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Thrillist Explorers

139 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings

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SEASON FINALE: Finding Cheap Tix to Europe, Underrated Summer Trips, and Why Your Next Flight Might Be on… a Bus

April 21, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes

On this episode (our SEASON FINALE), host Wil Fulton sits down with Thrillist editors Meredith Heil and Tiana Attride to talk about underrated summer destinations, “responsible” tourism, and why Jared Leto might be the worst celebrity to take a road trip with. In the back half, Wil chats with Scott Keyes (Scott’s Cheap Flights founder and author of Take More Vacations) about the future of flight prices, why tickets to Europe are surprisingly inexpensive this summer, and why some airlines are ...

Our All-Time Favorite Food (and Booze) Stories

April 14, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes

In this episode, we’re celebrating our recent Webby Nomination (vote here!) with a look back at some of our favorite segments about restaurants and bars. Featuring a dive into Waffle House Records, a trip through LA’s Thai Town with Thrillist writer Kat Thompson (and her Mom), a profile on Jimmy’s Corner (New York’s best dive), an interview with the iconic Virginia Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl in D.C., and a look into finding the best cheesesteak in Philly (if that’s even possible).  Learn more ...

A Private Eye’s Guide to Los Angeles

April 07, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton meets and profiles two of Los Angeles’ preeminent Private Investigators. We dig into the gritty details of what a PI in the City of Angels does, and how they’re able to see the city (and its many, many, many secrets) through a lens that most overlook. Along the way, we’ll collect some of their recommendations on how to experience the classic “noir” L.A., inspired by legendary flashpoints like Chinatown and the Big Sleep, so you can experience their version of ...

Why Staten Island Is So Much More Than Its (Admittedly Great) Ferry

March 31, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton ventures to New York City’s “forgotten borough,” Staten Island, to meet a few notable locals and see why Staten Island has so much more to offer than just a (free) ferry ride. Featuring: Daniel Mondello (aka Meals By Cug), Julia Wijesinghe (Lakruwana Restaurant, Sri Lankan Art and Cultural Museum), NYC DOT Staten Island Borough Commissioner Roseann Caruana, Royal Crown Bakery, Denino's Pizza, Fort Wadsworth Recreation Center, Liedy’s Shore Inn Learn more about...

How the Legendary Helen Thayer Fought Polar Bears in the North Pole, Escaped a Firing Squad in the Sahara, and Walked Across Death Valley at Age 80.

March 10, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes

Helen Thayer was the first woman to travel solo to the magnetic North Pole. She walked across both the Sahara and Gobi deserts, kayaked down the Amazon, and trekked 200+ miles through Death Valley in her 80s. Along the way, she fought off polar bears, lived alongside wolves, escaped a rebel firing squad, survived an attack by killer bees, and managed to outlast a nasty case of food poisoning in Death Valley. And chances are, you've never even heard of her. In this episode, host Wil Fulton is ...

A Field Guide to Not Being a Jerk in Bozeman (and Livingston) Montana

March 03, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton heads to Montana, to experience sub-zero temperatures, icy roads, and two of America's most increasingly popular tourist destinations: Bozeman and Livingston. We hear about the long and storied history of Livingston's historic Murray Hotel and Wil takes a plunge at the nearby Chico Hot Springs. In Bozeman, we chat with Dr. Shane Doyle about the Native history of the area, some of the nearby outdoor adventures, and some current and upcoming exhibits at the Muse...

The Untold Story of "What Happens Here, Stays Here," the Greatest Travel Slogan of All Time

February 24, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton sits down with advertising (and Vegas!) legend Billy Vassiliades of R&R Partners, who led the team that created the iconic "What Happens Here, Stays Here" campaign in the early 00s. We hear the untold story of the ideation (featuring two Minnesotan stay-at-home moms with a big secret) of the campaign, and its immediate cultural impact on the city, and the travel industry. We also hear from artist and podcaster Brent Holmes (check out Spectacle: Las Vegas, righ...

