Venture Out's PODCAST | Traé Alfajores
‘Traé Alfajores’ is here to join you in your Argentinian Spanish learning journey! I created this podcast specifically for Spanish learners who are interested in the Rioplatense dialect. The podcast is entirely in Spanish and is intended to help you improve your language skills through natural input.
-READ THIS: How to learn Spanish with podcasts?–
Each episode is about 10 minutes in length and in each I try to give you an overview on a representative topic of Argentinian culture. This means the episodes are not just language learning tools but also (or even more so) cultural insights that delve into the food, history, music and customs of Argentina.
You can find the podcast episodes below, as well as on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon Music. Please take a minute to subscribe and rate the show on your favorite platform if you like it. ¡Gracias!
Additionally, there are FREE transcripts available of each episode, which you can obtain by clicking on the link provided in each episode box below. The transcripts are an excellent resource for making the most out of each episode. Don’t miss out on them!
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Episodio 1
En este primer episodio hablamos del español rioplatense. ¿Es lo mismo decir español rioplatense que español de Argentina?
Read the BLOG post on Rioplatense Spanish HERE
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 1 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 2
En el segundo episodio hablamos del voseo. ¿Qué cambia cuando usamos vos?
Click the to get the transcript for this episode: Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 2 TRANSCRIPT
Read the BLOG post on voseo HERE
Episodio 3
El tercer episodio de “Traé alfajores” lo dedicamos al mate.
Episodio 4
En el cuarto episodio de “Traé alfajores”, yeísmo y leemos “A pleno de llanto”, de Oliverio Girondo.
Episodio 5
Quinto episodio del podcast: el asado, ese misterio culinario de Argentina.
Episodio 6
Sexto episodio del podcast: el lunfardo. ¿Qué es, loco?
Episodio 7
Séptimo episodio del podcast: ¿cuánto influyó el italiano en el español rioplatense?
Episodio 8
Octavo episodio del podcast: el delicioso mundo del helado.
Episodio 9
Noveno episodio del podcast: el fútbol, esa misteriosa fuerza.
You can read the article on the words and expressions related to fútbol by following this link:
- Argentinian Football Expressions
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 9 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 10
Décimo episodio del podcast: usos del CHE.
You can read the article on the words uses of CHE below:
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 10 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 11
Episodio 11 del podcast: los kioscos.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 11 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 12
Episodio 12 del podcast: los alfajores, orgullo nacional.
I learned a lot making this episode of the podcast, mainly thanks to a guy called Facundo Calabró, a national expert in the field. I eagerly recommend you his website to stay in the alfajor loop: catadordealfajores.com
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 12 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 13
Episodio 13 del podcast: el dulce de leche. De Argentina al mundo.
Dulce de leche is one of our national prides. In this episode I share with you my take.
There’s a previous article on Dulce de Leche on the blog:
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 13 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 14
Episodio 14 del podcast: Facturas y anarquismo.
Facturas are another dear treat for Argentinians.
I dedicated them an article on the blog which features a helpful image:
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 14 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 15
Episodio 15 del podcast: El elusivo sonido de la “s” preconsonántica.
The sound of “S” is something that generally goes unnoticed for native speakers, but is so apparent for Spanish learners. In this episode we talk about this curious issue.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 15 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 16
Episodio 16 del podcast: Las elecciones presidenciales 2023
By the end of this 2023, a new president will be elected to govern Argentina. Do you want to know what’s in the menu? Then listen to this episode!
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 16 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 17
Episodio 17 del podcast: la magia del dólar blue y la cruz de la inflación.
As far as I know dollars have always been green, but in Argentina everything’s different. They’ve changed their color and cost much more. Inflation is punishing us. Anyone else?
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 17 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 18
Episodio 18 del podcast: seguimos en modo economics y esta vez hablamos del campo
One thing leads to another, and in today’s episode we ended up discussing the importance of the agricultural sector in the Argentinian economy. A bone to chew. Who dares?
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 18 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 19
Episodio 19 del podcast: seguimos en modo economics y esta vez hablamos del campo.
This episode is my attempt to introduce you to the numbers that represent Argentina.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 19 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 20
Episodio 20 del podcast: ¿cuánto tiene de cierto eso de que Argentina es tango?
In this episode, I try to make you want to learn more about tango.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 20 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 21
Episodio 21 del podcast: Buenos Aires. Para algunos, la París de América.
In this episode, we take a virtual tour around Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods and sights.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 21 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 22
Episodio 22 del podcast: Malbec, Torrontés y compañía. Vino argentino, bebida nacional.
In this episode, I share with you all the story of wine in Argentina. A tale as enjoyable as a good glass of wine.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 22 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 23
Episodio 23 del podcast: Fauna argentina. Bichos apropiados.
In this episode, we talk about animals, specifically those that shout for Messi when Argentina plays a match.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 23 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 24
Episodio 24 del podcast: el conurbano bonaerense, terra incógnita.
In this episode, we explore Buenos Aires’ suburbs.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 24 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 25
Episodio 25 del podcast: Villa General Belgrano, Valle de Calamuchita, Córdoba, Argentina.
In this episode, I tell you about the town where I live.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 25 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 26
Episodio 26 del podcast: Fernet con coca, curioso vermú local.
In this episode, fernet with Coca Cola is the star.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 26 TRANSCRIPT
There’s a full tour of the Branca factory in this video by a friendly Argentinian bartender.
Episodio 27
Episodio 27 del podcast: tunga tunga, cuarteto viejo nomás.
In this episode, we’ll get ourselves to dance to the music of cuarteto.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 27 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 28
Episodio 28 del podcast: Unos árboles preciosos que dan color a Buenos Aires en esta época del año.
