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| 17 Dec 2024 | Christmas Spectacular Seven | 00:45:43 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys celebrate the season with discussions of the Immaculate Conception (it’s not what Ryan thinks), an idea for holiday film commentaries yet to come, and the LAST Ugly Ornament contest. And another year passes without seeing pictures of the Nativity Ryan’s father painstakingly carved from a single block of wood. Here’s what we cover in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/deborarest/?hl=en
LATAM 50 Best Restaurants https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/
“White Christmas” movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Christmas_(film)
Day of the Little Candles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Little_Candles
Reba McEntire “Christmas Guest” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57fS-9kGZqU
Jimmy Fallon “Chipmunks and Chestnuts” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CChx2qVNl0
Kiernan’s Ugly Ornament for Ryan
Ryan’s Ugly Ornament for Kiernan
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| 09 Aug 2022 | Southern Peru | 01:21:28 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast we head back to Peru! Ryan is joined by documentarian Chase Whiteside to talk about their recent trip; they chat about what to do in Lima, Arequipa, & Cusco, with a specific focus on their foodie adventures and Incan sites in the Sacred Valley. Also, Ryan LOVES alpaca. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Lima: Museo Jade Rivera Museo Larco: Central: Maido: Manduco Ristorante Pizzeria Italiano: Isolina: Mérito: Convento De San Francisco: Arequipa: Chicha por Gaston Acurio: Museo Santuarios Andinos: Zig Zag: The Train: Cusco & The Sacred Valley: Palacio Del Inka Marriott Bar Kiernan’s 2019 Peru Trilogy: Part 1 (Episode 44): Part 2 (Episode 45): Part 3 - Machu Picchu (Episode 53): https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-53-peru-part-3-machu-picchu/ State Parks with Peter Kujawinski (Episode 43): Man Walks Around The World: 21 Life-Changing Trips: | |||
| 10 Sep 2019 | Caves 101 | 01:00:51 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about why he loves visiting caves and why you should too. Plus, we tackle The Great Slovenian Cave Debate. Things we talked about in today’s podcast:
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| 16 Aug 2022 | Traveling The Andes With Kim MacQuarrie | 00:56:36 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan chats with Kim MacQuarrie, author of 5 books covering the history, flora, and fauna of the Andes and the Amazon. For a fun drinking game, take a shot every time Ryan mispronounces something in Spanish. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Kim MacQuarrie’s books: | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Vatican City | 01:15:17 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys Catholic out hard. In celebration of Lent, “Conclave,” and a Catholic Jubilee Year, Kiernan talks us through the top sites to see in Vatican City. Rome is expecting 32M visitors this year, and now each and every one can listen to Out of Office! Things We Talked About on Today’s Episode: Jubilee 2025 https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025 Holy Doors Saint Peter’s https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/en/ Pope John XXIII https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/martyrs-miracles-and-the-stuff-of-making-saints/ Vatican II Papal Altar and Canopy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Baldachin Chair of Saint Peter Tomb of Saint Peter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter%27s_tomb Saint Peter Statue https://stpetersbasilica.info/Statues/StPeter/StPeter.htm La Pieta https://fa-inkwell.org/1039/arts/artists-review-la-pieta-one-of-michelangelos-earliest-works/ Vatican Museums https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en.html Laocoon and his Sons Gallery of the Candelabra “School of Athens” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_of_Athens Sistine Chapel “In Our Time” episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015vh8 Sistine Chapel pre-reading https://www.througheternity.com/en/blog/art/michelangelo-last-judgment-sistine-chapel-vatican.html Omio Jenny Nicholson on the Star Wars Hotel | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | “Secret Boston” with Kiernan Schmitt | 00:49:16 | |
This week Ryan welcomes his favorite author Kiernan Schmitt to talk about Kiernan’s new guidebook “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide.” The book is a part of Jonglez Publishing’s “Secret” series, which specializes in historical oddities and way off-the-beaten-path sites fit for locals and enterprising tourists both! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide” https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175 Secret series: https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/secret-guides/ Our interview with Thomas Jonglez North End Library Venice Miniature https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/diorama-of-venetian-palace The Dutch House https://www.redfin.com/MA/Brookline/20-Netherlands-Rd-02445/home/11461795 Arlington Street Church Tiffany Window https://www.ascboston.org/about/building.html Neon Williams Forest Hills Cemetery “Neighbors” by Christopher Frost https://www.christopherfrost.org/#/neighbors2006/ The Dodecagonal House https://www.bostonpreservation.org/news-item/my-boston-home-dragon-jp Jumbo’s Ashes at Tufts https://now.tufts.edu/2014/09/22/glory-was-jumbo BC Labyrinth https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/memorial-labyrinth.html Dorchester Historic Brick Collection https://www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org/exhibits Greenway Carousel https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/08/31/greenway-carousel-grand-opening/ Puppet Free Library https://puppetco-op.org/libraries.htm Climate Change and Turbulence Revere Sand Sculpting Festival https://www.internationalsandsculptingfestival.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gg7pYzzTUk Ponyhenge https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/02/opinion/ponyhenge-elizabeth-graver/
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| 09 May 2023 | We Design an Airport | 00:43:30 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the show turns 150! The boys reminisce, compare themselves to Sisyphus, and talk about their deep airport feelings. | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | Star Wars Museum Creator Steve Sansweet | 01:13:22 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan talks with one of the greatest Star Wars collectors of all time: Steve Sansweet. Steve is the founder of Rancho Obi-Wan, the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia in the world. Located in Petaluma CA, the museum is open for public tours, but be sure to pre-book. And if it all goes according to plan, soon Rancho Obi-Wan will be joining forces with 3 other top collections to become the brand-new Saga Museum. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Saga Museum https://ranchoobiwan.org/new-saga-museum-to-celebrate-legacy-of-star-wars-fandom/ Steve Sansweet Bio https://ranchoobiwan.org/board/ Rancho Obi-Wan Ralph McQuarrie https://www.iamag.co/star-wars-the-art-of-ralph-angus-mcquarrie-100-concept-art/ Head Man Action Figure Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Last Star Wars episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925?i=1000581538592 Britannic Explorer https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/travel/brittanic-explorer-belmond-train-luxury/index.html Lidar-delivers again! https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/02/world/americas/maya-city-mexico.html | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Recreation.gov with Lauren Sloss | 00:59:01 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan and journalist Lauren Sloss talk through the ups and many downs of Recreation.gov, the one-stop shop for getting confused on booking anything at National Parks and other federal public lands. Plus, Ryan and Kiernan close out summer talking about serf wear (yep, that spelling is correct.) Things we talked about in today’s podcast: The Guardian’s Notre Dame restoration article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/20/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-rebuild-medieval-carpenters-guledon Lauren’s NYT article “National Park Booking App Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods”: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/travel/nps-recreation-gov.html Hipcamp CNBC’s “Happiest Travel Destinations’ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/28/club-med-top-10-happiest-travel-destinations-in-north-america.html
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| 31 Oct 2022 | Haunted Places | 00:40:56 | |
On this special Halloween episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their top picks for (supposedly) haunted places to visit. With these stories of unlucky Confederate children, folks with a death wish, and voodoo practitioners, you might want to leave the lights on for this one. BOO! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: OOO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ Boston’s Granary Burying Grounds https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail-sites/granary-burying-ground Haverstraw Hitchcock House https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2014/10/in-haverstraw-the-house-that-inspired-hitchcock/ Charleston’s Magnolia Cemetery https://www.bulldogtours.com/tours/the-spirits-of-magnolia-cemetery-tour/1 New Orlean’s Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 https://www.frenchquarter.com/st-louis-cemetery-no-1/ New Jersey’s Devil Tree (and slightly warm rock) https://weirdnj.com/stories/devils-tree/ National Park Ghost Stories https://parktrust.org/blog/scary-stories-from-national-parks/ Georgia Guidestones Poe’s graves https://www.eapoe.org/balt/poegrave.htm
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| 12 May 2022 | Summer Trip Planning 2022 | 00:38:53 | |
