The Colombia Podcast
by Colombia Podcast
Join us every week for real, unfiltered conversations about life in Colombia. You'll get the good, the bad and the ugly! Whether you're planning a trip to the city or you already call it home, the Medellin Podcast will give you essential insights that will help make your stay more interesting, rewarding and unforgettable.
Episodes
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When a Dating Coach tried Dating in Medellin - Breagan's Story
Breagan Whittington, pro MMA fighter turned dating coach, says that he likes to “experience new things and test his mental strength”. Well what better a place to do that than in Medellin, Colombia right? On this episode of The Colombia Podcast’s dating series, Breagan tells us about his work as a...
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A Venezuelan Girl Dating in Medellin - Gaby's Episode
Daniela is an ambitious young woman in her early 20’s. One of her jobs is working as a waitress at a popular sports bar in Medellín where the regular patrons are mainly male expats and travellers. As you can imagine, she meets all types of people and gets a lot of attention - Not always the...
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Managing OnlyFans Colombia Accounts - Eleonora's Story
“It’s not webcam, it’s porn”, says Eleonora Tamayo a general manager at DMA, a booming OnlyFans management company in Medellin. She joins us on this episode to talk about the business of OnlyFans in Colombia and why it’s appealing to so many women. She claims that one of their models made a...
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Colombia Visa Changes that May Affect You - Interview with Lawyer Alan Gongora
From mandatory mental health screenings to higher minimum amounts for real estate investment - There are some pretty significant changes being made to Colombia visa law. These changes could affect both current visa holders and foreigners hoping to apply for a Colombian visa for the first time. In...
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What happens in a MEDELLIN BACHELOR PARTY might not stay in Medellin
WARNING - Many guys may be butt hurt by what she has to say!!! Our guest Carolina has some brutally honest advice for brides-to-be whose future husbands are coming to Colombia for a Medellin Bachelor Party. It's not too often that we find a woman brave enough to speak openly about dating in...
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Scopolamine victim speaks out after being drugged & robbed in Medellin
"I drank it, I kissed her neck, and the next thing I know, it's 11 o'clock in the morning" - Omer's seemingly normal Tinder date in Medellin was going extremely well. Nothing out of the ordinary - No red flags! Yet, he still ended up being another victim to be drugged with scopolamine and robbed...
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Meeting a F$*kboy in Medellin - Alison's Dating Story
Andrew jokingly admits to being a fuckboy on this episode of the Colombia Podcast’s dating series! But…what exactly is a fuckboy anyways? According to Alison Taylor, an outspoken California girl visiting Colombia, fuckboys are notoriously known for playing emotional games and messing with a…
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When Dating In Medellin Colombia Goes Wrong - Adam's Story
Here's the first installation of our Colombia Dating series! Adam is a Danish-Irish guy that has been living and dating in Medellin Colombia for a total of about 2.5 years now. In this hilarious episode, he shares his CRAZIEST Medellin dating story, and tells us how dating has evolved for him…
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Getting a Student Visa in Colombia - Josephine's Story
Legend has it that she got a Colombian student visa and did it all on her own. “Right now Canada isn’t really for me, and I prefer traveling and seeing the world”, says Josephine. Josephine Tse is a Canadian girl who fell in love with Colombia, and like many others, she faced the challenge of...
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Viche is Black Colombia in a Bottle - Lizeth Martinez's Story
VICHE (pronounced bi-che) is a type of alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane by Afro-Colombians on the pacific coast. In Sept 2021 viche was declared a part of Colombia’s intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO - Yet many people have never even heard of, much less tried the drink. On this episode...
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La Lucha de Los Venezolanos en Colombia - La Historia de Julio Martinez
En este episodio del Colombia Podcast, hablamos con nuestro amigo Julio Martinez acerca de la realidad actual de los venezolanos en Colombia. Conocimos a Julio hace 3 años cuando comenzó a trabajar en nuestro café favorito de nuestro barrio Manila - Hija Mía Coffee Roasters. El ha trabajado duro...
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Moving to Colombia from the U.S. - Federico's Story (EP 70)
Federico is an x-military man from the U.S. who shares his story about moving to Colombia. He tells us how he got a retirement visa based on the pension he receives for his service and time spent in the Navy. Federico is one of the most positive people we've ever met and he brings that energy…
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WE MET ON TINDER - Getting Married to Colombian Women (EP 67)
Every 18 seconds, some foreigner dressed in flip flops and shorts falls deeply in love with a beautiful Colombian woman (based on qualitative research done by the Colombia Podcast Crew). But what happens when foreign men meet beautiful Colombian women and want to take their new found love to the...
