Best Alegre Podcasts (2024)

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E51 Payaso triste, payaso alegre (or Send in the Clowns) - Spanish for False Beginners 15:08

13d ago15:08

15:08

En este episodio, conversamos sobre cómo ''equilibrar la balanza'' en nuestras relaciones y encontrar la armonía. El Inglés nos hace algunas confidencias y nos cuenta cómo enfrenta sus días grises. Y tú estudiante ¿eres el payaso triste o el payaso alegre? ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course - Español Claro: ¿Quieres aprende…

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Sustainable Food Center & La Cocina Alegre 29:32

18d ago29:32

29:32

Hi Plant People, this week we have three special guests from Sustainable Food Center & La Cocina Alegre. We talk about the work they're doing in our community and their Double-Up Food Bucks program! doubleuptexas.org @sfclocal @doubleup_westtxBy Rachel Boyd

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E52 Pan (or know what side your bread is buttered) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 14:40

6d ago14:40

14:40

En este episodio, hablamos de un alimento muy antiguo. El Inglés te cuenta por qué le encanta el pan en Inglaterra y César habla de cómo el olor a pan caliente lo transporta a su infancia. Además, te enseñamos muchas expresiones en español que nombran este alimento. ¡Esperamos que este episodio sea ''pan comido''! ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a …

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Megan Havelaar, Part 2 26:00

6d ago26:00

26:00

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which be…

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Swan Song 29:58

12d ago29:58

29:58

Hey Plant People, join us for the last time as we finish the last few minutes of our interview with Sustainable Food Center & La Cocina Alegre, followed by Vikram and I reminiscing about our time making In the Grow. If we leave you with anything let it be these great resources and encouragement to go out and plant something! Get growing, y'all! Muc…

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Megan Havelaar, Part 1 26:01

13d ago26:01

26:01

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which be…

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Betsey Stockton, Part 2 29:38

20d ago29:38

29:38

Betsey was born into slavery around fifteen years after the Revolutionary War ended. It’s believed that her father was a slave owner. She was given to a couple who settled in Princeton, New Jersey. Undaunted by her circumstances, Betsey taught herself to read and, as a teenager, made a lasting commitment to Christ and was baptized. In her early twe…

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E50 La siesta (or nap time for adults) - Spanish for False Beginners 12:39

20d ago12:39

12:39

¡Es nuestro episodio número 50! Es un día para celebrar, pero el Inglés se despertó un poco triste. Para sentirse mejor, se echó una siesta. En este episodio, te contamos un poco más de esa costumbre, que no solo es común en España. Hablamos sobre sus beneficios y sobre la duración ideal de una siesta. ¿Qué piensas, estudiante? ¡Disfruta y aprende …

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Watering 101 & Warm season varieties 27:52

25d ago27:52

27:52

This week we're still talking about gardening basics, specifically watering and picking the right varieties of warm-season crops. 2 more episodes after this! They will be epic. With three guests from Sustainable Food Center and La Cocina Alegre, how could we go wrong? We can't. We're great and amazing, and we'll miss you.…

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Betsey Stockton, Part 1 31:32

27d ago31:32

31:32

Betsey was born into slavery around fifteen years after the Revolutionary War ended. It’s believed that her father was a slave owner. She was given to a couple who settled in Princeton, New Jersey. Undaunted by her circumstances, Betsey taught herself to read and, as a teenager, made a lasting commitment to Christ and was baptized. In her early twe…

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Talking Topsoil 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

Hi Plant People, this week Vikram and I are talking a lot about topsoil. Did you know that topsoil is not the top!? I didn't. We'll also do a speed round, listing cool weather crops you should plant now before your summer garden. We've got 3 more episodes left, so please stay tuned. We're going out in style! <3 Thanks for supporting us.…

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Clara Brown, Part 2 26:01

1M ago26:01

26:01

Clara was born into slavery in the year 1800. She was not freed until she was fifty-nine years old. Undaunted by the pain, difficulties, and hardships of life, Clara determined to put Jesus first in all she did. Her story becomes exceptional and inspiring as we follow her life from slavery, through setbacks and sorrow, in hard work and trying times…

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E49 La R (or My Nemesis) - Spanish for False Beginners 12:43

