Plus Five Four

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Hola! Apologies for the delay: the reasons why are actually linked to certain stories within this episode, along with social injustice, mispronounced dinosaurs and street skiing. Despite said delay, Plus Five Four patrons were able to access this episode beforehand: if you haven't already, check out the page and pick your team!  Also in this episode, Sam Kelly of the amazing Hand Of Pod podcast is here to talk about the historic Boca-River match played on Sunday! Enjoy!

Hola! In this week's episode, we'll be looking at some football, non-binary gender identities and The Simpsons: such is the mixed bag of Argentine news. Enjoy!    

Hola, hola! A quick update: Plus Five Four is coming back next week! Not only that...there's now a Patreon you can check out!    Thank you very much for all your kind messages from the last podcast: especially considering that I didn't say anything on social media, it was very sweet of you to reach out :)

Hola, hola!   Valentina here, I'm sorry to say that for the next few weeks I won't be able to do the podcast because of a neck hernia. I'll be going to physiotherapy and taking care of myself to come back as soon as possible.   Thank you so much for understanding, stay tuned!

Hola! What's so important about Thursday, August 30th 2018? Why would Valentina centre an entire episode around one date? Find out in this week's episode of Plus Five Four!

Hola! This week's episode is Emily's last so she and Valentina sat down with some red wine to talk about her time in Argentina and on the podcast. Prepare for laughter and lots on the La Prensa building. Enjoy!

*ERRATA: The 1899 experiments mentioned in this episode involved viruses, not the HIV virus specifically. Thank you to our listeners for pointing out the mistake!* Hola! In this solo podcast, Valentina goes through the main stories that made headlines this week, including weird statements on the HIV virus, the Armed Forces, homophobia and heartwarming friendship. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily have several announcements to make: next full episode will be up next week (July 20-21st) so stay tuned! 

Hola a todos! This week Emily and Valentina go through the Argentine deal with the International Monetary Fund in a special segment: "Something About Politics AND Econ." Argentina's foetus figurines, crops, Joe Lemonge and chocoarroz also come up should the IMF not be your cup of tea. Enjoy! P.S The portable radiator gets turned off two minutes into the episode, if the whirring sound annoys you at the beginning!

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily talk about everything from a failed session in Congress to pizza. Plus, special arrest warrants, human hybrids and more. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily cover the abortion debate, gas prices, drug trafficking and bad excuses. Meanwhile on Something About Football, Sam talks football misanthropy.

Hola a todos! Find out what was coyly askew this week, as well as what we learnt from Aprender 2017, employment updates, fights in Congress and what happened at Lollapalooza. And a live football update from Sam. Live-ish. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! In this late episode of Plus Five Four, delayed due to a bout of pharyngitis, you'll be hearing about the G20, tariffs, the Boca-River Supercopa, faxes and more! Enjoy! Special thanks to Emily and Sam for being so supportive :)

Hola a todos! In this week's Frankenstein, Plus Five Four brings you news on Congress, inflation, boat chases, laser experiences, cats and arepas. One of those last things is false. Which one? Listen and enjoy!

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily do the episode back to front with the same insane amount of content as ever, including Díaz Gilligan's resignation, the 21F protest, extreme evasive tactics and brunch snobbery. Enjoy!  

Hola a todos! This Frankenstein episode covers strikes and inflation while Valentina tries to be a cool kid and recommend things to do. Oh and also 3,000-year-old skeletons and Nazi artifacts. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! Plus Five Four is back and ready for 2018...hopefully. Emily and Valentina talk about Macri's announcements, public transport, nepotism, feminism, aliens and the end of the world. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! In this end-of-year episode Valentina, Emily and Sam are together in the studio to discuss the past year in Argentine news: the SparkNotes, the best and the worst (cringeworthy) moments of 2017 as well as our thoughts for 2018. Enjoy!   Plus Five Four will be taking a break until February 1st 2018.

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily cover the surprise lifting of a key discussion in Congress, the WTO conference and the biggest asado in the world while Sam talks about Independiente FC clinching the Copa Sudamericana (Independiente Campeón...!). Enjoy!

Hola a todos! In this Frankenstein episode, Valentina talks about the surprises in politics, Emily covers soda-related news and WTO-related protests while Sam talks us through all things Argentine football. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! Aside from the insane amount of content on Episode 22 (ARA San Juan, the ESMA mega-trial, Moody's Argentina rating, new senators, weird adverts and much, much more) we have to remind you that this is your chance to choose the explainers that we'll be uploading over the course of our break! Go to our Facebook page and comment or hit like on the suggestions you like the most. The top four will get their very own explainers. Meanwhile, enjoy the podcast!

