Best Aztlan Podcasts (2024)

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Throwback Thursday: Dia De Los Muertos is Subversive Sprituality! 49:49

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Day of the Dead is Subversive Spirituality! Long before the arrival of Europeans, some of the Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions of honoring the dead were celebrated with two specific feasts: Mikailwitl (feast of the dead), and Wey Mikailwitl (great feast of the dead). These feasts were celebrated in ea…

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Episode 68: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico w/ Rob Martinez! 1:12:38

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! The "Indias Mexicanas" who arrived in New Mexico during early colonization brought with them traditional healing and ceremonial practices. Members of the church often accused these women of practicing "witchcraft." In this episode, we are joined by New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez to discuss the …

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🔒 EARLY RELEASE "The Aztec Witches of New Mexico W/ Rob Martinez! 1:12:38

11d ago1:12:38

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Subscriber-only episode listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! The "Indias Mexicanas" who arrived in New Mexico during early colonization brought with them traditional healing and ceremonial practices. Members of the church often accused these women of practicing "witchcraft." In this episode, we are joined by New Mexico State Historian Rob …

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Throwback Thursday: Dia De Los Muertos, The Chicano Connection! 48:33

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Dia de los Muertos: The Chicano Connection! Chicanos directly influenced the popularity of modern Dia de los Muertos celebrations in both the United States and Mexico. Let's find out how! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research co…

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🔒 Ep. 67 EXTENDED VERSION: Old California Strikes Back! 1:54:53

22d ago1:54:53

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Subscriber-only episode listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this EXTENDED members-only episode, we are joined by Chicano author Scott Russell Duncan to talk about his new book "Old California Strikes Back" and the state of Chicano publishing! "Old California Strikes Back is a modern Ramona Diary, the record tourists kept of the sites o…

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Episode 67: Old California Strikes Back w/ Scott Russell Duncan! 1:18:41

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this episode we are joined by Chicano author Scott Russell Duncan to talk about his new book "Old California Strikes Back" and the state of Chicano publishing! "Old California Strikes Back is a modern Ramona Diary, the record tourists kept of the sites of Old California and the book Ramona and Hollyw…

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Throwback Thursday: The Indians of God! 54:21

28d ago54:21

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios," or "people in God." But is this actually true? …

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Leatherfaces - The A.B. Raps Episode 40:25

1M ago40:25

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For the past several years, rapper A.B. Raps has been one of the most unique up-and-coming emcees in the Underground Hip-Hop scene of Houston, Texas. In a scene more commonly associated with artists such as the Geto Boys, UGK, and DJ Screw among others, A.B. Raps has made a name for himself incorporating witty lyrics and introspective themes into h…

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Episode 66: Nazca Lines & Chupacabras! 1:23:50

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this interview from Kurly's first attempt at podcasting, we are joined by author and researcher Ben Radford of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine as we take a look at the Nazca Lines of Peru, the European Occultist origins of some allegedly "traditional" Maya knowledge, and the Chupacabra! Your host…

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Throwback Thursday: hispanic heritage Month! 47:27

1M ago47:27

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Hispanic Heritage Month For this throwback episode, we shed some light on the so-called Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 in the United States. If you know nothing about how it got started and its evolution, then this episode is for you. Your host Tlakateka…

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Episode 65: An Aztec False Flag! 1:07:56

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Danzantes, Mexicanistas, and other cultural practitioners often display a banner that they claim is the "original" and "true" banner of the Mexika people. Often referred to as the Panketzalli, Bandera de Cuitlahuac, or the Bandera de Victoria, this symbol can be found emblazoned on t-shirts, flags, danc…

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Dark Knight - The D-Rell Episode 1:31:29

1M ago1:31:29

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For the past several years, D-Rell has been one of the most versatile up-and-coming emcees in New York's fabled underground Hip-Hop scene. D-Rell is no stranger to the culture and has spent the better part of the last eighteen years fine-tuning his craft. His love and appreciation for the art make him one of the most versatile, lyrically gifted emc…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! Ranflas y El Modern Art 17:18

