Joining us in the studio is none other than Matt, also known as the Wizard of Iz—yes, with one Z! This urban explorer isn't your average adventurer; he's more like the Indiana Jones of abandoned spaces, except he trades the fedora for a Hawaiian shirt and the whip for a sense of mischief. In this mind-bending episode, Matt regales us with stories t…

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 es…

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…

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 B…

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…

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 Fa…

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…

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 …

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 n…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 …

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 sh…

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 ac…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 (x…

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 t…

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…

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 Off…

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 wa…

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, …

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 hydroe…

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 f…

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 experie…

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 ser…

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 …

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 o…

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 th…

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…

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 na…

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.…

Embark on an extraordinary urbex adventure as we welcome Dave, widely known as Freaktography, a renowned Canadian urban explorer from Ontario, to the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast. Join us as Dave takes us on a thrilling exploration of the iconic abandoned power plant located beneath the majestic Niagara Falls, a location now transformed into a muse…

Prepare for a thrilling and entertaining episode as we welcome Alex, an American urbex explorer and photographer from New Jersey, also known as Dragonboyac, to the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast. Join us as we embark on a deep dive into the UrbEx community, with Alex taking on the role of a social commentator and Instagram Reels aficionado. Alex, acc…

Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween special as we dive into the world of abandoned funeral homes with Caitlin, an American urban explorer known as resurrection_caitie, on the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast. Join us as we explore the eerie and haunting realm of these forgotten places, where caskets, decomposed bodies, and urns with human remains …

Step into the ring and join us for a thrilling bonus episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast. In this special installment, we dive into the aftermath of an exciting boxing match that took place in an abandoned gym. Join us as we gather with Nick Urbex Ninja, who not only witnessed the fight but also played a key role in organizing the event. Ji…

Get ready for an electrifying bonus episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we bring you the ultimate clash in the urbex world. Join us as two American urban explorers, Jimmy 'Jim Jam' Peterman and Keeper of The Second, step into the ring for a thrilling boxing match in an abandoned boxing arena. Jimmy and Keeper, both previously featured on…

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we embark on a thrilling adventure with renowned urban explorer and author, Moses Gates. Join us as Moses takes us on a captivating journey through his incredible experiences, from climbing the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral and ringing its bell to scaling the magnificent Gre…

Join us for an exciting episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we dive into the world of urban exploration with a special guest, K Enagonio, the host of the No Tracers UrbEx podcast. K is not only an American urban explorer but also a talented musician, being a member of the heavy metal bands Matriarchs and Chasing Satellites. In this episo…

Join us for a special bonus episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we sit down with John Kramer and Ben Kees, the creative minds behind the exciting project called "Electric Rust: Abandoned Power Plant Documentary." This fascinating documentary aims to delve into the history of the Philadelphia Electric Co, exploring the abandoned power pla…

In this captivating episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast, we are joined by Bradley Garrett, a renowned social geographer, explorer, and photographer based at University College Dublin. With his extensive experience in urban exploration, Bradley takes us on a thrilling journey through the hidden depths and heights of London. From his early da…

In this thrilling episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast, we are joined by the adventurous Adrian Ledezma, also known as abandoned_dallas. Adrian takes us on a wild journey through his urban exploration experiences, sharing some truly jaw-dropping stories. The episode kicks off with Adrian recounting his daring exploration of Joe Exotic's, inf…

Join us on the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we embark on an exhilarating adventure with Max Boncina, an acclaimed American urban explorer and photographer. Max has traversed the globe, exploring abandoned locations and capturing their haunting beauty through his lens. In this captivating episode, Max takes us deep beneath the bustling streets of…

Join us on the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast as we embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the fascinating landscapes of Louisiana. Our guests, Krist and Nathan Norsworthy, are American explorers hailing from New Orleans, and they are about to share their extensive knowledge of the local culture, history, and u…

Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Chasing Bandos Urbex Podcast, featuring the infamous urban explorer from Rochester, NY, Bill Finan, in a thrilling quiz showdown! Hosted by Greg Abandoned, this episode brings together three teams of explorers to test their knowledge about Bill Finan and his notorious urban exploration adventures. In thi…

In this captivating episode, we dive into the intriguing world of Brian Henry, a Baltimore-based explorer and experimental art photographer. Known for his unique focus on nude male photography within abandoned places, Brian's work captures ethereal portraits of individuals blending into the haunting decay of forgotten spaces. Join us as Brian share…

In this captivating episode, we have the privilege of delving into the remarkable life and adventures of John Law, an esteemed American urban explorer and co-founder of the legendary San Francisco Suicide Club and Burning Man. With a passion for climbing that ignited during his youth, John has spent over 40 years fearlessly exploring hidden locatio…