Best Travelwithkids Podcasts (2024)

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Travel Pet Peeves And Favorite Things About Travel 36:06

1M ago36:06

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It's the last episode before summer break! As a reminder, my podcast seasons will coincide with the school year, so we'll be back with season 3 at the end of August. Today as we all prepare for our summer adventures, road trips, flights, camping, family reunions, etc, I'm sharing my favorite and least favorite things about travel. FIND ME AT: Blog:…

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Tips and Tricks for Booking All Inclusive Resorts with Kids (featuring Jenn Jackson from Travel More Momma) 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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In today's episode, Jenn from Travel More Momma, a travel expert and mom of two, shares her experience and tips on traveling to all-inclusive resorts with kids. She highlights the convenience and stress-free nature of all-inclusive resorts, where everything is taken care of and decisions are minimized. We also discuss the downsides, such as the hig…

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The Ultimate Guide to Road Trips with Kids 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

Today's episode is all about family road trips! I'm sharing my top tips for packing for a road trip, organizing the car for a road trip, keeping kids entertained on a road trip, and the best road trips for families in the United States. Links: ChooMee (affiliate link) Amazon Storefront: Road Trip Activities Amazon Storefront: Road Trip Organization…

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Season 5, Episode 5- It's Spring! (with guest Andy Heist) 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Ah! The flowers are in bloom and it must be spring. For our spring episode, we're lucky to have Andy Heist with us in studio. After begging him for many years to come on Backyard Road Trips, he finally graced us with his presence. In addition to Andy, Zack's son Danny, his wife Jackie and his mom, Linda stop by to say hello. The group talk about al…

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Puerto Rico with Kids - 7 Day Itinerary, Cost Breakdown, and Tips for Visiting 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Today's episode is all about visiting Puerto Rico with kids! Planning a family vacation to Puerto Rico? We spent 1 week in PR for our spring break and had the best time exploring the island. From El Yunque National Forest to the beautiful beaches and the charm of Old San Juan, there's so much to see and do in this US Territory! (And no passports ne…

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Season 5, Episode 4- Philadelphia Phun 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

Zack and Jim have one thing to talk about, and that is Philadelphia. Zack recently got back from an outing to the City of Brotherly Love and shares with us the whole itinerary. From breweries to historic places, museums to Philly food, they talk about the best that the city has to offer. Along with travel tidbits of what to do in the present day, t…

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Is A LEGOLAND Vacation Worth It? My Surprising Opinion. 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

LEGOLAND was never on my bucket list, but when my son chose it for his birthday trip I had no choice but to visit. In this episode I'm sharing all about the LEGOLAND Hotels and whether I think they are worth it, tips for visiting the parks, the Florida parks vs the California parks, and my overall opinion. Links Blog Post: Pirate Island Hotel Revie…

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Camping with Kids 101 with Anthony Quill from From Tent to Takeoff 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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Today's epidsode is all about the basics of camping with kids! We cover what gear you need for camping for beginners, how to camp with a baby, camp with a toddler, and a few tips for packing. Mostly we discuss getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and how to try new things with your kids. You don't want to miss this episode! Learn more from…

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London with Kids - How to Plan the BEST London Family Vacation with Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids 53:48

3M ago53:48

53:48

Are you planning a trip to London with Kids? London is the perfect first international trip for families from the United States, and there are so many incredible family-friendly activities to do in this beautiful city! Today's guest, Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids is sharing her best tips and tricks for planning the perfect family vacation in…

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How to Take Better Family Vacation Photos with Krista Taylor from Our Wild Wanderers 54:05

3M ago54:05

54:05

In today's episode, we're talking all about how to take better pictures on your next family trip! It can be hard to capture the moment as you remember it. The lighting is too harsh, the kids don't want to pose, or your photo just isn't turning out how you imagined it. Krista Taylor is sharing her top tips and tricks for getting family vacation phot…

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Surviving Long Haul Flights with Kids 36:01

3M ago36:01

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My top tips for surviving long haul flights or overnight flights with young children. We'll cover how to prepare and what to pack, whether you should get the bassinet seat, and how to help kids sleep comfortably on a plane. Blog Post: TIps for Flying with A Two-Year-Old Toddler Blog Post: Tips for Flying with A One-Year-Old Toddler Blog Post: 55 Be…

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Season 5, Episode 3- Chatting with Ken Lamothe 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

Today we sit down with Ken Lamothe, Radio DJ/C-movie actor/slow pitch softball legend and Zack's dad to talk about his very favorite backyard road trips. The conversation touches on all of the most important topics; craft beer, vacations, ear piercings and backyard floods. Jim, Zack and Ken all discuss what surprising locations have made the best r…

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Where to Go on Summer Vacation with Kids (featuring Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip) 58:53

