{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:21:51.778018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428"},"episode":{"title":"Poker's High Stakes: When Winning Becomes a Life Lesson","slug":"poker-s-high-stakes-when-winning-becomes-a-life-lesson","published_at":"2026-09-04T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/poker-s-high-stakes-when-winning-becomes-a-life-lesson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-04-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74892233/2026_09_04_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Poker's High Stakes: When Winning Becomes a Life Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-04-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El reloj marcaba las ocho de la noche cuando Mateo entró al cuarto con pasos inciertos. En: The clock struck eight in the evening when Mateo entered the room with uncertain steps. Es: Era primavera, pero a pesar del clima suave, dentro del salón todo era tensión. En: It was spring, but despite the mild weather, inside the hall everything was tense. Es: El lugar estaba iluminado con luces tenues y el aire estaba lleno de humo. En: The place was dimly lit and the air was filled with smoke. Es: El ambiente olía a tabaco y expectativa. En: The atmosphere smelled of tobacco and expectation. Es: Santiago, el anfitrión del juego, estaba sentado al final de la mesa. En: Santiago, the host of the game, was seated at the end of the table. Es: Su sonrisa era una mezcla de bienvenida e intimidación. En: His smile was a mix of welcome and intimidation. Es: Jugar al póker en su mesa era un honor pero también un reto. En: Playing poker at his table was an honor but also a challenge. Es: Mateo lo sabía bien. En: Mateo knew it well. Es: Había perdido en las últimas semanas y necesitaba ganar. En: He had lost in recent weeks and needed to win. Es: Sus deudas crecían cada día. En: His debts were growing every day. Es: Isabela, la esposa de Mateo, había intentado detenerlo al salir de casa. En: Isabela, Mateo's wife, had tried to stop him when he left home. Es: \"Por favor, cuida tu salud\", le había suplicado. En: \"Please, take care of your health,\" she had pleaded with him. Es: Pero Mateo había ignorado sus palabras y ahora estaba aquí, listo para enfrentarse al destino. 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