{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish","slug":"fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","podcast_index_feed_id":5973428,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5754274/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.fluentfiction.org/spanish","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61817ca59aaaaf502a54ea7342a16bce.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Spanish listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Spanish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Spanish and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Mexico, Peru, or Puerto Rico? Maybe you want to speak Spanish with your abuela from Cuba? Our podcast will give you the cultural…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T10:17:19.384509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428"},"episode":{"title":"Crossing Shadows: Bravery in the Mystical Andes","slug":"crossing-shadows-bravery-in-the-mystical-andes","published_at":"2026-06-15T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/crossing-shadows-bravery-in-the-mystical-andes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72531151/2026_06_15_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Crossing Shadows: Bravery in the Mystical Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol apenas asomaba sobre las cumbres de los Andes. En: The sun was barely peeking over the peaks of the Andes. Es: La neblina cubría Machu Picchu, dándole un aire místico. En: The mist covered Machu Picchu, giving it a mystical aura. Es: A lo lejos, se escuchaban los preparativos para la fiesta del Inti Raymi. En: In the distance, the preparations for the Inti Raymi festival could be heard. Es: Mateo, un guía local, caminaba al frente de un grupo de turistas. En: Mateo, a local guide, walked at the front of a group of tourists. Es: Su voz era firme mientras hablaba de las antiguas hazañas de los incas. En: His voice was firm as he spoke of the ancient feats of the Incas. Es: Pero en su corazón, el miedo a las alturas lo agitaba como una sombra constante. En: But in his heart, the fear of heights stirred him like a constant shadow. Es: Junto a él, Isabela observaba cada detalle con ojos curiosos. En: Beside him, Isabela observed every detail with curious eyes. Es: Pero su mente estaba en otro lugar, un secreto que la pesaba. En: But her mind was elsewhere, burdened by a secret. Es: Santiago, un historiador apasionado, tomaba notas constantes. En: Santiago, a passionate historian, took constant notes. Es: Sus ojos buscaban inspiración, pero la incertidumbre lo frenaba. En: His eyes sought inspiration, but uncertainty held him back. Es: De repente, un estruendo sacudió el suelo. En: Suddenly, a rumble shook the ground. Es: Las rocas comenzaron a deslizarse, bloqueando el camino de regreso. En: Rocks began to slide, blocking the way back. Es: El grupo estaba atra…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Crossing Shadows: Bravery in the Mystical Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1050,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/episodes/crossing-shadows-bravery-in-the-mystical-andes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/crossing-shadows-bravery-in-the-mystical-andes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}