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.
Urbex 107 - From Rooftop Pool at Kings Park to Cresson prison details and missing autopsy table to losing a finger at abandoned power plant with Hawaiian shirt Matt The Wizzard of Iz (the.iz)
Joining us in the studio is none other than Matt, also known as the Wizzard 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 that sound like they're straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. Picture this: playing high-stakes hide and seek with security guards, spreading Christmas cheer by leaving gifts for fellow explorers in the most unexpected places, and hosting a pool party... on the roof of Kings Park! Yes, you heard that right—nothing says "party" like a pool with a view of the city skyline and a side of trespassing.
But wait, there's more! Ever heard of undercover cops masquerading as urbexers? Matt has, and he's got the inside scoop. Plus, he takes us behind the rusted bars of Cresson Prison, unveils the chilling mystery of the missing autopsy table, and recounts the harrowing tale of spending eight hours hiding in a closet, only to leap out of a second-floor window to escape an angry owner wielding a hammer. Talk about a great escape!
And if you thought Matt's adventures couldn't get any crazier, think again. He'll share the unforgettable tale of how he accidentally chopped off his thumb at an abandoned power plant. Ouch doesn't even begin to cover it!
So, grab your popcorn, buckle up, and prepare to be transported to a world where the extraordinary is just another day in the life of the Wizzard of Iz. This is one episode you won't want to miss!
Instagram: the.iz (https://www.instagram.com/the.iz/)
Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com (http://chasingbandospodcast.com/) or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod (https://www.instagram.com/chasingbandospod/).
You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com (mailto:contact@gregabandoned.com)
Support us by purchasing Abandoned China book (https://jonk-editions.com/produit/abandoned-china/) - fascinating journey into incredible abandoned locations all over China!
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 (https://www.instagram.com/dragonboyac/). Yes/No segment background song Spirit Riders performed by Telecasted and Insta Beat Vixens by half.cool
In this episode we also used few second of John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads and Pretty Lights - Country Roads (Remix) songs.
Listener discretion announcement at the beginning of the episode was done by Adrian Wunderler-Selby (https://www.instagram.com/wunder_photo_/).
15 Mar 2024
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)
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 your seat. But the excitement doesn't end there – be prepared to laugh as Morgan reveals her quirky obsession with cheese and recounts the unexpected encounters with venomous plants and unexpected inhabitants of abandoned structures. Don't miss out on this episode filled with wit, intrigue, and the unyielding spirit of exploration!
Links / Social Media:
Instagram: morgannll (https://www.instagram.com/morgannll/)
Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com (http://chasingbandospodcast.com/) or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod (https://www.instagram.com/chasingbandospod/).
You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com (mailto:contact@gregabandoned.com)
Support us by purchasing Abandoned China book (https://jonk-editions.com/produit/abandoned-china/) - fascinating journey into incredible abandoned locations all over China!
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 (https://www.instagram.com/dragonboyac/). Yes/No segment background song Spirit Riders performed by Telecasted and Insta Beat Vixens by half.cool
In this episode we also used few second of John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads and Pretty Lights - Country Roads (Remix) songs.
Listener discretion announcement at the beginning of the episode was done by Adrian Wunderler-Selby (https://www.instagram.com/wunder_photo_/).
2 Mar 2024
Urbex 105 - American in Europe Alert! A.K.A The Urbex Euro Road Trip with Bobby (detroit_unseen)
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 (https://www.instagram.com/detroit_unseen/)
Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com (http://chasingbandospodcast.com/) or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod (https://www.instagram.com/chasingbandospod/).
You can get in contact by email: contact@gregabandoned.com (mailto:contact@gregabandoned.com)
Support us by purchasing Abandoned China book (https://jonk-editions.com/produit/abandoned-china/) - fascinating journey into incredible abandoned locations all over China!
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 Yes/No segment background song Spirit Riders performed by Telecasted and Insta Beat Vixens by half.cool
Listener discretion announcement at the beginning of the episode was done by Adrian Wunderler-Selby (https://www.instagram.com/wunder_photo_/).
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