Paris: The Serious Business of Clowning Around

In this episode, *MisInfoNation* takes a quirky look at England with the help of two hilarious guests, Andy Young and Ryan Hammond. Join them as they tackle the country’s stereotypes: a dead queen, the class system, surreal comedy, bad teeth, terrible food, worse weather, and, of course, Corgis.

In this episode, MisInfoNation tackles the myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions surrounding France, just as the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off. Neil and Dré, joined by their friends Nina and Clement, explore the French clichés of baguettes, horizontal stripes, cigarettes, and oversized basketed bicycles while investigating what makes this beloved country so influential and loved worldwide.

Neil, Dré, and the Passport team are hard at work creating new episodes of MisInfoNation. In the meantime, they’re excited to share a new show they love, Don't Drink the Milk, which explores the curious backstories of familiar items. This episode dives into the history of one of Passport’s favorite foods: the bagel. The journey[...]

In this episode, Neil and Andrés dive into the beauty of Portugal, exploring fado music, the religious significance of Fatima, and even touching on the football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. To help navigate the facts and fun around Portugal’s culture and traditions, the hosts are joined by Catarina Araújo, a Lisbon-born marketing expert and the creator[...]

Today on MisInfoNation, we take on the many layers of Mexico—a country known for its rich history, colorful culture, iconic food, and famous myths. Join hosts Neil and Dré as they explore Mexican culture beyond just tacos and siestas with special guest Elena Garcia Beltran. A corporate lawyer by day, Elena brings her humor and[...]

Drop the Ikea Allen key, throw on your warmest outdoorsy attire, and grab some delicious meatballs because this episode of MisInfoNation takes us to the Nordic paradise of Sweden. Host Neil and Dré are joined by Johan Svenson, a set designer and soon-to-be TV star, as they explore the cultural quirks of Sweden—from Fika and[...]

Lebanon, located on the East Coast of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered by Israel and Syria, is a nation often shrouded in mystery. Its position in the Middle East has contributed to a history of instability, yet its people show remarkable resilience. On this episode, Neil and Dré’s friend Hasan Chaaban joins the show in[...]

There are things we think we know about places. But history, prejudice, stereotypes, and the 24-hour news cycle have twisted what we believe we know about faraway places. That’s why MisInfoNation is back—putting Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos in the line of fire as they ask the dumbest questions about the most interesting places, so[...]

While gearing up for new episodes of Passport and MisInfoNation, we wanted to share another fantastic podcast that we think you’ll love: Greetings from Somewhere. Hosted by Zack Mack, Greetings from Somewhere is a beautifully produced show that captures the heart of travel, storytelling, and adventure. From Burning Man to Mount Rushmore, Zack explores the[...]

Neil and Andrés make a very special announcement. Or is it just a thinly veiled apology for not having season two ready yet? In this short episode, they introduce CERCA, an exciting new project from Frequency Machine. CERCA is the world’s best audio travel guide, designed to give listeners the inside scoop on destinations from[...]

For every Celestial Emu, there’s a planet-killing asteroid on an inevitable collision course with Earth. In this thrilling season 1 finale of Passport, producers Jennifer Carr and Andrés Bartos return to Australia to explore the cosmic forces shaping the land and its people. From asteroids to Aboriginal myths, this episode dives deep into the stories[...]

Clowns: freaky, funny, or downright mystifying? In this week’s episode of Passport, we explore Paris’s long-standing relationship with performance artistry, particularly clowning. Paris has been a hub for the circus and theatrical arts since the 1800s, but modern clowning has taken a different turn—demanding, grueling, and for some, a dying art. We visit some of[...]

MisInfoNation aims to help us sort out whether our ideas about a place are real or imagined. But what about a place built entirely on imagination? This week, we visit Disney—a place so vast that it could be the most visited country in the world... if it were a country! While Disney’s films are imprinted[...]

With the whole world on lockdown and the entire team working hard to launch a new show - this show - we all began to look for stories which made us happy, during a scary time. Stories that helped us feel connected, while we were isolated under quarantine. What resulted was an episode filled with[...]

This week Passport takes on a theory of the Charles Manson murders in Los Angeles with some help from a few amazing people, including Hollywood legend Guinevere Turner. How did Charlie forever change the music in the City of Angels? We discovered something that isn’t often discussed about why he was in LA in the[...]