1M ago12:43

12:43

¿Sabés lo que es un trabalenguas, estudiante? Prueba a decir esto en voz alta y tendrás la respuesta: ‘’El perro de San Roque no tiene rabo porque Ramón Rodríguez se lo ha robado.‘’ En el episodio número 49 de "Spanish for False Beginners" , hablamos de acento, pronunciación, errores divertidos que nos ha causado pronunciar algo incorrectamente, y …

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Back to Basics 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

Hello Plant People, This week we’re getting back to basics. We cover a couple more listener questions and talk about things that will hopefully get you excited about your spring garden. Learn more about how to have a successful year of growing! We will miss you all, but stay tuned for a few more episodes!…

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Clara Brown, Part 1 26:01

1M ago26:01

26:01

Clara was born into slavery in the year 1800. She was not freed until she was fifty-nine years old. Undaunted by the pain, difficulties, and hardships of life, Clara determined to put Jesus first in all she did. Her story becomes exceptional and inspiring as we follow her life from slavery, through setbacks and sorrow, in hard work and trying times…

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E48 Dientes, dientes (or a Hollywood smile) - Spanish for False Beginners 15:07

1M ago15:07

15:07

''Dientes, dientes. Que eso es lo que les jode.'' ''Teeth, teeth. That's what pisses them off.'' Esta frase de Isabel Pantoja (la mujer más famosa de España) inspiró el episodio de hoy. Hablamos sobre dientes y sonrisas. Analizamos cómo con el tiempo se han vuelto cada vez más artificiales. ¿Qué piensas? Aprenderás vocabulario relacionado con el te…

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Listener Questions 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

Hi Plant People! In the Grow is back for another season. We’re so excited for a spring full of great plant content and we’re kicking things off with an episode full of answers to listener questions. We will miss you guys! Only a few more episodes left.By Rachel Boyd

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Aileen Alegre, Part 3 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of neglect, abandonment, and abuse (both physical and sexual). On this program Aileen shares her testimony of growing up as a young Peruvian girl in Florida. She tells us how she came to know Jesus, serve Jes…

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Aileen Alegre, Part 2 26:01

2M ago26:01

26:01

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of neglect, abandonment, and abuse (both physical and sexual). On this program Aileen shares her testimony of growing up as a young Peruvian girl in Florida. She tells us how she came to know Jesus, serve Jes…

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Aileen Alegre, Part 1 25:59

2M ago25:59

25:59

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of neglect, abandonment, and abuse (both physical and sexual). On this program Aileen shares her testimony of growing up as a young Peruvian girl in Florida. She tells us how she came to know Jesus, serve Jes…

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E47 Estados Unidos (or my application for a Green card) - Spanish for False Beginners 16:50

2M ago16:50

16:50

Amado por muchos, y criticado por muchos también. Hoy hablamos de Estados Unidos y de su impacto cultural en el resto del mundo. También comentamos la personalidad de los americanos. ¿O mejor dicho estadounidenses? ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course - Español Claro (open now!): ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK …

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Gloria Chapman, Part 3 26:01

2M ago26:01

26:01

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that former Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and killed. The man who pleaded guilty to the murder was Gloria's husband, Mark David Chapman. Gloria and Mark had only been married eighteen months prior to th…

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E46 Personitas (or deciding whether to have kids or not) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

El fin de semana pasado tuvimos un evento familiar y estuvimos rodeados de niños. Eso nos hizo pensar acerca de los desafíos y responsabilidades de ser padres. Reflexionamos también sobre las diferencias que vemos entre la educación en Reino Unido y en España. El Inglés nos cuenta por qué cree que sería complicado ser un padre relajado. Estudiante,…

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E45 Propósitos (or resolutions) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

¡Feliz 2024, estudiante! En este episodio, el Inglés y yo te contamos cuáles son nuestras metas para este año. Desde tatuajes hasta estar más focalizados. ¡Quizás algunos de nuestros propósitos te sorprendan o te hagan reír! ¿Es tu propósito de año nuevo aprender o mejorar tu español? Cuéntame en comentarios. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look …

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Gloria Chapman, Part 2 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that former Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and killed. The man who pleaded guilty to the murder was Gloria's husband, Mark David Chapman. Gloria and Mark had only been married eighteen months prior to th…

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Gloria Chapman, Part 1 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that former Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and killed. The man who pleaded guilty to the murder was Gloria's husband, Mark David Chapman. Gloria and Mark had only been married eighteen months prior to th…

