# Joe Fazer On Surviving Afghanistan, His Craziest Travel Stories And Why Messi Is The GOAT?!

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Podcast: [Family Ties](https://stenobird.com/podcast/family-ties-7314333)
Published: 2026-07-08T16:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://family-ties.captivate.fm
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## Resource

New episodes land every Wednesday at 5 PM! On this week's episode of Family Ties, Tobi, Jed and Manny are joined by fitness and travel creator Joe Fazer. Joe shares what it was really like surviving alone in the Amazon rainforest, the story of getting his tour guide released from a South Sudan prison, and a tense encounter with the Taliban in Afghanistan. The boys also chat about the toxic side of fitness social media, settle the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, and finish with a mind-reading card trick that leaves everyone stunned. If you’d like to work with us, email the studio at workwithfamilyties@fellasstudios.com 🔶 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@familytieshow 🔷Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familytiesshow A part of The Fellas Studios network.

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