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Misfits and Rejects

Chapin Kreuter
Travel
Mexico
Personal Growth
Mental Health
Surfing
Fear
California
Germany
Entrepreneurship
Russia
Costa Rica
Real Estate
Cedar Path Expeditions
Life In Mexico
Cycling
Cocktail Business
Ukraine
Nosara
Shift Esperanza
Homesteading

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 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 ... more

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!Show notes: What Phill’s Do... more

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!Show notes: Don... more

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!Show Notes: Donate on Patreon, Buy a Misfits and Rejects T-Shirt.

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Phill Campbell
Australian expat, YouTube creator of What Phill's Doing
What Phill's Doing
Episode: M&R Episode 282: Phill Campbell moves his family to Venezuela.
Matt Whitley
Bike Packer
Episode: M&R Episode 281: Cycling from Vietnam back to London with Matt Whitley.
Chris Carter
Professional wrestler and known as Mr. Change Man. Originally from Texas, currently thriving in the Mexican wrestling scene.
Episode: M&R Episode 279: American, Chris Carter joins Mexican Lucha Libre.
Dustin Hein
Old friend of the host and expat living in Nosara, Costa Rica
Shift Esperanza
Episode: M&R Episode 278: American, Dustin Hein moves his family to Nosara, Costa Rica.
Brenden Margieson
Professional free surfer, ecologist, and avid bird watcher
Episode: M&R Episode 276: Australian professional surfer Brenden "Margo" Margieson gets a second chance at pro surfing at 52.
Eric Uhrynowski
Founder of LuckyCocktails.mx
LuckyCocktails.mx
Episode: M&R Episode 275: American Expat Eric Uhrynowski is starting a craft cocktail business in Mexico.
Anthony Uzarowski
A full-time writer, vagabond, and author of 'An Adventurer's Heart'
Episode: M&R Episode 274: Cycling one-thousand-miles through France to find freedom with Anthony Uzarowski.
Keely Stawicki
Podcaster and entrepreneur.
Tacos and Tattoos podcast
Episode: M&R Episode 272: Finding freedom through fear and a new life in Mexico with Keely Stawicki.
Rori Ugarte
Homesteader living in Ensenada, Mexico
Our Baja Homestead
Episode: M&R Episode 271: Rori Ugarte is Homesteading with her family in the Ensenada Mexico

Host

Chapin Cruder
Host of Misfits and Rejects; associated with Misfits and Rejects across multiple episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Fabulous and insightful podcast

    Chapin is a first class interviewer! I really enjoy the variety of the guests he brings in, his interviewing style, and the conversations! Look forward to the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daffodili
    United States5 years ago
  • Episode 222

    What the..?? Vampire Romance Dystopia is a thing? Listened in for the insight on self publishing. Learnt a few things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rusty Rhythm
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast from an AMAZING HUMAN ⚡️⚡️

    Chapin is the REAL DEAL ⚡️⚡️⚡️ I have known him for many years and his podcast is FIRST RATE ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🔥💯🔥💯🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Mac 1010
    United States6 years ago
  • Info I need

    This is the podcast I needed but didn’t know existed. Great interviews and great info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    victoriasquare
    United States6 years ago
  • Very interesting interviews!!

    I love this podcast, Chapin brings on a plethora of interesting individuals that will both inspire and entertain you! I highly recommend giving it a listen 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitko Karshovski
    United States6 years ago

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Audiences appreciate the sense of community, encouragement to pursue dreams, and the broad geographic perspectives shared by guests.
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Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and the variety of guests, calling the conversations insightful and inspiring.

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M&R Episode 283: Exploring Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Gooch.
Q: If you could speak to someone hesitant about taking that first leap, what would you say to inspire them?
The core message is to take the first step; once you begin, opportunities reveal themselves, and the world seems to conspire to help you along the way.
M&R Episode 283: Exploring Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Gooch.
Q: What are your thoughts on the potential impact of tourism if your channel draws more people to these regions before roads change the landscape?
He voices a cautious stance: tourism can bring much-needed income but risks overwhelming fragile cultures; he advocates for responsible storytelling that documents and respects local communities while acknowledging the inevitability of change with infrastructure like roads.
M&R Episode 283: Exploring Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Gooch.
Q: What was the experience of observing and engaging with nomadic cultures like in the Wakhan Corridor, and how did the environment shape your storytelling?
Gooch shares the importance of access, the deep sense of community among guides and locals, the brutal mountain conditions, and how the harsh environment underscored the human connections that made the voyage possible.
M&R Episode 283: Exploring Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Gooch.
Q: Take us through that last ten years of starting to cut the cord from real estate and how you funded adventures along the way.
He describes a tough but rewarding road, bouncing between jobs, outsourcing money through pre-production, working in a restaurant to rebuild, and gradually shifting toward adventure filmmaking and TV production work that funded further expeditions.
M&R Episode 283: Exploring Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Gooch.
Q: Let's dive into that because I have a few questions about your path and what you did after leaving real estate.
Gooch explains that the move was a slow build inspired by seeing others pursue passion projects, a Banff festival moment that sparked the dream, and a decision to start with a podcast to test storytelling before scaling up into larger films and a production company.

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What is Misfits and Rejects about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on immersive conversations with expats, travelers, entrepreneurs, and adventurers who have carved out non-traditional lives. Episodes explore long-term travel, world-spanning experiences, and microcosms of culture, often highlighting practicalities like budgeting, gear, and logistics, as well as the emotional and mindset shifts needed to live freely on the road or abroad. A notable strength is the host's ability to draw out vivid personal stories—from border crossings and remote communities to entrepreneurial pivots—while weighing the trade-offs of documenting life for social media and the meaning of independence in a global lifestyle. The mix of travel odysseys, entrepreneurship, and inspirational transformation makes it a... more

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2. Matt Whitley
3. Chris Carter
4. Dustin Hein
5. Brenden Margieson
6. Eric Uhrynowski
7. Anthony Uzarowski
8. Keely Stawicki

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