Best Boricua Podcasts (2025)

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La New Boricua Podcast Episode 1 Soy De Aquí Como El Coquí Ft. Michael Kelly 36:10

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7d ago36:10

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The very first full official episode of La New Boricua Podcast! #boricua #puertorican #puertoricanpodcast #puertorico #puertoricandiasporaBy Scarlett Alicea

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Christmas in Las Vegas! 1:03:46

1d ago1:03:46

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Send us a text In this special episode, Nancy & Chris chat about the holidays in Las Vegas. There's something for everyone, such as: Cowboy Christmas, Bellagio Conservatory, Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, Krampus House, and more! 2nd intro song by artist rediskasound: https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-backgroun-country-christmas-music-425385/ Pleas…

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Opening Episode 1 of La New Boricua podcast with a prayer of gratitude and blessings 3:29

7d ago3:29

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We opened the first episode of the pod with a prayer before and we wanted to share this special moment with you. So grateful for the opportunity to share our voices, connect, and reflect on our experiences as Puerto Ricans. #boricua #lanewboricua #puertorican #puertoricandiaspora #puertoricoBy Scarlett Alicea

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La New Boricua: Reclaiming My Puerto Rican Roots (New Podcast Preview Episode) 12:21

14d ago12:21

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Scarlett Alicea introduces La New Boricua and shares her personal journey reconnecting with Puerto Rican identity after growing up in the United States. She explains the podcast’s mission to help listeners reclaim and preserve Boricua culture, whether they were born on the island or finding their roots from abroad. Scarlett talks about being half P…

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Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA 1:24:42

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Send us a text Nancy & Chris are back to chat about the holidays in the US and PR. We talk about our own family traditions, from Christmas gifts in garbage bags to The Feast of the Seven Fishes. We conclude with some fun trivia. Come hang! Merry Christmas! Nancy y Chris regresan para hablar del espíritu navideño en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico.…

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This Giving Tuesday, Futuro reflects back on 2025 39:00

23d ago39:00

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It’s been quite the year, for the United States and for Futuro Media. At Latino USA, we’re bringing you in-depth reporting from the front lines. At Futuro Studios, we’re developing ground-breaking shows like La Brega Season 3, which is set to premiere early next year. In this special Giving Tuesday episode, Futuro Media founder Maria Hinojosa refle…

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S5: E7 - The Afterlife Episode 52:44

24d ago52:44

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Join Posers Gabriela Burgos and Josie Meléndez as they review films that explore religion and what comes after this life aka the afterlife. Films mentioned include Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Eternity, and The Testament of Ann Lee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @FilmPosers, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for inte…

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Gratitude in the Grind (Gratitude Series: Part 3 of 3) 24:26

29d ago24:26

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We're in part three of our gratitude series, and this one's about what happens when life is grinding you down. When you're exhausted, burnt out, working different shifts, tag-teaming everything, and somehow your partner ends up last on the list. We've been there. We went through a long stretch where we were both so deep in the grind we almost lost …

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The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part Three- Korean War, 1950) 38:48

30d ago38:48

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Send us a text The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part Three covers 1950, including Operation PORTREX, their entry into the Korean War, their heroism and victories on the battl…

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Gratitude Without Guilt (Gratitude Series: Part 2 of 3) 27:50

1M ago27:50

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You can be grateful for what your parents gave you and still need something different for yourself. Both can be true. In this episode, we get real about the weight immigrant and first/second-gen kids carry; the guilt that comes with gratitude when your parents sacrificed everything so you could have more. We talk about obligation versus choice, the…

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When Traditions Collide (Gratitude Series Part 1 of 3) 18:08

1M ago18:08

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We're kicking off our 3-part gratitude series this November, and we're starting where it matters most: the dinner table. Thanksgiving hits different when you're first or second-gen. Your parents tried to blend in with turkey and stuffing, but the rice and beans still showed up. The pancit made an appearance. The traditions collided. And honestly? T…

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My conversation with Daniel Massa! 1:23:04

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Send us a text Introducing Daniel Massa, a talented and humble composer, healthcare worker, digital content creator - and proud BoricuameRican. We sit down for a lighthearted chat about music, family, culture, and being Puerto Rican. Hang out with us today - and please follow Daniel and his music! https://www.facebook.com/massaiii https://pixabay.c…

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The Hupia Spirit of Taíno Legend - Happy Halloween & Day of the Dead! 11:44

2M ago11:44

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Send us a text What did the native people of Puerto Rico believe about the afterlife? It's fun, quirky, beautiful - and profound. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big th…

