Roadside

Janica McEndollar & Abigail Stoff•www.roadsidepodcast.com

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The fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.

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Episodes

E11 Alcatraz Island and Prison - Part 1

In our first two parter, Abigail tell us the history behind Alcatraz Island and Prison. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Sources used: https://www.nps.gov/alca/learn/historyculture/index.htm https://www.alcatrazislandtickets.com/Alcatraz-Island/ https://www.bop.gov/about...

Jan 25, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11

E10 Sedlec Ossuary

In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Sources cited: https://sedlecossuary.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_Ossuary https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sedlec-ossuary https:...

Jan 06, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10

E09 Haunted Libraries in the Midwest

In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind two haunted libraries in the Midwest. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Mentioned during the episode: https://sarahjmaas.com/books/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-series/ Sources used: https://www.library.illinois.edu/ala/2...

Jan 02, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9

E08 Christmas Movie Houses

In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind three houses used for Christmas movies. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Mentioned during the episode: https://www.jgrisham.com/Books/skipping-christmas/ Sources used: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/kranks.htm ...

Dec 20, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8

E07 The Stonewall Jackson Reform School

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abuse and child sexual assault. In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind The Stonewall Jackson Reform School. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Sources: https://urbexunderground.com/stonewall-jackson-school/ https:...

Dec 14, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7

E06 The Five Haunted Lighthouses on the Oregon Coast

In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind the five haunted lighthouses on the Oregon coast. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Mentioned during the show: Frank O Pinion Show https://apple.co/3PeSOhE The Guncle https://www.stevenrowley.com/the-guncle Sources...

Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6

E05 Queen Mary

In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Queen Mary. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Sources used for this episode: ttps:// queenmary.com/history/timeline/the-creative-years/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-Mary-ship https://www.latimes.com/califo...

Nov 18, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

E04 The World's Only Corn Palace

In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the World's Only Corn Palace. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Resources: https://cornpalace.com https://www.governing.com/context/lessons-from-the-worlds-last-surviving-corn-palace https://www.keloland.com/news/local-n...

Nov 08, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4

E03 The Lizzie Borden House

In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Lizzie Borden 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Sources used for this episode: https://lizzie-borden.com/history/ https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/lizzie-borden-house/ https://www.smithsonian...

Oct 29, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3

E02 Bishop's Castle

In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind one mans mission to build a castle in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. 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 Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadside Sources used for this episode: https://www.bishopcastle.org/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-02-1...

Oct 26, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2

E01 Lemp Mansion

Trigger warning: This episode of Roadside discusses mental health and suicide. If you (or someone you know) are contemplating suicide you can dial 988 to reach someone at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7. Additionally in this episode, we both use the phrase, “commit suicide”. Experts now recommend the phrase be replaced with “died by suicide” or "took one's life", as the word commit insinuates a crime and downplays mental illness. We apologize for the incorrect phrasing. In this epi...

Oct 23, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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