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Getaway Car

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Weekly podcast hosted by two sisters discussing all the amazing places they’ve been lucky enough to travel. Email us recommendations, corrections, travel tips, and stories: getawaycarpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! : @getawaycarpod
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Episodes

5.09: BONUS EPISODE | The Josh Show!

Welcome to The Josh Show! (Or the artist formerly known as "I Don't Know, But Alaska") Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Join us for a very special bonus episode where Katie quizzes Beanie and Josh on Alaska Trivia! They compete for a very specific prize... Find out which is Alaska's highest peak, largest park, highest temperature, and more fun facts! Have your own questions or trivia for us? Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you!...

May 04, 202221 minSeason 5Ep. 9

5.08: Anchorage (Revisited)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! That's right, we circled back around to Anchorage at the end of our trip! Check out our latest episode to hear about a chocolate fountain with a very specific superlative, our self-assigned shopping mission, why an entire neighborhood no longer exists, and why we ended up calling 911! Hear about how we spent our final day in Alaska and headed back home! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 27, 202215 minSeason 5Ep. 8

5.07: Kenai Fjords National Park

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about what to do in a bear attack, where you definitely *shouldn't* go hiking, what made us sing a song from The Lion King, and more! Hear about our experience in Kenai Fjords National Park! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 20, 202221 minSeason 5Ep. 7

5.06: Anchorage & Seward

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about our aquarium explorations, an unusual ratio of murals to streets, a debate about sea urchins, and an impressive collection of informational blurbs! Hear about our tour of Seward, and learn all kinds of aquatic animal facts! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 13, 202216 minSeason 5Ep. 6

5.05: Valdez

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about which infraction will get you thrown overboard, our original plan for the day vs. what we actually did, the unique way Josh communicates with wildlife, and an unexpected menu item at lunch! Hear our recommendation for a wildlife cruise, and learn all kinds of animal and glacier facts! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 06, 202222 minSeason 5Ep. 5

5.04: North Pole

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about our AirBnB adventures, why we were locked inside a store, how we wrote an Alaska-inspired Broadway musical, and why we heard a slap in the middle of the night! Hear some tips on the use of air horns, and learn why you should always keep your gas tank full! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Mar 30, 202219 minSeason 5Ep. 4

5.03: Fairbanks

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about a very important character named Otto, why we talked about junkyards, two very different outhouses, and an explanation of that "cryptic writing" post! Hear some tips on visiting Fairbanks, what you should eat for breakfast, and more! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Mar 23, 202219 minSeason 5Ep. 3

5.02: Denali National Park

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about one of our new favorite parks, why there were so many dogs, where there are flying sheep, and a crazy story of getting too close to a wild animal! Hear our thoughts on why you should wear layers, how to see Denali when it's closed, and more! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Mar 16, 202224 minSeason 5Ep. 2

5.01: Day One & Moose's Tooth

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! WE'RE BACK, BABY! After a long wait, we're back with even more adventures for you to share: this season.....we're going to Alaska! Check out our latest episode to hear how we chose Alaska, what made us hallucinate, why "amenable" is the word of the day, what happened to our plane's phalange, and what the Wizard of Alaska looks like! Hear our thoughts on tips for cheaper flights, why we didn't choose to cruise, and of course...False Facts With Josh...

Mar 09, 202219 minSeason 5Ep. 1

4.15: BONUS EPISODE | "I Have Questions..."

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Join us for a very special bonus episode where we ask each other the questions you've all been wondering! Was it weird to travel with two sisters / was it weird to travel with a couple? What were our favorite stops? Where do we most want to go next? Join us for all these questions and more! Have your own questions for us? Have suggestions for where we should travel next? Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! COMING SOON: S...

Sep 29, 202119 minSeason 4Ep. 15

4.14: Portland, Revisited (Dual Episode | Part 2)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! This week we offer an unprecedented event: two episodes for the price of one! We had such a good time recording this week that the episode was too long -- rather than cut it down and make you miss out on the fun, we're sharing a "dual episode" as a thank you for sticking with us! Check out our latest episode(s) to hear about the most Peculiar place in Portland, why we talked about Van Helsing, a philosophical discussion about fish, and why Josh re...

