Best Gaycation Ever is an LGBTQ travel show devoted to the 101 queer places you must visit before you die. In each episode host HoMotel and a special guest discuss the queerest beaches, bars, nightclubs, hotels, festivals, pool parties, drag shows, sex clubs, memorials/monuments, restaurants and roadside attractions that every gay person needs atop their travel bucket list. Get tons of insider travel tips, advice, and more. Think funny, informative, outrageous, and raunchy. Think Best Gaycat ...
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Jesse, Wendy, Christine and Shannon discuss the hit TV show American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
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For seven years, Off the Path has explored spots from New York to Boston and beyond — everything from quirky roadside attractions to eccentric oddities to places with deep historical significance. This season, Davis Dunavin is going to sea. We’re telling stories of submarines, lighthouses, white whales, sea monsters, and — of course — pirates. In fact, you’ll hear about quite a few pirates in this series, which is why we decided to call it Off the Plank.Dunavin has always been fascinated by ...
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History and legends of America's strangest, coolest, and spookiest Roadside Attractions, tourist traps and local museums.
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“Prehistoric Forest, Ghost Town, and other random objects of unusual size: They’re all classic slices of Americana, and all featured in Tony and Todd’s Roadside Attractions. These two guys work for ABC News in Toledo, Ohio and the job takes them to bizarre and quirky places. Most of the time, it doesn’t end up on the news … it ends up on the internet. What’s the story behind a giant Uncle Sam? Why would anyone Chew Mail Pouch? And will a giant cow ever get a new home? See what all the buzz i ...
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I-35 runs nearly 500 miles from Laredo to Gainesville, Texas. Driving along I-35 - through 18 counties and cities like Dallas, Austin and San Antonio - you get a good taste of what Texas is all about. “35” follows host Sara Schleede as she takes a road trip along Interstate 35 and documents the stories she encounters along the way, from oil busts and gentrification to cowboy culture and roadside attractions.
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Wrong Station is an award-winning podcast anthology of original horror and weird fiction. Drawing on the tradition of The Twilight Zone and the classic radio serials that inspired it, Wrong Station transports the listener into the darkest corners of appalling new worlds with each episode. Wrong Station is not suitable for anyone. It may however be enjoyed by viewers of David Cronenberg, by readers of Shirley Jackson, and by listeners of Quiet Please. Listen to Wrong Station. Let it Change yo ...
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Dozens of women seeking to become mothers came to a fertility clinic at Yale. A (five-part) narrative series about the shocking events that unfolded there. From Serial Productions and The New York Times.
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Take a virtual adventure across America and beyond on Big Blend Radio’s Road Trip Radio podcast. Hear expert conversations and stories covering scenic byways, historic routes and highways, parks, landmarks, roadside attractions, unique lodging and dining destinations, and more!
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The Wrong Station is a Canadian horror anthology series, with new episodes released every other Sunday. "You may wish to adjust the dial. You are currently tuned into... The Wrong Station."
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Join Jody and Amanda as they dive into the joys and challenges of everyday life while navigating the rollercoaster of marriage, parenting, faith, and everything in between.
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Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.
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Telling West Virginia's Story
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Go around the world and across the country with Big Blend Radio’s ”Food, Wine & Travel” Show that features travel writers, photographers, and authors, as well as destination, tourism, and hospitality members of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). New episodes air every second Tuesday & Friday, and every third Monday.
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Telling the story of Small Town - USA
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Two guys searching for the best things in food, culture and entertainment. Each week, Craig and Aaron discuss and debate topics like "What is the Best Pizza Topping?", "Who was the best Batman?" and "Who is the best celebrity named Will?". Once they've narrowed it down, we throw them in a bracket style competition to determine which one is... The Best Thing! Send us your thoughts, email us at feedback@bestthingspod.com or find us on all the socials @bestthingspod
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Human anomalies, Spiritualists, quack scientists, and other odd characters and stories from the weirdest pages of history. All brought to you by author Marc Hartzman. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdhistorian/support
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Maybe you’ve laid awake imagining how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jarrnathan Doubloonstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
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Our Americana is a podcast that explores unique small towns across America and examines the stories that impact, cultivate, and challenge community. New episodes coming in August 2023.
