Los mejores podcasts de This American Life (2024)

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The Conquest of Chile - Part Two 20:42

24m ago20:42

20:42

After all his difficulties preparing for his expedition, Valdivia was finally ready to march down into central Chile. While what he found there wasn't as inhospitable as his countrymen back in Peru believed it to be, it wasn't easy either. The first years of his new colony were a constant struggle to survive as setbacks came from every direction. S…

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The Conquest of Chile - Part One 20:03

3d ago20:03

20:03

Today we start a series on the conquest of Chile. In today's episode we introduce the main protagonists, and the difficulties preparing for a venture which most Spaniards thought was madness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…

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The Bayano Wars 17:05

11d ago17:05

17:05

Almost at the same time that Miguel de Buria was founding his brief free kingdom, another man was doing the same in Panama. Bayano would prove to be even more of a problem for the Spanish than his counterpart in Venezuela. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://red…

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The Aztec Myths - An Interview with Camilla Townsend 27:43

18d ago27:43

27:43

Today's episode is an interview with Camilla Townsend about her new book The Aztec Myths. In it we discuss the origins of the Aztec, the workings of their calendar, the codices which provide us with a vital insight into the Aztec world, and how Aztec religious practices were impacted by Christianity after the conquest. The book can be pre-ordered h…

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King Miguel de Buria 16:36

25d ago16:36

16:36

By 1550 the slave trade had begun to form an important part of Spain's imperial economy, and increasing numbers of people were being imported to work in its plantations and mines. Where there are slaves however, there is resistance and in Venezuela a group managed to break free and form their independent settlement. This is the story of Miguel de B…

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De Coronado and the Search for the Cities of Gold - Part 3 20:07

1M ago20:07

20:07

After wasting a lot of time and money following rumours of riches and precious metals, De Coronado had a choice to make - go home, try to make the best of what he had found, or set off on another wild goose chase. The link to the article about the new research into De Coronado's route: https://knowridge.com/2024/02/scientists-discover-possible-coro…

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De Coronado and the Search for the Cities of Gold - Part 2 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

De Coronado set off to try and find Cibola following de Nizza's dubious directions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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De Coronado and the Search for the Cities of Gold - Part 1 16:47

2M ago16:47

16:47

El Dorado wasn't the only mythical city which was inspiring the Spanish to march out into the unknown. Somewhere beyond the deserts of northern Mexico, it was thought that there was another. Today we follow de Coronado as he begins his search for the golden city of Cibola, and reunite with Estevanico who we met on the Narvaez expedition. Support th…

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Latin America's Democratic Crusade - An Interview with Allen Wells 43:31

3M ago43:31

43:31

Today we have a special episode - an interview with Allen Wells about his new book Latin America's Democratic Crusade. Allen's book examines the 20th century and argues that, despite the preoccupations within the USA about the Cold War, for many inside the region a different battle was playing out. Not Communism versus Capitalism, but democracy ver…

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The Conquest of the Yucatan - Part 3 20:33

4M ago20:33

20:33

After finding it such hard going, today the Montejos will finish their conquest. That doesn't mean that it will be easy however, to go forwards they will have to take some more steps backwards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O…

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The Conquest of the Yucatan - Part 2 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

Montejo came back for another go at conquering the Yucatan, and this time he decided to approach it from a different angle. Would he be any more successful this time? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c…

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The Conquest of the Yucatan - Part 1 19:55

5M ago19:55

19:55

The Yucatan peninsula formed a big unconquered space between several of the Spanish empire's most important colonies. In 1526 a man named Francisco de Montejo decided it was time to try and bring it under his control. Upon arrival, he faced a difficult natural environment and a Maya population who had no intention of giving up their sovereignty. Su…

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82. The Silver River 22:06

6M ago22:06

22:06

While the Spanish were expanding across South America, there was a vast gap in the land they controlled. The River Plate looked like a promising place for would-be conquistadors, and was only a matter of time before somebody tried to conquer it. Doing so turned out to be much more difficult that anticipated. Support this podcast at — https://redcir…

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The Captaincies of Brazil 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

After a long period of ignoring the Americas, eventually Portugal made it's first efforts to colonise the land they had been allotted in Brazil. It would be a patchy and difficult process, but eventually they managed to establish an administration on which they could start to build. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american…

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The Land of Cinnamon 26:15

7M ago26:15

26:15

With the Spanish expanding into the north west corner of South America, aspiring conquistadors were on the look out for new lands which they could conquer. One of these, Francisco de Orellana, set out on an expedition to find the mythical land of cinnamon, said to be somewhere to the east. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-a…

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Klein Venedig - Part 2 23:54

7M ago23:54

23:54

Now that the German bankers had control of Venezuela, it's time to find out what they did with it. This episode covers the succession of governors who were put in charge of the colony, and their largely unsuccessful expeditions into the interior Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising…

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Klein Venedig - Part 1 21:25

8M ago21:25

21:25

What links an oil rich nation in the north of South America, the Italian city of Venice, and a German banking family? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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77. The Fall of the Muisca 24:20

