Fascinating People Fascinating Places
Hosted by host · Daniel Mainwaring
5.0from 885 ratings
- 140
- Episodes
- 27
- Transcribed
- 885
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
- 150K
- YouTube views
About Fascinating People Fascinating Places
”Welcome to ’Fascinating People, Fascinating Places,’ the engaging bi-weekly documentary podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through the realms of news, history, politics, religion, and social justice. Join us as we delve into the depths of these critical subjects with leading experts and celebrity guests who bring their unique insights to the table. If you’re passionate about history, news, or social consciousness, this podcast is your essential guide. Discover moving stories and hear firsthand accounts from eyewitnesses to historic events that have shaped our world. We’re dedicated to unearthing the untold narratives and shedding light on vital issues such as history, social justice, and politics. Subscribe now to ’Fascinating People, Fascinating Places’ and be part of our mission to educate, inspire, and empower.”
- Publisher
- Daniel Mainwaring
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 19 Sept 2021
- Latest episode
- 20 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
27 of 140 episodes have a transcript.
20 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
From Cop to Cartel: The Javier Guzman Story
7 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Last Pagan Kingdom in Europe
25 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
King Christian IV: Crown, Canon, and Catastrophe
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From Cop to Cartel: The Javier Guzman Story
Published 20 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] In fact, he wound up writing a book and it was turned into a movie called the infiltrator. He was starting phase two of that investigation called promo money laundering. And I was, selected to become his partner in that investigation. I've never been involved in anything like that. I didn't have any kind of training. But again, they needed a Spanish-speaking agent to communicate. Bob didn't... He understood some and spoke a few words, but he was not very fluent in Spanish, so he needed someone like me. And it was complex. Drug smuggling is basic compared to money laundering. So you have all these Colombian drug lords, they'll have millions and millions and millions of cash in the United States. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Fascinating People Fascinating Places
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- Javier Guzman
- Paul Lockhart
- Margaret Schwartz
- Dr Michael Wert
- Sergey S Radchenko
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 150,055
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 79 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 806 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 90 / 100
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- Quality
- 93
- Social presence
- 90
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 84
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