This week on Drop A Pin we have on Jake, one of Donnie's friends from his China days. Jake joins us to tell the story about how he and a group of friends found a dead body while out in Inner Mongolia. Then Donnie and Chaps do a deep dive on Inner Mongolia in this weeks Gettin' Cultured segment. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Show Start (00:00:30) - Pre Boarding (00:04:34) - Jake Joins The Show (00:23:00) - Finding A Dead Body (00:48:54) - DJ Spenny (00:55:08) - A Word From Our Sponsors (00:57:38) - Gettin' Cultured on Inner Mongolia Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code PIN Visit https://NOBULLproject.com and use code DROPAPIN for 35% off your entire FIRST order. 
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This Week on Drop A Pin we are coming to you from a hotel room in Istanbul with one of the baldstoolies, Jeremy Phelps, who you will see in Baldstool Season 2. Jeremy is from Boston so he is here to give us his thoughts on Istanbul and Cappadocia, and to overall give a sense of what's to come in Baldstool Season 2. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Show Start (00:15:17) - Cappadocia (00:30:19) - A Word From Our Sponsors (00:38:03) - Istanbul Facts (00:54:14) - Baldstool Season 2 Visit https://nobullproject.com and use code DROPAPIN for 35% off your entire FIRST order. Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code PIN Become a Fora Advisor today at https://Foratravel.com/wonton 📍 Listen Now: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-a-pin/id1773703211 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31NNzfeA0tEfKE9LpqycFN?si=5dc8e774513e4458 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DropAPinShow Follow Drop A Pin! IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedropapinshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/DropAPinShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedropapinshow Follow The Wonton Don! IG: thewontondon TikTok: thewontondon X: @donniedoesworld FB: https://www.facebook.com/DonnieDoes/ Follow Uncle Chaps! IG: @unclechaps TikTok: @unclechaps X: @UncleChaps

This week on Drop A Pin we are recapping our trip featured in our new series Daytripping. We break down our trip to the American Southwest and then talk about what Chap's learned about the Grand Canyon during his time in seminary and how prostitution helped shape the American West! Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com promo code PIN. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code DROP https://BlueChew.com Timestamps: 00:00:51 -Recapping Daytripping 01:02:29 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:05:03 - More Grand Canyon Talk 📍 Listen Now: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-a-pin/id1773703211 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31NNzfeA0tEfKE9LpqycFN?si=5dc8e774513e4458 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DropAPinShow Follow Drop A Pin! IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedropapinshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/DropAPinShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedropapinshow Follow The Wonton Don! IG: thewontondon TikTok: thewontondon X: @donniedoesworld FB: https://www.facebook.com/DonnieDoes/ Follow Uncle Chaps! IG: @unclechaps TikTok: @unclechaps X: @UncleChaps

Disclaimer: This Episode Was Recorded on January 30th 2026 This week on Drop A Pin we are joined by friend of the program Chris Bader a local comedian and his father to talk about his birthplace Iran. We talk about their personal experiences and thoughts on the current situation going on in the country and how they have seen the country change over the course of their lifetimes. Timestamps: (00:00:35) - Preboarding (00:01:37) - Donnie's Going to the Super Bowl (00:04:39) - Chris and Bijan join the show (01:11:35) - Gettin' Cultured Visit https://nobullproject.com and use code DROPAPIN for 35% off your entire FIRST order. Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com promo code PIN. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code DROP https://BlueChew.com 📍 Listen Now: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-a-pin/id1773703211 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31NNzfeA0tEfKE9LpqycFN?si=5dc8e774513e4458 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DropAPinShow Follow Drop A Pin! IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedropapinshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/DropAPinShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedropapinshow Follow The Wonton Don! IG: thewontondon TikTok: thewontondon X: @donniedoesworld FB: https://www.facebook.com/DonnieDoes/ Follow Uncle Chaps! IG: @unclechaps TikTok: @unclechaps X: @UncleChaps

