FYI - For Your Inglés
Hello, English explorers! Welcome to FYI (For Your Inglés)! You'll learn so much more than just English in this weekly show. We delve into a wide range of fascinating topics. No topic is too tough to tackle: jeans, dogs, sneakers, Central Park, wine, Area 51, essential verbs, and etc. Send me suggestions for topics you'd like to hear about in future episodes. I'd love to hear from you. My aim is to educate, enlighten, and entertain you, all at the same time. Have fun while learning about spectacular stuff in English! For exclusive bonus content in our curious community check out my https://patreon.com/albertoalonso *Intro music = Souvenir by Augusto Hernandez
Episodes
237 episodes
Chocolate
This delicious delectable dessert can be done up and dished out in diverse ways. It comes in a vast range of varieties and flavors, from bold and bitter to sickly sweet. Some folks with a sweet tooth are downright addicted to this timeless tast...
Pirates
We have always been fascinated with swashbuckling buccaneers and their shanty ships. These timeless tales of treason, thievery, and treachery have graced the silver screen since Hollywood’s heyday. Get ready to get hooked, for good. Ahoy! A...
Malls
These massive multi-purpose mega centers can be visited wherever you may be in the world. You can grab a bite to eat, catch a flick, and even shop till you drop. For a period their popularity seemed to have faded into oblivion, with the advent ...
Mountains
They’re often referred to as majestic, massive, and even magnificent. Peaks have always piqued our interest since inception. Who doesn’t want a breathtaking birds-eye view of the earth from above? But make no mistake, these majestic massifs are...
Steve Jobs
Some called this man a master marketer, some deemed him a visionary with the demeanor of a charismatic cult leader, who was lightyears ahead of his time. Detractors say he was demanding and could even be downright despicable at times. A few foe...
Brooklyn Bridge
Bountiful beautiful bridges have been built since way back when. They are modern marvels which exemplify both form and function. These simple yet complex structures that span the planet are also symbolic. As you’ll see, they are often reference...
Kellogg's
The story of this well-known beloved breakfast brand starts with two brothers who's relationship faltered and finally had a falling out. A devout quack doctor set in his ways, and a younger brother who no longer wants to be under his brother's ...
Social Media w/ Diana Morales
This relatively new invention has somehow seeped its way into our lives. Like any double-edged sword, it can help you and potentially harm you. Society is seemingly more and more hooked on these powerful platforms as time passes. Whether we are...
Hospitals
Infirmaries can be interesting and intimidating institutions, but one thing is for certain, the industry is indispensable. We go there to get nursed back to health if we get ill or injured, or go under the knife if need be. In an emergency we c...
Vinyl
Welcome to WFYI FM RADIO the home of the smooth soulful sounds where we’re spinning stacks of wax for you while you work or just go about your day. This is your beat bringing buddy DJ AA and you are in for a real treat for the next hour or so. ...
Supermarkets
Attention shoppers: There’s a special on sliced bread and chopped liver. Two for one, today only. This offer is exclusively for club card members. Happy shopping and have a nice day! You can find anything you may need in the aisles of ...
Cruises
All aboard! Last call for all ship passengers on pier 12. I know summer is sadly over, but that doesn’t mean the fun and festivities have to stop. Let the vacay vibes live on forever! We are about to embark on a journey around the 7 seas and le...
Easter
Aaaah. Spring has finally sprung. The beautiful flower buds are starting to blossom and bloom, as the birds cheerfully chirp. Consequentially, the countryside will be quite colorful and full of tons of contrasting sights, sounds, and smells. Le...
Amsterdam w/ Mike Morton
There’s no place quite like this spectacular standalone city in The Netherlands. This quirky Dutch capital is renown for its quintessential curving canals, hard-core bike culture, cannabis coffee shops, awe-inspiring architecture, with a multit...
Rolling Stones
These raucous rock n' roll rebels are living proof that this defiant style of music is a direct descendant of the blues. Their band's name even comes from a classic Muddy Waters song, and its also an age-old adage in English: a rolling stone ga...
The Circus
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages step right up. You're about to experience the most spectacular sensational show in the whole wide world. Three rings brimming with exciting entertainment, non-stop thrills, and fabulous feats. Feast yo...
English at Home
They say there’s no place like it and it’s where the heart is. It can both a physical place and an obscure concept. In its walls we have everything we’ve ever owned and needed, yet we are always adding to it. We eat, sleep, play, bathe, and eve...
Tina Turner
Many say she’s simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone. One thing's for sure, her path to fame wasn’t easy, it was plagued with problems from the get-go. Nevertheless, she stood her ground and kept doing what she ...
Dictators
These power hungry people have preyed on their own population in many cases. They are unelected tyrants who ran rigorous regimes, where dissent was met with torture and even death. As a society, the same question keeps coming back to haunt us. ...
Trump
This lively loudmouth is loved by many and loathed by lots of others who suffer from TDS. When he’s perched upon the pulpit preaching his populism, he polarizes people all over the place, from Alabama to Almansa. But one thing is for sure, the ...
Drugs
These often illicit substances come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can both cure us and kill us in the same breath. Popping pills can ease our pain, but one can get hooked, as some meds are heavily addictive. They can cause cravings, an...
to TURN
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! If you want to TURN into an English superstar, don’t TURN a blind eye to this week’s episode of FYI!
Art w/ Rob Grams
It can be a myriad of different things: beautiful, sad, inspiring, poignant, and even pertinent and purposeful. It speaks to our five senses on a level we can’t even comprehend. We couldn’t fathom the world without it. We’ll delve into the aren...