These Restaurants Will Take You Places: Hmong Dishes in Minnesota, Brooklyn Kolaches, and Pancakes in Paris

February 17, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton profiles a handful of restaurants dedicated to serving regional favorites and "traditional" recipes in "new" surroundings. We speak with Chef Yia Vang (Union Hmong Kitchen) on cooking Hmong dishes in Minnesota, writer and restauraneuer Craig Carlson on opening an American diner (Breakfast in America) in the heart of Paris, along with two Brooklyn restaurants, Dog Day Afternoon and Brooklyn Kolache, who have brought beloved regional American staples to a new ma...

Steve-O on Jackass Forever, Why He'll Never Do Wildboyz Again, Smuggling Weed, and Climbing the Lincoln Memorial

February 03, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton speaks with iconic risk taker, comedian, and world traveler, Steve-O. Topics covered include: his experience filming the new Jackass Forevermovie, why he (probably) won't do another project like Wildboyz again, how he smuggled weed inside himself while traveling, his dog Wendy, his recent run-in with police at one of America's most beloved national monuments, and his "shameless self promotion" (you can find all the products he references here, plus info on his...

The United States of Gas Station Food

January 27, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton is profiling the culture around gas station food in America, and beyond. Brian Park and Youngmi Mayer (Feeling Asian Podcast) discuss their favorite gas station snack memories and their ideal (and well-balanced, naturally) gas station meals. Al Hebert (better known online as the Gas Station Gourmet) talks about his favorite gas station foods across the country… while eating at a gas station. We highlight Basecamp/Rations (Wilson, WY), the Whoa Nellie Deli (Lee...

This Episode Stinks: How to Map the World's Best (and Worst) Smells

January 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes

A podcast about smells? Well…. yeah. In this episode, host Wil Fulton discovers how scent and travel combine to create some of our longest lasting memories. Along the way, he speaks with: visually impaired travel writer Tony Giles on how scent helps him build a picture of the places he visits, and how it often guides him to points of interest; the General Manager of Homesick Candles, on bottling the smells of cities; and artist Dr. Kate McLean, who developed a notable method to map scents, vi...

Should You Be Traveling Right Now? An Airline Expert, ER Doctor, and Bioethicist Weigh In

January 13, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Scott Keyes (founder of Scott's Cheap Flights and author of Take More Vacations) to discuss the recent disruptions in the airline industry, and how you can prepare for your next flight by learning how to deal with sudden cancellations, schedule changes, and more. We're also joined by Dr. Calvin Sun, an ER doctor living in New York City who also runs the travel group Monsoon Diaries, who speaks on how he plans international trips while keeping COVI...

Zines, Maps, and Travel Agents: How We Traveled Without the Internet

January 06, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton goes old school and takes a quick road trip without the safety net of his smartphone…. and obviously, inevitably, gets very lost. We also look into pre-Internet travel in general: Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers) discussing how she planned early tours using the influential punk zineBook Your Own Fucking Life(note: they're selling old copies, here!), modern day travel agent Sarah Fazendin, founder of Videre Travel tells u...

Our Very Special Holiday Special

December 16, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes

In this Holiday-themed episode, host Wil Fulton fully embraces the Yuletide spirit by finding some of the premier (and alternatively, underrated) holiday destinations in New York City, before being joined by Thrllist's Travel Editor Tiana Attride to discuss her picks for the three best cities in America to spend Christmas, and why Americans go so wild for Christmas/Holiday travel destinations in general. Plus, a lot of festive surprises, too.  Featuring: Harlem Heritage Tours, Miracle on 9th...

