In this final installment of summer stories we tackle a topic that transcends the seasons—the captivating magic of water during travel. If you’d like to share a story about your summer, record a voice memo and send it to hello@atlasobscura.com or leave a voicemail at 315-992-7902.
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Is the Supervolcano Beneath Yellowstone About to Explode?
All those hot springs, geysers, and greenery that make Yellowstone National Park famous are powered by an enormous volcano underneath it. And, according to the internet’s most excitable corners, it’s just itching to explode.Today, we’re sharing an episode from Are We Doomed?, the ... Show More
40m 38s
Nov 5
Andrew Phung Is a Calgary Superfan
Andrew Phung is a comedian and actor best known for playing Kimchee on the TV show Kim's Convenience, and he's the creator and star of Run the Burbs. But for this conversation, what matters most is that Andrew is a superfan of Calgary, the medium-sized city in Alberta where he gr ... Show More
17m 16s
Nov 4
The Roadside Attraction That Paved the Way for Disneyworld
Weeki Wachee’s underwater shows, featuring swimmers in full mermaid drag, have dazzled crowds since 1947 – so long as a gator doesn’t make its way into the underwater theater. In this episode we hear about the history of this Old Florida roadside attraction, including how it pave ... Show More
19m 58s
Jul 2025
Discover Summer of Epics, a summer special series from L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Summer is the season of getaways and grand adventures! It’s the perfect time for Voice of Jewels to whisk you far from home… across turquoise waters, into emerald-colored jungles, and even up into silver-tinted clouds! Rediscover an impressive necklace made of golden claws, a luc ... Show More
48s
Jul 2018
Summer Reading 2018, Part 2
It's a summer tradition! Once more, Stuff to Blow Your Mind devotes a summer episode to the discussion of fiction, non-fiction and children's books that the hosts read over the course of the last year. So listen in and maybe one of these books will accompany you on your next beac ... Show More
50m 16s
Aug 2019
#5 Journeys Through Nostalgia
<p>#journeyswithelliott ep.4.</p> <p>In this journey, we discover why it's great to go back to things we did in the past, whether it's music, games, movies or places! I'll also be sharing my opinion on people staring at you when you are a tourist. We will have a travel story from ... Show More
28m 55s