9M ago24:20

24:20

Quesada and Belalcazar make their way from different directions, up into Central Colombia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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Into El Dorado 22:44

9M ago22:44

22:44

The land which connected the Spanish heartland in the Caribbean with Pizarro's new conquest in Peru - what we call Colombia today - was still unknown to the Spanish, and for all the riches of they had discovered in the Inca empire, it was here that the gold they craved was to be found in abundance. In this episode we look at the first attempts to m…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 14 27:24

10M ago27:24

27:24

Today we bring the series to a close. We deal with the final twists of Spanish factional politics, and tell the story of the Neo-Inca State. We also find out what happened to all the remaining characters. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 13 22:36

11M ago22:36

22:36

With Manco retreating to Vilcabamba, the scene was set for Pizarro and Almagro to fight it out for control of Peru. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 12 24:21

12M ago24:21

24:21

When Almagro returned to Peru, he found a situation which offered both danger and opportunity. Would Manco's rebellion force him to put aside his rivalry with Pizarro, or would he seek to use it to his advantage? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 11 20:07

1y ago20:07

20:07

De Almagro leaves Peru to attempt a conquest of his own Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 10 20:59

1y ago20:59

20:59

The Spanish fight for their very survival in Cusco, and the Inca attacks spread out across the empire. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 9 17:25

1y ago17:25

17:25

Things were looking good for the Spanish, but they were about to face the biggest challenge yet of their campaign in Peru. Manco Inca was about to make the jump from puppet emperor to real one, and lead the Inca into rebellion Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https:/…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 8 16:57

1y ago16:57

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Having ensconced themselves in Cusco, the Spanish set about consolidating their position, and De Almagro went north to search for Quizquiz. Along the way he would have to deal with some unexpected interlopers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 7 18:09

1+ y ago18:09

18:09

With the death of Atahualpa, the Inca empire needed a new leader, and Pizarro needed a way to maintain the power he had managed to win for himself. Everyone marched to Cusco to try and resolve the issue of who would control Peru. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: http…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 6 17:44

1+ y ago17:44

17:44

Atahualpa and Pizarro adjust to the situation they now find themselves in, and a strange state a stasis emerges as they plot their next moves Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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66. The Enlightened Patrolman - An Interview with Nicole von Germeten 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

In today's episode I speak to Nicole von Germeten about her new book The Enlightened Patrolman. The Enlightened Patrolmen focuses on a proto-police force in Colonial Mexico City, and uses primary sources to examine both the day to day lives of these men, and the larger socio-political ideas behind their work. In the process it brings the streets of…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 5 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

17:10

Things come to a head at Cajamarca as Pizarro and Atahualpa meet for the first time. Apologies for the sound quality of this episode! I only discovered upon editing that there are a few car horns and dog barks which I was unable to remove. I wanted to get it out rather than re-record and delay putting it up. I will make sure to find a quieter place…

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 4 15:45

1+ y ago15:45

15:45

The Latin American History Podcast is finally back. In today's episode the conquest properly begins, as Pizarro arrives back in Peru. As I mentioned in today's episode, the audio quality might not always be the highest as I am recorded wherever I can find a reasonably quiet place in noisy Latin America. This is particularly true of this and the nex…

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8. El legado de Chalino 38:48

2y ago38:48

38:48

En el último episodio de la temporada explicaremos cuál es el verdadero legado de Chalino. Su música revolucionó un género musical que apenas comenzaba. Pero también cambió para siempre la relación entre los artistas que interpretan narcocorridos y el crimen organizado que es inspiración, y mecenas, del género. Al final, entenderemos cómo fue que u…

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8. Life After Death 43:06

2y ago43:06

43:06

In the last episode of the season, we explore Chalino's legacy 30 years after his death. His music revolutionized the corrido genre and gave Mexican-Americans an icon of their own. But it also forever changed the relationship between the artists who perform narcocorridos and organized crime and, some argue, paved the way for the normalization of vi…

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7. La teoría de la venganza 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

Con un contrato discográfico bajo la mano, Chalino es invitado a dar un show en Culiacán, Sinaloa. Algunos rumoraban que lo habían amenzada con no volver a pisar el estado después de un crimen que cometió. Sin embargo, Chalino no deja pasar los miles de dólares que le ofrecen por cantar en su tierra. En este episodio exploraremos una teoría basada …

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7. The Revenge Theory 44:20

2y ago44:20

44:20

With a new record deal in hand, Chalino is invited to play a few shows in Culiacán, Sinaloa. He's warned not to go because it's a trap. But Chalino doesn't pass up the chance to cash out and sing in his native land. In this episode, an in-depth look at Chalino's final moments. Plus, we explore a final theory about who orchestrated Chalino's murder …

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6. La fama y el narco 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

Chalino sobrevive el tiroteo y su fama crece rápidamente en el norte de México y en Estados Unidos. Para muchos este evento confirmaba los rumores sobre su vida recia y pasa de ser visto como un tipo que canta sobre narcos, a un narco que canta. Pero la fama no es tan buena compañera cuando parece que tu cabeza tiene precio. En este episodio explor…

