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Small Brained American

Over the course of my travels I’ve met tons of amazing people with even more amazing stories. Here you’ll find some of those stories. And the occasional solo rant from me. Hope you enjoy.

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  • Monday · 51 min

    Ranking Every City in the World I've Been To

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Arusha, Tanzania 3:05 Atlanta, US 4:13 Austin, US 5:50 Baghdad, Iraq 6:33 Bali, Indonesia 8:37 Bangkok, Thailand 11:40 Budapest, Hungary 12:04 Buenos Aires, Argentina 13:19 Cairo, Egypt 14:31 Chengdu, China 15:10 Chicago, US 15:21 Chongqing, China 16:54 Delhi, India 17:43 Florence, Italy 19:39 Fukuoka, Japan 21:26 Hanoi, Vietnam 22:14 Hiroshima, Japan 24:17 Hargeisa, Somaliland 25:55 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 26:20 Hong Kong 27:13 Houston, US 28:04 Istanbul, Turkey 28:51 Kashgar, China 29:24 Kyiv, Ukraine 29:50 Los Angeles, US 31:00 Lahore, Pakistan 31:36 London, England 32:20 Lviv, Ukraine 33:05 Madinah, Saudi Arabia 33:44 Medellín, Colombia 34:19 Nairobi, Kenya 34:53 Nashville, US 35:44 New York, US 37:10 Osaka, Japan 38:32 Paris, France 39:25 Portland, US 39:48 Rome, Italy 40:10 Salt Lake City, US 40:41 San Antonio, US 40:51 Sapporo, Japan 42:57 Seattle, US 43:31 Seoul, South Korea 44:06 Seville, Spain 44:33 Taipei, Taiwan 45:08 Tijuana, Mexico 45:38 Tokyo, Japan 47:16 Tulum, Mexico 47:34 Venice, Italy 47:49 Washington DC, US 49:14 Doha, Qatar 50:01 Ranking the S-tier cities Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • August 17 · 53 min

    How I Hitchhiked Solo to Tibet

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:34 Meeting Mike Okay and visiting Chongqing 20:47 Hitchhiking to Tibet Full length vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxX4ckmmi4 Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • August 13 · 1 hr 49 min

    Day Drinking in China with Mike Okay

    Follow @mikekoay on YouTube Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:04 Catching up with Mike and talking about life as travel YouTubers 9:03 My travels in Taiwan and China 15:31 Nuance of being a YouTuber vs Journalist 21:36 Mike's travels in China 28:07 Discussing the video we made together 36:36 Mike's plans to travel in the US plus American tipping culture 45:45 Travel plans for 2026 and old travel stories 1:17:04 Content, streaming, and jobs before content Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • August 10 · 1 hr

    "Don't call me racist but..." | Ranking Your Worst Travel Takes

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Take 1 - China vs Taiwan 1:43 Take 2 - Don't call me racist 2:08 Take 3 - I'm driving across the country 3:39 Take 4 - Digital Nomads 14:43 Take 5 - Group Trips 15:21 Take 6 - Budget traveling 19:59 Take 7 - Cruises 24:51 Take 8 - India 27:18 Take 9 - Airports 28:03 Take 10 - Capsule Hotels 31:02 Take 11 - Western Europe 33:33 Take 12 - Middle East 36:55 Take 13 - Eating Local 37:41 Take 14 - Making friends abroad 38:11 Take 15 - Japan 40:52 Take 16 - Packing underwear/socks 44:21 Take 17 - Italy 45:26 Take 18 - Travelers 48:28 Take 19 - Truth about Japan Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • August 5 · 55 min

    I Reenacted the Chinese Civil War with Mike Okay

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 First time in Taiwan 9:21 Traveling to Mainland China 27:39 China vs the West (US) 43:08 Meeting Mike Okay for the civil war reenactment Main Channel Vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2pkDQ1mCWA Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • August 3 · 35 min

    Craziest People I Met Traveling

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:23 English woman made me sign my life away 6:08 Crazy Dutch lady at the Russia/Ukraine border 10:58 A “trip” with random guys I met in the US 18:47 Learning about odd Somali traditions 25:41 A weirdo in Portland Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • July 27 · 47 min

    My Travel Pet Peeves Part II

    Get 15% off your order with Midwest Grow Kits 🍄 https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:38 TSA 16:26 Tech Companies 34:38 Airlines Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • July 20 · 34 min

