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Bad Information
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A love letter to the country that drives us mad. Bad Information is hosted by Paige Nichols, who has been lucky (or deluded) enough to call Argentina home for the last 18 years. Each episode explores the aspects of life abroad with an analytical eye, a sense of humor, and a tendency to blame any failures on the astros. From therapy to fashion to diet trends and everything in between, Paige's perspective resonate with expats and locals alike. Tune in to hear about the ups and downs of a cross-cultural lifestyle.
Episodes
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Patriotism in Argentina
What's that? Another coronación de gloria? The World Cup is upon us and with it come renewed feelings of national pride—or maybe not? Special guest and founder of Las Argies Giuli Vallecorsa joins us to unpack a topic that everybody has an opinion about. What does it mean to be proud of your...
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Dating & Sex in Argentina 2.0
Ready to swipe right? We're back with an update on what it's like to fall in love—and lust—in Argentina. Fellow yanquis Jackie and Phoebe join us to share their best (worst?) dating stories, and spoiler alert: it's a jungle out there! From the "Cum Olympics" (no, this isn't a joke) to straight…
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Mormonism in Argentina
Gird up your loins and grab your magic spectacles, chiques! Lo recibimos a Elder Clavel, ex-Mormon and practicing homosexual, para hablar de una religión—secta—que tiene una presencia en Argentina más grande de lo que creerías. Nos cuenta el chisme sobre la misión y esa ropa interior especial, su...
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Being Queer in Argentina: The B-Side of Pride
Call us monotemáticas, girl we don't care. Siempre es un buen momento para charlar sobre cómo es ser parte de la comunidad LGBTQIA+ en Argentina, nosierto? En esta instancia los recibimos a Wences y a Tom y nos ponemos bien introspectivos, porque it's not always just about brillantina y plumas,...
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Bad Mamis: Maternar en la Argentina
¿Cómo tomás la decisión de tener un hijo—o no? ¿Cómo es la crianza en un país inestable? ¿Por qué le darían un diento de perro a un bebé? (Seriously, alguien sabe?) Bad Info les da la bienvenida a Romi Viola y a Valentina Ruderman, dos personas espectaculares que encararon el camino de la...
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Feminismo, Maternidad y Qué Hacer con los Incels
La alegría de recibir por tercera vez (!) a la icónica e inimitable Victoria Viola al universo de Bad Info. Escorpiana, feminista, madre, y comunicadora, Vicky usa la curiosidad como motor para fomentar conversaciones complejas e interseccionales que desafían los prejuicios y las construcciones...
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Aquí tú hablas español
Bueno, acá estamos mi gente latino! Bad Information, finalmente disponible en castellano. I know, I know, it’s been a long time coming. Sorry (not sorry)! Y para inaugurarlo, no podíamos invitar a nadie que no fuera Anto, nuestra guía espiritual/emocional/farándulera. Reina del pueblo, locutrola...
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New Year, New Bad Info
It’s the Year of the Snake and Bad Info is truly, madly, deeply back — with a vengeance (?). After going radio silent for far too long (hey, you try creating under the crushing weight of late-stage capitalism!), we’re ready to make a glorious, triumphant, and super gay return to the airwaves.…
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Summer Camp: DNU de Catársis
Where do we EVEN begin? It's like the end of the year in Argentina isn't allowed to be anything less than chaotic, stressful, bonkers, or absolutely unpredictable. With a new government taking over - and making us collectively question the voting populace's intellectual capacity - and…
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Special Episode: AMA with Paige, pt. 2
Current status: Fingiendo demencia! Part 2 of the special AMA with Paige is ready for your enjoyment. We really dive into the deep issues here, like if Paige has ever thought about leaving Argentina, what local trends she hates, and if she was more of an "outer space" or "dinosaur" kid while...
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Special Episode: AMA with Paige, pt. 1
Getting to know, getting to know all about you... Paige, a chronic over-sharer, felt like spilling her guts so she opened up the Q&A box for the latest episode of the pod. You'll get the answer to hard-hitting questions like if she's ever thought about leaving Argentina, who she'd vote for in the...
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Gentrification in Argentina
Has your neighborhood suddenly been invaded by specialty coffee shops, "digital nomads," and rescue greyhounds? Congratulations, you've been gentrified. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Facundo Silvera, an urban economist who knows a little too much about why and how this global...
