{"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":"Mysteries of Machu Picchu: Santiago's Inca Epiphany","slug":"mysteries-of-machu-picchu-santiago-s-inca-epiphany","published_at":"2026-05-17T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/mysteries-of-machu-picchu-santiago-s-inca-epiphany","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-17-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72039296/2026_05_17_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Mysteries of Machu Picchu: Santiago's Inca Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-17-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol se alzaba lentamente sobre las montañas de los Andes, iluminando las ruinas místicas de Machu Picchu. En: The sun rose slowly over the montañas de los Andes, illuminating the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu. Es: Era otoño en el hemisferio sur, y la fría brisa del amanecer anunciaba la futura llegada del invierno. En: It was autumn in the southern hemisphere, and the cold morning breeze announced the future arrival of winter. Es: Los aldeanos se movían con energía alrededor de las antiguas estructuras, preparando con devoción el Inti Raymi, el Festival del Sol. En: The villagers moved energetically around the ancient structures, devoutly preparing for the Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun. Es: Sus ropas coloridas reflejaban la rica herencia de los incas, creando una escena llena de vida y tradición. En: Their colorful clothes reflected the rich heritage of the incas, creating a scene full of life and tradition. Es: Santiago, un arquéologo apasionado por la historia inca, observaba todo desde una pequeña colina. En: Santiago, an archaeologist passionate about inca history, watched everything from a small hill. Es: En sus manos sostenía un mapa antiguo que indicaba la ubicación de un artefacto perdido, una pequeña figura de oro que, según las leyendas, contenía secretos de la civilización inca. En: In his hands, he held an ancient map indicating the location of a lost artifact, a small gold figure that, according to legends, contained secrets of the inca civilization. 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