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Love Across Cultural Boundaries: When Two Worlds Become One 57:46

2M ago57:46

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In this episode, we get real about what it takes to love someone from a different culture. From navigating family pressure and religious differences to blending traditions and raising multicultural kids; we break it all down. This isn't theory. This is our life. What We Cover: • Why people date within their culture (and why that's changing) • The r…

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Para Halloween: El Fantasma de La Llorona (en español) 6:30

2M ago6:30

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Send us a text La leyenda de La Llorona, una esposa desconsolada que ahogó a sus propios hijos como venganza hacia su marido infiel. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big…

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The 10% Trap: When Attraction Shows You What's Missing 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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Just because you said I do doesn't mean your eyes stop working. Attraction doesn't end when you get married. It just changes what you do with it. In this episode, we get raw about attraction in marriage. That pull you feel toward someone else. The spark that shows up uninvited. What it's really showing you about yourself and your relationship. You'…

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Un cuento para Halloween: El Jacho Centeno (en español) 7:43

2M ago7:43

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Send us a text Una alma condenada a vagar por las playas de Puerto Rico pagando por sus pecados. Special thanks to Daniel Massa - https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ - whose music was used in this episode! CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…

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Just a Friend? The Remix on Boundaries and Trust. 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Friendship inside love can be beautiful until it starts to feel blurry. In this episode we talk about what happens when “just a friend” starts sounding different. We unpack boundaries, emotional safety, and how our pasts, cultures, and attachment styles shape what feels threatening or secure in a relationship. From same sex friendships to coworkers…

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Sneak Peek: How we make La Brega 4:05

2M ago4:05

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We have a sneak peek of our latest bonus episode for Futuro+ members. Alana and OG La Brega producer Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino break down how they make the show in two languages – something rarely done in podcasting. Plus, hear never before heard audio. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and…

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The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part Two) 25:45

3M ago25:45

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Send us a text The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic, mostly Puerto Rican, unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part Two covers the operations in Europe during World War II, including one soldier’s account of fighting the Germans in the M…

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After the Storm 48:03

3M ago48:03

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Storms have hit our marriage. Illness. Betrayal. Grief. Money struggles. Parenting crises. We learned the hardest part is not always the storm itself. It is the aftershocks when the dust settles and you are left asking, what now? In this episode of The Love Suite Podcast we open up about the storms we have survived. From our son Caleb’s near fatal …

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My conversation with Noel “DJ Speedy” Mercado! 58:17

3M ago58:17

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Send us a text Noel "Speedy" Mercado is a legend in the Latin music scene. For almost 40 years you’ve been hearing his signature “WEPAAAAA!” Based in NYC, his impressive resume includes radio personality, DJ, promoter, sports announcer, interviewer, producer, event host, podcaster, and more! Speedy and I chatted about a lot of different things, inc…

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Money, Marriage, and the Mindset of Legacy 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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In this episode of The Love Suite, Steve and Grace get raw about one of the biggest tests in any relationship. MONEY. From childhood memories of Vienna sausages, rice and ketchup, and balikbayan boxes, to hustling through multiple jobs and checking each other’s bills before marriage, they reveal how money is never just about dollars. It’s about tru…

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Big News from La Brega 7:02

3M ago7:02

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Wepa! We’ve got big news for you: La Brega is back, directly from Futuro Studios! We’re in production right now on a third season and it’ll hit your headphones soon. In the meantime, we have a hint on what’s coming this season. So hit play to find out! Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and …

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¡Buenas noticias de La Brega! 7:32

3M ago7:32

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¡Wepa! Te traemos buenas noticias: ¡Regresa La Brega! Y llega directamente desde Futuro Studios. Estamos produciendo la tercera temporada, que podrás escuchar muy pronto. Pero, mientras, te dejamos algunas pistas de por dónde irán los nuevos episodios. ¡Dale play, pa que te enteres! ¿Quieres apoyar nuestro periodismo independiente? Únete a Futuro+ …

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Intimacy Beyond the Bedroom 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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Everybody thinks intimacy means sex, but we know it is so much more than that. In this episode we are talking about the everyday ways couples stay connected. The looks across the room, the late-night laughs, the small gestures that say we are still us. We open up about the different layers of intimacy, physical, emotional, spiritual, and playful, a…

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The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part One) 27:58

3M ago27:58

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Send us a text The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic, mostly Puerto Rican, unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part One covers the formation of the unit, the infamous SS Odenwald incident, and just a few of the contributions of these pas…

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The Fight Isn't the Problem, Not Repairing Is 56:35

