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
Jan 13
La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte II - The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part II
In this episode, we conclude our real-life battle with Sam’s Club after buying a couch that arrived incomplete and went unresolved for months. We share how filing a complaint through PROFECO and ConciliaNet led not only to a full refund, but also to the legally required 20% compe ... Show More
20m 10s
Jan 6
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 uniquely Mexican. We walk you through the history of bread in Mexico, its role ... Show More
26m 26s
Dec 30
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 moments of the year—buying a house, becoming parents, favorite podcast episodes, and ... Show More
32m 34s
Jan 2024
E61 La Dalia Negra
Send me a text message 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 ... Show More
28m 6s
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
