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 202026min
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 202031min
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 202031min
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 202033min
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 202035min
¿Español en un Mes? - Spanish in a Month? Entrevista con Connor Grooms
Is it possible to learn a language in a month? Connor Grooms, the CEO of Baselang, certainly seems to think so. One of the programs his company offers was founded on the guarantee that you can go from...
22 Sep 202036min
La Independencia de México - Mexico's Independence
Ever heard of “El Grito?” Does “¡Viva México!” sound familiar? How about Miguel Hidalgo or “el Pípila?” Learn about these important figures in the history of Mexico’s Independence Day in this week’s ...
15 Sep 202034min
Bebidas Tradicionales de Colima, México - Traditional Drinks of Colima, Mexico
Tuba, tejuino, tepache... These are just a few of some of the most refreshing drinks you can find in Colima, Mexico. Colima may be tiny, but it’s full of surprises. There’s a drink for everyone here...
8 Sep 202032min
