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Del Taco al Tango is a show about the various cultural difference in Latin America; from Mexico to Argentina and everything in between! In this series, we will have guests from around Latin American sharing their slang, their national dishes, their jokes, and much more! We are trying not only to help you learn Spanish, but also to help you understand how we think, talk, and behave in the Spanish-speaking world.
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Del taco al tango - Soccer in Spain
What does a Spanish chico, a Mexican chica and an Irish lad have in common? It can only be a love for the greatest sport in the world: Fútbol! Special guest Mikel faces off with Liliana for a mini Barcelona-Real Madrid derby and with tensions guaranteed to rise between the two supporters, Ross, the neutral football fanatic, is brought in to referee the battle. Listen to the 3 amigos as they talk about Spanish football's best teams, crazy fans and even learn what a "pichichi'" is?
Del taco al tango - Get to know JP
Who exactly is SpanishPod's gregarious host, JP? In today’s show we'll learn a little about the one and only Juan Patricio. With his little sister, Heather, in town, we thought it would be a great opportunity to dish the dirt on the big man! Find out how the man behind the mike is really an artist at heart, and lots more, in Del taco al tango!
Del taco al tango - Salsa Cubana
It's time for salsa! And we're not talking chips and salsa, we're talking about the rich tradition of percussion, horns, and passion that you just can't help moving your hips to! We'll give a brief history of salsa music and dancing, and Lili will tell us about her harrowing experiences with the la rueda de casino.
Del taco al tango - Amor sin destino, Episode II
By popular request, here's our second installment of Amor sin destino, SpanishPod's very own telenovela. Follow the exploits, the passion, and the overacting of Carlota Magdalena, Fernando Tabasco, Claudio Rigoberto, and a new character this week: Dr. Dolores Perpetua.
Del taco al tango - Sopa de caracol
Alberto joins us in Studio Fiesta to talk about his native Honduras. We talk a little about Tegucigalpa as a travel destination, Honduran slang, food, and Punta, the music of the Garifunas.
Del taco al tango - Basque Country Bonanza
Estibalitz joins Lili and JP to talk about her native Basque country in the northeast corner of Spain. Esti describes the culture, the cuisine, and even gives us a sample of the mysterious language! We'll hear about Basque cider houses, and traditional Basque sports. In fact, Esti gives us an in-studio demonstration of one of the Basque feats-of-strength contests. Txotx!
Del taco al tango - A Spaniard in Shanghai
José Álvarez Días, correspondent for the Spanish-language wire service EFE, stops by our studios to tell us a little bit about the culture and slang. In addition, he shares some of his experiences as a journalist in Asia.
Shortly after this interview was recorded, José wrote an article about SpanishPod, which went out over the wire and was picked up all over the Spanish-speaking world! Find links to that article here.
Del taco al tango - Christmas Traditions
Even though Christmas is behind us, the Christmas season is still if full swing, especially for our Latino friends! We'll hear Lili tell John and JP all about las Posadas, la Nochebuena, la Misa de gallo, el Día de los Inocentes, los pastorelas, la rosca, el Día de la Candelaria... Also, Lili promised us all tamales... hope you're hungry!
Del taco al tango - Mexican Telenovelas: Amor sin destino (parte I)
Admit it! You love them! You love the Mexican soap operas, the telenovelas that you see on the Spanish channel. The drama, the romance, the betrayal...
This week, on Del taco al tango, SpanishPod presents "Amor sin destino," our very own telenovela! Or would that be, technically, a podcast-novela? Enjoy!
Del taco al tango - Meet The Parents
Today you'll meet our friend Nino, who is not latino himself--he's from Germany, actually. But he's dating a latina, and he has notice some important cultural differences that will arise when dating a latina. You'll want to hear his observations, as well as his special announcement... a Del taco al tango exclusive!
