Plus Five Four

Argentine news podcast with something for everyone, brought to you by Valentina Iricibar and Emily Kennedy.

Something About Opening Congress 03/06/2019

Something About Opening Congress Want to hear this podcast earlier or listen to explainers? Check out the Plus Five Four Patreon page to join one of the teams and get exclusive content! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/8862770

Episode 51: Something About The Gallibosti 11/13/2018

Episode 51: Something About The Gallibosti Hola! Apologies for the delay: the reasons why are actually linked to certain stories within this episode, along with social injustice, mispronounced dinosaurs and street skiing. Despite said delay, Plus Five Four patrons were able to access this episode beforehand: if you haven't already, check out the page and pick your team! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/7530761

Episode 50: Something About Copa Libertadores 11/05/2018

Episode 50: Something About Copa Libertadores Hola! In this week's episode, we'll be looking at some football, non-binary gender identities and The Simpsons: such is the mixed bag of Argentine news. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/7441454

Something About Returning And Patreon 10/12/2018

Something About Returning And Patreon Hola, hola! A quick update: Plus Five Four is coming back next week! Not only that...there's now a Patreon you can check out! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/7166363

Something About Breaks 09/23/2018

Something About Breaks Valentina here, I'm sorry to say that for the next few weeks I won't be able to do the podcast because of a neck hernia. I'll be going to physiotherapy and taking care of myself to come back as soon as possible. /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/7166243

Episode 48: Something About Thursday, August 30th 09/02/2018

Episode 48: Something About Thursday, August 30th Hola! What's so important about Thursday, August 30th 2018? Why would Valentina centre an entire episode around one date? Find out in this week's episode of Plus Five Four! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/7002961

Episode 46: Something About Despedidas 08/18/2018

Episode 46: Something About Despedidas Hola! This week's episode is Emily's last so she and Valentina sat down with some red wine to talk about her time in Argentina and on the podcast. Prepare for laughter and lots on the La Prensa building. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6941881

Episode 43: Something About Porcelain Condoms 07/29/2018

Episode 43: Something About Porcelain Condoms *ERRATA: The 1899 experiments mentioned in this episode involved viruses, not the HIV virus specifically. Thank you to our listeners for pointing out the mistake!* /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6867289

Bonus: Something About Announcements 07/13/2018

Bonus: Something About Announcements Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily have several announcements to make: next full episode will be up next week (July 20-21st) so stay tuned! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6808087

Episode 40: Something About The IMF And Plastic Foetuses 05/14/2018

Episode 40: Something About The IMF And Plastic Foetuses Hola a todos! This week Emily and Valentina go through the Argentine deal with the International Monetary Fund in a special segment: "Something About Politics AND Econ." Argentina's foetus figurines, crops, Joe Lemonge and chocoarroz also come up should the IMF not be your cup of tea. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6591826

Episode 37: Something About Failed Sessions 04/21/2018

Episode 37: Something About Failed Sessions Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily talk about everything from a failed session in Congress to pizza. Plus, special arrest warrants, human hybrids and more. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6520299

Episode 36: Something About Abortion Debates 04/12/2018

Episode 36: Something About Abortion Debates Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily cover the abortion debate, gas prices, drug trafficking and bad excuses. Meanwhile on Something About Football, Sam talks football misanthropy. /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6473858

Episode 33: Something About Aprender 2017 03/23/2018

Episode 33: Something About Aprender 2017 Hola a todos! Find out what was coyly askew this week, as well as what we learnt from Aprender 2017, employment updates, fights in Congress and what happened at Lollapalooza. And a live football update from Sam. Live-ish. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6402394

Episode 32: Something About Supercopas 03/17/2018

Episode 32: Something About Supercopas Hola a todos! In this late episode of Plus Five Four, delayed due to a bout of pharyngitis, you'll be hearing about the G20, tariffs, Supercopas, faxes and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6375783

Episode 30: Something About Congress Returning 03/02/2018

Episode 30: Something About Congress Returning Hola a todos! In this week's Frankenstein, Plus Five Four brings you news on Congress, inflation, boat chases, laser experiences, cats and arepas. One of those last things is false. Which one? Listen and enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6316870

Episode 29: Something About Back To Front Episodes 02/22/2018

Episode 29: Something About Back To Front Episodes Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily do the episode back to front with the same insane amount of content as ever, including Díaz Gilligan's resignation, the camionero 21F protest, extreme evasive tactics and brunch snobbery. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6296812

Episode 28: Something About The Meat Will Come 02/15/2018

Episode 28: Something About The Meat Will Come Hola a todos! This Frankenstein episode covers strikes and inflation while Valentina tries to be a cool kid and recommend things to do. Oh and also 3,000-year-old skeletons and Nazi artifacts. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6269353

