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Friendship in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2020-05-14 11:00
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.
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Recalculando: Quarantine Life in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2020-05-05 11:00
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."
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Studying in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2020-03-19 11:00
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!
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Bureaucracy in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2020-03-12 12:00
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!
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Dating and Sex in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2020-03-05 15:00
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).
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Season 2: We're Back, Baby
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2020-02-27 15:00
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.
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Navigating Uncertainty in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-09-13 12:00
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.
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Learning Spanish in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-08-30 12:00
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.
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Special Episode: Libro de Quejas
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-07-31 14:00
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.
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Food in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-07-29 13:00
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.
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Airports in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-07-16 13:00
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.
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Why Argentina?
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-07-16 12:00
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.
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Medicine in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-06-19 11:00
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.
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Fashion in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-04-30 14:00
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?!
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Weddings in Argentina
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-04-05 12:00
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.
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Therapy in Argentina, Vol. I
From 🇲🇽 Bad Information, published at 2019-04-03 12:00
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.