The Phoenix Rose Show

By: Phoenix Rose
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  • THE PHOENIX ROSE SHOW WILL BE ON HIATUS UNTIL 21 OCTOBER 2024. PLEASE JOIN US THEN FOR ALL NEW EPISODES! Join Phoenix Rose, an American expat in the middle of nowhere Guatemala, as she chronicles her family’s journey, explores cultures and history, delves into crime and corruption, and examines relatable societal and family issues. This captivating podcast takes you beyond just Guatemala City and tourist hot spots, offering valuable travel and safety advice. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes on most podcast platforms at 7 am EST. Email questions and comments to Phoenix@ThePhoenixRoseShow.com
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  • S1E9: Patriarchy, Femicide & The Bank

    S1E9: Patriarchy, Femicide & The Bank
    Sep 24 2024
    S1E9: Patriarchy, Femicide & The Bank (Guatemala) Summary This episode of The Phoenix Rose Show podcast talks about heavy and mature topics, such as the patriarchy, violence, and crimes against women. The host shares her personal experience with being told she needed her husband's permission to open a bank account in Guatemala. She also shares statistics about femicide and violence against women in Guatemala and the US and discusses the need for change and improvement in this area. In an analysis of the culture of Guatemala, it is described as a stringent and patriarchal society where traditional gender roles are strictly enforced and there is pressure to conform to societal expectations. This can lead to mental health issues and high suicide rates for both men and women. The US and other first world countries have made progress toward equality and egalitarian societies. A report by DW states that fewer than 3% of sexual offenders are caught and punished in Guatemala, contributing to a culture of impunity. The World Bank has recognized young and marginalized groups, such as indigenous women and LGBTQ+ individuals, are at high risk for facing discrimination and violence. Various initiatives and policies have been implemented by the government and civil society organizations, but there is still a lot of work to be done to address the root causes of these issues. Transcription (ai transcription of show) I was shocked when the bank manager told me I needed my husband's permission to open a bank account. Hi, I'm Phoenix Rose, and today we are talking about this. We're also taking a look at the patriarchy and the consequences of that. We are talking about crimes against women and violence. This is definitely an episode for mature audiences. Welcome to the Phoenix Rose Show. Hi there. Welcome back. I am so glad that you are here. I'm so glad that I'm here. I'm happy to be doing this. I want to give a quick welcome to the, I don't know, 5 or 6 people who accidentally wandered in here, I think from social media. Thanks for stopping in. You. You did pick a doozy of an episode to start listening to. This one's a little bit heavy, a little bit dark, but I'm glad that you're here. Welcome. You know what? If you are one of the new listeners today, go ahead and drop your social in the comments or DM me and I'll check out your content and return the support. I think it's cool that you're here. Anyway, I'm Phoenix, but you probably already knew that, so let's get on with the show. So yeah, you heard correctly. I was told by the gerente the manager of the bank that I need my husband's permission to open a bank account, and that sounds like a joke, right? Like, I could say a priest, a rabbi and a horse walk into a bank. Like it sounds like a joke. I don't know, I can't even come up with a punchline. Let me see. I'll have holy water or kosher wine. I'm feeling a little hoarse free pens loan application. That's awesome. Hey. Yeah, I got nothing. Sounds like a setup, but there's no punch line there. And it's not like this was the 1950s or something. It was it this year here. And to make it even better, it's a bank we already have accounts with. I mean, not me they're in my husband's name, but still they should count as our accounts. We're married in the US. I get half of everything. Now, being a grown up and somewhat responsible adult that I am, I have been the proud owner of bank accounts in the United States. Checking and savings. Just saying. I know that sounds impressive. Not only that, but I have credit cards that I share with my spouse and they even have my name on them and I can even use them when he isn't with me. I know, crazy, right? But wait, there is more. I even have my own credit cards that are just mine. Just my name on them. I don't have to share them with anyone you know, in case I need to buy something pretty, right? back to the bank, though. Pardon? Pardon me. I need my husband's permission to do what now? Are you joking? Estás bromeando? My standard issue is. You know what? My Spanish isn't all that great. I must have misunderstood. But it wasn't a joke. It I didn't misunderstand. I was told that I could not open a bank account without either permission from my husband or a death notice. Oh, there it is. There's the punchline. It's a little too dark and not really that funny, though. I mean, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Now, they could have said, you know what? No, you aren't a resident yet. So therefore no. Or you don't have your electric bill. That's how you have to prove where you live. Because we don't have addresses here. Hell, they could have said, you know what you look like, my dear aunt Sally and I never really got along with her stupid reason, but whatever. At least it's a reason. But now you need to ask my husband if I'm allowed. What in the ever loving. You know what? No thank you. Good day. I will take my $28. I will take that $28 elsewhere. If I had been wearing a fur stole, I swear ...
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  • PREVIEW: Patriarchy, Femicide & The Bank

    PREVIEW: Patriarchy, Femicide & The Bank
    Sep 23 2024

    THE BANK SAID I COULDN'T OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY HUSBAND'S PERMISSION! JUST THIS YEAR!