On this week’s episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan talk about why travel this summer is going to be particularly challenging and the best strategies for optimizing your Covid “revenge travel.” Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Past Episodes: Peru: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-44-peru-part-1/ https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-45-peru-part-2/ https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-53-peru-part-3-machu-picchu/ Trip Planning 101 https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-two-trip-planning/ State Parks with NYT’s Peter Kujawinski https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-43-state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/ Unexploded Bombs as Souvenir New Yorker’s “Transforming Trees into Skyscrapers” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/25/transforming-trees-into-skyscrapers
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| 01 Jan 2019 | Bonus Mark Adams Stories | 00:21:13 | |
To celebrate the new year, this episode features new bonus material from Kiernan’s interview with Mark Adams, author of “Tip of the Iceberg: My 3,000 Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska.” Mark talks about staying safe around bears, how to construct good travel writing, and what the heck a “williwaw” is. https://www.amazon.com/Tip-Iceberg-000-Mile-American-Frontier/dp/1101985100 https://www.nps.gov/katm/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/planyourvisit/exploring-the-valley-of-ten-thousand-smokes.htm | |||
| 05 Mar 2019 | Getting Through Airport Security | 00:50:24 | |
This week the boys compare all the ways to quickly get through security at airports: TSA Pre, Global Entry, Mobile Passport, and Clear. Plus, Ryan makes a bold prediction about where immersive theater is heading. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/orders/orthoptera.html https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry https://mobilepassport.us/ | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | Boston Part 3: Boston Harbor & Harbor Islands | 00:50:15 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan wraps up the Great Boston Trilogy by diving deep into Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands. Kiernan speaks to Boston Harbor Now’s Director of Programming Rebecca Smerling, who shares her encyclopedic knowledge of the must-do’s and secret gems of Boston’s epic waterfront. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Boston Harbor Islands https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ Boston Harborwalk https://www.bostonharbornow.org/what-we-do/explore/harborwalk/ USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/museum-ship/plan-your-visit/ Boston Sea Wall Murals https://seawalls.org/activation/boston-usa/ Long Wharf Middle Passage Marker Deer Island tour https://www.mwra.com/02org/html/faqstidi.htm Castle Island Sugar Bowl Walk https://www.mass.gov/doc/castle-island-trail-map/download Spectacle Island https://www.bostonharborislands.org/spectacle-island/ Georges Island https://www.bostonharborislands.org/georges-island/ Historic Boston Light Lighthouse https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/historyculture/boston-light.htm Blackberries on Lovells Island https://www.bostonharborislands.org/lovells-island/ Little Island London Highline https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/26/a-new-sky-garden-for-london | |||
| 24 Dec 2019 | Christmas Spectacular Two | 00:41:38 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys loosen their ties, put their seatbacks to the full reclined position, and breakout the holiday ‘nog. Kiernan and Ryan discuss why ornaments make perfects souvenirs, why Ryan’s been through some tough Christmases, and why iconic Christmas movies don’t adapt to the stage very well. Then, the annual Ugly Ornament Exchange! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: 11 Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-10-11-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/ Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvK1F6bUrzU Bing Crosby’s “Winter Wonderland” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLPUjwfb8xI Ryan’s gift to Kiernan Kiernan’s gift to Ryan - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 24 Dec 2020 | Christmas Spectacular Three | 00:34:54 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ through song, ornament exchanges, and outdoor light displays. Don’t forget to hang up your sock! Dyker Heights https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/dyker-heights-christmas-lights Somerville Lights Tour http://somervilleartscouncil.org/illuminationstour Peanuts at Beaumont Farms in Wallingford, CT Ryan’s ornament for Kiernan Kiernan’s ornament for Ryan Snoop Dogg and Anna Kedrick’s “Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sTvdeLQsMM Lou Monte’s “Dominick the Donkey” | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | New Haven | 01:10:57 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan takes us on a tour of his home turf: New Haven, Connecticut! It’s all apizza (a-BEETZ!), fake medieval buildings, dinosaurs, and New England charm. Plus, a BRAND NEW RICK STEVES’S SERIES! Things we talked about on today’s episode: Ryan’s new bastard podcast “Red Pen” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-pen-a-grammar-podcast/id1658608663 Rick Steves’s new show https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/art Wooster Square https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/wooster-square Pepe’s https://order.pepespizzeria.com/ Sally’s Modern Da Legna x Nolo Zuppardi’s Bar https://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-new-haven Beinecke Library https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beinecke_Rare_Book_%26_Manuscript_Library Gutenberg Bible page turning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKXDGFOoxvc Harkness Tower https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harkness_Tower Taft seat in Woolsey Hall https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/19/nyregion/a-president-s-custom-seat-still-best-in-the-house.html Crypt societies https://archive.curbed.com/2018/6/21/17484316/yale-secret-society-tomb-history-skull-bones Yale University Art Gallery Yale Center for British Art Peabody Museum “The Age of Reptiles” mural https://news.yale.edu/2019/12/02/peabodys-iconic-dinosaur-mural-gets-check-ahead-museum-renovation Atticus Bookstore Book Trader Cafe http://www.booktradercafe.net/
The Coffee Pedaler https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeepedalernewhaven/
“Bones and All” https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/bones-and-all-midwest-setting-explained
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Iceland is a Niceland (Return Trip to Episode #9) | 00:53:26 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys take a return trip to Episode #9 to discuss one of Kiernan’s top travel destinations: Iceland! Easily accessible from both Europe and the US, Iceland is a country like no other—wind, sand, snow, volcanoes, glaciers, and maybe the hardest-to-pronounce words on Earth! Iceland Episode Links: https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/jorunnsg/ingvellir-national-park https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/geysir/ https://visitreykjavik.is/hellisheidi-power-plant-geothermal-energy-exhibition https://www.amazon.com/Home-Carson-Ellis/dp/0763665290/ref=asc_df_0763665290/ | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | NYT 52 Places to Go in 2023 | 00:42:22 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the release of the New York Times’s annual “52 Places to Go” list. Plus, Kiernan ruminates about the importance of family vacations and Ryan triumphantly returns to Brooklyn. Things we talked about on today’s episode: NYT’s “52 Places to Go in 2023” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/travel/52-places-travel-2023.html Mark Twain House vandalism Museum of Modern Renaissance https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/museum-of-modern-renaissance-ma/ | |||
| 22 Oct 2018 | Trip Planning 101 | 00:28:32 | |
Kiernan’s what they call a “hyperplanner.” Less kind people go with “OCD nutbag.” He shares his tried and true Schmitt Three-Stage Framework for Trip-Planning (or STS-Double F-TP, for short; trademark pending) so you too can alienate your travel companions in record time. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin | 00:51:00 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan interviews one of the show’s most interesting guests ever: opera and Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin. Decades ago, Fred published a breakout hit for intrepid eaters: his book “Italy for the Gourmet Traveler.” During COVID, he collaborated with frequent “Out of Office” guest Rick Steves on a new update, which the duo published in 2023 as “Italy for Food Lovers.” Fred’s knowledge proved so encyclopedic, this will be Part 1 of 2! Note: Some SFX are missing from the top of the show, which explains the weird pauses. We’ll talk about it on the next episode. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Willy Wonka Immersive Experience “Italy for Food Lovers” https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/italy-for-food-lovers Fred Plotkin biography https://www.wqxr.org/people/fred-plotkin/ “The Myth of Your Phone’s Airplane Mode” https://qz.com/phone-airplane-mode-myth-1851286214 “Pod Save the World” CPAC Doubles Down on Creepy Autocrats | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | NYT Travel Editor Amy Virshup Talks 52 Places In 2024 | 00:46:26 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan talks to Amy Virshup, the Travel Editor of the New York Times, about the paper’s just released “52 Places to Visit in 2024” list. Plus, the boys launch a new segment called “The Judy Alert” to help Ryan’s mother determine whether her son is in danger. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: “52 Places to Go in 2024” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2024.html Quito, Ecuador episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quito-ecuador/id1438098925?i=1000610538652 Ecuador Travel Advisory White House Press Release on Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