Episode 26: Something About Season Two 01/31/2018

Episode 26: Something About Season Two Hola a todos! Plus Five Four is back and ready for 2018...hopefully. Emily and Valentina talk about Macri's visit to Europe, nepotism and more while Sam gets us past the summer friendlies and into the year's tournaments! Enjoy while your year cranks into gear! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6209932

Episode 25: Something About 2017 (Season Finale) 12/23/2017

Episode 25: Something About 2017 (Season Finale) Hola a todos! In this end-of-year episode Valentina, Emily and Sam are together in the studio to discuss the past year in Argentine news: the SparkNotes, the best and the worst (cringeworthy) moments of 2017 as well as our thoughts for 2018. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6085130

Episode 24: Something About Independiente Campeón 12/14/2017

Episode 24: Something About Independiente Campeón Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily cover the surprise lifting of a key discussion in Congress, the WTO conference and the biggest asado in the world while Sam talks about Independiente FC clinching the Copa Sudamericana (Independiente Campeón...!). Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6047545

Episode 23: Something About Multiple High-Profile Arrests 12/07/2017

Episode 23: Something About Multiple High-Profile Arrests Hola a todos! In this Frankenstein episode, Valentina talks about the surprises in politics, Emily covers soda-related news and WTO-related protests while Sam talks us through all things Argentine football. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/6022544

Episode 22: Something About The ESMA Mega-Trial 11/30/2017

Episode 22: Something About The ESMA Mega-Trial Hola a todos! Aside from the insane amount of content on Episode 22 (ARA San Juan, the ESMA mega-trial, Moody's Argentina rating, new senators, weird adverts and much, much more) we have to remind you that this is your chance to choose the explainers that we'll be uploading over the course of our break! Go to our Facebook page and comment or hit like on the suggestions you like the most. The top four will get their very own explainers. Meanwhile, enjoy the podcast! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5995895

Episode 21: Something About The ARA San Juan Submarine 11/22/2017

Episode 21: Something About The ARA San Juan Submarine Hola a todos! In this week's episode, Valentina and Emily cover the ARA San Juan, the submarine that has been missing for over a week, and the search for its 44 crew members. Tax reforms, utility hikes and special shoes also come up. Plus, Sam talks us through Wednesday's first leg of the Copa Libertadores final. /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5972188

Episode 20: Something About FIFA Gate And Trolls 11/16/2017

Episode 20: Something About FIFA Gate And Trolls Hola a todos! In this episode, Sam explains the repercussions of the US investigation into corruption at FIFA in Argentinawhile Valentina and Emily talk government negotiations, smartphone banks, trolls and much, much more. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5952002

Episode 19: Something About The Paradise Papers 11/09/2017

Episode 19: Something About The Paradise Papers Hola a todos! In this episode, Valentina and Emily discuss the Paradise Papers and how they affect Argentina, President Mauricio Macri in New York, annoying neighbours and locusts — amongst many other topics. Sam also brings us an update on the ups and downs of the Argentine football world. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5929530

Episode 18: Something About Argentina In Mourning 11/02/2017

Episode 18: Something About Argentina In Mourning After five men from Rosario were tragically killed in the New York terrorist attack on Tuesday — alongside the death of Chubut governor Mario Das Neves and the third month anniversary since the disappearance of Santiago Maldonado —Argentina is in mourning. Emily, Valentina and Sam talk about these stories and much more, since Argentina is also playing sport, doing quirky things and offering many things to get up to. Enjoy the show! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5905059

Episode 17: Something About The Legislative Elections 10/26/2017

Episode 17: Something About The Legislative Elections Hola a todos! This week, Valentina and Emily are actually in the studio together to cover the legislative elections and their widespread influence across the board as well as Julio de Vido heading to jail and the only thing that could overshadow it all — the Santiago Maldonado case. /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5880547

Episode 16: Something About Fernet Jesus 10/19/2017

Episode 16: Something About Fernet Jesus Hola a todos! In this second "Frankenstein" episode, Valentina and Emily discuss the veda electoral, exciting econ news, waiters in a rush and Fernet Jesus. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5858073

Episode 15: Something About Football Warlocks 10/12/2017

Episode 15: Something About Football Warlocks Hola a todos! In this "Frankenstein" episode, the Plus Five Four team talk about the fact that Argentina qualified for the 2018 World Cup this week, the legislative elections and solar panels — but mostly the World Cup. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5835353

Episode 14: Something About Sunflowers And Daffodils 10/05/2017

Episode 14: Something About Sunflowers And Daffodils Hola a todos! Episode 14 is brought to you by Valentina, Emily and Sam...all in the studio! Argentina-Peru, tax deficits, Blade Runner 2049, pensioners' sex lives and much, much more. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/plusfivefour/id/5811450

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