SHRINKAGE: Episode #14 Traveling & Therapy ft. Wonton Don

In this episode, the crew is joined by Barstool’s own Wonton Don (Donnie Does)! From wild travel stories in China and Tajikistan to launching 'Drop A Pin' with Chaps, Donnie breaks down his journey through content creation. Plus, the guys answer your voicemails covering everything from budget African safaris and cold feet before marriage to dating app "fatfishing" and wild travel encounters across Europe.

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### ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction & Wonton Don joins the studio 00:02:15 - Donnie’s early travel stories & moving to China 00:05:40 - The origin of "The Wonton Don" persona 00:08:30 - Adjusting to culture shock in Shanghai & nightlife content 00:12:10 - Navigating Chinese social media & content creation rules 00:15:45 - High-stakes moments filming abroad & avoiding trouble 00:19:20 - Wild food experiences: Eating exotic delicacies across Asia 00:23:05 - Filming in dragon suits & viral stunts in Shanghai 00:26:40 - Filming in North Korea & strict government handlers 00:31:12 - Early YouTube days & the struggles of monetizing viral fame 00:32:18 - Throwback viral internet icons (Alex from Target, Chocolate Rain) 00:34:08 - Early viral success: Kevin Garnett in China & undercover videos 00:36:09 - Returning to the US & applying for Barstool Idol 00:37:57 - Pitching Dave Portnoy on moving back to China for Barstool 00:38:33 - Meeting his wife in Shanghai & her Clemson connection 00:40:18 - Launching the "Drop A Pin" travel podcast with Chaps 00:43:48 - Self-producing content & setting the production standard 00:45:39 - Dream "White Whale" podcast guests (Action Bronson, Rick Steves) 00:48:31 - Travel show inspirations ("An Idiot Abroad" & Karl Pilkington) 00:49:49 - Teaching in China & dealing with "Little Emperor" syndrome 00:52:22 - Shanghai Airbnb nightmare: Dealing with a spoiled guest 00:54:20 - Voicemail: Cold feet & pre-marriage anxiety 01:00:34 - Post-college expectations & hilarious medical stories 01:01:10 - Voicemail: Planning an African safari on a budget 01:02:14 - Cheap safari strategies, local guides & Botswana campsite stories 01:03:30 - Top safari spots: Okavango Delta, Chobe, and Kruger 01:05:22 - Safari safety & the viral China tiger park incident 01:07:06 - Voicemail: Getting started in content creation without gear 01:08:06 - Content advice: Phone-only setups, consistency & staying focused 01:09:29 - Tahoe golf trip & getting "little buddied" by Zach LaVine 01:10:57 - The etiquette of nicknames: "Buddy" vs. "Little Buddy" 01:12:15 - Voicemail: Getting "fatfished" on dating apps 01:13:50 - Dating app dynamics, Facetune & old photos 01:15:58 - Crazy college story: Dropping out after a car encounter 01:18:07 - Is a college degree necessary? Resumes & fake Harvard degrees 01:20:34 - Voicemail: Summer fling catching feelings & using pet names 01:21:58 - Fear of intimacy & setting boundaries early 01:24:25 - Voicemail: Forgetting what a drunk hookup looks like 01:25:38 - Social media detective work: Finding dates on Facebook & TikTok 01:27:29 - Cutting back on blacking out & parenting/travel balance 01:28:09 - Solo travel while married & relationship resets 01:30:00 - Traveling with toddlers to Europe & getting scammed in Italy 01:33:28 - Voicemail: Getting ghosted by a high school crush 01:35:52 - Deciphering the dating "roster/bullpen" 01:36:23 - Voicemail: European coincidences & late-night "come over" texts 01:38:35 - Voicemail: Hidden escorts at a Dominican Republic resort 01:40:53 - Creative dating moves: Manufacturing fake events to visit crushes 01:44:11 - Awkward influencer story: DMing about a family photo 01:46:22 - Voicemail: "Moist Turtle" calls in & monthly crew challenges 01:47:33 - Voicemail: "Captain Bugman" & the realistic dynamics of threesomes 01:52:18 - Global plumbing realities: Toilet paper etiquette around the world 01:56:39 - Post-show wrap-up: Grading host performances & set feedback 01:59:44 - Sign-off & Next Week’s Prompt: Things you realized you were doing wrong your whole life

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