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| 25 Feb 2025 | Berlin Museums | 00:52:18 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan offers an overview of Berlin's museums, highlighting a few of his favorites, from the story of Hitler's rise and fall in an underground bunker to contemporary art in an old train station. Plus, Kiernan talks about Boston. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Graveyards | 00:42:54 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys embrace Spooktober by sharing their favorite graveyards. Plus, there’s an update on friend of the pod Rick Steves’ health and some Boston travel tips from Kiernan. Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode: UPDATE RICK STEVES HEALTH https://x.com/ricksteves/status/1843844907833950542?s=46 Our Share Of The Night By Mariana Enriquez https://www.amazon.com/Our-Share-Night-Mariana-Enriquez/dp/0451495144
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| 31 Dec 2020 | Year in Review | 00:23:39 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan look back on the spectacular year of 2020 and choose their top 3 favorite episodes from the archives. | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | First Trip to Chicago | 00:49:13 | |
Pop! Squish! Six! Uh-Oh! Cicero! Lipschitz! On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys talk about one of their favorite cities in the US: Chicago! Perched on Lake Michigan, the city offers stellar food, world-class art and natural history, and a number of easy-to-find hidden wonders. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Chicago Architecture Tour Tiffany Dome at Chicago Cultural Center https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter-tiffanydome.html Millennium Park https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html The Bean https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/art-architecture/cloud-gate/ Buckingham Fountain https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain Crown Fountain Wrigley Field https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark Field Museum Art Institute of Chicago Thorne Miniatures https://www.artic.edu/highlights/12/thorne-miniature-rooms Robie House https://flwright.org/tour/robie-house Hogsalt Chicago-Style Hot Dogs https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-hot-dogs-chicago Chicago Pizza https://chicago.eater.com/maps/best-chicago-pizza-restaurants Roadside America https://www.roadsideamerica.com/
“Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums” by Bob Eckstein https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/travel/museum-guide-bob-eckstein-illustrator.html
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| 17 Sep 2019 | Escape Rooms with Tommy Wallach | 00:57:28 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews Escape Room expert Tommy Wallach about how video games shaped escape rooms, why Eastern Europe has the world’s best, and why these attractions are really just a blatant Russian conspiracy. Things we talked about in today’s podcast:
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| 15 Jan 2019 | Not Lost in Translation | 00:49:58 | |
This episode the boys kick the tires of 4 translation apps and talk about how to solve the Translator-Babysitter Conundrum. Plus, we learn about the time Ryan decided to be Greek Orthodox. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/triplingo/id596556793?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waygo-chinese-japanese-and-korean-translator/id496038103?mt=8 | |||
| 03 Aug 2021 | Our Top Travel Movies | 00:41:15 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan share their top picks for travel movies that really get their wanderlust pumping! Though Ryan might be a bit more of a cinephile, Kiernan’s had enough hours of plane-viewing to hold his own. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Dump trucks supercut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UluH0QmnwfM&t=1095s Our interview with the creator of Accidentally Wes Anderson https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/exploring-accidentally-wes-anderson-with-creator-wally-koval/ Talented Mr. Ripley https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134119/ “The Grand Tour” episode https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-80-the-grand-tour/ Before Sunrise https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/ Midnight in Paris https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605783/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Trip https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740047/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Grand Budapest Hotel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2278388/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Planes, Trains and Automobiles https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 HBO’s The White Lotus https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus “CBS Sunday” Morning Instagram | |||
| 11 Dec 2018 | 11 Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler | 00:43:53 | |
It’s the holiday season and that means it’s time for gross consumerism! This week the boys reveal their top 11 stuffers for your favorite traveler’s stocking. Things we talked about in today’s episode:
https://creativeaction.network/collections/publication/products/see-america-2019-wall-calendar
https://www.177milkstreet.com/subscribe
https://www.opentable.com/gifts
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/moscow-mule-carry-on-cocktail-kit
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CutMaps?ref=l2-shopheader-name
https://20x200.com/collections/lisa-congdon/products/lisa-congdon-day-256-vintage-airline-tags
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| 08 Oct 2024 | Secrets of a Modern-Day Travel Agent | 00:46:01 | |
In this episode, Ryan chats with Rory, a travel agent, about why people still use agents in 2024 and what it’s like booking tickets for Andrew Scott. Plus, Kiernan talks about his new job as a Boston tour guide. Last Stop Ryan: Kiernan: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/europe/westminster-abbey-bronte-plaque-accent-marks.html | |||
| 29 Jan 2019 | Space Tourism with Professor Matthew Weinzierl | 00:58:05 | |
Listen to the podcast on iTunes: Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=496493 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/17/science/saturn-rings-vanish.html https://www.virgingalactic.com/ https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/that-time-congress-considered-building-cities-in-space/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Mexico_(mural) | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Buenos Aires 101 | 00:47:08 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan ventures to Buenos Aires and shares his top neighborhood picks, eats too much steak, and embarks on a quest for elderly giraffes. Also, the boys debut a fresh segment called Nonsense Banter. Ryan's BA photos on Insgagram: Other Links: | |||
| 07 Jan 2020 | The Importance of Family Vacations | 00:06:51 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan offers a brief reflection on the meaning of family vacations. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Disney World EPCOT World Showcase https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/ep-worldshowcase.htm - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Traveling For Concerts (Taylor’s version) | 00:36:39 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan interviews Emma Weissmann on the boom of concert travel led by Taylor Swift. Plus, Kiernan endorses Mitt Romney again. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Mitt Romney for Harvard President. Emma Interview: TravelAge West: https://www.travelagewest.com/ Taylor Swift cruise: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/taylor-swift-cruise NPR article on economic impact: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/27/1221483930/girl-economy-taylor-swift-beyonce-barbie-2023 Last Stop:
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| 04 Jun 2019 | Historic Houses in America Part 2 | 00:55:23 | |
This week on Out of Office, the boys talk about more American historic houses they love and why Mark Twain had to decamp to Europe when he made a bad investment. Plus, how you can now pay money to sleep in Ryan’s childhood bed. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/historic-houses-in-america/id1438098925?i=1000422839996 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-hidden-air-pollution-in-our-homes https://www.motownmuseum.org/about-the-museum/the-collection/hitsville-u-s-a/ http://www.californiacuriosities.com/halloween-house/ | |||
| 30 Jul 2019 | State Parks with Peter Kujawinski | 00:51:47 | |
This week on Out of Office:A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to New York Times travel journalist Peter Kujawinski about his epic exploration of 53 state parks across the United States. His trip revealed extraordinary scenery, troubling Native American history, and little known presidential facts. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/travel/state-parks-eastern-united-states.html https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/ https://www.mass.gov/locations/walden-pond-state-reservation https://www.robertfrostfarm.org/visit-farm https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/ https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/kodachrome-basin/ http://www.ctvisit.com/listings/sleeping-giant-state-park https://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/ https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2971.htm https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/GiantCity.aspx http://mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/wall-doxey http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulkBctY_JM https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/20/arts/cesar-pelli-dead.html | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Rocky Mountain National Park | 00:49:41 | |
On this week’s episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about Rocky Mountain National Park ahead of the busy summer season. From majestic peaks to glassy lakes, RMNP is one of America’s premiere parks with hikes and sights accessible to all age ranges and abilities. Plus, Ryan talks about Peru prep. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm The Stanley Hotel Grand Lake Lodge https://www.grandlakelodge.com/ Allenpark Lodge https://allensparklodgebnb.com/ Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ The Donut Haus http://www.donuthaus-estespark.com/ Falcon Guide “The Motorcycle Diaries” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Motorcycle_Diaries_(film) The New Yorker’s “Flight Attendants Fight Back” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/05/30/flight-attendants-fighting-back | |||