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Hope Mullinax makes her friend Chris Honeywell watch all of her favorite animated shows! These Star Wars podcasters venture into other animation to look at how the medium has developed over the last several years. First up is Gravity Falls! Check out www.geekygirlexperience.com for more!
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Weird Roadside Attractions (Part 2)
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We couldn't leave you hanging any longer! More super weird roadside attractions from the good ole U.S.A! Tap here to check out the list! Check out our website bestthingspod.com! Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod. Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Road Trip Radio" Podcast focuses on the fun places and experiences Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild" enjoyed on their Western Kentucky Road Trip with stops in Tennessee and South Carolina. Highights included JBJ's in Nashville, Casey Jones Distillery, a Caboose Farm Stay, Rock the Dam Festival, National Corvett…
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During the Great Depression, the river town of Osage, West Virginia was a raucous, little place. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to keep a family farm going can be rough. And the Federal program 340B cuts the price of prescription drugs for people who most need them. So, why are att…
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27. Time Travel Dreams, Grandparent Wisdom, Seasonal Changes, and Light-Hearted Conversations
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wished you could travel back in time to get life advice from your grandparents or learn secret family recipes? Join us as we explore the enchanting concept of time travel, sharing heartwarming memories of our grandparents and the wisdom they imparted. We take you on a historical journey, contemplating the allure of diff…
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Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia
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During the Great Depression, the river town of Osage, West Virginia was a raucous, little place. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to keep a family farm going can be rough. And the Federal program 340B cuts the price of prescription drugs for people who most need them. So, why are att…
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Off the Plank: The Ranzo Boys are Young, Queer and Here to Sing Sea Shanties
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This season of "Off the Path" has featured music from the Ranzo Boys, a New York City-based traditional folk music trio. In this episode, Davis Dunavin sits down with the Ranzo Boys to learn more about the stories behind the songs.By Davis Dunavin
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26. Late Night Laughs, Power Mishaps, Social Media Snags, and Everyday Life
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a moonlit night turns into an impromptu recording session? Join Amanda and me as we laugh through the chaos of missed schedules, late-night chores, and a whimsical attempt at romantic moonlit podcasting. Ever had your dinner plans thwarted by a power outage? Nicholas did, and it took us back to our childhoo…
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Sandra Bornstein - Keep Moving and Live Without Regrets
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Sandra Bornstein who shares her personal story of travel and skiing while grieving the loss of her husband, Ira. In 2020, their world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, terminal brain cancer. Even though…
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Do you ever wish you could relive a movie experience? Today the boys talk about what movies they wish they could experience fresh.... all over again. Check out our website bestthingspod.com! Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod. Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod…
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Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia
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In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book. Also, when Jerry Machen began making art from old carpets in Tennessee, his wife Linda wasn’t impressed. And, a new exhibit shares the cultures of Indigenous people who call Appalachia home.…
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Off the Plank: The Buried Treasure (Or Not) of Captain Kidd
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One of history’s most notorious pirates is Captain William Kidd. His legend is tied to rumors of the buried treasure he supposedly left up and down the Atlantic coast, from the Caribbean to Canada. But Captain Kidd insisted he wasn’t a pirate — and in reality, he may not have buried much treasure at all.…
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This conversation originally aired in the August 5, 2022 episode of Inside Appalachia. A mural in Pound, Virginia, depicts Nancy Mullins Shores — a longtime midwife who delivered many of the town’s residents in the 20th century. The mural was designed and painted by Lacy Hale, an eastern Kentucky artist known for painting murals across central Appa…
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Lacy Hale’s art is decorating more of Appalachia's landscapes. The eastern Kentucky artist is probably best known for “No Hate in My Holler,” a screenprint she designed in 2017 that has spread across Appalachia on TV shirts, tote bags and billboards. Hale is also painting a growing number of murals adorning mountain communities. One memorialized a …
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Aaron Jumper - Visit Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania
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From sampling local brews and ice cream to hiking and bicycling, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Association features Aaron Jumper of Visit Cumberland Valley who shares what you can experience year-round in this beautiful region of southcentral Pennsylvania. You're guaranteed a …
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USA Today is Wrong About Fast Food!
