Follow me into the lifestyles of expats, travelers, entrepreneurs, and adventurers. You'll hear about how they escaped the rat race and what they're doing to keep the dream alive. Enjoy!
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In Episode 284, I spoke with Branden Joy from the YouTube channel Joy Of Endurance. Branden rode a kite buggy across Mongolia using just the wind to power his adventure. Enjoy!
In Episode 283, I sat down with Gooch — aka Alex Ugarte — creator of the YouTube channel Life with Gooch, where he explores places like India, Nepal, and Afghanistan. Most recently, he trekked deep into Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor in search of the nomadic people who still roam the region today. After hearing our conversation, you’ll definitely want to see what he experienced firsthand. I’ve linked his channel below. Enjoy!
In Episode 282 I spoke with Phill Campbell. He recently moved his family from Australia to Venezuela. In our episode we talk about why he moved and what life is currently like after everything changed on Jan 3, 2026. Enjoy!
In Episode 281 I spoke Matt Whitley. Matt has been cycling for over 300 days from Vietnam back to London. He take us through his experience in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan describing stories of kindness and curiosity. Enjoy!
In Episode 280 you hear from me, Chapin Kreuter, your host. I talk about my life here in Mexico over the last few years with the all ups and downs life has to offer. Enjoy!
In Episode 279, I spoke with Chris Carter, Mr. Change Man. Chris is a professional Luchador (wrestler) living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He is originally from Texas and grew up loving the WWE. Now he lives full-time in Mexico and wrestles all over the country. Enjoy!
In Episode 278 I spoke with my old friend Dustin Hein. He recently moved his family to Nosara, Costa Rica to escape the rat race in the States and give his son a better life. We spoke about his concerns with the congestion and pollution in Southern California and what Costa Rica offers his son that the U.S. does not. Enjoy!
In Episode 277, I spoke with Frank Eastham. Frank is an American who is moving his wife and three children to Russia for a new start. He owns his own software company and is looking to level up multiple aspects of his business and life. He calls this move a special hack he’s used in the past to give himself the time he needs to focus and reconnect with what's important to him. Enjoy!
In Episode 276 I sat down with Benden “MARGO” Margieson. His surfing career spanned through the late 80s and into the early 2000s with a style that was easy on the eyes and uniquely his own. He was one of he first “free surfers” to get paid just to surf and get photos. The original influences. However, when his surfing career ended and the office job began, he sank into a deep depression. In this episode, we talk about all the good, the bad and the ugly years and how now at 52 he is back where he belongs, in the ocean getting paid to be a free surfer. Enjoy!
In Episode 275 I spoke with Eric Uhrynowski. Eric is an American Expat living in Mexico with his family. His story takes him all over the world in search of something specific. After twenty-five years of searching, he found something special in Punta Mita, Mexico. Now he’s growing a craft cocktail business and planting more roots in a place where he finally fits. Enjoy!
In Episode 274 I spoke with Anthony Uzarowski. He is a full-time writer and a vagabond. He writes biographies about the actors from the golden era of cinema. In today’s episode, we discussed breaking free from family and finding freedom on a one-thousand-mile bicycle ride through France. Enjoy!
In Episode 273 I caught up with Tex. He’s a big wave surfer and reformed marijuana smuggler from the nineties. We talked about how he got into smuggling and what the smuggling scene was like back in the day. Enjoy!
In Episode 272 I spoke with Keely Stawichi. Keely had reached her goal at the age of 30. She had a successful vintage consignment shop in a piece of commercial real estate she owned. However, by 2020 when COVID hit the stress of life became unbearable and her health took a turn for the worse. She chose to take a trip to Zihuatanejo Mexico for a reboot. Listen to hear what happened and why she decided to stay. Enjoy!
In Episode 271 I spoke with Rori Ugarte. Rori and her husband are homesteading in the mountains outside of Ensenada Mexico. They have chosen to raise their family off the grid and you can follow their adventure at OurBajaHomestead.com. Enjoy!
In Episode 270 I spoke with Christa Goodale. Christa is raising her children in Cuernavaca Mexico while getting certified as an EMDR Therapist. She has battled with her own anxiety disorder since high school and wants to help others as much as possible. Listen to her describe what took her to Mexico and the work she’s done to help herself. Enjoy!
In Episode 269 I spoke with Kellsie Forbes. Kellsie leads expeditions around the world helping people alleviate their stress, depression, and anxiety while reconnecting with themselves, others, and nature. She is currently hosting expeditions in the Albanian Alps. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot. Enjoy!
In Episode 268 I spoke with Sean Gillespie. Sean moved to Mexico to ensure a brighter future. His observations of American politics and analysis of the American economy led him to believe it’s only a matter of time before there’s an implosion. His concerns led him to seek a life in Mexico where since his arrival all of his health issues have been resolved and his life has taken a turn for the better. Enjoy!
In Episode 267 I spoke with Maria Lucent. Maria was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and Celiacs 8 years ago. Doctors also told her she may have Multiple Sclerosis as well. These diagnoses sent her on an eight-year journey in Peru where she is now symptom-free from everything. Here is how she did it. Enjoy!
In Episode 266 I spoke with my old friend Tague Hurley. I bumped into him randomly down here in Mexico which always gives me a sense I’m in the right place at the right time. We caught up on the last ten years and discussed his travels, life, and how he deals with his fears. Enjoy! Show notes: Tagues walk on the Camino de Santiago, Tagues walk on the PCT, Episode 025 with Legend, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt
In Episode 265 I give an update on this last year spent living in Mexico. Plus how I’ve challenged myself in big waves and my systematic approach to facing my fears. Enjoy!
In Episode 264 I spoke with Noah Rashid. Noah’s a first-time traveler cutting his teeth with me in Mexico before he heads out on a three to five-year adventure. If you’re a first-time traveler this is a must listen. If you’re an experienced traveler this episode will bring back a lot of fun memories. Enjoy!
In Episode 263 I spoke with Nettie and Dave the Climbing Backpackers. They have set off on a rock climbing adventure with a budget of just 10 British Pounds per day each. Their goal is to travel at least for the next two years rock climbing everything they can throughout India and Southeast Asia. Enjoy!
In Episode 262 I spoke with Marisol Camacho. She is the host of the Roaming The Now Podcast which focuses on expat life in Mexico and around the world. She lives in a beautiful town called Malinalco. It’s a Pueblo Magico here in Mexico. Enjoy!Show notes: Roaming The Now Podcast, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt, Chapin@misfitsandrejects.com
In Episode 261 I spoke with Scott Haynes. Scott’s an expat living deep in mainland Mexico who talks us through a peyote adventure he had while traveling through the desert. Enjoy! Show notes: Scott Haynes bookkeeping, Famous Book Summaries, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt
In Episode 260 I give an update on my new life in Mexico. Enjoy! Show Notes: Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt, Invert Containers, Episode 252 Jared Keott Founder/CEO at Invert, Episode 245, Episode 256, Misfits and Rejects on Youtube, Chapin@misfitsandrejects.com
