Best Kurly Tlapoyawa Podcasts (2024)

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UNLOCKED BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 6 "The Wanderers" 15:38

1d ago15:38

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Send us a Text Message. 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 that my life was shape…

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Throwback Thursday: Acequias - a Forgotten History! 52:29

6d ago52:29

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Send us a Text Message. 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 come from? Sadly, most Ne…

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Episode 60: Borderland Indigeneity w/Carlos Aceves! 1:01:24

8d ago1:01:24

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Send us a Text Message. 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 childhood education. They…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! An Olmec Update 14:35

12d ago14:35

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Send us a Text Message. 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 books and has present…

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

15d ago11:55

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Send us a Text Message. 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 that my life was shape…

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Throwback Thursday: Aztlan Libre Press w/ Juan Tejeda 1:12:02

20d ago1:12:02

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Send us a Text Message. 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. Aztlan Libre Press i…

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

22d ago30:41

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Send us a Text Message. 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 American dimensions of …

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

29d ago10:11

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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 sa…

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Throwback Thursday: Peopling the Americas W Dr. Raff! 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

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Send us a Text Message. 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! Today we are joined b…

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Episode 58: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics W/ Dr. Luis Herran Avila Part 1! 43:41

1M ago43:41

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Send us a Text Message. 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 American dimensions of …

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

1M ago21:40

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Send us a Text Message. 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 agents allege that they wer…

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

1M ago8:28

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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 sa…

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Throwback Thursday: Rescuing the Tonalamatl Aubin 40:09

2M ago40:09

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Send us a Text Message. 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 in front of the many M…

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Episode 57: Aztecs vs Samurai Pirates? 52:28

2M ago52:28

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Send us a Text Message. 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 well-meaning individuals …

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Special Throwback: Cinco de Mayo! 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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 celebrate. Enjoy! Suppo…

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

2M ago20:51

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Joe Rogan Podcast where …

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Throwback Thursday: Defending Chicano Indigeneity! 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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 as Indigenous. Given …

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Episode 56: Four Things to Know About the Mexika Calendar! 51:23

2M ago51:23

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Send us a Text Message. 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 headquarters thought it would be…

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Throwback Thursday: Hijacking History 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Send us a Text Message. 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) Your hosts: Kurly Tlapo…

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

2M ago9:45

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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! 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

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Send us a Text Message. 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 1999, BBC TWO broadcas…

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Episode 55: Eclipse Apocalypse! 51:21

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Send us a Text Message. 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, and the historical co…

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

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Send us a Text Message. 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 archaeologist, ethnohisto…

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

3M ago16:47

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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 by my parents, where …

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Throwback Thursday: Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquest 44:20

3M ago44:20

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Send us a Text Message. 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 constructed the Colegi…

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

3M ago1:07:10

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Send us a Text Message. 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 University of New Mexico, Harva…

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Episode 53: Hispanic Heritage Month 45:06

9M ago45:06

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Send us a Text Message. 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 guide you through its ori…

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Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! 52:00

9M ago52:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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? and what is the source…

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Episode 51: American Homeboy w/ Brandon Loran Maxwell 1:41:42

10M ago1:41:42

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Send us a Text Message. American Homeboy with Brandon Loran Maxwell We are joined by filmmaker Brandon Loran Maxwell (the Daily Chela), to talk about his new documentary film "American Homeboy." American Homeboy is a documentary film directed by Brandon Loran Maxwell that explores the complex origins of pachuco and cholo culture which sprouted from…

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Episode 50: Remembering Dr. Cintli w/ Juan Tejeda! 1:12:12

11M ago1:12:12

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Send us a Text Message. Remembering Dr. Cintli with Juan Tejeda! We are joined by Juan Tejeda of Aztlan Libre Press to discuss the legacy and impact of Roberto "Dr. Cintli" Rodriguez, who recently passed away in Mexico. In tribute, we have a group reading of Roberto's groundbreaking essay "Who declared war on the word Chicano?" Our Guest: Juan Teje…

