Backroad Odyssey : Travel, Van Life & Lost Locations
Traveling America's backroads, history and road trip enthusiasts - Noah and Noodles - unearth fascinating locations overlooked while traveling.
Living out of a van, they research and visit each story location to share the (often shocking) secrets held within.
If you love travel, history and thoughtful storytelling - join us on the road!
Episodes
42 episodes
Van Life Diaries - 3 Resources for ANY Roadtrip
Every road trip is a story waiting to be told.In my two years of van life, I’ve gathered three resources that have become invaluable in planning and ensuring successful, safe and memorable road trips. Discover how the Road Tr...
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Episode 42
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13:53
The Fremont Troll - Seattle's Mysterious Resident
In the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington, a curious resident claims the shadows beneath Aurora Bridge …. Those who dare to venture below the bridge- more accurately, those that survive to tell the tale - speak of his sheer ...
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Episode 41
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17:38
Van Life Diaries - Grand Teton National Park - Trip Essentials
Grand Teton National Park has LONG ranked as one of my favorite areas in the nation …Today we explore a brief history of the park and share tips, tricks, stories and recommendations for your next visit.We also answer listener ques...
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Episode 40
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16:06
The Flathead Lake Monster - Montana's Aquatic Cryptid
What lies in the murky depths of Flathead lake?Situated neatly between the Mission and Salish Mountain Ranges Northwest Montana, the lake has long been a hotbed for sightings that defy description ...One recurring sighting - tha...
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Episode 39
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16:40
Van Life Diaries - 3 Stunning Short Roads Everyone Should Drive
Here are our TOP THREE picks for beautiful - relatively short - roads everyone should experience at least once in their life. Remember, the best way to get to where you're going is often WELL out of your way. Here's to...
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Episode 38
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12:38
Walden (Part 3) - After the Pond
We’ve explored the reasons behind Thoreau’s decision to leave for Walden Pond, examined the seasons he spent along it’s shore ... and NOW must acknowledge one - unavoidable - fact: Thoreau chooses to leave the pond …...
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Episode 37
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21:23
Van Life Diaries - The 80/20 Rule of Van Life
Throughout my over TWO years on the road, I’ve had many ups, many downs and everything in between… Every experience has led me to embrace one - inescapable reality of Van Life:80 percent of your time on the road will not rese...
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Episode 36
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12:49
Walden (Part 2) - At the Pond
Two years. Two months. Two days. This is the time spent by David Henry Thoreau along the shores of Walden Pond. We now look into his self-proclaimed “experiment in living simply” and ask ourselves two short questions:
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Episode 35
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31:02
Van Life Diaries - On Location Recordings - Behind the Scenes
Today we listen to untouched "on location" recordings.We break down everything that goes into recording (sometimes re-recording), editing, and reflecting upon each documentation that later is featured in episodes of Backroad Odyss...
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Episode 34
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13:10
Matȟó Thípila (Devils Tower) - A Skyscraper on the Prairie
Rising out of a relatively flat sea of prairie in North East Wyoming, "Devils Tower" - is - to put it lightly - undeniably unique. Noodles and I explore its peculiar plentitude of pillar-like features which baffle geologists attempt...
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Episode 33
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19:55
Van Life Diaries - CAMPING! Paid, Dispersed and Stealth
Today we explore three methods for staying nights in your van - as well as dive into WHEN each method might be necessary. Learning how, when and where to camp on the road is essential in happily and safely living from your van.<...
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Episode 32
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16:39
Walden (Part 1) - Before the Pond
Walden Pond - just 22 miles away from Boston Common - has become synonymous with solitude, retreat and thoughtful reflection. Henry David Thoreau famously builds a log cabin along its shore and describes the assertive tranquil...
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Episode 31
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21:38
Van Life Diaries - Anxiety on the Road
Anxiety can be heightened, suppressed, multiplied, or straight up non-existent on the road… I’ve lived with anxiety WELL before I hit the road - so are some stories and reflections from living with that anxiety while living in...
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Episode 30
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13:20
U-TURN! - Back Through the Fairy Door
Today we dive into both oral and written Fairy Tales inspired by our last episode on The Fairy Door in Minneapolis.-For a large portion of history, Tales and fables were passed down - not in writing - ...
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Episode 29
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14:59
Van Life Diaries - Safety on the Road
SAFTEY FIRST! :) Van life can be freeing, relaxing, and forever memorable but it doesn't come without risks. Today we explore methods I've found - after two years on the road - effective in making you feel safe and com...
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Episode 28
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9:44
Through The Fairy Door - A Portal in Minnesota
Just north of Minneapolis, Minnesota lies a well-kept wooden door at the base of a large tree.Those passing by leave notes, sweets and various presents as offerings. For what - or rather, for who - is an interesting story.&...
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Episode 27
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21:34
Van Life Diaries - Research Behind the Show
Today's topic - RESEARCH! A lot of research goes into each episode; today we explore the process we use to ensure each episode is accurate, detailed and thoughtfully written. We'll talk .... 1. Primary Sources 2....
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Episode 26
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13:19
Secrets of the Civil War (Part 3)
Robert E Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia press onwards … Marching confidently into Southern Pennsylvania after a string of Confederate victories. Talk of independence circulates among the southern troops … a share...
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Episode 25
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34:15
Van Life Diaries - Top 5 Taprooms Everyone Should Visit
Throughout my travels I’ve interviewed over 100 taprooms across the nation. With that said, I want to share my personal TOP 5 TAPROOMS along with what makes each of them so special.Here’s the criteria : They ...
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Episode 24
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15:38
The Singing Tower - The Largest Instrument You Ever Did See
A symphony of bells play hypnotic melodies … Harmonies and compositions sound out daily in the small town of Lake Wales in Central Florida.The peculiar source of the music - a grandiose marble-lined pillar affectionately name...
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Episode 23
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15:59
Van Life Diaries - "Real" Van Life
Not everyday is perfect when you live in a van ... You’ve likely run into the classic “coffee-pour” video made by people living in vans - stepping out to unveil STUNNING locations as they open the doors of their van.This is...
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Episode 22
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6:58
Secrets of the Civil War (Part 2)
The story continues ... Two men, shaped by their opposing upbringings and lived experience, write about the pivotal conflict of the Civil War from opposing sides. We examine differences in outlook and writing styles tha...
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Episode 21
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15:22
Van Life Diaries - 3 Essential History Podcast (Series)
Tired of searching for the best - most comprehensive and entertaining - historical podcast series?!No worries - we did the work for you! Today we cut through the weeds of endless podcast episodes and share the top thr...
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Episode 20
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9:17
Secrets of the Civil War (Part 1)
No single account of the Civil War can adequately tell the entire story; its causes, challenges, and societal impact are - to put it mildly - complicated. However, firsthand narratives of the war's great battles, daily struggles and...
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Episode 19
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23:46