| 05 Feb 2019 | Ryan's 12 Favorite Mexico City Spots | 01:15:05 | |
This week frequent CDMX visitor Ryan finally opens up about his 12 secret must-dos for Mexico City. He covers restaurants, museums, theater, and some unexpected hot spots. So pour yourself a mezcal or natural wine (Ryan LOVES those vinos naturales) and prepare for your next trip to our southern neighbor. Things we talked about in today’s episode: http://www.rosetta.com.mx/restaurante-en/rosetta.html http://www.josepastorselections.com/bichi.html https://wine.sprudge.com/2018/01/25/loup-bar-mexico-city/ https://www.timeout.com/mexico-city/restaurants/paramo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_Mural_Diego_Rivera https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapultepec_Castle https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/The-stunning-ancient-canals-of-Mexico-City-s-6130287.php http://eventful.com/mexicocity/events/categories/performing_arts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentiras,_el_musical | |||
| 26 Nov 2019 | NYT Travel Advice Columnist Sarah Firshein | 00:59:39 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Sarah Firshein, the new travel advice columnist for the New York Times. They discuss how Sarah’s column combines intense research and advocacy on behalf of wronged travelers. Sarah then tackles calls for help from Out of Office listeners. Things we talked about in today’s podcast:
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| 04 Jul 2023 | Denali National Park | 00:52:35 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan takes us deep into the wilds of Alaska to visit one of the greats: Denali National Park. He talks us through sled dog training, why “Mount McKinley” happened, and a set of skulls that tell the tale of an epic battle to the death. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Denali National Park https://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm “Denali or Mount McKinley” Denali Sled Dogs https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/meet-the-sled-dogs.htm “South Park” saves Denver restaurant https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/06/us/casa-bonita-restaurant.html A Frequent Flier Hero https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/united-airlines-very-frequent-flyer/ | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Return of NYT Travel Editor Amy Virshup | 00:47:54 | |
On this week’s episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the Travel Editor of the New York Times Amy Virshup returns to talk about this year’s “52 Places” list. With Covid still making travel unpredictable, this year’s list brings us standout stories of communities that are innovating solutions to overtourism, climate change, and other environmental threats. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: NYT’s “52 Places for a Changed World” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022.html Amy Virshup’s article describing this year’s list: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/travel/a-different-kind-of-52.html Rock cairns in the National Parks | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | Morocco | 01:06:40 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys take us through one of their patented destination guides. This time, Kiernan heads to Morocco and discusses the must-sees and maybe-misses in Casablanca, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Volubilis. From epic mosques to ancient universities to Roman ruins, this week’s episode will have you booking your tickets to Morocco ASAP. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Morrocan robe Djellaba or Jellaba https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djellaba Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque https://www.mosquee-hassan2.com/en/ Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fnaa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemaa_el-Fnaa Marrakech: Kutubiyya Mosque https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kutubiyya_Mosque Marrakech: Saadian Tombs https://www.morocco.com/attractions/saadian-tombs/ Marrakech: El Badi Palace https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Badi_Palace Marrakech: Bahia Palace https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Palace Marrakech: Le Jardin Secret https://www.lejardinsecretmarrakech.com/en/ Marrakech: Jardin Majorelle https://jardinmajorelle.com/ang/ Marrakech: Riad L’Orangeraie http://www.riadorangeraie.com/ Atlas Mountains: Toubkal National Park https://visitmarrakech.com/discover-marrakech/gardens/toubkal-national-park Toubkal Peaks Trekking Company Fes: Chouara Tanneries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chouara_Tannery Fes: University of al-Qarawiyyin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_al-Qarawiyyin Fes: Riad Laaroussa Chefchaouen: The Blue City https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/travel/a-stroll-by-the-casbah-in-northern-morocco.html Volubilis: Roman ruins https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/836/ Paul Rand Minute Man Poster http://blog.baselinemagazine.com/events/paul-rand-pioneer-by-design/ Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 02 Jul 2019 | Patriotic Places | 00:50:57 | |
This week on Out of Office, in honor of the 4th of July the boys each compile and compare a list of 5 places that embody the story of America. Plus, Kiernan accidentally curses. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | 100 Years of the Appalachian Trail | 00:49:04 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews journalist Steve Holt on the 100 year history of the Appalachian Trail, from the luminaries that conceived it to the conservationists protecting it today. Quebec episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9bec-city/id1438098925?i=1000463905461 An Idea Turns 100: A Photo History of the Appalachian Trail: Steve Holt https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/author/sholt/ Appalachian Mountain Club https://www.outdoors.org/about/ Appalachian Trail Conservancy Dartmouth’s Rauner Library https://www.dartmouth.edu/library/rauner/ The Trouble History of Inclusion in American Outdoor Spaces Ryan’s Delaware Water Gap Hike https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/appalachian-nst.htm Kiernan’s Bear Mountain Hike https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/appalachian-trail-bear-mountain-to-race-brook-falls | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | Lesser Known National Parks (Return Trip) | 00:56:29 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan gets an excuse to listen to himself reminisce about all the best Lesser Known National Parks. The National Park System’s most popular sites– Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion— have become victims of their own success, with long lines and visitor frustration. But Lesser Known Parks are just as packed with treasures and far less packed with people. | |||
| 26 Feb 2019 | Great Brewery and Distillery Tours | 00:39:29 | |
This week the boys raise a glass to their 21st! Ryan and Kiernan talk about what makes for a great visit to a brewery or distillery and name a few of their favorites. Also, Ryan betrays his Irish roots with a full-on takedown of Guinness. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.amazon.com/Tugo-Luggage-Drink-Holder-h2otugo/product-reviews/B003U2Z50U https://www.hammacher.com/product/hands-free-luggage-drink-holder https://holdmycoffee.com/pages/whats-holdmycoffee https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en https://www.sierranevada.com/brewery/california/brewery-tour https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/visit-distillery https://www3.bacardi.com/casa-bacardi/ https://www.brooklynciderhouse.com/bushwick/ https://www.nps.gov/ston/index.htm | |||
| 18 Jun 2019 | Documentary Filmmaker Chase Whiteside | 00:47:33 | |
This week on Out of Office, Ryan talks to documentarian Chase Whiteside about his film “América” and what it’s like to travel the world on the film festival circuit, including screenings in Iraq and Kosovo. Plus, a callback to our beloved Natural Wine episode! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://americadocumentary.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton_Boulevard | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | First Trip to New York | 00:59:20 | |
On this week’s episode, the boys make recommendations for their favorite city in the world: New York City! NYC has SO MUCH to do it can be overwhelming, so let Kiernan and Ryan recommend their curated must-do list for a first trip to the city—museums, theater, and famous landmarks abound! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: American Museum of Natural History The Met Museum MoMA The Cloisters https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters Statue of Liberty https://www.statueofliberty.org/statue-of-liberty/ Ellis Island https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/ Tenement Museum Grand Central Terminal https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/ New York Public LIbrary (you want to go to the Main Branch) The Morgan Library Empire State Building (see it, don’t go up) 9/11 Memorial Museum Time Square https://www.timessquarenyc.org/ Broadway shows https://www.broadway.com/shows/tickets/ TKTS https://www.tdf.org/discount-ticket-programs/tkts-by-tdf/tkts-live/ “Scoring Broadway Tickets” episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scoring-broadway-tickets/id1438098925?i=1000433455504 Tulcingo de Valle https://www.tulcingorestaurant.com/ Central Park https://www.centralparknyc.org/ The High Line New Rules for Visiting Europe https://www.npr.org/2023/07/27/1190453405/europe-travel-visa-etias-how-to-apply Atomic Bomb Statue on Upper West Side | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Glamping with Kevin Ferguson | 00:37:15 | |