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Making it As a DJ in Colombia - Yonny's Story (EP 66)
"We out here in these streets!" responded DJ Yonny when asked how open things are in Colombia at the moment. On this episode of the Colombia Podcast, we sat down with the charismatic New York native "DJ Yonny" to talk about his decision to move from the U.S to Colombia during the pandemic. Before...
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Faking it in Colombia - Relationships, Butts, News & More (EP. 61)
Do you believe in faking it till you make it? What's your opinion on fake butts? What's the fakest $hit you've experienced in Colombia? On this episode of the Colombia Podcast, Joel, Andrew, and Lita discuss faking it in Colombia. Their challenge was to think about the various aspects about...
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Moving to Colombia and Finding His Flow - Curtis's Story (Episode 68)
Curtis arrived to Colombia with just enough clothes for two days in his suitcase. It was supposed to be a quick, spur-of-the-moment guys trip to Barranquilla and has turned into something much bigger than Curtis could have ever imagined. Six months later, he finds himself living in Medellin...
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Crime in Medellin - How Bad Is It Really? (EP 62)
Spoiler Alert - Crime in Medellin is on the rise! But just how bad is it? Is it safe to travel there right now? Andrew, Joel, and guest hostess with the mostess Carla Diaz weight in with their personal experiences and opinions, and try to paint a realistic picture of safety in Medellin. Staying...
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Running A LEGIT Tour Company in Medellin - Juliana's Story (EP 60)
Ever wondered what it would be like to start and run a successful tour company in Medellin? Well Juliana Grisales, a Paisa entrepreneur, and owner of "Top 10 Tours in Medellin" is doing just that. She tells us her story on Episode 60 of the Colombia Podcast. "We created it in 2016 with the idea…
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From Cali to Medellin - Andres Luna's Story (EP 58)
Andres Luna is from Cali, Colombia. Although he grew up in one Cali's poorest barrios, he now lives in Medellin where he manages his companies and tries to live life as if everyday were his last. He's what we like to call a serial ARTrepreneur. He started his first business when he was only 15...
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Making it as an Artist in Medellin - Lita Candela's Story (EP 57)
CAUTION - This is potentially the funniest, most dramatic, entertaining and unfiltered episode we've produced to date! We interview Carla, aka Lita Candela, a Venezuelan artist who's been living in Medellin for about 6 years now. She's also a designer, tour guide, volleyball player, quote...
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We're Back: The Return of The Colombia Podcast - EP 56
Mexico, strip clubs, 10-year old shirts, mezcal, charity, investment, and the return of tourism! What do these things have in common? A new episode of the Colombia Podcast - that's what! WE'RE BACK B#$CHES. It's been well over three months since we recorded our last episode of the Colombia…
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Living in Colombia and Making Money Online - Ep 55
Meet Marissa Romero, who just 4 months after getting her masters in Construction Engineering in 2017, decided to leave her career and comfortable 9 to 5 job behind. Fast forward to 2020 and she now has a YouTube channel with over 130,000 followers. She has managed to create a business that helps...
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Tragedy to Triumph - Martín and Andrea's Story - EP 54
"Un Paisa no se vara" is a popular saying in Medellin which means that a paisa doesn't give up. After a terrible car accident leaving him paralyzed from the waist down; Martín, with help from his girlfriend, Andrea, regained his zest for life by creating a wheelchair system that allows people…
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Lifestyle Shifting in Medellin: David’s Story - Ep. 53
Looking for a drastic change from the monotonous suburban landscapes of Houston, Texas; David escaped to Medellin in 2016 and hasn't looked back since. In this episode we talk about moving to Colombia, how he completely changed his lifestyle in Medellin, how the current COVID-19 pandemic inspired...
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The Colombian Coffee Business - Ep 52
Coffee is a big business in Colombia. Join us as Pedro Echavarria - a "coffee man through and through" as he calls himself - and owner of one of Medellin's top cafes "Pergamino Café" takes us on a tour all the way from farming to roasting, retailing and exporting. What it's like owning multiple...
