Episode #335: Stories of Global Debauchery with Jordan Campbell

Episode Summary

Hear wild travel stories of local pub encounters in Alaska, extortion in Panama and 30-foot waves en route to Antarctica. Jordan Campbell joins Matt for a virtual wine night and starts off talking about her most epic wine experience of all time in San Sebastian in the Basque Country.  She then talks about her recent experience traveling to Antarctica and encountering 30 foot waves in the Drake Passage. Jordan then reflects on her upbringing in different places around Europe, including her dog getting kidnapped by the mob in Naples and drinking her first beer in Belgium at 12 years old. She then tells stories about a very local pub encounter in Alaska and visiting the Demilitarized Zone on the border of North and South Korea.  Jordan also reflects on the unique beauty of Iceland and tells the story of her mistaken visit to see fake swimming pigs in the Bahamas.  Finally, she tells the story of getting extorted by the police in Panama and reflects on the impact Anthony Bourdain’s work had on her life.

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Jordan Campbell

Jordan Campbell is an off-beat traveler with a penchant for tasty beverages and the creator of the award-winning brand Global Debauchery.  Her travel content is devoted entirely to the overindulgence of wanderlust. She left her six-figure corporate job as a Creative Director working on multimillion-dollar brand campaigns and websites to pursue her passion for travel, and helping other people to travel deeper.  She has now been to over 75 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all 7 continents.

What You'll Learn
  • Where to find the best food and wine experience in Europe
  • Stories from Traveling to Antarctica
  • Why the Demilitarized Zone in Korea is so Unique
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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[1:05] Introducing Jordan Campbell

[3:22] Wine and Food in San Sebastian in The Basque Country

[7:51] Crossing The Drake Passage En route to Antarctica

[11:55] Experience in Antarctica

[15:45] Growing Up Around Europe

[19:40] Having Her Dog Kidnapped by the Mob in Naples

[22:13] Twelve Year Old Memories from Belgium

[23:57] The Evolution of Jordan’s Passion for Travel

[26:08] Alaska Stories

[29:31] The Demilitarized Zone in Korea

[33:15] Swimming Pigs in the Bahamas

[35:45] Iceland Stories

[38:42] Getting Extorted By the Police in Panama

[42:08] Reflections on Anthony Bourdain

[44:05] How to Meet Matt and Jordan at WITS 2025 in New York City