Maps and Coffee

53. Minerva, Ohio

Welcome to the last spooky episode of Maps and Coffee this Halloween season! Don't forget we'll be taking a break through November and will be back for some Christmas fun. Today, Joan takes us to Minerva, Ohio where monsters and gold all come together to some truly crazy stories. 

52. Aurora, Texas

Happy Tuesday!! We're right in the middle of Spooky Season and on this episode of Maps and Coffee, Annalisa takes a new turn on spooky and gives us a story of a small town and their alien encounter. 

51. Old Town Spring, Texas

50. Bodie, California

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee the podcast. It's our 50th regular episode!! Right at the start of Halloween, one of our favorite themed podcast months. Annalisa kicks off spooky season with a tail of the supposedly cursed ghost town of Bodie, California.

49. Carbondale, Illinois

Welcome back to Maps and Coffee the podcast where we talk about small towns and why you should go and see them! This is the last of our, as Analisa calls them, "school towns" before we get into spooky season! She takes us on a trip to Carbondale, Illinois, her husbands alma mater. 

48. Youngstown, Ohio

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee! This month is our COLLEGE TOWN month and Joan takes us on her mini trip to Youngstown, Ohio as a part of one of her college courses. 

On The Road #7: Muncie, Indiana

TWO trips in a row! Annalisa and Joan go back to Muncie, Indiana where they met at their alma mater, Ball State University. 

On The Road #6: Kent, Ohio

Maps and Coffee is about the small towns you always drive through on your way to the big city. Those small towns are hidden gems and this week, Joan highlights Kent, Ohio to the kickoff of our Back To School month! 

47. Kinney, Minnesota

Maps and Coffee is the podcast that brings you history, fun facts and wild stories about amazing small towns all over the country. In today’s episode Annalisa talks about a small town that did whatever it took to help its residents. 

Kinney, Minnesota

Maps and Coffee is the podcast that brings you history, fun facts and wild stories about amazing small towns all over the country. In today’s episode Annalisa talks about a small town that did whatever it took to help its residents. 

46. Cleveland, Alabama

Thank you for listening to Maps and Coffee the podcast! In this episode Joan talks about a town close, but not close, to home. Cleveland, Alabama is a wonderful small town with some amazing sights to see!

45. Ellinger, Texas

44. Fort Bridger, Wyoming

Thank you all so much for listening to Maps and Coffee! The podcast about small towns and why you should go visit them. Today Joan talks about a small town in Wyoming featuring mountain men and heaven. 

43. Big Timber, Montana

42. Petoskey, Michican

41. Medora, North Dakota

Thank you for listening to Maps and Coffee, the podcast where we talk about small towns all over the country and beyond and why you should visit them. This episode, Annalisa talks about a place she noted on her road trip a few weeks ago in Medora, North Dakota! 

40. Angola, Indiana

You're listening to Maps and Coffee, the podcast about small towns all over the country and why you should visit them. Joan covers Angola, Indiana, the small town with tons of ghost stories so of course that's why she picked it. Also featuring an amazing local coffee shop giving back to the community. 

39. Baraboo, Wisconsin

We are back from our break! We hope everyone is having a great summer and we’re excited to get back to talking about small towns with you. In this episode, Annalisa talks about her cross country road trip and one of her more interesting stops along the way. If you like the circus, this episode is for you. 

38. Abroad: Tambunan, Borneo, Malaysia

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee, the podcast about small towns and why you should go visit them. This is our last Abroad episode and don't forget we are taking a one month summer break! In this episode, Joan talks about Tambunan, Malaysia, full of amazing forests and great culture, be mindful where you step in this amazing location. 

37. Abroad: Nieu Bethesda, South Africa

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee, Abroad Editions! We talk about small towns and bring you the exciting history and fun sights to see for your next road trip. This month we're going international, focusing outside of the US and hitting up small towns all over the world. Annalisa is covering Nieu Bethesda, South Africa and it's most eccentric resident. 

36: Abroad: Ravello, Italy

All this month Maps and Coffee is going abroad! This week, Joan talks about Ravello, Italy, a town along the beautiful Amalfi Coast. This town has gorgeous views, tales of treasure and of course, scary stories. 

36. Abroad: Ravello, Italy

All this month Maps and Coffee is going abroad! This week, Joan talks about Ravello, Italy, a town along the beautiful Amalfi Coast. This town has gorgeous views, tales of treasure and of course, scary stories. 

35. Abroad: Vác, Hungary

Welcome back to this VERY special episode of Maps and Coffee, the podcast where we discuss small towns, their histories, fun facts and what you should do while you're there. Typically we stick to the United States but for the month of May we're going international! And for our first international episode, Annalisa takes us on a tour of scenic Vác, Hungary, with it's amazing food, history and....strange discoveries. 

34. This Town Is Actually Nuts

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee, the podcast that highlights small towns and their quirks, sites, and in this case, their crazy history. Joan dives in to Wallace, Idaho, a small town that has every twist and turn imaginable. Buckle up, because this one is a wild ride from start to finish. 

34. Wallace, Idaho

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee, the podcast that highlights small towns and their quirks, sites, and in this case, their crazy history. Joan dives in to Wallace, Idaho, a small town that has every twist and turn imaginable. Buckle up, because this one is a wild ride from start to finish. 

34.ThisTow Is Actually Nuts

Thank you so much for listening to Maps and Coffee, the podcast that highlights small towns and their quirks, sites, and in this case, their crazy history. Joan dives in to Wallace, Idaho, a small town that has every twist and turn imaginable. Buckle up, because this one is a wild ride from start to finish. 

