Join us as we explore the vibrant celebrations of Holy Week, Easter, and Lent in Mexico. We'll uncover the religious origins and share how these traditions merged with indigenous customs during the colonial era. Discover with us the captivating processions, Passion of Christ reenactments, beautiful sawdust and flower carpets, and traditional dances that enri ... Show More
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Vacaciones de verano: recuerdos, planes y escapadas del calor - Summer Vacation: Memories, Plans, and Escaping the Heat
Summer vacations mean something different depending on where you grew up, and in this episode, we look back on the childhood memories that shaped us—from playing outside in the rain in Mexico to biking through Minnesota during long summer days. We also talk about how owning a hom ... Show More
31m 28s
Jul 14
Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
What happens when an entire country jokingly decides to “cancel” English for a day? In this episode, we explain the story behind Operativo No Inglés, the meaning of expressions like ponerse la verde and ¿Y si sí?, and the hilarious ways famous brands translated their names into S ... Show More
22m 44s
Jul 7
Fray Tormenta: El Sacerdote Luchador Que Inspiró Nacho Libre - Fray Tormenta: The Wrestling Priest Who Inspired Nacho Libre
Have you ever wondered how much of Nacho Libre is actually true? We talk about what the movie gets right (and wrong), the stereotypes it presents about Mexico, and the remarkable life of Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez—better known as Fray Tormenta—a priest who secretly became a luchado ... Show More
34m 38s
Apr 2021
#228 - How Is Easter Celebrated? UK, US & Australian Traditions
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's podcast we talk all about Easter traditions and how this festival is celebrated in the US, the UK, and Australia. Easter is originally a religious tradition, but nowadays a lot of people see it as a family celebration where you get to ... Show More
35m 32s
May 2022
Mexican Charcuterie and Tocineria
On this episode Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Mariana Barrera to dive deep into the topic of Mexican Charcuterie. Mariana and her family run Humo y Sal, a charcuterie in Monterrey, where they prepare a wide variety of meat products as well as mustard, honey, and more. ... Show More
44m 17s
Apr 2023
The Ridiculous, Scrumptious Desserts of Mardi Gras
From the epic parade to the krewes and flambeaux, Mardi Gras is a celebration chock-full of tradition -- and these traditions include some pretty amazing desserts. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the most ridiculous Mardi Gras desserts (spoiler: it goes way past k ... Show More
50m 30s