View From The Rearview Mirror Twenty-six letters, thousands of miles, and one unforgettable journey. In our series finale, Scott Showalter looks back at the "ABCs of the Strangest Landmarks." We recap the highs (The Jolly Green Giant), the lows (The Mystery Spot), and the just plain weird (Voodoo Doughnut). Scott discusses the common thread that ties these landmarks together—the human desire to leave a mark and the stories we tell along the open road. Plus, we answer listener questions and reveal what’s next for the "Show Me Your Trips" engine.

📣 New Podcast! "View From The Rearview Mirror" on @Spreaker #americana #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #roadtrip #seriesfinale #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Zion National Park We’ve finally reached the end of the alphabet, and we’re going out on a high note—specifically, 1,500 feet above the canyon floor. In this episode, Scott Showalter explores Zion National Park, a place Mormon pioneers named "the heavenly city of God." We dive into the sheer scale of the Navajo sandstone cliffs, the engineering marvel of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, and the adrenaline-pumping reality of hiking Angels Landing. Scott also uncovers the park’s original name, Mukuntuweap, and why it was changed to attract more travelers. It’s a breathtaking conclusion to our cross-country scavenger hunt through the strangest and most beautiful landmarks in America.

📣 New Podcast! "Zion National Park" on @Spreaker #americana #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #seasonwrapup #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Go Beyond Bora Bora and take a deep dive into the authentic soul, hidden history & cultural flavors of the islands of #Tahiti with travel writer Terri Guthrie on Big Blend Radio: youtu.be/-lq5hSQpucU #travelpodcast #bigblendradio #islandtravel

Ypsilanti Water Tower Episode Y: The Phallic Wonder of Ypsilanti It’s been called the "Most Phallic Building in the World," but the Ypsilanti Water Tower is actually an 1890s engineering masterpiece. Scott explores the laugh and the legacy of this Michigan icon.

📣 New Podcast! "Ypsilanti Water Tower" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelmichigan #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod #ypsilanti

Explore the connection between the Jefferson Highway and Route 66, plus get a preview of the Crossroads of America Centennial Conference in Joplin, Missouri. Roger Bell, Pres of Jefferson Highway Association on Big Blend Radio: youtu.be/ncLBzzW-Xhs?... #RoadTripUSA #TravelPodcast

Xanadu Houses Episode X: The Bubble Houses of Xanadu They were the "Homes of the Future" made of polyurethane foam. Scott looks back at the 1980s vision of computer-controlled living and why the futuristic Xanadu houses eventually popped.

📣 New Podcast! "Xanadu Houses" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #retrofuture #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod #xanaduhouse

World’s Largest Ball of Twine Episode W: The 20,000-Pound Ball of Twine It started with one man in 1953 and now it’s a living community record. Scott visits Cawker City, KS, to find out why millions of feet of twine make for the ultimate American roadside stop.

📣 New Podcast! "World’s Largest Ball of Twine" on @Spreaker #fyp #kansastravel #nailedittravelcompany #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #twineball #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Voodoo Doughnut Episode V: Voodoo Doughnuts and Portland Weirdness From Voodoo Doll doughnuts to legal weddings in a pastry shop, Scott explores the landmark that made pink boxes and bacon-topped doughnuts a cultural phenomenon in the Pacific Northwest.

📣 New Podcast! "Voodoo Doughnut" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #portlandeats #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod #voodoodoughnut

Unclaimed Baggage Episode U: The Lost Treasures of Unclaimed Baggage Ever wonder where your lost suitcase goes? Scott visits the 50,000-square-foot store in Alabama that sells everything from lost wedding rings to medieval armor found in airline luggage.