Oklahoma City Is a Queer Friendly, Booze Loving, Totally Underrated Paradise

December 09, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes

Host Wil Fulton heads to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to stay at the iconic LGBTQIA+ destination, the District Hotel, in one of the most historic (and weirdly underreported?) queer districts in America: 39th Street. He attends the Heartland Transgender Music Festival, some drag shows, and gleans insight into the area via OKC's own Kelly Mantle (RuPaul's Drag Race, The Browns). Outside of 39th street, he stops at Edna's — one of the best dive bars in the country — to try their legendary "Lunchbox,"...

Uncovering Hidden Wonders in New Jersey With Atlas Obscura's Founders

December 02, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes

Host Wil Fulton drives around his home state of New Jersey with Atlas Obscura co-founder Joshua Foer, to test out their new app (download it here!), and discover a handful of offbeat, inspiring, and illuminating destinations around the Garden State. We also hear from Dylan Thuras (the other co-founder, naturally) on his own personal travel ethos, and how Atlas Obscura manages to show travelers points of wonder all over the world, near and far. Featuring: White Manna Diner, Thomas Edison's Con...

How to Fall in Love With Times Square in Two Days (Yes, Seriously)

November 18, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes

Host Wil Fulton heads to America's most famous (and maligned) tourist destination, Times Square, New York, to sift through the souvenir shops and knock-off Elmos and see if there's a lovable neighborhood hiding inside Times Square, after all. Featuring: Adam Glenn of Jimmy's Corner, Kenneth McCoy of the Rum House, Tae Yoon, Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar, Tom Harris and Regina Fojas of the Times Square Alliance, Jean Cooney of Times Square Arts, The Russian Vodka Room,Joe Allen's, and a bunch of s...

The (Gross) Truth About Airplane Coffee, Rhinos Below Deck, and a Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes

Thrillist staffers play a round of "Ask a Flight Attendant" and learn why you should never drink the coffee (or any hot beverage) on an airplane. Host Wil Fulton talks with "The Grumpy Stew," the world's grumpiest flight attendant, on the things that bother him most about the job right now. We hear about the glory days of PanAm with writer Julia Cooke (Come Fly the World With Me) and former PanAM stewardesses Tori Werner and Betty A. Riegel (Up in the Air). Phil Tiemeyer (Plane Queer) tells u...

Finding the "Best" Cheesesteak in Philly Is Basically Impossible (But We Did It, Anyway)

November 04, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

Host Wil Fulton visits Philadelphia, PA to find the city's best cheesesteak, figure out why the cheesesteak is so beloved in Philly, and question what "best" even means when it comes to a sandwich, anyway.  Thanks List: Carolyn Wyman, Jillian Wilson, Helen Hollyman, Alexandra Jones, Federoff's Roast Pork, Dalessandro's, Mike BBQ, John's Roast Pork, Jim's South Street, everyone driving in Philly the day we visited Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

America's Spookiest Town, Witches, and the "Future" of Travel

October 28, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes

Host Wil Fulton spends the day walking around Salem, Massachusetts, with stops for a yoga class at the Satanic Temple, a brief encounter in a Witch's apothecary, and a conversation with the Mayor.  Special Thanks: Daayani Yoga, the Satanic Temple of Salem, Artemisia Botanicals and Teri Kalgren, Cry Innocent, History Alive, and Kristina Stevick, Mayor Kim Driscoll,Gravestone Girls, Residency Records, the Magic Parlor, Zenovia, The Witch Board Museum, Matoula Music (Sandy and Marc!) and Cornuc...

WE'RE COMING BACK, BABY (With a New Season)

October 21, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

Thrillist Explorers, The Best Travel Podcast in the World*, is back on October 28th! Listen to what we've been up to, and more importantly: where we're going next. *To be clear, this is just our own opinion (sorry) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UPDATE + Out Travel The System

August 03, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes

Season 4 is coming soon! Until then, we're sharing this episode of Expedia's great podcast Out Travel The System - a show we think you'll love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

BONUS EPISODE: NYC Pop Culture Trivia with Becky and Zareen from "Not Over It"

April 27, 2021 19:11 - 18 minutes

In this special BONUS EPISODE, Thrillist's Wil Fulton is joined by the hosts of Popsugar's new podcast Not Over It, Becky Kirsch and Zareen Siddiqui. Together, they play a round of NYC-themed pop culture trivia, and we hear a clip from one of their recent episodes (featuring The OC OG's Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke!) Check out Not Over It wherever you get your podcasts, new episodes every Tuesday! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....

