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215. La leyenda del Popocatépetl

Welcome to ¡Cuéntame!, the podcast that helps you practice and improve your Spanish through stories from the Spanish-speaking world. In this episode, Marta shares a very special story. Not only is it one of her favorite legends, it is also the final episode in the series of legends from the Spanish-speaking world. Today’s legend comes from Mexico and tells the tragic and beautiful story behind two of the country’s most famous volcanoes: Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. According to the legend, these volcanoes were once two people deeply in love. If you are interested in learning more about it,⁠ ⁠check out ⁠⁠ [https://cpli-bookstore.myshopify.com/search?q=yedinak]the short novel for intermediate Spanish learners that I wrote! If you enjoy ¡Cuéntame!, please consider rating the podcast, sharing it with a friend or colleague, and helping other Spanish learners discover the show. And, if you want to take a virtual Spanish class with me, click⁠ ⁠here!⁠⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header]⁠📧Email the show⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee ⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame]to support the podcast⁠ ⁠ Join the Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] Follow along on⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame]and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 to participate in upcoming episodes!

214. Bad Bunny y el Supertazón

In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta talks about the Super Bowl halftime show and Bad Bunny’s historic performance. She explores why the show was important for Latino representation, the reactions it generated, and what it reveals about culture, identity, and belonging in the United States. Transcript here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZ7jh-LAbit8z0tYOUv8UKh8qw57RG0ic28uqof3PnY/edit?usp=sharing] Listeners are invited to email the show [cuentamemarta@gmail.com], support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame], and join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif]. Follow ¡Cuéntame! on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] for extra content and updates. If you are interested in my online class, click here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header] 🎙️ You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 to share your thoughts.

213. Un nuevo comienzo

This episode is a very special one. We’re welcoming the start of 2026 and continuing our Legends of the Spanish-Speaking World series with something a little different. Instead of focusing on just one country, today we’ll travel through several Spanish-speaking cultures to explore the beliefs and traditions connected to the New Year. Are they legends or traditions? Sometimes, they’re both—stories that aren’t always told with words, but lived through actions, once a year, as people let go of the old and prepare for a new beginning. Transcript HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDilvTSRHPSBxOMkRYIbVit2jASsNJd1eqL5wHwuw7E/edit?usp=sharing] Fill out this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header] if you want info about my online Spanish class. If you enjoy ¡Cuéntame!, please support the podcast by sharing this episode, leaving a rating or review, or supporting us through Buy Me a Coffee. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame] You can also connect with us on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] TikTok, [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] and Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] or send us a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329.

212. El lago Titicaca

In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes us to Peru to explore a beautiful Andean legend about the origin of Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, located between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains. Considered a sacred place by Andean peoples, the lake is more than just a body of water—it is a powerful symbol of punishment, forgiveness, and new beginnings. ✨ A story of respect, consequences, and rebirth—this legend reminds us why Lake Titicaca holds such deep cultural meaning. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, rate the podcast, and help others discover ¡Cuéntame! We’d also love to hear from you! Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header] for information about my virtual Spanish class! Transcript of this episode HERE! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CvwaCruo1HCcSBFAYb71k98LxPSdJK2DV-kZnMx3n8Y/edit?usp=sharing] 📧 Email us [cuentamemarta@gmail.com] ☕ Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame] 👥 Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] 🎵 TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] | 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] 🎤 Send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 Thank you for listening and for supporting the podcast 💛

211. Tren-Tren y Kai-Kai

In Episode 211 of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta travels to southern Chile to share a powerful Mapuche legend: Tren-Tren and Kai-Kai. This traditional story explains the eternal struggle between the sea and the land, told through two magical serpents—one protecting nature’s balance and the other punishing humans for their lack of respect. Through this legend, listeners learn about Mapuche culture, the importance of the Mapudungun language, and a timeless message about respecting nature and living in harmony with the world around us. Transcript here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18TqOSb-5hrecLd_uuBhw-V-GTgsh3L5CuXm1jwyeJYA/edit?usp=sharing] If you enjoyed this episode, please support the podcast by rating it, sharing it with others, and helping the show grow. Connect with us: Email us, [cuentamemarta@gmail.com] Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame], join our Facebook Group, [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] or follow us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] and Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329. Click here if you want info on the Spanish class! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header]