The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

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Robert Young Pelton

10 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Once again, with political assassination back in the news, Colombia is overwhelmed with violence. Pelton knows the country well and thought it timely to revisit one of his films made 25 years ago. Not much has changed. Creating a documentary is tough. Creating one on the fly, without a script, across a large and dangerous nation is even more challenging. When Discovery asked Robert Young Pelton to turn his bestselling book into a TV series, he drove a hard bargain: he would dec...

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Episodes (10/10)

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Running 'n Gunning in the World's Most Dangerous Places series. Behind the Crazy of Inside Colombia

1 week ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

The Science of Coups: Where Is America’s Tipping Point?

Send us a text A powerful and timely conversation between Robert Young Pelton, one of America’s leading conflict experts, and interviewer Reza Allahbakshi. They dive into the anatomy of coups, insurgencies, and the fragile state of democracy in America today. Sparked by the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, the discussion shows how violent events are manipulated into polarization and narrative warfare—a tactic used for centuries to destabilize nations and now visible at home. Drawing on e...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Rory Nugent: Lessons From A life of Pushing the Limits

Send us a text Robert Young Pelton and Rory Nugent are kindred spirits. Nugent first made his name by crossing the Atlantic solo four and a half times—the “half” voyage inspiring the new book he’s now writing. A boatbuilder, sailor, writer, and journalist, Nugent began with the perfection of open space—the union of wind, sail, boat, and sea—before steering toward darkness: African swamps, war’s deep shadows, vanishing traditions, and fragile human memory. Pelton and Nugent explore pure advent...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

The Survival Seven: Bonus Episode

Send us a text In this episode, Reza pulls a timeless list from page 83 of The World’s Most Dangerous Places and Robert Young Pelton breaks down his 7 survival rules with real stories—from New Orleans pickpocket crews to Sahara breakdowns, embassy backrooms, and negotiating Land Cruisers in Chad. What you’ll learn: Be Alert: Build situational awareness, read the “flow” of crowds, and do a 360 check—especially when phones/headphones dull your senses.Be Sober: Why most robberies hit between ...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Lessons Learned: Combat Journalism vs Adventure Writing

Send us a text In this week’s video, Pelton straddles the line between veteran journalist and adventurer. He shares his unconventional journey into the media spotlight and critiques modern journalism, arguing the traditional definition has become “blurred.” Unlike classic journalists who report with detachment, Pelton is as much the story as the reporter. Skipping the conventional path of journalism school and internships, he began as a copywriter at 17 and honed his craft through expeditions...

1 month ago

54 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Human Intelligence: Navigating People, Power, and Problems in The World’s Most Dangerous Places

Send us a text In this episode, Reza Allahbakhshi and Robert Young Pelton unpack the “lessons learned” behind The World’s Most Dangerous Places. The real challenge isn’t landscapes or weapons—it’s people. From customs officials to taxi drivers, soldiers at checkpoints to warlords in conflict zones, survival comes down to reading signals, understanding motivations, and finding common ground. “You start off focusing on places, and then you realize—it’s about situations.” Everyday Situations, Di...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Jason Florio: From Gambia to War Zones – A Photographer’s Journey into Risk and Resilience. Part One

Send us a text Jason Florio grew up in London with a fascination for skateboarding and being a rebel. Early exposure to photojournalism and adventurous literature shaped his worldview, leading him to see photography not just as art, but as a tool for truth-telling in places where truth is hidden. First Steps into Photography Florio moved to Texas and began as an assistant in the commercial photography world but quickly felt the pull toward photojournalism and documentary work. The shift was...

1 month ago

1 hour 31 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Beyond Black Ops: Ric Prado’s Life and Untold Stories of Espionage

Send us a text Robert Young Pelton sits down with Enrique “Ric” Prado, a decorated CIA officer whose covert work shaped decades of U.S. paramilitary operations. Known for his leadership in the Contra War, counterterrorism missions, and the development of modern “find, fix, finish” kill teams, Prado’s life reads like a spy thriller. Pelton and Prado share a mutual friend, CIA legend Billy Waugh , who goes beyond what was allowed in his best-selling book and takes the audience into uncharted,...

1 month ago

1 hour 48 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Travel and Danger: The Thin Line Between Adventure and Disaster

Send us a text Robert Young Pelton explores danger and how to manage it. Not the trenches of Ukraine but for normal fans who need a basic primer on measuring risk. When discussing danger, it's crucial to distinguish between fear and actual risk. The perception of danger is often influenced by imagery of warfare, poverty, or other conflicts, leading people to fear places where daily life continues for residents. For instance, despite being war zones, places like Ukraine, Somalia, or Li...

2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The World's Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Inside the Mind of Robert Young Pelton: Origins and Goals

Send us a text Inside the Mind of Danger: Robert Young Pelton The Man Behind the Book When Reza Allahbakshi, a survival instructor and journalist, first picked up a battered used copy of The World’s Most Dangerous Places, he didn’t expect the man behind it to be so complex. Pelton, the author in question, isn’t just a writer — he’s a lumberjack, marketer, blaster’s assistant, television host, and, most notably, a relentless and fearless explorer of the globe’s most volatile zon...

2 months ago

44 minutes