Chasing Bandos UrbEx Podcast

Interview with Michael and Bryan, the American explorers behind the Youtube channel The Proper People. Boys explained the story behind their channel's name. They shared their experience of exploring in America, Europe and China. We talked about what it is like to be urban explorer having a successful YouTube channel and there was exclusive story you will have to listen to to find out. You can check their videos on The Proper People Youtube channel and their pictures on instagram at theproperpeople. 

Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod. And if you feel like supporting the podcast consider our patreon: patreon.com/gregabandoned

You can get in contact by email: [email protected] 

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 Bill Higley by Mini Vandals.

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

Chasing Bandos Podcast presents Chernobyl Mini-Series. In part 7 we talk with Ukrainian official tour operator Mykhailo Teslenko who has been taking guests to Chernobyl for over 10 years. We discussed the ins and outs of what the tour is like, what is expected and how to customize your Chernobyl experience. You can follow our guest on his instagram page private_chernobyl_guide and if you want to book a private tour with Mykhailo you should visit his website private-chernobyl.guide

The ambient post-apocalyptic music used in this episodes was performed by Lesa Listvy. The album is called Way Home. And you can listen to it on the CryoChamber website cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/way-home

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] 

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

Interview with 18 year old British explorer Dan Howell. We talked about Dan’s entrance to urbex world - it was through a broken window - with the helping hand of his mum. Dan shared his terrifying experience where he came close to double-barreled shotgun and he also cared to explain his close encounter with suncream-ghost. We talked about what to do when a herd of bulls is chasing you away from abandoned location and more. You can check Dan’s gallery on instagram at dan_urbex

Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod. And if you feel like supporting the podcast consider our patreon: patreon.com/gregabandoned

You can get in contact by email: [email protected] 

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 Bill Higley by Mini Vandals.

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

Chasing Bandos Podcast presents Chernobyl Mini-Series. In part 6 we talk with American videographer / cyclist / explorer Lucas Brunelle whose Chernobyl movie called Lucas Brunelle Goes to Chernobyl Part 1 was released on Bicycle Film Festival in 2015. He became a persona non grata in Ukraine and his video of the basement of the hospital, where the firefighter's clothes were kept, might have contributed to the decision for being filled in with sand and sealed off. We talked about his experience and he shared his take on the radiation, traveling to risky places and obviously, Chernobyl.  

The ambient post-apocalyptic music used in this episodes was performed by Lesa Listvy. The album is called Way Home. And you can listen to it on the CryoChamber website cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/way-home

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] 

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

Interview with American explorer Fran. In the part 1 we talked a lot about close encounters with police and security guards. Fran shares how he got into urbex and we discuss his many crazy exploring stories. We also talked about his movie Abandoned Detroit - A City in Neglect documentary. You can see the documentary on the Abandoned Central Youtube channel. If you want to contract Fran, you can find him on his Instagram page at sketchyjawns. 

Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod. And if you feel like supporting the podcast consider our patreon: patreon.com/gregabandoned

You can get in contact by email: [email protected] 

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 Bill Higley by Mini Vandals.

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

Chasing Bandos Podcast presents Chernobyl Mini-Series. In part 5 we talk with Italian explorer Sat who went to Chernobyl in 2020 and had a very unique experience. He did his trip with chernobyllab.com and managed to get himself into the Reactor 4 and the Control Room where it all happened! If you want to contact Sat find him on his Instagram at forgottenwonders. His video from the reactor 4 is available on his Youtube channel: Forgotten Wonders Urbex

The ambient post-apocalyptic music used in this episodes was performed by Lesa Listvy. The album is called Way Home. And you can listen to it on the CryoChamber website cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/way-home

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] 

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

Interview with American explorer Bob from Detroit. Bob shares his personal story of how he kicked off the drug addiction and how urbex helped him on his new life path. We discussed a lot of exploring stories (a lot!) and Bob shared his numerous incredible stories. We talked about his involvement in the Abandoned Detroit - A City in Neglect documentary where he is the main star. You can see the documentary on the Abandoned Central Youtube channel. If you want to contract Bob, you can find him on his Instagram page at detroit_unseen. 

Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod. And if you feel like supporting the podcast consider our patreon: patreon.com/gregabandoned

You can get in contact by email: [email protected] 

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 Bill Higley by Mini Vandals.

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

Chasing Bandos Podcast presents Chernobyl Mini-Series. In part 4 we talk with Oleg Shalashov who is an ex Chernobyl stalker and ex-tour operator. We talked about the stalking sub-culture and where it originated. We discussed the Chernobyl history and stories and Oleg highlights the differences between HBO series and the reality.

The ambient post-apocalyptic music used in this episodes was performed by Lesa Listvy. The album is called Way Home. And you can listen to it on the CryoChamber website cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/way-home

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] 

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

Interview with explorers and preservationists from Hong Kong - Ghost & Nox. HK Urbex consists of 8 explorers whose dedication to preserve history of derelict buildings is truly exceptional. We talked about that special feeling explorers experience. We discussed numerous locations in Hong Kong including Shaw Studios and we touched on some spooky stories. You can find our guests on instagram at hkurbex and YouTube at HK URBEX. 

Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod. And if you feel like supporting the podcast consider our patreon: patreon.com/gregabandoned

You can get in contact by email: [email protected] 

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 Bill Higley by Mini Vandals.

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

Chasing Bandos Podcast presents Chernobyl Mini-Series. In part 3 we talk to John Lindberg who is a radiation and nuclear risk communication expert. He has extensive policy experience, having worked as a policy adviser in the Scottish and European Parliaments, two different environmental think tanks (where his most recent post was UK Director) and with the UK Government. You can find John on his Instagram page at radiationjohn.

The ambient post-apocalyptic music used in this episodes was performed by Lesa Listvy. The album is called Way Home. And you can listen to it on the CryoChamber website cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/way-home

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] 

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