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80 Days: An Exploration Podcast

Luke Kelly, Joe Byrne, Mark Boyle

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80 Days is a podcast dedicated to exploring little-known countries, territories settlements and cities around the world. We're part history podcast, part geography podcast and part ramble. Each episode, we'll land in a new locale and spend some time discussing the history, geography, culture, sport, religion, industry, pastimes and music of our new location. More details on www.80dayspodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @80dayspodcast | Support us on www.patreon.com/80dayspodcast
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Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. Topics cover urban planning, the geography of dive bars, urban oddities, and other good stuff.
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Join me on my journey to connect listeners with the passionate people of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I will be talking to local business owners, entrepreneurs, up and coming students, and just overall great people that I've met over the years! Use this podcast as a way to grow your network and break into a field that you may be hesitant about entering.
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Audio: Åland In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast we’ll be talking about Åland, an autonomous and demilitarized archipelago of Finland, which lies between Finland and Sweden, although it is closer to the latter by around 20km. Åland (which can also be spelled Aaland) is the smallest region of Finland by both area (1,580 km2 or 610 sq …
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Hey. It's Yony. I say "golf" weird. Yes, I know. I won't pretend I don't hear the difference. But I'm owning it. It's too late now. Anyway, I'm writing to you to extol all the virtues of Tupper Lake. It's got lakes. It's got varsity bowling. It's got golf-course-to-ski-course magic. It's got extremely strong senior citizens. And, of course, the Tup…
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Picture a map of the U.S. Now zoom in to New Mexico. Good. Zoom in to Taos County. Then just the northern part of it. Then into the library. See all the kids' art? Isn't it great? Now make your way on over this way to be serenaded by a lovely duo, along with wine and treats! You'll need to cross that bridge--yes, I know it's made entirely of popsic…
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Not to do a bandwagon appeal thing, but have you looked into why so many people visited Harrodsburg, Kentucky in 2023? Maybe it's because of the constant trivia, karaoke, and live music. Maybe it's because of the chess. Maybe it's because they drive real safe in the winter. Maybe it's the TEEN GAME ZONE. TEEN GAME ZONE. TEEN GAME ZONE. ENTER THE TE…
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The Christmas energy this episode is wild, y'all. Things get broken, people get confused, murals get replaced, humans get turkey-fied, hot sauce gets investigated, eggnog gets mentioned. Wild. And it's all right here in Powell, Wyoming! In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Powell Tribune: “Police Investigate Single Taco Bell …
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Audio: Minisode – Christmas Markets & Treats Ho ho ho! In this Christmas minisode, we’ll be talking about Christmas Markets and a few delicious festive treats, as well as where these things come from and how they’ve changed to the modern day. Your hosts are Luke Kelly @thelukejkelly and Joe Byrne @anbeirneach in Dublin, Ireland. Our usual co-host M…
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Imagine a haunted house. No, scarier. Now, imagine a chili. No, yummier. Finally, imagine a fish. NO. LARGER! HEAVIER! MORE SENTIMENTAL! All this, and more (so, so much more) can be found right here, right now, in Mobridge, South Dakota. Come here right now. No, faster! In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Mobridge Tribune: “…
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Go outside right now. Look around you. Look at all the beautiful things! Aren't they beautiful? What's that? Is that a crumbly rhubarb pie? Yummy! Is that a horse? No! It's a Norse! And...oh. It looks like the courthouse is still being repaired (allegedly). That's fine, though. Just take pictures! Of everything! For your documentary of Crosby, Nort…
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Audio: Tsushima In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast, we’ll be talking about Tsushima, an island in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, which lies in the Tsushima Strait on the western side of Kyushu, the southernmost mainland island of Japan. Tsushima sits between Japan and South Korea, about 60 km from Iki, its closest island neighbour, 138…
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Who loves breakfast*? Who loves PG-13 puppet shows? Who loves crazy goats? Is it you? We hope so, because we've already brought you along with us to West Liberty, Iowa, and we forgot to buy a return ticket! *Potatoes not provided. You should bring your own though. In this episode, we read from the following articles in the West Liberty Index: “Cabr…
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We've always believed this podcast is supposed to be funny and somewhat educational. And after making this episode? Well, consider us educated. Do you know what it means to "chunk your punkin?" Do you know how to make a corndog different than other corndogs? Do you know which color comes from outer space? Well, we do. Sort of. We didn't end up givi…
