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The World"s Most Dangerous Places Podcast

Robert Young Pelton

The World"s Most Dangerous Places podcast explores what really drives people to step into the world’s most volatile places — and what they learn there. Hosted by survival instructor and journalist Reza Allahbakshi, the show goes beyond adrenaline and adventure to uncover the psychology, philosophy, and lived experience of those who confront danger head-on.In its premiere season, Reza sits down with Robert Young Pelton, the legendary author of The World’s Most Dangerous Places, whose life has taken

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72:12

Surviving The Most Dangerous School in North America

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2025/11/14

Send us a textThe St. John’s Cathedral Boys’ School was founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the late 1950s as an experiment in turning boys into men through relentless hardship, wilderness training, and strict religious discipline. For four decades, the St. John’s system operated under a Muscular Christian belief: that suffering, hard work, and obedience would reform “undisciplined” youth and bring them closer to God.Created by teacher Frank Weins and conservative journalist Ted Byfield—neither

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58:24

The Art of Writing Dangerously: Robert Young Pelton...

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2025/11/03

Send us a textIn this interview, Reza sits down with journalist, author, and filmmaker Robert Young Pelton for an unfiltered conversation about writing, conflict, survival, and truth. Pelton shares what it means to write from war zones, how publishing has changed, and why books still matter in a world of algorithms and AI.The Origin of a WriterPelton learned to write by reading. With no formal training, he devoured The Odyssey at age six and finished the Hardy Boys series in first grade. That early

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67:37

From NYC Prosecutor to Global Crime Fighter: Artie...

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2025/10/25

Send us a text In this episode of The World’s Most Dangerous Places, host Robert Young Pelton sits down with Artie McConnell — a man who’s lived on both sides of danger. After a decade as a Manhattan prosecutor, McConnell moved into global investigations, chasing terrorists, traffickers, and cybercriminals across borders. His story reveals why law and order still matter — and what happens when nations forget that. Pelton, who’s spent years among rebels, mercenaries, and killers, turns to McCo...

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59:31

Psychographics to Active Measures: The Hidden War for...

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2025/10/19

Send us a textFrom Propaganda to PsychographicsPelton traces the arc from Sigmund Freud’s nephew Edward Bernays—who pioneered “engineering consent”—to Cambridge Analytica, where psychological profiling became the core of modern political warfare. They break down the difference between demographics (who we are) and psychographics (how we think and feel), revealing how platforms like Facebook opened the floodgates to emotional targeting and mass persuasion.“When Bernays said civilization depends on

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32:55

Propaganda: What You Can't See Can Kill You.

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2025/10/10

Send us a textPelton traces propaganda’s modern roots to Sigmund Freud’s nephew, Edward Bernays, who turned psychoanalysis into a tool for mass persuasion. His early rise in advertising—and decision to leave it behind—fueled his quest to understand real conflict, not the manufactured kind.“My job was to sell people something they didn’t need — and that’s when I realized how deep this runs.”From Psychoanalysis to Public Relations to WarFreud’s ideas on the unconscious became Bernays’ blueprint for

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63:17

Running 'n Gunning in the World's Most Dangerous...

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2025/09/26

Send us a textOnce 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 decide where

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

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2025/09/21

Send us a textA 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 experiences

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Rory Nugent: Lessons From A life of Pushing the Limits

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2025/09/13

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...

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The Survival Seven: Bonus Episode

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2025/09/06

Send us a textIn 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 midnight–4am

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Lessons Learned: Combat Journalism vs Adventure Writing

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2025/08/29

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...

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Human Intelligence: Navigating People, Power, and...

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2025/08/22

Send us a textIn 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, Different

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Jason Florio: From Gambia to War Zones – A...

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2025/08/17

Send us a textJason 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 PhotographyFlorio 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 fueled by a

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

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2025/08/09

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,...

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Travel and Danger: The Thin Line Between Adventure...

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2025/08/01

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...

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Inside the Mind of Robert Young Pelton: Origins and...

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2025/07/28

Send us a textInside the Mind of Danger: Robert Young Pelton The Man Behind the BookWhen 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 zones. In this rich and

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