4M ago58:53

58:53

In today's episode I'm welcoming Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip to help me come up with summer vacation ideas for families! The categories are: beach, cities, road trip, outdoors/nature. We’re each going to suggest a few options for each category! Beach: San Diego: - https://kidsareatrip.com/best-kid-friendly-summer-activities-san-diego-calif…

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What It's Like to Be A Travel Content Creator 55:44

4M ago55:44

55:44

In today's episode I'm spilling all the tea about what it's like to be a travel content creator Do I travel for free? How do I earn money? What does a typical work day or week look like? What do trips look like as a travel content creator? How can you get started? Be sure to subscibe to stay up to date on all of my best travel with kids tips, behin…

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Season 5, Episode 2- The Great American Milk Substitute Challenge 17:45

4M ago17:45

17:45

Jim and Zack bring in some hired help for this taste test; Danny and Ken- with three generations of Lamothes in all. They sit around and drink... milk substitutes. Tell the cows to stay in the barn because they sample Oat, Almond, and Soy. Which fake milk do you think came out on top?By Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler

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Southern California Road Trip with Kids (San Diego, La Jolla, LEGOLAND, and Palm Spring) 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

This week's episode will walk you through a 7-day road trip through Southern California, including Los Angeles (kind of), Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California, La Jolla, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Sand Diego is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the United States with the world-famous San Diego Zoo, countless museums, theme parks, beaches, …

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Season 5, Episode 1- New York (City) State of Mind 35:44

5M ago35:44

35:44

Leading off for Season 5 is a special two part combined episode, a before and after guide to New York City. In the first half of the episode Jim asks Zack about his upcoming overnight to New York City. For the first time and after much pleading by his oldest for years, Zack is bringing the family to the Big Apple. He gives a rundown of what they pl…

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Packing Light with Kids: How to Avoid Overpacking with Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children 38:17

5M ago38:17

38:17

In today's episode we're talking about how to pack light when traveling with kids! I've spent years perfecting my system to avoid overpacking when you have babies, toddlers, and young children. It's definitely not easy, and takes a lot of work upfront, but I find it makes the trip more relaxing and enjoyable when you bring less STUFF. Links: Amazon…

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Travel with Kids Q&A: Getting Kids to Sleep in Hotels, Destinations I Wouldn't Return To, and More! 39:41

5M ago39:41

39:41

In today's episode, I'm answering questions you submitted on Instagram stories! If you're not already following my Instagram @amomexplores, be sure to follow along there for behind the scenes, play by play updates on our trips, and even more tips for travel with kids. Mentioned in the episode: Zoe Stroller: https://glnk.io/zlzjm/amomexplores Be sur…

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How to Plan the PERFECT Vacation Itinerary for Your Family 36:34

5M ago36:34

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On today's episode, we're discussing how to plan your perfect vacation itinerary from start to finish. I'm sharing my exact process for researching a trip, then how I choose which hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals to book, and finally how I choose what to fill each day of the trip with. I include my favorite resources for vacation planning, like…

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Tips for Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World with Jeanette Loechel 54:22

5M ago54:22

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Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode I'm interviewing Jeanette Loechel, the founder of Royal Carriage Vacations, a Luxury Disney Travel Agency. Their motto is "People First," and they specialize in helping you plan a magical Disney vacation by taking care of all the details so you can…

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Costa Rica with Kids - 1 Week Itinerary, Cost, and What to Know Before You Go! 1:01:28

6M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our first international trip as a family of 6: Costa Rica! We'll share our one week itinerary for a family vacation to Costa Rica, how much it costs to travel to Costa Rica as a family of 6, and a few tips to know before you go. We flew into San Jos…

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How to Do the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in One Day (Universal Orlando) 36:18

6M ago36:18

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Do you love the Harry Potter books? If so, I'm about to share with you how to have the most fun year ever: make it a Harry Potter year! The highlight of your year will be visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Orlando. I'm going to give you my exact one-day itinerary for visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We…

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Season 4, Episode 16- Welcome Back, Ian Cheney! 47:40

6M ago47:40

47:40

Author and educator, Ian Cheney joins Zack and Jim to showcase their new podcast project, Red and White at Silver. As graduates of the Norwich Free Academy (CT) Class of 2001, the three are in the midst of recording this new podcast. As a preview, Ian, Zack and Jim describe what the new podcast is all about. They also share their own experiences as…

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How to Make 2024 Your Best Travel Year Ever (Travel More in 2024!) 33:36

6M ago33:36

33:36

If one of your New Years Resolutions in 2024 is to travel more as a family, keep listening to this episode! Even if you're on a tight budget, creating travel opportunities for your family is all about being intentional. I'll walk you through how to schedule travel into an already busy calendar how to budget and save for travel how to make your trip…

