Best WTBU Podcasts (2024)

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Coming Home with Amber Kavie 31:21

9M ago31:21

31:21

What's it like to come home after a long and transformative time away? Shandra sits down with traveler Amber Kavie to discuss the hard and confusing parts of returning and how the definition of 'home' can be constantly changing. Make sure to check out Amber's socials: Instagram: @amberkavie TikTok: @travelingwithamber And don't forget to check out …

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Long Distance Relationships with @danandchiara 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

What's it like to date a traveler? In this episode Shandra sits down with content creators Dan and Chiara to break down misconceptions of being in a "fairytale" travel relationship. They discuss long distance struggles, advice and the hard decision of pursuing travel dreams at the risk of jeopardizing the relationship. Make sure to check out their …

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Planning Six Months in South America! 18:09

10M ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, Shandra brings listeners along with her as she plans her next solo trip to South America in January. In many senses, taking this time off is the opposite of what she should be doing right now and she sits down to explain why she made the decision anyways despite the fears and apprehensions.…

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A Date in Every Country with Loni James 32:10

10M ago32:10

32:10

Loni James uses dating apps to go on a date in every country. This episode Shandra sits down with her to recap these experiences and gain inspiration for her own future dates abroad. Check out Loni's socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesloni/ Blog: https://lonijames.com/https://lonijames.com/…

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School Burnout 26:08

11M ago26:08

26:08

Burnout can be a catalyst for a big life change. For Hannah, it was travel. Today Shandra is rejoined with BU senior Hannah Baron. Last year Hannah took a gap year for herself and her mental health. With that came a lot of traveling and realizations.

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Camping in Italy [video] 18:35

11M ago18:35

18:35

In this episode Shandra recaps her experience buying a tent and spending a month camping in Italy. She dips into it all... the good, the bad and the stinky...

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Couchsurfing Through Israel [video] 27:17

12M ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, Shandra recaps her experience couch surfing through Israel for a month straight. This means spending ZERO dollars on accommodation! It does come with costs though...

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Welcome to Season 4! [video] 12:57

1y ago12:57

12:57

After another summer of impromptu travel (surprise surprise) through Israel and Italy, Shandra returns to the podcast studio at Boston University to welcome in another season of Sunshine on a Dime. She recaps a bit of her crazy summer and gives a sneak peek into what kinds of things to expect with the new season ahead.…

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Slow Travel with @polyglotpetra 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

31:40

In this episode Shandra is joined with Petra Udomprasert, a travel blogger, language educator, and slow traveler. Together they sit down to redefine slow travel (spoiler: it has nothing to do with time) and look at the reasons for why being more culturally conscious is essential to our planet.

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Lonely Travel with Gi Shieh 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Traveling can get lonely sometimes. In this episode Shandra sits down with slow travel and slow fashion content creator Gi Shieh to chat about what loneliness can look like while abroad and why it’s not necessarily something to run from. Here are some of the travel communities Gi mentions in the episode: Host a Sister Asian Wander Woman Digital Nom…

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Teaching English Abroad with Mia Townsend 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

In this episode Shandra is joined by Mia Townsend, a traveling teacher and lover of cross-cultural connections. She explains how her life shifted after living abroad and how to create a career or even just a summer out of teaching English as a second language. Check out Mia's socials: Instagram Youtube Don't forget to check out our socials: Website…

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Road Tripping the U.S. with Alex Broggi 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

31:37

In today’s episode, Shandra is joined by content creator and road tripper Alex Broggi. While his social media reels show a picture-perfect view into his life as a road tripper living out of his car, Alex reveals the real story behind the posts. They discuss the highs and lows of road trip life and dig deeper into how to create a great road trip exp…

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Twenties Travel Mindset with @bybellaleah 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

Is it possible to be a full-time student AND travel the world? In this episode Shandra sits down with college student and travel content creator @bybellaleah to discuss whether it really is possible to travel and stay dedicated to studies at the same time. In this episode the two of them discuss how to tangibly achieve this balancing act. To follow…

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Turning Strangers into Friends 19:26

1+ y ago19:26

19:26

In this episode Shandra recaps a recent solo trip she took to New York. She reveals the surprising mentality she uses while making friends on trips and the natural discomforts that accompany this. Yet, despite these discomforts, she explains why approaching strangers is essential to every trip because you never know who may change your life. Don't …

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Travel Burnout 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

16:36

What happens when that initial excitement of travel wears off and the go-go-go lifestyle isn’t as exciting as it was at the beginning of a trip? In this episode Shandra explains what travel burnout is and why every day of your travels simply can’t be the best day ever. She reveals this in her own experiences and how you can tackle travel burnout to…

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How Dangerous Really Is Travel? 42:35

1+ y ago42:35

42:35

In this episode, Shandra is joined with Michael Huxley, founder of the travel website Bemused Backpacker. As someone with over 20 years of experience traveling, Mike has a lot to share about the different dangers of travel and how to best prepare for a trip. They tackle topics of media portrayals, the validity of travel advisories and work to answe…

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What is Travel? 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

15:50

After coming back from a trip that changed the way she views travel, Shandra tries to define what travel is and why people do it. Spoiler…she can’t. But she does explain why it is important for everyone to figure that out for themselves and why these definitions are constantly changing. Don't forget to check out our socials! Website Instagram Blog…

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Sickness and Injury Abroad 23:53

2y ago23:53

23:53

In this episode, a coincidentally sniffly Shandra unpacks the inevitable: getting sick or injured while abroad. With much experience, and many stories, she explains how best to avoid it, mentally prepare, and tackle it when sickness or injury comes while abroad.

