MisInfoNation

While Dré is away, we've been rebroadcasting some of our favorite MisInfoNation episodes. This one isn't just one of our favorites though, it's an episode that's really important to Neil and Dré and all of us at MIN HQ. It's the episode where we knew this show could actually do what we hoped it would - challenge stereotypes and help us look deeper than headlines. And right now, the headlines are everywhere.Especially from this part of the world. We know It won’t solve any crisis —but maybe, just maybe, it’ll offer a little more understanding of the real decent people who have to carry their nationality much more heavily than most. And if nothing else, there are a lot of laughs. And right now, we could all use a few more of those.---This week on MisInfoNation we talk to Sohail Jannessari about what could be the most misunderstood country on the planet. Iran. A political scientist with a cutting sense of humour, Sohail takes on some of the most divisive questions about Iran and Iranians.Today we turn the view of Iran that’s been shaped by Western media upside-down. From the food, to the etiquette, the oppression of women, how to guarantee you’ll get into a fight, who pays the bill and the weight of being from a nation with an incredibly negative media slant - which sometimes turns Sohail into the Incredible Hulk. Plus, should you travel to Iran if you’re American?We can’t think of a more important place to understand a little better.CONNECT WITH SOHAILOn the Web - https://www.sohailj.com----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: cercatravel.com/misinfonation---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Dré takes some time to share his cinematic wares with the world, Neil takes us back to where MisInfoNation all began. A conversation with a Scotsman named English helps Neil and Andrés understand just how much they don't understand about Scotland. Enjoy!---On our inaugural episode of MisInfoNation, we’re heading to Scotland to find out what the world gets wrong, about one of the most drop-dead, absolutely gorgeous countries on the planet… and what it gets right.We’ll digest the truth about Haggis (so you can decide if you ever would), the story behind Irn-Bru, if there’s anything the Scots won’t deep fry, how they feel about Donald Trump’s heritage, and what’s really going on under a kilt. Also, we’ll discover the absolute best view in all of Scotland.  We laugh a lot during this episode, fittingly, because the Scots take great pride in their sense of humor. Which explains their choice of national animal. Be sure to listen to that. ---CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS!John English - https://twitter.com/OtoxoProductionOtoxo - https://www.otoxoproductions.com/----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: cercatravel.com/misinfonationFIND OUT MORE ABOUT…Haggis - https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/traditional-haggis-recipeLoch Ness - https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/loch-ness/IrnBru - https://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/drink/16-facts-about-irn-bru/Where to buy a kilt and all the stuff that goes with it - https://www.thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk/Rumbledethumps - https://www.thespruceeats.com/rumbledethumps-recipe-435824---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey there, Neil here. At Misinformation, we love great stories, new cultures, and taking you to the heart of a place. Today, we’re sharing a show that does all that—with a little more vino. It’s called Wine Tripping, hosted by Amanda McCrossin, a certified sommelier and one of the most influential voices in the wine world—and honestly, our new favorite travel companion.Amanda takes you behind the scenes into the cellars, fields, and kitchens that make wine regions unforgettable. In this episode, you’ll join her on an exclusive trip to Tuscany in a special preview of an episode that hasn’t even aired yet. Because MIN listeners are the best - and you deserve to be treated to a glass or two, even if we can only do it through a podcast.It’s rich, fun, —and yes, you’ll probably want a glass of red by the end. So without further ado, here’s Wine Tripping with Amanda McCrossin. Cheers!---Confession time: despite Italian wines having a reputation as some of the most legendary wines to ever fill a stemmed glass, Amanda had always been lukewarm on them.  