Los Orígenes de la Palabra Gringo - The Origins of the Word Gringo
Where does the word gringo come from? Is it offensive? Learn about six popular theories about the origins of the word “gringo.” Which one do you think is true? Links: “Green Grow the Rushes” Song“Gree...
17 Nov 202033min
El Camino es el Destino - The Journey is the Destination
In this episode, Jim and May share what their motto means to them, and why they created Spanish and Go. The process of anything can be beautiful and sometimes people lose sight of that because they’re...
10 Nov 202029min
¿Español Africano? Entrevista con Monanga Bueneke - African Spanish? Interview with Monanga Bueneke
Did you know that there’s a country in Africa where Spanish is the official language? Learn all about Equatorial Guinea in this week’s episode featuring YouTuber and Equatoguinean, Monanga Bueneke. L...
3 Nov 202036min
Calaveritas de Azúcar: Origen y Tradición - Sugar Skulls: Origen and Tradition
One symbol you can see a lot in Mexico around this time of year is the skull. But death is not the only meaning behind it. Learn about the history and origins of the famous Mexican sugar skulls in thi...
27 Okt 202028min
Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber - Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know
El Día de Muertos is celebrated across Mexico on November 2nd. It is believed that around this time, the veil between this world and the spirit world is thinner. Jim and May talk about the significanc...
20 Okt 202032min
Las Telenovelas
Have you heard of telenovelas? They’re similar to soap operas, but with a couple of key differences. Of course, there are crazy plot twists, unrealistic romances, and unexpected drama. But this week, ...
13 Okt 202033min
Su Casa No Es Mi Casa - Their House Isn't My House
Moving to another country is something that not nearly enough people get to experience in their lifetime. Jim and May explore some of the pros and cons of living in another country in this week’s epi...
6 Okt 202035min
El Chocolate: Un Regalo de México al Mundo - Chocolate: A Gift From Mexico to the World
Everyone’s favorite dulce, chocolate, is running the show this week. In this episode, Jim and May cover the history and cultural origins of one of the world’s favorite foods. Links: Junajpu: Awar...
29 Sep 202036min
