The Velvet Hammer Episode 18: Strike! Strike! Strike! A national protest was called during this episode, with most public transport, trash collection, hospitals, and more being shut down to bring awareness to Argentina’s economy. We begin with that before moving getting into national news as the economic output of the country hits pandemic-level lows and grocery spending massively contracts. As we fend off yet another mosquito boom, we chat about US elections and the candidates. That curiously segues to drag-queen culture and how to properly “tuck”, causing much hilarity and discomfort. We attempt to understand Bitcoin amid news that an Argentine company has decided to start a miner powered by waste stranded gas. With Copa America coming, the security minister sent a list of violent football fans to the US, causing us to share a story of an incident involving such a group. We end with science as Tadeo explains what happens as alcohol breaks down in your body, concluding with our predictions, one which includes…bed bugs!

Coming every Thursday, this is The Velvet Hammer with your hosts, Jonny, Tom, & Tadeo, three American expats recording from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Brought to you by One Eleven Entertainment.