On this week’s episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan speaks with glamping entrepreneur Kevin Ferguson, cofounder of Starlight Haven, a luxury hospitality company focused on lesser-known natural wonders in the American South. Things we talk about on this week’s episode: Starlight Haven Kevin Ferguson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinferguson2/ Hot Springs National Park | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Stowe, Vermont | 00:47:49 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys revisit their 2023 Travel New Year’s Resolutions, set down some new ambitions, respond to some SCATHING listener reviews, and then relax into full New England Winter Mode with a city guide to Stowe, Vermont. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Vermont Covered Bridges Stowe Mountain Resort https://gostowe.com/listing/stowe-mountain-resort/ Trapp Family Lodge https://www.trappfamily.com/about-us.htm Stowe Recreation Path https://www.stowerec.org/parks-facilities/rec-paths/stowe-recreation-path/ Bear Pond Books Idletyme Brewing Company Alchemist Beer “25 Stunning Sites in South America” by The Discoverer Japanese Plane Collision https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/asia/tokyo-haneda-plane-fire.html Alaska Airlines Boeing Loses a Door Plug Midflight https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/us/alaska-airlines-boeing-passengers.html
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| 16 Apr 2019 | A Love Letter to Rick Steves | 00:45:57 | |
This week the boys fawn over Rick Steves, travel visionary and guidebook writer extraordinaire. Plus, they discuss the relaunch of WOW Airlines and launch a new Quest. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/03/20/magazine/rick-steves-travel-world.html https://simpleflying.com/wow-air-relaunch/ https://www.amazon.com/Free-Solo-Dierdre-Wolownick/dp/B07HMMSQ5Z https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/09/flat-earth-cruise-nautical-navigation | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Guayaquil, Ecuador | 00:49:54 | |
This week on the pod, join Ryan as he explores Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Discover a Millennial Malecon, delve into miniature history museums teeming with pirates, and encounter feral iguanas. Also, stay tuned as Kiernan learns what a chameleon is. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Quito Episode: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-149-quito-ecuador/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malec%C3%B3n_2000 https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Casa-Juli%C3%A1n.html https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Mikka.html The Last Stop:
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| 26 Apr 2022 | San Antonio 101 | 01:14:40 | |
On this week’s episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us to San Antonio, TX and digs deep into the Alamo, San Antonio’s best haunted happenings with Jesse Beere, and the city’s best eats with Edmund Tijerina. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Episode 108 on Gothic Cathedrals: Texas Ghost Tour: Briscoe Museum of Western Art San Antonio Dining With Edmund Tijerina https://edmundtijerina.com/ San Antonio Taxidermy Museum: Paris’s best taxidermy at Deyrolles https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/deyrolle-paris-book/amp | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | National Park “Field Trip” with WashPo’s Lillian Cunningham | 01:03:58 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan talks to Washington Post journalist and podcaster Lillian Cunningham about her fantastic 5-episode National Park podcast “Field Trip.” They talk about environmental disasters, how Native American communities relate to the Parks, and the challenges of making audio stories about highly visual landscapes. Plus, RYAN VISITS BOSTON. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: “Field Trip” https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/field-trip/ “Presidential” https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/podcasts/presidential/ Rich Men North of Richmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro Spoke in Somerville Chez Baldwin https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/chez-baldwin Plum Island https://www.newburyport.com/plum-island-beach/ Bob Lobster | |||
| 03 Mar 2020 | Choosing a Travel Companion | 00:38:56 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk about how to choose a companion who will complement—and perhaps even enhance—your travel experiences. Not all friends are cut out to be your dinner date and sleeping mate for days on end; this week’s epi will show you how to figure out who deserves a place on your reservations. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Edgar Allen Poe in New York City https://untappedcities.com/2012/08/10/in-search-of-poe/ Pupuseria y Restaurante Salvadoreno in Detroit https://detroit.eater.com/2014/4/29/6234905/pupuseria-y-restaurante-salvadoreno - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Star Wars at Disney | 01:12:44 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Star Wars enthusiast Kiernan puts on his Jedi robes and communes through The Force with Jimmy Mac, host of the Star Wars podcast “Rebel Force Radio.” The two dig into how Disney has endeavored to bring the galaxy far far away to life at Galaxy’s Edge— AKA Star Wars Land—and in the new immersive experience The Galactic Starcruiser. Be forewarned: these two nerd out deep. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Rebel Force Radio https://www.rebelforceradio.com/ Rancho Obi-Wan Galloping Ghost https://www.gallopingghostarcade.com “Behind the Attraction” Star Tours https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2021/07/13/star-tours-explored-disney-behind-the-attraction/amp/ Galaxy’s Edge https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Kowakian Monkey-Lizard https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Kowakian_monkey-lizard Starcruiser https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/overview Nal Hutta https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Nal_Hutta The Twins https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Twins_(Hutts) Financial Times on Airline Food https://www.ft.com/content/018f132b-864d-4c53-8ebf-a5cad8ee4bdb | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | NYT Editor Stephen Hiltner on the “52 Places to Go in 2025” | 00:47:44 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with Stephen Hiltner, the New York Times editor in charge of this year’s “52 Places to Go in 2025.” Stephen talks about some highlights from this year’s selections, plus a few spots that didn’t quite make the cut. Here’s what we cover in this episode: “52 Places to Go in 2025” | |||
| 13 Aug 2019 | Peru Part 2 | 00:54:57 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan again talks about his travels in Peru, a country so packed with wild jungle, Inca walls, and colonial churches that it needs 2 episodes. In this second installment, the boys talk about Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco_School https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ollantaytambo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maras,_Peru https://www.salkantaytrekking.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salcantay | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | Top Olmsted Picks | 00:41:55 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys return to discussing one of Ryan’s personal heroes: the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. They discuss Olmsted’s signature style, how his family cashed in on the family name, and 8 top Olmsted designs outside of the world famous Central Park. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Ryan’s interview with a renowned Olmsted biographer https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-101-the-travels-of-frederick-law-olmsted/ Olmsted 200 Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/frla/learn/management/index.htm Biltmore in Asheville, NC https://www.biltmore.com/blog/olmsteds-deliberate-approach/ Back Bay Fens in Boston, MA https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/park-overview/back-bay-fens/ US Capitol Grounds in Washington D.C. https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds/capitol-building/capitol-grounds Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT https://www.myrecordjournal.com/Archive/2015/11/ColumnJWK-rj-111315 Prospect Park in Brooklyn https://www.prospectpark.org/learn-more/park-history-slideshow/ Belle Isle in Detroit, MI https://www.modeldmedia.com/features/belle-isle-olmsted-legacy-041816.aspx Congress Park in Saratoga Springs, NY https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/congress-park/ Olmsted NYC Restaurant Rick Steves Interview in the New Yorker | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | Montreal | 00:53:30 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us through one of his favorite cities in the world: Montreal. He’ll give his recommendations for great places to eat, to see world-class art, and to check out go-go boys. Plus, bagels! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Old Montreal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Montreal Jacques Cartier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cartier Mount Royal https://www.lemontroyal.qc.ca/en Joe Beef Au Pied de Cochon Nora Gray Larrys http://lawrencemtl.com/larrys/ Montreal bagels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal-style_bagel Bagels on Greene http://www.bagelsongreene.com/ Club Social P.S. https://montreal.eater.com/venue/51149/club-social-p-s Cloakroom Montreal Gay Village https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Village,_Montreal Dealey Plaza in Dallas https://www.jfk.org/the-assassination/history-of-dealey-plaza/ Johnny Horton “North to Alaska” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_to_Alaska_(song) - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 19 Feb 2019 | Landlopers’ Matt Long | 00:50:13 | |