4M ago56:35

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We’ve had some real fights. The loud ones. The silent ones. The “why did I even marry you” ones. But the thing that almost broke us wasn’t the fighting. It was what we didn’t come back to repair. In today’s episode, we get honest about how long it took us to learn the difference between conflict and disconnection. We share one of our worst argument…

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We Were Burnt, Not Broken 50:41

4M ago50:41

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Back in the day it felt like life was trying to eat us alive. Four kids going in four directions, long shifts, Texas heat, money stress, health scares, no sleep. We were running on empty and drifting from each other without even knowing it. In this episode we get real about those years when survival mode had us snapping, shutting down, and question…

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Welcome to The Love Suite 2:09

4M ago2:09

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🛋️ The Love Suite Marriage isn't just romance, cute photos and matching tees. It’s late-night silence. It’s holding on when life hits hard. It’s looking at the person you chose and asking, “Are we still in this?” In this short welcome, Steve and Grace introduce you to The Love Suite, a sacred, grown-folk space where intimacy, truth, and real love l…

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Isabel La Negra (Isabel Luberza Oppenheimer) - La Madam de Ponce 49:05

4M ago49:05

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Send us a text Who would murder a 72-year-old woman who spent half her life donating generously to the less fortunate? Our quest to learn about the unsolved murder of the beloved Isabel Oppenheimer - owner of a legendary brothel called Elizabeth's Dancing Club - led to the history of prostitution in Puerto Rico and the shady underworld in which Isa…

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Santería (en español) 41:25

4M ago41:25

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Send us a text Desconcertante. Misterioso. Incomprendido. ¿Es brujería, adivinación o simplemente otra religión? Tienen santos, ofrendas y rituales. Pero no hay templo, ni biblia, ni sábado que observar. Respetuosamente exploramos los orígenes y creencias de esta práctica espiritual afrocaribeña centenaria. *Advertencia*: discusión sobre el sacrifi…

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It Ain’t Easy Being Green 55:46

4M ago55:46

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When that green-eyed feeling hits, do you brush it off… or let it run the whole show? You ever catch a look from across the room and feel your whole vibe change? One second you’re cool, the next you’re in your head like, “What’s she lookin’ at?” In this episode, we get all the way into it from the side glances, the “friendly” convos that feel a lit…

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Ex Marks the Spot 57:07

5M ago57:07

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Some exes are just a memory. Others? Certified clowns who still deserve a side‑eye. In this episode of We Said It with Steve & Grace, we spill the tea on the exes who talked too much, showed up uninvited, kept tabs like the FBI, tried to train us like a personal project, or straight‑up said the wildest, most disrespectful stuff (looking at you, “Yo…

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El Pirata Aéreo Rudolfo Rivera-Ríos (en español) 17:11

5M ago17:11

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Send us a text El 1 de agosto de 1970, un joven activista boricua llamado Rudolfo Rivera-Ríos subió a un vuelo de Pan Am rumbo a Puerto Rico… armado, decidido, y con un plan bien peligroso: secuestrar el 747 y llevarlo a Cuba. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p…

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Pilot: Would You Still Choose Me? 44:42

5M ago44:42

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We’ve been married for over 20 years through trauma, joy, betrayal, reconnection, parenting four kids, and learning how to love each other (and ourselves) in every version. This is our origin story: how we met, why we stayed, and what it means to choose your person after everything changes. We talk about love, intuition, heartache, growth, heart at…

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Welcome to We Said It (Kind of....) 1:08

5M ago1:08

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We tried to record a serious podcast intro… But instead, this happened. Before we drop the real first episode, here’s a little glimpse behind the scenes - the laughs, the stumbles, and a whole lot of “Wait, what are we saying again?” This podcast is about real love, real marriage, and real mess-ups so it only makes sense we start with one. 🎙️ We Sa…

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El significado del 25 de julio en Puerto Rico (en español) 11:56

5M ago11:56

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Send us a text El 25 de julio es un día importante en Puerto Rico. Es la Conmemoración del Estado Libre Asociado, Día de la Constitución Puertorriqueña, y Día de Santiago Apóstol. Por supuesto hay celebraciones políticas y religiosas en toda la isla, incluyendo homenajes a nuestros antepasados. ¡Espero que disfrutes de este pedacito de historia y m…

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Vejigantes (en español) 10:22

6M ago10:22

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Send us a text ¿Demonio juguetón? ¿Opositor a la colonización? ¿El colorido primo puertorriqueño de Krampus? Presentamos al Vejigante, un personaje folclórico enmascarado y locamente disfrazado de los días de la conquista española y la esclavitud africana en la Isla del Encanto. Hasta el día de hoy, los Vejigantes hacen su aparición durante dos fie…