This week on Drop A Pin we are sending Uncle Chaps on his first ever solo abroad content trip! Donnie walks us through how he personally has planned his trips and we pick a location for Chaps to go. After that Kate joins the show to give Chaps some places to check out while he is on his adventure! Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Show Start (00:01:41) - Donnie's Solo Travel Horror Stories (00:20:07) - Chaps Books His Trip (00:41:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors (00:56:08) - Kate Plans Chaps' Excursions Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com promo code PIN. Become a Fora Advisor today at https://Foratravel.com/wonton GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. 
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This week on Drop A Pin we are diving into one of the most divisive topics in the travel work: All Inclusive resorts. Donnie talks about his most recent trip to Cancun that reinforced his negative opinion of the popular travel destination. We are joined by Dante, Eddie, Mikey Bets and Miresh Patel who all have varying experiences/beliefs on All Inclusive resorts and Cancun. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Show Start (00:01:03) - Snowblowing (00:05:06) - All Inclusive Talk (00:11:21) - Chaps Experiences At All Inclusive’s (00:23:19) - Donnies Cancun Trip (00:42:57) - Viva La Cruise (00:47:54) - A word rom our sponsors (00:54:16) - Eddie (01:03:27) - Miresh and Mikey (01:13:34) - Dante Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com promo code PIN. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/q2t3jrra #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. 
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This week on Drop A Pin we spoke with Mykhailo Polyakov, the American Tourist who was arrested for illegally traveling to North Sentinel Island in an attempt to capture on camera the isolated indigenous Sentinelese tribe. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the personal experiences of a guest who illegally traveled to North Sentinel Island. Drop A Pin and its hosts do not condone, support, or encourage these actions in any way, nor do we encourage anyone to attempt to visit restricted or protected locations. North Sentinel Island is legally off-limits, and these restrictions exist to protect both the Indigenous Sentinelese people and outside visitors. This conversation is presented solely for educational, journalistic, and storytelling purposes. We believe the guest’s experience is a unique case that raises important questions about travel ethics, curiosity, risk, and responsibility. Listeners should not interpret this episode as an endorsement of illegal or dangerous travel. We strongly encourage responsible, lawful, and ethical travel at all times. Timestamps: (00:00:38) - Pre Boarding (00:05:58) - Interview with Mishka (00:07:01) - How did he get to NSL (00:14:29) - The Coke can and coconut (00:22:09) - Second Trip (00:26:26) - Indian Jail (00:29:42) - Reactions/Blowback (00:34:40) - Regrets (00:47:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors (00:51:17) - North Sentinel Island Discussion (01:02:42) - Pathology Fact Check GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code DROP https://BlueChew.com Become a Fora Advisor today at https://Foratravel.com/wonton 
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Nick and KB are BACK on the show, this time to break down Rediscovering MEMPHIS! The boys talk about their experiences filming the latest episode of Rediscovering America. We talk the blues, conversations that didn't make the final cut, and everyones thoughts on the Mississippi delta. Be sure to watch the latest episode of Rediscovering America and also check out our new friend Mohammed on IG @sapphire.esmod ! Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Episode Start (00:06:24) - Memphis (00:17:37) - Drum Shop/Gong Chamber (00:21:59) - Dyers Burgers (00:25:59) - Peabody Hotel (00:39:15) - Earnestine & Hazel's (00:47:19) - Shack Up Inn (01:05:29) - A Word From Our Sponsors (01:10:54) - Rediscovering America Q&A GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code DROP https://BlueChew.com 📍 Listen Now: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-a-pin/id1773703211 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31NNzfeA0tEfKE9LpqycFN?si=5dc8e774513e4458 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DropAPinShow Follow Drop A Pin! IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedropapinshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/DropAPinShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedropapinshow Follow The Wonton Don! IG: thewontondon TikTok: thewontondon X: @donniedoesworld FB: https://www.facebook.com/DonnieDoes/ Follow Uncle Chaps! IG: @unclechaps TikTok: @unclechaps X: @UncleChaps