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Episode 49: The Acambaro Figurines w/ Dr. David Anderson! 1:22:45

12M ago1:22:45

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Send us a Text Message. The Acambaro Figurines w/ Dr. David Anderson! In July 1944, in the Mexican city of Acambaro, Guanajuato, a German businessman named Waldemar Julsrud came across a series of bizarre ceramic figurines said to resemble dinosaurs. These figurines have been promoted by young-Earth creationists as evidence for the coexistence of d…

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Premium Episode 14: The Book of the Sun (Full Episode Unlocked!) 47:15

12M ago47:15

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Send us a Text Message. The Book of the Sun In this episode, Tlakatekatl reads the short book entitled, The Book of the Sun (1992), by Cecilio Orozco, which was influential among Mexikas, danzantes, and the Mexikayotl movement. Kurly offers his personal perspective and provides context on the book's wider cultural impact. Enjoy! Your host: Ruben Ar…

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Episode 48: The Strange story of Dr. Atl! 1:09:07

1y ago1:09:07

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Send us a Text Message. The Strange story of Dr. Atl! In this episode, we explore the bizarre, fascinating, and contradictory life of one of Mexico's most influential painters: Dr. Atl. Your Hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connecti…

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Episode 47: The Black Olmec Myth 1:11:50

1y ago1:11:50

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Send us a Text Message. The Black Olmec Myth Racism and pseudohistory / pseudoarchaeology go hand-in-hand. One of the more prominent examples of this is the long-discredited notion that the Olmec civilization was either seeded by Black explorers from Africa, or that the Olmec themselves were a Black civilization. In this episode we take a look at t…

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Episode 46: The Last of The Aztecs! 59:31

1y ago59:31

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Send us a Text Message. The Last of The Aztecs! Online racial conspiracists often share historical photos of a man and woman dubbed "The Last of the Aztecs." But who are the individuals in the photo? What is their actual story? And what do they have to do with a showman and circus tycoon from Connecticut? Lets find out as we delve into the tragic s…

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Premium Episode 13: Talking Pseudoarchaeology w/ Dr. David S. Anderson 23:32

1y ago23:32

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Send us a Text Message. Talking Pseudoarchaeology with Dr. David S. Anderson In this premium Episode, we journey with Kurly to the SAA (Society for American Archaeology) national Conference in Portland Oregon, where he sits down with Dr. David S Anderson to talk about the forum on pseudoarchaeology that they both participated in! Your guest: Dr. Da…

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Episode 45: Cinco de Mayo! 27:11

1y ago27:11

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Send us a Text Message. Cinco De Mayo: Why We Celebrate It's that time of year again! In what has become an annual Cinco de Mayo tradition, we are revisiting one of our earlier episodes from the first season. Every year we see the return of hateful, anti-Mexican comments made in response to Cinco de Mayo, so we thought that it would be a topic wort…

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Episode 44: Goodbye Horses! 1:00:37

1y ago1:00:37

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Send us a Text Message. Indigenous people of the Americas and the Horse Every once in a while, we see a story posted on social media claiming that horses never went extinct in the Americas and that Indigenous people had the horse long before the arrival of Europeans. If you spend any time on Indigenous social media, you probably know what we are ta…

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Premium Episode 12: The Indigenous Pop Culture Expo! 32:19

1y ago32:19

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Send us a Text Message. The Indigenous Pop Culture Expo! Recently, Kurly was invited to be a guest at the Indigenous Pop Culture Expo in Oklahoma City. In this premium episode, he sits down with founder Dr. Lee Francis, and artists Maria "Wolf" Lopez and Jim Terry to talk about the significance of this event! Our guests: Dr. Lee Francis: Albuquerqu…

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Episode 43: This Fool w/ Chris Estrada! 39:38

1y ago39:38

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Send us a Text Message. This Fool with Chris Estrada! We are joined by comedian Chris Estrada! Estrada, one of the most exciting up-and-coming voices in comedy, is the co-creator, star, writer and executive producer of the hit Hulu series "This Fool" which is based on his standup comedy act and upbringing in South Los Angeles. Your Hosts: Kurly Tla…

