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!

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 incidents from the previous year. He recounts his adventure exploring an abandoned radar base in Vermont, where he found himself unexpectedly left behind. He shares the challenges he faced during that exploration and sheds light on the lessons he learned from the experience. Additionally, he opens up about why he was uninvited to the UrbEx boxing match between Keeper and Jimmy, providing listeners with an exclusive insight into the circumstances surrounding that decision.

The episode takes a deep dive into the dichotomy between Bill's online persona and his real-life self. Bill's online presence often portrays him as a victim and manipulator who is downplaying his abilities as an explorer and creating a perception that he is the worst in the field. However, his fellow panelists, especially Sonny, express their surprise and admiration for Bill's actual skills and capabilities. They acknowledge that Bill is just as competent as any other explorer, debunking the misconceptions perpetuated by his online persona.

One of the crucial topics discussed during the episode revolves around Bill's Discord group. The panel engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the controversial practice of sharing location information with others. Nick raises a valid concern about how copper thieves exploit Bill's Discord platform to locate and steal valuable metals from abandoned places, resulting in the degradation of these sites. This discussion sparks reflection on the responsibilities that come with sharing information within the exploration community.

What begins as a sort of intervention for Bill's self-perception and online persona ultimately transforms into a positive reflection on his growth as an explorer. The episode concludes on a heartwarming note as the Chasing Bandos Podcast family extends their heartfelt birthday wishes to Bill.

Tune in to this remarkable episode to delve into the adventures, introspection, and discussions that make Chasing Bandos a captivating exploration podcast.

Links / Social Media: 

Instagram: concrete_urbex (Bill), dragonboyac (Alex), karmacula (Nick), xplorewithsonny (Sonny)

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: [email protected] 

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 Chris Shards [EPIDEMIC SOUND MUSIC LICENSE]. Rapid fire round background songs are: Greaser by TrackTribe and a tune composed by New Jersey explorer dragonboyac. 

Listnerer discretion announcement at the beginning of the episode was done by Adrian Wunderler-Selby.