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La Farándula: Celebrity Culture in Argentina
¡AQUÍ TÚ HABLAS ESPAÑOL! Nuestro primer episodio 100% en castellano, so let's brindar por eso! “Ningún ‘afternoon’, ni ningún ‘hello’. Ninguno." Warning: This is probably our most chaotic episode yet. Few things are as bizarre and beautiful as celebrity pop culture in Argentina, and here to...
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Feminism in Argentina
Shania said it best: Let's go girls. Join us as we take a deep dive and explore feminism and the women's movement in Argentina. Our guest of honor is the inimitable Victoria Viola, multi-hyphenate media maven and Scorpio, here to illuminate and educate us in a big way. Argentina is known as a...
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Uruguay: El Mejor País?
Who's ready to cross the charco? Make sure you have your trusty mate kit at the ready, because we're heading to Uruguay! Joining us is special guest - and in-house Uruguaya - Laura Ledesma, who comes prepared with plenty of facts and trivia (of dubious origin and/or veracity) about the little...
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Food in Argentina pt. 2
Anyone in the mood for a tostado mixto? We're talking about food in Buenos Aires (again!), this time in the company of special guest Irina from the mega-popular Instagram account @BuenosPaladaires_. From gastro guilty pleasures to trends we're absolutely sick of seeing on menus across the city -...
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Being Queer in Argentina
Hi gay! We're feeling our queer oats and want you to do the same. Grab your poppers and join special guest (and resident lesbian) Barbara Pavan to chat about the ups and downs of being queer in Argentina. In this episode we ask the tough questions, like what's the Pride vibe every year? Cómo se...
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Special Episode: Libro de Quejas pt. 3
Why kick the season off on a high note when we can start complaining right out of the gate? A perennial favorite, Libro de Quejas is an open forum to whine and moan about extremely mundane problems. Join Paige and a special guest on the journey from blasé baristas to hard-to-find hummus (and…
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Season 3 Premiere
To quote Sir Elton John: The b*tch is back! That's right, what was meant to be a brief hiatus became a hibernation longer than an average Saturn return. But who cares?! Tune in for all the hot goss and a little preview of what's to come in the much-awaited new season of Bad Information. Follow &...
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A Quick Announcement
Hola, acá en la pile con calor... Hi friends! It's been a minute. Thanks for your patience, en serio. We've got some updates and announcements about the pod for you. Wishing you a happy new year and see you soon for Season 3 - stay tuned!
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Surviving 2020 in Argentina
What a year, right? Join Caro and Paige this week as they close out the season with a tough conversation about systemic racism - in both Argentina and the US - and how current events have forced them to reevaluate, well, pretty much everything. There are no easy answers to the questions that are...
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Therapy in Argentina pt. 2
Pass the mescaline, please! No, really, it's for therapeutic purposes. This week, Caro and Paige revisit the world of therapy in Argentina, from more traditional practices to lesser-known alternative approaches and everything in between. Joined by special guest Fran - let's call him the King of...
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Beyond Buenos Aires: Traveling in Argentina
¿Che, qué hacés el finde largo? Argentina is a vast country, and there's much more to life than what can be found within the limits of Capital Federal. This week, Paige and Caro pack their mochilas, book their bus tickets (semi-cama o cama ejecutiva?), and discuss the adventure that is traveling...
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Special Episode: Libro de Quejas pt. 2
Contrary to popular belief, this podcast isn't entirely about complaining. Weird, right? But this week, Caro and Paige - joined by guest star and class queen Phoebe - get cathartic about anything and everything, analyze the high-stakes nuances between "quejas" vs. "reclamos," and so, so much more.
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Friendship in Argentina
Argentines are good at a lot of things - soccer, tango, disrespecting personal space - but they excel the most at friendship. It's really not up for debate, just FYI. This week, Paige and Caro explore the time-honored institution that is amistad in all its forms as well as the nuances of making...
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Recalculando: Quarantine Life in Argentina
Is anybody still out there? Thanks to our new nemesis, COVID-19 (Miss Rona if you're nasty), Caro and Paige were forced to take an extended hiatus from the Season 2 groove. A lot has changed in the last couple of months, and to be honest, we're still adjusting to this uncertain and unfriendly...
