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Drop A Pin
Hosted by Barstool Sports · EN
Drop A Pin takes you on a weekly travel adventure with Barstool's foreign correspondent, The Wonton Don, and Barstool personality, Uncle Chaps. Each episode, the fellas will Drop A Pin on a different spot around the globe and dive deep, learning everything about that location from the iconic to the obscure. Sometimes they delve into serious topics, and other times, it's just about having a laugh as they uncover the weird, wild, and unexpected. When possible, they'll have guests on to share personal anecdotes from whichever place they've dropped a pin that week. Whether you’re looking for travel tips, hilarious stories, or a fresh take on global destinations, Drop A Pin delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight as they get to the bottom of what makes every place in the world unique.
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Our Journey Through The Mississippi Delta (📍Rediscovering Memphis Recap) | Drop A Pin Ep. 66
Jan 1201:28:25Tap to summarizeNick 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
Transcribe →Donnies Weiredest Jobs In China | Drop A Pin Ep. 64 (📍Shanghai )
Jan 501:11:09Tap to summarizeThis week we are back with our second CHINASODE! Diving Deep into Donnie’s stories from his time in China and this week we are focusing on the odd jobs he picked up for content and to keep the lights on. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Episode Start (00:02:16) - Tutor Donnie (00:09:29) - University Professor Donnie (00:24:28) - Donnie Taught on Superbowl Monday (00:30:59) - Whiteface Jobs (00:31:26) - Fertility Clinic (00:33:52) - Donnie's Weirdest Whiteface Jobs (00:37:05) - Donnie Worked With Vice (00:42:54) - Donnie Was A Fake Doctor (00:50:16) - Donnie Was Paid To Drink (00:57:07) - General China Talk 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. 📍 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
Transcribe →What It's Like To Be An All Black: How New Zealand's Rugby Legends Live | Drop A Pin. EP. 56
Nov 301:48:21Tap to summarizeThis week on Drop A Pin we sat down with two players from one of the most prestigious rugby teams of all time, The All Blacks. Billy Proctor and Pasilio Tosi came in the studio to tell Donnie and Chaps the ins and outs of rugby culture, what it means to be an All Black, and New Zealand itself! Then stick around to listen to two of Barstools Biggest Nerds T-Bob and Rudy talk about their interests in New Zealand and specifically relating to the Lord of the Rings series. Timestamps: (00:00:37) Pre Boarding (00:05:49) All Blacks Interview (00:50:25) New Zealand Discussion with T-Bob and Rudy Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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
Transcribe →How Donnie Met Manny Ramirez in Japan + Hawaiian Sumo Champion Blows Us Away | Drop A Pin Ep. 55
Oct 2701:53:29Tap to summarizeThis week on Drop A Pin we are venturing to Japan, in the first of many episodes diving into this country with extremely interesting cultures and history. This week we talk about the baseball scene in Japan and how Donnie met Manny Ramirez while he was playing for the Kochi fighting dogs. We then dive into their cafe culture and some of the unique wildlife Donnie has experienced in different Japanese cities. We are also joined by legendary Hawaiian born sumo wrestler Konishiki. He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach the prestigious rank of ōzeki and was featured in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, he tells us everything you've ever wondered to know about Sumo culture. Timestamps: (00:00:41) Pre Boarding (Show Start) (00:03:49) Donnies First Trip to Japan (00:04:41) How Donnie Met Many Ramirez (00:16:43) Japanese Baseball Culture (00:27:01) Japanese Trains (00:31:21) Our Wildest Conversation Ever (00:34:02) Convenience Store Food (00:36:32) Tsukiji Fish Market (00:48:18) Japanese Cafe Culture (00:52:17) Japanese "Idols" (01:01:08) The Deer of Nara (01:03:46) Snow Monkeys of Nagano (01:08:43) Konishiki Interview (01:18:35) Day to Day Life of A Sumo (01:26:18) Can sumo wrestlers play in the NFL (01:31:58) How Konishiki got into Sumo (01:40:59) Konishiki's Achievements Head to https://BlueChew.com for details and safety info. Get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code DROP at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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
Transcribe →PFT Used to be a Used Dog Salesman in Texas (Austin 📍) Drop A Pin Ep. 54
Oct 2002:03:30Tap to summarizeThis week on Drop A Pin we are joined by childhood and adult best friends PFT Commenter and Pat “The Beave” Cassidy to talk about how they started their careers post grad in the city of Austin Texas. We take a deep dive into what it really means to keep Austin weird and the odd jobs they picked up while getting their starts in the media world. Timestamps: (00:00:21) Pre Boarding (00:07:30) PFT and "The Beave" Join (00:13:48) SXSW (00:27:45) Texas food do’s and don'ts (00:45:43) That time Chaps and Pat rode bulls (00:49:43) PFT and The Beave cam up with Breaking Bad (01:06:58) PFT’s Early Jobs in Austin (01:27:50) A Word From Our Sponsors (01:29:55) High School: Meth and The Military 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 NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. Must register new DraftKings account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to get 1 promo code to redeem complimentary 3-month NBA League Pass subscription, and max. $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bonus Bet expires in 7 days (168 hours) and stake removed from payout. Token expires 11/23/25. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. NBA League Pass: Subscription auto-renews monthly at then-current price (currently $16.99/mo); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements apply. Redeem League Pass by 12/19/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Addt’l terms: https://support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/9165532876183-League-Pass-Terms-of-Use_. Offer ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Visit https://Marzetti.com to learn more or find Marzetti ranch at your local grocery store, refrigerated by the fruits & veggies. Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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 if you're reading this have a great day
