Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? In this fun and flavorful episode, Diego and Amanda dig into the unexpected history behind your favorite movie snack. From elite theaters banning snacks to street vendors forcing a buttery revolution, you’ll learn how popcorn went from outsider to icon. Along the way, you’ll pick up new English vocabulary and hear some hilarious movie snack horror stories. Warning: you may get hungry.

In this FluentCast episode, Diego explores how critical thinking can help us navigate fake news, solve problems effectively, and make smarter choices. He introduces tools like the “Five Whys” and the SIFT method to investigate information and identify root causes. Listeners learn how to apply the 80/20 Rule to focus on credible sources and reduce online noise. The episode is a practical guide to thinking more clearly, asking better questions, and becoming a more thoughtful English learner and global citizen.

In this episode of FluentCast, Diego explores the fascinating true story of a man who tried to outsmart security cameras using lemon juice and what it teaches us about human confidence and the limits of knowledge. Through simple storytelling, Diego unpacks the Dunning-Kruger Effect and why people sometimes feel like experts after learning just a little. With relatable examples and easy English, this episode is perfect for curious learners ready to understand why knowing a bit can make us feel like we know a lot.