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"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) with Sarah Youngblood 1:22:08

3M ago1:22:08

1:22:08

Nothing gets you in the holiday mood like bawling your eyes out in the snow, amirite? Just in time to celebrate Christmas, we’re dropping a heavy-hitter: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland from Meet Me In St Louis! Join us as we talk the enduring legacy of this Christmas classic, Frank Sinatra’s lyrical changes, and feature a ca…

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E44 Feliz Navidad (and a Happy new year!) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 19:06

3M ago19:06

19:06

¡Último episodio del año, estudiante! Y otro episodio más de Navidad. En esta ocasión te contamos de algunas tradiciones curiosas que se practican en la casa de El Inglés, aunque como siempre terminamos hablando de los orígenes latinos de alguien. Además vas a escuchar a El Inglés hablando en perfecto escocés. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look…

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Rose Martin, Part 2 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

Born to migrant workers, Rose grew up feeling out of place in American culture and yet not fully comfortable in Mexican culture. By the time Rose went to high school, the discomfort drew her to a search for truth, which she heard and received at a Billy Graham Crusade. After high school, Rose married her boss and moved to San Diego county where she…

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E43 Estar de mal humor (or misery loves company) - Spanish for False Beginners 16:50

3M ago16:50

16:50

¿Qué te pone de mal humor, estudiante? En este episodio, hablamos sobre esos días en los que estamos de ''mala leche'', como decimos en España. Te contamos también que nos ayuda a nosotros a salir de ese estado y sentirnos un poco mejor. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course (coming soon): ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotro…

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Rose Martin, Part 1 26:33

3M ago26:33

26:33

Born to migrant workers, Rose grew up feeling out of place in American culture and yet not fully comfortable in Mexican culture. By the time Rose went to high school, the discomfort drew her to a search for truth, which she heard and received at a Billy Graham Crusade. After high school, Rose married her boss and moved to San Diego county where she…

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Mary Moffat Livingston, Part 2 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

While Robin was watching a movie about Dr. Livingstone (“I presume”), she was surprised to find out he had a wife. This prompted a deep dive into the life of Mary Moffat Livingstone. Join Robin and Cheryl as they discuss the interesting life of Mary in two episodes. Mary was raised in South Africa as the oldest daughter of Scottish missionaries. Sh…

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E42 La boda de mi mejor amigo (or all is fair in love and war) - Spanish for False Beginners 17:29

3M ago17:29

17:29

En este episodio, hablamos sobre una comedia romántica de los '90, que seguro has visto. Reflexionamos sobre infidelidades, amor y desamor. Y tú estudiante, ¿hasta dónde llegarías por amor? ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course (coming soon): ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the free transcript …

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O Christmas Tree & More 28:09

4M ago28:09

28:09

Ho-ho-ho! Let’s talk about Christmas tree farms. Learn about the differences between fresh-cut, live, and plastic trees, and some alternative, non-traditional decoration ideas that may fit you just right for the holidays.By Rachel Boyd

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Mary Moffat Livingston, Part 1 26:01

4M ago26:01

26:01

While Robin was watching a movie about Dr. Livingstone (“I presume”), she was surprised to find out he had a wife. This prompted a deep dive into the life of Mary Moffat Livingstone. Join Robin and Cheryl as they discuss the interesting life of Mary in two episodes. Mary was raised in South Africa as the oldest daughter of Scottish missionaries. Sh…

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E41 Inteligencia artificial (or a dystopian threat) - Spanish for False Beginners 15:20

4M ago15:20

15:20

Estudiante, ¿tú qué opinas sobre la inteligencia artificial? 🤔 En este episodio, te contamos para qué la usamos nosotros y qué pensamos sobre esta nueva herramienta. ¿Nos dominarán las máquinas? 🤖 ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course (coming soon): ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the free tran…

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Kendall Kula, Part 2 26:04

4M ago26:04

26:04

Kendall was content excelling in her career as an elementary school teacher. However, after an unexpected opportunity opened to study the Bible in Austria, Kendall’s life was turned upside-down. After one year, and then another, Kendall joined a ministry team in Hungary. It was there that she met Kurt Kendall, an American ministering as a missionar…

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Yams vs Sweet Potatoes 26:58

