Duolingo Spanish Podcast

A nomad cyclist embarks on a 1,700 mile journey from Mexico City to Colorado, finding a community he never wants to leave. He sets up a makeshift bike repair shop and eventually starts his own bike shop in a small mining town. Reflecting on his success, he shares personal experiences and invites listeners to follow his latest adventure.

Juan Pablo, a bullfighting enthusiast who discovers the thrill of bull dodging as a more humane alternative. Juan shares his journey in bullfighting, the declining popularity of the tradition, and his exhilarating experience participating in a nighttime bullfight. The podcast also discusses bullfighting techniques, the intelligence of bulls, and the role of matadors.

Photographer Aldo Gracia captures the canine capital of Mexico City, La Condesa, and its dog-friendly attractions like Parque Mexico and Avenida Aam Cervam. The importance of dogs in fostering connections in the neighborhood is also highlighted. Plus, the hosts discuss their Mexican and Brazilian backgrounds and share a heartwarming story about a roommate's dog.

Conservationist Washington Tapia and his bond with the endangered Galápagos tortoises is highlighted. Exploring the ecologically diverse Galapagos Islands, breeding center challenges, Lonesome George's story, rediscovered species, and upcoming challenges are discussed.

A Peruvian writer and his dog Piji embark on a journey to the United States. Marco faces challenges in his new restaurant job but finds the courage to pursue his dreams. The podcast also explores Peehee's unique appearance and adaptation to different environments. Marco shares updates on his move to Chile and his upcoming book about Piji.

The upcoming season of the podcast focuses on tales about animals, including stories about the Andean bear and a frog named Romeo.

As a child, Dr. Linda Valencia was fascinated by her grandmother, a traditional healer in Guatemala. But after choosing a different path and becoming a medical doctor, Linda realized that she could integrate the best parts of her grandmother's practices into modern medicine, in order to transform healthcare across Guatemala. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/42fEwT6.

In El Salvador, waist loom weaving is a revered craft, historically undertaken by women — until Ronald Vega had to take over the job from his sick mother, becoming the first man in his family, and his country, to practice this ancestral technique. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3MKjZBs.

In May 2019, twenty Paraguayan soccer players traveled from their hometown to Asunción, the nation’s capital, to play the most important game of their lives. Led by their captain, José Elías Argaña, they were the first indigenous team to qualify to Paraguay’s national soccer league.  A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3BhJ8Nj.

Dr. Magaly Blas trades the security of a city hospital job for a post in the Amazon, where she serves pregnant women who don't have access to modern healthcare. But when Magaly discovers that she, too, is pregnant, her work takes on a whole new level of meaning. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3Lz086z.