Best ALUX Podcasts (2025)

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Spirits of the Ancient World: Mayan Alux and Aztec Water Monsters 27:32

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Send us a text Step into the mysterious world of Mesoamerican mythology with Dr. Kitsune, Odd Bob, and Saoirse as they explore two fascinating supernatural beings that have captivated imaginations for centuries. The journey begins with the Mayan Alush (or Alux), territorial earth spirits no bigger than your knee. These protective beings guard homes…

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Eloy el alux 20:31

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In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission. This story is in the third person and present tense. Important v…

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5 Financial Crises That Keep Repeating Themselves 20:01

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Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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Told Faster: Los tres cerditos 10:00

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The story of the three little pigs, or los tres cerditos, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style. This story is told mostly in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: cerditos -little pigs, lobo -wolf, bosque - forest, paja -straw, …

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The Wild Bet That Built Modern Wealth and Made Everyone Richer 18:26

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“You don’t have to serve the rich to become rich.” Buy Borrow Die: The Free Money Loophole Available Only For The Rich: https://youtu.be/dS-bCMPgABo Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…

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15 Steps to be Self-Made 18:43

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How to Brute-Force your way to $1 Million dollars 26:20

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How The AI Gold Rush is Making People Rich 16:20

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You can start your first free chat with Wegic today https://www.wegic.ai/alux All across the world, people are using AI to create wealth at a scale that’s never seen before. This video is sponsored by Wegic. Disclaimer: ALUX INC will receive financial compensation from Wegic if you choose to take advantage of this exclusive offer. How Banks Invent …

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How Banks Invent Money Legally 9:51

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Around 90% of all the money in the whole wide world, doesn't actually exist Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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$19 Billion in 2 Years: How An Unknown Investor Made The Greatest Trade Ever 19:51

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The Greatest Trade Ever was made by an unknown, small-time hedge fund manager who used an obscure, barely-heard-of strategy. How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…

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The Millionaire Map: How Real Estate Creates Wealth 14:13

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Use AI to supercharge your productivity with Owll: https://owll.onelink.me/4U4T/b9qi2xgv This video is sponsored by Owll. Disclaimer: ALUX INC will receive financial compensation from Owll if you choose to take advantage of this exclusive offer. Redeem one-month trial of OWLL: Download and open "Owll" APP, find "Help Center - Feedback" and leave a …

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The Leannán Sídhe, Creeper Ghosts, and Artistic Sacrifice 47:12

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Send us a text What would you sacrifice for perfect artistic inspiration? The ancient Irish knew this dangerous bargain well through legends of the Lianhan Shee - a fairy muse who grants extraordinary creative vision while slowly draining your life force. In this captivating episode, Saoirse weaves the haunting tale of Corvus O'Malley, a technicall…

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Why Europe's Largest Economy Is Going Broke 21:18

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How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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Could You Spend $1 Billion in 24 Hours? 16:55

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You just got one billion dollars. But there’s a catch: if you don’t spend it ALL in the next 24 hours, you lose everything you buy. How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…

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Buy Borrow Die: The Free Money Loophole Available Only For The Rich 15:10

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How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU I nvest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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How Much Does a Human Life Cost? 26:16

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You can’t put a value on human life. It’s priceless!”. Well, of course you’re right…in theory. How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…

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22 Ways to Ruin Your Life (Guaranteed) 16:27

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Welcome to your masterclass on mediocrity, my friend! Offshore Banking: The Legal Way to Never Pay Taxes — https://youtu.be/nWHeNIvbx_8 Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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Tanuki Tales and the Nigawarai Yokai 42:58

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Send us a text Step into the shadowy bamboo groves and misty valleys of Japanese folklore with the Uncanny Coffee Hour as we explore two fascinating supernatural entities—the haunting Nigawari and the mischievous Tanuki. The Nigawari, a yokai rarely discussed in Western circles, preys on those who hide their true emotions behind false smiles. Our f…

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Told Faster: La Llorona 9:57

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Scary stories exist in every language, in every country. In the Spanish speaking world, none is more well known or widespread than the story of the weeping woman, La Llorona. La Llorona haunts rivers and lakes as she searches for her drowned children. If she can’t find them, she might just grab you. This story is told in the third person using the …

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The REAL Impact That Modern Billionaires Have on Humankind 21:17

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What’s The REAL Impact That Modern Billionaires Have on Humankind? Why 90% of Family Fortunes Vanish by Generation 3 (Will Yours Survive?): https://youtu.be/4UaTyEOP_vA Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…

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The EVIL Psychology of Buy Now Pay Later 17:32

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The Evil Psychology of Buy-Now Pay-Later 15 Things Poor People Do: https://youtu.be/9B4ErMD95wI Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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How Norway Got So Crazy Rich 23:03

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Levels of Financial Goals You Need to Reach By Every Age: https://youtu.be/SlP7XWbYMsI Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100booksBy Alux Inc

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Frozen Vows and Vengeful Spirits: Tales of Yurei part 2 29:42

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Send us a text Cold spirits on a spring evening and tales that chill the blood—welcome to a journey through the spectral world of Yurei, the distinctive ghosts of Japanese folklore. Unlike their Western counterparts, these spirits carry their stories visibly in their appearance: white burial robes, trailing black hair, and an unmistakable air of un…

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Told Faster: Hasta luego 7:58

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The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. Wil…

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The Hairy Holy Man: Navajo Bigfoot part 2 30:57

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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about Bigfoot was filtered through a colonial lens? Donovan Yazzie, a Diné (Navajo) storyteller, completely transforms our understanding of these forest beings by sharing ancestral knowledge about "Ye'i Tso" - what Western culture calls Sasquatch. Far from mere campfire tales, Donovan reveals h…

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Told Faster: Mi salud mental 11:09

