BoricuameRican

Send us Fan Mail How do Puerto Ricans ring in the New Year? Hear about some of the traditions and let us know how YOU celebrate!  ¿Cómo reciben el Año Nuevo los puertorriqueños? ¡Conozca algunas de las tradiciones y díganos cómo lo celebra USTED! https://www.elitorres.com/blog/holiday_traditions_in_puerto_rico_by_discover_puerto_rico/69235 https://www.topuertorico.org/culture/new-years-traditions....

Send us Fan Mail We have a cute holiday episode for you today! We watched the PBS cartoon Alma's Way, about a Puerto Rican family living in the Bronx. In this episode we learned about Christmas Eve and Three Kings Day traditions, as well as how to navigate disappointment and family relationships. This is a good one to add to your Christmas-viewing list! ¡Hoy tenemos un lindo episodio de Navid...

Send us Fan Mail The life, crimes, death and influence of Puerto Rico's most notorious pirate.  La vida, crímenes, muerte e influencia del pirata más notorio. Other episodes referenced: https://boricuamerican.buzzsprout.com/1946209/episodes/15865690-el-pirata-roberto-cofresi https://boricuamerican.buzzsprout.com/1946209/episodes/14426518-isla-de-mona-mona-island https://boricuamerican.buzzspr...

Send us Fan Mail Our Halloween episode has it all!  First, the story of a soul sentenced to roam the beaches of Puerto Rico to pay for his sins. Then there’s holiday trivia, sports talk, and why “whopping” sets Chris off.   LA LEYENDA DE JACHO CENTENO – y mucho más ¡Nuestro episodio de Halloween lo tiene todo!  Primero, la historia de un alma condenada a vagar por las playas de Puerto Rico pagando...

Send us Fan Mail We all know the story of Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Well, Puerto Rican lore contains such a hero. His name is Roberto Cofresí, and he is Puerto Rico’s most notorious pirate. Today is Part One of Cofresí's story. We begin with his family history, and the tumultuous time and place in which he grew up. Todos conocemos la historia de Robin Hood, que...

Send us Fan Mail Showing love to the Puerto Rican jíbaro! ¡Mostrandole cariño al jíbaro puertorriqueño! 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail In August of 1970, Rudolfo Rivera-Rios boarded a Pan American flight bound for Puerto Rico, armed and eager to skyjack the 747 to Cuba.  En agosto de 1970, Rudolfo Rivera-Ríos abordó un vuelo de Pan American con destino a Puerto Rico, armado y ansioso por secuestrar el 747 con destino a Cuba. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Surely by now you’ve heard of the ubiquitous Bad Bunny. He’s something for everyone. Maybe you’ve heard one of his many hit songs, saw him bring fire to the Grammys, or caught his appearances on SNL. Perhaps you saw him in Bullet Train! There’s a good chance you’ve seen him in a Corona TV ad with Snoop Dogg. If you love fashion, maybe you follow his daring, gender-bending outfits....

Send us Fan Mail From its humble origins in Santiago de Cuba to a global empire worth billions, the story of the Bacardí Rum family will make your heart break and your jaw drop. Maybe listen to this after 5 o’clock! Desde sus humildes orígenes en Santiago de Cuba hasta un imperio global valorado en miles de millones, la historia de la familia del ron Bacardí te romperá el corazón y te dejará boqui...

Send us Fan Mail A little about the history and culture of this charming little town in the mountains of Central Puerto Rico. Un poco sobre la historia y cultura de este encantador pueblecito de las montañas del centro 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: h...

Send us Fan Mail Nancy and her husband Chris just spent 9 wonderful days with her parents in Arecibo! Among the many highlights: Taino museum (Museo el Cemí) and Casa Canales in Jayuya 6th Annual Festival of the Sombrero in Utuado Poza del Obispo beach in Islote El Gran Parque del Norte in Hatillo Tanamá River in Arecibo Jose Feliciano Plaza in Lares FOOD & DRINK: pasteles, alcapurrias, pitorr...

Send us Fan Mail This stunning gem situated 45 miles west of Mayagüez, along the Mona Passage, is a nature lover's dream.  Beautiful beaches, a variety of wildlife, and caves full of Taino and European history offer endless opportunities for exploration and learning.   Esta impresionante joya situada a 45 millas al oeste de Mayagüez, a lo largo del Pasaje de Mona, es el sueño de cualquier ama...