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2023 Favorite Travel Gear and Lessons Learned 38:45

6M ago38:45

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2023 has been our biggest travel year yet as a family! We spent a lot of time on planes with kids, on trains, in cars, and walking around cities. We spent a lot of time packing and unpacking. I learned a lot about myself, and I learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work when it comes to travel with kids. If you're planning to travel or ta…

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Visiting Asheville, North Carolina at Christmas with Kids 29:45

7M ago29:45

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If you're looking for an awesome Christmas getaway, Asheville is the perfect destination! The weather is mild, the views are spectacular, and there are so many festive things to do with kids! Definitely include the Biltmore Estate, the National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn, and a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plus thi…

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How to Use Points and Miles for Your Next Family Vacation 1:16:36

7M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

If you want to take more family vacations but you're on a budget, this podcast episode is for you! Today's episode will cover how to get started with points and miles to travel for less with a family. I'm interviewing Abby from Wayfaren Co ALL about simplifying the world of credit card points for travel. Abby hopes to help families take those dream…

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Season 4, Episode 15- Oktoberfest Beer Taste Test! 43:11

7M ago43:11

43:11

Annually Jim and Zack taste fall beers for this podcast. It dawned on them that they have never held an actual Oktoberfest-only beer taste test. Atoning for their past sins, this was remedied with a taste test with everything under the Oktoberfest umbrella. These include the namesake Oktoberfest beers, Fest Biers and Marzens. In sampling, the pair …

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Visiting Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park with Kids 35:42

7M ago35:42

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Our road trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park and back was one of our favorite family spring break trips! It was budget-friendly, there was warm weather, and no crowds. I'm sharing our itinerary and tips for visiting Las Vegas with Kids as well as what national parks, state parks, and recreation areas are within driving distance. Death…

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Ideas for Gifting Travel and Experiences for Birthdays and Christmas 29:47

7M ago29:47

29:47

Have you ever thought about doing experience gifts instead of toys or more things you don't need? If you want to give a great gift this holiday season that's going to help your family create more memories together, why not give the gift of travel? Travel, museum passes, sporting events, hotel stays, water parks, classes, and theme park tickets are …

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How to Find Cheap Flights for Your Next Family Vacation 33:33

8M ago33:33

33:33

Planning a family vacation and trying to find some cheap flights? Lately flights have been insanelly expensive, making travel feel out of reach for families. We've been budget travelers for a long time, and with a large family we have to be really good at finding deals on flights. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing all of my tips…

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What to Do in Salt Lake City with Kids 34:13

8M ago34:13

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What is there to do in Salt Lake City, Utah with kids? This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Lisa Stanworth from the Choose Your Happy Place podcast! We talk about what to do in Salt Lake City with Kids, along with day trip options like Park City, and how to use Salt Lake City as a jumping off point for visiting the Utah Nation…

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Visiting Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park with Kids 58:26

8M ago58:26

58:26

Key West is one of our favorite family-friendly travel destinations! It's a tropical destination you can visit without a passport, and there are so many things to do with kids. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Alli from Big Trips with Four Littles We talk about what to do in Key West with Kids, along with how to get to Dry…

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Season 4, Episode 14- What Makes a Backyard Road Trip Enjoyable? 39:35

8M ago39:35

39:35

Our friend Tim posed an episode idea for us, "What makes a backyard road trip enjoyable?" Zack misinterpreted and he really wanted us to discuss actual backyards. Anyhoo, Zack and Jim discuss what makes a backyard road trip enjoyable. The duo come to an agreement about some risk vs reward balance. They analyze what goes into a backyard road trip- h…

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Tips for Flying with a Toddler (From a Mom of 4 and Travel Blogger) 48:59

8M ago48:59

48:59

If you're flying with a toddler soon, be sure to tune into this episode to get all my tips and tricks including: what to do with toddler car seats when you're flying what to pack in your toddler's carry on bag going through TSA with a toddler best toys and activities for toddlers on airplanes mindset tips for surviving long travel days Travel with …

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Is Washington DC A Toddler-Friendly Destination? 24 Hour Washington DC Itinerary 27:45

9M ago27:45

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This past spring I took my toddler to Washington DC for a quick 24-hour trip. We toured the city and saw as many sights as we could in our short time there! This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'll share whether I thought Washington DC was a good place to visit with toddlers, whether we want to come back and visit with our whole family, and w…

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Booking a Kid-Free Trip to South America on A Budget (Using the United Excursionist Perk) 34:04

9M ago34:04

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This summer my husband and I had the opportunity to take a kid-free trip to South America to visit some college friends. We visited Ecuador and Colombia, and were able to book all of our flights on points by signing up for the United Explorer Card and taking advantage of the United Excursionist Perk. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sh…

