Have you heard of the "War of the Pacific" before? Your mind will inevitably go to WWII, where the American soldiers fought the Japanese in an endless, bloody battle that culminated in the two atomic bombs being launched on Japan, but... That's certainly NOT what this was. What I'm talking about today is the war that occurred between Chile and the allianc ... Show More
Oct 6
2026 FIFA World Cup: The Biggest World Cup Ever (Copa Mundial FIFA 2026, El Mundial Más Grande)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a massive one, don't you think? We're not just talking of the level of football or geographical extension (it was, after all, hosted across 3 countries) - we're talking of the 48 teams that participated, a massive increase of 16 more than the last edit ... Show More
29 m
Jun 2026
How Can Latin America Be Fixed? (¿Cómo Se Arregla Latinoamérica?)
Honestly, we all love Latin America, but we're not blind to the fact that many things simply don't work or could be better. Whether it's at the political or social level, Latin America has the potential to be a much more developed region.But what is the cause behind all of it? Is ... Show More
30m 37s
Jun 2026
Avándaro, The Day That Changed Mexican Rock (Avándaro, El Día que Cambió el Rock Mexicano)
Rock music has always been somewhat controversial in conservative societies, and Mexico (a highly religious and Catholic country) held great distrust and contempt towards this music which, according to some, was linked to the "Devil" and "bad behaviors".But then Avándaro happened ... Show More
28m 43s
May 2022
Bolivia Fought -- And Lost -- A War For Bird Poop
Most people associate think of bird poop as an annoyance -- it can gunk up sidewalks and windshields, and, occasionally, even splat on an unlucky person walking by. But in the late 1800s, guano was a hugely important resource. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max take a closer l ... Show More
30m 13s