Best Rolf Potts Podcasts (2025)

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Rolf Potts Discusses Travel, Creativity, and the Stages of Life 2:01:22

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Rolf's Website - https://rolfpotts.com/ Order Vagabonding - https://rolfpotts.com/books/vagabonding/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:57 Rolf's writing course and the art of storytelling 13:12 Creative differences between online media and writing 19:54 Discussing nomad life and individualism 38:44 Breaking down the stages of life 43:33 Thoughts on Paris and …

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Why You’re Rich in Time But Poor in Life — The Truth About Freedom | Rolf Potts | SC 49:03

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In this deep conversation, travel writer and philosopher Rolf Potts — best known for Vagabonding and inspiring The 4-Hour Workweek — explains why we live in an age where people are rich in time but poor in life.He talks about what travel really teaches you about freedom, simplicity, and happiness, and why chasing more can actually make you feel les…

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Traveling as a writer, and awkward book-tour experiences, with Anthony Doerr (from 2012) 41:43

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“I’m interested in writing because I don’t want to sleepwalk through life. I feel like we have an appallingly brief time on earth, and we’re here to see and understand and do as much good as we can before we’re gone.” –Anthony Doerr In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Anthony talk about how the pace of travel changes the experience of travel, and …

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How To Be Mentally Tougher | Troy Horne | SC 38:28

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How do you become mentally strong in a world built for comfort?In this powerful conversation, Troy Horne breaks down the uncomfortable truth:Most people avoid anything that makes them grow — and then wonder why their life never changes.Troy explains why motivation fades, why comfort destroys ambition, and why mental strength has nothing to do with …

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Is Atlantis in the Sahara? The Richat Structure, Plato and the Green Sahara 14:26

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What if we’ve been searching for Atlantis in the wrong place? In this episode, I take you with me into one of archaeology’s most intriguing possibilities: maybe Atlantis didn’t sink into the sea at all… maybe it vanished beneath the sands of the Sahara. At the center of this mystery sits one of the most striking formations on Earth — the Richat Str…

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French People Don't Suck That Much 53:39

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:33 New thoughts on France 23:11 Thoughts on Spain 31:39 Thoughts on Morocco 41:12 I got in a fight… My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Sarah's blog - https://waitwhereisshe.com/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel co…

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The Power of Being Vulnerable Changed His Life | Dominic Colenso | SC 32:40

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As a former professional actor, Dominic has performed in many of the UK’s leading theatres and appeared on film in everything from BBC period dramas to big action movies. He is best known for playing Virgil Tracy in the Hollywood remake of Thunderbirds alongside Sir Ben Kingsley. I can guarantee there's no one else who's flown a spaceship, lost $1,…

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Counting Countries is Pathetic 48:02

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Counting countries is the antithesis of travel 14:32 The logic behind counting countries? 37:58 Travelers are cringy My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ Sarah's blog - https://waitwhereisshe.com/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon to get access to …

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Inside the Mind of a Ghost Hunter: Why Fear Feels So Good | Eddie Ravenscar | SC87 44:44

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ASG; https://www.x.com/only_asg https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Eddie; https://creepycoffees.com https://www.instagram.com/creepycoffees Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Answering Your Most Heinous Questions 1:28:55

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:46 What do you do for fun besides travel? 2:25 Where would you recommend someone to first start when traveling abroad? 6:06 Where do you edit videos, at home or on the road? 8:16 Has extensive travel changed your politics? 14:14 Are you set for life financially with your YouTube channel and Patreon? 23:11 Which country has th…

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The Power of Letting Go, Healing and Forgiveness | Tom Hruby | SC86 39:36

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Tom Hruby is an Ex Navy SEAL, MMA Fighter and D1 Football Player at Northwestern.Tom had a troubled upbringing which lead him to search for purpose and meaning through chaotic paths. Through this he ended in a place of mental torture. Feeling Lost, No idea what to do with his life and most importantly, like he was holding onto trauma.Today we discu…

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Tokyo Sucks Ass 30:17

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48 My current trip in Japan 9:06 Why I don't like Tokyo 12:42 There's better places than Tokyo 21:00 How to travel Japan Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored cont…

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Ari Shaffir (jew) on How to Bargain in a Foreign Country 1:22:28