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Whatever your ideal first date is, it's wrong. Here's the ideal first date: we start off by looking at shiny rocks and "polished shapes," whatever those are. Then, we go to dinner. Nothing special about the dinner. Just A LOT of pulled pork. We finish off the night with a bluegrass concert that has not one, but two opening acts. Worried about all t…
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Audio: Salem http://media.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/content.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/80Days_SalemUSA.mp3 In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast, we’ll be talking about Salem, Massachusetts, which has a strong historical connection to the famous witch trials that took place there in the 1690s. Salem lies on Massachuset…
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Breaking news! We're back and better than ever! Get ready for Season 2 of The Littlest Headline, coming to podcast apps and local newspapers** near you on October 30th! **Not really. You can't actually put a podcast into a newspaper. Trust us, we tried. Something about an "audio-only medium" being incompatible with a "piece of paper." Whatever. Fin…
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What are geese afraid of? What are you afraid of? Is it Uncle Sam? Is it geese? Are geese afraid of Uncle Sam? How do we get rid of these geese? They're everywhere! Me and my homies can't reside on the lake anymore cause of all these dang geese! Help! What's in it for you? How rude. What if I threw in a pancake breakfast? Okay. Deal. You'll need to…
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So, does anyone know how to say "slough" correctly? We might. But we're not sure. We just won't say it anymore. Here's some things we do know: if you're looking for a town with a) sick convenience stores that bring everyone together and just emit good vibes, b) an egg-based rating system to assess the goodness of your day (granted, we're technicall…
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SHHHHH! Be quiet. He's a light sleeper. The Barbecue Baby. He's napping right here. Don't make a sound or you'll wake him up. You don't wanna do that. Trust me. Go find some plastic eggs in a state park or something. And, if you're gonna smoke weed, not around the baby. And don't forget the 3% weed tax. And only if you legally can. And only if YOU …
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Here is a list of things that should be measured in quarts: soup (there is a lot of soup in this episode). Here is a list of things that should not be measured in quarts: meat (which there is also a lot of in this episode). Here is a list of things you should do with beach trash to bring more awareness to pollution: make clothes out of it, show off…
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Have YOU marked your calendar for Mom Prom? No? Why? Ah, I see. You're too busy preparing for the Cowboy Day cornhole tournament. What? You're not going to that either? What's wrong with you? Oh, yes. Of course. Too busy on your quest to find The Perfect Chicken. Well, I've got some bad news. It's already been found by a team of restauranteurs who …
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Alright, we read the Humboldt Chronicle, and here's the working theory: the state of Tennessee is populated entirely by children. Conceptually, that is. Some of its denizens still look, act, and age like adults. But, like, they're kids. On a spiritual level. Metaphysically speaking. We wouldn't expect you to get it. We don't really get it, if we're…
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How much sweat do you need to kill a tansy ragwort? Do physical comedy and golf mix well together onstage (of course they do)? What's the most effective way to recreate the sound of a door slamming? Without, of course, actually slamming a door. We couldn't do that. Here, on live radio? Don't be ridiculous. You silly goose. Come with us, silly goose…
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Isn't every baseball game basically just a Civil War reenactment with wooden bats? Have you got what it takes to be the next world-renowned child? Do you want a "free" "roof" for your "building" (which, when you think about it, is essentially just a huge basket)? Yeah, that was a loaded question. A lot to take in. You need a vacation. So come with …
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You're not ready for this episode. We talk about real magic more than once. Pre-Halloween witch magic. Steward of the Night magic. Nut magic. No, really. There is an infinitely powerful and undeniably omniscient being known only as "the Nut" floating in the air in Utah right at this very moment. It sees all. It knows all. It knows you. Better than …
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On this episode, we·re discussing the 85-acre, $90M+ planned urban development located at the edges of Atlanta known as Cop City. We talk about the significance of the land it is being planned on, how it upends some VERY RECENT urban plans sponsored by the City of Atlanta, and what broader political and geographic components are at work here that h…
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What's it like growing up as part-dinosaur in the 90s? Could one, in theory, use a small lake as a giant solar bong (asking for a friend)? Do y'all remember that one episode of The Littlest Headline where they spent three uninterrupted minutes just posing philosophical questions for no apparent reason? Let's find out the answers to all these questi…
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Do you have what it takes to be Miss Florida Seafood? Have you ever seen Ron Howard and Santa in the same room? How much do you, dear listener, know about preparing and eating oysters? We hope it's more than we do. We know very little. That's why you should follow us to this oyster-filled gem of the Forgotten Coast called Apalachicola, Florida! In …
