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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

Richard McColl
Colombia
Gustavo Petro
Venezuela
Boyacá
Tourism
Latin America
Colombia Risk Analysis
Segovia
Organized Crime
Cali
PEACE Process
Cartagena
Gaitanistas
Gringo Tuesdays
Sustainable Tourism
Illegal Mining
Cundinamarca
Insight Crime
Colombian Presidential Elections
Chile

Colombia Calling is your first stop for everything you ever wanted to know about Colombia. Colombia Calling is hosted by Anglo Canadian transplant to Colombia, Richard McColl and the Colombia Briefing is reported by journalist Emily Hart. Tune in for politics, news, reviews, travel and culture stories, all related to Colombia.

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For three centuries, the Cuadrillas de San Martín have taken place - a unique tradition in a tiny town in the depths of Colombia's Eastern Plains: invented by a Catholic priest and first held in 1735, these costumed horseback games are a truly surrea... more

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Charley Jones shares his journey from Warwickshire, UK to Cali, Colombia, exploring the fusion of Capoeira with Colombian culture, his artistic pursuits, and community projects supporting youth in Cali... more

Colombia Risk Analysis director Sergio Guzmán and report author Daniel Quezada discuss their study on the Colombia Calling podcast: "Colombia's Inconsistent Relationship with the Middle East." They examine how shifts in Colombia's Israel policy affec... more

"Conflict was not only played out on the battlefield, but also in the symbolic field." Emily Hart and renowned Colombian political scientist María Emma Wills Obregón discuss collective memory, polarisation and conflict resolution - and how a country ... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Hart
Journalist who reported from the Cuadrillas de San Martín festival
Episode: 639: Where the Wild Things are: the Cuadrillas Games in Colombia's Eastern Plains
Charley Jones
British artist and Capoeira teacher based in Cali
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Episode: 638: Fusing Cultures Through Capoeira and Art in Colombia with artist Charley Jones
Sergio Guzmán
Director of Colombia Risk Analysis
Colombia Risk Analysis
Episode: 637: Colombia's Unreliable Relationship with the Middle East
Daniel Quezada
Colombia Risk Analysis report author and Johns Hopkins student
Colombia Risk Analysis
Episode: 637: Colombia's Unreliable Relationship with the Middle East
María Emma Wills Obregón
Colombian political scientist focused on memory, conflict and peacebuilding
Episode: 636: Colombia's Battle For Memory
Heather Bain
Senior legal counsel and trustee and director of Colombian Caravana
Colombian Caravana
Episode: 635: Exploring Colombia's Human Rights Landscape in Catatumbo
Andrei Gómez-Suárez
Former peace negotiator for the Colombian government with Comuneros del Sur in Nariño; associate researcher at SOAS London; co-founder of Rodeamos el Dialogo, Embrace Dialogue; author
SOAS London; Rodeamos el Dialogo; Embrace Dialogue
Episode: 634: Navigating Peace Talks in Colombia: Insights from former peace negotiator Andrei Gómez-Suárez.
Gwen Burnyeat
Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Development at Oxford University, ethnographer of right-wing identities and horse culture in Colombia
Oxford University
Episode: 633: Riding Political Identities in Colombia
Eric Tabone
Director of Nearshore Business Solutions
Nearshore Business Solutions
Episode: 632: Navigating Business and Life in Colombia

Hosts

Richard McColl
Anglo-Canadian host and transplant to Colombia
Emily Hart
Journalist reporting the Colombia Briefing

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Typical. The views are that you are left or you are fascist.

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    @HeavyB91B
    4 months ago
  • Exemplary podcasting

    Going from strength to strength, the team behind Colombia Calling should be proud of the immense legacy this incredibly long-running English language series has achieved thus far. As a Briton partnered with a Boyacense, it has kept me tethered to current Colombian affairs, culture, political, societal matters, history, and so much more to do with this most wondrous land. No stone left unturned! Will continue to listen and support for a long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cartier 4 Everyone
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A great, informative listen

    As a Brit born to a Colombian mother, I love listening to all regarding this most wonderful of countries that I love and yearn for. It’s great to hear through the perspectives of ex pats who give an unbiased and unadulterated view that I find difficult to get from Colombian’s who are understandably defensive of their nation and dare I say it, a bit prejudiced at times. Really well presented, great range of guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emvpr
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Libertas

    Amazing interview with Libertas International. Those guys are from my home state!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wyoming-cowboy
    United States3 years ago
  • Topical and informative

    Every week something to keep you up to date and really informative local news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Challengedbybanks
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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The varied guests and range of topics appeal to people seeking perspectives beyond standard headlines.
Listeners value the regular, informative coverage of Colombian current affairs, culture, history and society.
Richard's conversational, knowledgeable interviewing style is frequently praised.
A few listeners criticize occasional pronunciation, background noise or a focus on difficult news.
Many listeners use the conversations and news briefing to stay connected to Colombia from abroad or prepare for travel.

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638: Fusing Cultures Through Capoeira and Art in Colombia with artist Charley Jones
Q: Is there something that you found as well? Was Capoeira something that is very easily taken on by Colombians?
Jones says the fusion feels natural because Colombia and Brazil share Afro-descendant populations and related musical and dance expressions. He notes that Capoeira's themes of resistance and freedom also resonate in Colombia.
638: Fusing Cultures Through Capoeira and Art in Colombia with artist Charley Jones
Q: What brings a lad from Nuneaton to Cali?
Jones says he began practicing Capoeira in London, met a Colombian partner, and traveled to Colombia in 2002. He later moved to Cali to be near his son and has lived there permanently since 2018.
636: Colombia's Battle For Memory
Q: How has the country fought to hold on to these nuances that you're talking about, to get rid of hero versus villain? How's that been addressed?
She describes transitional justice as an ethical process shaped by Colombian institutions, international agreements and civil society. These efforts preserve testimony and archives, support dialogue, and investigate the causes and consequences of violence rather than reducing history to heroes and villains.
636: Colombia's Battle For Memory
Q: How important is memory in Colombia and why?
Wills Obregón says memory helps Colombia understand what happened, identify responsibility and establish a moral basis for preventing atrocities from happening again as the country moves from war toward peaceful ways of handling conflict.
637: Colombia's Unreliable Relationship with the Middle East
Q: What are the main industries and businesses that connect Colombia and these countries?
Quezada points to precious metals processed through the UAE, Gulf states' food-security needs, Colombia's agricultural exports, and the popularity of Colombian coffee in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colombia Calling

What is Colombia Calling about and what kind of topics does it cover?

English-language conversations and reporting offer an informed view of Colombia's politics, peace processes, business, human rights, travel, arts and everyday culture. Episodes pair interviews with researchers, journalists, public officials, entrepreneurs, community organizers and people with firsthand experience, alongside a regular news briefing from journalist Emily Hart. Richard McColl leads the conversations, bringing an expatriate perspective shaped by life in Colombia.

The format moves between detailed current-affairs analysis and personal stories, with occasional episodes on tourism, sport and cultural projects. Its range is a defining feature: discussions may examine foreign policy or transitional justice, then turn to disaster re... more

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Recent guests on Colombia Calling include:

1. Emily Hart
2. Charley Jones
3. Sergio Guzmán
4. Daniel Quezada
5. María Emma Wills Obregón
6. Heather Bain
7. Andrei Gómez-Suárez
8. Gwen Burnyeat

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