Intermediate Spanish Stories
For intermediate Spanish language learners (A2 - C2) Improve your Spanish language listening comprehension skills and immerse yourself in interesting stories on various topics in Spanish (Mexico) spoken at a slower pace to increase understanding of oral language and build vocabulary. There are no grammar lessons, just stories.
You can find the free transcript on the website, in the tab behind the description.
If you have an interesting story or topic you would like me to cover, you can send me your suggestions via email at: InterSpanishpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
74 episodes
E73 El Tren de Hierro, Un Monstruo en Fuga
On May 12, 1989, at 7:36 a.m., a freight train from the Southern Pacific, transporting trona, lost control while descending Cajon Pass, derailed catastrophically on an elevated curve, and plowed into a residential area on Duffy Street, a quiet ...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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30:46
E72 El Condor Pasa
The California Condor, an awe-inspiring bird, holds a unique place in both ecological and cultural spheres. Its story of survival against formidable odds is a testament to the resilience and efforts of conservationists worldwide. In the 1980s, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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34:56
E71 El Desastre de la Presa de St. Francis
The St. Francis Dam, or the San Francisquito Dam, was a concrete gravity dam located in San Francisquito Canyon in northern Los Angeles County, California, United States, that was built between 1924 and 1926. The dam failed catast...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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30:29
E70 El Incendio de Pacific Palisades
January 2025 will forever be etched in the memories of Los Angeles residents due to the devastating fires that swept through Palisades and Eaton. These tragic events not only caused significant loss of life and property but also highlighted the...
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Season 5
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Episode 70
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28:50
E69 La Reina de los Fantasmas
The R.M.S. Queen Mary spent three decades transporting the rich and famous across the Atlantic before retiring in 1967.She survived the Great Depression and World War II and managed to avoid the tragic fate of her cousin, Titanic
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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29:29
E68 Parte II: Soy el Viajero por el Mundo
This is part 2 of the summer 2024 trip. Be sure to listen to the 1st part first. To broaden your horizons, get to know other cultures, learn new things, and enjoy life to its fullest, it is necessary to travel at lea...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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37:47
E67 Parte I: Soy el Viajero por el Mundo
To broaden your horizons, get to know other cultures, learn new things, and enjoy life to its fullest, it is necessary to travel at least once in your life. Traveling is not only a pleasure but almost a human necessity, traveling no...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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36:26
E66 D-Day, La Batalla de Normandía
On June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, entered history when landings on the beaches of Normandy in northern France brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the Allied armies and opened a new European front against the troops of the Third Rei...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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34:48
E65 Sta Helena, La Dama de las Montañas
At 8:32 a.m. PDT on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens, a volcanic peak in southwestern Washington, suffered a massive eruption, killing 57 people and de...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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30:48
E64 El Castillo del Desierto
Legend has it that Death Valley Scotty built his castle on top of his secret gold mine that funded this lavish house. But the true story is even more improbable and interesting!Hidden in the green oasis of Grapevine Canyon in far northe...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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31:41
E63 North Hollywood Shootout 1997
The 1997 North Hollywood shootout, also known as the Battle of North Hollywood, was a confrontation between two heavily armed and armored bank robbers, Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Mătăsăreanu, and police officers in the Nor...
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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27:45
E62 Tláloc: El Señor de las Tormentas
During February 2024, the latest storm brought 1.99 inches of rain to Southern California so far, bringing this month’s total rainfall to 12.56 inches. The latest storm dropped 1.99 inches of rain in downtown Los Angeles and it mak...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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29:24
E60 Un Sábado por la Mañana
On this rainy Saturday morning, I received a phone call from you, we will chat casually while I prepare my morning coffee and tell you about my plans for today and the many things I like to do. Also, I will tell you about some of the w...
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Season 4
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Episode 60
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24:35
E61 La Dalia Negra
Close to 80 years ago, a horrific murder scene, in the quiet neighborhood would shock the neighbors, puzzle the police, and forever stain the pages of the history of United States crime books.Elizabeth Short, known posthumously ...
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Season 4
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Episode 61
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28:06
E59 Reflexion de Fin de Año 2023
Taking time to reflect on the past and think about what you want in the new year is essential for many reasons. First, it allows you to gain perspective on your life and identify areas where you want to make changes or improvements. Looking bac...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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16:24
E58 Parque Nacional III - Joshua, El Señor de los Desiertos
This is part 3 of the National Park Series Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It's characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twist...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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27:21
E54 Zoot Suit Riots
Zoot Suit Riots, a series of conflicts that occurred in June 1943 in Los Angeles between U.S. servicemen and Mexic...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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26:14
E57 Halloween Special III: Halloween the movie
The following episode includes graphic content that may not be suitable for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.During the month of October, during the Halloween season, I have put together a series of the most ter...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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21:05
E56 Halloween Special II: Friday the 13th
The following episode includes graphic content that may not be suitable for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.During the month of October, during the Halloween season, I have put together a series of the most ter...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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28:47
E55 Halloween Special I: Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The following episode includes graphic content that may not be suitable for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.During the month of October, during the Halloween season, I have put together a series of the most ter...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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25:52
E53 La Fuerza Unida, Parte II: Dolores Huerta
Before you start on this second part, please listen to E52, part I: Cesar ChavezCo-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century ...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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26:58
E52 La Fuerza Unida, Parte I: Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez (March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), later to become the United Farm Workers (...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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29:37
E51 Proteo, El héroe de México
On February 6, 2023, at 04:17, local time, a 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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31:18
E50 Fort Ord - Un lugar Abandonado
Fort Ord is a former United States Army post on Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean coast in California. In its prime, Fort Ord was once one the most coveted military training grounds in the U.S. Founded in 1917, Fort Ord was the first...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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24:56