Transcribe →We Melted Our Brain Trying to Understand the Universe (📍 Outer Space ) | Drop A Pin Ep. 53
Oct 1301:11:36Tap to summarizeJoin us as we drop a pin in outer space this week to discuss the most mind blowing facts about the galaxy and beyond. This episode is another full length High School edition featuring Hannah Montoya, White Sox Dave, and Chief. This conversation spans lightyears jumping from different galactic theories and the debate as old as time: is pluto a planet? Over 2 million butts love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code PIN at https://hellotushy.com/PIN! #tushypod Visit https://Marzetti.com to learn more or find Marzetti ranch at your local grocery store, refrigerated by the fruits & veggies. 🎧 Listen Now: 📍 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 📲 Follow & Subscribe: Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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
Transcribe →Ken Burns Explains What We Got Wrong About the Revolutionary War (📍 13 Colonies) | Drop A Pin Ep. 52
Oct 601:54:53Tap to summarizeIt's the one year anniversary of Drop A Pin and we have a stacked episode to celebrate. We had the pleasure of sitting down with legendary documentarian Ken Burns to discuss the revolutionary war, which also just happens to be the subject of his newest film premiering November 16th on PBS. Then stick around to see what the employees around the Barstool office know about the American Revolution! Visit https://Marzetti.com to learn more or find Marzetti ranch at your local grocery store, refrigerated by the fruits & veggies. Head to https://BlueChew.com for details and safety info. Get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code DROP at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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
Transcribe →How an African Plant Helped My Friend Overcome Addiction | Drop A Pin Ep. 51
Sep 2902:04:16Tap to summarizeThis week on Drop A Pin Donnie and Chaps reconnect with one of Donnies friends from his mushroom trip in Mexico! Josh AKA Fatherhood the rapper joined Donnie on his spiritual journey and is here to talk about his past dealing with addiction and how Ibogaine helped him through his journey. Tune in to learn more about this African plant that has become popular for it's healing properties and helping individuals struggling with addiction. Then stick around for another segment of HIGH SCHOOL, actually one of the very first classes we filmed with Baldstool Sam and White Sox Dave. Sam is the teacher this week teaching about the European Yamnaya tribe and takes us on a journey throughout European history! A must listen for all history buffs. Visit https://Marzetti.com to learn more or find Marzetti ranch at your local grocery store, refrigerated by the fruits & veggies. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using my code WONTON at https://huel.com/wonton. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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 if you're reading this have a great day!
Transcribe →Ella Griff Derails T-Bobs Class on Roman Empire (📍 Rome) | Drop A Pin Ep. 50
Sep 2200:56:42Tap to summarizeThis week on Drop A Pin T Bob is taking Donnie, Chaps, White Sox Dave, and Ella to HIGH SCHOOL! Instead of just a segment at the end of an episode you get a full hour of chaos while T-Bob tries to teach the class about Emperor Sula and the Roman Empire. This stacked and wild conversation is a must watch for all pinheads. Get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code DROP at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping https://BlueChew.com Find Marzetti ranch at your local grocery store, refrigerated by the fruits & veggies or visit https://Marzetti.com to learn more Start your 7 Day Free Trial today. Offers are subject to change. Go to FOX One for complete terms and conditions. 🎧 Listen Now: 📍 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 📲 Follow & Subscribe: Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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
Transcribe →Surfer Makua Rothman On Hawaii's Deadliest Waves + KB Finds Himself in Oahu (📍 Hawaii) | Drop A Pin Ep 49
Sep 1502:09:05Tap to summarizeThis week on Drop A Pin we are talking all things Hawaii! First off we have Barstools very own KB telling us about his many experiences in Hawaii as a tourist, his thoughts on the different islands, and how he found himself in Oahu Then we hopped on a call with professional Big Wave surfer Makua Rothman a North Shore Hawaii Native to learn the ins and outs of Hawaiian Surf Culture and how he is able to crush monster waves! Then we are back with another High School and we are joined by White Sox Dave and Spider and Uncle Chaps teaches the class about someone so hardcore that he beat asthma, the one and only Teddy Roosevelt. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - KB Interview 00:59:59 - Makua Rothman 01:38:58 - High School with WSD and Spider Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 21+. Physically present in CT/MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Opt-in req. Min. $5 in wagers req. Max. 500 Casino Spins for featured game. Spins issued as 50 Spins/day upon login for 10 days. Spins are non-withdrawable and expire 24 hours after issuance. $0.20 per Spin. Game availability may vary. Terms: casino.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 10/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Find Marzetti ranch at your local grocery store, refrigerated by the fruits & veggies or visit https://Marzetti.com to learn more For 20% off your first purchase, head to https://FairHarborClothing.com/WONTON and use code WONTON. 🎧 Listen Now: 📍 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 📲 Follow & Subscribe: Follow Drop A Pin! IG: TheDropAPinShow X: DropAPinShow Tik Tok: 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
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