4M ago26:58

26:58

Thanksgiving is on the way, so it’s a great time to talk about sweet potatoes and yams. What’s the difference and how can you tell? Learn all about it on In the Grow! ~ We will take a break from new episodes next week, but we'll be back to wrap up the season the following week when we talk about Christmas Tree farms. ~…

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Kendall Kula, Part 1 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

Kendall was content excelling in her career as an elementary school teacher. However, after an unexpected opportunity opened to study the Bible in Austria, Kendall’s life was turned upside-down. After one year, and then another, Kendall joined a ministry team in Hungary. It was there that she met Kurt Kendall, an American ministering as a missionar…

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E40 Seis preguntas (or how well do you really know your partner?) - Spanish for False Beginners 14:32

4M ago14:32

14:32

¿Conoces las típicas preguntas que deberías hacerle a tu pareja para conocerla mejor? En este episodio, respondimos a algunas de ellas y compartimos también enseñanzas que nos han dejado nuestros padres. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course (coming soon): ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the fr…

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A Short-crust History of Pie 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

This week it’s one of Rachel’s most favorite things — the history of fruit pie! From ancient Egypt to American apple pie, we’re going to talk about where certain pies come from and where the fruits that fill them come from too. Go have some pie!By Rachel Boyd

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E39 Un año sin alcohol (or drinking water in clubs) - Spanish for False Beginners 13:18

4M ago13:18

13:18

El Inglés nos cuenta en este episodio por qué paró de beber alcohol hace un año. Hablamos de los beneficios de esta decisión y de las reacciones de las personas a su alrededor. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course (coming soon): ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the free transcript (in Spanish a…

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Lynne Kelly, Part 2 26:00

4M ago26:00

26:00

As a young woman, Lynne became somewhat jaded to Christianity because of a negative experience her parents had with a church. She only agreed to go to Bible college because her best friend was going and it afforded her the opportunity to live in Southern California. When Lynne surrendered to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and gave her life to Je…

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Goodnight, Garden 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

This week we’re saying, “Goodnight, Garden.” — It’s almost winter. The leaves are dropping. Plants are going dormant and you can too. Take a break with us.By Rachel Boyd

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"Mirror Mirror" by Rah Digga from Thir13en Ghosts (2001) with Harim Sanchez 1:22:21

5M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

Put on your ghost-viewing goggles because we’re talking about Mirror Mirror by Rah Digga from the 2001 film Thirteen Ghosts. Yep — there’s an original song in this movie. Who knew? Listen for the paranormal cult classic, and stay for the early 00’s rap queen and First Lady of Flipmode Squad, Rah Digga! Join us as we discuss which of the ghosts is t…

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Lynne Kelly, Part 1 26:08

5M ago26:08

26:08

As a young woman, Lynne became somewhat jaded to Christianity because of a negative experience her parents had with a church. She only agreed to go to Bible college because her best friend was going and it afforded her the opportunity to live in Southern California. When Lynne surrendered to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and gave her life to Je…

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E38 Toulouse (or the pink city) + BIG NEWS 🤩 - Spanish for False Beginners 13:57

5M ago13:57

13:57

El Inglés y yo hemos hecho una pequeña inmersión lingüística en Toulouse, Francia. En este episodio, te contamos nuestra experiencia en Francia y como nos sumergimos en su cultura, por una semana, para mejorar nuestro francés. También tenemos una sorpresa al final del episodio. 🤩 ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CL…

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Goth Gardening 28:01

5M ago28:01

28:01

Goth Gardening, ever heard of it? —It’s not just a phase, Mom— Learn about plants you can start in spring to give you some great black colors and bright pops of orange for your fall garden.By Rachel Boyd

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Elizabeth Emuku, Part 2 26:02

5M ago26:02

26:02

Elizabeth shares with us what it was like to be a woman growing up in Uganda. As a young woman, Elizabeth learned to be content with abundance and poverty. Receiving Jesus in high school, she felt called to study medicine. Elizabeth met her husband in medical school through the Christian club on campus. She shares the testimony of what God did as H…

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E37 Indecisión (or paralysis from analysis) - Spanish for False Beginners 14:45

5M ago14:45

14:45

¿Cuál es la decisión más impulsiva que has tomado en tu vida? En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre los desafíos y los beneficios de la indecisión. También pensamos en trucos para no llegar a la parálisis por análisis, ¿tienes algún otro? ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the free transcript…

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