Bad Information
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -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 15 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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Summer Camp: DNU de Catársis
February 01, 2024 13:42 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWhere 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? J...
Special Episode: AMA with Paige, pt. 2
October 31, 2023 14:20 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBCurrent 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 Yo...
Special Episode: AMA with Paige, pt. 1
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBGetting 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 ...
Gentrification in Argentina
September 17, 2023 14:11 - 1 hour - 112 MBHas 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 ha...
La Farándula: Celebrity Culture in Argentina
August 04, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour - 100 MB¡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 ...
Feminism in Argentina
July 21, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBShania 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...
Uruguay: El Mejor País?
July 07, 2023 12:23 - 1 hour - 113 MBWho'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 fina...
Food in Argentina pt. 2
June 16, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour - 105 MBAnyone 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? ...
Being Queer in Argentina
June 02, 2023 23:46 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBHi 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 ...
Special Episode: Libro de Quejas pt. 3
May 19, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWhy 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.youtu...
Season 3 Premiere
May 11, 2023 20:55 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBTo 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 favorhttps://cafecito.app/badinfo Produced by @Niebiski
A Quick Announcement
December 28, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MBHola, 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!
Surviving 2020 in Argentina
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWhat 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.
Therapy in Argentina pt. 2
June 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBPass 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.
Beyond Buenos Aires: Traveling in Argentina
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB¿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.
Special Episode: Libro de Quejas pt. 2
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBContrary 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.
Friendship in Argentina
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBArgentines 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.
Recalculando: Quarantine Life in Argentina
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIs 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 norm...
Recalculando: Quarantine Life in Argentina
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIs 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 norm...
Studying in Argentina
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBYou 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...
Bureaucracy in Argentina
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat 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 favorit...
Bureaucracy in Argentina
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat 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 favorit...
Dating and Sex in Argentina
March 05, 2020 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBDid 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).
Season 2: We're Back, Baby
February 27, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBGuess 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.
Navigating Uncertainty in Argentina
September 13, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBSeason 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.
Learning Spanish in Argentina
August 30, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBHola, 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.
Special Episode: Libro de Quejas
July 31, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBBlame 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.
Food in Argentina
July 29, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBBuen 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.
Airports in Argentina
July 16, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBReady 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.
Why Argentina?
July 16, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBCaroline 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.
Medicine in Argentina
June 19, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBFeeling 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.
Fashion in Argentina
April 30, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBSupermodels 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?!
Weddings in Argentina
April 05, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBGoing 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.
Therapy in Argentina, Vol. I
April 03, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBIn 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.