
Backroad Odyssey : Travel Stories, Van Life & Road Trip Oddities
by Noah Mulgrew
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The Price of Utopia - The New Harmony Experiments
May 19, 2026
55m 35s
Chasing Margaritaville: The Jimmy Buffet Story
Apr 7, 2026
40m 35s
The Sirens of the Spring - Lore, Legends & The Weeki Wachee Mermaids
Mar 20, 2026
30m 40s
The City of Perpetual Sun - A Portrait of St. Petersburg
Feb 24, 2026
23m 51s
The Shell Capital of the World - Sanibel Island
Feb 5, 2026
26m 40s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/26 | ![]() The Price of Utopia - The New Harmony Experiments✨ | utopian livingNew Harmony+4 | — | — | IndianaNew Harmony | utopiaNew Harmony+5 | — | 55m 35s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Chasing Margaritaville: The Jimmy Buffet Story✨ | Jimmy BuffettMargaritaville+3 | — | — | Pascagoula, Mississippi | Jimmy BuffettMargaritaville+3 | — | 40m 35s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() The Sirens of the Spring - Lore, Legends & The Weeki Wachee Mermaids✨ | mermaid mythologymodern portrayals+3 | — | — | Weeki Wachee State ParkAncient Greece | mermaidsmythology+5 | — | 30m 40s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() The City of Perpetual Sun - A Portrait of St. Petersburg✨ | St. PetersburgFlorida+4 | — | St. Pete brewery | St. Petersburg, FloridaHome of Perpetual Summer | St. PetersburgFlorida+5 | — | 23m 51s | |
| 2/5/26 | ![]() The Shell Capital of the World - Sanibel Island✨ | shellsSanibel Island+4 | — | — | Sanibel IslandFlorida+1 | Sanibel Islandshells+5 | — | 26m 40s | |
| 1/22/26 | ![]() On the Road - America's Flattest State: Which One Takes the Crown?✨ | road tripspeed limits+3 | — | — | AmericaUnited States+1 | speed limitsweigh stations+3 | — | 33m 30s | |
| 12/11/25 | ![]() The Parthenon, Y'all - The Gods Visit Nashville✨ | NashvilleParthenon+3 | — | JSTORParthenon | NashvilleCentennial Park+1 | ParthenonNashville+3 | — | 30m 45s | |
| 12/2/25 | ![]() On the Road - Why Are Barns Red?✨ | barnsMidwest+3 | — | — | MidwestMidwestern highways+1 | barnsred barns+4 | — | 20m 15s | |
| 11/25/25 | ![]() The Savannah Story - America's First Urban Experiment✨ | urban planninghistory+3 | — | — | Savannah, GeorgiaGeorgia | Savannahurban experiment+3 | — | 28m 12s | |
| 11/13/25 | ![]() Travel Stories - Second Families and Road Trip Air Fryers✨ | travel storiesair fryers+3 | Abby | Hooks.and.hops | — | travelair fryer+5 | — | 46m 47s | |
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| 10/9/25 | ![]() Mysteries of The Driftless - Caves, Hills, and the Myth of Flyover Country | Today, we explore a region shrouded in mystery … An isolated land of rugged hills, carved river valleys, and secluded relics of ages past. The American Midwest. Specifically, a region untouched by the many terraforming glaciers that flattened much of what we now refer to as the Upper Midwest. What we find might surprise you... Recording Locations: Maquoketa Caves State Parkhttps://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks/all-parks/maquoketa-caves-state-pa... | 21m 30s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | ![]() Travel Stories : The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Welcome to our inaugural collection of travel stories from the depths of Reddit, where my dog Noodles and I react to online tales that range from bone-chilling to heartwarming. After two years on the road, Noodles and I craft informed commentary on Reddit's wildest travel stories; the good, the bad, and the ugly. What I like and dislike about the USA.... as a tourist: https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/13hmnlx/what_i_like_and_dislike_about_the_usa_as_a_tourist/?chaine... | 24m 14s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | ![]() The Birthplace of Iowa - The Fiddler and The Forge | What is the REAL story of Iowa? Nestled among the limestone bluffs along the Mississippi River, we unearth the curious origin of Iowa as told through the story of its first permanent European settler, Julien Dubuque. … What was Iowa like before statehood? How, when, and why did it become a state? Finally, WHY should you care? Noodles and I explore these questions (and much more!) as we delve into the surprising history of our home state. Safe travels!... | 26m 17s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() Van Life Diaries - Theodore Roosevelt National Park | Today we visit the North Dakota Badlands where the too often overlooked Theodore Roosevelt National Park lingers in the shadows... While there, we answer the following questions: How did Theodore Roosevelt come to have a National Park named after him? Why is this sidelined National Park unique? Why should you add this fascinating park to your travel bucket list? We'll also answer listener questions at the end - safe travels! Works Cited: https://www... | 21m 21s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | ![]() The Battle Above the Clouds - Turmoil in Tennessee | Noodles and I summit Lookout Mountain to explore the monumental conflict that occurred along its slopes. Why is the subsequently named "Battle Above the Clouds" overlooked? How is it significant in FULLY understanding the events of the American Civil War? Let's find out! Works Cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/40575782?searchText=the+battle+of+chattanooga&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dthe%2Bbattle%2Bof%2Bchattanooga%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=... | 25m 13s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() The Fremont Troll - Seattle's Mysterious Resident (Revisit) | In the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington - a curious resident claims the shadows beneath Aurora Bridge ... Those