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Watch You Be Trippin' https://www.youtube.com/@youbetrippinpod Find Ari:https://www.youtube.com/arishaffirhttps://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/Watch his special "America's Sweetheart" on Netflix now! This video, as well as every podcast on this channel is now available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/6twCOTAW3UmiJOmvm1bja1?si=c6b5c97b1c29…

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The Man Who Beat $85,000 Credit Card Debt Without Paying a Cent | Tommy Kilpatrick | SC86 29:42

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What happens when a man loses everything — $85,000 in credit-card debt, a canceled TV deal, and a judge calling him an idiot — but somehow turns it all into purpose?In this conversation, Tommy A. Kilpatrick shares how an infomercial dream in 2004 turned into financial disaster, why he walked away from the system, and how he rebuilt his life helping…

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Egan Robinson Glazes Japan for 53 Minutes Straight 53:13

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Getting to know Egan 11:13 Recapping our trip in Japan 15:31 Religion in Japan is strange 28:14 What people get wrong about Japan 36:28 Egan's impressions of Japan Egan's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_eganism/ Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon to get a…

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How a 19-Year-Old Built Hollywood’s Most Exclusive Nightclub | Connor Treacy | SC 34:08

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Connor Treacy is a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur, music executive, and nightlife/cultural strategist.He co-founded OffSunset, a high-end nightclub in West Hollywood. In his earlier career, he worked at Universal Music Group, where he was involved in projects that achieved multi-platinum status and contributed to a Grammy-winning album (Dua Lipa’s …

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Why Everyone Is Starting a Podcast in 2025 (And Why Most Fail) | Alex Sanfilippo | SC 26:38

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Alex Sanfilippo is the Founder of Podmatch, a platform that connects Podcast hosts to potential guests.Alex has been involved with Podcasting since 2015 and seen every trend, celebrity show and fall from grace. He has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the psychology behind the people in it.Today we discuss the following;- Rarebit Guests-…

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Talking with my parents about how to handle it when your parents die (in memory of Alice Potts, 1943-2025) 49:25

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Note: This encore episode is dedicated to the memory of Alice Potts, who died on August 20, 2025, aged 81. “In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Po…

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Drinking and Smoking Cigarettes in a Public Park with Jacob Jones 58:33

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Go support Jacob: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQJChzOjillOSuQMMDoFaDA https://www.youtube.com/@UCh7FlyQYt--5fx_0ydcqfGQ MERCH (im wearing some in this vid) https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:37 Jacob's expertise in tobacco and cigarettes 14:21 Jacob's start in YouTube 24:15 Gaming, gambling, and bargaining 31:07 Tourist beh…

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The True Salaryman Experience in Japan 37:01

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In this episode we sit down with our old pal Ben, a coworker from my salary man days in Osaka. Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store 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…

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How Ticketmaster Failed Swifties: The Untold Story of the Eras Tour Ticket Fiasco | SC 31:57

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The Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket chaos wasn’t just a fan frustration — it exposed the broken ticketing industry, Ticketmaster’s monopoly, and how bots and scalpers dominate live events.In this episode, I sit down with Michael Dodsworth to break down exactly what went wrong, why Ticketmaster crashed, and what the future of live entertainment might …

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Every Time I Almost Died Traveling 49:49

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Driving a motorcycle abroad 7:00 Driving a motorcycle in Colombia 21:05 Robbed at knife point in Colombia 29:27 Don't use Couch Surfing 32:28 Robbed at gun point in Colombia 41:50 Diving in the Philippines 49:02 Human trafficked in Vietnam (almost) Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Supp…

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Ex Linebacker Reveals How Money Ruins Lives Fast | Stoy Hall | SC 39:14

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Stoy Hall is an Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor, Leading Women, LGTBQ & Minority Biz Owners through their wealth journeys.Before his Financial Stardom, Stoy Hall was a vicious Linebacker at Drake University. He played 5 full years before an injury ruined his chances of being drafted to the NFL.Stoy explains in detail how he turned his mind f…

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Overlanding Through Central America: Fearless, Poor & Shockingly Real | Matt Savino | SC 34:16

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On Simple Conversations this week, Writer, Photographer, Software Developer, and former Stand-up Comedian Matt Savino explains his fearless journey from North America to the bottom of South America in his trusty Toyota FJ Cruiser. With a degree in physics and a creative writing background, Matt traded office life and poker tables for the Pan-Americ…

