About this episode

Charlie and Luther discuss their adventurous road trip from Richmond to New Orleans, exploring various Southern landmarks and cultural references.

The sequel to 2024's Most Excellent Whizzbang American Roller-Coaster Adventure! This time: the South. Charlie and Luther discuss their trip in a pickup truck from Richmond to New Orleans, via the Rappahannock Oyster Company, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Monticello, the Michie Tavern, The Andy Griffith Show, The Tail of the Dragon, Knoxville, Nashville, Shiloh, the Jug’s One Stop gas station, the Bass Pro Pyramid, Graceland, Johnny's Drive-in, and Vicksburg.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie

Guest: Luther Abel

Topics covered

• travel
• adventure
• Southern culture
• food
• history
• entertainment

Keywords

• road trip
• Southern landmarks
• adventure
• food
• history
• travel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Andy Griffith Show

Places: Richmond, New Orleans, Rappahannock Oyster Company, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Monticello, Michie Tavern, The Tail of the Dragon, Knoxville, Nashville, Shiloh

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