All Across America

Jonathan is a mentalist, performer, and influence architect. A longtime mentee of The Amazing Randi, he vetted every entry submitted to the One Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge, a prize that was ultimately never claimed.

David is The Texanist, the author of the long-running advice column that appears in every issue of Texas Monthly, "the National Magazine of Texas."

Blake is an explorer of abandoned places and a multidisciplinary artist. He is the creator and host of abandoned: The All-American Ruins podcast.  *This episode was recorded on location from Blake's house.

Victor is a funeral director and the author of "Now Departing: A Small-Town Mortician on Death, Life, and the Moments in Between."

Jack is a distinguished professor of history at the University of Florida and a Pulitzer Prize–winning author of many books, including his latest: "The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird."

Author of "School Yearbook: The Untold Story of a Cringey Tradition and Its Digital Afterlife," Kate is a professor of culture and media at The New School.

The world's leading authority on prepping and preparedness, Jim is the author of "How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It," and is the founder of Survivalblog.com. He lives in an undisclosed location in the inland Northwest. 

Micah and Blessing spent the season as fire-tower lookouts from the 100-foot tall Walde Mountain tower in the Clearwater National Forest. In the New Year, they will embark on a cross-country adventure in a converted ambulance.  @theschweplerlife

Santa John has spent more than 25 years bringing the magic of Christmas to life, appearing at over 80 events every holiday season. He is a longtime member of the New England Society of Santas and the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas.  *This episode was recorded on location from Santa's kitchen table.

Aaron has directed the University of Michigan's Debate Program since 2002. Under his leadership, the team won the National Debate Tournament in 2024.

Rob is on a quest to meet 10,000 people.  *This episode was recorded on location at the Warehouse Cafe. 

The Grateful Dead are one of the most influential bands in American history and San Francisco tech pioneers. Their innovations in sound are brought to life in Brian's book "Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection." A writer and editor at VICE, The Atlantic, and Vox, Brian teaches journalism at Northwestern University.

Tom is custom home builder and the owner Construction Services Unlimited. He and his crew have built dozens of high-end homes along the Long Island Sound since 1991.  *This episode was recorded on location from Tom's shop.

Kris is a science writer and the senior producer of the Academy Award nominated Lyme disease documentary "Under Our Skin." She is also the author of the acclaimed book "Bitten."

Marco is a Freemason and the Worshipful Master (President) of Jerusalem Lodge #49 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.  *This episode was recorded on location.

Andy is a ghost hunter, paranormal investigator, and author of "Ghosthunting Southern New England."  *This episode was recorded on location at the Tavern on Main, a haunted location featured in Andy's book.

Jenna is the founder of Above & Beyond With U, a disability and accessibility advocacy organization, and the author of “Within My Spokes.” She has been a full-time wheelchair user since the age of seven.  aboveandbeyondwithu.org