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Whether you’re just beginning to explore the Western United States or you’ve been living here since the day you were born, the Via Podcast will introduce you to new and unique adventures that will change your perspective. Hosts Mitti Hicks and Michelle Donati bring their travel expertise to interviews with some of the West’s most fascinating experts, residents, and adventurers. In each episode, you will discover deep conversations in the hopes of igniting a new interest—foraging anyone?—or planting the seeds of a new-to-you road trip. You might even learn something about a place you’ve explored dozens of times before. Whether you’re listening from the comfort of your couch, your morning commute, or on the road, the Via Podcast, presented by AAA, will be good company. And, of course, our AAA Members have a lot to say about traveling the West, so we’ll be sharing their emails and audio messages along the way.
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- Ghost Hunting in Haunted Hollywood: Spot the Black Dahlia, Marilyn Monroe, and the Starlet Who Haunts the Hollywood Sign · 45 min · Sesong 3 Episode 9Here’s your star map to haunted Hollywood: On this tour of Tinseltown, you might spy Marilyn Monroe’s ghost in a mirror, sense the Black Dahlia in the Biltmore Hotel elevator…
- Where Day of the Dead Truly Comes Alive: From a Candlelit Island in Mexico to a Skeleton Parade in Austin, Texas · 30 min · Sesong 3 Episode 8Day of the Dead is a celebration of life, and folklorist Rachel González-Martin knows where the liveliest festivities are—from the world’s largest Dia de los Muertos parade in…
- Weirdly Wonderful Museums: Ancient Computers, Curious Scents, and a Poozeum · 37 min · Sesong 3 Episode 7Pack your curiosity. Atlas Obscura’s cofounder Dylan Thuras takes us on a tour of the West’s quirkiest museums. Together, we’ll encounter zombifying fungi, the world’s largest…
- Coast Through Skate Culture: From Outlaws to the Olympics · 35 min · Sesong 3 Episode 6Grab your grip tape and get stoked for an intro-to-skateboarding road trip. Learn how the pastime born of teen angst in the ‘60s grew into a respected Olympic event—and visit the…
- Dive into Mermaid Magic: From Underwater Cancan Shows to Kitschy Tiki Bars · 32 min · Sesong 3 Episode 5Sporting a sparkling sky-blue tail, Rachel Smith goes to work every day as a professional mermaid. It turns out, mermaids like her swim all over the West—if you know where to…
- The Native Food Revival: Chef Crystal Wahpepah Shares Her Favorite Native Dishes and Where to Try Them · 40 min · Sesong 3 Episode 4Taste the stories, history, and energy behind modern Native American cuisine with Chef Crystal Wahpepah. Her own journey reveals the complex and emotional connections between…
- Searching for Sasquatch: History, Hoaxes, and the Hunt for a Camera-Shy Hominid · 39 min · Sesong 3 Episode 3Break out your night-vision goggles and join the hunt for Bigfoot, as our hosts explore the history, lore, and cultural impact of the elusive cryptid and its tireless devotees.
- The Great Wolf Comeback: The Real Story of Their Remarkable Return · 34 min · Sesong 3 Episode 2Forget the big bad wolf. Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd has spent nearly 50 years matching wits with gray wolves in the Montana wilderness—and she’s here to shift your perspective…
- Discover the Real Route 66: A Murderous Zookeeper, a Secret Stairwell, and Feral Donkeys Galore · 34 min · Sesong 3 Episode 1At 100, Route 66 is still one weird and wild ride. Buckle up as we motor to a zoo gone wrong, a town ruled by donkeys, and a 2,000-year-old pueblo with a secret stairwell that…
- Best of Season 2: Ghosts, UFOs, and Rodeos · 32 min · Sesong 2 Episode 10Ghost stories aboard the Queen Mary, UFO run-ins near Area 51, owl calls that fool actual birds, and the cheesiest scoundrel. Join hosts Mitti and Michelle as they relive season…
- Haunted Hotels You Can Visit — and the Ghosts Who Never Checked Out · 55 min · Sesong 2 Episode 9Phantoms, pranks, and plenty of ghostly gossip: The hosts of National Park After Dark take us to the historic hotels where legends, landscapes, and restless spirits meet.
- Adventures with the World’s Best Birder: In Your Backyard and Beyond · 50 min · Episode 15Noah Strycker is the Indiana Jones of birding, willing to brave jungle heat and Arctic cold just to spot that rare bunting, owl, or hawk. In 2015, in a quest that spanned 41…
- Dive Into Hawaii Surf Culture: Catch a Wave Where Legends Roamed · 35 min · Sesong 2 Episode 14Tourists visiting Hawaii from the mainland might look out from the beach at the surfers riding the waves, and think it’s all just part of the tropical scenery. But to native-born…
- Join a Literary Joyride: 2 Writers, Beloved Bookstores, and Jack London’s Ghost · 38 min · Sesong 2 Episode 6Join literary powerhouses Tommy Orange and Kaveh Akbar on their West Coast book tour. The two best friends share their favorite indie bookshops, contemporary Western writers, and…
- Hop on the Cheese Trail: Views, Moos, and One Cheesy Scandal · 36 min · Sesong 2 Episode 5Join us “whey” out West as we cuddle baby goats, sample award-winning Brie, and unwrap Monterey Jack’s unscrupulous origins on the coast’s tastiest route. Whether you’re a casual…
- The Black Rodeo Boom: Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter" Was Just the Spark · 40 min · Sesong 2 Episode 4From Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter to rising rodeo stars, Black cowboy culture is having a moment. Saddle up for a ride into the community’s vibrant heart, including L.A.’s…
- Where to Savor the West’s True Flavor: From the Best Al Pastor Tacos to Truffle Garlic Noodles · 38 min · Sesong 2 Episode 3Get ready to crave truffle garlic noodles, sumac-spiced chicken, and other mouthwatering dishes as Chef Preeti Mistry digs into why the San Francisco Bay Area is the most…
- Close Encounters with UFO Hot Spots: Area 51, Roswell, and the Great ET Road Trip · 40 min · Sesong 2 Episode 2The truth is out West! Explore Roswell’s infamous crash site, an alien watchtower, and Area 51’s eerie back gate on our latest out-of-this-world road trip.
- The Southwest’s Wildest Outdoor Art: From Lightning Fields to Sun Tunnels · 31 min · Sesong 2 Episode 1Forget the Louvre. Buckle up for a rugged ride to see colossal land art—including an installation inside a volcano—with Atlas Obscura’s Dylan Thuras.
- Via Podcast: Bonus Episode · 20 min · Sesong 1 Episode 13Join Michelle and Mitti for one last bonus episode, where they reflect on where they’ve been on this first season’s journey through the American West.
