Podcasts by My Mexican Mistake(s)

“The Bold & The Beautiful Cry Too” A Mini- RadioNovela in 8 Episodes! from 2020-05-14T18:33:21

Last month I created a mini- Radio Novela called “The Bold & The Beautiful Cry Too.” After a Bold Chief of Police arrests a Beautiful, Mysterious...

“Bernardo, Flaquito & Chip!” from 2020-04-20T17:50:59

No, they are not a new folk group! They are the three men/dogs in my dog Shyla’s life! She continues to be more popular here than I am, but I don’t care, because between the two of us, I’m the one ...

“It’s Easier To Buy Valium Than Hand Sanitizer In Puerto Vallarta! (Which May Not Be A Bad Thing...) from 2020-03-22T22:42:53

The adventure continues as my dog Shyla and I decide to ride out the Coronavirus here in Vallarta!! And what’s the story with The Mystery Of The Missing Canadians??

“I Did Not Move To México To Learn To Speak English With A Canadian Accent!” from 2020-03-07T21:18:54

It’s a new town (Puerto Vallarta), with a new dog (“Shyla”), and a new challenge crossing the big street that I need to cross to get anywhere. And a month in Sayulit...

“I Didn’t Move To Mexico To Make Chicken Soup Three Times A Week, And Yet, That’s What’s Happened... from 2020-02-23T17:14:42

If you know the movie “Baby Boom,” you’ll know what happens when I’m adopted by a street dog in Sayulita!!

“I Have Never Seen A Chicken Out In Public Before.” from 2020-02-09T19:02:45

Join me in Sayulita, on the Riviera Nayarit, where I am learning that I may not be a beach town person, and that I definitely need to learn more about animals.

“Adios, Mexico City!! Hasta Pronto!!” The Gran Finale of Season 1! from 2020-01-02T22:49:20

As my days in Mexico City wind down, I become very nostalgic for the gigantic streets that are impossible to cross, the tiny sidewalks and miniature toilets, and everything I love here! And I read ...

“13 Televisions” from 2019-12-21T19:25:24

A quick visit back home, a warm welcome back to Mexico City, Christmas plans in my adopted city, and my (newly-published) story about growing up with 13 Televisions! FELIZ NAVIDAD!!

“Miami Is No Longer My Favorite Latin American Country” from 2019-11-30T01:55:46

Mexico City has created a monster! Since moving here only five months ago I have grown SUPER-accustomed to the kindness and generosity of the strangers who help me every day here! Plus, I finally f...

“CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE (AKA REFORMA” from 2019-11-15T17:37:17

For my birthday in my adopted home, nothing is more delicious, or makes me appear more pathetic, than my desire for a cheeseburger with extra pickles and unlimited ketchup.

My Mexican Mistake(s) (Trailer) from 2019-11-10T20:40:26

Days & Days Of The Dead, And A Death-Defying Visit! from 2019-11-01T17:47:30

I get my first visitor from Chicago, who wants to experience everything I describe in my podcasts, including intersections that have more angles than a geometry problem! And I celebrate Days of the...

“Condiments Are King Here In México City!” from 2019-10-18T16:44:01

Come for the Condiments, stay for the food you cover in those condiments. Mexico City has great food, but no one ever tells you about the condiments... And what might be the biggest mystery of...

“My Mexican Independence Day!” from 2019-10-05T20:32:04

In Mexico City, the festivities for Independence Day last almost as long as The War For Independence itself! Viva México!! 🇲🇽

“Learn From My Mistakes!” from 2019-08-30T16:21:34

Travel Advice You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else!” (And Yes I Know! This Episode Is Way Too Long!!)

“The Mistakes Of The Aztecs!” from 2019-08-16T17:01:26

They were Brilliant But Brutal! Maybe if the Aztecs had been a little nicer, and they didn’t think that Hernán Cortes’ horse was Mr. Ed, they’d still be around. Learn all about it!!

“The Mistakes Of Others.” from 2019-08-02T18:14:15

Ancient Civilizations Had More In Common With Chicago And Hollywood Than You Would Think.

“The REAL ‘El Grito!!’” from 2019-07-26T17:48:26

I thought I was being followed here in Mexico City by protesters, and I thought they might be protesting me! Then I learned all about the rallying cry “Se Compran Colchones...” and that all my purs...

I’m Lucky That I Wasn’t Arrested! from 2019-07-19T15:05:09

Words matter. Especially when you’re in the grocery store...

When NOT To Make A Mistake In México City! from 2019-07-12T14:16:10

I’ll give you two clues: When the mistakes can lead to Decapitation or Tour Guides...

“It’s Not So Easy To Leave Mexico!!” from 2019-07-05T15:39:06

This time, My Mexican Mistakes implicate Customs And Immigration, so these mistakes are Muy Serioso!!!

“I’m Not The Only Person Making Mistakes In Mexico City, I Am Happy To Report!” from 2019-06-21T00:42:13

I’m a lifelong Chicagoan who recently moved to Mexico City, where I make plenty of mistakes every day! When a police sergeant pointed out my most recent mistake, I couldn’t get out of there fast en...

“Happiness Is Just Around The Corner. Unless You Turn The Wrong Way.” from 2019-06-15T03:29:04

Join me as I continue to look for an apartment in the land of Scary Stairs, Scary Sidewalks, and Streets So Wide You Have Time For A Taco In The Median, Waiting For The Light To Change.

“‘M’ Is For Murder. And Also “Mujer.” from 2019-06-11T01:45:08

Mistakes and hijinx abound at “The Mall Of Iron” when I am directed into a co-ed bathroom. And I’d also like to know the Kleenex budget for the telenovela “Mi Pecado.” And why the family in the mov...

“There’s Nothing Better Than A Big Street That Goes In A Big Circle” from 2019-06-06T03:06:39

Tonight I want to tell you about my favorite street in Mexico City (Amsterdam, and not for the reason you think!) And why even though it goes in a complete circle I still get lost because I’m never...

“As God Is My Witness, I’ll Never Be Thirsty Again...” from 2019-06-05T00:22:22

It’s time you learn why I’m calling this podcast “My Mexican Mistake!” In My defense, Math is not my strong suit.

My First Podcast Live From Mexico City! from 2019-06-03T23:31:56

I am a life-long Chicagoan learning Spanish from telenovelas, who has just moved to Mexico City to write the telenovela of my dreams! Here’s how I got here (besides Aeromexico!)