They just didn’t stir her imagination that way other regions did.That is until she was invited to visit Tuscany by one of the OG producers of Brunello di Montalcino - Biondi-Santi. And once she stepped foot on their vineyard, breathed the Tuscan air and tasted the food while sipping from her glass, Amanda finally fell for Italian wines (and also,  you know, Italy).So on this episode of Wine Tripping, Amanda whisks you away to the rolling hills of Tuscany, where every bottle tells a story of place, tradition, and a little bit of Italian magic.Ever wondered why Italian wine labels never mention the grape? Or what BDT, IGT, DOC, and DOCG mean? After this trip, you’ll be able to decode them like a pro. Amanda cracks open the secrets of Italian wine regions, from the sun-drenched vineyards of Chianti to the storied cellars of Montalcino, explains why Sangiovese is the soul of Tuscany, and gives you some must-know tips on how to survive those winding Tuscan roads,So pour yourself a glass, press play, and get ready to fall in love with Italy—one region, one grape, and one unforgettable story at a time.For more, check out Amanda on…Instagram - @sommvivantTikTok - @somm_vivantand on the web - sommvivant.me----Wine Tripping is Written, Hosted, and Produced by Amanda McCrossin, and Produced by Neil Innes.Editing and Sound Design by Neil Innes with additional help from Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky----At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for Immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we head north—way north—to Canada. Land of maple syrup, jaw-dropping wilderness, and people so polite they say sorry when you bump into them. But what’s really going on beneath the surface? Joining us are two brilliant Canadian storytellers with global roots: Hirad “Raz” Motamed and Adam Leverett. Born in Iran and the UK respectively, raised in snowy suburbia, and shaped by immigrant identity, they take us deep into the heart of the Great White North. How “nice” is Canada really? Why does Canadian humor hit different? And is patriotism just “being not-American”?CONNECT WITH HIRAD!On the Web - http://www.hirad.xyz/CONNECT WITH ADAM!On the Web - www.vinyett.com----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: cercatravel.com/misinfonation---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on MisInfoNation we’re jetting off to Croatia—a truly special place, filled with crystal-clear waters, ancient stone towns, lush vineyards, and, of course, intense Balkan pride. Joining us for this unforgettable adventure is an equally special guest: the immensely talented, award-winning Croatian filmmaker Lucija Stovic.Together, we'll dive into the hilarious complexities of being Balkan, from passionate football rivalries, killer sea foam and insults, to the rich, slow-food traditions that make Croatia a paradise for foodies. So grab a glass of local wine and get ready for a playful journey through Croatian culture, tradition, and humor—you might just leave with a newfound obsession for all things Balkan.Want to know about more about the moving pictures Lucija and her collaborators are making? Check out...Noon Films on the Web & on Instagram.----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: cercatravel.com/misinfonation---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on MisInfoNation, it's all great craic, endless rolling fields of potatoes, perfectly poured pints of Guinness, lucky four-leaf clovers, and magical pots of gold just waiting patiently at the end of every shimmering rainbow—or at least that's what the postcards and leprechauns might have you believe. But is that the real Ireland, or just the sparkly stereotype? To separate fact from folklore and reality from rosy-hued fantasy, we've invited the snappily dressed, lightning-fast-witted, effortlessly hilarious, and genuinely brilliant designer extraordinaire Rachel Fingleton to set us straight (and keep us laughing) as she guides our delightfully clueless selves through her captivating homeland.CONNECT WITH RACHEL!On the Web - https://www.rachelfingleton.com/----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: cercatravel.com/misinfonation---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, MisInfoNation embarks on a vibrant adventure to the beautiful archipelago of the Philippines alongside our excellent, silky-voiced friend—the gloriously named, effortlessly stylish, and always impeccably dressed—Randie Alegre Dumpit. Together, we dive deep into the Philippines’ national obsession: basketball. Discover why hoops and hardwood courts can be found on nearly every street corner and how this sport, beloved nationwide, became an integral part of the Filipino identity. So settle in, grab a snack, and let the silky voice of the wonderful Randie transport you straight into the heart and soul of the PhilippinesCONNECT WITH RANDI!Well... actually Randi has no socials to speak of. But hey, if you want to send him fan mail after becoming absolutely smitten with his wonderfulness this episode, feel free to drop it in a review of the show.----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: cercatravel.com/misinfonation----At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!Want more? Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MisInfoNation is coming back with all new episodes featuring some of 2025's hottest destinations. The Philippines, Croatia, Denmark, Ireland, and more. Plus Canada.,.. which at least as of the release of this trailer has not been annexed by the United States. But hey, if that changes, at least maybe we'll have helped our American friends get to know the culture of their newest state? We're joking of course. We hope.In any case, get ready for more of Neil and Dré asking the dumbest questions about entire nations... so you don't have to.MisInfoNation, Season 3 - the smartest kind of stupidity.