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Over the course of my travels I’ve met tons of amazing people with even more amazing stories. Here you’ll find some of those stories. And the occasional solo rant from me. Hope you enjoy.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 13m
Chatting with Travel Legend, Rolf Potts
Rolf’s Links:Website - https://rolfpotts.com/Kansas Never Plays Itself - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra70AoXqHLQ&t=356sChapters:0:00 How we almost got arrested in Paris6:58 Rolf’s annual writing class in Paris24:46 Writing vs video content, digital rot, and AI46:38 Maps, explorers, storytelling, and how travel has changed over time1:03:42 Is it difficult for Rolf to live in Kansas without a well connected airport?Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Smoking Cigs with Ari Shaffir in Paris
Check out Ari's podcast You Be Trippin' https://www.youtube.com/@youbetrippinpodChapters:0:00 Intro0:32 Chatting sh*t7:21 Shaken down by the cops in Paris for filming25:16 Paris compared to New York?29:59 When do you feel like you've lived in a place?33:57 Where in the world do you feel the most social anxiety?40:21 How long could you go w/ out sex or j*cking off before you f*cked a guy?42:33 Ari's story about Kanye (he doesn't hate jews?)Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
- 3 weeks ago1h 31m
Ranking Every Country I've Been To (2026 edition)
Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSAChapters:0:00 Intro0:54 Bahamas2:32 Uzbekistan3:09 Thailand10:49 Vietnam12:09 Somaliland21:43 UK + US23:05 Canada23:31 North Macedonia23:51 Argentina24:57 Indonesia25:43 Dominica27:19 Somaliland (Re-ranked)27:42 Philippines30:02 Switzerland30:08 Australia31:10 Cambodia31:25 Ukraine32:28 France37:08 Qatar37:59 Czech Republic39:10 Bhutan39:44 Tanzania41:08 Kenya 48:40 Italy50:10 Poland50:53 Moldova52:19 South Korea54:02 Japan59:16 Transnistria1:00:14 Morocco1:01:04 Colombia1:05:12 Ireland1:05:37 Iraq1:07:54 Mexico1:08:03 Serbia1:08:20 Spain1:09:47 Turkey1:11:04 Slovakia1:11:19 Romania1:12:00 Kyrgyzstan1:12:28 Ethiopia1:14:42 Bulgaria1:17:36 The Netherlands1:17:46 Bangladesh1:18:16 Egypt1:19:46 Myanmar1:20:02 Iraq (Re-ranked)1:20:28 Pakistan1:21:30 India1:26:45 Saudi Arabia1:27:44 China1:29:28 Taiwan
- Oct 3, 20261h 9m
I Shouldn't Have Come to Afghanistan
Chapters:0:00 Intro0:48 Adventure vs Risk in Afghanistan16:34 Crossing from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan40:02 First 48 hours in Afghanistan57:25 First Impressions AfghanistanSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
- Sep 28, 202651 min
The Worst Thing About YouTubers
Chapters:0:00 Intro0:49 Fake subtitles1:06 Complaining1:17 Diffusing social faux pas1:45 Gambling ads2:33 Jumping on trends7:35 Not posting enough7:42 Letting subs wait for new content7:47 Long intros8:26 Not smoking cigarettes8:51 Videos that are too long9:04 Getting involved in drama11:23 Fake/AI thumbnails20:31 Reaction photos pasted on thumbnails23:02 Sponsors33:51 Not authentic content34:05 People who post more on their 2nd channel38:46 Red arrows/circles on thumbnails39:33 YouTuber accent41:59 Complaining about being a YouTubers42:26 Corporatization killing originality48:10 Hairline48:34 Political griftersSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
- Sep 21, 20261h 51m
High Above Bangkok with Seal on Tour
Chapters:0:00 Intro0:57 Nolan's life in Bangkok2:03 Nolan's trip to Myanmar5:58 Why Nolan is banned from India16:02 Passport Bros24:54 Nolan's appearance on Pierce Morgan35:15 Would Conner go back to India?37:54 Thoughts on Egypt39:47 Weirdest things Nolan has eaten45:52 Conner was contacted by Mr. Beast48:34 Nolan's trip to Cambodia55:34 Traveling with/without tour guides (Bhutan)1:07:27 People who have never taken a flight1:14:02 Getting food poisnoning abroad1:20:02 Filming in Cambodia1:28:27 The internet1:35:35 Streaming cultureSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
- Sep 14, 202617 min
I've had it with China
Chapters:0:00 Intro1:05 Airport security and the Chinese security stateSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
- Sep 7, 202657 min
Why You Should NEVER Come to China
Chapters:0:00 What I like vs dislike about China8:09 Internet14:52 China's potential as a tourist destination19:33 Apps25:51 You're as useless as a child33:03 Why I like China46:41 FoodSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
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