This week Ryan interviews Matt Long, founder of Landlopers, about life as a full-time travel blogger. Matt reflects on his seemingly endless sojourns around the world and why having a permanent homebase is so important. Plus, the boys get to the bottom of a pressing—if cheesy—listener question. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.instagram.com/landlopers/ https://landlopers.com/2019/02/12/the-explore-the-world-travel-podcast https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/05/arts/design/moma-museum-renovation.html https://www.bostonglobe.com/multimedia/podcasts/gardner-heist-podcast?p1=Article_story_nav | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Congaree National Park | 00:52:42 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan takes us to one of the least populated (and most atmospheric!) national parks: Congaree in South Carolina. Bald cypress knees and abandoned gin stills await! Plus, Kiernan says something CRITICAL about RICK STEVES. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Rick Steves in “Travel & Leisure” https://www.travelandleisure.com/rick-steves-tips-to-avoid-common-travel-issues-7367914 Congaree National Park https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm Bald Cypress Trees https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Bald-Cypress Harry Hampton https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_R._E._Hampton Friends of Congaree Swamp https://friendsofcongaree.org/location/bluff-trail-guide/ Eisenberg’s LIVES! (As S&P Lunch) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/21/playful-nostalgia-and-honed-classics-at-sp-lunch
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| 07 Jul 2020 | The Grand Tour | 00:45:14 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan talk about The Grand Tour, that historic tour through Europe that young men of a certain rank used to embark upon to complete their education. Plus, we design our own modern Grand Tour of the USA! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: The Grand Tour BBC “In Our Time” Grand Tour episode The Talented Mr. Ripley
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| 25 Apr 2023 | Quito, Ecuador | 01:00:30 | |
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," get ready for some high-altitude exploration as Ryan takes us to Quito! Learn about Simon Bolivar's significant other (who was both a lover and a fighter) and discover what qualifies as a tree worm. For more information on the places and experiences discussed in the podcast, check out the following links: Vanishing Postcards podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vanishing-postcards/id1544610020
-Chontacuro (tree worm) dish: https://travelislife.org/chontacuro-eat-live-worms/
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| 23 Sep 2021 | Montreal and Quebec City 2021 | 00:49:57 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan brings us back to Quebec City and Montreal in our first ever follow-up travel guide episode. Ryan recommends great new bars and restaurants, along with some old standbys and natural wonders. And don’t worry: there’s plenty of French names to be massacred. Montreal Episode: Quebec City Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9bec-city/id1438098925?i=1000463905461 Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Lévis Forts Montmorency Falls Little Burgundy September Cafe Vin Mon Lapin Until November - The Infinite: Lachine Canal National Historic Site Sam Knight’s “New Yorker” article on the British National Trust and its grappling with a history of slavery and empire
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| 30 Apr 2019 | Notre Dame | 00:47:18 | |
This week on Out Of Office, the boys reflect on the history, recent fire, and future of Notre Dame. Not surprisingly, Ryan theorizes that he might have been able to prevent the blaze were he in town, and Kiernan geeks out on saint stories. Plus, we learn about the Spanish-speaking world’s answer to the Tooth Fairy. Subscribe to Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925?mt=2 Things we talked about in today’s episode:
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| 18 Dec 2018 | Writer Mark Adams | 00:50:57 | |
This episode Kiernan interviews Mark Adams, author of “Tip of the Iceberg: My 3,000 Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska,” the perfect last-minute gift for the travel-obsessed or history-interested. Plus, you’ll learn a shocking amount about the 1989 Disney classic “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.” Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.amazon.com/Tip- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ https://theodoreroosevelt.com/ https://theamericansongster. | |||
| 03 Sep 2019 | Getaway Founder Jon Staff | 00:34:28 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to Jon Staff, the cofounder of travel start-up Getaway, which strives to get people to disconnect from technology and unwind in the woods. You’ll learn why Getaway goes out of its way to place its tiny cabins in places that Jon describes as “no place special.” Also, Ryan sings the praises of radioactive tourism. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Museum of American Finance - https://www.moaf.org/ Getaway - https://getaway.house/ Chernobyl tourism - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/chernobyl-tv-tourist-attraction/index.html “Everything and Everywhere” by Marc Martin -https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Everywhere-Fact-Filled-Adventure-Globe-Trotters/dp/1452165149 | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | Nashville (Return Trip) | 00:54:35 | |
This week, join the boys as they take you back to Nashville, Tennessee, reliving their December 2019 episode to the Music City. Original Nashville Episode With All Links: More Tennessee Content: Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain: Knoxville & The Great Smoky Mountains: | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Pittsburgh 101 | 01:03:53 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Ryan transports us to a magical land filled with ketchup rivers and museums of miniatures. No, not Narnia. Pittsburgh! He’s also joined by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Senior Food Writer and Dining Critic Hal B. Klein to hear how the food scene is more than perogies. Hal B. Klein: https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food Pittsburgh Links: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ Last Stop: https://twitter.com/lawrence_wright/status/1569127019895455744?s=20&t=j-OqK2U5OykqWej51Tb4Ww | |||
| 22 Jan 2019 | Writing the Perfect OOO Message | 00:50:56 | |
This week the boys discuss the art and philosophy of that most time-honored, hallowed of emails: the Out of Office autoresponse. The main takeaway: avoid whimsy at all costs. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208076 https://www.getmailbird.com/out-of-office-message-templates/ | |||
| 25 Jun 2019 | National Parks of the Pacific Northwest | 00:55:33 | |
This week on Out of Office, Kiernan talks about his recent trip to Mount Rainier National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and Olympic National Park, plus why the Pacific Northwest speaks to his Star Wars-obsessed soul. The boys also chat about why you shouldn’t be surprised if a mountain goat comes knocking on your bathroom door. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=676&v=1GR_NqXFNdA | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | Rick Steves Commencement Commentary | 00:46:16 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan listen to Rick Steves’s online commencement address and offer their thoughts on his advice to the graduates of 2020. Plus, the Last Stop is back! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Rick Steves Commencement Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdlho9wpG20 David Foster Wallace Commencement Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CrOL-ydFMI Reichstag reopening http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/440771.stm Franciscan Order https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscans Jesuit Order https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Jesus “The Great” on Hulu https://www.hulu.com/series/the-great-238db0d4-c476-47ed-9bee-d326fd302f7d New Yorker’s “Thirty-Six Thousand Feet Under the Sea” by Ben Taub https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/18/thirty-six-thousand-feet-under-the-sea
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| 22 Jul 2020 | Disney World in the Pandemic | 00:43:54 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan talk about the decision of Disney World and many other theme parks to open despite the global pandemic. Plus, murders in National Parks! Is everywhere fun trying to kill us?? Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Disney Reopening Theme Parks Opening Across the Country Hagia Sophia: Museum to Mosque Park Predators podcast | |||
| 24 Sep 2019 | City of Presidents with James Van Nuys | 00:37:01 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with James Van Nuys, the sculptor behind a new statue of Barack Obama, which will join 43 of Obama’s Presidential predecessors in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota as part of the “City of Presidents.” They talk about nearby Mount Rushmore, how Van Nuys got through sculpting some of the least notable Presidents, and the challenges ahead for whoever gets stuck molding #45. Things we talked about in today’s podcast:
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| 15 Nov 2022 | Richmond, Virginia | 01:09:38 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Ryan and Kiernan recap a momentous occasion: their first overnight trip together! (Separate hotels.) They talk museums, graves, historic homes, Presidents, the Civil War (A LOT of Civil War), and restaurant picks. Plus, a standout National Park hidden treasure! The American Civil War Museum Virginia Museum of Fine Arts John Marshall House https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/john-marshall-house/ Hollywood Cemetery https://www.hollywoodcemetery.org/ Maggie Walker House https://www.nps.gov/mawa/index.htm Society of Cincinnati https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_the_Cincinnati Virginia State Capitol http://virginiacapitol.gov/index.php/tours/ Statue of George Washington https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_George_Washington_(Houdon) James Madison’s Montpelier Paul Jennings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Jennings_(slave) Eater’s Richmond List https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-bars-restaurants-bakeries-richmond-dining-guide Barcode Triple Crossing Brewery Emily Dickinson’s House https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/28/arts/design/emily-dickinson-museum-renovation.html | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Louisville, Kentucky | 01:02:56 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys luxuriate in Louisville. From exploring hidden walkways to throwing back some bourbon—plus a quick stop to honor The Colonel—Ryan and Kiernan are officially Kentucky converts. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: 21C Museum Hotel The Brown Hotel The Hot Brown Louisville Historic Tours Conrad-Caldwell House Louisville’s Olmsted Parks Cave Hill Cemetery Belle of Louisville Riverboat Louisville Slugger Museum Frazier History Museum Speed Art Museum Proof on Main The Silver Dollar 610 Magnolia Garage Bar Butchertown Grocery Bakery Chik’n & Mi Muth’s Candies Mile Wide Beer Co. | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Street Food 101 | 00:50:04 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan discuss their strategies for finding and eating the best street food while traveling. The boys talk through sanitary watchouts, why Google Images is your friend, and how to assemble your very own street food tasting menu. Plus, drama around why Ryan canceled a trip to see Kiernan! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Georgetown “Exorcist” stairs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcist_steps Sol LeWitt’s “Bars of Color within Squares (MIT)” https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/bars-color-within-squares-mit - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | North America’s 50 Best Bars | 00:52:00 | |
