In this episode, Jim and May discuss the concept of “neutral Spanish.” Does it exist? Who speaks it? Do some countries have a more neutral accent than others? Find out here. Links: Related BBC VideoLevel Up Your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word Listen to an extended breakdown section in En ... Show More
Feb 17
Piropos en Español - Piropos in Spanish
We break down what a piropo actually is and why it’s more than just a romantic line — it’s a mix of language, humor, and culture. We share cute, funny, and cheesy examples you might hear in movies or conversations, and we also explain the street piropos you should understand but ... Show More
20m 48s
Feb 10
Flor y Fauna en Yucatán con Flor Peraza - Flor & Fauna in Yucatan with Flor Peraza
We sit down with Flor, a local Spanish teacher with a background in biology and a master’s focus on ecology, to talk about her journey, her Yucatecan roots, and how she became part of our immersion program in Mérida. Together, we explore fascinating topics like whether coyotes in ... Show More
37m 16s
Mar 2025
The Gut-Brain Connection with Emeran Mayer
<p>Is your gut controlling your brain? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, & Chuck Nice dive into the gut-brain connection, GLP-1, and how this connection plays a role in conditions like anxiety, IBS, and even neurodegenerative diseases with gastroenterologist Emeran Mayer.</p><p ... Show More
51m 5s
Jun 2025
Consider a Spherical Cow with Lara Anderson
<p>What is string theory, really? Why does it need extra dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice welcome theoretical physicist and mathematician Lara Anderson to guide us through string theory, higher dimensions, and finding a unifying theory of everything.</p><p> ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2025
The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt
<p>Is social media rewiring childhood and fueling a mental health crisis? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the costs of growing up online and how to take back childhood with social psychologist and author of <i>The Anxious Generation, </i>Jonathan Haidt. ... Show More
1h 7m