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Couchsurfing 51:37

2y ago51:37

51:37

In this episode Shandra is joined by Alex, a friend she met while traveling who has a lot to say about Couchsurfing. Alex explains the benefits of the lifestyle, tips for success, safety precautions, and many stories to tell from his experience hosting as well as meeting strangers through the site. This is another episode not to be missed! Don't fo…

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Travel Regret 23:14

2y ago23:14

23:14

In this episode Shandra introduces the idea of travel regret. She explains how it is possible to come home from a trip feeling fulfilled and free of potential regrets. She also teaches how to change thought patterns with some simple tricks. And finally, she reveals how it is possible to bend time and get ahead of regrets before they even happen.…

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Mental Health Abroad 35:56

2y ago35:56

35:56

On today’s episode Shandra interviews Jackie Paris, a licensed psychotherapist and world traveler. Jackie shares her extensive wisdom and breaks down the practice of maintaining a positive mental health while abroad, along with stories of her own adventures.

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Budgeting: Before, During, and After 17:37

2y ago17:37

17:37

In this episode, Shandra breaks down a few tips and tricks about how to spend and save your money. She covers it all- before your trip, during your travels, and after you get home (where you hopefully have some money left!)

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Becoming Fluent in a Language Abroad 44:35

2y ago44:35

44:35

On today’s episode, Shandra is joined by Anna, who gained fluency in Spanish through her study abroad experience in college. She now speaks it every day in her travels through Latin America. The two of them break down the process of learning any language, how essential it is to do it abroad, and crazy travel experiences along the way.…

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Life as a Travel Nomad 45:12

2y ago45:12

45:12

On today’s episode Shandra interviews Lisa Green, a full-time travel nomad. Lisa is one of the many remote workers redefining the narrative of the ‘workplace’ and is doing it while living her dream life abroad. She answers every question from “How does this lifestyle work?” to “How can I make this happen for me?” This episode is not to be missed!…

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Hostel Hopping 101 22:34

2y ago22:34

22:34

In this episode, Shandra shares all of the secrets of hostel-hopping that she wished someone had told her before her first hostel experience. If you want to skip the trial-and-error of hostel-hopping, tune in to figure out how to navigate the world of hostels like a pro.

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Travel Safety and Sensitivity 29:27

2y ago29:27

29:27

In this episode, Shandra interviews Shari, a friend she met abroad, about safety practices and cultural sensitivity while traveling. Together, they tackle subjects from scamming, strangers, theft and more while exchanging many stories to relate.

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Why I Started Traveling 19:49

2y ago19:49

19:49

In our first episode back from a summer long hiatus, Shandra reveals where she recently traveled to, and what that trip meant for her. She also discusses the lead-up to becoming a young solo traveler, and why she chooses to prioritize travel as a full-time student. Stay tuned for lots more exciting content to come!…

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Travel After a Semester Abroad 27:15

2+ y ago27:15

27:15

In this episode, Shandra is joined by Hannah Baron, a fellow BU student. Hannah spent a month backpacking after studying abroad in Europe, and her whole perspective on travel and the Western-working mentality changed forever. Listen in to learn about how to travel during and after a semester abroad, and how one trip can change your whole outlook on…

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The One Thing You MUST Do Before Traveling With Friends 16:08

2+ y ago16:08

16:08

In this episode, Shandra reveals the most important thing that a traveler has to do before planning a trip with friends. She also explores some of the travel dynamics between partner and group travel.

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Solo Travel: The Biggest Misconceptions 14:46

2+ y ago14:46

14:46

In this episode, Shandra explains some misunderstandings about solo travel and reveals some of the hidden perks that come along with traveling alone. She walks through her realizations during her first solo trip and relates this to a new mindset entering into future adventures. So listen in this week for a firsthand account of someone who never exp…

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Sunshine on a Dime Podcast Trailer 1:05

2+ y ago1:05

1:05

For every reason that you say you can’t travel… Sunshine on a Dime will explain how and why you actually can. Embark with Shandra Back, a full-time college student and any-time traveler as she shares stories, interviews other travelers, and provides tips and resources to break down any barriers holding you back from buying that ticket. It doesn’t m…

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Pack Your Bags! 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

35:11

For episode 3, Shandra and her travel companion Deva break down the travel essentials (and non-essentials) that they learned from their first trip together. This episode is truly packed with stories, insights and many lessons learned, so listen in and get your bags ready!

