Oct 13 2024 119 mins
In the premiere episode of Drop A Pin, Barstool's foreign correspondent, The Wonton Don, and co-host Uncle Chaps dive headfirst into one of the most intense and fascinating stories from the Middle East—Syria. Their guest is Sam Godwin, who while on a mission to visit every country in the world, was accused of being an American spy and jailed in Damascus for 9 weeks! Stay tuned for more crazy stories from around the globe!
Chapters:
(00:00 - 14:03) Intro
(14:03 - 1:11:53) Interview with Sam Goodwin
(1:11:53 - 1:36:55) Talkin' Syria!
(1:36:55 - 1:55:04) Gettin' Cultured!
(1:55:04 - 1:57:37) Outro
Sam recounts his terrifying experience of being detained in the war-torn country and how that harrowing ordeal shaped his outlook on life and fueled his quest to visit every country on Earth. With humor, depth, and insight, the hosts unpack the resilience it takes to turn such a traumatic experience into a transformative one, as Sam details the highs and lows of his adventures across 195 countries.
Later in the episode, the show’s "Getting Cultured" segment kicks off with Barstool's own Hannah Montoya and Annika, who bring their travel curiosity to the table. They fire off questions to Donnie and Chaps about the oddest travel customs he’s encountered, his tips for staying safe while exploring dangerous regions, and what keeps him motivated to continue traveling despite the risks.