--At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Visit www.cercatravel.com for Immersive audio travel guides to some of the most amazing places in the world - written and voiced by locals - articles on everything from the best places to eat in Havana to a guide to all of Helsinki's underground bunkers, and the best travel podcasts you can find... like this one!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re doing something a little bit different on MisInfoNation… very different in fact. To bring in the new year Neil and Andrés are looking back at some of their favorite moments from the show.. and at all the friends, old and new, they've talked and laughed with while they both gear up for a new season of the show which will focus on some of 2025’s most desirable destinations.CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.com----At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca, connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on MisInfoNation Neil and Andrés visit the Fatherland. The well oiled machine that is the world’s third most powerful country in terms of GDP after the USA and China. Germany. This wonderful land of fat sausages, perfect cars and unlistenable industrial electronic techno music is a family affair today with the young, all-together, sharp as a tack, Tom Noack and his measured, cool, calm and collected uncle Felix. Welcome to a pristine, perfectly engineered, word perfect, over insured episode of MisInfoNation.CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.com----At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca, connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to lisp, grab a classical guitar, pop a flower in your hair, put on your espadrilles, and let's go for a late night dinner and brisk ramble through the humid and historied streets and cities of our home… España.Me and Andres call Spain home and have done, collectively for more than 38 years… we could have picked a multitude of friends to take on the mammoth task of MisInfoNation but we didn’t… we chose a new friend. An unexpected friend. The tall, handsome, thoughtful, intelligent, Javier Bardem look alike himself, Karim Diouri Haya. So here we go… is it all flamenco, sangria, paella and siestas?For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.CONNECT WITH KARIM!On Instagram: @karimjustflow_musicCONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.com----At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca, connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don your tweed, grab a parker, make sure you’ve got your bits and bobs, pop your wellies on, and let's go for a stroll through the blustery countryside of this beautiful nation of shopkeepers: Fair olde England.Today on MisInfoNation, we’re tackling a country with two very special guests: The dry and hilarious, Scottish blooded, English-hearted Andy Young and Cerca’s own, equally dry and hilarious, Northern-souled, Ryan Hammond.A dead queen, the class system, surreal comedy, bad teeth, terrible food, worse weather… that’s England right?For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.CONNECT WITH RYAN!On Instagram: @suttreeproductionsCONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.com----At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca, connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today as always on MisInfoNation: We try to clear up some of the outright lies, mistakes, myths and misnomers of an entire country... this time... And with the 2024 Summer Olympics just getting underway, here was one country in particular we wanted to study under the MisInfoNation microscope. That's right, we're headed to France! So grab a baguette, find your fanciest horizontal stripes, hop on your oversized basketed bicycle, light a cigarette and let's go for a ride through one of the most desired, loved and influential countries in the world with our friends Nina and Clement...For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.---CONNECT WITH NINA & CLEMENT!NINAOn Instagram: @ninathomas_films & @forn_la_panaceeOn the Web: ninathomasfilms.comCLEMENTOn Instagram: @clementbarista & @moltamacafeCONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hola Passport faithful! Neil, Dré, and the Passport team are busy cooking up some new episodes of MisInfoNation - and maybe even a few other surprises, too. But in the meantime, we wanted to share a new show that we really love. Because we think you'll love it too.Don't Drink the Milk mixes history with a good dose of travel, pop culture, and controversy. The show explores the curious backstories of familiar things, and how they've changed as they moved through time and around the world – by force, by chance, or by choice. This episode takes us to Krakow tracing the origins of one of Team Passport's favorite foods. The bagel!Here's what they say:The bagel is in its rainbow era, but this beloved bread's journey goes way back. We're rounding off season one with a dense, doughy episode that's both scrumptious and surprising. We trace the humble bagel's roots to medieval Poland and follow its North American makeover (are you team New York or Montreal?). A snack for queens, laborers and trendsetters – here's the real story of the bagel.We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, why not give 'em a follow. You can binge all of Season 1 now and catch up just in time for the Season 2 in June.