THE EXPAT FILES SHOW #1492, FRI, JAN 30 (01-30-26)

THE EXPAT FILES SHOW #1492, FRI, JAN 30 (01-30-26)

Author: Progressive Radio Network January 30, 2026 Duration: 28:00
#1-  My personal history of being scammed in Latin America (by popular listener demand): Yes, we all get scammed in our lifetimes and have the scars to prove it, some more than others but hopefully we learn. There are bad people out there, though sometimes we're asking for it. We're just stupid , gullible, unlucky or ill-informed and thus become marks. Since no one is 100% immune from scams, before you start crying and whining about your own history of being clipped, you’ll want to hear this story…   #2- Beware!!! With silver at over 100 bucks an ounce and gold over 5000, if you are lucky enough to have some, what are you supposed to do with it?  It’s a dangerous time to buy, especially when there are tons of near perfect counterfeits out there on ebay and other online sites…   #3- Will Latin Americans ever accept self-driving cars and robots? Will the technology ever make it down to Latin America in a meaningful way?   #4- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at: bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America
Podcast Episodes
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1510, FRI, JUNE 05 (06-05-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- When Gringo Expats in Latin America exhibit stupid and asinine behavior: #2- TDS- Trump Derangement Syndrome in Latin America: Funny how Latinos don’t seem to exhibit it, but a certain percentage of Gringo Expats and…
Expat Files - 5-29-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Hey Guys, use this audio attached please, the one I sent earlier today was missing the intro and exit bit.. but this one is complete.. sorry about that but I'm on vacation in the Mediterranean and the connections and cir…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1508, FRI, MAY 22 (05-22-26) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- When Gringo Expats in Latin America get bored with their lives: #2- Tips concerning Electrical Appliances (you will thank me for later) when you finally go solar and get off the grid : #3- How to instantly confirm th…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1507, FRI, MAY 15 (05-15-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- When an Expat in Latin America owns property, what happens to it when he or she dies? #2- You won’t believe the strange peculiarities of Latino inheritance laws: #3- “Point of use” tankless versus tank water heaters:…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1506, FRI, MAY 08 (05-8-26) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1506, FRI, MAY 08 (05-8-26): #1- “Karens” in Latin America: #2- Having a bad neighbor in Latin America: #3- Don’t make this shortsighted Hybrid car mistake: #4- Sorting out Latin American…
The Expat Files: Living in America - 5-1-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- Latina girls and a particular testy problem that arises when they are at work and when attending university: #2- Churches, temples and mosques in Latin America: #3- About those Muslim populations in Latin America: #4…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1504, FRI, APR 24 (04-24-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- Common folk “credit plans” in Latin America #2- Home mortgages in Latin America: #3- My personal internet regrets: #4- The surprising, somewhat amazing, Latin American birthrate and life expectancy dats: #5- The fate…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1503, FRI, APR 17 (04-17-26) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- Buried in debt and credit is normal for Latinos: Yet, they are still the happiest people in the world… #2- Living “off the utility grid” in Latin America: #3- EV myths and hypocrisies: #4- Rooftop solar water heaters…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1502, FRI, APR 10 (04-10-26): [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1502, FRI, APR 10 (04-10-26): #1- Biometric fears in Mexico- PART 2: #2- What you need to know about owning a cell phone in Latin America: #3- Poor Latinos who are not poor by their own standards: Livin…
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…