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Where to Go for Spring Break with Kids (and Tips for Doing Spring Break on a Budget) 45:56

9M ago45:56

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Looking for spring break ideas to escape the dreary winter weather? There are so many destinations within the United States that make for awesome vacations with kids. While Florida has some of the best family spring break destinations, you can also find beautiful spots in the southwest, on the west coast, in the midwest, and along the east coast, t…

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Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth It? My Experience Visiting Disney World at Christmas with A Toddler 32:05

9M ago32:05

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This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what it's like to visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World with a Toddler. I'll talk about what this specially ticketed event is, what makes the ticket worthwhile including unique entertainment, character sightings, food and beverage, free treats, and more!…

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Season 4, Episode 13 "Pro"-necticut 40:13

10M ago40:13

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Wipe away your negative "conn"otations of Connecticut, we're talking about all the positives of this small state. We've changed the name of the Nutmeg State and changed it to "Pronecticut" (get it, like the opposite of Con-necticut is Pro-necticut?). Redwoods, land locked sand dunes, and tobacco sheds- all found in this great state as well as histo…

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Greece with Kids: Things to Do, Our 1-Week Itinerary, and the REALITY of Travel with 4 Kids 43:24

10M ago43:24

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This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Greece! Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Greece itinerary for families. We visited the Greek Island of Paros, and spent a day in Athens, too! We'll share what our travel fails were in planning this leg of the t…

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Italy with Kids One-Week Itinerary (The Reality of Travel with 4 Kids) 1:01:10

10M ago1:01:10

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This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Italy and Greece! Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Italy itinerary for families and what we did in each of the cities we visited, including things to do in Venice with Kids, things to do in Florence with Kids, …

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Season 4, Episode 12- Travel Talk: Seattle, Tasting Water and Discussing Music 53:09

10M ago53:09

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Zack, Jim and special guest, Danny, talk all about a recent trip to Seattle. They discuss which places that should be on your travel bucket list. Danny gives a kid perspective of the Seattle trip including plane travel, the Space Needle and going to a Seattle Mariners game. They also discuss interior Washington with forays into North Cascades Natio…

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How to Go Viral on TikTok and Instagram as a Travel Content Creator (I'm Back! Catching Up on the Last 2 Years of Travel with Kids) 29:20

10M ago29:20

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This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what I've been up to for the past 2 years, why I took a break from podcasting, and how I've gone viral on TikTok and Instagram and grown my accounts. I'm sharing my top tips for growing on both Instagram and TikTok, plus how I use my blog as my main source of income to fund all of our family tra…

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Season 4, Episode 11- Prince Edward Island, Maine, Vermont and Saratoga Springs 34:12

11M ago34:12

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We're talking summer travel, in particular trips to Prince Edward Island, the Portland area in Maine, Vermont and Saratoga Springs. Katie Wheeler, Jim's wife, joins us to discuss her recent visit to PEI seeking out all things Anne of Green Gables. Zack shares with the group his visits to Portland and Saratoga Springs. Zack's son, Danny adds his two…

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Season 4, Episode 10- Lawnmower Beer Taste Test 15:39

11M ago15:39

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Let's rev up that Husqvarna because it's time for a blind taste test of lawnmower beers. So what beers exactly? Not cheap a la Natural Light but certainly not craft. Jim and Zack try to find the best value beer. Jackie helps the boys by masterminding the operation aka pouring the beers in unmarked cups. Listen to see how poorly Zack and Jim guessed…

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Season 4, Episode 9- Lighthouses and Summertime Travel 28:30

12M ago28:30

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Jim and Zack catch up on their recent travels. Zack recently wrote a few articles about lighthouses on the Backyard Road Trips website. The pair discuss the lighthouse road trips- favorite lighthouses, and how the the articles were researched and written. As an aside, they also talk about Jim's issues with the Massachusetts RMV. Zack also explains …

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Season 4, Episode 8- "Barbarossa" Coletti is back again 39:56

1y ago39:56

39:56

Adam "Barbarossa" Coletti is back for round two! Adam, or for this episode "Barbarossa" digs deep into his life as a biker and shares stories of his time on two wheels. He tells us about entry into his motorcycle club, club rituals, and how to get patched. Zack and Jim bring the heat as they grill Adam on club guidelines as well as do's and don't's…

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Season 4, Episode 7- A Warm Welcome to the Good Reverend, "Fast" Adam Coletti 38:40

1y ago38:40

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We warmly welcome the good reverend, "Fast" Adam Coletti. This is the interview you've all been waiting for and we've waited four years to get him on. This is part one of a two episode interview with Adam. Zack and Adam have been friends for roughly 40 years and Jim and Adam for a good 25. Adam shares the backstory of his nicknames "Fast Adam" and …

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