📣 New Podcast! "Unclaimed Baggage" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelfinds #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unclaimedbaggage #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Thor’s Well Episode T: Thor’s Well 🌊  The "Drainpipe of the Pacific." It looks like the ocean is being sucked into a bottomless hole in the Oregon rocks. Scott explores the science (and the danger) of Thor’s Well. #OregonCoast #ThorsWell

📣 New Podcast! "Thor’s Well" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #oregoncoast #showmeyourtrips #thorswell #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

New episode coming this Thursday 🇪🇸
Episode 2 of the Travel Our World Podcast takes us to Valencia — sunshine, food, stories and one of Spain’s most vibrant cities.
🎧 Live Thursday on all podcast platforms.
#TravelPodcast #Valencia #TravelOurWorld

Exploring Tahiti & Beyond Island Hopping, Culture, and Lagoon Adventures

Today's #BigBlendRadio "Travel with Terri" Podcast explores the beauty, culture, and island adventures of Tahiti & French Polynesia, from lagoons & pearl farms to local cuisine & sustainable travel. Listen: vacationstationtravel.substack.com/p/exploring-... #Tahiti #TravelPodcast

Travel writers Pam & Gary Baker join us to share their luxury train adventures across Australia aboard The Ghan, Indian Pacific &Great Southern rail journeys. Watch: youtu.be/tKvU-oHA8Uc #IFWTWA #BigBlendRadio #TravelPodcast #TrainTravel

Strike One! - The Field of Dreams Cornfield This is a special episode that goes out to my fellow Podcaster Keb who claims we never talk about Baseball! The Field of Dreams Corn Field “If you build it, he will come.” In this penultimate episode Scott travels to the rolling cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa. We explore the Lansing family farm, where a Hollywood film crew transformed a patch of agriculture into the world’s most famous baseball diamond. Scott dives into the magic of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, the science of growing movie-ready corn, and why thousands of people still make the pilgrimage to a farm in the middle of nowhere just to "have a catch." It’s a story of faith, family, and the enduring power of Americana.

📣 New Podcast! "Strike One! - The Field of Dreams Cornfield" on @Spreaker #fieldofdreams #fyp #iowatravel #nailedittravelcompany #roadtripamericana #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Discover why Avoyelles Parish is known as the Egg Knocking Capital of the World and how this unique Louisiana Easter tradition brings families and communities together. Podcast: youtu.be/WrSkEXLY8FA #Easter2026 #TravelPodcast #OnlyLouisiana #BigBlendRadio

Rock City Episode R: Seeing Seven States at Rock City "See Rock City" isn't just a barn slogan—it’s a destination. Scott follows the signs to Lookout Mountain to walk the Swing-A-Long bridge and see if you really can see seven states from one cliff.

📣 New Podcast! "Rock City" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #rockcity #seerockcity #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

The Queen Mary Episode Q: The Grey Ghost – Life (and Death) on the Queen Mary She carried 16,000 soldiers at once during WWII and is now permanently docked in Long Beach. Scott explores the Art Deco luxury and the famously haunted Room B340 of this legendary ocean liner.

📣 New Podcast! "The Queen Mary" on @Spreaker #fyp #hauntedtravel #nailedittravelcompany #queenmary #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Prada Marfa Episode P: The Desert Mirage of Prada Marfa A high-end boutique in the middle of a West Texas wasteland? Scott visits the art installation that features 20 left-footed shoes and zero employees to find out what it says about our obsession with brands.

📣 New Podcast! "Prada Marfa" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #pradamarfa #showmeyourtrips #texasroadtrip #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

JOURNEY JUKEBOX - Issue 2 - 2026 Step into a "living" magazine experience with Journey Jukebox, a dynamic publication that grows with every mile travel writer Lisa Evans covers. This isn't a static issue—it’s an evolving archive that...

From historic St Augustine to cultural Caribbean destinations, follow Lisa Evans in the latest issue of our evolving “Journey Jukebox” digital travel podcast magazine: online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/JOURNE... #TravelPodcast #TravelMagazine #BigBlendRadio

The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Episode O: Chained to the Earth – The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Built of cedar and cypress and anchored to the ground with iron chains, this St. Augustine landmark is a miracle of survival. Scott takes us inside the classroom that survived 200 years of Florida hurricanes.