Sep 26, 202113 minSeason 4Ep. 14

4.13: Portland, Revisited (Dual Episode | Part 1)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! This week we offer an unprecedented event: two episodes for the price of one! We had such a good time recording this week that the episode was too long -- rather than cut it down and make you miss out on the fun, we're sharing a "dual episode" as a thank you for sticking with us! Check out our latest episode(s) to hear about an impressive handlebar mustache, why Josh made references to The Goonies, a prison that became a restaurant, why we talk ab...

Sep 24, 202111 minSeason 4Ep. 13

4.12: Olympic National Park

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! **Editor's note: we apologize for any audio quality issues in this episode. Issues during recording made levels extremely difficult to match, but we did our best!** Check out our latest episode to hear about some unexpected weather events, what we learned about the Twilight book series, the importance of waterproof tents, which moment of the Parent Trap we accidentally recreated, and the actual identity of the Magical Weather Fairy! Hear some fun ...

Sep 09, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 12

4.11: Seattle, WA (Part Three)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! After Beanie's departure, Katie and Josh spent the day in...Seattle, again. But don't worry -- this episode is FULL of Seattle history, a little bit of art, and some fun facts! Check out our latest episode to hear about a really strange census, why people were harassing firefighters, why the tide was so important, and why pipes should never be made of wood! Hear our thoughts on the final day in Seattle, the multi-level intrigue of the Underground,...

Sep 01, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 11

4.10: Seattle, WA (Part Two)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! We loved Seattle enough to keep this stop going, but don't worry -- there's all-new stops and adventures to discuss! Check out our latest episode to hear about a very important chair, why we were so fascinated by an elevator, a dessert worthy of the road trip journal, and the historical contributions of a one-armed stunt man! Hear our thoughts on sculpture parks, a pro tip on some of the best views of the city, and where to bring a picnic in Seatt...

Aug 25, 202116 minSeason 4Ep. 10

4.09: Seattle, WA (Part One)

WE'RE BACK, BABY! Getaway Car has returned from vacation and we have an all-new episode ready for you! Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear about the very unusual place we spent the night, why Josh is obsessed with Mt. Rainier, which stop was completely unsanitary, and how these Patriots fans unintentionally supported the Seattle Seahawks! Hear our thoughts on what surprised us most about Seattle, what the weather was like for our trip, and all th...

Aug 18, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 9

The One Year Anniversary Episode!

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car for a very special One Year Anniversary Episode! That's right, the Getaway Car Podcast is officially a year old, and we couldn't be more excited and proud to say we're still going, and still having a great time! Check out our latest episode to hear what we've learned over the past year, what podcasting in a pandemic is like, our favorite parts of being a travel podcast, and what surprised us the most about podcasting life. THANK YOU to all our listeners f...

Aug 04, 202113 min

4.08: Multnomah Falls & Mt. Rainier National Park

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear why we're planning to steal a sign, how we experienced four seasons in one day, why we got extremely cranky over bagels, and an almost-adventure involving jerky! Hear our thoughts on ways to make waterfall hikes more comfortable, all the firsts Josh experienced, and a debate about the word "deciduous!" Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of ...

Jul 28, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 8

4.07: Portland, Oregon

Join Katie and Beanie (and Josh!) in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to meet our very first guest host, hear why bikers were attacking us, which haunted places we visited (and whether or not a ghost flipped our table), why we had a discussion about driveways, and what we would name a band! Hear our thoughts on the best bookstore and tastiest donut shop in Portland! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the jour...

Jul 21, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 7

4.06: Crater Lake National Park & Cape Perpetua

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear where the snow started (and where it ended), what activity we wish we'd done, how fog almost foiled our plans, why we consider a section of coastline a stop, and why we talked about Asgard! Hear our thoughts on what we'd do differently next time, and why this was one of our favorite road trip days! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey...