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Spotlight on Yauco, Puerto Rico 39:33

6M ago39:33

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Send us a text An introduction to the history and culture of this charming little city on the south side of Puerto Rico. Un poco sobre la historia y cultura de esta hermosa ciudad vibrante en el suroeste de Puerto Rico. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.…

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S5: E6 - The 28 Years Later Review 39:53

6M ago39:53

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Time didn't heal anything. In 28 days, it began. In 28 weeks, it spread. In 28 years, it evolved. MILD SPOILERS AHEAD! Join Posers Gabriela Burgos, Ana Sofía Cintrón, and Josie Meléndez as they discuss 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @FilmPosers, and subscribe to o…

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Spotlight on Utuado, Puerto Rico 1:01:13

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Send us a text An introduction to the history and culture of the charming mountain town of Utuado (Otoao in Taíno), where my dad grew up. Una introducción a la historia y la cultura del encantador pueblo montañoso de Utuado (Otoao en taíno), donde creció mi papá. Sources in transcript CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups…

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Quienes son los jíbaros? (en español) 30:18

7M ago30:18

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Send us a text ¡Mostrandole cariño al jíbaro puertorriqueño! Hoy van a escuchar música, historia, y un poquito sobre mi familia. FUENTES: https://parrandaboricua.com/song/caminan-las-nubes https://theglobaljukebox.org/song/NC103c https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%ADbaro_(Puerto_Rico) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php/?story_fbid=3242288360760…

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Baseball Star Félix Millán - "The Cat" from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 1:22:39

7M ago1:22:39

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Send us a text Félix Millán played 2nd base for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets in the 1960s and 1970s. He was an outstanding, well-rounded athlete who put up amazing numbers both offensively and defensively. He was also a class act: a humble, quiet, hard worker who rarely missed a game. Lifelong Mets fans Nancy and Chris discuss the Puert…

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El Desfile Nacional del Día Puertorriqueño en Nueva York - la historia (en español) 22:00

8M ago22:00

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Send us a text Cada segundo domingo de junio, el Desfile Nacional del Día de Puerto Rico ocupa una franja de 35 cuadras de la Quinta Avenida en New York City. Una de las fiestas más grandes de la ciudad, es una muestra de cultura, orgullo, logro, servicio comunitario, asociaciones comerciales, música y pura alegría. Pero ¿cómo empezó? ¿Qué problema…

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S5: E5 - The Fight or Flight Review 19:01

8M ago19:01

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At 30,000 feet, the stakes have never been higher... Join Posers Gabriela Burgos and Josie Meléndez as they review the newest addition to the Josh Hartnett renaissance, Fight or Flight. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @FilmPosers, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for interviews, reviews, and more. Theme music by LA-based award-w…

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Los Taínos de Puerto Rico - un "101" (en español) 18:08

8M ago18:08

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Send us a text Muchos puertorriqueños sienten una conexión con sus antepasados, incluyendo los taínos. Y cuanto más aprendemos, más nos roban el corazón. Hoy quiero compartir sobre el día a día de esta tribu nativa americana que vivía en Puerto Rico antes de la colonización europea, cuando la isla todavía se llamaba Borikén. ¡Incluso escucharás cóm…

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S5: E4 - The THUNDERBOLTS* Review 31:17

8M ago31:17

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Can an unconventional team of antiheroes truly be heroic? Join Posers Gabriela Burgos and Josie Meléndez as they review Marvel's latest, THUNDERBOLTS*. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @FilmPosers, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for interviews, reviews, and more. Theme music by LA-based award-winning Puerto Rican composer René …

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Frankie Ruiz: El Papá de la Salsa (en español) 24:41

8M ago24:41

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Send us a text Talentoso. Carismático. Autodestructivo. Estamos hablando del premiado leyenda de la salsa Frankie Ruiz, quien permanece en nuestros corazones mas de 25 años después de su muerte con tan solo 40 años. Sus canciones eran romanticas y atrevidas (como en “Desnúdate Mujer”), honestas y puras (como en “Mi Libertad”). Nació y murió en Nuev…

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Héctor Lavoe, Part 3 - Todo Tiene Su Final 51:16

8M ago51:16

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Send us a text The final episode of our deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, El Cantante de Los Cantantes, Singer of All Singers, whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, Lavoe’s story is a rollercoaster of talent, triumph, and tragedy. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook …