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Chasing Bandos UrbEx Podcast

595 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

Everyone loves a good story. Chasing Bandos is an urbex podcast where urban explorers share their passion and love for exploring abandoned sites. We also run more topical mini-series & specials: Chernobyl, Buran, Famagusta. Check out the amazing adventure stories.

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Urbex 106 - Dodging rabies infected raccoons, meeting God (of UrbEx), escaping the law and... cheese, venomous plants, collapsed staircase and running away from homeless with Morgan (morgannll)

March 15, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

In this upcoming episode, join us as we delve into a captivating journey with Philadelphia explorer Morgan. With a knack for uncovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, Morgan shares a plethora of thrilling tales from her urban exploration adventures. From encountering the legendary BILL FINAN, hailed as the son of the urbex deity, to narrowly escaping the clutches of law enforcement thanks to a collapsed staircase in an abandoned building, each story is bound to leave you on the edge of y...

Urbex 105 - American in Europe Alert! A.K.A The Urbex Euro Road Trip with Bobby (detroit_unseen)

March 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

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 a...

Urbex 105 - From Detroit to Italy. Reconnecting with this European family roots. European Urbex Road trip with Bobby (detroit_unseen)

March 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

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 Italy, 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 Inst...

Bonus - Was the Fukushima disaster worse than Chernobyl? - with Rivka (rivkahex)

February 10, 2024 00:34 - 1 hour - 90 MB

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 c...

Bonus - Was the Fukushima disaster worse than Chernobyl? - with French explorer Rivka (rivkahex)

February 10, 2024 00:34 - 1 hour - 90 MB

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 c...

Urbex 104 - Ice-road driving to abandoned Uranium City, facing two grizzly bears, black mold, hostile scrappers, and exploring a Cold War ghost-town in Montana with Mike (miketheurbanexplorer)

January 28, 2024 10:50 - 2 hours - 194 MB

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 c...

Urbex 103 - Facebook groups share addresses of abandoned homes for anyone to see! Exploring your own former childhood abandoned home and finding human cremains with Monique (moniquewahgorilla)

January 13, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

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. Desp...

UrbEx DEBATE 4 - Dick riding, what is a grifter, Lynnewood Hall, Cresson Prison, Zillow, Nick’s Stalker, Urbex friends break-ups, lock-picking, being falsely accused, graffiti community and many MORE!

December 31, 2023 17:45 - 3 hours - 250 MB

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 th...

Urbex 102 - Grimbo will take you underground into the world of Drains! What makes a good drain? Surviving drain Eel and Sparrow battle and Cave Clan lore and rejection

December 16, 2023 18:58 - 1 hour - 161 MB

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 wha...

Bonus - MENTAL HEALTH and UrbEx (with urbex_muse and keeperofthesecond)

November 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

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 plat...

Urbex 101 - UrbEx Wars V Ben Clownin Strikes Back with Vinny (statewideunoccupied)

November 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

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 w...

PYRAMIDEN 2 - History of Soviet ghost-town of Pyramiden and details on how to get there with Dmitrii Negrutsa who lives in the Arctic mining settlement Barentsburg on Svalbard archipelago

November 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

The host of Chasing Bandos Podcast met today's guest Dmitrii Negrutsa in the canteen building of the former Soviet mining settlement known as Pyramiden. Pyramiden is situated on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and stands as one of the few remaining authentic Soviet ghost towns in the world. The host was immediately struck by Dmitrii's eloquence and welcoming nature when they met during a visit to Pyramiden with a group of fellow explorers. During the episode, Dmitrii provides a wealth o...

UrbEx DEBATE 3 - Aussie Rules - Abandoned shark, Stealing or rehoming?, Talking to the Press, Homeless people, Wearing protection, Blowing up Spots, Does UrbEx need rules or code of ethics?

October 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In this episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast, a panel of four Australian urban explorers—Jims, Trespvss, Steak, and Mariachi — engage in a lively discussion on various urban exploration-related topics. They start by sharing their experiences dealing with homeless people and scrappers commonly encountered in abandoned buildings. The explorers consider strategies for managing these encounters and the challenges they pose. The panel then delves into the topic of protection for urban ex...

PYRAMIDEN 1 - Exploring a Soviet Ghost Town at the End of the Arctic World

October 06, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Welcome to today's episode, which is all about Pyramiden. So, what is Pyramiden? It's a former Soviet mining settlement located in the Arctic Circle on the Svalbard archipelago. This place is a ghost town, frozen in time. The Russians used to mine coal from Pyramiden, a settlement they bought from Sweden. Due to various circumstances, including an airplane disaster in 1996, the decision was made to close all operations. Fast forward to 2007, the owners decided to embark on new operations, t...

Urbex 100 - Escaping wild boar in Spain, sailing in the Caribbean, exploring Buzludzha monument, what is it like to live in Sweden, and the trip to the Arctic with Sara Starkström (starkurbex_)

September 22, 2023 23:10 - 1 hour - 114 MB

In this episode, we had a fascinating conversation with Sara Starkström, a Swedish urban explorer. She shared her journey into urbex, starting with a childhood fascination with an old farmhouse. Sara's love for underground spaces and tunnels led her to explore catacombs and underground locations. She expressed her dream of exploring Japan, where she's explored amusement parks and an untouched sanatorium. Sara recounted a thrilling encounter with a wild boar in Spain, narrowly escaping a cli...

Urbex 99 - Getting shot at, dead homeless guy, nearly avoiding death at abandoned theatre, Kings Theatre, Adams Theatre incident, photography workshops with Matt Lambros (afterthefinalcurtain)

September 11, 2023 11:27 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Meet Matt Lambros, an American urban explorer and photographer with a passion for abandoned theaters. Over nearly two decades, he has diligently documented decaying theaters in America and actively works to revive them. Matt collaborates with theater owners and offers photography workshops. In our interview, he emphasizes his ethical approach to access, contrasting it with less scrupulous practices in urban exploration. We delve into the Newark's Adams Theatre incident, where Canadian explo...

Urbex 98 - Rob Bryce will take you to the most remote ghost towns - Anyox, Kitsault and Alice Arm in Canadian British Columbia

August 25, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

In this podcast episode, we introduce Rob Bryce, the owner of Northern BC Jet Boat Tours and a fearless Canadian explorer who has uncovered the enigmatic secrets of the Anyox ghost town. Rob specializes in curating unique adventures in Northern British Columbia, offering personalized boat tours to remote areas and historical ghost towns within the region. Rob shares his unexpected journey into arranging tours to deserted and far-flung destinations, leveraging his educational background to e...

Urbex 97 - Getting slapped in the face by the property owner, stumbling upon a horse, lost wedding ring, forgotten crypts and chilling discovery of documents in asylum with with Markus (frost.schock)

August 12, 2023 09:11 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Welcome to another captivating episode of Chasing Bandos! In this installment, we are joined by Markus, an accomplished German urban explorer and photographer. His journey into the world of urban exploration is intricately linked with his childhood fascination with dinosaurs and the allure of Jurassic Park, which ignited his passion for uncovering the hidden stories of abandoned places. Markus takes us on a rollercoaster of stories, each revealing the unexpected encounters and thrilling esc...

Urbex 96 - Arrested for espionage, life in Albanian prison, the story of Lana Sator

July 29, 2023 11:23 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Lana Sator, a remarkable Russian urban explorer, photographer, and blogger. During the interview, Lana courageously shares the harrowing events that unfolded during her time in Albania, shedding light on her arrest, detention, and the nine months she spent in an Albanian prison. Additionally, she candidly discusses the unjust solitary confinement she endured. With great detail, we explore the step-by-step accounts of what transpired on tha...

Urbex 95 - Bro said he knew a spot, dead body, abandoned power plants, what is exploring, gaining entry, reflecting on previous behaviour and conflicts and some cop stories with Dave (dnf.n)

July 15, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Get ready for an action-packed episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast, featuring the incredible stories and insights of our guest, Dave dnf.n. As a seasoned explorer, Dave takes us on a thrilling journey through his UrbEx adventures and shares some valuable lessons along the way. From a young age, Dave's fascination with exploring was ignited by living near an abandoned hospital. For him, it was all about the thrill of adventure and finding a way into these intriguing spaces, without w...

Bilph Intervention - birthday grilling of Bill Finan, what happened at Vermont Radar Base, Truth behind the Boxing Match, is he an Evil Genius or just a Troll, his discord group and more!

July 02, 2023 10:59 - 1 hour - 145 MB

In this highly anticipated third annual episode of the Chasing Bandos podcast, we are join by Bill Finan as he celebrates his birthday in a unique and memorable way. This time, the episode takes a different approach as Bill is joined by a panel of three American explorers: reel-master Alex (dragonboyac), Ninja Nick (karmacula), and Ghostly Sonny (xplorewithsonny). Together, they delve into intriguing stories and address some pressing topics. Bill begins by addressing two significant inciden...

Bilph Intervention - birthday grilling of Bill Finan, what happened in Vermont Radar Base, Truth behind the Boxing Match, is he an Evil Genius or just a Troll, his discord group and more!

July 02, 2023 10:59 - 1 hour - 145 MB

In this highly anticipated third annual episode of the Chasing Bandos podcast, we are join by Bill Finan as he celebrates his birthday in a unique and memorable way. This time, the episode takes a different approach as Bill is joined by a panel of three American explorers: reel-master Alex (dragonboyac), Ninja Nick (karmacula), and Ghostly Sonny (xplorewithsonny). Together, they delve into intriguing stories and address some pressing topics. Bill begins by addressing two significant inciden...

UrbEx DEBATE 2 - stealing, graffiti, breaking in, preserving places, dealing with cops, exploring alone, running into dogs, language used, rules in urbex with panel of 3 explorers

June 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Welcome to the second episode of the UrbEx debate! In this episode, we have three distinguished guests: John Law, a legendary urban explorer with over 45 years of experience exploring abandoned places in San Francisco; Max Boncina, a world traveler and explorer based in New York; and Eric Holubow, an expert urban explorer from Chicago. Throughout the episode, our guests engage in lively discussions on a range of topics related to urban exploration. They delve into controversial issues such ...

Urbex 94 - Abandoned Slave House, turning your passion into projects, derelict GG1 locomotive, Glass House, Bando churches and eating biscuits from 1960s with Bryant Neal (abandonedupstate)

June 09, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

Join urban explorer and photographer Bryant Neal from Rochester, NY, as he takes us on a thrilling journey through abandoned places on the Chasing Bandos Podcast. Bryant's passion for capturing the beauty and history of decaying locations has led him to explore abandoned houses, hospitals, asylums, car graveyards, schools, movie locations, and more. In this episode, he shares his projects, engages in lively debates about urban exploration, and uncovers fascinating stories. Since 2015, Bryan...

Urbex 93 - Cracking UK Cold War Nuclear Bunker, exploring abandoned London Tube stations, Russian Nuclear Submarine, Mail Rail, Battersea power plant and more with 28dayslater Adam Slater (Speed)

May 26, 2023 22:17 - 2 hours - 166 MB

Adam Slater is a British explorer from Birmingham, England. Adam has been exploring abandoned places since early 2000s. He belongs to community of urban explorers on 28dayslater.co.uk forum. Adam explored the UK’s ‘UrbEx Holy Grail’, a nuclear bunker from the Cold War era that served as England's Central Government War Headquarters. The Cabinet Office commissioned this subterranean urban fortress during the 1950s when the West faced an imminent threat of all-out nuclear war. Although the fa...

Urbex 92 - Bedtime Urbex Stories: swarm of fleas, stalker-caretaker, strange man with the cane, getting charged with trespassing and meeting your future love in abandoned jail house with Dragonboyac

May 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Bedtime UrbEx stories by American explorer Alex DragonBoy: Story 1: The Flea house - While taking a picture on the ground of an abandoned house, Alex contracted a skin infection. He initially believed that a swarm of fleas had attacked him, as the house was commonly known as “Flea House”. However, after consulting a doctor, he discovered that it was actually folliculitis, which is a prevalent skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles become inflamed.  Story 2: The Caretaker - Afte...

Utbex 91 - Exploring in the South-East of America, dead body in the abandoned funeral home, murder-for-hire and the swarm of bees with Leland Kent (abandoned_southeast)

April 29, 2023 10:46 - 1 hour - 108 MB

On today's podcast, we are delighted to welcome American explorer Leland Kent. Hailing from the southern states of the United States, Leland has dedicated several years of his life to exploration, boasting an impressive list of various abandoned locations that he has ventured into, such as funeral homes, colonial-style houses, abandoned hospitals, and a plethora of other unique and fascinating abandoned sites. During the podcast, we discussed the potential dangers of exploring abandoned hou...

Urbex 91 - Exploring in the South-East of America, dead body in the abandoned funeral home, murder-for-hire and the swarm of bees with Leland Kent (abandoned_southeast)

April 29, 2023 10:46 - 1 hour - 108 MB

On today's podcast, we are delighted to welcome American explorer Leland Kent. Hailing from the southern states of the United States, Leland has dedicated several years of his life to exploration, boasting an impressive list of various abandoned locations that he has ventured into, such as funeral homes, colonial-style houses, abandoned hospitals, and a plethora of other unique and fascinating abandoned sites. During the podcast, we discussed the potential dangers of exploring abandoned hou...

Urbex 90 - Being accused of stealing items from abandoned places and selling them on Ebay, meeting a hoarder with a shotgun and finding human brain, liver and lungs with Ben James (places_forgotten)

April 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Ben James is British explorer who shares his pictures and videos on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Ben recounts how he began his explorations as a young lad sneaking into abandoned homes and how his exploration has expanded to include abandoned asylums, hospitals, and funeral homes, often finding morbid or intriguing items left behind. He shares a tale of exploring what he thought was an abandoned hoarder house, only to be confronted by a man wielding a shotgun, as well as...

Urbex 89 - ANYOX: Exploring the Most Remote Abandoned City in the World with two Canadian explorers Mike & Wade (miketheurbanexplorer & exploringwithwade)

April 08, 2023 13:52 - 2 hours - 212 MB

Two Canadian explorers Mike and Wade travelled to remote location accessible only by boat. They went all the way to British Columbia in Canada to witness what was left from small town of Anyox constructed in 1912. In the mid 1920's the town of Anyox reached a population of 3000 with each home being supported by electricity and hot water from hydroelectric plant. In the early 1920s dam engineer John S. Eastwood designed the dam and it became the tallest dam in Canada at that time. Two podcast...

Urbex 93 - ANYOX: Exploring the Most Remote Abandoned City in the World with two Canadian explorers Mike & Wade (miketheurbanexplorer & exploringwithwade)

April 08, 2023 13:52 - 2 hours - 212 MB

Two Canadian explorers Mike and Wade travelled to remote location accessible only by boat. They went all the way to British Columbia in Canada to witness what was left from small town of Anyox constructed in 1912. In the mid 1920's the town of Anyox reached a population of 3000 with each home being supported by electricity and hot water from hydroelectric plant. In the early 1920s dam engineer John S. Eastwood designed the dam and it became the tallest dam in Canada at that time. Two podcast...

Bonus - The Fall. The Injury. What exactly happened.

April 01, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

In this special bonus episode of Chasing Bandos, our host provides an in-depth account of the unfortunate fall that led to a significant injury, hospitalization, and the subsequent recovery process. Responding to numerous requests from listeners, he shares the details of the incident, shedding light on the challenges faced and lessons learned. To facilitate this introspective conversation, our host is joined by guest-host Alex Ioannou, a Cypriot urban explorer who graciously agreed to inter...

Urbex 92 - Host Injury Update and chat with Austrian explorer Stefan Baumann on how UrbEx changed over the years.

March 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Stefan Baumann is an Austrian urban urbexer who has been exploring and documenting abandoned locations since 2011. In today’s interview Stefan talks about what UrbEx is really about, his mistakes of the past and appreciating the future. Stefan reflected on his urbex career, collecting coordinates, belonging to urbex-groups and competitively chasing spots. Stefan describes chilling close encounter story of getting challenged by copper thieves at abandoned prison. In our talk we also touched o...

Urbex 88 - Host Injury Update and chat with Austrian explorer Stefan Baumann on how UrbEx changed over the years.

March 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Join our host on a compelling episode of Chasing Bandos as he provides an update on his personal injury and engages in an enlightening conversation with Austrian urban explorer Stefan Baumann. With a passion for documenting abandoned locations since 2011, Baumann shares his deep insights into the true essence of UrbEx. Reflecting on his own experiences, Baumann candidly discusses past mistakes, the value of embracing the future, and the evolving nature of the UrbEx community. During the int...

Urbex 91 - Can you blame another explorer for your near death injury after getting a bad info on the abandoned location - with Buffalo based Soren Relictus (saintrelictus)

February 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

Soren Relictus is a Buffalo based explorer who recently had a near death injury and is coming on the show to ask you all to consider not exploring alone. Soren goes into details about his accident and addresses criticism received. He also talks about purchasing and restoring abandoned church and converting it into inclusive art centre. We also discussed legal urbex and benefits it brings.  Links: Instagram: saintrelictus Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or y...