📣 New Podcast! "The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse" on @Spreaker #fyp #historytravel #nailedittravelcompany #showmeyourtrips #staugustine #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Trailing of the Sheep Festival 30 Years of Idaho Heritage and Sun Valley Charm

Travel writer Sharon K. Kurtz explores Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival, sharing Ketchum’s ranching heritage, culture, cuisine, and mountain-town charm. Article & Podcast: bigblendmedia.substack.com/p/trailing-o... #TravelIdaho #TrailingoftheSheep #TravelPodcast

QUILTRIPPING TRAVEL WITH ROSE MAG - ISSUE 2 Continue the journey with award-winning travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer in the second edition of the Quiltripping digital podcast magazine. Building on our premiere, this issue further expl...

Vol. 2 of the Quiltripping Digital Podcast Magazine is here! Join travel writer Rose Palmer as we sail on a Star Clipper ship and explore the cultural textures of Alaska, Malta, the Rhine, Chicago & Beyond: online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/QUILTR... #TravelMagazine #TravelPodcast #TravelPhotography

24 hours to go.

Season 2 of Travel Our World launches tomorrow with Episode 1: We’re Back.

Press play tomorrow.
#TravelPodcast #travelourworldpodcast

The Neon Musem Episode N: The Neon Boneyard – Where Vegas Signs Go to Glow When the lights go out on the Vegas Strip, the signs go to the Neon Museum. Scott walks through 250 iconic pieces of Sin City history to find out why these retired neon giants are still buzzing.

📣 New Podcast! "The Neon Musem" on @Spreaker #fyp #nailedittravelcompany #neonmuseum #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod #vegastravel

2 days to go.
Season 2 of Travel Our World starts with Episode 1.
10 destinations. 10 episodes. One place per show.
Destination Focus begins in 48 hours.

🎙️ Travel podcast. Real stories. Real journeys.
#TravelPodcast

2 days to go.
Season 2 of Travel Our World starts with Episode 1.
10 destinations. 10 episodes. One place per show.

Destination Focus begins in 48 hours.

🎙️ Travel podcast. Real stories. Real journeys.
#TravelPodcast

The Mystery Spot Episode M: Defying Gravity at The Mystery Spot In the Santa Cruz redwoods, water flows uphill and people lean at 45-degree angles. Scott attempts to uncover the truth behind the 150-foot "anomaly" that has baffled tourists since 1939.

📣 New Podcast! "The Mystery Spot" on @Spreaker #fyp #mysteryspot #nailedittravelcompany #santacruz #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Springtime in England Gardens, Farms & Countryside Escapes

Historian & custom tour guide Glynn Burrows shares the beauty of England’s gardens, countryside, historic estates, and farm-to-table experiences. Article & Podcast: vacationstationtravel.substack.com/p/springtime... #TravelEngland #GardenGetaways #TravelPodcast

Lucy the Elephant Episode L: Lucy the Elephant – The Jersey Shore’s Oldest Resident She’s six stories tall and older than the Statue of Liberty. Scott visits Margate, NJ, to climb inside Lucy the Elephant, a landmark built to sell real estate that became a national treasure.

📣 New Podcast! "Lucy the Elephant" on @Spreaker #fyp #jerseyshore #lucytheelephant #nailedittravelcompany #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod

Knight’s Ferry Covered Bridge Episode K: The Timber Ghost – Knight’s Ferry Bridge California has more than just modern tech; it has the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi. Scott travels back to 1863 to explore this wooden marvel that survived the Gold Rush and the great floods.

📣 New Podcast! "Knight’s Ferry Covered Bridge" on @Spreaker #fyp #historiclandmarks #knightsferry #nailedittravelcompany #showmeyourtrips #travel #travelpodcast #traveltipsandtricks #unfilteredstudios #unfpod