A Little Bit de Todo

A Little Bit de Todo is a podcast about a little bit of everything, for curious minds of all ages. Every weekday, host Cristina tells you about something Latino/Latine related, but in a bite sized episode. Topics involve things like, what are we really celebrating on 5 De Mayo? Where did Lucha Libre come from? Who invented Color and more. Listen on your way to school drop-off/pick-up, during your work break, a short dog walk or wherever!

Episodes

The History of Nachos

June 18, 2024 • 5 mins

The origin of nachos is not American. The title of the father of Nachos goes to a man named Ignacio de Anaya. Ignacio was the manager of a Mexican restaurant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. A group of military wives wandered into club victoria, Ignacio’s restaurant, looking for something to eat. For some reason, the cooks were all gone and Ignacio needed to feed them. He ran into the kitchen, cut tortillas into a triangle shap...

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Coahuila Land of Dinosaurs

June 6, 2024 • 7 mins

Coahuila is the third largest state in Mexico and part of it borders Texas. It's also known as the Land of Dinosauars, as new dinoaurs were discovered here and the largest fossil collection can be found there. The new dinosaurs discovered in Coahuila were the Coahuilaceratops, the Velafrons, the Latirhinus, the Saltillomimus and the Sabinosaurio.

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Janequeo

June 4, 2024 • 5 mins

Janequeo was born around 1587, the exact date is unknown. She was a lonco, a leader and she’s a hero to the Mapuche-Pehuenche people. She was the wife of Huepotaen, who was a lonco, an indigenous leader. When he was tortured and killed by the Spanish governor, Alonso de Sotomayor, she became the lonco and led a long battle against the Spanish.

Book mentioned: https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/janequeo

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The History of the Charro Suit

June 3, 2024 • 8 mins

The charro suit is made of long tight pants that are decorated on both sides. The coat is on the shorter side and embroidered. The outfit wouldn't be complete without the wide brimmed Sombrero and a silk tie. This outfit is the same for women, only it is a skirt.

This style of suit can be traced to the Salamanca region of Spain. When the Spanish colonized Mexico, they brought this style of clothing with them. The Spanish made it il...

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The Axolotl

May 20, 2024 • 7 mins

The Axolotl is a salamander native to Lake Xochimilco. It's different than other amphibians because it reaches adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis. But the coolest thing about the Axolotl might be their ability to regenerate. According to legend, the Axolotl wasa created from the God, Xolotl. This episode is all about the Axolotl.

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The Boy Who Flew

May 15, 2024 • 4 mins

Cliserio Reyes was a young boy in Mexico when the Torreon airport was built. He loved airplanes and dreamed of flying. He did fly, surviving 12,000 feet while hanging on to a plane.

A Little Bit de Todo is a podcast about a little bit of everything, for curious minds of all ages. Every weekday, host Cristina tells you about something Latino/Latine related, but in a bite sized episode.

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The Shortest Presidential Term in History

May 14, 2024 • 5 mins

Pedro José Domingo de la Calzada Manuel María Lascuráin Paredes, or Pedro Lascuráin, which is way easier to say, was Mexico’s 38th president. His term lasted one hour, though some accounts say it was between 15 to 45 minutes long.

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Why is Mother's Day Celebrated on May 10th?

May 10, 2024 • 5 mins

Mother's day in the United States is always celebrated on the second Sunday of May, but that's not the casae in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. In these countries, it is always on May 10th. This episode is about the history of Mother's day and why Mother's day takes place on the 10th.

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Paricutin The Youngest Volcano

May 9, 2024 • 9 mins

Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano in Michoacan, Mexico. The volcano surged from the cornfield of Dionisio Pulido in 1943, making it the youngest volcano in the world. The towns of Paricutin and San Juan Parangaricutiro were buried by the eruption.

There's a fun tongue twister about San Juan Parangaricutiro, give it a try:

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The First Woman to Run for President in Latin America: Prudencia Ayala

May 8, 2024 • 5 mins

Prudencia Ayala was an Afro-indigenous Salvadoran woman, a writer, activist, mother and the first woman to run for president in El Salvador and Latin America.

A Little Bit de Todo is a podcast about a little bit of everything, for curious minds of all ages. Every weekday, host Cristina tells you about something Latino/Latine related, but in a bite sized episode.

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All About Chihuahuas

May 7, 2024 • 5 mins

Chihuahuas are a Mexican breed of toy dog, named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. They may be seen as an annoying little yappy dog, but they are so much more than that. They are the ancestors of a sacred dog, the Techichi and survivors of colonization. This episode is all about Chihuahuas.

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A Brief History of Lucha Libre

May 6, 2024 • 7 mins

Lucha libre is the term for the style of professional wrestling originating in Mexico. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form of the genre, characterized by colorful masks and "high-flying" maneuvers. This episode is a brief history of Lucha Libre.

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Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2024 • 8 mins

What is Cinco de Mayo celebrated for? A lot of people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence day, but that takes place on the 16th of September. Some people also think Cinco de Mayo has to do with the Mexican revolution, but that’s not true either.

In Mexico, this holiday isn't called Cinco de Mayo like it is in the United States. It's called the Battle of Puebla day and it's not widely celebrated.

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What is a Little Bit de Todo About?

March 11, 2024 • 1 min

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A Little Bit de Todo

Episodes

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Janequeo

The History of the Charro Suit

The Axolotl

The Boy Who Flew

The Shortest Presidential Term in History

Why is Mother's Day Celebrated on May 10th?

Paricutin The Youngest Volcano

The First Woman to Run for President in Latin America: Prudencia Ayala

All About Chihuahuas

A Brief History of Lucha Libre

Cinco de Mayo

What is a Little Bit de Todo About?

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