Travel Oddities

Amy and Brett have kicked off our new Odd Spot format. On this episode, Brett and Amy opted for travel by circus train while discussing Ringling Circus Dead Memorial in Wahpeton,ND. This sad story had Amy on the brink of tears and Brett tried his hand at using words. The story of the circus performers … Continue reading "Odd Spot – Ringling Circus Dead Memorial – Wahpeton ND" The post Odd Spot – Ringling Circus Dead Memorial – Wahpeton ND appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Amy, Brett and Harley have been scheming and plotting lots of new material and formats for the show. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy skip the travel by sea and opt for the sketchier Natchez Trace, a dangerous trail in a very remote area of Tennessee…or at least it used to be during the … Continue reading "84 – Meriwether Lewis Conspiracy – Hohenwald, TN" The post 84 – Meriwether Lewis Conspiracy – Hohenwald, TN appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Amy, Brett and Harley have been slaving away for your listening pleasure. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy took the a cruise to explore one of the coldest, darkest and most stunning places in the US, Skagway, AK. We discuss the Haunted Red Onion Brothel(also known as the Red Onion Saloon), and yes the … Continue reading "83 – Haunted Red Onion Brothel – Skagway, AK" The post 83 – Haunted Red Onion Brothel – Skagway, AK appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

We are almost back on track for our Monday release. Amy has a note from her Witch Doctor, so you cannot comment on her snotty sounds. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy drop their kayaks into the swamp of Louisiana to explore one of the murkiest places in the US, Manchac, LA. We discuss … Continue reading "82 – The Curse of Julia Brown – Manchac LA" The post 82 – The Curse of Julia Brown – Manchac LA appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Better bring the bug spray and join Amy and Harley investigate the Gallinipper as we explore the ghost town of Averasboro, NC. On this week’s episode, we have a ton of history on one of the weirdest cryptids we have ever covered. What is a Gallinipper? How about a man-sized mosquito that can drain all … Continue reading "81 – Gallinipper – Averasboro, NC" The post 81 – Gallinipper – Averasboro, NC appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Yes, we know the days of the week and that Wednesday is after Monday. Amy and Harley have the summertime allergies, so please forgive the snotty sounds. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy get to the choppa to explore one of the most beautiful places in the US, Big Sur, CA. We discuss the … Continue reading "80 – Dark Watchers – Big Sur, CA" The post 80 – Dark Watchers – Big Sur, CA appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Can you hear me now? On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy take the long way to the oddity that is the I-4 Dead Zone in Sanford, FL. ***Warning. We have some audio anomalies, and we are back to blaming gremlins*** This oddity is creepy. This oddity got its start in the pioneer days when … Continue reading "79 – I-4 Dead Zone – Sanford, FL" The post 79 – I-4 Dead Zone – Sanford, FL appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Do or do not. There is no try. Harley decided to not try to pronounce any of the names involved in this episode. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy travel the eight fold path that leads to The Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, Montana. This oddity surprised us, and may be … Continue reading "78 – Garden of One Thousand Buddhas – Arlee, MT" The post 78 – Garden of One Thousand Buddhas – Arlee, MT appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

You can love the Manatees in Florida, but don’t touch. On this week’s episode, Harley and Josh have to discover the secrets of Cassadaga Florida before the sun sets. Today’s oddity is the Psychic Capital of the World, but if you are a resident of Cassadaga, FL, you probably already knew that. The story starts … Continue reading "77 – Psychic Capital of the World – Cassadaga, FL" The post 77 – Psychic Capital of the World – Cassadaga, FL appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy explore the catacombs of Westminster Burying Ground in historic Baltimore, MD. ***Warning. We have some audio anomalies, and we are currently blaming gremlins*** This oddity is one of steeped in history. It starts with the life and death of Edgar Allan Poe. We discuss grave robbers, ghosts, screaming … Continue reading "75 – Westminster Burying Ground – Baltimore MD" The post 75 – Westminster Burying Ground – Baltimore MD appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