    I Went Full Redneck for the 4th of July

    Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 It's difficult to film in America 3:45 Filming the vlog 17:36 My complicated feelings towards America Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • July 17 · 21 min

    Retardmaxxing in America's Most Hated Region 🇺🇸

    Get 15% off your mushroom grow kit-https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.... The 40 minute, extended cut video is live on Patreon right now. Join to get early access to every video, 60+ extended cuts, and uncensored content. / smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook / realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram / smallbrainedamerican X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • July 16 · 41 min

    I Made some American Propaganda ✨

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro discussion about the US 11:35 First Reel 24:09 Second Reel 25:38 Third Reel 32:48 Fourth Reel 34:38 Fifth Reel Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • July 6 · 1 hr 37 min

    How I Traveled the World with No Money

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Traveling when I was younger and moving to Japan 30:37 Covid hits, working random jobs, and traveling across the US 1:18:09 Starting TikTok 1:29:16 Starting YouTube Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • June 29 · 21 min

    AVOID These Countries (visit these instead)

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:19 Worst Value 8:37 Best Value Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • June 22 · 31 min

    Atlanta has the WORST Airport in the World

    Checkout Midwest Grow Kits -https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:02 Arriving at the Atlanta airport from Japan 11:41 The Atlanta airport is a sh*t show Fine Day's Burger Hakodate, Japan: https://share.google/sbBxSO2aeL2mbxU68 https://www.instagram.com/finedays_burger/ Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • June 15 · 45 min

    How to Travel Sh*thole Countries

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Checkout Midwest Grow Kits - https://midwestgrowkits.referralrock.com/l/1SMALLBRAIN36/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:17 Lesson 1 22:00 Lesson 2 30:12 Lesson 3 36:23 Lesson 4 40:19 Lesson 5 41:18 Lesson 6 Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • June 8 · 54 min

    Meanest (and friendliest) Countries

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  • June 1 · 1 hr 5 min

    Japan Makes NO Sense

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Shoes 10:37 Trash 16:29 Awareness 19:30 Outside Food and Drinks 27:23 Tipping 33:29 Websites, TV, and Books 39:06 Charging Devices 48:07 Hierarchy of Rules Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • May 25 · 57 min

    My US Cities Tier List

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Chicago 1:54 San Diego 2:44 Indianapolis 5:34 Washington DC 9:33 Seattle 17:56 Denver 18:35 Charleston 19:33 Boston 20:04 Nashville 21:49 Las Vegas 26:51 West Virginia 28:42 San Francisco 30:04 Spokane 32:52 Portland 35:40 Atlanta 37:19 Houston 38:03 Austin 39:42 Dallas 43:18 Phoenix 43:30 San Antonio 43:57 Miami 44:30 New York 46:08 Los Angeles Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ X https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA

  • May 18 · 43 min

    Japan is Not For Everyone

    Download SAILY in your app store and use our code sbp at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/sbp Chapters: 0:00 Intro rant on tourists in Japan 7:34 Lesson 1 19:30 Lesson 2 27:20 Lesson 3 29:32 Lesson 4 Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ Twitter https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ My gear: DJI Osmo Action 6 https://amzn.to/4umNjBQ DJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3KkYo4c Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-brained-pod/id1724261259

  • May 11 · 42 min

    Okinawa: The Bastard Child of Japan

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sbp Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Reflecting on Okinawa 13:22 Filming the vlog 35:54 Visiting the military base Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ Twitter https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ My gear: DJI Osmo Action 6 https://amzn.to/4umNjBQ DJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3KkYo4c Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-brained-pod/id1724261259

  • May 4 · 59 min

    Why You Should Visit Japan in Winter

    Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Recapping travels in Africa 6:11 Skiing/Snowboarding culture 12:29 Variety of Japanese foods 21:29 My skiing accidents 28:57 Winter + ski season in Japan 43:03 Long term travel and content Rob's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8XVuv3H7KnA63soUtbz7Q Support the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamerican Follow the show ⬇️ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/ Twitter https://x.com/SmallBrainedUSA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamerican Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.store My website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv My blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/ My gear: DJI Osmo Action 6 https://amzn.to/4umNjBQ DJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3KkYo4c Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-brained-pod/id1724261259

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