this episode, May and I pick up where we left off in talking about May’s journey towards becoming a US citizen. After years of going through the various stages of immigration, this episode details ...
22 Jun 202134min
Mercados y Tianguis Mexicanos - Mexican Markets and Tianguis
Maybe you don’t think of local markets as places full of culture and history, but Jim and May are here to change your mind. This week, they chat about the definitions and differences between Mexican “...
15 Jun 202127min