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Traveling for FREE with Work Exchanges 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

39:06

In this episode, Shandra is joined by full-time traveler Marine, who she met at her first work exchange. Together, they break down the ins and outs of work exchanges, along with some crazy Costa Rica stories and tips for living abroad.

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Why You Actually CAN Travel 12:38

2+ y ago12:38

12:38

In SOAD's first ever episode, Shandra breaks down the three most common reasons why people say they can’t travel, and explains how and why it actually is possible for anyone.

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Sakrochentis Teaser Trailer 2:46

4y ago2:46

2:46

A new podcast from the creators of The Last Show. Travel blogger Jo Márquez boards the Ciao Bella Mediterranean Cruise to escape a bad breakup. She gets more than she asks for when the ship sinks, stranding her on Sakrochentis Island and the eponymous resort. Suspicious of the guests and ever-grinning staff, Jo discovers that Sakrochentis is much o…

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Episode 16: So Long and Goodnight [FINALE] 15:28

4+ y ago15:28

15:28

Episode 16: A final confrontation with the NME. "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.

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Episode 15: Real Spook Hours: "The New Motive Engine" 15:43

4+ y ago15:43

15:43

Episode 15: Your favorite college cryptid radio show has risen from the ashes! This week, our hosts discuss Boston’s resident robot god. "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.…

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Episode 14: I Listen More Than You Think 17:38

4+ y ago17:38

17:38

Episode 14: NME Radio has a special guest star! (Content warning: Strong language) "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.

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Important Update! 1:40

4+ y ago1:40

1:40

In this update Cat and Anna discuss a worst case scenario, rawr XD, being more like Lisa, refrigerator noises, and how current events will effect the podcast. Toodles bitches.

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Episode 13: Waiting for the Sky to Fall 14:21

4+ y ago14:21

14:21

Episode 13: A field trip to a new local landmark! "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.

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Episode 11: Charles II of Spain 22:46

4+ y ago22:46

22:46

In this episode , Anna and Cat discuss inbreeding, jawlines, appendicitis, science in the 1600s, erotic donuts, and the man who ended the reign of the Hapsburg dynasty by no fault of his own.

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Episode 12: A Looming Shadow Grows 18:10

4+ y ago18:10

18:10

Episode 12: At New Motive Eden Radio, the Host discusses the weather and the future of the Garden of the Commonwealth. Over at The Last Show, there's a live sports broadcast! "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at s…

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MIC.3 - [45.4E.47.49.4E.45] 0:40

4+ y ago0:40

0:40

SOH 070 069 066/049 054 - 46 45 42/31 36 - 01000110 01000101 01000010/00110001 00110110 - F E B/16 076 073 083 084 069 078 - 4C 49 53 54 45 4E - 01001100 01001001 01010011 01010100 01000101 01001110 - L I S T E N EOT "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. C…

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Episode 11: The Most Gracious Host 18:40

4+ y ago18:40

18:40

Episode 11: The People’s Republic of Kayleigh subs in for The Last Show. Today’s news is brought to you by our lovely sponsors. "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.…

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Episode 10: Like A Beast to Bait 16:43

5y ago16:43

16:43

Episode 10: I'm sorry. (Content warning: Strong language) "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.

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Episode 9: The Plague 23:55

5y ago23:55

23:55

Today Anna and Cat discuss pus and blood part 2, Axe body spray, kink shaming, fleas, rats, and a disease indifferent to who it wiped out.

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Episode 9: Like A Moth to Light 16:30

5y ago16:30

16:30

Episode 9: An exclusive interview. "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are available on Anchor or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our soundtrack on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/lastshowpodcast.

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Episode 8: Tarrare 38:44

5y ago38:44

38:44

Today Anna and Cat (and Layla) discuss powerful laxatives, belts o' skin, wooden chests, the pus of life, and a man's journey to become the hungriest, stinkiest, stretchiest human of all time. Sources: London Medical Physical Journal. "Polyphagism." Eclectic Repertory and Analytical Review, Medical and Philosophical (1810-1820) 10.1 (1820): 136. We…

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Episode 8: Led By A Beating Heart 16:26

5y ago16:26

16:26

Episode 8: Event season officially kicks off in the Greater Boston Wasteland with the Wasteland Live Action Film Festival and the return of the Boston Greek Food Festival. Also, an update on the upcoming LSKCMC lineup. Plus, a new Survivor of the Week is announced! "The Last Show" is a podcast created in association with WTBU. Episodes are availabl…

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Episode 7: Salem Witch Trials 33:25

5y ago33:25

33:25

Today Anna and Cat discuss Kool Aid, doing simple math, boredom in the 17th century, and an unlucky set of circumstances that led to the SECOND biggest witch hunt in North American history.

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