NYC Trivia With Julia Fox and Bartender Ivy Mix, Harlem With Tren'ness Woods-Black, the Dive Behind the "Pickleback"

April 20, 2021 15:28 - 46 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton plays NYC trivia with actress, model, and overall excellent human Julia Fox (Uncut Gems); bartender Ivy Mix (Leyenda, Fiasco!) tests her NYC bar knowledge; Tren'ness Woods-Black (Sylvia's Restaurant, Worn Stories) tells us about her "village," Harlem; the owners of Shelsky’s bicker about bagels and Brooklyn; Em Pineda aka the Hungry Domican explains why the Bronx is underrated; Joe DiStefano gives us a quick tour of Queens. Plus: the owner of Bushwick Country ...

Why Sex Is Better In Hotels, Young Swingers Week Isn't For Everyone, and More Sexy Stuff

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes

In this episode of Thrillist EXXXplorers, a sex therapist tells us why sex is usually better in hotels/on vacation; young swingers week in Jamaica wasn't as fun as one writer imagined; Margaret and Corey from A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour visit America’s seediest and most dramatic “sex hotels;” two Thrillist staffers use dating apps abroad; a man is possibly peed on. NSFW! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Tequila w. Guy Fieri & Sammy Hagar, How to Drink in Seoul, Our Favorite Cities for Craft Beer

April 06, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes

On this booze-centric episode, host Wil Fulton has a conversation with Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar about their new Reposado tequila, and how they became (best) friends. Thrillist contributor Diane Sooyeon Kang gives us a play-by-play account of a “typical” night out in Seoul, South Korea. Thrillist Senior Cities Editor Meredith Heil tells us about some of her favorite craft beer cities (and states!) in the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Traveling With a Disability: Why Flying With a Wheelchair Sucks, How to Experience a New Place Without Sight, and the World's First Fully Accessible Theme Park

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

In this episode, host Wil Fulton profiles Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first theme park built with full accessibility for all guests in mind; Writer Tony Giles, aka "Tony the Traveller," talks about visiting 150 countries (and all 50 states) as a blind and partially deaf individual; Karin Willison of FreeWheelin' Travel speaks on what it's like to travel cross-country while using a wheelchair, why she prefers not to fly, and how hotel chains and restaurants can become more accessible. L...

Minneapolis–Saint Paul: Hmong Food with Yia Vang, Music at 1st Ave, Coffee, Booze, and Target

March 23, 2021 15:47 - 38 minutes

In this episode ,host Wil Fulton speaks with Thrillist Senior Staff Writer and Twin Cities native Dustin Nelson, who explains why the Twin Cities area is one of the most underappreciated destinations in America. We also hear from chef Yia Vang (Union Hmong Kitchen), the wildly talented Nur-D, journalist Dara Grumdahl-Moskowitz (MSP Magazine), Ashley Ryan from 1st Avenue, and chef Jamal Hashi. Special thanks to the Frogtown Curling Club. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

Ken Burns + Lynn Novick on Ernest Hemingway and Travel, Eddie Huang on 'Boogie' and Finding Great Restaurants

March 16, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

On this episode, host Wil Fulton hears from legendary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their upcoming three-part film Hemingway (premiering April 5th on PBS). They share insight on Hemingway as a travel writer, detail some of Hemingway's favorite locations around the world, and discuss how the author captured the experience of being an American abroad. Plus, author, chef, and writer/director Eddie Huang talks about his new filmBoogie (in theaters now!), how he finds great restaurant...