On this week’s episode, Ryan sits down with Mark Sansom, Content Director for North America’s 50 Best Bars, to talk about this year’s 50 Best Bars in North America list. Plus, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their favorite bars that didn’t make the list. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: North America’s 50 Best Bars: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Main Website: World’s 50 Best Discovery Search Tool: The Last Stop: Ryan: https://www.hudsonriverrail.com/
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| 12 Feb 2019 | Luggage Throwdown | 00:54:42 | |
This week Ryan and Kiernan each design their ideal pieces of luggage and debate their relative merits. Hard body vs soft? 2 wheels or 4? Is there any such thing as too many handles? And are smart suitcases a dumb investment? | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Watching Movies on Airplanes | 00:45:13 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan and Ryan discuss their sometimes divergent philosophies of what makes a perfect airplane movie, the best thing to do with your screen if you’re not using it, and why you don’t want to sit in front of Ryan when he’s engaged in a heated round of Tetris. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Fail Foliage Map: Last Stop: https://www.factorytoursusa.com/ Rate and Review Us: Follow us on Instagram: | |||
| 30 Oct 2018 | Historic Houses in America | 00:44:17 | |
Visiting a good historic home is the closest you can get to walking directly into the brain of a famous figure. The boys pick their favorite 6 historic homes in the USA, and what living person’s home they would each most like to visit. Things we talked about in today’s episode: | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | Québec City | 01:07:54 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan sings the praises of visiting Québec City in the winter. From tobogganing in the middle of the city to snowshoeing at a close by national park, no amount of snow can cool Kiernan’s enthusiasm for our neighbor to the North. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Moon Poll Le Chateau Frontenac https://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/ Toboggan chute https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/businesses/outdoor-activities/snow/sliding/toboggan-slide-au-1884/ Fortifications of Quebec https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications Plains of Abraham Funicular between Upper Town and Lower Town https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Quebec_Funicular Saint Roch https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/neighbourhoods/saint-roch/ MacFly Bar Arcade https://www.macflybararcade.com/ La Barberie Jacques-Cartier National Park https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/jacques-cartier-park Luxury Escapism Ancient Nubia Now - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | Traveling to See Wildlife | 00:31:39 | |
On this week’s episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan offers some hard-won tips on how to increase your chances of seeing wildlife when traveling to wild places—and how to mitigate your disappointment if you don’t get to spot that elusive bear, moose, or gorilla. Be forewarned: somehow it boils down to taking an interest in poop. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Sample National Park Wildlife List https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/nature/upload/Mammal-Checklist-2016-web.pdf Illinois Woman Charged in Yellowstone https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/211007.htm “The Rescue” Documentary https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-rescue Wilderness Press “Walking” Series https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/?s=walking&post_type=product | |||
| 11 Feb 2020 | NYT Travel Editor Amy Virshup | 00:55:09 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks with Amy Virshup, the travel editor of the New York Times. They dive deep into the paper’s “52 Places to Go in 2020” list and discuss destinations that didn’t quite make the cut. Plus, Amy discusses the role of photography in bringing the list to life and why the Times will no longer have a “52 Places Traveler” column. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: “52 Places to Travel in 2020” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html “How We Picked the 2020 ‘Places to Go’ List” by Amy Virshup https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/travel/top-destinations-52-places.html The 52 Places Traveler https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-52-places-traveler 21c Museum Hotels https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com Lost Highway Art https://www.instagram.com/losthighwayart/?hl=en http://www.losthighwayart.net/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 19 Nov 2019 | Dark Skies and Stargazing with Valerie Stimac | 00:47:56 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Valerie Stimac, the author of Lonely Planet’s newest guide “Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism.” We learn about dark sky certifications, the best places on earth to study the stars, and why everyone has to make time to see the Milky Way. Plus, Ryan goes to Florida. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: “Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism” https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/dark-skies-1 International Dark Sky Association Valerie & Valise Space Tourism Guide https://spacetourismguide.com/ “The Universe” https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/the-universe-1 The Dali Museum UM Libraries “Cleared to Land: The Records of Pan American Airways, Inc.” https://scholar.library.miami.edu/digital/exhibits/show/panamerican/digitization - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | Salem, MA and the Witch Trials | 00:47:44 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan gets into the Halloween spirit with a guide to Salem, MA, a town famous for its 1692 witch trials. Today, you can visit lots of attractions tied to this tragic history, as well as majestic old homes, National Park-protected maritime areas, sites tied to Nathaniel Hawthorne, and a statue erected by TV Land commemorating the classic sitcom “Bewitched.” In its mixture of dark history and kitschy fun, Salem is a unique must-visit. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Day of the Dead episode Peabody Essex Museum Salem Heritage Trail https://www.salem.org/blog/heritage-trail/ Salem Maritime National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm Witch History Museum Witch Dungeon Museum http://www.witchdungeon.com/witchdungeon.html Bewitched Statue https://www.salem.org/listing/bewitched-statue/ Witch House/Corwin House https://www.thewitchhouse.org/ McIntire Historic District and the Ropes Mansion https://www.pem.org/visit/historic-houses/mcintire-historic-district Hamilton Hall Old Burying Point Cemetery https://www.salem.org/listing/charter-street-cemetery/ Salem Witch Trials Memorial https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/witch-trials-memorial/ Proctor’s Ledge Memorial https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/proctors-ledge-memorial/ House of the Seven Gables Salem Common https://www.salem.org/listing/salem-common/ Roger Conant Statue https://digitalheritage.noblenet.org/salem/items/show/29 Catland Witch Shop in Bushwick NYC The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Rick Steves and Conor Knighton | 01:13:09 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys celebrate the show’s 100 episode milestone with a major update on the Quest for Rick Steves and a visit from the show’s most popular guest. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Rick Steves on Out of Office video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC4Fj53Wbu8 Conor Knighton interview from Episode 82 https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-82-every-national-park-with-conor-knighton/ In the Jailhouse Now https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-7-in-the-jailhouse-now/ Historic Homes in America https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-4-historic-houses-in-america/ | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain | 00:58:15 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us back down south for another installment of his 30-part mini-series on the wonders of Tennessee. Ryan deems Chattanooga the “find” of his recent road trip, with highlights including Lookout Mountain, an underground waterfall, a cult-run deli, and plenty of creepy fairy tales. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Chattanooga overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee Chattanooga Choo Choo song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGBwmLRNLJ4 Chattanooga Choo Choo movie trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgmFbar83Vw Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel https://www.choochoo.com/our-story Tennessee Riverwalk https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-chattanoogas-riverwalk/ Harrison Bay State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/harrison-bay Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes The Funicular Ryan Ignored Ruby Falls Rock City Lover’s Leap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lover%27s_Leap Fairyland Caverns https://enchantedamerica.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/fairyland-caverns-rock-city-ga/ Hudson River Museum Odeuropa https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/18/world/europe/europe-historic-smells.html | |||
