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Nancy Pinto
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Everything related to Puerto Rico and being Puerto Rican. New to BoricuameRican? Start here: Episode 1: How BoricuameRican Started (with my Sister): Growing Up Puerto Rican in the U.S. Episode 12: Born in the USA, Raised the PR Way: Puerto Rican Identity & Belonging Episode 2: Taínos: Indigenous Roots of Puerto Rican Identity Episode 26: La Boricua y El Blanquito: Marrying Into a Puerto Rican Family  Episode 94: Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA   

  1. 4D AGO

    The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 4: Korean War, Jan/Feb 1951)

    Send us a text The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.  Part Four covers their role in driving the Chinese and North Koreans out of South Korea after the Chinese New Year Offensive, including Operation Thunderbolt and Operation Killer. We highlight a few heroes, present the history of the Borinqueneers crest, and talk about the famous fixed bayonet charge of 2nd February 1951.  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    19 min

  2. JAN 20

    Saint Sebastian Street Festival aka "La SanSe" in San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Send us a text A little religion, a little history, and a lot of laughs as we discuss The Octaves, the Feast of the Ass, Juan Bobo, cabezudos, and how Saint Sebastian inspired the biggest party on the island! Un poco de religión, un poco de historia y muchas risas mientras hablamos de Las Octavitas, la Fiesta del Asno, Juan Bobo, los cabezudos y cómo San Sebastián inspiró la fiesta más grande de la isla. SOURCES: https://nationaltoday.com/feast-of-the-ass-day/ https://www.elnuevodia.com/suplementos/fiestas-de-la-calle-san-sebastian/notas/de-raices-religiosas-a-fiesta-nacional/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/san-sebastian-street-festival/?utm_source=chatgpt.com  https://levaire.com/the-eighth-day-the-importance-of-the-number-8-in-biblical-numerology/ https://medium.com/@localguest/fiestas-de-la-calle-san-sebasti%C3%A1n-the-history-behind-the-festival-feb865bccc75 CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    37 min

  3. JAN 6

    Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos (en español) / Three Kings Day (in Spanish)

    Send us a text Datos curiosos, historia y tradición boricua sobre el Día de Reyes en Puerto Rico y Latinoamérica, una celebración donde la fe, la familia y la cultura se unen para cerrar la Navidad.  Fun facts, history and traditions around Three Kings Day, a Latin American/Puerto Rican/Christian holiday where faith, family and culture combine to close out Christmas.  Día de Reyes, Epifanía, tradiciones puertorriqueñas, cultura boricua  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    8 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    Tradiciones de Año Nuevo en Puerto Rico (en español)

    Send us a text ¡Año Nuevo al estilo boricua! Un episodio divertido sobre cómo los puertorriqueños celebran la despedida del año, desde tirar agua y comer las doce uvas, hasta disfrutar de comida típica, música y familia. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    9 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Christmas in Las Vegas!

    Send us a text In this special episode, Nancy & Chris chat about the holidays in Las Vegas. There's something for everyone, such as: Cowboy Christmas, Bellagio Conservatory, Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, Krampus House, and more!  2nd intro song by artist rediskasound: https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-backgroun-country-christmas-music-425385/ Please check out our other podcasts: The Pinto Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-pinto-podcast/id1558317718 Sleep Elixir - Movie Reviews: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-elixir-movie-reviews/id1860027736 CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    1h 4m

  6. 12/10/2025

    Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA

    Send us a text Nancy & Chris are back to chat about the holidays in the US and PR. We talk about our own family traditions, from Christmas gifts in garbage bags to The Feast of the Seven Fishes. We conclude with some fun trivia. Come hang! Merry Christmas! Nancy y Chris regresan para hablar del espíritu navideño en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. Nos reímos recordando nuestras tradiciones familiares, desde regalos de Navidad en bolsas de basura hasta la famosa *Fiesta de los Siete Pescados*. Cerramos con una trivia divertida y muchas risas. ¡Ven a compartir con nosotros y sentir el jangueo navideño! ¡Feliz Navidad!  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    1h 25m

  7. 11/26/2025

    The Borinqueneers - aka The 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 3: Korean War, 1950)

    Send us a text The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.  Part Three covers 1950, including Operation PORTREX, their entry into the Korean War, their heroism and victories on the battlefield despite obstacles that should not have been, their successful protection of the Marines' withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir area, and their harrowing escape from North Korea on Christmas Eve.  Los Borinqueneers fueron una unidad durísima, completamente hispana (mayormente puertorriqueña) del Ejército de los Estados Unidos. Estos hombres y mujeres sirvieron con honor y distinción durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la Guerra de Corea. La Parte Tres cubre el año 1950, incluyendo la Operación PORTREX, su entrada a la Guerra de Corea, su heroísmo y victorias en el campo de batalla a pesar de obstáculos que nunca debieron existir, su protección exitosa durante la retirada de los Marines del área del Embalse de Chosin, y su angustiosa huida de Corea del Norte en la víspera de Navidad. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    39 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    My conversation with Daniel Massa!

    Send us a text Introducing Daniel Massa, a talented and humble composer, healthcare worker, digital content creator - and proud BoricuameRican. We sit down for a lighthearted chat about music, family, culture, and being Puerto Rican.  Hang out with us today - and please follow Daniel and his music! https://www.facebook.com/massaiii https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://bsky.app/profile/dmassaiii.bsky.social - follow for his YouTube & Twitch releases Outro song is "Carefree" - composed by Daniel.  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

    1h 23m
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Everything related to Puerto Rico and being Puerto Rican. New to BoricuameRican? Start here: Episode 1: How BoricuameRican Started (with my Sister): Growing Up Puerto Rican in the U.S. Episode 12: Born in the USA, Raised the PR Way: Puerto Rican Identity & Belonging Episode 2: Taínos: Indigenous Roots of Puerto Rican Identity Episode 26: La Boricua y El Blanquito: Marrying Into a Puerto Rican Family  Episode 94: Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA   

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  • Creator
    Nancy Pinto
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 BoricuameRican
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    BoricuameRican