Episodes
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The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with a very special season on August 5. Listen to the trailer now!
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Marisa Rosales loved cars as a kid. But it wasn’t until she discovered lowriders as a young woman that she found a car community connected to her Mexican-American identity.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Juan Pablo grew up fascinated with bullfighting, a tradition in his home country of Spain. But when he discovers recorte — the art of bull dodging — he sees it as a thrilling, more humane alternative. He throws himself into the dangerous sport, risking his life every time he faces a bull.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Tango is Argentina’s most iconic cultural tradition. But for a hundred years, tangos have only been written from the perspective of men. The conductor of “La empoderada” or “The Empowered,” Argentina’s first all-female tango orchestra, is trying to change that.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Uruguay consumes more mate than any other country in the world. But for a hundred years, almost all of that mate has been imported. Now, Rodrigo Patrón is trying to bring back mate production in Uruguay, in a way that respects both the environment and the famous tea’s origins.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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A group of indigenous women from Bolivia go to great heights to show the world that mountaineering is for everyone — including cholitas who wear their traditional skirts and shawls with pride.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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After years of studying classical music overseas, a Peruvian composer returns home and decides to write an opera incorporating classical instruments as well as Andean ones like the zampoña and the quena — both types of flutes.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Cacao was once a cash crop for Costa Rica — until a fungus in the 1970’s wiped out over 80% of the country’s cacao trees. Today, Juan Pablo Buchert is trying to revive the industry, by promoting sustainability and fair trade.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Growing up, José Luis Hernández disliked lucha libre, the famous style of Mexican professional wrestling. So he never imagined that someday, he would be one of its biggest stars.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with new episodes on April 29. Listen to the trailer now!
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When a family friend told Dolores Fernández that she’d seen her on television, Dolores was sure there must be a mistake. But then Dolores saw the program for herself…and there she was. Except Dolores had never been on television. So who was this mystery woman?
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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María Campos falls in love with a stray dog who has a knack for leading protests — and becomes a global symbol of unity and strength in Chile's historic social uprising.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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After experiencing climate change-fueled wildfires in person, a young Spanish businessman searches for a solution to reforest the planet, with help from a tree-whispering monk.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Pushed away by growing insecurity and political unrest in her country, a Venezuelan woman follows her dream of moving to Georgia, USA. There, she faces a tough reality of the language barrier and harsh work conditions…obstacles she meets with a fighter's spirit.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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A tattoo parlor in Barcelona helps survivors of domestic violence start a new chapter in their lives.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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Eleven years ago, a young geologist named Sandra Jara became an unsung hero in the high-stakes race to rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners. Now, she’s telling her story.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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After a fortuitous encounter in Taiwan, two Mexican friends decide to transform their national symbol into an ethical alternative for the fashion industry.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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In one of the poorest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, a soccer coach helps girls fight for their right to play, building a feminist soccer league that becomes an example of inclusion in sports.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of “El gran robo argentino,” the first special mini-series from the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. Host and executive producer Martina Castro reveals the most intriguing secrets from this one-of-a-kind show — with a little help from those who made it possible.
If you want to hear the original music composed for this series, you can check it out here: http://bit.ly/3nIygi5 .The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with new episodes starting on January 21, 2021.
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The robbers are forced to face the consequences of their crime, and find themselves up against potentially lengthy prison sentences. While the evidence against them is damning, they hope to make the case for leniency by arguing that they were unarmed. But the prosecutors intend to show they are not the non-violent folk heroes the media have made them out to be.
A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
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