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Early Retirement in Colombia: David Hay's Story - Ep 50
David is an Australian-American living the early retirement life in Medellin, Colombia. He grew up in a rural town in Australia, where he quickly realized that his opportunities were quite limited. In his late teens, he made a strategic, yet bold decision to pack up and move to the U.S in search…
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Meet the OG's of Medellin's Gourmet Restaurant Scene - Rob & Carmen
When asked what prompted their decision to move to Medellin back in 2008 to open their first restaurant, Rob almost instinctively answered - "ALCOHOL". For us, there couldn't have been a better start to the history of some of Medellin's most reputable gourmet restaurants - Carmen, Moshi, Sushi…
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2 Foreigners Living in Colombia: COVID-19, Tourism, Charity & The Future - Episode 49
According to many sources, Colombia now holds the record for the longest lockdown in the world. In this episode, Joel and Andrew chat about what they've been doing to keep busy and SANE during the lockdown. They give their personal predictions on what the new normal for tourism and daily life in...
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Por Qué Vivir En Colombia Es Mejor Que Vivir En La USA - Episodio 48 EN ESPAÑOL
Dejar los Estados Unidos y mudarse a Colombia le dio a Nailah una oportunidad para escapar la loca vida citadina y encontrarse a si misma. En este episodios nos sentamos a hablar de los pros y los cons de vivir en Colombia vs USA, el veganismo como un estilo de vida y no solo una dieta, cómo…
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Why Living in Colombia is Better Than Living in The U.S. - Episode 48
Leaving the United States and moving to Colombia gave Nailah a chance to escape the crazy city life and find herself. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of living in Colombia vs living in the U.S., veganism as a lifestyle and not just a diet, why activism needs rebranding and much more --...
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TIKE BOY - Qué Tan Difícil Es Ser Músico en Colombia? Episodio 47 EN ESPAÑOL
El artista del género urbano TIKE BOY se sentó con nosotros para contarnos de su experiencia en la industria músical, las dificultades de hacer dinero como un artista, cómo la música transciende las experiencias personales, chicas malas, el racismo en Colombia y Mucho Más! Gracias a Ron Bolívar…
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Jóvenes y No Tan Prendos! Operando Una Famosa Licorera en Medellín - Episodio 46 EN ESPAÑOL
Las licoreras son un negocio de legado en Medellín. Nos sentamos con Nicolás Ortiz un joven emprendedor y dueño de El Chuzo de Jota, una licorera muy popular en El Poblado, para hablar de su experiencia trabajando allá desde los 14 años, operar un negocio en tiempos de pandemia, lidiar con…
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Young & Not So Drunk! Owning a Famous Liquor Store in Medellín - Episode 46 in English
Liquor stores are a legacy business in Medellin. We sat down with Nicolás Ortiz a young entrepreneur and owner of the very popular El Chuzo de Jota liquor store in El Poblado to talk about his experience working on a liquor store since 14 years old, running a business in times of a pandemic,...
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DONKIRAP: De Chocó, Pa'l Mundo - Episodio 45
DonkiRap es un artista colombiano proveniente del Chocó viviendo en Medellín, A lo mejor lo conocen por su éxito viral con Bomby "Estamos Melos". Esta pegajosa canción se convirtió en el himno no oficial de la Selección Colombia tras su victoria ante Senegal en el mundial del 2018. El Mundial…
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Intelecto, Sexualidad, Amoríos y Mucho Más: La Perspectiva de Una Paisa - Episodio 44 EN ESPAÑOL
Ana Estrada es una paisa extrovertida quien ama los libros, la fotografía nudista, el baile de vientre y los idiomas. Increíblemente orgullosa de su feminidad y sexualidad, las cuales hace evidente en su perfil de instagram. Hablamos con ella acerca de su experiencia viviendo en Colombia en...
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Intellect, Sexuality, Dating and More: A Paisa's Perspective - Episode 44
Ana Estrada is an outgoing 23-year-old Paisa girl who loves books, nudist photography, dancing, and languages. She's very proud of her femininity (and sexuality), and she confidently displays it on her Instagram profile. We talk about her experience as a woman in Colombia compared to her…
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Por Qué 2 GRINGOS Empezaron un Podcast Sobre Colombia? - Episodio 43 EN ESPAÑOL
Amamos y siempre amaremos a Medellin, pero es hora de tomr las cosas a nivel nacional. Queremos ser más incluyentes con el resto de Colombia sin importar dónde vivan, y queremos ayudar a aquellos que más lo necesitan. En este episodio les contamos nuestros planes para el futuro del podcast y cómo...
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Why 2 GRINGOS Started a Colombia Podcast? - Ep. 43
We love Medellin and always will, but it's time to take this thing national. We want to be more inclusive of all Colombians regardless of where they live, and we want to help those who are in most need, check the episode to find out how we're planning to Help Colombia -- WATCH US ON YOUTUBE:...