2M ago17:18

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this dispatch, Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl takes us to the De La Torre Brothers exhibit "Upward Mobility" at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, and another art exhibit he attended on Lowriders! "The brothers use motifs from Aztec mythology, Catholic iconography, popular culture, and art histo…

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Episode 64: The Computer of The Gods! 58:34

2M ago58:34

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Proponents of the nepohualtzintzin hail it as a marvel of ancient Mesoamerica. Elevated as a symbol of mathematical sophistication, the device has captured the imagination of scholars and enthusiasts since the 1970s. However, a close examination of the available evidence raises questions about the natur…

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Episode 63: Nahuatl Nations w/ Dr. Magnus Pharao Hansen! 1:53:51

2M ago1:53:51

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! We are joined By Dr. Magnus Pharao Hansen to discuss his new book "Nahuatl Nations: Language Revitalization and Semiotic Sovereignty in Indigenous Mexico." Nahuatl Nations is a linguistic ethnography that explores the political relations between those Indigenous communities of Mexico that speak the Nahu…

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Power In Portraits - The Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana Episode 51:31

2M ago51:31

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Like clockwork, with every election cycle immigration becomes a lightning rod for politicians on both sides of the aisle to take advantage of and exploit. Beyond the empty often vitriolic rhetoric, seldom are the nuances, intricacies, and perhaps most importantly the shortcomings of the nation's immigration ever system truly explored in-depth by ou…

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Throwback Thursday: AZTLAN! 46:57

3M ago46:57

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this episode we discuss the mytho-historic concept of Aztlan, and what it means to Chicano / Chicana / Chicanx identity! Your Hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the …

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Episode 62: The Second Declaration of Anahuac! 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! On November 26, 1988, a person by the name of Ramón Tirado delivered the “Consigna del sexto sol: Segunda consigna de Anáhuac” –or the “Mandate of the Sixth Sun: Second Mandate of Anahuac”– at the Convención de Anáhuac – or the “Anahuac Convention” – which was held in Mexico City. In this Episode, we ta…

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Episode 61: News From Aztlantis! 1:15:35

4M ago1:15:35

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this episode we take a look at recent news concerning the Chicano community, and take a little trip down to Belize with Kurly! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections betwee…

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UNLOCKED BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 6 "The Wanderers" 11:25

4M ago11:25

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! My name is Kurly Tlapoyawa, and I LOVE movies. I spent a good chunk of my childhood being snuck into the drive-in by my parents, where I took in double and triple features of cinematic greatness. And when movies became available on home video in the 1980s, all bets were off. It’s no exaggeration to say …

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Throwback Thursday: Acequias - a Forgotten History! 53:13

5M ago53:13

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Welcome to another Throwback Thursday! In this episode we take a look back at one of Kurly's favorites. Acequias - A Forgotten History! The Acequia is a communal irrigation ditch, and its continued use is a testament to the cultural resiliency of the New Mexican people. But where does this tradition com…

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Sign Of The Times - The Immortal Technique Episode 38:19

5M ago38:19

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There is perhaps no artist in Hip-Hop's Underground scene more highly touted and revered than Felipe Coronel, better known by the stage name Immortal Technique. As one of the most prolific, self-made independent artists, for the past twenty-plus years Immortal Technique has explicitly used his music as a vehicle for politics. It goes without saying…

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Episode 60: Borderland Indigeneity w/Carlos Aceves! 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this special episode, Tlakatekatl shares an interview he conducted with Carlos Aceves Yolohuitzcalotl back in 2019. Carlos has devoted his life to advancing Chicano/Mexicano Indigeneity in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands and developing the “Xinachtli Project” which incorporates indigenous pedagogy in chi…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! An Olmec Update 14:35

5M ago14:35

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this dispatch, we take a look at Skepticamp New Mexico, and get an Olmec Update from Kurly! Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous…

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UNLOCKED BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 5 "Class of 1984" 11:55

5M ago11:55

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! My name is Kurly Tlapoyawa, and I LOVE movies. I spent a good chunk of my childhood being snuck into the drive-in by my parents, where I took in double and triple features of cinematic greatness. And when movies became available on home video in the 1980s, all bets were off. It’s no exaggeration to say …

