Author Jill Jonnes joins Rick to discuss who was in the crowd 120 years ago to view The Eiffel Tower, and how radio saved it from being demolished. Also, Pauline Frommer offers tips for all kinds of fun in Las Vegas away from the casinos on the Strip and we'll explore some of the distinctive Christmas season traditions of Rome and Santa Fe.
Sep 2024
Travel Legend Rick Steves
Traveling abroad had such an impact on Rick early on, that he chose to dedicate his life to helping others see the world.
In 1976, he launched Rick Steves’ Europe and, over time, built a travel empire along with a community of raving fans (including me!). His best-selling guidebo ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 12
IT’S NOT GONNA HAPPEN Ft. Max Balegde | Episode 195
Max Balegde is here this week!! Drew and Max talk discovering gambling in Vegas, a stranger throwing Max’s umbrella, throwing up in front of Tom Cruise, Drew trapped behind a shrub on the red carpet, British tortoises, and so much more. Max IG: https://www.instagram.com/max_baleg ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2022
WOMEN OF THE WEST Ep. 6 | Pearl Hart: “The Stagecoach Robber, part 2”
In Arizona Territory, Peart Hart’s adventures escalated and intensified. She robbed a stagecoach, tried to outrun the law, escaped from jail, and ended up in the notorious Yuma Prison. Her exploits made headlines across the country, but her fame was fleeting in the waning days of ... Show More
32m 38s
Oct 1
Ron Harnish (7 of Clubs, California)
<p>Our card this week is Ron Harnish, the 7 of Clubs from California.</p><p>Twenty-two-year-old Ron Harnish was murdered on the streets of San Diego in December 2006. Almost 19 years later, the police and Ron’s own mother believe they know who’s responsible. But proving it has be ... Show More
24m 8s
Feb 2025
#166 Diana Pasulka - Religious History, UFO Phenomena and the Ancient Mysteries of Purgatory
Diana Walsh Pasulka is a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington who specializes in Catholic history and the intersection of religion, technology, and UFO beliefs. Pasulka's research focuses on how belief in UFOs and extraterrestrial life has ... Show More
2h 33m
Sep 2
A fossil, a hat and a T-Rex
Catherine gets an invigorating lesson on the corner of Bedford Square, in London’s Bloomsbury.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow ar ... Show More
9m 25s
Sep 30
Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric Pages
What if the French Riviera you’ve seen in photos is only half the story? Cédric Pages is the founder of WhatToDoRiviera.com, a local tour entrepreneur driving discovery across the Côte d’Azur by partnering with small operators and curating authentic experiences. In this episode, ... Show More
1h 3m