On this week’s episode, Harley and Josh walk barefoot in the beautiful Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. This oddity starts a few hundred million years ago, takes a detour to the British Isles and ends up in a Druid grove. We had a great interview with John Beckett, author of The Path … Continue reading "74 – Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, TX" The post 74 – Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, TX appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Amy the Social Media Goddess dropped by for a tour of the Travel Oddities road-trip garage. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy nerd out about the Lemp Mansion in the bustling city of St. Louis, Missouri. This oddity is has been brewing since the late 1800’s. It starts with a ridiculously wealthy family, the … Continue reading "73 – Lemp Mansion – St Louis, MO" The post 73 – Lemp Mansion – St Louis, MO appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

How many times can you record a single episode before finally losing your mind? The answer is 4. On this week’s episode, Harley is joined by Josh the Giant Leprechaun, you may remember him from our Bobby Mackey episode. ***Warning. We have some audio anomalies, and I am now considering burning everything and starting over.*** … Continue reading "72 – Apache Rattlesnake Festival – Apache, OK" The post 72 – Apache Rattlesnake Festival – Apache, OK appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

We are considering changing the name of the show to Harley talks to smart people. On this week’s episode, we work our way through down a cobblestone street to the Norwichtown Cemetery in historic Norwich, CT. This oddity is a classic. It starts during the Revolution, developed some cold spots, and now has Benedict Arnold … Continue reading "71 – Norwichtown Cemetery – Norwich, CT" The post 71 – Norwichtown Cemetery – Norwich, CT appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

Harley has a Paranormal Hangover! On this week’s episode, Harley heads to the east coast to investigate the investigators at the third annual Salem Con in the Historic Haunted Hawthorne Hotel in lovely Salem, MA. This event has all a ton of the experts in oddities all in one place. This is a two-day event … Continue reading "70 – Salem Con – Salem, MA" The post 70 – Salem Con – Salem, MA appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

On a quiet small town street there is an old white house with an ominous background, but you might just pass right by if it weren’t for the GIANT sign that reads, THE VILLISCA MURDER HOUSE, in blood red letters. On this week’s episode, episode 69, Harley travels the dusty roads of Iowa to find … Continue reading "69 – Axe Murder House – Villisca, Iowa" The post 69 – Axe Murder House – Villisca, Iowa appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

***Warning. We have some audio anomolies, and we are currently blaming gremlins*** All work and no play, makes Brett a dull boy. All work and no play is Harley’s standard operating procedure. On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett work their way through the maze that is the Stanley Hotel in beautiful Estes Park, CO. … Continue reading "68 – The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, CO" The post 68 – The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, CO appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

On this week’s episode, Brett and Harley take an existential trip to Sedona, AZ in search of enlightenment at the Bell Rock Vortex. We are completely sold on this oddity, and Brett already has a bag packed. We had a great interview with our “boots on the ground” expert, Sue-Ellen Barker. Sue-Ellen is a tour … Continue reading "67 – Bell Rock Vortex – Sedona, AZ" The post 67 – Bell Rock Vortex – Sedona, AZ appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

On this weeks episode Brett and Harley travel north(ish) to VanMeter, IA in search of the Van Meter Visitor, Mothman, Mystery Creature whatcha ma call it. Try saying that 5 times fast, that’s a real oddity. Again this week with the tongue twisters. They had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Freeburg, co-author of the”Hitch Hikers … Continue reading "66 -The Van Meter Visitor – Van Meter, IA" The post 66 -The Van Meter Visitor – Van Meter, IA appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.

On this week’s episode Brett and Harley travel the Information Super Highway to Hay Springs,NE to grab a steak and maybe a glimpse of the legendary ‘Alkali Monster’ of Walgren Lake Is it a 40 to 100 foot long tall tale or a cornfed, cattle eatin’, blinkin green eyed, alligator lookin, flipper havin’ loch ness … Continue reading "65 – Alkali Lake Monster – Hay Springs, NE" The post 65 – Alkali Lake Monster – Hay Springs, NE appeared first on Travel Oddities Podcast.