Why We Love Our National Parks (and You Should, Too)

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes

This episode celebrates some of the (many) things we love about our National Parks. Writer and filmmaker Dayton Duncan (TheNational Parks: America's Best Idea) details some of the history behind the National Parks, and his most memorable filming experiences; Sarana Riggs, member of the Navajo Nation, speaks on the Indigenous roots of Grand Canyon National Park and the ongoing work Grand Canyon Trust does to preserve this legacy; Lauren Gay, aka Outdoorsy Diva, shares some of her favorite Nati...

How You Can Support America's Chinatowns Right Now

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes

In this episode, we're hearing stories from Chinatowns around the country and providing some ways you can help support Asian-American communities and businesses right now: Writer Eda Yu details her Protect Our Elders project and chef/business owner Winston Chiu (Bonbite NYC, Feed Forward) talks about the grassroots initiativeEnough Is Enough; Thrillist's NYC Editor Tae Yoon shares his own story of growing up in Flushing, Queens, and speaks with James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Grace...

Guy Fieri-Themed Road Trips, Phil Rosenthal Eats Around the World, and the Longest Pizza Delivery Ever

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes

Host Wil Fulton speaks with Fieri super fans and the founder of FlavortownUSA.com about cataloging restaurants featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Fieri-centric road trips; Writer and comedian Phil Rosenthal talks about his show Somebody Feed Phil, and traveling in search of great food; Traveling Spoon connects people with home cooks around the world; a Domino's employee delivers an inter-continental pizza. And check out Sip & Bite if you're ever in Baltimore!  Learn more about you...

Portland ME: Catching Lobster With Krista, Cryptozoology Museum, Allagash Brewing, and More

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes

Host Wil Fulton tastes some Maine delicacies (Moxie Soda, Red Snapper dogs) with Editorial Assistant and Mainer Liz Provencher; Krista Tripp details her job catching lobster, as one of the few females in the industry; Loren Coleman of the International Cryptozoology Museum talks about his favorite Maine cryptids; a member of Allagash Brewing talks Portland craft beer; Cookbook Author and Portland-based food writerMindy Fox gives restaurant, bar, and outdoor activities picks; we hear from a fe...

Call Us! We Want to Hear Your Best Travel Stories

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute

Do you have an exciting, hilarious, captivating, shocking, heartwarming, spooky, sentimental, or overall extremely memorable travel story? We want to hear it! Dial into our toll free travel story hotline, 1-833-POD-BABY, and spin a yarn into our voicemail. We're going to play some of our favorite calls in an upcoming episode, and there truly are zero rules here (fun!) So call 1-833-POD-BABY, ok? Do it! Now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudi...

The Episode About Waffle House

February 02, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes

Our love letter to the Waffle House. Jerry Buckner (of the songwriting duo Buckner and Garcia) has penned many hits over the years, including some songs for Waffle House Records; Orion Carloto has fond memories of growing up with Waffle House; a man finds an empty Waffle House, and cooks his own meal; Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate explains "the Waffle House Index," and how they use Waffle House to gauge the severity of storms; a couple finds romance via Waffle House; Tiffanie Barrier...

Washington D.C.: Trouble Funk and Go-Go; Paola Velez Talks Bakeries; Virginia Ali on Ben's Chili Bowl

January 26, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes

Executive Pastry Chef Poala Velez (Bakers Against Racism, Maydan, La Bodega) lists some of her favorite bakeries and dessert spots in Washington D.C.; Thrillist D.C. Editor Jess Mayhugh details the District's surprisingly robust music scene with 9:30 Club's Audrey Fix Schaefer, journalist Shawna Kenney, and (the legendary) Big Tony from Trouble Funk; Virginia Ali, longtime owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, details her own history in the city; writers Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Tim Ebner, and Anela Ma...

