Episodes

Moving to Mexico without water was definitely not part of the plan. Turning on the faucet and realizing nothing comes out? Yeah… that was the moment Mérida reminded us who’s in charge. In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, we dive into the chaotic reality of buying a new home in Mexico—when the pipes, promises, and patience all ran dry. From cold showers before immigration appointments to months of construction delays, Erica and Jeff share how something as simple as running water turned into their biggest test of sanity (and marriage).

Moving to Mexico with a cat sounds like a cute idea—until you’re juggling six suitcases, customs forms, and one very confused feline. In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica and Jeff break down the chaos, logistics, and emotional rollercoaster of uprooting their lives to start fresh in Mérida. From airport meltdowns to immigration lines and a cat who definitely didn’t sign up for this adventure, they share the reality behind the glossy “we moved abroad” story. It’s part comedy, part survival guide, and completely honest about what it takes to actually do it.

What started as a $2.50 Starbucks date turned into a cross-cultural love story — and a running joke that still follows them today. In this episode, Erica and Jeff open up about how humor became their survival tool through culture shock, marriage, and moving abroad. From that first awkward coffee to building a life together in Mérida, Mexico, they share the real, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable truths of being an interracial couple navigating expat life, communication mishaps, and the chaos that comes with love and relocation. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to mix marriage, migration, and sarcasm — this one’s for you.