Small Brained American
Small Brained Pod
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.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.patreon.com
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Small Brained American
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Latest episode
Nov 2, 2026
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Episodes
I’m Never Going Back to Afghanistan (unless I get drafted) 02.11.2026 37:44
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 https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA
Chatting with Travel Legend, Rolf Potts 26.10.2026 1:13:13
Rolf’s Links: Website - https://rolfpotts.com/ Kansas Never Plays Itself - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra70AoXqHLQ&t=356s Chapters: 0:00 How we almost got arrested in Paris 6:58 Rolf’s annual writing class in Paris 24:46 Writing vs video content, digital rot, and AI 46:38 Maps, explorers, storytelling, and how travel has changed over time 1:03:42 Is it difficult for Rolf to live in Kansas...
Smoking Cigs with Ari Shaffir in Paris 19.10.2026 49:41
Check out Ari's podcast You Be Trippin' https://www.youtube.com/@youbetrippinpod Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Chatting sh*t 7:21 Shaken down by the cops in Paris for filming 25:16 Paris compared to New York? 29:59 When do you feel like you've lived in a place? 33:57 Where in the world do you feel the most social anxiety? 40:21 How long could you go w/ out sex or j*cking off before you f*c...
Ranking Every Country I've Been To (2026 edition) 12.10.2026 1:31:34
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 https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Bahamas 2:32 Uzbekis...
I Shouldn't Have Come to Afghanistan 03.10.2026 1:09:58
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 uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://w...
The Worst Thing About YouTubers 28.09.2026 51:23
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 drama 11:23 Fake/AI thumbnails 20:31 Reaction photos pasted on thumbnails 23:02 Sponsors 33:51 Not authenti...
High Above Bangkok with Seal on Tour 21.09.2026 1:51:29
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 Mr. Beast48:34 Nolan's trip to Cambodia55:34 Traveling with/without tour guides (Bhutan)...
I've had it with China 14.09.2026 17:59
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 https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X ht...
Why You Should NEVER Come to China 07.09.2026 57:51
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, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the sho...
How I Became a Communist in China 01.09.2026 20:09
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 https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedame...
Ranking Every City in the World I've Been To 24.08.2026 51:53
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, Thailand 11:40 Budapest, Hungary 12:04 Buenos Aires, Argentina 13:19 Cairo, Egypt 14:31 Chengdu, China 15:1...
How I Hitchhiked Solo to Tibet 17.08.2026 53:31
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. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/real...
Day Drinking in China with Mike Okay 13.08.2026 1:49:21
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 travel in the US plus American tipping culture 45:45 Travel plans for 2026 and old travel stor...
"Don't call me racist but..." | Ranking Your Worst Travel Takes 10.08.2026 1:00:53
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 10 - Capsule Hotels 31:02 Take 11 - Western Europe 33:33 Take 12 - Middle East 36:55 Take 13 - Eating...
I Reenacted the Chinese Civil War with Mike Okay 05.08.2026 55:11
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 content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrai...
Craziest People I Met Traveling 03.08.2026 35:07
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 content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/s...
My Travel Pet Peeves Part II 27.07.2026 47:15
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 uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.f...
I Went Full Redneck for the 4th of July 20.07.2026 34:19
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 video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow t...
Retardmaxxing in America's Most Hated Region 🇺🇸 17.07.2026 21:35
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I Made some American Propaganda ✨ 16.07.2026 41:26
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. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Inst...
How I Traveled the World with No Money 06.07.2026 1:37:43
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AVOID These Countries (visit these instead) 29.06.2026 21:47
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Atlanta has the WORST Airport in the World 22.06.2026 31:50
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 https://www.instagram.com/finedays_burger/ Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early acces...
How to Travel Sh*thole Countries 15.06.2026 45:44
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Meanest (and friendliest) Countries 08.06.2026 54:39
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