The Corrigan Cast

In normal times, applying for or renewing a Colombian visa can be a bit of a headache. In these coronavirus pandemic days, it's potentially even more tedious as the relevant offices are closed, meaning no in-person applications can take place — it's online only. Joining us to clear up a few common queries is independent visa consultant, Camilo Trujillo. He also gives us a general overview of the t...

Historian, author and political activist Daniel Raisbeck joins us to chat about Colombian independence, why the state needs to do more to recognise individual property rights, how its current policies create oligopolies and monopolies and why he still has faith in free-market capitalism. ******* Outro music: Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution lice...

Get Up and Go Colombia is an NGO that promotes tourism in some of the regions that have been most affected by the country's armed conflict. Its co-founder Luisa Romero joins us to chat about the organisation's various projects, how it has adapted to the challenges posed by coronavirus and her concerns that the ongoing crisis may undo some of the progress made in remote areas in recent years. She a...

Renowned historian and author Professor Niall Ferguson joins us to talk about the 'dithering' approach of some countries in tackling coronavirus, Colombia's limitations in implementing an effective response and why there's no real reason the country couldn't make much better use of contact tracing and testing in the future. In a wide-ranging interview, he highlights the importance of Colombia ensu...

As Colombia tentatively eases coronavirus-imposed restrictions, Medellín-based hostel owner Spyros Mitrakos hits out at what he sees as the government's failure to help small businesses such as his to survive. He also questions the wisdom behind prolonged lockdown measures that he believes are putting the lives of millions in jeopardy in order to save a relatively small number of people. ****** Ou...

Bogotá-based football journalist Carl Worswick chats to us about the prospects of a return to Colombian league games in the coming months, the unlikelihood of South American World Cup qualifiers this year and the many problems facing the women's game in Colombia. He also gives us the background to the "Bogotá bracelet" incident involving England World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore, an unsolved m...

Sebastian Hofman Laursen, CEO of secretos.com.co , a Colombian-based retailer of adult products, joins us to chat about what he describes as a growing sector in the country. Outside of selling sex toys, secretos.com.co also aims to educate the wider Colombian population about sex, including a rather ignorant Wrong Way in this episode! *Outro music: Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed...

A recent Financial Times ranking saw Bogotá lead the way amongst Latin American cities in terms of fast-growing companies. In this episode, Executive Director of Connect Bogotá , Diana Gaviria, tells us why the Colombian capital is now seen as one of the region's leading lights when it comes to doing business.  ********** Outro music: Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a C...

From observing Ramadan in Colombia during the coronavirus lockdown to dealing with the country's 'mild racism' towards non-Caucasians and being diagnosed with depression, Second Secretary at the Indonesian Embassy in Bogotá, Adilah Ciannas, has had quite an experience here. As her three-year mission draws to a close, she tells us about the highs and lows of her bittersweet time in Colombia. *Outro...

Viva Air Executive Chairman, Declan Ryan, gives us his considered thoughts on what the aviation industry might look like post coronavirus. Considering the many problems at Avianca and the relatively healthy position of Viva Air, he tells us his airline could add to its route network in the region. *For our previous interview with Declan on our brother podcast, The Colombia Cast , check out Viva Ai...

These — wait for it — unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures, so here it is, a podcast version of Bogotá's favourite trivia night, IQuiz "The Bogotá Pub Quiz" .  It's purely for fun, but why not add a competitive nature to it by playing with family members and/or friends, be it virtually or in-person, depending on the coronavirus restrictions where you are. Let us know how you ge...

Associate Professor of Economics at Bogotá's Los Andes University, Leopoldo Fergusson, joins us to talk about the many issues that make Colombia such an unequal country. He also as provides us with some potential solutions, if the political and societal will exists to implement them that is. And while Leopoldo is very much Colombian, he tells us about the story behind his Scottish surname.  *...

Of all the industries suffering from the coronavirus crisis, the hospitality sector is, in particular, under strain. Here, Andy Farrington, owner of one of Bogotá's most popular hostels, Cranky Croc , gives us an insight into the challenges his business is facing and the measures he's taking in a bid to stay afloat.

Douglas Lyon is co-founder of Todo Somos , an NGO set up to record first-hand accounts of Venezuelan refugees entering Colombia. He joins us from the border city of Cúcuta to tell us how the organisation came into being and how it works. He also gives us an insight into the current problems for thousands of Venezuelans as the world focuses on tackling the coronavirus crisis .

London-born actress and singer-songwriter, Kate Nash, joins us to talk about her love for Colombian vegan food, especially its cheese and patacones . She also tells us why she really liked the vibe in Bogotá as well as giving us her thoughts on the vain way many people use social media, what she describes as a 'content-shitting contest'. *Kate's new single, Bad Lieutenant , is out now. She plays t...

During these unprecedented times, Wrong Way's Colombia Cast has an unprecedented interview. We hear from coronavirus, Covid-19 itself, getting its side of the story as it continues to wreak havoc on humans across the globe. (Please note, content may not be for those easily offended.)

Des McAleenan's career as a football goalkeeping coach has taken him all over the world, working with some of the most respected names in the game. His current role with the Colombian men's team under Carlos Queiroz is perhaps his most glamorous to date — "every day is exciting and stimulating" he says — yet he's had quite the journey getting there. Here he tells us how it was returning to the gam...