Backroad Odyssey

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 shared belief solidifies - this march north will solidify Southern independence. Meanwhile, Northern hopes to preserve the union remain dangerously low and leadership

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 have to make beer You have to be able to drink at location And - most importantly - the people have to be nice. I also consider location, community, story, aesthetic and of

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 named ‘ The Singing Tower” - is as wonderful as it is unexpected. The story behind it’s construction, however, is yet more interesting… Works Cited: http

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 - to put it lightly - not always the case.Here are the top three things I've found to NOT be STUNNING while living in a van. I love living in a van, but i

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 that insight into both men as well as the larger forces behind the war itself. Works Cited: Gettysburg : The Confederate and Union Views of the Most Decisive Battle of

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 three history series within podcasts. We answer listener questions, which include: What do you say to people who insist on the important of states rights as a cause of th

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 accompanying frustrations provide a snapshot - a partial lens from which we can attempt to better understand the entire picture. In this three part ser

We meet the composer behind our theme song, pull up clips while having fun with music and answer listener questions - which include: Is Jesse James worth looking into? He was not a good person. How many people were at the healing springs when you were there? How long did it take you to find the right setup for your podcast? Could someone actually live in Lucy the Elephant? How many

Lucy the Elephant has loomed over the Jersey shoreline since 1881…This 65 foot behemoth Elephant-shaped structure consists of nearly one million pieces of wood, 22 windows and is deceptively large inside. After entering up a spiral staircase on either back leg, you’re greeted by a vast inner chamber accentuated by two round windows overlooking the crashing Atlantic sea.After cl

Explore the studio in my van! Today we’ll go over the trials, tribulations and joys that come with hosting a podcast from my van. We will describe my setup, share stories, and explain why I would change a thing. As always, we'll answer listener questions - which include: Is Marco Island the best place to find Florida Burrowing Owls? Do you prefer darker stories like Salem and The