Drop A Pin

Special Guest: Scott McMahon joins Donnie Does and Uncle Chaps to share his incredible story of surviving over 5 years in a Filipino jail. Insights into his arrest, legal challenges, and how he adapted to life in harsh prison conditions. Scott’s reflections on justice systems, survival tactics, and what he learned from his experience. Deep Dive into the Philippines: Topics include: The country's c...

Drop A Pin 🧭: Donnie Does, Uncle Chaps, and BizNasty Go Hiking & Stu Gets Wild 🎙️ Episode Rundown 🥾 Donnie & BizNasty’s Tennessee Adventure Donnie and BizNasty (@BizNasty), host of NHL on TNT and Spittin’ Chiclets, recount their recent hiking trip in Tennessee. From the trails to the laughs, they break down the good, the bad, and the exhausting. They tease a potential hiking series, hinting at e...

This week on Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps welcome Barstool’s Nick and KB for a trip down memory lane. The crew dives into Pittsburgh and West Virginia, exploring the unique culture, history, and charm of these often-overlooked spots. From the Steel City’s iconic landmarks to the scenic beauty of the Appalachian hills, but from the brains of KB and Nick. They also reflect on their Rediscovering Ame...

🚨 Episode Highlights: In this episode of Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps dive headfirst into the chaos and charm of India with Barstool’s newest hire, Miresh. Donnie shares hilarious and eye-opening stories from his recent trip, including encounters with street cows, overwhelming spice levels, and India’s vibrant slums. Miresh, though not raised in India, brings his unique perspective on Indian cult...

This week on Drop A Pin, The Wonton Don and Uncle Chaps are joined by Barstool’s Rudy, White Sox Dave (@barstoolwsd), and Nicky Smokes (@nickysmokes) for an epic journey to Istanbul 🇹🇷! From restoring their hairlines to exploring one of the world’s most vibrant cities, this episode has it all. 💇‍♂️ Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Rudy, Dave, and Nicky share their painful but worth-it experiences getti...

🔔 Episode Highlights: 🎅 The History of Christmas: Tracing its origins from pagan festivals to modern-day celebrations. 🎁 Weird Traditions Around the Globe: From Japan's KFC feasts 🍗 to Austria's terrifying Krampus parades 👹. 🌟 The Oddities of Santa Lore: Who knew about Iceland's Yule Lads or Italy's Befana the Christmas witch? 🧙‍♀️ ❄️ Quirky Facts: Why do some countries hide brooms on Chris...

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 🕵️‍♂️ Regi...

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 ric...

🎙️ 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 th...

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 Acros...

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....

In this episode of Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps dive into the incredible story of Lee Abbamonte, one of the world’s most adventurous travelers and among the youngest Americans to have visited every country on Earth. The conversation explores Lee’s background, from his early days of globetrotting to becoming a well-known travel expert and speaker. They discuss his craziest experiences, the challeng...

In this episode of Drop A Pin, The Wonton Don takes us on a wild ride through his post-college days and adventures near Clemson University—a time full of legendary tales, questionable decisions, and moments that could only happen in a small college town in the South. Donnie spills it all from late nights at Kung Fu Cantina, where the drinks were strong, the crowd rowdy, and to the county jail wher...

In this week’s episode of Drop A Pin, Donnie Does and Uncle Chaps welcome special guest KB to dive into the lesser-known, incredibly unique Kingdom of Bhutan—a place KB is unusually passionate about. The episode opens with KB breaking down his fascination with Bhutan's quirky cultural landscape, giving us insight into his respect and curiosity for the country’s traditions and taboos. First up on t...

In this episode of Drop A Pin, hosts The Wonton Don (Donnie Does) and Uncle Chaps take listeners on a vibrant journey through the culturally rich and mysterious Oaxaca, Mexico. Known as the land of 16 indigenous cultures, Oaxaca holds a unique place in the heart of Mexico with its deep-rooted traditions, mythical stories, and spiritual practices. The episode highlights Oaxaca's stunning cultural d...

In the premiere episode of Drop A Pin, Barstool's foreign correspondent, The Wonton Don, and co-host Uncle Chaps dive headfirst into one of the most intense and fascinating stories from the Middle East—Syria. Their guest is Sam Godwin, who while on a mission to visit every country in the world, was accused of being an American spy and jailed in Damascus for 9 weeks! Stay tuned for more crazy stori...