Have you heard about the Llorona (The Weeping Lady)? Legend has it that if you listen carefully, you might just hear her crying in the distance for her deceased children. Latin American culture is full of stories that are passed down from generation to generation. All of these tales were new to me when I first visited Mexico, and if you’re a believer, some a ... Show More
Mar 3
¿Qué Pasó en México? Muerte del Mencho - What Happened in Mexico? The Death of El Mencho
After many of you reached out to ask if we were safe, we decided to dedicate this episode to explaining what really happened during the recent violence in states like Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. We break down the timeline of events—from the military operation in Tapalpa to th ... Show More
37m 54s
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
Jan 2024
E61 La Dalia Negra
Close to 80 years ago, a horrific murder scene, in the quiet neighborhood would shock the neighbors, puzzle the police, and forever stain the pages of the history of United States crime books.Elizabeth Short, known posthumously as the Black Dahlia, was an American woman found mur ... Show More
28m 12s
Nov 2020
Mythology Crossover: La Llorona
Today we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Mythology on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Lloro ... Show More
50m 53s
Jun 2021
La celebración de Día de Muertos en México
<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorat ... Show More
14m 57s
<p>This week the boys break down the dark, mythical folktale of the Mexican "<i>boogeywoman"</i> <i><strong>La Llorona</strong></i>, the ghost of a "weeping" mother said to haunt the shorelines of bodies of water across multiple regions of South America. Is it just a parable to k ... Show More
