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Small Brained Pod

by Small Brained American

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. 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/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram...

  2. I Shouldn't Have Come to Afghanistan

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Adventure vs Risk in Afghanistan 16:34 Crossing from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan 40:02 First 48 hours in Afghanistan 57:25 First Impressions Afghanistan Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and...

  3. The Worst Thing About YouTubers

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Fake subtitles 1:06 Complaining 1:17 Diffusing social faux pas 1:45 Gambling ads 2:33 Jumping on trends 7:35 Not posting enough 7:42 Letting subs wait for new content 7:47 Long intros 8:26 Not smoking cigarettes 8:51 Videos that are too long 9:04 Getting involved in…

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  4. 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…

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  5. I've had it with China

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Airport security and the Chinese security state 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/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook...

  6. Why You Should NEVER Come to China

    Chapters: 0:00 What I like vs dislike about China 8:09 Internet 14:52 China's potential as a tourist destination 19:33 Apps 25:51 You're as useless as a child 33:03 Why I like China 46:41 Food Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video,...

  7. How I Became a Communist in China

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro and story of Nanjiecun 2:09 Thoughts on Nanjiecun and communism 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/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook...

  8. Ranking Every City in the World I've Been To

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Arusha, Tanzania 3:05 Atlanta, US 4:13 Austin, US 5:50 Baghdad, Iraq 6:33 Bali, Indonesia 8:37 Bangkok,...

  9. How I Hitchhiked Solo to Tibet

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:34 Meeting Mike Okay and visiting Chongqing 20:47 Hitchhiking to Tibet Full length vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxX4ckmmi4 Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content....

  10. Day Drinking in China with Mike Okay

    Follow @mikekoay on YouTube Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:04 Catching up with Mike and talking about life as travel YouTubers 9:03 My travels in Taiwan and China 15:31 Nuance of being a YouTuber vs Journalist 21:36 Mike's travels in China 28:07 Discussing the video we made together 36:36 Mike's plans to...

  11. "Don't call me racist but..." | Ranking Your Worst Travel Takes

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Take 1 - China vs Taiwan 1:43 Take 2 - Don't call me racist 2:08 Take 3 - I'm driving across the country 3:39 Take 4 - Digital Nomads 14:43 Take 5 - Group Trips 15:21 Take 6 - Budget traveling 19:59 Take 7 - Cruises 24:51 Take 8 - India 27:18 Take 9 - Airports 28:03 Take...

  12. I Reenacted the Chinese Civil War with Mike Okay

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 First time in Taiwan 9:21 Traveling to Mainland China 27:39 China vs the West (US) 43:08 Meeting Mike Okay for the civil war reenactment Main Channel Vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2pkDQ1mCWA Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel…

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  13. Craziest People I Met Traveling

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:23 English woman made me sign my life away 6:08 Crazy Dutch lady at the Russia/Ukraine border 10:58 A “trip” with random guys I met in the US 18:47 Learning about odd Somali traditions 25:41 A weirdo in Portland Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel...

  14. My Travel Pet Peeves Part II

    Get 15% off your order with Midwest Grow Kits 🍄 https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:38 TSA 16:26 Tech Companies 34:38 Airlines Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and...

  15. I Went Full Redneck for the 4th of July

    Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 It's difficult to film in America 3:45 Filming the vlog 17:36 My complicated feelings towards America Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every...

  16. Retardmaxxing in America's Most Hated Region 🇺🇸

    Get 15% off your mushroom grow kit-https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.... The 40 minute, extended cut video is live on Patreon right now. Join to get early access to every video, 60+ extended cuts, and uncensored content. / smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook /...

  17. I Made some American Propaganda ✨

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro discussion about the US 11:35 First Reel 24:09 Second Reel 25:38 Third Reel 32:48 Fourth Reel 34:38 Fifth Reel Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content....

  18. How I Traveled the World with No Money

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Traveling when I was younger and moving to Japan 30:37 Covid hits, working…

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  19. AVOID These Countries (visit these instead)

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:19 Worst Value 8:37 Best...