In this episode, you’ll learn about one of our most distinctive trees.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 28 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 29
Episodio 29 del podcast: ¿qué pasó en Argentina en diciembre de 2001?
In this episode, I tell you about the collapse of the Argentinian economy/Argentina in December, 2001.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 29 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 30
Episodio 30 del podcast: Uruguay, Uruguay
In this episode, I share with you an overview of Uruguay.
There’s a blog article dealing with the differences between the Spanish spoken on the two shores of the Río de la Plata: AR Spanish vs UY Spanish
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 30 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 31
Episodio 31 del podcast: ¿Qué vientos soplan a través del viento?
In this episode, I share with you an episode dedicated to the winds of Argentina.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 31 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 32
Episodio 32 del podcast: Puteadas, malas palabras, palabras fuertes.
In this episode, you’ll be exposed to the beautiful landscape of Argentinian curse words.
Here’s the article I mention:
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 32 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 33
Episodio 33 del podcast: los vesres.
In this episode, you’ll learn all about vesres, words which are sometimes used with their syllables inverted.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 33 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 34
Episodio 34 del podcast: los carnavales en Argentina.
In this episode, I take you through the different ways and places where carnival is celebrated in Argentina.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 34 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 35
Episodio 35 del podcast: las empanadas, mejor por docena.
In this episode, I’ll tell you all you need to know about empanadas.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 35 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 36
Episodio 36 del podcast: la ruta 40, EL roadtrip de Argentina.
This episode is dedicated to route 40, a must-do for the brave.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 36 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 37
Episodio 37 del podcast: el obelisco
This episode deals with the obelisc and a bit of history of Buenos Aires.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 37 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 38
Episodio 38 del podcast: el golpe de estado del 24 de marzo de 1976.
On this episode you’ll learn about the military government that ruled Argentina between 1976 and 1983.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 38 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 39
Episodio 39 de “Traé Alfajores”: la guerra de Malvinas.
Today’s episode deals with the Malvinas War.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 39 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 40
Episodio 40 de “Traé Alfajores”: Pizza, hasta que la muerte nos separe.
Today’s episode is all pizza related.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 40 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 41
In this episode I speak about gated communities (?) in Argentina.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 41 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 42
Episodio 42 de “Traé Alfajores”: tratamos de entender El Interior.
In this episode I talked about the term interior to refer to anything that’s not Buenos Aires. Quite wrong view of things.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 42 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 43
Episodio 43 de “Traé Alfajores”: había una vez un país vanidoso en el Sur de América.
By the end of the 19th Century Argentina was at the height of vanity, and our national leaders decided to take it on the indigenous peoples. Sad story that we’ve seen replicated throughout the continent.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 43 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 44
Episodio 44 de “Traé Alfajores”: milas de mi corazón.
I’d argue you can’t visit Buenos Aires and not try milanesas. They come in colors, fit for all likings.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 44 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 45
Episodio 45 de “Traé Alfajores”: la odisea de todos los días en las calles de Buenos Aires.
Your BA experience is not complete unless you gasp on a taxi ride.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 45 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 46
Episodio 46 de “Traé Alfajores”: Argentina a través del espejo.
Contrary to what many Argentinians say, it’s my opinion that discrimination is a serious issue in Argentina. What do you think?
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 46 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 47
Episodio 47 de “Traé Alfajores”: la nieve, un leit motiv de los inviernos.
Snow season is on! Hop on your sledge and hit PLAY.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 47 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 48
Episodio 48 de “Traé Alfajores”: la soda, un fetiche nacional.
The word soda in Argentina has a life of its own.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 48 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 49
Episodio 49 de “Traé Alfajores”: el camino del rock en Argentina.
This is part 1 of 2 of the history of rock music in the country.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 49 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 50
Episodio 50 de “Traé Alfajores”: ¿los discos que hay que conocer? Capaz.
This is part 2 of 2 of the history of rock music in the country.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 50 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 51
Episodio 51 de “Traé Alfajores”: Villas, todo lo que está ahí y no vemos.
This episode addresses the realities of over 5 million people who live in poverty in Argentina.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 51 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 52
Episodio 52 de “Traé Alfajores”: la cumbia villera, del barrio a todas partes.
Music is a fantastic cultural expression, that reflects aspects of our reality that otherwise would go unnoticed.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 52 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 53
Episodio 53 de “Traé Alfajores”: ¿la clase media está endangered?
The very concept of ‘middle class’ is a rabbit hole in itself. Let’s dive into it.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 53 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 54
Episodio 54 de “Traé Alfajores”: ¿Perón está a la altura del mito?
Peronismo is like the tao. If it can be told, it’s not.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 54 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 55
Episodio 55 de “Traé Alfajores”: ¿Alguien alguna vez vio un gaucho?
The Argentinian cowboy…it’s complicated
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 55 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 56
Episodio 56 de “Traé Alfajores”: cuando un juego de cartas es más que un juego de cartas.
Cards game are still a thing, you know? Don’t believe me? Ask TRUCO enthusiasts.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 56 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 57
Episodio 57 de “Traé Alfajores”: el día que español llegó a América
Episode 57 is about the arrival of conquistadors to America and indigenous peoples in Argentina
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 57 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 58
Episodio 58 de “Traé Alfajores”: latifundio, acumulación de tierras… lo que ya sabíamos.
Episode 58 is connected to episode 57, where we discussed territorial conflicts between indigenous communities and modern day owners.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 58 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 59
Episodio 59 de “Traé Alfajores”: las imágenes del himno argentino.
Episode 59 is a deep dive into the national anthem. Its melody, its lyrics and the emaning of a national anthem.
Click the link to get the transcript for this episode: EPISODE 59 TRANSCRIPT
Episodio 60
Episodio 60 de “Traé Alfajores”: el brisho del español rioplatense en forma de adjetivos.