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Episode 42: The Assassination of Kwawtemok! 59:07

1+ y ago59:07

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Send us a Text Message. The Assassination of Kwawtemok! On February 28, of the year 1525, Kwawtemok – the last sovereign tlatoani (ruler or speaker) of the Mexikah nation and the Anawak Confederacy, was assassinated by Hernán Cortés. But who was Kwawtemok, and why is he an important figure in the collective memory of Mexicans? Your Hosts: Kurly Tla…

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Premium Throwback: Atlantis & Graham Hancock 1:15:12

1+ y ago1:15:12

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Send us a Text Message. Atlantis & Graham Hancock Netflix has recently decided to provide an outlet for pseudohistory, pseudoarchaeology, and outright bullshit with their new series "ancient apocalypse." In this Premium Throwback, we revisit our very first Premium Episode, in which we cast a critical lens on the many outlandish claims made by Graha…

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Episode 41: Dia de los Muertos: The Chicano Connection! 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

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Send us a Text Message. 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 covers Mesoamerica, the …

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Episode 40: The Fight for Chicano Studies w/ Dr. Ernesto Mireles! 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

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Send us a Text Message. The Fight for Chicano Studies with Dr. Ernesto Mireles! Kurly is joined by Dr. Ernesto Mireles to discuss his latest Documentary Film "War of the Flea: The Fight for Xicano Studies." War of the Flea: The Fight for Xicano Studies is a real-life David v. Goliath story of Xicano students at Michigan State. Through their involve…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis: Nury Martinez and the Racism of Latinidad 12:39

1+ y ago12:39

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Send us a Text Message. Nury Martinez and the Racism of Latinidad Kurly talks about the recent Nury Martinez controversy, and explains how her comments fall perfectly in-line with the inherent racism of latinidad and the "latino/a/e/x" identity. Your host: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His …

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Episode 39: Remembering the Maya Apocalypse w/ Dr. John Hoopes! 1:33:55

1+ y ago1:33:55

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Send us a Text Message. Remembering the Maya Apocalypse with Dr. John Hoopes! About our guest: Dr. John Hoopes is an anthropologist with broad training in the archaeology of pre-Hispanic indigenous cultures, with a focus on indigenous populations of southern Central America between Mesoamerica and the Central Andes. He has built a solid base of emp…

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Premium Episode 11: Sal Castro & The Chicano Blowouts! (Full Episode) 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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Send us a Text Message. Sal Castro & The Chicano Blowouts! In this episode, we watch a short film about Sal Castro and the Chicano Blowouts! The East Los Angeles Walkouts or Chicano Blowouts were a series of 1968 protests by Chicano students against unequal conditions in Los Angeles Unified School District high schools. The first walkout occurred o…

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Episode 38: Archaeological Frauds & Myths w/ Ken Feder! 1:22:15

2y ago1:22:15

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Send us a Text Message. Archaeological Frauds & Myths with Ken Feder! We are joined by Dr. Ken Feder, to discuss his work in analyzing and exposing pseudoarchaeology and anti-scientific conspiracies! Dr. Kenneth L. "Kenny" Feder is a professor Emeritus of archaeology at Central Connecticut State University and the author of several books on archaeo…

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Premium Episode 10: Chicano Heritage Month! (Full Episode) 24:51

2y ago24:51

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Send us a Text Message. Chicano Heritage Month! Chicano Heritage Month? You heard us correctly! In this episode, we take a look at House resolution 1291 which was recently introduced by Congressman Lou Correa to commemorate August as Chicano Heritage Month. The resolution states its purpose as "Recognizing the significance of “Chicano Heritage Mont…

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Special Episode: Listener Feedback (and achievement unlocked)! 21:42

2y ago21:42

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Send us a Text Message. Listener Feedback In this episode, we take a look at some listener feedback and celebrate as the Podcast hits a very cool milestone! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections betw…

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