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Mafe Eats Colombia in English y Español! - Episode 42
One of Medellin's top food influencer and food blogger, Maria Fernanda Cárdenas better known as "Mafe Eats" sits down with us to share her journey from doing Instagram as a side gig with her ex-boyfriend to organically growing an audience of over 80,000 people, the trials and tribulations of…
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La Realeza del Baloncesto Colombiano: La Historia de "Tello" - Episodio 41
Juan "Tello" Palacios es uno de los atletas colombianos más destacados a nivel mundial, Sin embargo, si no eres fan del baloncesto probablemente nunca lo has oído mencionar. Él es uno de solo 3 basquetbolistas colombianos que han alcanzado ese nivel profesional, se podría decir que él puso a...
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Colombian Basketball Royalty - Tello’s Story - Episode 41
Juan "Tello" Palacios is one of the most accomplished Colombian athletes in the world. However, chances are, you’ve probably never heard of him - if you don’t follow basketball. He is one of the three professional Colombian basketball players in history to make it to his level. One could say that...
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Haciendo un Sancocho de Spanglish con MiDiosTePague - Episodio 40!
Quién es Camilo "MiDiosTePague" Gaviria? Si sos activo en Instagram, Facebook o TikTok y vivís en Colombia seguramente has visto uno de sus videos con los que ha logrado amasar más de 3 millones de seguidores. En este episodio no solo nos aventuramos a hablar en español (pero terminamos en...
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Giving Back to Medellin - Ep 39 with Joe Volgey
Most visitors and ex-pats in Medellin will stay/live in the El Poblado, Envigado, Laureles, and Sabaneta neighborhoods. However, there are many other 'barrios' in the hills that most of us will never visit. It's there that the minimum wage, unskilled, day workers live. Most of the people you see...
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Top 10 Tips For Safety, Doing Business and Dating in Medellin - Ep. 37
So, is Medellin really ALL is ought to be? Both Joel and Andrew have lived in Medellin for nearly a decade now. They have countless stories to tell about their own, and other people's experiences in the city over the years. Drawing from those experiences, in this episode, they share their top 10...
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The Future of Medellin Real Estate - Ep. 38
The Covid-19 lockdown in Colombia has rocked Medellin's economy. Retail stores, nightclubs, restaurants, hostels, hotels, and Airbnb operations have been forced out of business. So what's the future of Medellin real estate look like? We invited Brad Hinkelman, the owner and CEO of CasaCol, one of...
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Feeding The Barrio's: Steve Cha's Story - Medellin Podcast Ep. 36
Since the beginning of the Colombian government’s mandatory lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis, Steve Cha has been gathering donations and putting up his own resources in order to help feed families in dire situations and the homeless. Together with local police and social workers , they’ve...
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Stuck in Medellín - Michael Gerber's Story
Michael Gerber is a 25-year old travel vlogger-photographer from Switzerland who has been traveling the world for the past 2.5 years. What began as a short trip to Medellin has now turned into an extended stay due to the country closing its borders. Michael is making the best of his time by...
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Colombia Reports: Revealing The Truth During COVID 19 - Medellin Podcast Ep.34
Across the globe, people are glued to their TV’s and smartphones, entranced by news of the global COVID-19 pandemic. There’s fake, sensationalized, satirical, left-wing, right-wing and all sorts of spins on the situation. So, to give you better insight into what’s really going on in Medellin and...
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Getting Robbed at Gunpoint in Medellin & Bouncing Back - Medellin Podcast Ep. 33
Sangmin has been robbed yet AGAIN!! This time, by 4 armed robbers, just a few days into the COVID-19 lockdown in Medellin. The police did fuck all to help catch the armed robbers and basically blamed him for getting robbed. Sangmin Lee (aka Brandon), traveled around the world before deciding to...
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Being Gay In Medellín: Sam's Story - Medellin Podcast Ep. 32
Sam Holdren has been living in Medellin for 5 years now. He founded a travel company called Out In Colombia Travel which focuses on LGBTQ tourism. Sam joins us to share his experience as a foreign gay man in Medellin. We talk about coming out, acceptance, the dating scene for gay men, falling off...
About this show
Join us every week for real, unfiltered conversations about life in Colombia. You'll get the good, the bad and the ugly!
Whether you're planning a trip to the city or you already call it home, the Medellin Podcast will give you essential insights that will help make your stay more interesting, rewarding and unforgettable.
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