S2, Ep : 55. Religious Missions in America.

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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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How fascinating is the history of the Spanish missions established by the Crown of Castile in the Americas.

From the very first mission in Florida to the northern reaches of San Francisco, these church and military outposts played a pivotal role in Spain’s colonization efforts.

The primary goal was twofold: to spread Christianity among indigenous populations and to solidify Spanish control over vast territories. While the missions were instrumental in reshaping the cultural and religious landscape, they also had far-reaching consequences, leading to the displacement of native communities, the blending of cultures, and the establishment of new settlements.

Join us as we explore how these missions left a lasting imprint on the American continent, from Argentina to Florida, Texas, Arizona, Mexico, California, and beyond.

Enjoy!

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S2, Ep : 55. Religious Missions in America.

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MP3•Maison d'episode

How fascinating is the history of the Spanish missions established by the Crown of Castile in the Americas.

From the very first mission in Florida to the northern reaches of San Francisco, these church and military outposts played a pivotal role in Spain’s colonization efforts.

Join us as we explore how these missions left a lasting imprint on the American continent, from Argentina to Florida, Texas, Arizona, Mexico, California, and beyond.

Enjoy!

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S2, Ep : 88. Leo XIV, The new Pope. 37:23

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S2, Ep : 86. The unique patios of Córdoba. 33:24

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