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: 36

The Expat Files: Living in Latin America
Podcast Episodes
The Expat Files: Living in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1490, FRI, JAN 16 (01-16-26): #1- What Latin American Spanish rags are saying about the Maduro capture: Here’s what 1st world captured media won’t tell you… #2- The “macho” culture restau…
The Expat Files: Living In Latin America - 1.9.26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- The Maduro capture and after effects in a few words: #2- Gringos looking for love in Latin America: #3- Why do so many beautiful Latina women have unattractive, low-value husbands and boyfriends? #4- How to lose 2 po…
The Expat Files: Living in South America - Episode 1488 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1488, FRI, JAN 02 (01-02-26): #1- What expats need to know about Chat GPT and other AI platforms: #2- Expat Insider seminar stories that will amaze you: #3- When the will to “get out of d…
The Expat Files: Living in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- The ins and outs and proper steps to having your SS check deposited in your Latin American Bank Account: #2- Why despite your natural resistance and repusion to brain numbing USA buerocracy …you really need to set up…
EXPAT FILES SHOW #1486 - 12-19-25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
#1- 3rd world optimism versus reality: #2- Why 3rd world countries remain 3rd world as 1st world countries slwly slip into 3rd world status: #3- How Latinos score on the big 5 personality traits as compared to gringos an…