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On today's episode of Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps dive deep into the Hermit Kingdom with two-time defector Charles Ryu. Charles talks about:
🇰🇵 Life under North Korea's dictatorship
🏚️ Growing up in poverty with a father in China and a struggling mother
🚨 Prison camps and forced re-education systems
📜 North Korean history & its closed-off regime
❌ Lack of access to the outside world
🕵️♂️ Regime's deadly control: Assassination of Kim Jong Un's family members
🗣️ Guest: Charles Ryu
🌟 His harrowing escapes from North Korea—twice
🛑 The risks of defying the regime
💔 A personal account of survival and resilience
⏳ Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
🎧 Deep dive into life inside the Hermit Kingdom—a gripping journey you won’t forget!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 1:16:45 (interview with Charles Ryu)
1:16:45 - 2:19:05 (North Korea discussion with Wonton and Chaps)
2:19:05 - 2:34:39 (Gettin' Cultured with Nicky Smokes)
Escaping North Korea podcast
Life in North Korean prison camps
Kim Jong Un family assassinations
Forced re-education in North Korea
North Korean dictatorship stories
Hermit Kingdom life
#NorthKorea #EscapeStory #CharlesRyu #HumanRights #Dictatorship #PrisonCamps #KimJongUn #Freedom #PodcastDeepDive #NorthKoreaSecrets
Special thanks to Charles Ryu (@CharlesRyuNK) for sharing his story
Discussing life under Kim Jong Un’s regime
Shoutout to advocates for human rights in North Korea
Listen now and gain a deeper understanding of one of the most secretive regimes in the world!
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2:34:38
Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro with Chris Long
Former NFL player & two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) joins the show!
🚶♂️ Discusses climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro 🏔️—the highs, the struggles, and the ultimate triumphs.
💧 Shares his mission to bring clean water to underserved communities through Waterboys (@WaterboysORG).
🌍 Cultural Deep Dive
✈️ Donnie (@DonnieDoesWorld) & Chaps (@UncleChaps) Drop A Pin in Tanzania 🇹🇿:
🗿 The rich history of the region, from its tribal roots to colonial times.
🦁 The incredible wildlife and Serengeti vibes 🐘🦓.
🥘 Food, music, and the welcoming spirit of the Tanzanian people.
#Podcast #ChrisLong #NFL #SuperBowlChampion #MtKilimanjaro #Waterboys #CleanWaterInitiative #TanzaniaTravel #AfricanCulture #AdventurePodcast #TravelHistory #GlobalTravel #WildlifeExploration #TanzaniaWildlife #KilimanjaroClimb #Philanthropy #CleanWaterAccess #DropAPinPodcast #TravelPodcast #InspiringStories #SportsAndTravel
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2:03:52
Las Vegas: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
Deep Dive into the Underground: The Mole People 🕳️🏙️
Donnie shares the story behind his viral documentary with 20 million views 🎥.
Exploring the lives of Vegas’ mole people, a hidden community living beneath the city lights.
Heartfelt moments, shocking realities, and the untold struggles of life underground.
Close Encounters at Area 51 👽🚀
Recap of Donnie’s road trip to the mysterious Nevada desert.
Wild stories from Rachel, Nevada, the alien capital of the world.
UFO conspiracies, quirky roadside stops, and what (or who) might be hiding out there.
The Mob and Vegas History 🕴️💵
How the mob built Vegas into the entertainment capital of the world.
Stories of mobsters like Bugsy Siegel, the creation of The Flamingo, and the rise of the Strip.
Scandals, danger, and how the mob’s legacy still lingers today.
The Strip’s Hidden History 🏨🎲
Discovering the iconic landmarks and lesser-known stories behind the neon lights.
How Vegas evolved from a dusty gambling town to the world’s glitziest hotspot.
Strange facts about the early days of casinos, showgirls, and the Rat Pack era 🕶️🎷.
🎧 Why Listen?
Donnie doesn’t just visit Vegas—he lives it. From underground tunnels to extraterrestrial highways, this episode is packed with wild adventures, fascinating history, and unforgettable stories.
🔑 Keywords:
#VegasHistory #MolePeople #Area51 #MobStories #LasVegasStrip #DonnieDoesVegas #TravelDocumentary #20MViews
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1:34:22
He Rowed A Boat Across the Arctic Ocean! (Norway)
On this episode of Drop A Pin we have on my friend Tyler to share his story of attempting to row across the Arctic Ocean plus other adventures! Then we discuss the history and culture of Norway
🌍 Tyler Stranded in Mongolia: Hear about Tyler's wild experience getting stranded in Mongolia, navigating harsh terrains, and surviving off the grid. 🐫 #SurvivalStories #MongoliaAdventures
🌊 Rowing Across the Arctic Ocean: Tyler recounts rowing from Norway to Iceland across the freezing Arctic waters, dodging icebergs, and surviving multiple near-death experiences. 🛶❄️ #ArcticAdventure #OceanRowing #Survival
🏜️ Running Ultra Marathons in the Sahara: Explore Tyler's grueling yet awe-inspiring ultra-marathon experiences across the scorching Sahara Desert. 🏃♂️🔥 #UltraMarathon #SaharaChallenge
🎭 Getting Cultured with Danny Conrad: A fun and enlightening segment where Danny Conrad dives into his unique perspectives on global culture and travel quirks. 🌎✨ #GettingCultured #TravelInsights
🛡️ Deep Dive into Norway’s History: We explore Norway's fascinating past, from the Viking Age to its modern-day cultural significance. ⚔️🌲 #NorwayHistory #Vikings #ScandinavianCulture
Follow the convo:
👉 Hosts: @UncleChaps & @TheWontonDon
👉 Special Guest: Tyler
👉 Featured Segment: Danny Conrad and Fasoli
Chapters:
00:00 - 06:16 (intro)
06:16 - 58:07 (interview with Tyler)
58:07 - 1:42:08 (Norway Discussion)
1:42:08 - 1:52:05 (Gettin' Cultured with Danny Conrad)
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✨ Don’t forget to subscribe for more jaw-dropping travel tales and cultural deep dives! 🎙️
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1:51:48
Ecuador Feat. PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter joins The Wonton Don and Uncle Chaps to Drop A Pin in Ecuador. They talk about the unique wildlife in Ecuador, from the famous Galápagos tortoises to blue-footed boobies. PFT shares stories about about his two week trip. A look at how Ecuador was once home to ancient creatures and its ties to natural history. They dive into how it’s one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. A quick chat about Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galápagos Islands and how it inspired his famous theory of evolution. The show ends with a Getting Cultured Segment with Rico Bosco.
Presented by Barstool Sports, Drop A Pin takes you on a weekly adventure with Barstool's foreign correspondent, The Wonton Don, and Barstool personality, Uncle Chaps. Each episode, the fellas will Drop A Pin on a different spot across the globe, exploring the world from the iconic to the obscure. Sometimes they dive into serious topics, and other times, it's just about having a laugh as they uncover the weird, wild, and unexpected. Whether you’re looking for travel tips, hilarious stories, or a fresh take on global destinations, Drop A Pin delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight as they drop pins and share the unique experiences behind each one.