Misfits and Rejects
Misfits and Rejects
Chapin Kreuter
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!
M&R Episode 284: Kite buggy across Mongolia with Branden Joy.
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!
Aug 17
M&R Episode 283: Exploring Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Gooch.
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!
May 14
M&R Episode 282: Phill Campbell moves his family to Venezuela.
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!
Mar 9
M&R Episode 281: Cycling from Vietnam back to London with Matt Whitley.
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!
Mar 6
M&R Episode 280: Update from your host.
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!
Mar 5
M&R Episode 279: American, Chris Carter joins Mexican Lucha Libre.
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!
Nov 10, 2025
M&R Episode 278: American, Dustin Hein moves his family to Nosara, Costa Rica.
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!
Nov 4, 2025
M&R Episode 277: American, Frank Eastham is moving his family to Russia to start a new life.
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!
Jun 23, 2025
M&R Episode 276: Australian professional surfer Brenden "Margo" Margieson gets a second chance at pro surfing at 52.
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!
May 26, 2025
M&R Episode 275: American Expat Eric Uhrynowski is starting a craft cocktail business in Mexico.
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!
Dec 16, 2024
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