| 14 May 2019 | Smithsonian National Postal Museum with Director Elliot Gruber | 00:43:18 | |
This week on Out Of Office, Kiernan talks to Elliot Gruber, the director of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. The boys nerd out about philately (that’s no adverb) and taxidermied mail dogs (okay just the one.) Plus, Peru’s best restaurant. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://postalmuseumblog.si.edu/2012/11/delivering-the-hope-diamond.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owney_(dog) | |||
| 21 Jan 2020 | Medellín, Colombia | 00:56:47 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks us through his recent trip to Colombia’s second largest city, Medellín. Ryan recommends the best museums, cultural sites, parks, cafes, and restaurants, and the boys grapple with the ethics of narcotourism. Plus, spices! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Museo de Antioquia https://www.museodeantioquia.co/ Museo de Arte Moderno El Castillo Museo y Jardines http://www.museoelcastillo.org/ Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour + Escalators https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/colombia-medellin-neighborhood/index.html Museum Pablo Escobar https://www.pabloescobargaviria.com/ Inflexión Memorial Park https://www.medellinabrazasuhistoria.com/inflexion-memorial-park/?lang=en Cemetario Jardines Montesacro https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pablo-escobars-grave Café Zeppelin https://www.facebook.com/cafezeppelin/ Naturalia Café Halong El Poblado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Poblado Club Oráculo https://www.facebook.com/ClubOraculo/ New Yorker “The Afterlife of Pablo Escobar” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/the-afterlife-of-pablo-escobar Vida Americana at The Whitney https://whitney.org/exhibitions/vida-americana Curio Spice Company - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 21 May 2019 | Driving Overseas | 00:52:52 | |
This week on Out Of Office, the boys talk about the ups and downs of hitting the road in a foreign country, including unfamiliar traffic laws, unexpected tolls, and the importance of a trusty co-pilot. Plus, a tribute to astronaut Michael Collins—a guy who didn’t walk on the moon. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: | |||
| 23 May 2023 | First Trip to London | 00:56:18 | |
On this week’s episode, the boys right a major wrong: in over 150 episodes, they’ve never done an episode on London for first-timers! England’s capital city can be overwhelming—world-class museums on every corner, historically significant architecture left and right, churches and zoos and gardens and parks and theater and libraries! What is a tourist with limited time to do?? This episode tells you. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: River Thames https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-long-and-winding-history-of-the-thames-139049496/ Handy Guide to Neighborhoods of London https://www.huffpost.com/entry/48-london-neighborhoods-a-quick-reference-guide_b_7557148 Planning your public transportation https://tfl.gov.uk/maps_/tfl-go Taxis and “The Knowledge” (NYer article was behind a paywall so here is a NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/10/t-magazine/london-taxi-test-knowledge.html Westminster Abbey https://www.westminster-abbey.org/ Saint Paul’s Houses of Parliament https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/ Tower of London https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/ Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/8725947-changing-the-guard Hampton Court Palace https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/#gs.ysui4s Shakespeare’s Globe https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/ West End https://officiallondontheatre.com/london-west-end-guide/ British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/
https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern Tate Britain https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
Victoria and Albert
V&A David story https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-story-of-michelangelos-david
Natural History Museum
Churchill War Rooms https://winstonchurchill.org/visit/churchill-war-rooms/
British Library https://www.bl.uk/discovering-our-collections
John Soane Museum
Trafalgar Square https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafalgar_Square
Piccadilly Circus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccadilly_Circus
Hyde Park https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park
Kew Gardens https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/visit-kew-gardens We love Rick Steves’s London guide for first-timers and, for those who are looking to get way off the beaten path, Jonglez Publishing’s “Secret London.”
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| 17 Nov 2020 | The Museums of Iceland | 00:57:57 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to A. Kendra Greene, the author of “The Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland’s Most Unusual Museums.” The book is not only a primer on the huge number of museums on this small island, it is a deep dive into Iceland’s culture, history, and national psyche. “The Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland’s Most Unusual Museums” by A. Kendra Greene https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Whales-You-Will-Never/dp/0143135465 Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection The Herring Era Museum NYTimes “Sizing Up the Rural-Urban Travel Divide: Who’s Up and Who’s Down” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/travel/rural-versus-urban-travel-pandemic.html Red Snappers | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Monterrey, Mexico | 00:54:21 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan recaps his recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico, covering highlights from the scenic River Walk to an interactive steel museum. He also shares a wild story about a run-in with a bribery-seeking cop in Puerto Vallarta. | |||
| 15 Oct 2019 | Travel Visas | 01:01:06 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan talk through the ins and outs of travel visas. Knowing how to navigate overly complex state bureaucracies is an essential skills for an international traveler. Do not fear: Kiernan has a framework to help. Plus, Ryan shares a truly shocking anecdote about his abandoned trip to Brazil. Things we talked about in today’s podcast:
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| 05 Nov 2019 | What Makes a Perfect Restaurant with Time Out’s Bao Ong | 00:46:06 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks to Time Out Food and Drink Editor Bao Ong about what it takes to make a restaurant great, how he puts together “Best of” lists, and then gets some recommendations for great places in New York City and beyond. Plus, our longest Recalculating yet! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: - Bao Ong https://www.timeout.com/profile/UMTtSr53SqyIKETBUC1uNeQ==/ - NYT on why a volcano boosted Iceland tourism https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/17/world/europe/reykjavik-iceland-tourism.html - Japantowns in the US https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japantown - Tommy Wallach’s The Ladder: A Choice-Driven, Fully Replayable Escape Room - Bao’s 100 Best Restaurants in NYC Right Now https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/100-best-new-york-restaurants Restaurant Mention: Via Carota Restaurant Mention: Superiority Burger http://www.superiorityburger.com/ Restaurant Mention: Olmstead Restaurant Rec: Maison Yaki Restaurant Rec: Crown Shy Restaurant Rec: Khe-Yo Restaurant Rec: Pata Paplean https://www.facebook.com/patapapleannyc/ Restaurant Rec: Dallas’s Laotian Khao Noodle Shop Restaurant Rec: Saint Paul’s In Bloom Natural Wines in Spain https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/barcelona/2019/wine-harvest-2019-4/ Restaurant Rec: Boston’s Japanese-Peruvian Ruka Restaurant Rec: Detroit’s Lebanese Ollie’s “Joker” stairs in the Bronx Boston Harbor Now https://www.bostonharbornow.org/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | How War Threatens Ukraine’s Art and Architecture | 00:41:42 | |
On this week’s episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan speaks with writer Evan Rail about how the war in Ukraine puts at risk priceless art and architecture and how Ukrainians are trying to protect and preserve their culture. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: New York Times’s “Ukraine’s Architectural Treasures Face Destruction” https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/11/travel/ukraine-architecture-war.html New York Times’s “In Ukraine, Churches with a Distinctive Allure” https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/travel/ukraines-wooden-churches.html Evan Rail on social https://twitter.com/evanrail?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/evanrail/?hl=en Ukrainian Farmer video game French Culture Property Protection Officer on Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/timleberre Kevin Collins On DC: https://twitter.com/kwcollins/status/1506992056731901959 Austin Graff on Instagram | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Sleeping in Spanish Monasteries | 00:48:04 | |
This week on Out of Office, Kiernan speaks with Miriam Murcutt and Richard Starks, authors of “Room with a Pew: Sleeping Our Way Through Spain’s Ancient Monasteries.” You’ll learn about secret menageries, the lopped-off limbs of saints, and party-animal nuns. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GI7816/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 https://www.paradores-spain.com/ http://www.reidsguides.com/t_h/t_h_convents.html https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/us/alabama-wasp-nest-warning-trnd/index.html | |||