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Throwback Thursday: Aztlan Libre Press w/ Juan Tejeda 1:12:46

5M ago1:12:46

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we step back in time to revisit a great interview with Juan Tejeda, an icon of the Chicano Movement, and Publisher of Aztlan Libre Press. Aztlan Libre Press with Juan Tejeda In this episode we are joined by Juan Tejeda, co-owner and publisher of Aztlan Libre Press…

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Episode 59: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics W/ Dr. Luis Herran Avila Part 2! 30:41

5M ago30:41

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Dr. Herrán Ávila is a historian of the Cold War in Latin America, with an emphasis on conservative, anticommunist, and extreme right movements. After researching the comparative history of anticommunism in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, his current book project seeks to unveil the national and Latin A…

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🔒 BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 4 "The Car" 10:11

5M ago10:11

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Subscriber-only episode listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! My name is Kurly Tlapoyawa, and I LOVE movies. I spent a good chunk of my childhood being snuck into the drive-in by my parents, where I took in double and triple features of cinematic greatness. And when movies became available on home video in the 1980s, all bets were off. It’s…

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Throwback Thursday: Peopling the Americas W Dr. Raff! 1:21:38

6M ago1:21:38

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! The peopling of the Americas is a touchy subject among many Indigenous people. In this episode of Throwback Thursday, we revisit our discussion with Dr. Jennifer Raff, author of the fantastic book "“Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas" from episode 25. Peopling the Americas with Dr. Jennifer Raff!…

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Episode 58: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics W/ Dr. Luis Herran Avila Part 1! 44:25

6M ago44:25

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Dr. Herrán Ávila is a historian of the Cold War in Latin America, with an emphasis on conservative, anticommunist, and extreme right movements. After researching the comparative history of anticommunism in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, his current book project seeks to unveil the national and Latin A…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! Life and Death on the Border 21:40

6M ago21:40

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this Dispatch, Tlakatekatl reads and discusses a recent Washington Post article on the troubled legacy of the Texas Rangers along the border communities of South Texas. The article explores the story of ethnic Mexican men on their way down to a to wedding on the Mexican side of the river. State agent…

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🔒 BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 3 "Night of The Comet" 8:28

6M ago8:28

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Subscriber-only episode listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! My name is Kurly Tlapoyawa, and I LOVE movies. I spent a good chunk of my childhood being snuck into the drive-in by my parents, where I took in double and triple features of cinematic greatness. And when movies became available on home video in the 1980s, all bets were off. It’s…

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Throwback Thursday: Rescuing the Tonalamatl Aubin 40:53

6M ago40:53

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Ever hear about the Mexican reporter who smuggled a codex back into Mexico? In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit this story from way back in Episode 14! Rescuing the Tonalamatl Aubin A couple of years back, I visited the British National Museum in London, England, with my wife. As we stood …

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Episode 57: Aztecs vs Samurai Pirates? 53:12

6M ago53:12

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! We here at Tales From Aztlantis would like to issue the following public service announcement: PLEASE DO NOT rely on social media posts as your sole source of historical and archaeological information. This should not be a controversial statement. Yet every day, social media feeds are inundated with wel…

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Special Throwback: Cinco de Mayo! 25:13

6M ago25:13

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! What is the actual history of Cinco de Mayo, what importance does it hold for Chicana/Chicano/Chicanx communities, and most importantly why is it celebrated in the United States? Well dear listener, if you have ever asked yourself any of those questions, you're in luck. Today's episode explores why we c…

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Fear & Loathing at the SAAs with Dr. Marijke Stoll! 20:51

6M ago20:51

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Kurly recently attended the 89th Annual Meeting of the SAA (Society for American Archaeology) in New Orleans. While there, he gave some talks, saw old friends, and drank...a lot. For this special bonus mini-episode, Kurly is joined by Dr. Marijke Stoll to talk about her recent cameo appearance on the Jo…

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Throwback Thursday: Defending Chicano Indigeneity! 43:01