Iliza Shlesinger Travels For Work, Josh Gondelman Has a Weird Night, Jimmy Dunn is a 'Boat Hack'

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes

Thrillist host Wil Fulton speaks with comedian Iliza Shelsinger on visiting new cities for work, how to make friends with flight attendants, and her wildly entertaining Don't Panic Pantry cooking series; Comedian, writer, and podcasterJosh Gondelman details how and why he spent a night on the floor of a stranger's motel room in Montana; longtime stand-upJimmy Dunn details his years as a cruise ship comedian. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnys...

Austin, TX: Best Breakfast Tacos, Dan Rather Talks Progress, LGBTQ+ Squaredancing

January 12, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes

In this episode, Thrillist host Wil Fulton looks at how the spirit of "old Austin" is adapting to a city of constant change; legendary journalist Dan Rather talks BBQ, Shiner Bock, and his new book; Queer Eye'sBobby Berk deails his lockdown in Austin; Thrillist contributor Anastacia Uriegas helps us find the best breakfast tacos in town; producer Mia Faske profiles the Lone Star Lambdas, Austin's only LGBTQ+ square dancing group; Thrillist Editor in Chief and native Texan Helly Hollyman talks...

Lele Pons Gives Advice, Peppermint Talks Traveling While Trans, Olympian Alexi Pappas Goes Home

January 05, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes

Thrillist host Wil Fulton gets some much needed travel advice from musicianLeLe Pons; the legendary Peppermint shares her experiences traveling as a trans woman; Olympic runner and authorAlexi Pappas learns about the "Greek way of life" during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Hawk’s Best Travel Stories, Alexis Ren Is Saved by a Stranger, Monkeys Attack Angela Kinsey, and Gabriel Chavarria Has a Bad Flight

December 15, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes

Skateboarding legend and "very good driver" (his words!) Tony Hawk joins host Wil Fulton to share his best travel stories -- including his secret Tahitian surf spot and why he had to throw away his skateboard at the London Heathrow Airport; Activist and model Alexis Ren details how she was saved by a stranger in the Tokyo subway; Angela Kinsey talks traveling with Office cast members and being robbed by monkeys in Jakarta; Tim Chantarangsu gets grilled by Canadian Border Patrol; Gabriel Chava...

Tony Hawk's Best Travel Stories, Alexis Ren Is Saved by a Stranger, and Monkeys Attack Angela Kinsey

December 15, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes

Skateboarding legend and "very good driver" (his words!) Tony Hawk joins host Wil Fulton to share his best travel stories -- including his secret Tahitian surf spot and why he had to throw away his skateboard at the London Heathrow Airport; Activist and model Alexis Ren details how she was saved by a stranger in the Tokyo subway; Angela Kinsey talks traveling with Office cast members and being robbed by monkeys in Jakarta; Tim Chantarangsu gets grilled by Canadian Border Patrol; Gabriel Chava...

Thrillist’s Guide to Los Angeles

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes

Helicopter journalist Stu Mundel gives us a bird's eye view of L.A.; Thrillist contributor Keisha Raines visits restaurants name-dropped in her favorite hip hop songs to see if rappers give good food recs; Producer Gabrielle Williot takes a drive with L.A. icon Angelyne the Billboard Queen; Thrillist Staff Writer Kat Thompson and her Mom visit some of their favorite places to eat in Thai Town; Thrillist LA Editor Danielle Dorsey speaks with Host Wil Fulton about her favorite bars, neighborhoo...

The Thrillist Guide to Los Angeles

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes

Helicopter journalist Stu Mundel gives us a bird's eye view of L.A.; Thrillist contributor Keisha Raines visits restaurants name-dropped in her favorite hip hop songs to see if rappers give good food recs; Producer Gabrielle Williot takes a drive with L.A. icon Angelyne the Billboard Queen; Thrillist Staff Writer Kat Thompson and her Mom visit some of their favorite places to eat in Thai Town; Thrillist LA Editor Danielle Dorsey speaks with Host Wil Fulton about her favorite bars, neighborhoo...