Urbex 87 - Can you blame another explorer for your near death injury after getting a bad info on the abandoned location - with Buffalo based Soren Relictus (saintrelictus)

February 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

Join Chasing Bandos in an intense episode of UrbEx exploration as they welcome Soren Relictus, a Buffalo-based explorer who recently survived a near-death injury. In this thought-provoking conversation, Soren shares his firsthand experience of a dangerous accident caused by relying on incorrect information about an abandoned location. His story serves as a compelling reminder for all explorers to exercise caution and consider the risks associated with UrbEx. Soren addresses the criticism he...

UrbEx DEBATE 1 - breaking in, bringing a crowbar, elitism, what is abandoned, being first, fresh bandos, taking responsibility for your own actions with a panel of 4 explorers

February 11, 2023 16:16 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Get ready for a fiery debate on this episode of Chasing Bandos as a panel of four experienced explorers engages in an intense discussion on hot topics within the world of UrbEx. In this captivating episode, the panel includes Nick The Urban Ninja from Ohio, Justin Curtis from Philadelphia, Tommy from New Jersey, and Dave from Ontario, Canada. They tackle controversial subjects such as breaking into locations, the ethics of carrying a crowbar during explorations, elitism in urbex, defining wh...

UrbEx DEBATE - breaking in, bringing a crowbar, elitism, what is abandoned, being first, fresh bandos, taking responsibility for your own actions with a panel of 4 explorers

February 11, 2023 16:16 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

URBEX DEBATE: we are joined by four explorers - from Ohio Nick The Urban Ninja (previously on episode 87 & 72), from Philadelphia Justin Curtis (episode 88), from New Jersey Tommy (episode 71) and from Ontario, Canada Dave (episode 85) to debate hot UrbEx topics including breaking into spots, brining a crowbar with you on explorations, elitism in urbex, what is abandoned, taking responsibility for your own actions, exploring 'fresh bandos', being 'first' at the spot and what is a real explor...

Urbex 86 - War with Ukraine, exploring in the Middle East, living on the sea for 4 months and what happened with Lana Sator with Russian explorer Dmitry Osadchy (like_a_free)

February 03, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Prepare for an eye-opening episode of Chasing Bandos as Russian explorer Dmitry Osadchy, also known as like_a_free, joins us for a captivating conversation. Dmitry, a courageous urban explorer hailing from St. Petersburg, finds himself unable to return home due to the potential repercussions of his anti-war posts, which could lead to mobilization or imprisonment. Currently working as the Chief Officer on a cargo ship, Dmitry shares his unique perspective from his travels around the world, in...

Urbex 90 - War with Ukraine, exploring in the Middle East, living on the sea for 4 months and what happened with Lana Sator with Russian explorer Dmitry Osadchy (like_a_free)

February 03, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Dmitry Osadchy is a brave Russian urban explorer from St.Petersburg who is currently not able to go back home as he might face mobilization or jail due to his anti-war posts. In his regular life Dmitry is a Chief Officer on a cargo ship and this allows him to travel around the world and witness unique locations. We talked about what it is like to be at the the sea for 4 months, explore in Middle East and what it was like to do urban exploration in his native country Russia. We discussed the ...

Urbex 85 - Abandoned places as a creative canvas for expressing art and the diver helmet shenanigans with Katie Munley (munmonster)

January 20, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Join Chasing Bandos on an exciting urbex adventure as they explore the captivating realm where abandoned places and artistic expression converge. In the "Urbex 85" episode, the hosts engage in a fascinating conversation with Katie Munley, also known as munmonster, who shares her firsthand experiences as an artist and urban explorer. Discover how these forgotten spaces serve as a canvas for creative endeavors and witness the magic of Munley's artwork inspired by decaying structures. Uncover t...

Urbex 89 - Abandoned places as a creative canvas for expressing art and the diver helmet shenanigans with Katie Munley (munmonster)

January 20, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Katie Munley is an American photographer / explorer based in New Jersey. Munmonster, as she is known on Instagram, comes on the pod to share plenty of amusing exploring stories and she is joined by her urbexing friend, former podcast guest and today's co-host Alex dragonboyac. Katie explained the full story behind the popular diver helmet she uses in her photo-shoots plus many many more. There are simply too many hilarious stories to list here - play the episode to find out more! Links: In...

