“We want stories that don’t exist in systems”: Mike tells Sarah what happened when Utah set out to solve one of America's most intractable problems. Digressions include the Paleo diet, the planet Mars and the inadequacy of the term “up the river.” Jimmy Carter makes an extended cameo appearance.
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Jul 14
What I Love: A Listener Summer Special
How do I love thee? For this special episode, we asked you to send us a voice message about something you love. From gas station coffee to tap dancing to rocks to the inner lives of rats, you answered—and showed us that when we experience the things that other people love, that l ... Show More
58m 11s
Jan 2024
SILENT STORM: DARK FORCES, MILITARY TRIBUNALS, AND THE PATH TO REDEMPTION
<p>In this episode, we tackle the impending border crisis, the heartbreaking struggles of homeless veterans, and the pervasive drug epidemic plaguing our cities. Discover the calculated attacks on traditional values and the erosion of our society's foundation. Uncover the mot ... Show More
5m 48s
Apr 2025
291: Trail Tales 67
Today’s stories include disrupting the natural order, shaming tourons, static ghosts, poop strap injuries, hauntings in Japan, Alaskan thank yous, pennies form heaven and cacti-microneedling Brazilian waxes. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers ... Show More
56m 2s
Jun 2024
It's Not About the Iranian Yogurts *TEASER*
The girlies venture back into the depths of Reddit to uncover some shocking relational horrors — a boyfriend who buys breast milk on Facebook marketplace, a husband with a secret Rag, a guy who moans his own name during sex, and more. Digressions include a lengthy preamble about ... Show More
4m 17s
Feb 2025
Trail Tales 65
Today’s stories include dumpster lemons, haunted marathons, national park first dates, night hippos, hero dads and being saved by science. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, f ... Show More
55m 34s
Apr 2021
195: The Epistemological Jack-in-the-Box
Mike tells the true story of a famous poet who wrote her best stuff while working as a waitress in a diner, many years ago. After that, another true story about the time Joan Rivers saved his career, followed by a rather remarkable catch-up with Paul Kelley, a true renaissance ma ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2025
Trail Tales 66
Today’s stories include slapping the bag, a mother’s intuition, geocaching gone wrong, being saved by spirits, synchronicities and sibling pranks. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and ... Show More
57m 11s