BoricuameRican
Everything related to Puerto Rico and being Puerto Rican.
New to BoricuameRican? Start here:
Episode 1: How BoricuameRican Started (with my Sister): Growing Up Puerto Rican in the U.S.
Episode 12: Born in the USA, Raised the PR Way: Puerto Rican Identity & Belonging
Episode 2: Taínos: Indigenous Roots of Puerto Rican Identity
Episode 26: La Boricua y El Blanquito: Marrying Into a Puerto Rican Family
Episode 94: Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA
Episodes
104 episodes
The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 5: Korean War, March 1951)
The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. In this episode, we con...
My Dad's Journey and a few words from Mom: Love, Tears & 80 Years
Today's episode feels a little selfish, because I wanted to record my parents and share a little bit of their story, in their own words. First up is mom, with her signature mix of wisdom and wonderfully random stories. ...
The Benito Bowl: Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX
Hosts Nancy and Chris discuss the "controversial" performance of Puerto Rican chart-topping, cultural icon, global sensation Bad Bunny. We share our thoughts from before, during and after. Agree or disagree? Let us know!
Our 100th Episode: Chris Interviews Nancy about Puerto Rico and BoricuameRican
In this milestone 100th episode of BoricuameRican, the tables turn as Chris interviews host Nancy about the podcast's origins, standout moments—from arachnids to Ariel Castro—and visions for the next 100. Dive into Puerto Rican culture, heritag...
The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 4: Korean War, Jan/Feb 1951)
The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part Four covers their ...
Saint Sebastian Street Festival aka "La SanSe" in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A little religion, a little history, and a lot of laughs as we discuss The Octaves, the Feast of the Ass, Juan Bobo, cabezudos, and how Saint Sebastian inspired the biggest party on the island!Un poco de religión, un poco de historia...
Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos (en español) / Three Kings Day (in Spanish)
Datos curiosos, historia y tradición boricua sobre el Día de Reyes en Puerto Rico y Latinoamérica, una celebración donde la fe, la familia y la cultura se unen para cerrar la Navidad. Fun facts, history and traditions around Three K...
Tradiciones de Año Nuevo en Puerto Rico (en español)
¡Año Nuevo al estilo boricua!Un episodio divertido sobre cómo los puertorriqueños celebran la despedida del año, desde tirar agua y comer las doce uvas, hasta disfrutar de comida típica, música y familia.
Christmas in Las Vegas!
In this special episode, Nancy & Chris chat about the holidays in Las Vegas. There's something for everyone, such as: Cowboy Christmas, Bellagio Conservatory, Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, Krampus House, and more! 2nd intro s...
Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA
Nancy & Chris are back to chat about the holidays in the US and PR. We talk about our own family traditions, from Christmas gifts in garbage bags to The Feast of the Seven Fishes. We conclude with some fun trivia. Come hang! Merry Christmas...
The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 3: Korean War, 1950)
The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part Three covers 1950...
My conversation with Daniel Massa!
Introducing Daniel Massa, a talented and humble composer, healthcare worker, digital content creator - and proud BoricuameRican. We sit down for a lighthearted chat about music, family, culture, and being Puerto Rican. Hang out with...
The Hupia Spirit of Taíno Legend - Happy Halloween & Day of the Dead!
What did the native people of Puerto Rico believe about the afterlife? It's fun, quirky, beautiful - and profound.
Para Halloween: El Fantasma de La Llorona (en español)
La leyenda de La Llorona, una esposa desconsolada que ahogó a sus propios hijos como venganza hacia su marido infiel.
Un cuento para Halloween: El Jacho Centeno (en español)
Una alma condenada a vagar por las playas de Puerto Rico pagando por sus pecados.Special thanks to Daniel Massa - https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ - whose music was used in this episode!
The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 2: WWII)
The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic, mostly Puerto Rican, unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part Two covers the ope...
My conversation with Noel “DJ Speedy” Mercado!
Noel "Speedy" Mercado is a legend in the Latin music scene. For almost 40 years you’ve been hearing his signature “WEPAAAAA!” Based in NYC, his impressive resume includes radio personality, DJ, promoter, sports announcer, interviewer, producer,...
The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the US Army (Part 1: Formation and WWI)
The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic, mostly Puerto Rican, unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Part One covers the for...
Isabel La Negra (Isabel Luberza Oppenheimer) - La Madam de Ponce
Who would murder a 72-year-old woman who spent half her life donating generously to the less fortunate? Our quest to learn about the unsolved murder of the beloved Isabel Oppenheimer - owner of a legendary brothel called Elizabeth's Dancing Clu...
Santería (en español)
Desconcertante. Misterioso. Incomprendido. ¿Es brujería, adivinación o simplemente otra religión? Tienen santos, ofrendas y rituales. Pero no hay templo, ni biblia, ni sábado que observar. Respetuosamente exploramos los orígenes y c...
El Pirata Aéreo Rudolfo Rivera-Ríos (en español)
El 1 de agosto de 1970, un joven activista boricua llamado Rudolfo Rivera-Ríos subió a un vuelo de Pan Am rumbo a Puerto Rico… armado, decidido, y con un plan bien peligroso: secuestrar el 747 y llevarlo a Cuba.
El significado del 25 de julio en Puerto Rico (en español)
El 25 de julio es un día importante en Puerto Rico. Es la Conmemoración del Estado Libre Asociado, Día de la Constitución Puertorriqueña, y Día de Santiago Apóstol. Por supuesto hay celebraciones políticas y religiosas en toda la isla, incluyen...
Vejigantes (en español)
¿Demonio juguetón? ¿Opositor a la colonización? ¿El colorido primo puertorriqueño de Krampus? Presentamos al Vejigante, un personaje folclórico enmascarado y locamente disfrazado de los días de la conquista española y la esclavitud africana en ...