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Could YOU hold a ladder and make a pizza at the same time? What dog costs one million dollars? How big of a water leak must one make to almost ruin an art show? Don't worry, the art show still ended up happening. We missed it, but we (and you) should still go check out all the other cool things in Tappahannock, Virginia! In this episode, we read fr…
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Where does the water go first when a sewer explodes? Would you like to buy many, many, many wreaths? Oh, and is anybody up for a quick game of Screaming Toes? Cause if not, you need to come up with a different way to pass the time while we're hiking through the lush greenery of Methow Valley, Washington. In this episode, we read from the following …
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How long can mermaid-based enlightenment last? Is there a secret chili fighting ring inside every Angels game? Who, or what, is living in the 22 miles of ocean in between Catalina Island and the mainland? We don't know. It might be those mermaids we just mentioned. We're going to Catalina Island to make sure, so come along! In this episode, we read…
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How many eggs does college tuition cost nowadays? What is a beef carcass contest (and how do you win one)? Anybody wanna go do an escape room? No? Please? Fine. But you still have to come with us to Wayne County, Nebraska to answer the other questions. In this episode, we read from the following articles from The Wayne Herald: “Wayne Escapes Will A…
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Who has the oldest mammoth bone? How do you get rid of invasive tree species? Is that police car really a police car, or just a cardboard cutout? Join us as we explore these questions in Seward, Alaska. Plus, a special guest on the origin of this podcast, and why, for some reason, we three goofuses thought this would be a good idea. This episode, w…
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Audio: Christmas & The North Pole https://media.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/content.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/80_Days_Christmas_2022.mp3 In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast, we’re (sort of) exploring the history of the North Pole, and in particular, it’s significance to the Christmas season. We also conduct our now-tr…
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What do you do with a UFO once you catch it? Has Edgar Allan Poe been living in Texas this whole time? What's the best Whopper Plopper size? Join us as we brave the extremely navigable bayous of Marion County, Texas. In this episode, we read from the following articles from the Marion County Herald and the Jefferson Jimplecute: “2022-2023 JHS Class…
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What or who are Santa's Flying Lobsters? Can a baby play the fiddle? How many puzzles must one complete in order to ascend to the afterlife and converse with forgotten eldritch beings? Join us as we search for answers in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Boothbay Register: “The Blur” by Robert Mitch…
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Who committed the garbage crimes? What's an old cow storm? How do you make the best tomato pie? Or, better yet, what is a tomato pie? Join us as we venture to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to answer these important questions. In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Morgan Messenger: "Town Trash Pickup Attracts Vandals" by Tris…
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Mmmmm. The geography just doesn't get much more casual than this, folks. This episode is all about the geography of breakfast. And I, for one, could go for an extra side of casual this week. Where did the concept of the American breakfast even come from? Geography is the answer! Dig in as we discuss the origin of breakfast favorites from eggs to ba…
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Audio: Kalmykia https://media.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/content.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/80Days_Kalmykia.mp3 In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast, thanks to our backers on Patreon, we’ll be talking about Kalmykia, a republic and country of Russia located directly north of the North Caucasus in Eastern Europe, betwee…
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Over 99% of malaria cases in Brazil occur in the Amazonian region where access to quality treatment can be limited. Take a listen to hear the experiences of Dr Dhelio Pereira, Brazilian medical doctor and Research Director at the Centre of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, and Dr Elodie Jambert, Director of Access and Product Management at MMV, o…
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Audio: Hawaii https://media.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/content.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/80Days_S05E09_Hawaii.mp3 In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast, we’ll be talking about Hawaii, and specifically the Big Island of Hawaii. Which is also called Hawaii. Hawaii is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, which ma…
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Audio: Jersey https://media.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/content.blubrry.com/80_days_an_exploration/80Days_Jersey.mp3 In this episode of 80 Days: An Exploration Podcast, we’ll be talking about the Bailiwick of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands lying just off the coast of Northern France. Jersey is a Crown Dependency so is not actuall…
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