Buggies and Umphreys McGee
From TAGQ (That's A Good Question) by Ben Johnston & Scott Johnston
October 1, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 40
About this episode
The episode explores personal stories and reflections while driving through the Driftless region after a concert.
We drive the Driftless after a late night with Umphrey’s McGee and let the road pull old stories loose, from bike crashes and basement slot cars to a wild cat named George and the quiet joy of becoming a grandparent. Along the way, Amish buggies, Frank Lloyd Wright, and the honest comfort of unpolished podcasts set the rhythm. • festival glow at a grass amphitheater with Umphrey’s McGee • why the Driftless landscape feels different and holds sound • Hillsboro Brewing, Taliesin, and car-campi...
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben Johnston, Scott Johnston
Topics covered
- music
- storytelling
- landscape
- family
- improv
- culture
Keywords
- Umphrey’s McGee
- Driftless
- bike crashes
- grandparent
- Amish buggies
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- podcasts
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Driftless, Hillsboro Brewing, Taliesin
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