Send us a text Félix Millán played 2nd base for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets in the 1960s and 1970s. He was an outstanding, well-rounded athlete who put up amazing numbers both offensively and defensively. He was also a class act: a humble, quiet, hard worker who rarely missed a game. Lifelong Mets fans Nancy and Chris discuss the Puert…

Send us a text In this episode of The Galactic Talk, Taino sat down with Peter the Insider, an Elite Soldier with security clearance level 90+, for an eye-opening conversation. We dug into some really important topic about the darkest secret of Taylor Swift. Also joined by Jessica Marrocco, Peter the Insider shares the fact that Taylor Swift was bo…

Send us a text In this episode of The Galactic Talk, Taino sat down with Peter the Insider, an Elite Soldier with security clearance level 90+, for an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. We dug into some really important topic about the organization that order and govern the most dangerous product on Earth. Also joined by Jessica Marro…

Send us a text Cada segundo domingo de junio, el Desfile Nacional del Día de Puerto Rico ocupa una franja de 35 cuadras de la Quinta Avenida en New York City. Una de las fiestas más grandes de la ciudad, es una muestra de cultura, orgullo, logro, servicio comunitario, asociaciones comerciales, música y pura alegría. Pero ¿cómo empezó? ¿Qué problema…

Send us a text Muchos puertorriqueños sienten una conexión con sus antepasados, incluyendo los taínos. Y cuanto más aprendemos, más nos roban el corazón. Hoy quiero compartir sobre el día a día de esta tribu nativa americana que vivía en Puerto Rico antes de la colonización europea, cuando la isla todavía se llamaba Borikén. ¡Incluso escucharás cóm…

Send us a text The Elder Azzaziel Bey gives a workshop on the legacy of Pascal Beverly Randolph's spiritual works. How Pascal Randolph Changed Occult History Forever? Azzaziel talks about Pascal Beverly Randolph's like in New York, and he explained the hidden history & environment of New York city around the second half of the 19th century. Azzazie…

Send us a text Gene Decode Reveals the Hidden Agenda of Biden and Kamala Harris Welcome back to The Galactic Talk! In this episode, I’m joined again by Gene Decode for a powerful discussion on something that’s at the core of what it means to be American: the protection of our freedoms and the principles that keep them intact. Gene and I dive deep i…

Send us a text Rod Hayes: This is HOW I Became CHIEF Pontiac (DOCUMENTARY) || The Galactic Talk. In this 15th episode of The Galactic Talk, Taino sat down with Rod Hayes for an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. We dug into some really important topics about Rod Hayes' path to being a shaman: this is HOW he became CHIEF Pontiac – thin…

Send us a text Taino and Gene Decode discuss the way certain public figures like Joe Biden was replaced. Gene Decode shares his decode on the details and the method to identify when and how a public figure like Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau were replaced. Gene Decode provide his insight and info about the secrets of Kamala Harris. A moment of analysis …

Send us a text Talentoso. Carismático. Autodestructivo. Estamos hablando del premiado leyenda de la salsa Frankie Ruiz, quien permanece en nuestros corazones mas de 25 años después de su muerte con tan solo 40 años. Sus canciones eran romanticas y atrevidas (como en “Desnúdate Mujer”), honestas y puras (como en “Mi Libertad”). Nació y murió en Nuev…

Send us a text The final episode of our deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, El Cantante de Los Cantantes, Singer of All Singers, whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, Lavoe’s story is a rollercoaster of talent, triumph, and tragedy. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook …

Send us a text We take a deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, the salsa king whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, Lavoe’s story is a rollercoaster of talent, triumph, and tragedy. From his Ponce roots to his rise in New York’s Latin music scene, we attempt to…

Send us a text We take a deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, the salsa king whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, Lavoe’s story is a rollercoaster of talent, triumph, and tragedy. From his Ponce roots to his rise in New York’s Latin music scene, we attempt to…