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I care a lot about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few. This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Impo…

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The Children of the Night: Encounters with Ye'i Tso on Navajo Land 32:35

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Send us a text The veil between our world and the unexplained grows thin as Donovan, a Diné (Navajo) man, leads us into the shadowy realm of Ye'i Tso—the Navajo name for Sasquatch. Growing up in Monument Valley where mystery shrouds the landscape day and night, Donovan's childhood was filled with elders' stories told by firelight in his native lang…

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Srin y Anna 17:25

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Srin is from India, Anna is from Spain. They met on the beach in Miami. Since that first meeting, they have become inseparable. Now they are ready for the next chapter in life’s adventure. This story is in the third person and includes multiple tenses, including present, past, perfect and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ambos” …

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Semana Santa told faster 10:45

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This episode is a faster retell of La Semana Santa from season 4. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion…

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El gatito atrevido 15:18

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Juan is a little cat. In a previous episode (El gatito valiente: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/ ), Juan got separated from his family in a construction site. He was a shy, scared cat, but that experience made him brave and daring. Now Juan goes out of his way to explore the world around …

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Stories of Yurei and American Ghosts: ONE 32:13

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Send us a text Have you ever felt a presence watching you from the shadows? That creeping sensation where the rational mind struggles to explain it away, yet something deeper knows you're not alone? Ghost stories aren't simply tales we tell in the dark – they represent humanity's oldest attempts to understand what might exist beyond our physical wo…

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Told Faster: El gatito valiente 9:25

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This episode is a faster retell of El gatito valiente from season. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family? This story is in the third perso…

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Spooky Silhouettes 28:04

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Send us a text The shadows in the corners of your vision aren't always empty. Sometimes they hold secrets, whispers, and things that are best left unseen. We've all experienced it—that fleeting dark figure glimpsed from the corner of your eye that vanishes when you turn to look directly at it. Are these merely tricks of the light, or something more…

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Panteras Negras 12:19

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My son wrote a research story for his 5th grade class about black panthers. Through his writing I learned a lot about black panthers that I didn’t know before, like they are actually jaguars and leopards, not their own species! I enjoyed the story so much that I asked him to tell it with me. This story is in the third person and the present tense. …

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Las Fallas told faster 11:51

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This episode is a faster retell of the celebration of Las Fallas. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and ligh…

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Stick Indians 26:12

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Send us a text Ever wondered what a warrior would do when surrounded by stick Indians in thick fog? Or how to keep one away from your lunch? We did! And we've got the answers in our latest episode AND managed to irritate Soairse (again). Join us for the fun and the stories! Support the show Contact us online: Official Website: www.uncannycoffeepodc…

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Greg, el perro cazador de pitones 15:08

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Every now and again I am sent a story by a listener. Today’s fascinating, true story comes from Sharon. The Florida Everglades is facing a big problem. Many of its native species are being killed off by Burmese pythons. However, a dog named Greg is helping to clear to Everglades of this stealthy predator, hunting down snakes invisible to the naked …

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Sasquatch Soft Serve 30:42

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Send us a text Welcome back! Today we discuss a tale about a member of a hot shot fire crew in the Pacific Northwest who spots some frightening fleeing fuzzies, meet the new mythical member of the family, and hear 3 stories from Sun Bunny who finds a special gift left in the forest by a grumpy bigfoot who may have had too much fast forest food. If …

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15 Rules of Poverty 17:28

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The bottom 20% of any society in terms of living standards qualifies as poor. In this video we’re taking a look at what governs poverty and why some people can not seem to escape it. The #1 App Rich People Use To Optimize Their Lives! Start a 7-day free trial today: https://www.alux.com/appBy Alux Inc

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Dave la chica 16:31

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One of my favorite activities is to create stories with my students. Today’s was created by my Spanish 1 college class. You can see illustrations of our class story on my website through the link in the show notes. Dave is a fun-loving, active young woman. She does a different activity every day of the week. Her activities take her all over the wor…

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15 Ways Rich People Benefit From a Recession 15:50

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Kitsune 30:34

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Send us a text We're thrilled to launch our podcast with a journey into the heart of Japanese mythology! Our first episode explores the fascinating story of the Kitsune and the Tiger Bride, a legend that has captivated audiences for centuries. We'll examine some of the characteristics of the shapeshifting Kitsune, the symbolism of the tiger, and th…

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Once You Get Money Upgrade These 15 Things Immediately 19:01

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Ramona la mona capuchina 14:04

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Today celebrates 5 years of Simple Stories in Spanish! In honor of its 5th anniversary, I have decided to retell one of my favorite stories from season 1. This story was inspired by the capuchin monkeys that I saw all over Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach …

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15 IMPORTANT Choices You Have to Make in Life 16:31

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Your life is the sum of the choices you make. These are the most important ones The #1 App Rich People Use To Optimize Their Lives! Start a 7-day free trial today: https://www.alux.com/app Check out Goal Mastery https://www.alux.org/By Alux Inc

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Feliz Navidad 20:24

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Isabel wishes she were home for Christmas instead of all alone in a big city. She knows that other people in her apartment building are also alone, so when the electricity goes out, she decides to spread light and joy through candles and song. This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “sien…

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Una vida aburrida 21:10

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Juan lives a boring life in a boring house, driving a boring car to a boring job. When he turns 40, he decides that it is time to do something exciting, so he turns to the world of extreme sports. This story is in the third person and the present tense with a sprinkling of past and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “aburrida” (bor…

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15 Signs You're in the Upper Middle Class 12:55

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15 Rules of Negotiation 19:03

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Every interaction you have is more or less a negotiation for a desired outcome. The #1 App Rich People Use To Optimize Their Lives! Start a 7-day free trial today: https://www.alux.com/appBy Alux Inc