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily cover the ARA San Juan, the submarine that has been missing for over a week, and the search for its 44 crew members. Tax reforms, utility hikes and special shoes also come up. Plus, Sam talks us through Wednesday's first leg of the Copa Libertadores final.       Image courtesy of Télam

Hola a todos! In this episode, Sam explains the repercussions of the US investigation into corruption at FIFA in Argentinawhile Valentina and Emily talk government negotiations, smartphone banks, trolls and much, much more. Enjoy!   Image courtesy of Revista Semana

Hola a todos! In this episode, Valentina and Emily discuss the Paradise Papers and how they affect Argentina, President Mauricio Macri in New York, annoying neighbours and locusts — amongst many other topics. Sam also brings us an update on the ups and downs of the Argentine football world. Enjoy! Image courtesy of Perfil

After five men from Rosario were tragically killed in the New York terrorist attack on Tuesday — alongside the death of Chubut governor Mario Das Neves and the third month anniversary since the disappearance of Santiago Maldonado —Argentina is in mourning. In Episode 18, Emily and Valentina talk about these stories and much more, since Argentina is also playing sport, doing quirky things and offering many things to get up to. Sam also brings us up to speed on the Copa Libertadores. Enjoy the show! Image courtesy of El Nuevo Diario

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily are actually in the studio together to cover the legislative elections and their widespread influence across the board as well as Julio de Vido heading to jail and the only thing that could overshadow it all — the Santiago Maldonado case.    Meanwhile, Sam Kelly brings us up to speed about the world of football. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! In this second "Frankenstein" episode, Valentina and Emily discuss the veda electoral, exciting econ news, waiters in a rush and Fernet Jesus. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! In this "Frankenstein" episode, the Plus Five Four team talk about the fact that Argentina qualified for the 2018 World Cup this week, the legislative elections and solar panels — but mostly the World Cup. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! Episode 14 is brought to you by Valentina, Emily and Sam...all in the studio! Argentina-Peru, tax deficits, Blade Runner 2049, pensioners' sex lives and much, much more. Enjoy! Remember that you can get in touch with us on our Facebook page, our Twitter account @plusfivefour or send us an email to plusfivefour@gmail.com. 

Hola a todos! This week, find out about why scofflaws came up as well as why black-footed ferrets may want to join the Argentine female football team's strike. Meanwhile, Sam from Hand of Pod brings us an update on all things Argentine football. Enjoy!

Feliz día de la primavera (horrible weather notwithstanding)! Valentina and Emily discuss three Ms, floods, peanuts and things you can do to celebrate the first day of spring. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! As usual on Plus Five Four, we try to find the silver lining in everything...hence the title. Check out Episode 11 to find out why! Valentina Iricibar, Emily Kennedy and Sam Kelly take you through the most important stories in Argentina this week. Enjoy!

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily discuss biodiesel tariffs, PPPs, Santiago Maldonado and happier things like arepas, jazz and narc pigeons. Enjoy! Meanwhile, Sam Kelly gives a thorough analysis on the Argentine national team, which hasn't been bringing Argentines much joy.

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily discuss the Buenos Aires province PASO results, Santiago Maldonado, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fiesta and "Leaf Emoji Man." A whirlwind of emotions on episode 9, for sure!  Meanwhile in "Something About Football," Sam is back in Argentina and ready to analyse the national team. Enjoy! Thumbnail photo courtesy of Los Andes

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily talk about poverty, trade unions and monster feet slippers, among other things. Meanwhile, Sam walks us through the dry and complex world of football transfers. Enjoy! Photo credit: Currín (blog)

Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and a politically disillusioned Emily talk Mike Pence, Milagro Sala, asado championships and ghost stories. And Captain Underpants. Meanwhile, in "Something About Football," Sam Kelly takes a quick break from holidaying in Barcelona to give us the latest update. Enjoy! N.B. This episode was recorded before the terrorist attack in Barcelona. We're enormously relieved to report that Sam is okay and we send our love to all those affected.

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy talk about PASO blunders (there are quite a few), Santiago Maldonado and little butt face. You'll have to listen to find out about that. Meanwhile, Sam Kelly brings us "Something About Football" at all hours, braving the time difference in the UK. Enjoy! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter or email us on plusfivefour@gmail.com for explainer suggestions!

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy talk about Venezuela, The Buenos Aires Herald closing, cumbia and Finnish tango. Meanwhile, Sam Kelly asks our listeners for some clarification in "Something About Football." Enjoy! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter or email us on plusfivefour@gmail.com for explainer suggestions!

Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy talk about chicanas, magic meetings, demon goats and much more. Meanwhile, Sam Kelly walks us through some news that has made Argentines very happy in "Something About Football." Enjoy! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter or email us on plusfivefour@gmail.com for explainer suggestions!

Hola a todos! This episode's format is a little different because technology refused to cooperate with Plus Five Four this week! Hopefully, we managed to bring this Frankenstein podcast to a better end than Mary Shelley's monster... Plus Five Four is delighted to welcome Sam Kelly on board with a new segment, "Something About Football." Make sure to check out his podcast, Hand of Pod, which delves into everything you could possibly think of within the realms of Argentine football.  Valentina Iricibar and Emily cover Friends Day, the cold, more bizarre jailbreaks and more in this odd episode of Plus Five Four. Enjoy!

In the first ever Plus Five Four explainer, Valentina Iricibar delves into the upcoming PASO elections. What are they and what's at stake on August 13th, 2017? +54 EXPLAINERS are actually brought to you by questions from our listeners...so keep them coming! Ask us something about Argentina and we'll try to explain them in five minutes or less. Give us a shout on our Facebook and Twitter pages or email us at plusfivefour@gmail.com

In this episode, Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy talk about the G20, Argentine economics, beef documentaries and Pope Idol.  Also revealed in this episode is the first explainer! Make sure to send us your suggestions via Facebook, Twitter or email (plusfivefour@gmail.com)

In this pilot episode, Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy talk about politics, sports and the overuse of the hit song "Despacito," among other things. Recorded in the late hours of Wednesday July 5th, 2017.

In this teaser episode, Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy talk politics, economics and picturesque gazebos.