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Studying in Argentina
You know, a lot of people go to college for seven years.... This week, Caro and Paige whip out their freshest guardapolvos, organize their illegally photocopied textbooks, and get ready to navigate academia without any kind of support whatsoever. Puán veteran and amateur tap dancer Valentina...
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Bureaucracy in Argentina
What the hell is a trámite? And how many times is it acceptable to cancel plans because you're "a full" managing them? This week, Paige and Caro sacan their turnos, grab a number and a styrofoam cup of cafe, and navigate their way through the hamster tube maze labyrinth that is bureaucracy in...
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Dating and Sex in Argentina
Did somebody say threesome? With season 2 in full swing, Caro and Paige take things to the next level with their very first guest! Scorpio and only child Vicky Viola joins this week for some dirty talk about sex and relationships in Buenos Aires. Think shots of bleach at the local love motel, PDA...
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Season 2: We're Back, Baby
Guess who's back, back again? Bad Information's back, tell a friend. No, really, tell a friend! Paige and Caro are feeling less-than-refreshed after a swampy, humid start to the new decade. As they play catch up, comparing suntans and who has the better carpa in Mar del Plata, they reflect on…
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Navigating Uncertainty in Argentina
Season finale, chiques! This week, Paige and Caroline tackle the challenges that come with living in a country like Argentina. Financial chaos, sociopolitical uncertainty, and so much more - how do you take on making a life in a place so often defined by crisis? Given the current landscape...
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Learning Spanish in Argentina
Hola, todo bien? This week, Caroline and Paige brush up on their pluperfect, subjunctive, and preterite as they look back on their journeys to learn Spanish. From surf trips in Latin America to high school language classes to immersion trips and studying abroad, they celebrate all things…
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Special Episode: Libro de Quejas
Blame the moon: Mercury is retrograde and we have a few gripes with the universe. This week, Paige and Caroline go into a free association session, whining and moaning about all the bits and bobs that drive them crazy about life in Argentina on a daily basis. From laundry struggles to public...
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Food in Argentina
Buen provecho! In this episode of Bad Information, Paige and Caroline put on their stretchy pants and chow down on the topic of food in Argentina. From the less-than-enticing "beige diet" to the obsession with all things dulce de leche and all things #carbs, they explore the sweet and savory…
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Airports in Argentina
Ready for takeoff! In this week's episode of Bad Information, Paige and Caroline pack their bags, print out their boarding passes, and head straight to Duty Free. Once they're through security, they wonder why Argentines are so obsessed with waiting in lines that don't exist, buying XL bars of...
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Why Argentina?
Caroline and Paige leave lighthearted talk of mullets and licuados behind and get a little existential. After years living in Argentina, they take a look at the question they're asked the most: "Qué hacés acá?" and the inevitable follow-up: "Y te gusta?" Retracing the steps they took that led…
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Medicine in Argentina
Feeling under the weather? Getting sick is never fun, but in Argentina it can be a downright adventure. In this episode of Bad Information, Caroline and Paige explore everything from the common cold to something called a "kick to the liver." Make sure you don't leave the house with wet hair, and...
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Fashion in Argentina
Supermodels of the world! In this episode of Bad Information, Paige and Caroline channel their inner Anna Wintour and jump into the wacky world of fashion and style in Argentina. From mass adoption of trends to those awful, terrible, massive platform sandals, we take a look at how Argentines put...
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Weddings in Argentina
Going to the chapel! In this week's episode of Bad Information, Paige and Caroline put on their finest formal wear and get ready to say "I do" (in castellano, of course). From courthouse ceremonies to all-night ragers, attending an Argentine wedding is sure to be a once in a lifetime event. Strap...
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Therapy in Argentina, Vol. I
In this week's episode of Bad Information, Paige and Caroline tackle the wild, wonderful world of mental health in Argentina. From Freudian divans to experimental dance therapy, the local culture is open and receptive to any and all kinds of self-exploration. Join us for an honest take on big...
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A love letter to the country that drives us mad. Bad Information is hosted by Paige Nichols, who has been lucky (or deluded) enough to call Argentina home for the last 18 years. Each episode explores the aspects of life abroad with an analytical eye, a sense of humor, and a tendency to blame any failures on the astros. From therapy to fashion to diet trends and everything in between, Paige's perspective resonate with expats and locals alike. Tune in to hear about the ups and downs of a cross-cultural lifestyle.
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