7M ago43:01

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! This Throwback Thursday we revisit Episode 16 of the podcast, where we talk about the various attacks on Chicano Indigeneity, and ways we can counter them! Chicano Indigeneity Sadly, the latest online trend within the “woke” and “Latinx” crowd is to relentlessly attack Chicanas and Chicanos who identify…

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Episode 56: Four Things to Know About the Mexika Calendar! 52:07

7M ago52:07

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! With the passing of the Spring Equinox, we once again bring another year to a close. “In Xiwitl itlamiliz” The year has ended. This means it is once again time for the annual online arguments over whose calendar system follows the correct correlation. We here at the Tales from Aztlantis world headquarte…

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Throwback Thursday: Hijacking History 44:09

7M ago44:09

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! This Throwback Thursday we return to episode 6 from our first season to talk about the racial pseudohistory of the "Black Olmec" myth, and how it serves to erase, trivialize, and destroy the cultural legacies of Indigenous and African people! Hijacking History (The Problem With The "Black Olmec" Myth) Y…

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🔒 BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 2 "Fortress" 9:45

7M ago9:45

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Subscriber-only episode listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Find us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/ Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)By Kurly Tlapoyawa & Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl

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Throwback Thursday: Graham Hancock & Atlantis Reborn! 1:18:13

7M ago1:18:13

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Pseudoarchaeology sucks. Plain and simple. And with the advent of the internet and social media, things are only getting worse. Online conspiracists, pseudohistorians, and pseudoarchaeologists can quickly dissemninate false, often harmful distortions of history with a click of a button. On 4th November …

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Episode 55: Eclipse Apocalypse! 52:05

7M ago52:05

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this episode we dive into the meaning of eclipses among certain Indigenous communities, and take a look at the various modern eclipse conspiracies being pushed on social media. Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest,…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! Authentic Aztec Codices and Bad Maya Forgeries 16:07

7M ago16:07

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! With the exciting news of three colonial-era Mexika manuscripts being sold to the Mexican Government on everyone's mind, Kurly takes a moment to cast a critical eye on the fake "Maya" Codex Porrua and how its sexual themes might be weaponized by fraudulent leaders and "elders." Kurly Tlapoyawa is an arc…

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🔒 BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 1 "The Warriors" 16:47

7M ago16:47

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Subscriber-only episode listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! In this episode, Kurly talks talks about “Fortress," a flick which explores the blurry line that exists between victim and attacker and the tension it incites. Enjoy! My name is Kurly Tlapoyawa, and I LOVE movies. I spent a good chunk of my childhood being snuck into the drive-in…

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Throwback Thursday: Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquest 45:03

7M ago45:03

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! This Throwback Thursday we revisit one of our more controversial episodes! Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquest In 1524, twelve Franciscan missionaries were sent to Mexico from Spain to convert the previously unknown Indigenous people to Catholicism. To help facilitate this, the Spaniards …

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Episode 54: Return to Aztlantis! 1:07:10

7M ago1:07:10

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Welcome to season FOUR cabrones! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the Universit…

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Our Exsistence Is Resistance - The Radical History Club Episode with Stacey Uy 58:14

7M ago58:14

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In our latest installment of Step Off! Radio, Stacey Uy of the Radical History Club returns to discuss her role as the founder, researcher, writer, and illustrator of the series. And discuss its humble origins, as well as what drove her to spotlight understudied historical legacies. We also discuss the importance of curating a curriculum for studen…

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It's Always Spooky In San Diego - The Sham Blak Episode 1:01:44

9M ago1:01:44

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For the past several years, Sham Blak has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile emcees in San Diego’s Underground Hip-Hop scene. Originally hailing from Southeast San Diego, Sham has made it his mission to deliver raw, unapologetic Hip-Hop with the sensibilities of today’s modern audiences.Over the years Sham Blak has pulled influenc…

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Episode 53: Hispanic Heritage Month 45:50

1y ago45:50

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Hispanic Heritage Month In this episode, we shed some light on the so-called Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 in the United States. If you know nothing about how it got started and its evolution, then this episode is for you. Your host Tlakatekatl will gui…

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Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! 52:44

1y ago52:44

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listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios." or "people in God." But is this actually true? …

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