  20. Atlanta has the WORST Airport in the World

    Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:02 Arriving at the Atlanta airport from Japan 11:41 The Atlanta airport is a sh*t show Fine Day's Burger Hakodate, Japan: https://share.google/sbBxSO2aeL2mbxU68...

  21. How to Travel Sh*thole Countries

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Checkout Midwest Grow Kits - https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:17 Lesson 1 22:00 Lesson…

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  22. Meanest (and friendliest) Countries

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Checkout Midwest Grow Kits - https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Friendly/Mean Country 12:01 Friendly Country 21:34 Friendly Country 28:07 Mean...

  23. Japan Makes NO Sense

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Shoes 10:37 Trash 16:29 Awareness 19:30 Outside Food and Drinks 27:23 Tipping 33:29 Websites, TV, and Books...

  24. My US Cities Tier List

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Chicago 1:54 San Diego 2:44 Indianapolis 5:34 Washington DC 9:33 Seattle 17:56 Denver 18:35 Charleston 19:33 Boston 20:04 Nashville 21:49 Las Vegas 26:51 West…

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  25. Japan is Not For Everyone

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Chapters: 0:00 Intro rant on tourists in Japan 7:34 Lesson 1 19:30 Lesson 2 27:20 Lesson 3 29:32 Lesson 4 Support the show on Patreon…

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  26. Okinawa: The Bastard Child of Japan

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Reflecting on Okinawa 13:22 Filming the vlog 35:54 Visiting the military base Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to...

  27. Why You Should Visit Japan in Winter

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Recapping travels in Africa 6:11 Skiing/Snowboarding culture 12:29 Variety of Japanese foods 21:29 My skiing accidents 28:57 Winter + ski season in Japan 43:03 Long term travel and content Rob's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8XVuv3H7KnA63soUtbz7Q Support…

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  28. Fleeing from Bangladesh to Japan

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Getting scammed in Bangladesh 12:18 Traveling from Bangladesh to Japan 27:52 Layover in China 33:39 Arriving in Japan Full Vlog - https://youtu.be/XSEmGKGt2TM?si=QNOflNDZF0Nbjb9T My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/...

  29. Bangladesh is Disgusting (but I love it)

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:56 1st Impressions Bangladesh 12:24 Visiting the industrial area of Dhaka 24:21 Visiting a factory Main channel vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7z8ZPNh8CI My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Buy my merch or...

  30. How to Avoid the Most Common Scams Abroad

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 No change scam in India 18:39 Friend scam in Thailand 25:36 Camel scam in Egypt 31:19 Charity scam 35:31 Handoff scam 41:35 Uber scam in Egypt My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Buy my merch or you're a racist...

  31. I Hate Being a YouTuber Sometimes

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:49 Recapping my most recent vlog experience 17:40 It's a dream and a nightmare 28:35 The reality behind the scenes Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content....

  32. I Relapsed in Japan

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Drinking in Japan vs the US 8:13 Planning the vlog 27:03 Buying the old camcorder and having a nostalgic moment 33:22 Returning to the original bar district Full Vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zN5ri4S66A My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog -...

  33. The Most Dangerous Things You Can Do Abroad

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Driving 29:00 Drinking 31:15 Couchsurfing 34:51 Getting Laid 37:13 Filming 49:33 Governments My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the…

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  34. The Absolute WORST Countries to Travel

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Country 1 4:17 Country 2 5:40 Country 3 14:43 Country 4 29:22 Country 5 42:35 Country 6 My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on...

  35. Should I Go Back to India?

    Chapters: 0:00 Do I miss India? 9:58 The cultural value India presents to me 13:10 India vs Africa 34:37 Will I go back to India? My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store...

  36. How Africa Changed Me

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:54 I lost weight 9:06 Gratitude 20:18 Africans are tough 25:01 Africa made me a better traveler My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel...

  37. Africa is the Worst Continent on the Planet

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Tipping culture 16:19 Scams 21:34 Filming issues 27:08 "No Problem" 33:49 Corruption 36:20 African guardian angels 39:14 Prices 47:49 Hurry up and wait My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store...

