Roadside

Roadside

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

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October 9, 2024 17 mins

In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of the USS Indianapolis.

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September 18, 2024 33 mins

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.

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September 11, 2024 45 mins

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.

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/muse...

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September 4, 2024 57 mins

In this episode, Abigail tells us about the Chicago Murder Castle operated by H.H. Holmes and his various others horrific crimes.

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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.

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In this episode, Janica tells us some spooky military stories.

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In this episode, Abigail tells us about the tallest tree in the world, Hyperion.

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August 12, 2024 61 mins

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.

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June 26, 2024 39 mins

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.

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https://draperandkramer.com/news-and-insights/the-unbelievable-his...

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June 15, 2024 83 mins

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.

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https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/

https://www.misterroger...

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June 2, 2024 31 mins
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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.

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May 6, 2024 31 mins

In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Chelsea Hotel in New York and the famous poets and artists who stayed there.

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https://hotelchelsea.com/history

https://www.britannica.com/story/11-or-12-things-...

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April 29, 2024 43 mins

In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the now abandoned campground with a social status and once home to the Shawnee Tribe.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Shawnee_Amusement_Park

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April 15, 2024 47 mins
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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.

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