Épisodes

  • Three Chilean Spanish expressions to survive Donald Trump

    Three Chilean Spanish expressions to survive Donald Trump
    Jun 22 2025
    Exclusive episode from the private podcast Chilean Slang Dictionary.

    The transcript is available on Patreon.

    Look, I don’t know what the hell got into me making this episode public — I guess the threat of Caeza e’ Pichí (Pee Head) leaving the whole world in ruins triggered my primal urge to say something out loud.

    Anyway, you’ll probably get to say it to him before I ever could. So yeah — here are three very Chilean expressions to say that the sociopath you have as president is screwing everything up on a global scale...

    ...and we still have 3.5 years to go.


    Así no más po.



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    And hey — if this episode helped you understand Chile even 1% more, give the podcast a little love. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If not for me... do it for the children 🐱🐱



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    16 min
  • Why was the Chilean constitution rejected? (Feat. Nick Heumann)

    Why was the Chilean constitution rejected? (Feat. Nick Heumann)
    May 31 2025
    📝 Grab the transcript here.

    This is Part 2 of my conversation with Nick Heumann, the medical physicist slash political firecracker who explained the 2019 Chilean uprising better than most news outlets ever could.


    In this episode, we talk about everything that went wrong after the marches: the Peace Agreement, fake news, the failed new constitution, and why Pinochet’s legacy is still alive and kicking in Chile.



    ⚠️ Fair warning: we speak fast.






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    If not for me, do it for Cucho and Cuchita. 🐱🐱








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    🎥 Twitch
    📱 TikTok
    📸 Instagram

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    31 min
  • Why did Chile rise up in 2019? (Feat. Nick Heumann)

    Why did Chile rise up in 2019? (Feat. Nick Heumann)
    May 13 2025
    📝 Grab the transcript here.


    In this episode, I met with Nick Heumann, a medical physicist dedicated to political and social outreach in Chile, to talk about what really happened at the end of the 2019 social uprising.

    Nick is such a badass (seco) that the episode ended up being in two parts.

    And, as a true influencer, he's on every social media platform you can think of: Twitch, TikTok, Instagram.



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    And if you want to help keep this podcast alive, don't be charcha and give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite platform. If not for me, do it for my cats. 🐱🐱



    Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chilean-spanish-podcast--5357186/support.
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    28 min
  • Yep! Pedro Pascal is Chilean

    Yep! Pedro Pascal is Chilean
    Apr 30 2025
    📝 Grab the transcript here.


    Pedro Pascal is the actor of the moment: canonized as the internet’s zaddy and unofficial national monument of Chile (yes, we said it).

    But his life hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park—or, as we say in Chile, una taza de leche.

    In this episode, I’ll tell you how HBO’s post-apocalyptic child protector became a patron saint, a global icon, and a symbol of Chilean pride.


    A saint with a sinful face.




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    And if you want to help keep this podcast alive, don't be charcha and give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite platform. If not for me, do it for my cats. 🐱🐱

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    18 min
  • Three Chilean Movies: Dark, Depressing, and Weird

    Three Chilean Movies: Dark, Depressing, and Weird
    Mar 5 2025
    📝 Grab the transcript here.

    Three reasons why you should NOT listen to this episode:
    • We wanted to talk about movies, but we ended up talking about Pinochet’s military dictatorship (though we did talk about movies too).
    • The films we like are depressing, dark, perfect for when you're tired of existing.
    • I barely edited this episode, so for now, this is the closest thing to a real conversation between two Chileans you’ll hear on this humble podcast.

    Movies we talked about:
    • Tony Manero (Pablo Larraín)
    • El Club (Pablo Larraín)
    • Casa Lobo (Cristóbal León & Joaquín Cociña)

    Where to LEGALLY watch Chilean films:
    👉 https://ondamedia.cl/

    You’re welcome.


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    35 min
  • Heading to Torres del Paine? Here’s what you need to know

    Heading to Torres del Paine? Here’s what you need to know
    Jan 27 2025
    📝 Grab the transcript here.

    Before you pack your bag, here’s the truth: it’s freezing in summer, and Chile isn’t the cheap backpacker paradise you think—especially in Patagonia. In this episode, we’ll tell you:
    • Why you need to be ready for real hiking.
    • The weather: it’s cold, even in summer.
    • How much it’ll actually cost you.
    • And the tourists causing chaos in the park: wildfires, trash, and more. Don’t be one of them.

    If you’re not ready to respect the place, stay home. But if you are, hit play and get the real deal on Torres del Paine.


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    And if you want to help keep this podcast alive, don't be charcha and give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite platform. If not for me, do it for my cats. 🐱🐱

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    31 min
  • Happy New Year in Chilean Spanish: The Song That’ll Make Your Pololo Cry

    Happy New Year in Chilean Spanish: The Song That’ll Make Your Pololo Cry
    Dec 31 2024
    📝 Grab the transcript here.

    2024 is over, and in this episode, I bring you the song that will have your pololo picar la cebolla if he’s living outside Chile.


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    Wanna keep this podcast rocking for New Year's and beyond? Don’t be charcha—drop a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite platform. If not for me, do it for my cats. They're counting on a New Year miracle. 🐱🐱


    Check out the Chilean New Year song here.

    ¡Que tengái un feliz año nuevo, po! 🥂🎉 💛

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    16 min
  • The One Chilean Christmas Carol You Need (Yep, It’s from 31 Minutos)

    The One Chilean Christmas Carol You Need (Yep, It’s from 31 Minutos)
    Dec 24 2024
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    Christmas in Chile? It’s all about pan de pascua, cola de mono, and sweating your face off in the middle of summer.

    In this episode, I’ll share the ultimate Christmas carol for Chile.

    No snow, just watermelons.

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    Check out the 31 Minutos song here.

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    22 min