Joining us in the studio is none other than Matt, also known as the Wizzard of Iz—yes, with one Z! This urban explorer isn't your average adventurer; he's more like the Indiana Jones of abandoned spaces, except he trades the fedora for a Hawaiian shirt and the whip for a sense of mischief. In this mind-bending episode, Matt regales us with stories that sound like they're straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. Picture this: playing high-stakes hide and seek with security guards, spreading Christmas cheer by leaving gifts for fellow explorers in the most unexpected places, and hosting a pool p ..read more

On today's Chasing Bandos Podcast episode, I'm joined by Bobby, a seasoned urban explorer from Detroit who will tell us all about his recent European urbex road trip to France, Austria, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Luxembourg. Action packed episode ready for your ears! Links / Social Media:  Instagram: detroit_unseen Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod.  You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com  Support us ..read more

Was the Fukushima disaster more severe than Chernobyl? This question elicits a nuanced response, as while instinctively one might lean towards negation, my esteemed guest for today will present a contrasting perspective. Tune in to our bonus episode featuring the insights of French explorer Rivka. Links / Social Media:  Instagram: rivkahex Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod.  You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com  Support us by ..read more

On today's Chasing Bandos Podcast episode, I'm joined by Mike, a seasoned urban explorer from Canada. Mike, previously featured with Wade in the Anyox episode and co-hosting an interview with Rob Bryce, takes center stage today, regaling us with unique tales from his abandoned site adventures. Among these is his gripping account of driving with his father to the desolate Uranium City in the remote Canadian wilderness. The perilous journey involved navigating treacherous ice roads, and you can catch all the details on today's pod. Another riveting story involves Mike encountering two grizzly be ..read more

Today's podcast episode features Monique, a passionate explorer from Virginia. Her journey to our pod began with a video in a Facebook group where she cleverly advised members to keep quiet about abandoned homes' locations. Dedicated to preserving abandoned homes, Monique expresses frustration over members sharing locations in the local Virginia Facebook group, leading to looting and destruction. Monique shares diverse stories, including a poignant visit to her derelict childhood home. Despite its abandoned appearance, she guides us through the emotional experience of reconnecting with her chi ..read more

Welcome, fellow urban adventurers, to another captivating debate episode. Today, our panel of intrepid explorers, featuring Nick (karmacula), Dave (freaktography), Tommy (moldy_lungs), Justin (ihatejustincurtis) and the host of the Chasing Bandos Podcast, Greg Abandoned, is ready to embark on a journey through the heart of urbex mysteries. First up, we unravel the essential urbex terminology — delving into the intriguing realms of "dick riders" and "grifters." What do these terms mean in the context of abandoned exploration, and who among our intrepid quartet falls into these categories? Movin ..read more

Grimbo, dubbed the 'drain prodigy kid' since his teenage years, aspired to join the Cave Clan but faced internal politics within the Australian underground community. Despite challenges, he's thriving independently. In New Zealand, Grimbo's future drain adventures were foreshadowed by a harrowing plane flight. Grimbo also discussed a controversial aspect involving an explorer whose questionable interests coincided with Grimbo's growing interest in drain exploration. The podcast explores what makes a good drain, the dangers of exploration, and the ability to predict hazards. Grimbo shares techn ..read more

In this poignant episode, we delve into the intersection of mental health and urban exploration. Exploring the link between the two, we hear personal stories from two American explorers who courageously share their struggles. Gabby recounts her journey, including a pivotal moment where she committed herself to a mental institution for the support needed to overcome her challenges. The second part features Keeper, exploring the question of whether he has utilized the urbex community as a platform to navigate his own struggles. Originally intended as a debate, this episode unfolds as two separat ..read more

Joining us on the podcast is the controversial and colorful character known as Dan the Man or his online persona Ben Clownin. Accused of various misdeeds, we delve into the accusations to separate fact from fiction. Vinny, his real name, is an urban explorer from Buffalo, New York, often labeled as the villain. In today's episode, we address these allegations and hear directly from Vinny himself. Brace yourself for strong words as Vinny shares some wild exploring stories, including a brush with the American Army and a helicopter. We're also joined by Nick The Urban Ninja, who plays the crucial ..read more

Description Links / Social Media:  Instagram: dmitrii_negrutsa and goarctica Website: goarctica.com Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod.  You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com  Support us by purchasing Abandoned China book - fascinating journey into incredible abandoned locations all over China! Why 'urbex explorers' don't share exact locations here: gregabandoned.com/urbex Intro song is Watcha Gon' Do is performed by C ..read more