Easy Podcast - The Mexican Superhero more popular than Superman: El Chapulín Colorado - Easy Español
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Release Date: 07/24/2025
Easy Podcast - The black president that was erased from Colombia's history - Easy Español
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Juan José Nieto Gil was a Colombian writer, politician, and Army general. Most significantly he was also the country's first (and only) Afro-Colombian president for six months in 1861. Intelligent, determined, fearless, Nieto Gil took over the presidency in a time of great social and political unrest in Colombia, which he managed to stabilize despite not being accepted by the country's classist and racist elite. Click play to hear how a poor mulatto boy who learned how to read when he was 14 defied social and class conventions to rise to the highest political office in Colombia.
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Easy Podcast - Larry Harlow, the Brooklyn Jewish boy that became a salsa legend - Easy Español
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Larry Harlow was a salsa pianist, composer, performer and producer from a family of Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn. Born and raised in a family full of diverse musical and cultural influences, Larry fell in love with the Latin rhythms of Spanish Harlem and made the bold choice of travelling to Cuba to experience the Cuban culture firsthand. Larry learned Spanish and became a santero. In addition to his passion for Latin culture and music, his talent and visionary business sense, changed the Latin American music scene. Click play to learn about the "Judío maravilloso" whose love of salsa,...
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Easy Podcast - Café con verso: the literary cafes in Madrid - Easy Español
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Literary cafés were spaces that sprung all over Europe during the 19th and 20th century where intellectuals, poets and artists gathered to discuss ideas. Madrid's cafés were the epicenter of Hispanic culture and the brightest writers, artists, scientists and thinkers of their time never missed the opportunity to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a lively debate. Click play to hear about the rise and fall of los cafés literarios, their cultural legacy and their expansion across Latin American capitals.
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Easy Español - New Year Resolutions and Messages for a Happy 2026 - Easy Español
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Happy and prosper 2026! We want to share with you the resolutions and well-wishes of amigos from all over the Spanish-speaking world.
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Easy Podcast - The Spanish Civil War time capsule inside a Mexican suitcase - Easy Español
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During the Spanish Civil War, three fearless photographers risked their lives to immortalize the raw and devastating realities of both the battlefields and daily life in Spain. Together, Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and David Seymour (all pseudonyms) captured over 4000 film negatives that were kept locked for 70 years inside a suitcase that survived wars, dictatorships, and a voyage across the ocean until they were finally recovered in Mexico in 2007. Click play to hear more about the amazing journey of the film negatives that redefined photojournalism and the invaluable historic record...
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Easy Podcast - Mole, more than a Mexican sauce - Easy Español
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Mole is more than just a sauce; it's a rich, elaborate and harmonious combination of ingredients and flavors that represents the complexity of Mexican culture. The origins of this delicious sauce date back to pre-Hispanic times where it was only served in religious ceremonies. It evolved into the exquisite dish we know today, thanks to the fusion of traditional Mexican flavors and the new European and Asian ingredients that became available in local markets. Click play to hear about its history and the many different types of mole, starting with the iconic mole poblano, to learn why...
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Easy Podcast - The Spanish-teaching adventures of Dora, la exploradora - Easy Español
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25 years ago, a curious and enthusiastic Latina child named Dora made her TV debut in a highly-interactive and educational cartoon show for pre-schoolers. "Dora, la exploradora" completely broke the mold for kids' show: she was Latina, curious, she went on adventures, y hablaba español! Through this innovative show, kids all over the world have improved their motor, interpersonal, and linguistic skills (both in English & Spanish) while having lots of fun. Click play to learn all about this groundbreaking cartoon adapted into 32 languages and how Dora became a cultural bridge in the United...
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Easy Podcast - Acacoyagua, the Mexican town with a Japanese flare - Easy Español
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Acacoyagua is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, although at first glance you might think you took a wrong turn to Japan. This picturesque town is the first community of Japanese immigrants that settled in Chiapas in 1897, following a treaty between both nations. Those first immigrants and their descendants had to overcome many obstacles through the years, but now Mexican and Japanese traditions live in harmony in Acacoyagua, resulting in a unique cultural identity that can't be found anywhere else. Click play to hear more about the origins of this flourishing Mexican-Japanese community in the...
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Easy Podcast - Day of the Dead in Ecuador, a celebration of life - Easy Español
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Every November 1st and 2nd, thousands of Ecuadoreans gather at cemeteries bringing food, flowers, candles, and personal objects of the deceased to celebrate Día de los Finados. The Day of the Dead celebration combines Ecuador's ancestral indigenous traditions with Catholic practices to create a unique celebration of life and death that strengths community bonds and keeps the memory of their dearly departed dear and near to their hearts. Click play to learn all about the special foods, flowers and traditions that make el Día de Muertos ecuatoriano one of its kind!
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Easy Podcast - Lola Álvarez Bravo, the photographer that captured the heart of Mexican life - Easy Español
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Lola Álvarez Bravo was the first Mexican female photographer. She learned the art and trade of photography from her renowned husband Manuel Álvarez Bravo, but soon she started to develop her own style. In an art world dominated by male artists, Lola made a name for herself by capturing the everyday life of post-revolution Mexico in black and white. Rural schools, street markets, children playing and workers hard-at-work rebuilding the country were some of her favorite topics in an ever-changing society. Click play to hear about the remarkable woman who captured the essence of daily...
info_outlineThe Chapulín Colorado is a Mexican fictional superhero very popular all over Latin America. El Chapulín is a beloved character created in the 1970s by Roberto Gomez Bolaño: Short, clumsy, not particularly good looking or strong, but with a good heart and noble, el Chapulín is an antihero character that won the hearts of Spanish-speaking audiences of all ages. Originally born as a parody of the invincible, superhuman American heroes, el Chapulín Colorado charmed audiences with his human flaws and big heart.
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