The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

Author: Progressive Radio Network Language: English Episodes: 23
Ever wondered what it actually takes to build a life far from familiar shores? The Expat Files: Living in Latin America moves beyond glossy travel brochures and dives into the nuanced, daily realities of making a home across the border. Hosted by longtime resident John Mueller, this podcast from the Progressive Radio Network offers an honest, ground-level view. Conversations here explore the complexities of navigating new bureaucracies, finding community, and the subtle cultural shifts that define an expatriate experience. You’ll hear from people who’ve made the leap-some for work, others seeking retirement, many just chasing a different rhythm of life. Each episode unpacks practical challenges alongside personal reflections, covering everything from local business etiquette and housing markets to the simple joy of discovering a neighborhood mercado. It’s a resource for the curious and a companion for those already packing their bags, stripping away the romance to reveal the authentic, sometimes messy, always fascinating process of adaptation. Tune in for stories that are less about postcards and more about the profound, everyday adventure of planting roots in a new world.
Episodes
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1501, FRI, APR 03 (04-03-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1501, FRI, APR 03 (04-03-26): #1- Did you know that in Latin America there are a huge variety of Tacos you cannot eat: #2- Gringo expats and their often stubborn music tastes : #3- Latino…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1501, FRI, APR 03 (04-03-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1501, FRI, APR 03 (04-03-26): #1- Did you know that in Latin America there are a huge variety of Tacos you cannot eat: #2- Gringo expats and their often stubborn music tastes : #3- Latino…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1500, FRI, MAR 27 (03-27-26) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- 1500 Expat Files Show milestone: #2- When Expats get old and decrepit: What’s your plan on how to fade into the sunset? Do you even have a plan? #3- Planning ahead is NOT part of the Latin American playbook: #4- Unfe…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1499, FRI, MAR 20 (03-20-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- When gringos and expats obtain indigenous wives and girlfriends: #2- AI arrives in Latin America in a big and unexpected way…starting with the famous “Mercado Libre” buy and sell website eliminating10,000 white colla…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1498, FRI, MAR 13 (03-13-26) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- When transit cops target gringos: #2- The problem with gringo tourists: #3- How Latinos can spot a gringo tourist a mile (or a kilometer) away: What about them spotting out us long term expats? #4- Do Latinos mock or…
The Expat Files: Living in Latin America - 3-6-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- Do you have EFWS? (Expat Files Withdrawl Syndrome) #2- TEN small ways Latin American repair guys will gouge and rip you off (and you probably won’t realize it): #3- Those little piles of glass you occasionally see at…
The Expat Files - #1496, FRI, FEB 27 - 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- A word about Mexico “Lindo”: Hate to say “I told ya so” but… I told ya so … #2- Are there any places safe from the cartels in Mexico? #3- Giving up on Air B&B’s: #4- Why I don’t recommend Peru for your plan-B: #5- I’…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1495, FRI, FEB 20 (02-20-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- Should you bring your kids with you to live in Latin America? At first they will whine, kick and squirm…. #2- Don’t confuse nerds with intellectuals: I’ve met Latino nerds on the spectrum, but I’ve yet to meet any re…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1494, FRI, FEB 13 (02-13-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- About those horses you occasionally see on the street and in the boonies in Latin America: #2- How educated Latinos in Latin America are reacting to Bad Bunny’s Superbowl appearance: It’s not exactly what you might t…
The Expat Files: Living in Latin America - 2/6/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- Why have some Latin countries like Guatemala suddenly appeared on Trump’s new blocked travel VISA list while other Latin countries don’t: #2- How Latinos use time-tested immigration scams to get legal USA 90 day trav…