    PREVIEW!

    Phoenix Rose discusses patriarchy, femicide, and her experience when the bank told her that she couldn't have a bank account without her husband's permission! In 2024! Don't miss this week's episode of The Phoenix Rose Show, Tuesday morning, right here or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listener discretion advised.

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  • S1E8: Bananas, War & Immigration... Without Politics

    S1E8: Bananas, War & Immigration... Without Politics
    Sep 10 2024
    S1E8: War, Bananas & Immigration... without politics! Summary In this podcast episode, the host discusses the fascination and obsession that many Guatemalans have with American culture and lifestyle. She shares her own experiences with being seen as a celebrity or having an entourage simply for being American. The host also touches on the influence of social media and globalization on fashion and trends, and how the desire to emulate American style and brands can symbolize status and success. She ends by contemplating the genuine interest that some may have in something that is just different from what Phoenix shares her experience living in Guatemala and talks about the struggles the country faces due to its violent history, economic inequality, lack of social safety net, and political corruption. She also discusses the immigration crisis and why some people risk everything to make the dangerous journey to the United States. She encourages listeners to spread awareness and understanding and invites them to share their own experiences and perspectives. Guatemala and the United States have a complicated history, with the US interfering in Guatemalan affairs and causing harm to the indigenous Maya people. This includes garnering support for a coup in the 1950s and later supporting a 36-year long civil war. The US is also seen as responsible for the poverty and violence in Guatemala, as well as the struggles of Guatemalan migrants trying to enter the US. This is a complex and controversial topic, and this episode barely scratches the surface, but attempts to represent perspectives from both sides in a fair and informed manner. Transcription (AIGEN) Are you in the mood for a little controversy, chaos and culture today? Perfect. I'm Phoenix Rose and today's episode has all of that and more. We are going to try and discuss both sides of illegal immigration. I know we're just touching on it. We're also talking about bananas, war, and the love hate relationship between Guatemala and America. Is it jealousy? Is it well-earned hostility? Is it just the US poking its nose in other people's business? Yep. I'm going there and we might not end up where you're predicting. Today's episode is a trip. Hi there. Welcome. Bienvenido. I am so happy that you are here. I'm so happy to be here. Before we jump in, just a quick note the listener discretion warning in the intro is obviously meant to be a little bit humorous, but today's episode does cover some mature, graphic, and controversial topics, so if you're not prepared to hear about these subjects, I kindly ask you to pause and join us for the next episode. Thank you for understanding. So last week I signed off with that discussion with Fawn with a promise of controversy. And I assure you, we have plenty of that to go around today. But first, I want to start off by thanking Fawn again for being my guest. I always enjoy our time together, but that was just so fun setting up the mics and headphones and just hanging out. So again, thank you so much Fawn. That was, we got to do that again. It was great. For now, on with the controversy, starting with a few questions, just to kind of put them in the back of your mind. Have you ever had your own fan club or entourage, people who just follow you around just because you're cool or popular or like a celebrity? Can you imagine risking your life, your freedom, even being sold into different types of slavery to get into another country? And last question, how are you at trust any issues there? It looks like it's time for a story. When I first arrived in Guatemala, mind you, as an adult, a married adult, as opposed to a teen or 20-something looking to be courted, I was amazed, absolutely amazed at how nice people were to me, almost falling over themselves to be my friends. Now, for reasons we are absolutely not getting into anytime soon, I have some deep seated trust issues, but I was kind of like, well, this is definitely weird, but I guess it's a cultural thing. They're just really, really nice here because it was everybody. I had a problem. They want to fix it. I need a repair. They know a guy. I want a decent cup of coffee. Oh, let me take you again. Kind of weird, but okay. I'm not used to everybody being that overly nice, but it's a different country. And there are a lot of things I'm not used to. We go to a business, restaurant, club, and the owner can namedrop, namedrop us, so weird. Like, hey, yeah. Did you know the gringos were here yesterday? Yeah. The gringos visit, the gringos use my business. The gringos. Gringos. I know we're the only gringos around, right? It's just I'm not used to that at all. It's very strange. Now, I think part of the reason I feel like so many people acted like they want it to be my friend is their obsession with America, with Americans, with American lifestyle and culture? I automatically had my status, bumped several points just for being American. And so they got a bump in status being ...
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It seems like there should be lots of interesting stories. I think it has potential. I'm not sure how she's going to tie all of those subjects in together but I guess we'll find out. I'm curious.

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