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Small Brained American 115 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

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.

Episodes

Ranking Every Country I've Been To (2026 edition)
Ranking Every Country I've Been To (2026 edition) Oct 12, 2026 01:31:34 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/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSAChapters:0:00 Intro0:54 Bahamas2:32 Uzbekistan3:09
I Shouldn't Have Come to Afghanistan
I Shouldn't Have Come to Afghanistan Oct 3, 2026 01:09:58 Chapters:0:00 Intro0:48 Adventure vs Risk in Afghanistan16:34 Crossing from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan40:02 First 48 hours in Afghanistan57:25 First Impressions AfghanistanSupport 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/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.faceb
The Worst Thing About YouTubers
The Worst Thing About YouTubers Sep 28, 2026 00:51:23 Chapters:0:00 Intro0:49 Fake subtitles1:06 Complaining1:17 Diffusing social faux pas1:45 Gambling ads2:33 Jumping on trends7:35 Not posting enough7:42 Letting subs wait for new content7:47 Long intros8:26 Not smoking cigarettes8:51 Videos that are too long9:04 Getting involved in drama11:23 Fake/AI thumbnails20:31 Reaction photos pasted on thumbnails23:02 Sponsors33:51 Not authentic content34:05 P
High Above Bangkok with Seal on Tour
High Above Bangkok with Seal on Tour Sep 21, 2026 01:51:29 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
I've had it with China Sep 14, 2026 00:17:59 Chapters:0:00 Intro1:05 Airport security and the Chinese security stateSupport 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/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/X https://x
Why You Should NEVER Come to China
Why You Should NEVER Come to China Sep 7, 2026 00:57:51 Chapters:0:00 What I like vs dislike about China8:09 Internet14:52 China's potential as a tourist destination19:33 Apps25:51 You're as useless as a child33:03 Why I like China46:41 FoodSupport 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/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Face
How I Became a Communist in China
How I Became a Communist in China Sep 1, 2026 00:20:09 Chapters:0:00 Intro and story of Nanjiecun2:09 Thoughts on Nanjiecun and communismSupport 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/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/
Ranking Every City in the World I've Been To
Ranking Every City in the World I've Been To Aug 24, 2026 00:51:53 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/sbpChapters:0:00 Intro0:31 Arusha, Tanzania3:05 Atlanta, US4:13 Austin, US5:50 Baghdad, Iraq6:33 Bali, Indonesia8:37 Bangkok, Thailand11:40 Budapest, Hungary12:04 Buenos Aires, Argentina13:19 Cairo, Egypt14:31 Chengdu, China15:10 Chicago, US
How I Hitchhiked Solo to Tibet
How I Hitchhiked Solo to Tibet Aug 17, 2026 00:53:31 Chapters:0:00 Intro1:34 Meeting Mike Okay and visiting Chongqing20:47 Hitchhiking to TibetFull length vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxX4ckmmi4Support 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/smallbrainedamericanFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbr
Day Drinking in China with Mike Okay
Day Drinking in China with Mike Okay Aug 13, 2026 01:49:21 Follow @mikekoay on YouTubeChapters:0:00 Intro2:04 Catching up with Mike and talking about life as travel YouTubers9:03 My travels in Taiwan and China15:31 Nuance of being a YouTuber vs Journalist21:36 Mike's travels in China28:07 Discussing the video we made together36:36 Mike's plans to travel in the US plus American tipping culture45:45 Travel plans for 2026 and old travel stories1:17:0
"Don't call me racist but..." | Ranking Your Worst Travel Takes
"Don't call me racist but..." | Ranking Your Worst Travel Takes Aug 10, 2026 01:00:53 Chapters:0:00 Intro0:28 Take 1 - China vs Taiwan1:43 Take 2 - Don't call me racist2:08 Take 3 - I'm driving across the country3:39 Take 4 - Digital Nomads14:43 Take 5 - Group Trips15:21 Take 6 - Budget traveling19:59 Take 7 - Cruises24:51 Take 8 - India27:18 Take 9 - Airports28:03 Take 10 - Capsule Hotels31:02 Take 11 - Western Europe33:33 Take 12 - Middle East36:55 Take 13 - Eating Local37:41 Tak
I Reenacted the Chinese Civil War with Mike Okay
I Reenacted the Chinese Civil War with Mike Okay Aug 5, 2026 00:55:11 Chapters:0:00 Intro1:07 First time in Taiwan9:21 Traveling to Mainland China27:39 China vs the West (US)43:08 Meeting Mike Okay for the civil war reenactmentMain Channel Vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2pkDQ1mCWASupport 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/smallbrainedamer

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