México, Tierra de Maíz…y de Pan - Mexico, Land of Corn…and Bread
In episode 301, May takes the mic solo to respond to claims that Mexico lacks a true bread culture, using this moment to explore how wheat arrived during the colonial period and evolved into something...
6 Jan 28min
Especial Fin de Año - End of the Year Special
We reflect on reaching 300 podcast episodes and five years of Spanish and Go, a journey that started during the pandemic in Puerto Rico and led us to where we are today. We talk about the biggest mome...
30 Dec 202534min
Vocabulario Navideño Esencial - Essential Christmas Vocabulary
We walk you through essential Christmas words and traditions in Mexico, from nacimientos and Christmas trees to poinsettias, piñatas, and festive street decorations. We also explore classic holiday fo...
23 Dec 202530min
La Sobremesa - La Sobremesa
We break down what la sobremesa really is, why almost everyone in Mexico practices it (even if they don’t name it), and how it contrasts with the fast-paced dining culture many of us grew up with. We ...
16 Dec 202519min
La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México - The Store on Every Corner of Mexico
We dive into the surprising reach of Oxxo, from its 22,000+ stores across Mexico to its rapid growth in countries like Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. We discuss the 2,500 products you can find in ...
9 Dec 202532min
La Cocina Ancestral Oaxaqueña con Evangelina - The Ancient Oaxacan Kitchen with Evangelina
May talks with Evangelina about the origins of Cocina Nana Vira and how a challenging moment in her family’s life transformed into a project that now welcomes visitors from around the world. She share...
2 Dec 202533min
¿Qué Pasó con la ch, ll, y rr? - What happened to “ch,” “ll”, and “rr”?
We walk you through why letters like ch, ll, and even rr used to appear in the Spanish alphabet—and why they were eventually removed. We explain the role of the Real Academia Española and the network ...
25 Nov 202527min
Español Útil para un Viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, discul...
18 Nov 202526min