who dare to venture into its liar speak of its sheer size, stern gaze and possessive nature. But! Few can tell you the reason for the trolls residency. Noodles and I revisit our exploration into the thrilling origin of The Fremont Troll. Works Cited: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/a-brief-history-of-the-fremont-troll-a-menace-that-evokes-a-smil... | 17m 25s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | ![]() Van Life Diaries - America's First National Park City | What's a National Park City? My dog Noodles and I hike the trails of America's FIRST National Park City - Chattanooga, Tennessee - to find out! The answer might surprise you ... We'll also answer listener question at the end - which include: How would you rank the National Parks you've been to? Just listened to the Civil War series, how much research would you recommend doing before visiting Gettysburg? What area of the country is most "van-friendly?" ... | 23m 45s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | ![]() The Story of West Virginia - Almost Heaven: Also Mothman | What's the real story of West Virginia? Why is the state often ignored, stereotyped and forgotten? In what world do these questions explain the flurry of West Virginia Mothman sightings of the 1960's? We answer all this and more as we hike mountain trails and visit the small town of Point Pleasant, a location infamous for its association with the Mothman. Safe travels! Works Cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4242460?searchText=the+battle+of+point+pleasant&searc... | 35m 16s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 | ![]() Van Life Diaries - Blue Ridge Mountains: Beyond the Haze | Today Noodles and I camp in the Haze of the Blue Ridge Mountains to answer the following questions: What are the blue ridge mountains? Why are they worth exploring? Why has this section of the country long been steeped in mystery, supernatural stories and the occasional strain of true crime. We also answer listener questions including: What place would you not revisit? What’s a funny story from the road? What makes van life worth it? Do you have a favorite Noo... | 22m 11s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | ![]() Hemingway's Key West - Behind the Persona | Why should we care about Ernest Hemingway's time in Key West? What did this great American novelist REALLY do and accomplish during his brief residency on the island from 1931 to 1939? My dog and I spend a week on the island to answer these - and more - questions ... Works Cited: Great, concise book about Hemingway's time in Key West: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104236.Hemingway_s_Key_West https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/guide-hemingways... | 29m 28s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | ![]() Van Life Diaries - The Lost Coast: California's Last Wilderness | A singular stretch of untamed wilderness lines Calirfonia's Northern Coast. A landscape so rugged and dramatic that the state's infamous 'route one' avoids it's sheer cliffs and crashing waves. My dog Noodles and I spend three days along this coast - while there we hear a love story. - We answer listener questions at the end, which include: How do you know where you're going next? Does your van get messy?Was there anything that surprised you in researching Plymouth Ro... | 17m 50s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | ![]() Secrets of Plymouth Rock - The Real Story | What’s the real story and legacy of Plymouth Rock? Did the so-called “Pilgrims” REALLY step upon that particular rock that fateful Autumn of 1620? Why and how did Plymouth Rock become the defining “Founding of America" Myth? My dog Noodles and I visit the rock in Plymouth Massachusetts to find out! Works Cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv1wxsdq.7?searchText=plymouth+rock&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dplymouth%2Brock%26so%3Drel&a... | 27m 10s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | ![]() Van Life Diaries - Skunk Ape Headquarters | Who is The Skunk Ape? Noodles and I take the van to visit Skunk Ape Headquarters deep in the Florida Everglades in search of answers. We’ll also be answering listener question at the end, which include: What do you listen to while driving? Do you ever take showers in your van?How long does it take you to visit a location?How do you avoid conversation bias on the show? Brief Works Cited: https://www.skunkape.info/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-flor... | 17m 47s | ||||||
| 4/18/25 | ![]() The Enchanted Highway - One Man's Dream to Save His Town | The sparse fields of North Dakota hold a secret … Mysterious scrape metal statues populate the wind-swept landscape. The reason behind their labored construction and the harrowing story of the man who built them - that’s a story worth telling. This is the fable of the Enchanted Highway… Works Cited: https://www.atlasobscura.com/videos/meet-the-man-who-built-north-dakota-s-enchanted-highway https://www.ndtourism.com/regent/attractions-entertainment/family-fun/... | 14m 54s | ||||||
| 4/4/25 | ![]() Van Life Diaries - Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses | How much do we REALLY know about eclipses? My answer one year ago would have been - not much. - To amend this, my dog and I witness a total solar eclipse and - nearly a year later - a lunar eclipse in Southern Florida. We use each experience to explore the profound cultural, historical and scientific significance of eclipses. Sit back, relax and join our venture into cosmic happenings well beyond the walls of our small van ... Listener questions at the end of the episode include: ... | 33m 52s | ||||||
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