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Athlete vs Average Person: The Mindset That Creates Champions (And Exposes Weakness) | SC 21:59

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Clance Laylor is known as "The Pro Maker", his insightful knowledge into what drives an athlete is unmatched.Clance has become a secret weapon for Olympians, National and International medalists, and professional athletes in the NHL, MLB, NBA, CFL, NFL, MLS and more.Clance joined the show to discuss the things that separate the average person from …

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An audiobook about how (not) to write a travel book: 9 lessons from my failed van-life memoir 1:11:41

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“No endeavor to write a travel book is ever lost, since it gives you a useful perspective on (and intensified attention to) the reality of the travel experience itself. When embraced mindfully, the real-time experience of a journey is invariably its truest reward.” –Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf touches on nine lessons from attempting…

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Reacting to "India Sucks! Don't Ever Come Here" 45:59

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Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store 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 My gear: DJI Action 5 https://amzn.to/44fJbZI DJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3xLkkze Follow…

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A Mormon Missionary in Japan 2:42:55

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Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:56 Learning about Mormonism through Jake's experience in the church 20:48 Is Mormonism a cult? 29:08 The importance of the Mormon mission trip 39:55 The Mormon Missionary Training Center 58:56 Sent to Japan for his Mormon mission trip 1:33:59 Leaving the church 1:52:02 Discussion about Japan 2:30:26 The Outdoor Boys Mormon con…

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5 Things I Hate About America 44:11

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:26 Reason 1 13:44 Reason 2 28:30 Reason 3 33:38 Reason 4 40:31 Reason 5 Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store 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…

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10K Regret to Ironman: How a 48-Year-Old Found Redemption | SC 36:37

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At 48 years old, he felt lost. Haunted by a failed 10K from his teenage years, he finally faced his regret — and that decision led him to ultra marathons and Ironmans. In this episode, Jeff Weiss shares his story of redemption, resilience, and what endurance sports can teach us about life, aging, and finding purpose.👉 If you’ve ever wondered if it’…

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Childhood Depression at 13 Nearly Took My Life | Andrew Mondia | SC 16:35

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Today we are surrounded by facts, statistics and figures around Mental Health Issues that adults experience...But what if we are forgetting about those a little younger.Andrew Mondia haș gone on to achieve some incredible feats. Theatrical masterpieces, one-man shows and even Lego Spider-Man. However, before he was a beaming light of creativity he …

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China is the Loneliest Place to Solo Travel 41:11

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:58 The world's largest apartment building 5:26 Changsha 7:06 China as a travel destination 20:00 Traveling with Bald and Timmy 21:55 Filming with Bald and Timmy Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every v…

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Why We Ignore Important Issues but Obsess Over Trivial Things | What's Annoying Us This Week 3:46

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This week's annoyance has already had some tough feedback.Legendary Interviewer, Dr Rod Berger appeared on Simple Conversations this week expressing his annoyance with the lack of opinions on real world events. It seems when their favourite tv show is brought up they could write a book full of opinions but when real events are shown they have nothi…

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Dr. Rod Berger Reveals Top 5 Life-Changing Lessons From 100+ Expert Interviews | SC 39:17

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Dr Rod Berger has an Illustrious Portfolio of Interviews - Pope Francis, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Metta World Peace, Guy Fieri, Jenson Button, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Many More.Join Dr. Rod Berger as he shares the Top 5 life-changing lessons he’s learned from conducting over 100 expert interviews with leaders, innovators, and visionaries fro…

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Everything in my Bag for Long Term Travel 48:09

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Backpack vs Roller 4:03 Clothing 17:22 Fanny Pack 25:24 Tech Bag Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store 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 My …

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Vagabonding pioneer Ed Buryn on what indie travel was like in the 1960s and 1970s (encore) 52:36

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“Realizing that you will die greatly clarifies your vision of life, and stimulates opportunities for making the vision real.” –Ed Buryn In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Ed discuss the impetus behind Ed’s first travels to Europe by van in the 1960s, and his early forays into self-printed and self-promoted books about the experience (3:00); how t…

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High-Performance Habits from Pro Tennis That Transformed His Business Success | Walter Sabrin | SC 34:03

