Culture Cult Travel Show

Culture Cult Travel Show

This is a no-holds-barred podcast that tells the craziest, quirkiest, and most WTF stories from all 197 countries around the world. This show explores untold histories, outrageous travel experiences, and cultural oddities you were never taught in history class. It's smart, it's unfiltered, and definitely NOT PG. Episodes out x2 a month every other Monday. email me: culturecultshow@gmail.com Instagram: @culturecultshow

Episodes

June 3, 2025 11 mins

We just wrapped Season 5.- but what’s coming next? 

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🔥 Must-Listen Past Episodes:

  • Indonesia: Krakatoa Eruption – 
  • Croatia: Frane Selak, The Man With Nine Lives 
  • Zimbabwe: Oceanus Cruise Ship Sinking
  • Azores: Cocaine Catastrophe
  • Guadeloupe: Joseph Bologne (Part 1 & 2)

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A royal deadly affair and a mentally unstable king who used to leapfrog over his courtiers? Let’s talk Denmark in the 1700’s. 

Today we are doing a reverse episode where my talented researcher and writer Laura is going to tell ME the story of the “mad king” Christian the 7th of Denmark. 

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Today we have my southern Alabama friend back on Tony to tell his most recent travel lesson on SHOULD you take potent weed gummies before your flight? We also try to convince the world that America isn’t as bad as the news makes it seems. From New York to Wyoming America has a lot to offer, but I’ll let you decide. 

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In 1928, Denmark's pride — the Kobehavn, one of the largest sailing ships ever built — vanished without a trace. No distress signals. No wreckage. Nothing. Nearly 100 years later, it’s still one of the greatest unsolved maritime mysteries in Danish history. So what happened to the Kobenhavn?

In this episode, we unravel the clues, explore wild theories, and travel through the waves of Denmark history, from legendary Vikings to m...

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April 16, 2025 19 mins

Today I am doing a solo episode about something that doesn't get talked about enough in the digital nomad and backpacker space..  feeling lonely while travelling. If you're a digital nomad, backpacker, or long-term traveler, chances are you've experienced this.  I want to explore the highs and lows of remote work life abroad — especially the parts no one shares online. I also want to give you my best tips and travel ...

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How the F is everyone traveling the world all over instagram- do they have jobs?  Short answer -Yes, they do. Today let’s find our how you can get paid to travel and become a digital nomad.

We have on my graphic design and travel friend, Andrea from Merveille Creative Studios who has had a remote job as a full-time digital nomad and is now building her digital nomad freelance business. We dive into today how to find a remote job or ...

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Did you know that Zimbabwe was home to one of the most significant mass alien sightings ever witnessed ?Was the 1994 Ariel School UFO encounter real or just a wild tale from the playground?

Today we take a deep dive into one of the strangest moments in weird history—the Ariel UFO School Incident. Back in 1994, over 60 schoolchildren in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, reported witnessing a UFO landing and encountering extraterrestrial bein...

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How can you catch flights and not heartbreaks? 

Today’s episode is for all my travel lover girls (and boys) who want to master the art of dating abroad—without the heartbreak! We’re diving into the ups and downs of dating while traveling with special guest Cassy Martinez from the Globethotter podcast. Whether you're swiping on dating apps abroad, searching for love as a digital nomad, or hoping for a spontaneous travel fling, t...

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How did a guitarist save an entire cruise ship? 

Today we are covering the shocking story of Moss Hills, a Zimbabwean guitarist who became an unexpected hero. Imagine this: the Oceanos cruise ship begins sinking off the treacherous coast of South Africa. With no help from the captain or crew, it was Moss Hills who stepped up, coordinating a daring rescue that saved 571 lives.

This isn’t just a tale of bravery—it’s a deep di...

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ZIMBABWE  RETURNED: Are mermaids real in Zimbabwe? 

 We’re revisiting Zimbabwe in this refresher episode from season 2, focusing on the wonders of Great Zimbabwe and the lore of the murderous mermaids in Zimbabwe.

In this episode, we’re diving into Zimbabwe’s rich history and captivating folklore while asking the question: Are mermaids real?! Join us as we explore the legendary Great Zimbabwe Ruins, home to one of the most ...

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Today we are spilling the realities of living as a digital nomad while tackling the challenges of van life. From rooftop tents to unreliable WiFi, my client, friend and podcaster Laura Haley spills the truth about what Instagram doesn’t show you about van life. Laura dives into horror stories, the unexpected perks, and why finding a travel partner who matches your "gross tolerance" is crucial. Plus, hear about their wild ...

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What is Jonestown like today? Were there any survivors of Jonestown and if so who were they? Did anyone stand up to Jim Jones? Today we are covering part two of the the Jonestown Massacre in Guyana. We are covering the stories of the brave souls of Christine Miller, Odell Rhodes and Catherine “Hyacinth” Thrash. 

*Please excuse the mic quality as I had some technical difficulties in this episode recording.

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Today’s episode is the dark tale of cult leader Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre in Guyana. What starts out as a civil rights church will leave to hundreds of people to remote jungles of Guyana and the mass suicide of over 900 people. This is part four of our series on Guyana. 

00:37 The Jonestown Massacre Overview

03:16 Guyana Facts and Misconceptions

09:38 Jim Jones' Early Life

15:37 Jim Jones' Rise to Power

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Today I want to tell yall about my experience living as a hippie in the Australian bush. I have been traveling for around 7 months now as a digital nomad and I have been tp three continents and this trip was by far the most mentally and physically challenging. I do these recordings as a record for myself but for me to also let you in on the honest journey of what it’s like being a digital nomad especially while living in the Austra...

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January 14, 2025 34 mins

Today we are reading out travel stories such as scuba diving gone wrong, creepy hiking stories, and unintended party crashing in Vietnam. I also spill the beans how I met Karen Kilgariff host of My Favorite Murder and made her cry.

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December 29, 2024 91 mins

Today we are covering the wild animals and geography of Guyana such as the fearsome south american otters, terrifying pythons to the stinkist bird around with fan favorite host Kyle Soekotjo!

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Key Highlights:

  • Guyana’s Geography: Learn about the breathtaking Mount Roraima and Kaieteur Falls, including their cultural significance and unique ecosystems.
  • Fascinating Wildlife: Discover some of Guyana’s mo...
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This is one of THE craziest stories that has been told on the podcast and one I have been waiting for years to record. This is the story of my friend accidentally rode an effing windmill in Australia and lived to tell the tale. 


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December 1, 2024 72 mins

Jumbie... Old Haig.. The Masacurra Man.. today we are covering creepy myths from Guyana but with a Guyanese local! Today we have back on food blogger Kim from Kim Always Hungry and her mom Lyndelle. We are covering what she misses about Guyana, why she left her homeland, her top travel tips and how to keep away Jumbie and The Old Haig at night..

Outro Song: Walking on Sunshine by Eddy Grant

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December 1, 2024 58 mins

Today we are diving into our FIRST country of Season 5: Guyana. We have on my hilarious Guyanese friend and food blogger, Kim from KimAlwaysHungry to give us the tell about about Guyana food, culture, parties and we end on her travel story of why she never wants to go back to West Virgina. 


Featured at the end is Electric Avenue by Guyanese singer Eddie Grant.

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Lisbon is a major digital nomad destination and for good reason. I spent 2 months there this summer and had the time of my life. So today, I want to give my hot and honest tips about what life is like in Lisbon as a digital nomad. We are deep diving into the best bars, beach clubs, restaurants, coworking spaces and digital nomad apps you must have. Below are all the tips and more form the episode!

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