Spanish Minds Podcast
This podcast is tailored for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who are eager to enhance their listening comprehension and expand their vocabulary through a wide array of original and creative content.
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Episodes
63 episodes
Can You Guess This Sport in Spanish? 🏓
The Vocabulary GoldmineRegardless of whether you guessed correctly, the episode is packed with vocabulary you'll actually use:La cancha — The court. This is your go-to word for almost any playing surface in Latin A...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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8:44
What is this Game? | Learn Spanish Through Guessing Games
This popular American game doesn't exist in Argentina! What game is it?Along the way, you'll pick up real vocabulary used in natural conversation:🗣️ Palabras clave / Key Vocabulary:Lanzar — to throwAgujero — holeBo...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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6:27
Can You Guess This Sport in Spanish? 🏐 Health & Fitness Series
Welcome to a brand new Spanish Minds series — Salud, Ejercicio y Nutrición! In this first episode, Will teams up with Clara, an Argentine Spanish teacher with over 10 years of experience, for a fun and informal conversation about health, ...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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6:59
Why English Needs These Spanish Words | Desvelado & Friolento Explained
Ever stayed up all night and felt like a zombie the next day? In Spanish, there's ONE word for that: desvelado. 😴In Part 2 of this series, we're diving into more Spanish words that English desperately needs—words that capture feelings a...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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6:48
Untranslatable Spanish Words That Will Change How You Think | Sobremesa & More
Some feelings and moments are so uniquely captured in Spanish that English simply has no word for them. In this episode, we explore three beautiful Spanish words that reveal how language shapes the way we experience life.🌟 Words We Cove...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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11:12
Preguntas para Profesora Daniela | Propósitos del 2026
Hola, amigos! In this casual conversation, Profesora Daniela answers questions about her healthy habits and goals for 2026. This is real, unscripted Spanish — perfect for learners who want to hear natural conversation between native and interme...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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3:25
Talking About Tomorrow: 3 Ways to Express the Future in Spanish
Welcome to 2026! In this episode, Will and Profesora Daniela break down three different ways to talk about the future in Spanish — and when to use each one. Whether you're making New Year's resolutions, planning a trip, or just drea...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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9:30
Brindando por el Futuro - Tradiciones, Familia y el Arte de Celebrar
Are family traditions disappearing—or just evolving? In this episode, we talk about the passionate generational debate happening at millions of family tables across the Spanish-speaking world.From Argentina's asado as a social institutio...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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12:36
Argentina vs USA: 5 MORE Cultural Differences That Will Surprise You 🇦🇷🇺🇸
We're back with Part 2! Profesora Daniela shares even more surprising cultural differences between Argentina and the United States—from how people greet each other to attitudes about time, food, and daily life.Whether you're planning a t...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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10:51
Christmas in Argentina vs USA — What's REALLY Different?
In this episode, Will and Profesora Daniela reunite to explore how Christmas celebrations differ between Argentina and the United States. Spoiler: one country has snow and cozy fireplaces... the other has beach weather and a very sweaty Santa.<...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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9:22
La Sobremesa de un Mes....The Soul of Colombian Christmas
What happens when an entire culture transforms the holiday season into one giant sobremesa—that beloved Latin tradition of lingering at the table long after the meal is over? In this episode, we explore why la Navidad colombiana
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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14:10
Essential Argentinian Gestures You NEED to Know - Speak Like an Argentinian Without Saying a Word 🇦🇷
Think you can communicate in Argentina just by speaking Spanish? Think again! 🙌In this video, Profesora Daniela teaches Will the most common Argentinian gestures that locals use every single day. From expressing disbelief to signaling "...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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6:26
Why the World Cup Stops EVERYTHING in Latin America
What happens when an entire continent stops for a football match? Profesora Daniela dives deep into the cultural significance of the World Cup and other major championships in Spanish-speaking countries—and why these events mean so much more th...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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9:23
El aire libre - Argentina's Adventure Sports 🇦🇷
Think you know Argentine sports? Think again! 🤯Forget what you've learned in textbooks. Join Profesora Daniela as she take you deep into the non-traditional outdoor sports and activities that Argentines are passionate about—from high-altitu...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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8:15
Explora Deportes y Aventura al Aire Libre - Sports and outdoor activities...
Who says learning Spanish can't be ACTIVE? This October, we're diving into the world of SPORTS and OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in Spanish-speaking countries! 🌎What's happening:⚽ Learn sports vocabulary that actually matters🏃♀️ Discover outd...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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4:49
Por vs Para Made Simple
¡Hola estudiantes! 🌟 In this week’s Spanish Minds Quick Tip, Profesora Daniela reveals her foolproof method for finally mastering por vs para.👉 You’ll learn:•The simple logic behind por (reason, exchange) vs para (destination, purpo...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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6:48
This Spanish Poetry Trick Memorizes Vocabulary for LIFE
¿Want to supercharge your Spanish vocabulary AND connect with the culture? 🎭✨ In today's Quick Tip, Daniela reveals the "Emotion First, Words Second" method that makes Spanish poetry your secret learning weapon!🔥 What You'll Learn:W...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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7:33
Master “POR” in Spanish: 5 Phrases You’ll Actually Use Every Day
Most English speakers think por just means “for,” but in real conversations, that translation falls apart. These 5 phrases are shortcuts to sounding fluent, polite, and confident:• How to explain “that’s why” without overthinking gramma...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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6:04
LLEVAR vs TRAER: The Direction Trick That Ends Confusion Forever! 🎯
¿Confused about when to use LLEVAR vs TRAER? You're not alone! This quick tip will solve this Spanish mystery with our simple direction trick.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The ONE rule that makes llevar vs traer crystal clearMem...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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5:33
Stop Struggling with Spanish Books! Find Your Literary Twin in 60 Seconds ✨ | Quick Tips
¿Tired of Spanish reading lists that don't click with you? 📚 Today's Quick Tips revolutionizes how you approach Spanish literature – instead of forcing yourself through "recommended classics," discover which Spanish author actually thinks like ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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5:32
🔍 Spanish Reading Hack: Become a "Word Detective"
🔍 Stop interrupting your Spanish reading every 5 seconds!Daniela reveals the "Context Clues Superpower" that native speakers use automatically - and how YOU can master it! Learn to read Spanish like a detective, using surrounding text to de...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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5:50
Struggling with SER vs ESTAR? You're not alone! 🇪🇸
Struggling with SER vs ESTAR? You're not alone! 🇪🇸In this Monday Quick Tip, we break down the ultimate Spanish identity crisis with the simplest trick ever: think of SER as your Spanish ID card (permanent traits) and ESTAR as your mood ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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5:25
🤔 Spanish Has 2 Ways to Say "I Like" - Caer Bien vs Gustar (Don't Mix Them Up!)
English just says "I like" for everything - but Spanish gives you beautiful precision that English doesn't even have words for! Learn the crucial difference between "caer bien" and "gustar" and why saying "Mi médico me gusta mucho" might give p...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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4:24
How Spanish Speakers REALLY Talk About Age!
🎉 Stop making this common age mistake in Spanish! Most English speakers get this wrong, but Spanish has a beautiful, poetic way to talk about birthdays and age that will change how you think about getting older.✅ Why "Soy 32 años" sound...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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4:35
Echar! 5 Spanish Expressions You NEED to Know | Quick Tips
Are you tired of trying to translate "echar" literally and getting nowhere? In this Quick Tips episode, Will and Profesora Daniela break down the 5 most important "echar" expressions that you'll hear everywhere in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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5:36