Jul 14, 202120 minSeason 4Ep. 6

4:05: Clear Lake & MacKerricher State Parks, Redwood National Park

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear where we saw a whale skeleton, what made us regret renting a small car, what we learned about sea urchins, why we talked about Japan's Suicide Forest, and which feature of Redwoods we called "iconic." Hear our thoughts on National Parks versus State Parks, and why having a map is a good idea! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while...

Jul 08, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 5

4.04: Napa Valley, CA

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear how we ended up touring a castle, our deep and abiding love of olive oil, how we resisted buying cheese, and why we talked so much about spitting. Hear about our recommendations for Napa Valley and why this is such a customizable section of your trip! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photos Par...

Jun 30, 202121 minSeason 4Ep. 4

4.03: Yosemite (Revisited) & Monterey, CA

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear why we think we time traveled, which town has a population of 39, why Beanie almost decided to tuck and roll, and why we didn't visit an iconic aquarium. Hear about how long the line actually gets to enter Yosemite National Park during peak times, and why this is one of the only places we've revisited on a road trip! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this...

Jun 25, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 3

4.02: Death Valley National Park

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Check out our latest episode to hear how we ended up chasing our tent, what "cottonball" actually is, why Beanie thinks the Devil is a farmer, and why we ate lunch off the hood of our car. Hear about our favorite overlooks, why you should *definitely* drink more water, and the best part of sleeping in the desert! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLI...

Jun 16, 202119 minSeason 4Ep. 2

4.01: Las Vegas, Nevada

WELCOME TO SEASON FOUR! Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Our next road trip kicks off in an unusual way: with an airplane! That's right, we took a flight to begin this road trip, and arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada! Check out our latest episode to hear what almost caused us to miss our flight, why Vegas sidewalks are weird, why we have a vested interest in the Mob, and how we pretended to be the cast of Ocean's Eleven. Hear about the history of Vegas, why casino lobbies are a tourist attra...

Jun 09, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 1

3.14: BONUS EPISODE | Would You Rather...?

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Join us for a very special bonus episode where we answer "Would You Rather" questions! Would you rather have extra hands or extra feet? Be able to fly or turn invisible? Be an Olympic athlete or an astronaut? Give up your smartphone or your laptop? Join us for all these conundrums and more! Have your own questions for us? Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com and maybe we'll answer them in a future episode! COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Season Four of the...

May 19, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 14

3.13: BONUS EPISODE | "What The F"

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Join us for a very special get-to-know-you episode where we answer "F Questions" on Fame, Food, and Fashion! Listen as we discuss what clothing item would make us leave a first date, our worst haircuts of all time, the weirdest foods we've ever eaten, whether fruit can be poisonous, our childhood crushes, who our celebrity lookalikes are, which guests we would invite to our talk show, and what our dream homes look like! Have your own questions for us? Su...

May 12, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 13

3.12: Philadelphia, PA (Revisited)

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen as we wrap up the final leg of this road trip! In this episode we give Philly a second chance: visiting Independence National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell (finally!), Independence Hall, the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, and much more! Check out our latest episode to hear why we should have paid attention to the day of the week, what surprised us most about the Liberty Bell, where we went for Philly cheesesteak this t...

May 05, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 12

3.11: Asheville, North Carolina

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on on the next leg of our trip! In this episode we cover the Atlanta, Asheville, and the Biltmore Estate! Check out our latest episode to hear why you should always try the sauce, how we ended up eating ice cream for lunch, our comments on wine, the best part of the Biltmore experience, and more! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE...

Apr 28, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 11

3.10: Natchez, Mississippi

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Natchez, Mississippi! In this episode we cover the Natchez Trace, William Johnson House, Melrose Estate, Fat Mama's Tamales, and more! Check out our latest episode to hear how we wandered into an abandoned house, why someone told Katie not to die, where NOT to step when you're in the South, and what made us talk about bathtubs! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from ...

Apr 21, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 10
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