33. Museum Bonanza

Thank you for listening to Maps and Coffee! Listen for our big announcement for the month of May during this podcast! Annalisa talks Not Your Ordinary Small Town, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. 

33. Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Thank you for listening to Maps and Coffee! Listen for our big announcement for the month of May during this podcast! Annalisa talks Not Your Ordinary Small Town, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. 

32. Guess How This Town Got Its Name

Welcome back to Maps and Coffee the podcast where Joan and Annalisa discuss small towns all over America, their histories, and the amazing things you can do there during your visit. Believe it or not, this week Joan talks about Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and amazing town with a fun history and Joan gets obsessed with yet another bookstore in the process. 

32. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Welcome back to Maps and Coffee the podcast where Joan and Annalisa discuss small towns all over America, their histories, and the amazing things you can do there during your visit. Believe it or not, this week Joan talks about Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and amazing town with a fun history and Joan gets obsessed with yet another bookstore in the process. 

31. Norris, Tennesse

"The City of Norris has been called a planned community, a model town, a garden city, and even a utopia." Annalisa deep dives into this small town that isn't what it seems at first glance. 

31. This Is How You Start A Cult

"The City of Norris has been called a planned community, a model town, a garden city, and even a utopia." Annalisa deep dives into this small town that isn't what it seems at first glance. 

30. Spending COVID with Demi Moore

Don't forget to follow up on social media and email us at [email protected] with your small town suggestions! This episode, Joan takes you to the small town of Hailey, Idaho, we rediscover the definition of iconoclast, talk about some great food, and of course, introduce you to a coffee shop. 

30. Hailey, Idaho

Don't forget to follow up on social media and email us at [email protected] with your small town suggestions! This episode, Joan takes you to the small town of Hailey, Idaho, we rediscover the definition of iconoclast, talk about some great food, and you may see the one and only Demi Moore in this small town. 

On The Road: Vermillion, Ohio

It’s been too long! With the weather warming up the girls take a much deserved road trip. Annalisa selected the beautiful waterfront town of Vermillion, Ohio. 

29. Taos, New Mexico

On this episode of Maps and Coffee, Joan talks about Taos, New Mexico, a small town with a millennium of history, alleged aliens, Reading Rainbow appearances and enough coffee shops to fuel any addict. And Happy Early St. Patrick's Day!

29. LeVar Burton Would Be Proud

On this episode of Maps and Coffee, Joan talks about Taos, New Mexico, a small town with a millennium of history, alleged aliens, Reading Rainbow appearances and enough coffee shops to fuel any addict. And Happy Early St. Patrick's Day!

28. Wall, South Dakota

You've heard of this place. Maybe. Probably. Welcome to Wall, South Dakota as Annalisa talks about the infamous water stop and drug store that this town has been using for an epic marketing campaign for generations. 

28. Who Is Your Favorite Avenger?

You've heard of this place. Maybe. Probably. Welcome to Wall, South Dakota as Annalisa talks about the infamous water stop and drug store that this town has been using for an epic marketing campaign for generations. 

27. Uncle Sam’s Potato Head

Welcome back to another episode of Maps and Coffee! The podcast where we highlight small towns and their crazy stories. This week, Joan talks about Bristol, Rhode Island, their love of the 4th of July, and their very interesting spuds. 

27. Bristol, Rhode Island

Welcome back to another episode of Maps and Coffee! The podcast where we highlight small towns and their crazy stories. This week, Joan talks about Bristol, Rhode Island, their love of the 4th of July, and their very interesting spuds. 

26. Waverly, Ohio

Welcome back to this week's episode of Maps and Coffee. This week's episode is not about Cancun but about a place a little close to home for the girls. Annalisa talks about Waverly, Ohio, no relation to Waverly Place. 

26. So My Small Town This Week Is Cancun

25. The Chocolate Monster

Thank you for listening to Maps and Coffee the podcast where your hosts Annalisa and Joan talk about small towns throughout America. In this episode, Joan covers Chocolocco, Alabama, a small town with fun folklore. 

25. Chocolocco, Alabama

Thank you for listening to Maps and Coffee the podcast where your hosts Annalisa and Joan talk about small towns throughout America. In this episode, Joan covers Chocolocco, Alabama, a small town with sweet folklore. 

24. Madawaska, Maine

Maps and Coffee is a podcast that highlights small towns all over the United States, or in this case very very very close to being Canada. Annalisa talks about the US town with deep French Canadian roots in a bid to practice her own French skills in Madawaska, Maine. 

24. Bonjour Poutine

Maps and Coffee is a podcast that highlights small towns all over the United States, or in this case very very very close to being Canada. Annalisa talks about the US town with deep French Canadian roots in a bid to practice her own French skills in Madawaska, Maine. 

23. Black History Month

Welcome back to another episode of Maps and Coffee, the first new episode heading into Black History Month! Joan starts off the month with Africatown, Alabama, a small town with a rich history and deep African roots. 

23. Africatown, Alabama

Welcome back to another episode of Maps and Coffee, the first new episode heading into Black History Month! Joan starts off the month with Africatown, Alabama, a small town with a rich history and deep African roots. 

22. The COVID Effect

In this episode of Maps and Coffee, Annalisa and Joan look back at the full year of COVID-19 in the world. Annalisa talks about one small town hit especially hard by the pandemic; Dawson, Georgia