How a Bunch of Australian Teens Invented 'Urban Exploration'
About this episode
The episode explores the origins of urban exploration through the story of the Cave Clan in Melbourne.
Today, "urbex" (urban exploration) is a global phenomenon with millions of videos online. But few people know it all traces back to a group of teenagers in Melbourne. In the mid-1980s, they founded the Cave Clan, formalising the exploration of storm drains and abandoned buildings. In this ep, founding member Dougo explains how the group began, the tragedy that changed everything, and how they’re hoping to bring the Cave Clan back to life. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Dougo
Topics covered
- urban exploration
- Cave Clan
- Melbourne
- teen culture
- documentary
- history
Keywords
- urban exploration
- Cave Clan
- Dougo
- Melbourne
- 1980s
- storm drains
- abandoned buildings
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cave Clan
Places: Melbourne
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