Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab - Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab
Come along as we sit down with our friend and guide Susana to uncover the many treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. We dive into the stories behind Mérida’s grand European-style mansions built during t...
1 Juli 202530min
Mole Poblano - El Sabor Profundo de México - Mole Poblano - The Deep Flavor of Mexico
If you’ve ever wondered what mole poblano is—or why it’s considered by many to be Mexico’s national dish—this episode is for you. We talk about the ingredients that make it so complex, its colonial an...
24 Juni 202526min
¿La Salsa Cholula no Viene de Cholula? - Cholula Hot Sauce Doesn't Come from Cholula?
We explore why Cholula sauce, named after our hometown, isn’t actually made here—and why most locals don’t even use it. From its humble beginnings in a Mexican kitchen to its massive $800 million acqu...
17 Juni 202525min
La Vacuna BCG - Un Símbolo de Identidad Mexicana - The BCG Vaccine - A Symbol of Mexican Identity
We explore the BCG vaccine and why it’s commonly given to newborns in countries like Mexico. You’ll hear what we learned from our pediatrician, how vaccine practices differ around the world, and why t...
10 Juni 202522min
Padres Primerizos - ¡Bienvenido, Santi! - First-time Parents - Welcome, Santi!
We’re officially parents! Just a few days after welcoming baby Santiago into our lives, we’re sharing all the details — from the surprising calm before the cesarean to the emotional rollercoaster of c...
3 Juni 202532min
¿Dolar o Peso? La Historia y Uso del Signo - Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol
Have you ever wondered why the dollar sign is used for both U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos? We’ve had students ask if ATMs in Mexico give out dollars or pesos, all because of that same “$” symbol. In ...
27 Maj 202522min
Cien Años de Soledad - One Hundred Years of Solitude
If you’ve ever wanted to read One Hundred Years of Solitude but felt intimidated by its complex narrative, this episode is for you. May breaks down why this novel is more approachable than it seems, e...
20 Maj 202527min
¿Jalas o qué? Cómo Aceptar o Rechazar Propuestas en Español | You In or What? How to Accept or Reject Proposals in Spanish
Saying “yes” or “no” in Mexico isn’t as simple as it sounds. In this episode, we unpack the social and cultural nuances behind these everyday responses, especially when someone offers you food, help, ...
13 Maj 202517min
