A love letter to the country that drives us mad. Bad Information is hosted by two gringas living in Argentina, Paige Nichols and Caroline McCann. Each week they dive into aspects of life abroad with an analytical eye, a sense of humor and a tendency to blame their failures on the astros. From therapy to fashion to diet trends and everything in between, Paige and Caroline’s perspectives resonate with expats and locals alike. Tune in every week to hear about the ups and downs of a cross-cultural lifestyle.
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 por excelencia, y presidente del Fan Club de Wanda Nara, ella vino a darnos un poco de cátedra, hablar de los temas que impulsan las sobremesas de los últimos días, y comentar mil boludeces más. Sintonicen, disfruten, y NO ME TILDEN DE TILINGA. Un cafecito, por favor:https://cafecito.app/badinfoSeguinos en Instagram & YouTube:instagram.com/bad.info/youtube.com/@badinfopodProduced by Niebi
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. We've got updates! We've got news! We've got intrusive thoughts! Strap on, strap in, and buckle up baby girls, gays, and theys — we're ready to tackle the new year with aplomb. Or something like that.Un cafecito, por favorhttps://cafecito.app/badinfoFollow us on Instagram@bad.infoProduced by Niebi
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 temperatures starting to soar, Bad Info HQ is ready to pack up and head to summer camp. While at la colonia de verano, we're laying out all of our grievances and woes. Let's consider it therapeutic, shall we? Joined by special guest (and pseudo-Uruguayan) Laura, we run through a very disorganized laundry list of what's going on with us lately. So pour yourself an ice cold beverage, put that ventilador Liliana to the max, and settle in as we slowly go insane together. Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify YouTube Instagram Support the Podcast Un cafecito, por favor
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 growing up. It's really hard-hitting journalism, people! So sit back, relax, and pretend the world isn't ending - even if it's just for a few minutes. Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify YouTube Instagram Support the Podcast Un cafecito, por favor
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 2023 Presidential elections, and how she realized she was gay. She also gabs about drag queens, astrological compatibility (?), drugs, dogs, and calls out one weird guy who is way too curious about her dating life. It's pretty juicy, so get ready for the tea to be spillethed. Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify YouTube Instagram Support the Pod Un cafecito, por favor
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 phenomenon is impacting Argentina. We talk about the changes in the local housing market, the ever-evolving identities of different neighborhood communities, and are quick to remind the "gringos" who have already ravaged Mexico City and Lisbon that maybe they should reconsider before taking over Buenos Aires. Sorry not sorry! Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify YouTube Instagram Support the Podcast Un cafecito, por favor
¡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 enlighten (and/or overwhelm you) are Luli Farrell and Antonella Rogatti, in-house experts on all things B, C, and D list (and so much more). Truly, their knowledge knows no bounds. Honestly, the idea was to follow some sort of linear trajectory with this episode, but you'll soon figure out that things quickly went off the rails - and fast. So just sit back, enjoy the insanity, and maybe get an agent so you can snag a spot on the next season of Bailando por un Sueño. Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify Instagram YouTube Un cafecito, por favor cafecito.app/badinfo
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 progressive country, and with good reason, but there's still a long road ahead when it comes to securing intersectional equality for all. From the first feminists (who were also anarchists!) to the more recent fight for reproductive rights, it's all here. Come for the bra burning and stay for the collective community! Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify Instagram YouTube Un cafecito, por favor
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 República Oriental that could. We get to the root of tough questions, like what is actually in a chivito? What's up with Artigas? Who's in charge of stocking the Duty Free shop on the Buquebus? And finally, Uruguay are you like this? Make sure you've got your best "total white" linen outfit picked out, because we'll be making a stop at the Fiesta Chandón in the very glam (but also very retro) Punta del Este before the summer is out. Produced by Niebi Follow & Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HjJ4JC5gDvLdawfRsdvbn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.info/ Un cafecito, por favor https://cafecito.app/badinfo
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 - and everything in between - we roll up our sleeves and chow down on some goss. Like, when will gírgolas let it go and ride off into the sunset? Why does everything come in "platito" form these days? And who gets to call dibs on sharing the news on restaurant openings or best kept secrets? Some bridges might have been burned in the process, just FYI. Follow & Subscribe Spotify YouTube Instagram Un cafecito, por favor Produced by @niebi
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 dice "U-Hauling" en castellano? And most importantly: when it comes to making weekend plans, why must we choose between vegan poetry readings and underground sex dungeon orgies? Follow & Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HjJ4JC5gDvLdawfRsdvbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badinfopod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.info/ Un cafecito, por favor https://cafecito.app/badinfo Produced by @Niebiski
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 sadly, everything in between), the real treasures are the complaints we made along the way. Follow & Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HjJ4JC5gDvLdawfRsdvbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badinfopod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.info/ Un cafecito, por favor: https://cafecito.app/badinfo
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 & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badinformation6222 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bad.info/ Un cafecito, por favor https://cafecito.app/badinfo Produced by @Niebiski
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!
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 raised, but opening up the platform for honest discussion is certainly a start.
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 Therapy - they explore what it's all about, especially in comparison to how therapy is viewed in the US. Hold onto your butts (really, there's a chakra there!) and let the healing begin.
¿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 around la República Argentina. Spoiler alert: there might be elves involved.
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.
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 friends as an adult living abroad. From the grupos to the questions nobody asks to the stress surrounding Friend's Day (yes, that's a thing), no stone is left unturned.
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 terrain. From the comfort of our newly minted home studios (insert that meme of Shakira sitting at a PC here) we're catching up, checking in, and looking back on the first phase of Argentina's "new normal."
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 Ruderman walks them through what it's like to study in Argentina, from sitting on the floor when there aren’t enough desks to getting rotten eggs thrown at you to celebrate graduation, because #tradition. Remember to take notes: there will be a quiz at the end!
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 Argentina. Make sure you have your carpeta in order, and if you need an extra photocopy, there's a whole industry of gestores and cadetes ready to help - for a price. Or just ask for Facu at our favorite neighborhood locutorio!
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 culture, and turtlenecks where you least expect them. Oh, and FYI, this episode is clearly NSFW, so hide your dad, hide your baby (unless they're a cool 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 2019, analyze the nuances of the phrase "ahora voy," and think of strategies for surviving summer in the city.
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 (#NoImportaCuandoLeasEsto), we take a moment to reflect and share insight on riding the wave and thriving in our adopted home.
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 castellano and share some valuable tips for those looking to improve their own Spanish skills.
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 transport codes of conduct to a complete lack of spacial awareness among the general population, it's all here. Grab a seat, take a deep breath, and let all that stress out.
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 sides to satisfying your appetite, and the eternal debate of what constitutes a balanced breakfast.
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 Toblerone, and bursting into spontaneous applause upon landing.
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 them to Buenos Aires, they reflect on why they've chosen to stay abroad and how they manage the ups and downs of everyday life.
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 get ready to talk about your digestion more than you ever thought possible.
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 their best foot forward. Oh, and what the hell are Elepants?!
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 those chunky sandals on your feet, get your best cotillón out of the closet, and get ready to dance until dawn.
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 issues with a dose of levity.