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Symbolic Studies is a project ran by lifelong artist and graphic designer Mario Garza. With a foundation in the signs of astrology, Symbolic Studies is an outlet to share symbolic insights on the zodiac, mythology, folklore and world religions. Located in the Pacific Northwest he records the show with his co-host Michelle. Mario is available for symbolic birth chart and tarot readings, private lessons and is also a freelance graphic designer.
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On the Mysteries of Latin America podcast we tell stories of the myths, legends, history and mysteries set anywhere from the Northern Mexican border to the Southern tip of Argentina, and including the Caribbean Islands. It’s so people with roots in the are know their stories and where people who don’t know the stories that have woven themselves into the cultural DNA of the region. Hosted by Andrew Colón
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Uncharted Maritime Tales

Maritime Archaeology Trust

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What exactly is maritime archaeology? Join hosts Jasmine and Greta from the Maritime Archaeology Trust as they explore several themes, from submerged landscapes to military shipwrecks. Learn more about gripping stories and unique artefacts with guest segments from museum founders, archaeologists and volunteers. This podcast was created as part of the Fathoming The Future project and made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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South Side Hardball

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2 College Baseball Players talking Baseball. Top tier guests from all regions and rank within the sport combined with energetic hosts leads to one hell of a baseball talk show.
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Most of us have been lied to about Cinco de Mayo. It’s not Mexican Independence Day. It’s not about tacos or tequila. So what is it really about? In this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, Andrew Colón unpacks the real story behind Cinco de Mayo: a shocking military upset at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, how it came to symbolize resistance,…
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Taurus season has arrived! In this podcast episode, I’m joined by my lovely wife and co-host Michelle, as we discuss the rich symbolism of Taurus and its corresponding planet Venus. Together, we explore many symbolic aspects of the sign including the classic "feminine to masculine" inversion, its relationship to The Hierophant card, the Age of Taur…
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Mexican scientist Jacobo Grinberg was once called “the Einstein of consciousness.” In 1994, he vanished—no note, no trace. Was it a CIA cover-up? A voluntary transformation into a mystic? In this episode, I revisit the mystery with new theories, new handwriting analyses, and—for the first time—real responses from Grinberg’s own family. From his dau…
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What if every shot of tequila carried 3,000 years of culture, survival, and resistance? In this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, Andrew uncovers the hidden story of tequila—from sacred Indigenous origins and pulque rituals to Spanish conquest and cultural mestizaje. You'll meet the Chichimecas, Otomíes, Nahuas, and Mexica. Learn how agave…
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Spring has arrived! In this episode, I’m joined by my wonderful wife Michelle, as we discuss the rich symbolism of Aries. We explore many symbolic aspects of the sign including its relationship to Mars, spring, childhood, fire, The Emperor card, sulfur and much more. For the first time, we're featuring listener voicemails, something we're both exci…
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In this podcast episode, I'm joined by my lovely wife Michelle and together we explore the depths that is Piscean symbolism. In an effort to be well rounded, we highlight the good, bad and ugly aspects of the sign. I also read some comments and answered a few questions about Pisces. This podcast was available exclusively for patrons for the first w…
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I started a podcast! For this maiden voyage I reached out to G.B. Marian whose work and spiritual perspective focuses on the Egyptian deity Set. G.B. is part of a Setian coven and has been studying Egyptology for most of his life. I’ve become increasingly interested with Set in recent years mostly due to his associations with Ursa Major (The Big Di…
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"Mexico went to war with France… because of a bakery. Seriously." "A French pastry chef in what’s now Mexico City claimed rioters trashed his shop in 1832. He demanded a whole of money’s worth of damages. "Mexico blew him off. France stepped in…and demanded ten times the original amount…" "When Mexico still said no? France sent ships, bombed Mexico…
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500 years ago, a treasure that was literally a king’s ransom vanished into thin air. Today, we may finally know where it is, and this is the story I’ll tell on this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and today, we’re diving into one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in history—The Lost Treasure of the Inca King Atahualpa. We’re…
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For years, elderly women in Mexico City were found dead in their homes—strangled, with no signs of forced entry. Fear gripped the city as whispers of a serial killer spread. But the truth was more shocking than anyone imagined. The police dismissed key witness descriptions, wasted years chasing the wrong suspects, and failed to see what was right i…
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This is the story of a man who got lost in the Amazon, before it was called the Amazon… 🔥 who found a river the size of an ocean… 🔥 Claimed he saw warrior women straight out of Greek mythology… 🔥 And somehow survived the deadliest jungle on Earth. But was any of it real? Or was Francisco de Orellana just another Spanish conquistador willing to lie …
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Mexico has ghost towns, but not just any ghost towns. One town sank beneath a lake, another was swallowed by fire and rock, one was cut off from the world by a bridge that now leads nowhere, and another? Its goes away,,,and keeps coming back. But the strangest of them all? It was one company’s way of saying, no más. If you love stories like this, h…
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Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and here, we explore the stories that define the different cultures from this part of the world. From unexplained phenomena to ancient stories, these tales connect us to our roots. Today, we’ll unravel the legend of La Luz Mala, The Evil Light, and I’d like to thank Adis from Miami, who sent me…
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Why I Call It "The Mysteries of Latin America" (And Why That Might Be a Problem) Why is it called ‘Latin America’? I mean, we don’t speak Latin, and critics say the name reduces our vibrant countries to a generic, colonialized label. So why do I use it for my podcast and YouTube channel? Are the critics right? Let’s unpack this together.…