Los Angeles: Thai Town, Food + Hip Hop, and Angelyne

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes

Helicopter journalist Stu Mundel gives us a bird's eye view of L.A.; Thrillist contributor Keisha Raines visits restaurants name-dropped in her favorite hip hop songs to see if rappers give good food recs; Producer Gabrielle Williot takes a drive with L.A. icon Angelyne the Billboard Queen; Thrillist Staff Writer Kat Thompson and her Mom visit some of their favorite places to eat in Thai Town; Thrillist LA Editor Danielle Dorsey speaks with Host Wil Fulton about her favorite bars, neighborhoo...

The Pros and Cons of Living in a Very Famous House

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes

Host Wil Fulton dives deep into the small, picturesque town of Astoria, Oregon, where hundreds of thousands of "movie tourists" have turned landmarks from theGoonies into bona fide attractions, much to the chagrin of the woman who currently occupies the iconic home featured in the film; Thrillist Staff Writer Emma Stefansky interviews two Pennsylvania real estate agents tasked with selling an infamously creepy house from Silence of the Lambs; Producer Mia Faske wonders "who actually lives in ...

Chicago: Booze, Hot Dogs, and Billy Goats

November 24, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes

Grab your bottle of Malort, stuff your pockets with sausage, and act like the Cubs just won the World Series: on today's episode, we're eating (and drinking) our way through the Second City. Comedian and writer Ashley Ray joins Thrillist host Wil Fulton for a round of Chicago bar-themed trivia; Actor/Director Ravi Patel shares a story about his Chicago roots and his love/hate relationship with the Bears; producer Mia Faske risks being roasted by the legendary manager of the Weiner's Circle; F...

Thrillist's Guide to Chicago

November 24, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes

Grab your bottle of Malort, stuff your pockets with sausage, and act like the Cubs just won the World Series: on today's episode, we're eating (and drinking) our way through the Second City. Comedian and writer Ashley Ray joins Thrillist host Wil Fulton for a round of Chicago bar-themed trivia; Actor/Director Ravi Patel shares a story about his Chicago roots and his love/hate relationship with the Bears; producer Mia Faske risks being roasted by the legendary manager of the Weiner's Circle; F...

Planes, Trains, and... Lawnmowers

November 17, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes

Our season three premiere profiles individuals who traveled great distances in very unusual ways. Host Wil Fulton has the story of the wildest reality show you've definitely never heard of: a cross country lawnmower race that put its contestants' fate in the hands of complete strangers and tested the generosity of Americans. Comedian Tony Hawks details his adventures hitchhiking around Ireland with a mini-fridge (including how he got laid in a dog house… thanks in large part to the fridge). D...

THRILLIST'S BEST: "Binging with Babish" on the Best Food Movies, Working as a Line Cook, and (Big) Plans for the Future

August 20, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes

If you've been on the Internet over the past four years, chances are you've seen Andrew Rae. His series "Binging With Babish," in which Andrew recreates iconic foods from television and film history (everything from Krabby Patties to Kevin's chili from the Office), has 7.6 million YouTube followers, and has inspired several spinoff series. In this episode, Rae (aka Babish) himself calls into the pod to talk about his favorite food moments in film history, his one (disastrous) shift as a line ...

"Binging with Babish" on the Best Food Movies, Working as a Line Cook, and (Big) Plans for the Future

August 20, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes

If you've been on the Internet over the past four years, chances are you've seen Andrew Rae. His series "Binging With Babish," in which Andrew recreates iconic foods from television and film history (everything from Krabby Patties to Kevin's chili from the Office), has 7.6 million YouTube followers, and has inspired several spinoff series. In this episode, Rae (aka Babish) himself calls into the pod to talk about his favorite food moments in film history, his one (disastrous) shift as a line ...

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