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USA Today has released their 2024 Ten Best Fast Food restaurants.... and we have some problems with it. Check out our website bestthingspod.com! Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod. Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspodBy Craig Woodson, Aaron Brooks
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25. Podcast Collaborations, Junk Store Mysteries, Freeze-Dried Snacks, Podcast Decor, and More
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what happens when two podcasts collide? Join us this week as we recount our rollercoaster collaboration with "Three Wheels, No Direction," navigating the highs and lows of merging styles while keeping the laughs rolling. We then whisk you away to Winfield's junk store, where our excitement turned to bewildermen…
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A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors. We visit with farmers who still rely on real workhorses to get their work done. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the imp…
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Workhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia
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A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors — with horses. We visit with farmers who still rely on a real workhorse. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the importance …
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Travel Writer Barbara Redding Explores Wonderful Wales
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From Castles and Roman City Walls to the lively capital city of Cardiff, Snowdonia National Park, and the Wales Coastal Path, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA travel writer Barbara Redding focuses on what you can experience in Wales. On a recent visit to Wales, Barbara quickly discovered that this small count…
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Welcome to Austin! In this episode of Best Gaycation Ever I'm joined by longtime locals Rodney Stoutenger and Jake Karpa and together we talk about Hippie Hollow, the only legal nude "beach" in the entire state of Texas and a legendary queer hangout. It's also home to Splash Weekend which happens in May and September. We'll also talk about our favo…
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Flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. We explore some of the reasons for floods, as well as the aftermath and the slow recovery that often follows disaster. It’s not all gloom. Even in our hardest moments, there’s always …
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In honor of the hottest video game on your console coming out this Summer, the boys dive into the world of retro video games to determine which one is the BEST one! Check out our website bestthingspod.com! Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod. Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod…
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24. Wives Take Over: Olympic Talk, Abandoned Buildings, Pickleball, Ambulances, and Much More
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what happens when our co-host Josh is away and our wives take over the studio? Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt episode where Rebecca and Amanda join us, adding their unique perspectives and personal anecdotes. We chat about everything from studio decor to late-night recording struggles, all while poking f…
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Encore: Remembering Floods And Recovering From Disaster, Inside Appalachia
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Flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. We explore some of the reasons for floods, as well as the aftermath and the slow recovery that often follows disaster. It’s not all gloom. Even in our hardest moments, there’s always …
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A good blanket will keep you warm — but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one. This week, we talk to crocheters who make and share their art. Since 2018, there’s been an explosion of LGBT writing about Appalachia. The editor of the new essay collection “Deviant Hollers” tells us about it and more. And there’s an alterna…
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23. Walmart Online Grocery Ordering, Unclaimed Baggage Retail Store, And Much More
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a week of rain could turn mundane chores into a series of hilarious misadventures? From our attempts at mowing the lawn in a downpour to dealing with water-stained truck seats, we spill the beans on how our outdoor plans took a wild turn. We also share some light-hearted family updates, including the ages a…
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Temperature Blankets Tell A Story And Deviant Hollers, Inside Appalachia
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A good blanket will keep you warm — but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one. This week, we talk to crocheters who make and share their art. Since 2018, there’s been an explosion of LGBT writing about Appalachia. The editor of the new essay collection “Deviant Hollers” tells us about it and more. And, there’s an altern…
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MVPA Historic Convoy on the Jefferson Highway - Minnesota to Louisiana
