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. Nos reímos recordando nuestras tradiciones familiares, desde regalos de Navidad en bolsas de basura hasta la famosa *Fiesta de los Siete Pesca...

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 battlefield despite obstacles that should not have been, their successful protection of the Marines' withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir area, a...

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.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://bsky.app/profile/dmassaiii.bsky.social - follow for his YouTube & Twitch releases Outro song is "C...

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 thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nu...

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 thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuest...

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?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and ou...

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 Maritime Alps during the holidays (roast porcupine, anyone?). Despite having to also battle racism, these brave soldiers made invaluable contr...

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, including career highlights, freestyle music, Puerto Rico, and the importance of family and friends. He tells some interesting stories and shar...

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 passionate, loyal, outstanding Boricuas during WWI. Los Borinqueneers fueron una unidad excepcional — todos hispanos, en su mayoría puertorrique...

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 Isabel made a fortune. SOURCES: https://prabook.com/web/isabel.luberza_oppenheimer/23667...

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 sacrificio de animales. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p...

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/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro a...

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 música! FUENTES: https://www.newyorklatinculture.com/puerto-rico-constitution-day/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_Constitution_Day&...

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 fiestas principales: el Carnaval y la Fiesta de Santiago. Fuentes/Crédito: Vejigante Documentary: https://youtu.be/ooU43HobJaM https://archive.o...

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.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and o...

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/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuameric...

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=324228836076067&id=108218424343777&locale=es_LA https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08405a.htm https://www.britannica....

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 Puerto Rican legend's life and career. El Gatito is Chris' all-time favorite Met because he famously choked up on the bat, just like he did as a little...

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 problemas internos y externos ha superado? ¡Descúbrelo aquí! ¡BANDERAS ARRIBA! FUENTES: https://www.voanews.com/a/many-puerto-ricans-leaving-u...

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 cómo suenan sus principales instrumentos musicales! FUENTES: Yale Teachers' Institute The Taínos of Puerto RicoWikipedia TaínoBritannica TaínoDiscover...