The fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of the USS Indianapolis. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast...
In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Abigail tells us the history behind the World's Oldest Brewery. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.weihenstephaner.de/en/our-brewery https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/gned1478/chapter/weihenstephan/...
In this episode, Abigail tells us the dark and disturbing history behind the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, which briefly housed the infamous "Night Stalker", aka Richard Ramirez. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (Netflix docuseries) https://www.cbsnews.com/losang...
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices, the museum curator, Bob McCoy, and a few of the wild devices he had on display. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/museum-quackery http://www.museumofquackery.com/index2.htm htt...
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the Chicago Murder Castle operated by H.H. Holmes and his various others horrific crimes. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: Morbid: Episodes 457- 461 https://open.spotify.com/show/1cpyLfDHP1cNnyOb478qrt?si=13dfe1cd9c204344 https://www.history.com/topics/crime/murder-c...
In this episode, Janica tells us about Ilha da Queimada Grande, aka Snake Island. A tiny island, located 20 miles off the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil, dubbed the deadliest place on Earth. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://a-z-animals.com/blog/snake-island-the-true-story-of-the-most-snake-infested-isl...
In this episode, Janica tells us some spooky military stories. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast...
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the tallest tree in the world, Hyperion. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast...
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind Breeze Knoll, a mansion in Westfield, NJ and the horrific John Emil List case that made it famous nationwide. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://fatherwantsusdead.com/ https://www.nj.com/news/2022/05/i-spent-more-than-a-year-investigating-50-y...
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the history of the The Olympics. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games/history https://olympics.com/en/news/the-history-of-the-olympic-games https://www.britannica.com/sports/Olympic-Games https://www.history.com/topics/sport...
In this episode Abigail tells us about the history behind the City Museum in downtown St. Louis, MO and the mysterious death of founder Bob Cassilly. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://draperandkramer.com/news-and-insights/the-unbelievable-history-of-city-museum-in-st-louis/ https://citymuseum.org/ab...
In this bonus episode from Patreon, Janica tells us about the history behind the smallest cemetery in Indiana. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/06/14/remains-seven-found-grave-middle-road/85866202/ https://shunpikingtoheaven.blogspot.com/2012/05/grave-in-middle-of-r...
In this episode Janica takes us the Neighborhood of Make Believe and the history behind Mister Rogers Neighborhood, including the real life of Fred Rogers. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/ https://www.misterrogers.org/ Documentary: Won’t You Be My Neighbor https://en.wi...
In this episode, Janica tells us about the paranormal sightings at The Hotel Chelsea. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/americas-most-haunted-hotels-and-inns/the-haunted-hotel-chelsea/ Daily News, NY, March 6, 1922, page 29 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-yor...
In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Janica tells us about the history behind the World's Tallest Thermometer in the Mojave Desert, aka Death Valley. Thank you to all the Patrons who supported us, we no longer have Patreon so will be releasing our bonus episodes as regular episodes over time. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Chelsea Hotel in New York and the famous poets and artists who stayed there. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://hotelchelsea.com/history https://www.britannica.com/story/11-or-12-things-remembered-well-about-the-chelsea-hotel https://www.vanity...
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the now abandoned campground with a social status and once home to the Shawnee Tribe. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Shawnee_Amusement_Park https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/lake-shawnee-amusement-park/ https://www...
In this episode Abigail tells us the history behind the Winchester Mystery House. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-house https://www.nps.gov/places/winchester-house.htm https://science.howstuffworks.com/...
In this episode, Janica tells us about the lore, the true history and the hauntings of the Ancient Ram Inn in England. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-ancient-ram-inn/ https://www.travelawaits.com/2480927/england-haunted-ancient-ram-inn/ https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Abigail tells us about the history behind the World's Largest Picnic Basket, the former headquarters of the Longaberger Company. Thank you to all the Patrons who supported us, we no longer have Patreon so will be releasing our bonus episodes as regular episodes over time. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https...
In this episode, Janica tells us the victorious history behind one of the most iconic hotels in the United States and the women who fought in what was known as the "War of the Roses". Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.thehermitagehotel.com/ https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/the-he...
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of the Lego Company and quite a few places every Lego fanatic can visit around the world! We've also included an extra surprise on our Lego episode, our very own Lego obsessed guest host, Janica's son, Nathan, aka Abigail's brother joins the podcast in his debut episode. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: ...
In this episode, Janica takes us on a wild ride through the history of the Doheny family and the elaborate mansion they built in Beverly Hills. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://greystonemansion.org/history/ https://westadamsheritage.org/read/472 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21557/carrie-loue...
In this episode Abigail tells us the history behind Stonehenge. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/history/ https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stonehe...
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind Holiday House and the two most famous women who have lived there, Rebekah Harkness and Taylor Swift. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Watch St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 5, 1988 https://leftussilent.tumblr.com/post/62458...
In this episode Janica tells us the history behind Arrowhead Stadium and the Kansas City Chiefs, the tragedies the team has endured, controversies and of course we had to talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE ht...
In this episode Abigail tells us the real history behind the Hollywood movie franchise. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/amityville-horror-house.htm https://www.biography.com/crime/the-real-amityville-horror-facts https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a4...
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of haunted attractions and some of the disturbing incidents that have occurred inside. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/ https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/garden/house-haunters.html St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.16.12 https:/...
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, MO including the ghosts that still linger. Originally named the Municipal Opera House and also known as Kiel Opera House and Peabody Opera House. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.stifeltheatre.com/about-us/his...
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind the PCT, what it takes to hike it along with some personal thoughts of course. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.pcta.org https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/pacific-crest-trail/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1974366/ https://www.pctmissing.or...