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6. Of Fame And Narcos 43:17

2y ago43:17

43:17

Chalino survives the Coachella shooting and his fame grows rapidly in northern Mexico and in the United States. For many, the shooting was proof that Chalino wasn't just a guy who sings about drug traffickers, but a badass outlaw himself. However, fame is a dangerous thing when your head has a price. In this episode we explore the delicate relation…

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5. La teoría de Coachella 38:49

2y ago38:49

38:49

Existen muchos rumores sobre la vida recia de Chalino, pero hay uno que está comprobado en su totalidad: la balacera en Coachella. Aunque parece el guión de una película, Chalino se agarra a balazos durante un concierto en el Valle de Coachella. El enfrentamiento termina con el atacante detenido y con Chalino herido por dos balas. Esta teoría dice …

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5. The Coachella Theory 39:28

2y ago39:28

39:28

In a story that seems straight out of a movie, Chalino gets into a wild west-style shootout in the middle of his own concert in California's Coachella Valley. The confrontation ends with one person dead, the attacker arrested, multiple concert-goers injured and Chalino wounded by two bullets. Instantly, rumors swirl that the attacker was a cartel h…

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4. La teoría de la canción maldita 38:48

2y ago38:48

38:48

Chalino termina en una cárcel de Tijuana. Pero contrario a lo que se podría creer, estar tras las rejas lo hizo descubrir su talento como compositor de narcorridos. Meses después es liberado y regresa a los Estados Unidos para grabar sus primeros cassettes. Él mismo los vendía y poco a poco comenzó a ganar popularidad entre sus paisanos. Y de acuer…

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4. The One Bad Song Theory 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

Chalino returns to Mexico and ends up in a Tijuana prison. But being behind bars leads him to discover his talent as a songwriter, and in prison he begins writing songs for local outlaws. After he is released, Chalino returns to the United States to record his first cassettes. He begins selling his music and gains popularity among Mexicans in South…

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3. La teoría del triángulo amoroso 33:10

2y ago33:10

33:10

Chalino y su hermano huyen hacia los Estados Unidos después de la balacera en una fiesta. En California, ambos realizan varios trabajos, algunos de ellos fuera de la ley. También ahí es donde Chalino conoce a un narcotraficante local obsesionado con Don Corleone y con dos brazos prostéticos. En este episodio exploraremos una teoría que afirma que a…

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3. The Love Triangle Theory 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

Chalino and his brother flee to the United States after the party in which he stalks his sister's attackers. When Chalino arrives in California, he meets a local drug lord with two prosthetic arms and an obsession with old mafia movies. In this episode we explore a love triangle theory that involves Chalino, a mob boss and his girlfriend and we'll …

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2. La teoría de la fiesta 40:56

2y ago40:56

40:56

Chalino creció rodeado de violencia en un humilde pueblo en Sinaloa. Pero su vida cambia cuando un grupo de hombres agreden a su hermana. Desde ese día promete vengarla. Y lo hará años después, cuando le regalan su primera pistola y acecha a uno de los atacantes en una fiesta. Este evento da pie a la primera teoría sobre quién podría ser el asesino…

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2. The Fiesta Theory 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

Chalino grew up surrounded by violence in a humble town in Sinaloa. But his life takes a turn for the worse when a group of men attack his sister. That day he promises to avenge her. Years later, when he is given his first pistol, Chalino is believed to have stalked one of the attackers at a party. This event gives rise to the first theory about wh…

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1. La nota de muerte 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

Chalino Sánchez canta sobre el escenario “Alma enamorada” y el público sinaloense canta con él. Es la mejor noche de su carrera hasta que alguien le entrega una nota. Su rostro cambia: está pálido y su sonrisa desaparece. Esa noche, después del show, Chalino será ejecutado. A través de su último concierto, conoceremos quién fue este cantante que se…

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1. Death Note 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

Narcocorrido superstar Chalino Sánchez sings to a sold out crowd for the first time in Sinaloa. It's the best night of his career until someone hands him a note. His face turns pale and his smile slowly disappears. That night, after the show, Chalino will be executed. But who killed him and why? We begin a journey to understand Chalino's life and i…

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Introducing Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez - Trailer 1:00

2y ago1:00

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A show that examines the extraordinary life of the “King of Corridos” and attempts to unravel the mystery of his death. Coming next week to all podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Sonoro | Futuro Studios

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Presentamos Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez - Trailer 1:00

2y ago1:00

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Un show que explora la extraordinaria vida del "Rey de los Corridos" e intenta resolver el misterio de su muerte. Disponible a partir de la siguiente semana, en cualquier plataforma de podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Sonoro | Futuro Studios

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The Conquest of Peru - Part 3 25:32

2+ y ago25:32

25:32

In today's episode we look at what was going on within the Inca empire in the lead up to the conquest. To help with this, Nicholas Machinski of A History of the Inca podcast joins us to share his specialist knowledge. You can find his podcast on his website or wherever you get your podcasts from: https://ahistoryoftheinca.wordpress.com/ Support thi…

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