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's epic upcoming convoy on the Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will run from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson H…
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Off the Plank: The Daring Rescues of Ida Lewis
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A lighthouse keeper in Newport, Rhode Island, became nationally famous in the late 1800s for rescuing sailors. Her name was Ida Lewis — and she drew the attention of a sitting president and the early suffragette movement.By Davis Dunavin
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This week, members of a Ukrainian Catholic church in Wheeling, West Virginia, make pierogies every week. They’re popular with the community, but what makes them so good? Also, Salem, Virginia's Flat Five Studio got its first big break when the Dave Matthews Band was searching for a quiet place to record its first album. We hear the story of a big m…
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22. Police Teasers, Bagged Milk, The Grid, Trigger Songs, and More
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Send us a Text Message. What do Rice Krispies, catchy jingles, and late-night police visits have in common? They're all part of our latest episode packed with humor and curiosity! Join us as we kick things off with a light-hearted dad joke exchange that spirals into an intriguing discussion on why some tunes refuse to leave our heads. We also share…
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Pierogies, Flat Five Studio And Bigfoot, Inside Appalachia
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This week, members of a Ukrainian Catholic church in Wheeling, West Virginia, make pierogies every week. They’re popular with the community, but what makes them so good? Also, Salem, Virginia's Flat Five Studio got its first big break when the Dave Matthews Band was searching for a quiet place to record its first album. We hear the story of a big m…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel blogger Feuza Reis who shares the ins-and-outs of purchasing property in Sicily, especially through unique 1 Euro Homes project in San Piero Patti. A small village that's home to around 2,500 residents, San Piero Patti is located approximately 2 hour…
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This week, one person’s roadside weed is another’s “golden” treasure. So says a North Carolina fiber artist. We also talk with a children's book author about a school system that suspended its community reading program over concerns about the sex of her book's main character — an oak tree. And, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is now avai…
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21. What Restaurant Has The Best Ice, Milkshakes, Ice Cream, And Much More
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to keep your cool amidst summer's sweltering heat? Join us for a laid-back Sunday evening as we navigate the peaceful sounds of nature, interrupted by a rowdy cockatoo and a speedy water patrol boat. We'll share personal tales of dealing with oppressive heat, from heat exhaustion concerns to the challenges …
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Natural Dyes And A "Wishtree" Controversy, Inside Appalachia
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This week, one person’s roadside weed is another’s “golden” treasure. So says a North Carolina fiber artist. We also talk with a children's book author about a school system that suspended its community reading program over concerns about the sex of her book's main character — an oak tree. And, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is now avai…
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[TEASER] Grimoire Club #1 - "Duel" by Richard Matheson
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Our inaugural episode of The Wrong Station's Grimoire Club, first uploaded to the Patreon October 10th 2023 and now available to all you beautiful, miserable skreptlings! In this one, we discuss a wonderful tale of attempted vehicular homicide, "Duel". As you may suspect, this conversation has a LOT of spoilers, both for Matheson's story and for Sp…
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[TEASER] Grimoire Club #1 - "Duel" by Richard Matheson
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Our inaugural episode of The Wrong Station's Grimoire Club, first uploaded to the Patreon October 10th 2023 and now available to all you beautiful, miserable skreptlings! In this one, we discuss a wonderful tale of attempted vehicular homicide, "Duel". As you may suspect, this conversation has a LOT of spoilers, both for Matheson's story and for Sp…
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Jo Clark - Four Blue Ridge Mountain Towns
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We're going to the Blue Ridge Mountains on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. From beer and moonshine to museums and rock churches, hear about Riner, Radford, Roanoke, and Rocky Mount. They are all an easy day trip from each other, with the Blue Ridge Parkway nearby. Read Jo's…
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Kathleen Walls - Kansas Oddities and Roadside Attractions
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From the Oz Museum and the Ad Astra Missile Silo to the World's Largest Belt Buckle and the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA travel writer Kathleen Walls focuses on interesting oddities and roadside attractions in Kansa…
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