  38. I Finally Escaped Africa...

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Leaving Cairo 9:18 Egypt is full of scammers 22:06 Traveling to the Red Sea 24:37 Leaving Egypt for Saudi Arabia 47:51 Ferry across the Red Sea 52:31 Arriving in Saudi Arabia 1:00:34 Finally finished with Africa Full-Length Saudi Arabia Vlog -...

  39. "My **** Fell Off Abroad" | Call In Pod Ep. 1

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:14 An awkward encounter in Japan 11:15 Meeting a creeper in Turkey 26:25 Granny love in Switzerland 37:50 Near-death experience in Italy 46:05 My D fell off in Slovenia My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Buy my merch...

  40. Every Time I Was Bad at My Job

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:01 SAT Tutor 11:21 Teaching English in Japan 22:26 Community college teacher 36:44 English proficiency tests in Japan 58:09 Recreation center lifeguard 1:03:15 Laying power line in the desert 1:26:53 Uber driver 1:29:21 Waiter Buy my merch or you're a racist...

  41. How I Scammed the Scammers in Egypt

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Leaving Somaliland 23:25 Flying to Egypt 33:48 Uber scams in Egypt 47:06 Visiting the pyramids 50:09 Scamming a scammer 54:36 Mr. Beast at the pyramids Full Length Egypt Vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eukSFJdRC4 My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv Buy…

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  42. The Internet Sucks Now

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:01 It's not fun anymore 8:45 It's fueled by greed and can warp your brain 15:42 Creators are guilty too 28:18 Reality of working online 32:48 Incentive structure for creators 41:45 The biggest YouTubers are sociopaths My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv Buy my…

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  43. The Dark Side of Digital Nomads

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:19 What I respect about digital nomads 9:41 The tradeoffs of the lifestyle 21:11 The reality of the lifestyle you don't see on IG 30:55 Digital nomad life vs normal work life 37:58 If you choose to do it, know what you're getting into My website -...

  44. The Most Embarrassing Video I Never Posted

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Amsterdam 21:52 Rural Georgia USA 29:22 Diving in the Philippines 30:49 Black Israelites in Washington DC My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Sarah's blog - https://waitwhereisshe.com/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store...

  45. Why I'm Never Coming Back to Somaliland

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:47 Brief history of Somaliland 8:16 Flying from Kenya to Ethiopia and going to the Somaliland border 33:07 Crossing the border from Ethiopia to Somaliland 41:55 Arriving in Somaliland + first impressions 47:25 The struggles of traveling in Somaliland Full-Length Somaliland...

  46. The Stories Behind My Passport Stamps

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Dominica 6:27 Philippines 10:03 Colombia 14:56 China 21:05 Indonesia 31:22 Japan 33:09 South Korea 35:20 Thailand 36:14 Bhutan 43:01 India 35:20 Uzbekistan 51:01 Kyrgyzstan Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon...

  47. Nightmare Travel Day to Kenya

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:18 Taking the bus from Tanzania to Kenya 16:57 Filming abroad vs in the U.S. 27:12 Crossing the border (Corruption at its finest) 40:44 Arriving in Kenya 46:03 First impressions of Kenya Full Length Kenya Vlog - https://youtu.be/YBEInLV7-ws?si=FX2Q2imb6f1-FrTD My website -...

  48. I Found the Cradle of Mankind in East Africa

    Chapters:0:00 Intro1:06 Layover in Qatar15:25 Arriving in Tanzania27:55 Visiting the footsteps of humanity Full Length Tanzania Vlog - https://youtu.be/E5gns6X-jQ4?si=qNWpoCNTPKLlMX6Q My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tvBuy my merch or you're a racist...

  49. Footsteps of Humanity - Day 0

    My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tvBuy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.storeSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. / smallbrainedamerican My gear: DJI Action...

  50. How I Plan Trips Abroad

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:04 Lonely Planet guidebook 7:03 Google 8:17 YouTube 17:12 Friends and online forums 24:20 Weather 26:48 Cash and credit/debit cards 33:33 Vaccines 34:28 Language 35:28 Google image search My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv Buy my merch or you're a racist...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

HOSTED BY

Small Brained American

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