Bush & Banter

James Thompson - From Russia to Burning Man: The Untamed Life and World Travels of PartyLikeJZL

September 04, 2024 Jennifer Mabus and Dyana Carmella Season 5 Episode 56

PARENTAL ADVISORY - In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with world traveler, photographer, and artist James Thompson, also known as PartyLikeJZL on social media. With his bold and provocative brand, JZL, James has garnered nearly a million followers across all platforms. He shares some of his wildest travel stories, including a visit to a Russian strip club, an encounter with chicken eyeball stew, and donning a dominatrix puppy costume at Burning Man. James also discusses the travel gear he can't live without and recounts his adventures in Brazil, Hawaii, Dubai, Cambodia, Jordan, Peru, France, and Mexico City. Tune in for James's tips for travelers and his insights on living in the spirit of saying "yes."

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 @partylikejzl
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Follow James’s Art Page
@jzlart

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS

4:05 - Welcome James Thompson 

6:23 - What are your favorite two places in the world? 

15:14 - What is your favorite country? 

18:55 - Art, photography & artistic influences 

22:00 - Shooting Sara Underwood in Peru 

24:55 - The Russian strip club 

28:30 - Best thing you ever ate & food poisoning 

44:43 - Living in the spirit of "yes"

46:20 - Burning Man & a gothic karaoke potluck 

54:58 - Essential travel gear 

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