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Do you want to learn Spanish and travel? Learn Spanish and travel the world with Jim and May from Spanish and Go.
Advance your listening comprehension through incredible travel stories, cultural conversations, Spanish tips, and interviews with Spanish speakers from around the world.
You’ll hear natural conversational Spanish perfect for the intermediate or advanced Spanish learner. With Spanish and Go, not only will you supercharge your Spanish, but you’ll gain the tools to travel abroad with confidence.
May is a Spanish teacher from Mexico, and Jim is a gringo with a passion for adventure. Together they’ll help you take your Spanish to the next level.
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Episodes
621 episodes
¿Qué Pasó en México? Muerte del Mencho - What Happened in Mexico? The Death of El Mencho
After many of you reached out to ask if we were safe, we decided to dedicate this episode to explaining what really happened during the recent violence in states like Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. We break down the timeline of events—from the...
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Episode 309
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37:54
Breakdown: El Medio Tiempo del Super Tazón con Bad Bunny | The Superbowl Half-Time Show With Bad Bunny
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 308 - El Medio Tiempo del Super Tazón con Bad Bunny | The Superbowl Half-Time Show With Bad Bunny.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and ev...
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Episode 308
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El Medio Tiempo del Super Tazón con Bad Bunny - Superbowl Half-Time Show With Bad Bunny
We go beyond the music and analyze the deeper meaning behind Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. We share historical context about Puerto Rico’s political status, its colonial past, and what it means to be a U.S. territory without full representa...
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Episode 308
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26:52
Breakdown: Piropos en Español | Piropos in Spanish
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 307 - Piropos en Español | Piropos in Spanish.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala, at ...
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Episode 307
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Piropos en Español - Piropos in Spanish
We break down what a piropo actually is and why it’s more than just a romantic line — it’s a mix of language, humor, and culture. We share cute, funny, and cheesy examples you might hear in movies or conversations, and we also explain ...
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Episode 307
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20:48
Breakdown: Flor y Fauna en Yucatán con Flor Peraza | Flor & Fauna in Yucatan with Flor Peraza
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 306 - Flor y Fauna en Yucatán con Flor Peraza | Flor & Fauna in Yucatan with Flor Peraza.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every e...
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Episode 306
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Flor y Fauna en Yucatán con Flor Peraza - Flor & Fauna in Yucatan with Flor Peraza
We sit down with Flor, a local Spanish teacher with a background in biology and a master’s focus on ecology, to talk about her journey, her Yucatecan roots, and how she became part of our immersion program in Mérida. Together, we explore fascin...
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Episode 306
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Breakdown: Cómo Tomar el Camión en México | How to Take the Bus in Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 305 - Cómo Tomar el Camión en México | How to Take the Bus in Mexico.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our co...
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Episode 305
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Cómo Tomar el Camión en México - How to Take the Bus in Mexico
From figuring out which bus to take to knowing when and how to signal the driver, we walk you through the reality of using urban buses in Mexico. We talk about routes, schedules (or the lack of them), payment methods—from cash to modern app-bas...
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Episode 305
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Breakdown: ¿La Salsa Tabasco No Viene de Tabasco?
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 304 - ¿La Salsa Tabasco No Viene de Tabasco? | Tabasco Salsa Doesn't Come From Tabasco?Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode...
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Episode 304
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La salsa Tabasco no viene de Tabasco
From Cholula to Tabasco, we explore how some of the world’s most famous hot sauces are named after places they don’t actually come from. We break down the real origins of Tabasco sauce, how it was created in Louisiana using Tabasco chilies, and...
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Episode 304
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Breakdown: ¿Puede la IA Reemplazar el Aprendizaje de Idiomas? | Can AI Replace Language Learning?
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 303 - ¿Puede la IA Reemplazar el Aprendizaje de Idiomas? | Can AI Replace Language Learning?Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every ep...
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Episode 303
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¿Puede la IA Reemplazar el Aprendizaje de Idiomas? - Can AI Replace Language Learning?
We explore the growing fear that AI and instant translation tools make language learning unnecessary, and we explain why that mindset misses the point. From real-life cultural misunderstandings and gestures to sarcasm, tone, and relationship-bu...
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Episode 303
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Breakdown: La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte II | The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part II
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 302 - La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte II | The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part II.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every ep...
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Episode 302
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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 al...
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Episode 302
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Breakdown: México, Tierra de Maíz…y de Pan | Mexico, Land of Corn…and Bread
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 301 - México, Tierra de Maíz…y de Pan | Mexico, Land of Corn…and Bread.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our ...
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Episode 301
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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 h...
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Episode 301
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Breakdown: Especial Fin de Año | End of the Year Special
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 300 - Especial Fin de Año | End of the Year Special.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escal...
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Episode 300
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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 par...
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Episode 300
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Breakdown: Vocabulario Navideño | Essential Christmas Vocabulary
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 299 - Vocabulario Navideño Esencial | Essential Christmas Vocabulary.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our co...
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Episode 299
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Vocabulario Navideño Esencial - Essential Christmas Vocabulary
We walk you through essential Christmas words and traditions in Mexico, from nacimientos and Christmas trees to poinsettias, piñatas, and festive street decorations. We also explore classic holiday food and drinks like tamales, ponche, rompope,...
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Episode 299
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28:56
Breakdown: La Sobremesa | La Sobremesa
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 1298 – La Sobremesa | La Sobremesa.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala, at spanishandg...
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Episode 298
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16:50
La Sobremesa - La Sobremesa
We break down what la sobremesa really is, why almost everyone in Mexico practices it (even if they don’t name it), and how it contrasts with the fast-paced dining culture many of us grew up with. We also explore its historical roots in Spain, ...
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Episode 298
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Breakdown: La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México | The Store on Every Corner of Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 297 – La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México | The Store on Every Corner of Mexico.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joi...
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Episode 297
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La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México - The Store on Every Corner of Mexico
We dive into the surprising reach of Oxxo, from its 22,000+ stores across Mexico to its rapid growth in countries like Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. We discuss the 2,500 products you can find in a single location, the ready-to-eat foods, a...
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Episode 297
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