Send us a text Introducción al hermoso pueblo de montaña central de Jayuya, Puerto Rico. FUENTES: Los taínos: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946209/episodes/10238070 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayuya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayuya,_Puerto_Rico https://datacommons.org/place/geoId/72073?utm_medium=explore&mprop=count&popt=Person&hl=en https://a…

Send us a text En 1987 se encontraron los restos de cinco esqueletos antiguos en la región costera de Boquerón en Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Lo que aprendieron los científicos nos brinda una visión fascinante sobre la vida y la cultura de nuestros antepasados. *Grabado por AI* Resources: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pon…

Send us a text ¿Cómo obtuvo su diseño la bandera de Puerto Rico? En este episodio vexilológico, hacemos un recorrido por todas las banderas que han ondeado en nuestra hermosa isla, desde las insignias que portaban Colón y su tripulación hasta la representación en blanco y negro del movimiento nacionalista. ¡Que bonita bandera! CONNECT WITH US! Face…

Send us a text Como la mayoría de los seres humanos, los Boricuas disfrutan de sus bebidas adultas. Entre otras, está la omnipresente cerveza Medalla Light, pero la isla también cuenta con una serie de cervecerías artesanales de alta gama para todos los gustos. El clima de la región central también es propicio para el cultivo de uvas, lo que tambié…

Send us a text Talentoso. Carismático. Autodestructivo. Estamos hablando del premiado leyenda de la salsa Frankie Ruiz, quien permanece en nuestros corazones muchos años después de su muerte con tan solo 40 años . Sus canciones eran sexy y atrevidas (como en “Desnúdate Mujer”), honestas y puras (como en “Mi Libertad”). Nació y murió en Nueva Jersey…

Send us a text El Kokobalé es un arte marcial puertorriqueño único que combina la música de bomba con la lucha con palos y la esgrima con machete, y que tiene sus raíces en las tradiciones africanas y taínas. Originario de los africanos esclavizados que adaptaron sus danzas guerreras a la bomba, se convirtió tanto en una forma de autodefensa como e…

Send us a text Kokobalé is a unique Puerto Rican martial art that blends bomba music with stick-fighting and machete fencing, rooted in African and Taino traditions. Originating from enslaved Africans who adapted their warrior dances into bomba, it became both a form of self-defense and a means of cultural resistance against oppression. Though Koko…

Send us a text The discovery of five skeletal remains from 4000 years ago in the coastal town of Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. El descubrimiento de cinco restos esqueléticos de hace 4000 años en el pueblo costero de Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Resources: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0284291#abstract0 h…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 li…

Send us a text 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-…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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. Tod…

Send us a text 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 c…

Send us a text 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://w…

Send us a text 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, mayb…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 Pasa…

Send us a text 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/group…

Send us a text 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 favo…

Send us a text 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 no…

Send us a text 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, Men…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 Pu…

Send us a text 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 C…

Send us a text 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 po…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 th…

Send us a text 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-s…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text Gush alert! It’s rare to find a megastar who is sincere, approachable, and humble after 25+ years in the spotlight. But Frankie Negrón is all those things and more. We are excited to talk about his early rise to fame, accomplishments, and what a nice guy he is! Es raro encontrar una megaestrella que sea sincera, accesible y humilde d…

Send us a text Every 2nd Sunday in June, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade takes over a 35-block swath of Fifth Avenue in New York City. One of the biggest parties in town, it’s a show of pride, accomplishment, community service, business partnerships, music, and pure joy. A-listers attend alongside up-and-coming professionals. Flags are worn an…

Send us a text Did you know that Bruno Mars: is part Puerto Rican, and that his last name is Hernandez? impersonated Elvis on Arsenio Hall’s show at the age of 6? has performed in over 700 concerts, won almost 200 awards, and was the first artist to receive six diamond certified songs? All this by the time he turned 37! Today we chat about this daz…

Send us a text Trigger warning: violence In 1983, the burned, beaten body of beloved Puerto Rican entertainer Luis Vigoreaux was found in the trunk of his own Mercedes-Benz in a secluded area of San Juan. His death remains a mystery only to the one person accused of masterminding the senseless murder: Luis’ ex-wife Lydia Echevarría. Advertencia: vi…