Send us Fan Mail Today we learn a lot about Three Kings Day/Día de Reyes, a holiday that is revered even more than Christmas Day in Spanish-speaking lands. Hoy aprendemos mucho sobre el Día de Reyes, un festividad que es venerada incluso más que la Navidad en los países de habla hispana. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.fa...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Holidays! BoricuameRican is on a brief break, but Nancy wanted to share a Christmas-themed episode she recently recorded with her husband Chris on their other show, The Pinto Podcast.  We cover Puerto Rican holiday traditions, trivia, those dreaded “Would You Rather" questions, and ponder the burning question: Where did our favorite Christmas specials go? Now go make yo...

Send us Fan Mail On December 24, 2008, Bruce Jeffrey Pardo showed up at his ex-in-laws’ home dressed up as Santa Claus and unleashed a reign of terror upon an entire innocent family. What drove him to plan such violence? What happened that night? And how are the survivors doing today? We attempt to piece it all together in this episode (which does not involve Puerto Ricans, but does involve our br...

Send us Fan Mail Created in Puerto Rico in 1977, Menudo is the OG Latin boy band. Wildly talented, disciplined, and successful, they captured the hearts of fans throughout Puerto Rico, the US, and Latin America. This nostalgic episode covers their beginnings, rise to fame, and Nancy’s favorite member: Miguel Cancel. Creado en Puerto Rico en 1977, Menudo es el boy band latino original. Con mucho ta...

Send us Fan Mail Who created the world? How did Taínos conduct burials? What went down in the afterlife? Taíno culture is beautiful! Hear about their creation gods, their funeral practices, and how they communicated with the spirit world.   ¿Quién creó el mundo? ¿Cómo realizaban los taínos los entierros? ¿Qué pasaba en el más allá?   ¡La cultura taína es hermosa! Escuche sobre sus dioses creadores...

Send us Fan Mail How did the Puerto Rican flag get its design? In this nerdy vexillological episode, we take you through all the flags that have flown on our beautiful island, from the ensigns carried by Columbus and his crew to the black and white representation of the Nationalist movement. Que bonita bandera! ¿Cómo obtuvo su diseño la bandera de Puerto Rico? En este episodio vexilológico, hacemo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you like trivia? In this episode, Chris tests Nancy on her knowledge of Puerto Rico, and Nancy tests Chris on USA facts.  Hint: she may have to turn in her Boricua card!  Play along and see how you do! ¿Te gusta trivia? En este episodio, Chris pone a prueba los conocimientos de Nancy sobre Puerto Rico, y Nancy pone a prueba los de Chris sobre los Estados Unidos.  Pista: ¡tal ve...

Send us Fan Mail We gush with pride for Latinos around the world in the midst of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  In this episode, learn a bit about this annual observation and how you too can celebrate Latin culture! Estamos llenas de orgullo por los latinos del mundo en medio del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. En este episodio, aprenda un poco sobre esta observación anual y cómo usted ta...

Send us Fan Mail Every culture has its urban legends. Some serve to explain the unexplainable. Some have a moral. And some are just plain fun, meant to creep us out. In this episode we explore the mystery of the Chupacabra, a reptilian creature believed to be mutilating animals throughout the island, and La Llorona, a heartbroken wife who drowned her own children as revenge towards her unfaithful...

Send us Fan Mail Like most people on Earth, Boricuas enjoy their adult libations.  Among others, there’s the ubiquitous Medalla Light beer, but the island also boasts a number of high-end craft breweries to suit any taste!  The central region’s climate is also conducive to growing grapes, leading to wine and sangria production as well. Perhaps enjoy this episode after 5:00pm.  Drink responsibly! C...

Send us Fan Mail Centenarian: 100 candles on your birthday cake. Supercentenarian: Add a decade.   How does one get to be a century young? Meet three Puerto Ricans - Emilio Flores Marquez, Antonia Gerena Rivera, and Emiliano Mercado del Toro – who lived well past the milestone and were more than happy to share their secrets. Turns out, there’s no one-size-fits-all, but love is the common thread. C...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger warning: This episode contains gory details that may not be suitable for some listeners. George C. Adorno began his criminal activities at the tender age of four. His youth was spent in and out of an overburdened juvenile court in New York City, until he was incarcerated for three decades for the murder of two individuals in 1974. Ángel Nieves Díaz, nicknamed the Grim Reap...

Send us Fan Mail July 25th is a holiday in Puerto Rico. Political and religious observances take place throughout the island. In this episode, we discuss what makes this date so special! El 25 de julio es un día de fiesta en Puerto Rico. En toda la isla se celebran actos políticos y religiosos. En este episodio, hablamos de lo que hace que esta fecha sea tan especial! Shout outs to the following a...