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What do pro athletes know that the business world doesn't? *I deeply apologies for my Audio - Fixed going forward*In this video, I share the high-performance habits I developed as a professional tennis player — and how they've helped me excel as a leader in the corporate world. From mental toughness to discipline, goal-setting, and resilience, thes…

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Brain Dead Travelers 49:30

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:17 All American Beach Vacation 5:30 Brain Dead Vacations 11:53 There's no right way to travel 29:13 Cruise Ship YouTubers 35:31 Current state of YouTube/travel vloggers Get TEFL certified and teach english anywhere in the world. https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=8gww6j Support the show on Patre…

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Living Off the Grid for 1 Year in a Remote Canadian Cabin | David Scott | SC 29:41

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to completely disconnect from modern life and live off the grid? This Week, David Scott shares the 7 most powerful and unexpected lessons he learned after spending 1 full year alone in a remote cabin deep in the Canadian wilderness.From battling harsh winters to discovering what truly matters, this experience c…

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Ranking Every Country I've Been To 1:05:05

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Buy my merch https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store 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 My gear: DJI Action 5 https://amzn.to/44fJbZI DJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3xLkkze Follow the show ⬇️ Facebo…

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Feeling Invisible? Here's Why It Happens—and How to Finally Be Seen and Heard | SC74 | Jamie Mustard 42:57

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Do you ever feel like you're fading into the background — like no one really sees or hears you anymore?In this powerful episode, ASG sits down with Jamie Mustard, a conceptual artist, futurist, and writer, including his work on perception in the physical world, to unpack why so many people feel invisible in today’s world and — more importantly — ho…

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Austin Sucks Ass 14:09

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Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store 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/smallbrainedamericanMy gear: DJI Action 5https://amzn.to/44fJbZIDJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3xLkkzeFollow the…

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The Hidden Cost of Modern Stress | Doctor Explains Why We’re Always Overwhelmed | SC73 32:56

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Stress and Anxiety are at an all-time high. Experts are convinced the Global Health Decline is being spearheaded by Stress and Anxiety. Surveys have concluded that people are experiencing stress 7x more than 20 years ago and there are in-depth studies around how young people are developing anxiety (the results are looking scary)Dr Gary Sprouse - Th…

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How to Deal with Travel Anxiety 20:57

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Buy 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. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanMy gear: DJI Action 5https://amzn.to/44fJbZIDJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3xLkkzeFollow the …

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What I Miss Most When Travelling 48:39

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Our biggest merch drop ever is live right now https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store This video, as well as every podcast on this channel is now available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/6twCOTAW3UmiJOmvm1bja1?si=c6b5c97b1c294334Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.c…

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12-Year-Old Addict to Survivor: His Recovery Story Is Unbelievable 39:05

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Studies show that 66% of addicts start developing their addiction as youths. The adolescence addiction problem is growing at a rate leaving scientists scratching their heads. So the master of science himself called upon ASG to learn more about what impact the exposure to substances came do to an adult from a young age.This is a True Story.Bill was …

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Archaeology's Greatest Cover-Up: A Diary From Before the Flood (SEASON FINALE) 18:24

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What if the greatest archaeological discovery in human history has been hiding in plain sight for over 140 years—disguised as a Victorian novel? In 1876, a brilliant translator named George Smith reportedly died in the Syrian desert. But two years later, an anonymous manuscript surfaced in America… filled with knowledge no one should’ve had. Today,…

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Why We Travel: Happiness, curiosity, wonder, sex, healing, and other motivations for hitting the road 54:47

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"No one motivation is ‘better’ than any other. We travel with different motivations at different times, and they sometimes overlap." –Ash Bhardwaj In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Ash talk about curiosity as a motivation for travel (1:30); the ancient Greek concepts of happiness that underpin human motivations like travel, and how mentors influ…

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The Craziest People I Met Driving Across America 55:33

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Support the show on Patreon & get access to a bunch of perks https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ Twitter https://x.com/SBAmerican_ Get Your Merch https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store My gear: DJI Action 4…

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3 Years, 3 Months, 3 Days of Silence: Here's What Earle Birney Discovered! 31:48

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What’s been annoying you this week? In 2025, we have an attention issue where if we can't be captured by something groundbreaking in 3 seconds we switch off. Imagine having to sit with absolutely ZERO entertainment for 3 years. Nothing but those scary voices in your head. Earle Birney did and since he returned to normal life he has found himself wi…