Urbex 84 - I hate Justin Curtis! Speaking your mind about current UrbEx scene with Justin Curtis (ihatejustincurtis)

January 07, 2023 00:57 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB

Get ready for an unfiltered and thought-provoking episode of Chasing Bandos as we sit down with Philadelphia urbexer Justin Curtis, known as ihatejustincurtis. With a wealth of experience exploring since the early 2000s, Justin fearlessly shares his candid opinions about the current state of the UrbEx scene. Brace yourself for an exploration of the good, the bad, and the changes that have shaped the exploring community. In this captivating interview, Justin holds nothing back as he delves i...

Urbex 88 - I hate Justin Curtis! Speaking your mind about current UrbEx scene with Justin Curtis (ihatejustincurtis)

January 07, 2023 00:57 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB

Justin Curtis is a Philadelphia urbexer who has exploring since the early 2000s. Since he has been exploring for a long time he doesn't shy away from strong opinions about how Urbex has changed. In the episode he describes the good and the bad of the exploring community. He also shares numerous exploring stories including one where his friend got locked up in psychiatric hospital because of exploring! This is one juicy interview! Check it out! Links: Instagram: ihatejustincurtis Chasing B...

Urbex 88 - I hate Justin Curtis!

January 07, 2023 00:57 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB

Justin Curtis is a Philadelphia urbexer who has exploring since the early 2000s. Since he has been exploring for a long time he doesn't shy away from strong opinions about how Urbex has changed. In the episode he describes the good and the bad of the exploring community. He also shares numerous exploring stories including one where his friend got locked up in psychiatric hospital because of exploring! This is one juicy interview! Check it out! Links: Instagram: ihatejustincurtis Chasing B...

Urbex 87 - 3 Explorers tell 3 ’finding a dead body’ stories - something you wouldn’t want to encounter yourself!

December 23, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

In this not-so-very-Christmasy episode we welcome two American and one British explorer to tell us a sad story each of finding a dead body while exploring abandoned locations. Coming across this "discovery" isn't something we wish to anybody and each of them dealt with it in his own way. Each takes us to a different location. With Ben James we visit London. Max Boncina takes us to Paris and with Urbex Ninja we end up in Flint, Michigan. Every story is tragic, dark and morbid. Links: Instag...

Urbex 83 - 3 Explorers tell 3 ’finding a dead body’ stories - something you wouldn’t want to encounter yourself!

December 23, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

In a chilling and somber episode of Chasing Bandos, we invite three experienced explorers to share their harrowing experiences of discovering a deceased individual while exploring abandoned locations. This not-so-very-Christmasy episode delves into the haunting reality of encountering a dead body, a situation no one wishes to face. Each explorer narrates a heartbreaking story from a different location, highlighting the tragic, dark, and morbid aspects of their encounters. Joining us are Ben...

Urbex 87 - 3 Explorers tell 3 dead body stories - something you wouldn’t want to find yourself!

December 23, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

In this not-so-very-Christmasy episode we welcome two American and one British explorer to tell us a sad story each of finding a dead body while exploring abandoned locations. Coming across this "discovery" isn't something we wish to anybody and each of them dealt with it in his own way. Each takes us to a different location. With Ben James we visit London. Max Boncina takes us to Paris and with Urbex Ninja we end up in Flint, Michigan. Every story is tragic, dark and morbid. Links: Instag...

Urbex 86 - Exploring abandoned homes in Ireland, The Troubles and hanging upside down on a fence with Rebecca Brownlie (abandoned_ni)

December 10, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

Rebecca Brownlie is a Northern Irish explorer based in Belfast who is an author of 'Abandoned Ireland' book. She explains the troubled history of Ireland and how the conflict with England links with urbex. Rebecca explains her transition from being a paranormal investigator into urban explorer. She dives deep into her fascination of history and stories which she learned from exploring abandoned places in Ireland. She encountered many incredible stories from visiting abandoned homes and she s...

Urbex 82 - Exploring abandoned homes in Ireland, The Troubles and hanging upside down on a fence with Rebecca Brownlie (abandoned_ni)

December 10, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

Join us on an intriguing journey through the abandoned homes of Ireland as we welcome Rebecca Brownlie, an accomplished explorer and author of the book "Abandoned Ireland," to the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast. Rebecca, hailing from Belfast, shares her fascinating insights into the troubled history of Ireland and its connection to urban exploration. Delve into her transition from being a paranormal investigator to an urban explorer as she uncovers the rich tapestry of stories and history embe...

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