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Neil and Andrés are off to beautiful Portugal for some fado, sweet port, codfish and maybe even a little Ronaldo - to find out if the world has it right about this Iberian treasure trove.Showing us around the facts and the follies today is the one and only Catarina Araújo; A globe hopping, Lisbon-born marketing specialist and the writer of the excellent travelog aportugueseaffair.com which you can also find now in podcast form in the Cerca app and anywhere you get your podcasts.Vamos a isto!For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.----CONNECT WITH CATARINA!On the web: aportugueseaffair.comOn Instagram: @aportugueseaffairOn Facebook: /aportugueseaffairCONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on MisInfoNation we ready our minds, stomachs and souls to tackle The United States of… Mexico. These 31 federal entities and Mexico City, which is its own thing entirely, is a rich, historied country filled with incredible food, ancient culture, and an iconic identity. Also long fiestas and longer siestas… or is it? We head there with our friend Elena Garcia Beltran. She’s a mother, she’s a lover, she's sometimes a fighter but most importantly… She's the most hilarious corporate lawyer you will ever meet. Viva Mexico!For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drop the Ikea Allen key, put on your warmest, most fashionable outdoorsy threads, and fill up on some delicious meatballs because today on MisInfoNation we’re going to the nordic utopia of Sweden with soon to be TV superstar, set designer, and bonafide Swede, Johan Svenson.For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.----CONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.comCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS!Johan on Instagram: @svenson_johanJohan on the web: https://johansvenson.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bordered by Israel and Syria on the East Coast of the Mediterranean sea, Lebanon is something of an unknown quantity in the eyes of the world. Its position in the Middle East has never given it much stability in recent history. The lives of the people who live there, even the young adults, are tarnished with conflict but also an undeniable resilience and perspective.The Lebanese are impassioned, intelligent and intense personalities and we are lucky enough to call the brilliant Hasan Chaaban a friend. We sat down with him here in Barcelona to get deep into the culture, the conflict, the history, the food and the customs of one of the strangest and most complex countries in the world.For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.----CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS!Hasan Chaaban on the web: kolaps.comCONNECT WITH US!On instagram: @passportpodcast | @cerca_travel On the web: frequencymachine.com/passport | cercatravel.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MisInfoNation returns with a trip to Belgium - a place that's often overlooked and mostly defined in popular imagination by bureaucracy, beer, fries, chocolate, Tintin and a statue of a boy peeing.But Neil and Dré aren't content to just let these easy oversimplifications define a whole country and its people. That's why they've invited their friend and 3D Designer Dennis Vanneste to help set the record straight.---Follow Dennis on Instagram: @vannestje.For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are things we think we know about places. But history, prejudice, stereotypes and the nature of 24 hour news and social media has made common knowledge about far away places even more twisted than ever.So we’re taking the initiative once more, putting ourselves in the line of fire and asking the dumbest of questions so you never have to ever again. MisInfoNation is coming back!Come and join Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos as they try their hardest to clear up some of the outright lies and stereotypes from Japan, New Zealand, France, Belgium, South Africa, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Mexico and more this year… by doing what they do best. Having a chat with someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.MisInfoNation returns with hilarious guests and all new episodes starting Tuesday January 17th.----For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to everything Cerca has to offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.