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66 million years ago, something hit Earth so hard it ended 75% of all life. Dinosaurs? Gone. Oceans? Boiling. The sky? A choking cloud of ash. And the impact site? It’s right here, beneath the Yucatán Peninsula. What caused it? How did it reshape the planet—and our future? Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and today I’ll tell t…
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In 1974, the quiet town of Matagalpa in north-central Nicaragua became gripped by a tale that blurred the line between folklore and reality. It started on a humid evening as Don Julián Estrada, a seasoned farmer known for his no-nonsense attitude, made his way home from his fields, when he encountered a creature many believed to be a myth… Friend, …
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Ancient Maya Treasure Found by Accident: The Uncovering of Valeriana Join host Andrew Colón as he dives into the incredible story of Valeriana, an ancient Maya city discovered by accident in the dense jungles of Campeche, Mexico. This city, hidden for centuries and rivaling the legendary Calakmul, reveals over 6,000 structures that may have housed …
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In 2012 Latoya Ammons and her family moved into a new home to get a fresh start in a new town. But their excitement didn’t last long as the family began to experience strange occurrences in their home. What horrors would unfold and take hold of this family in the year to come? Join us as we explore every detail of this terrifying case! What did you…
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Join Andrew Colón as he uncovers the bizarre phenomenon of Yoro, Honduras, where fish literally rain from the sky every year, leaving scientists baffled and locals in awe. Dive into this mysterious event in The Mysteries of Latin America, and explore the fascinating blend of folklore, science, and miracles behind the legendary Rain of Fish.…
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Beware the Shadows: 5 Terrifying Creatures from Mexican Folklore That Will Haunt You! 🌙🔥 Have you ever heard the spine-chilling cry of La Llorona? Or felt the eerie presence of El Nahual, a shapeshifter lurking in the shadows? 🌑 In this episode of Mysteries of Latin America, join me, Andrew, as we explore five of Mexico's most haunting creatures—fr…
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They fought, bled, and shaped the course of the Mexican Revolution, but their stories have often been left in the shadows. Thousands of women—Soldaderas—stood on the frontlines, rifles in hand, not just following men, but even leading them into battle. One woman even disguised herself as a man to fight and what happened when her secret was revealed…
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Was There an African King Enslaved in Mexico?!" "Imagine an African king, escaping slavery, leading a rebellion in Mexico, and not just surviving—but building a town that still stands today! What if I told you this story unfolded two years before the Pilgrims even landed at Plymouth Rock? Sounds incredible, right? Today, we’ll uncover the story of …
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Imagine waking up to a world where 43 young men have vanished, seemingly into thin air, leaving only unanswered questions and unbearable anguish for their loved ones. This is not a story from some distant past or a legend this time, but a haunting reality that has gripped Mexico for a decade. This is the story of the disappearance of the 43 student…
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In 1892 a mysterious woman checked into The Hotel Del Coronado. The events over the next few days would lead to tragedy and mysterious circumstances that are yet to be explained. Who was the beautiful stranger and does her ghost still haunt the halls of this historic hotel? Due to the nature of this episode, listener discretion is advised. The subj…
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A charming town was born from the ashes of America’s Civil War...in Brazil…and its name is Americana. And to this day, they celebrate their American and Confederate history…and in a really positive way. What drove former Confederate soldiers to travel thousands of miles away to a new country, culture and way of life? What legacies did they leave? W…
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It’s 1810, and Latin America is on the brink of revolution. Behind the scenes, two secret societies—Los Guadalupes and Logia Lautaro—are orchestrating the fight for freedom and plotting huge upheavals that led to the formations of countries in what we know as North, Central and South America. Welcome to an episode I’ve called "2 Secret Societies of…
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In 2007, near Tulum, Mexico, divers exploring the depths of Hoyo Negro, a large underwater chamber within the Sac Actun cave system, stumbled upon an ancient secret. They made the groundbreaking discovery of the skeleton of a young woman, now known as Naia. The underwater chamber they found her in is called a “cenote,” and it has been submerged sin…
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Welcome to another episode of the Mysteries of Latin America, where we tell stories of the myths, legends, history and mysteries of the territories between the Mexico's northern border to the southern tip of Argentina and all across the Caribbean Islands. This week's story is the true story of a woman who revolutionized health care standards in Lat…
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In the Gulf of Mexico, there was a small uninhabited island that existed on maps for centuries, and then one day it simply vanished… as if it had never existed. This is the mystery of Isla Bermeja, a phantom island in the Gulf of Mexico, northwest of the Yucatán Peninsula whose mysterious disappearance has baffled explorers, scientists, and conspir…
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The last entry in the Captain’s log said, “We are not alone”... In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi set sail from Charleston, South Carolina, bound for Havana, Cuba. The steamship encountered a massive and fierce storm, and after sending out a cryptic distress call, it disappeared without a trace. Despite intense search efforts, neither the ship nor its crew …
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In 1970, The US shot a missile at Mexico…and it was carrying a radioactive payload. The Athena missile, originally headed for the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, had a grave malfunction and crashed in the desert of Chihuahua, Old Mexico... while transporting Cobalt 57 in the nosecone. This was part of an Air Force testing plan for what we …
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After World War II, the Allies listed 150,000 Nazis or sympathizers as war criminals. 50,000 of them were found and judged, leaving about 100,000 who escaped or died. Experts estimate that about 10,000 of those fled to South America. Countries like Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia were open to receiving many of these people, as they were ei…
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In April 2024, Six indigenous women who call themselves the Ra Ra Ra team from the mountains of Chihuahua, Mexico, made history by finishing the mysterious "Speed Project" relay ultramarathon , covering roughly 340 miles from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Their community is called the Tarahumara by much of the outside world, but they call themselves Ra…
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