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Wherever It Leads...

Wherever It Leads… dives deeper into marvelous locations around the world to expose the truth about the best each has to offer while attempting to understand the underlying challenges each faces. Learn more about the show: whereveritleadspod.com Often through themes specific to each destination, this new kind of travel show presents recommendations on major attractions and cuisine while exploring how destinations are affected by government systems, crime issues, workforce shortages, and sometimes even highlighting when the tourists themselves are the problem. Luna Shark is proud to welcome travelers, locals and journalists alike to get a better understanding of how visitors can make the most positive impact while staying. Each episode starts with background information, history of the place and any notable landmarks before we dive deeper... uncovering a better understanding of why guests love where they live or visit, what visitors should put on their must-do lists, any special language advice, and any tips to make a stay more enjoyable or suggestions to create a positive impact before departing. On Wherever It Leads… , Matney, Moses and a team of Journalists like Grace Hills, Sam Berlin, and other LUNASHARK contributors navigate conversations with local residents, tourism professionals and reporters who reveal what travel guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and contribute to leaving a positive mark on the places they visit.   Wherever It Leads..., True Sunlight, Cup of Justice, Murdaugh Murders Podcast are distributed by the fwd. Network and the Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast is distributed as video podcasts on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. All are available wherever folks listen to podcasts.    LUNASHARK is an industry-leading independent digital media company focused on producing high-quality audio and video content that makes the world a better place. Founded in 2021, the growing audio, video and membership platforms at Luna Shark have reached over 25 million viewers, listeners and members globally. Founders Mandy Matney and David Moses believe that our systems of justice are sacred, but not infallible. Our mission is to expose the truth wherever it leads, give voice to victims and get the story straight.   lunasharkmedia.com @whereveritleadspod

Episodes

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Jamaica: From Sam Sharpe to Hurricane Melissa, A Story of Resilience That Rewired The World

    Jamaica is far more than turquoise waters and reggae rhythms—it's an island that rewired global culture while fighting for freedom across five centuries. Today, LUNASHARK producer and Co-Host David Moses dives deep into Montego Bay and St. Anne's parish, exploring the birthplaces of Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey, the ground where Samuel Sharp's 1831 rebellion accelerated the abolition of slavery, and a nation still rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa devastated 41% of its GDP in October 2025. We spoke with Ilia Tomlinson, Digital Platforms Manager at Chukka Caribbean Adventures, who shares insider knowledge on authentic experiences, local food spots, and how to engage respectfully with Jamaican culture.  But we also confront harder truths: the legacy of political violence, ongoing corruption challenges, and the environmental impact of Chinese-owned bauxite mining operations threatening sacred Maroon lands in cockpit country. This isn't your typical travel guide. We explore how tourism dollars can support hurricane recovery, why community-based experiences matter more than resort walls, and what it means to visit a country caught between global power politics and its own extraordinary resilience.  Jamaica gave the world so much—now it's asking for something in return: honest engagement and some high-impact tourism…  Episode Resources ⁠Visit Jamaica (Official Tourism Board)⁠ –⁠ ⁠🇯🇲 Official travel planning, festivals, events, and safety information ⁠Chukka Caribbean Adventures ⁠–⁠ ⁠🐎 Book tours, learn about their community foundation and farm-to-table experiences ⁠Kobe_1_Love_Tours ⁠- a travel service in Jamaica that provides personalized tour experiences for visitors led by Damien Wilson. (876) 561-9054 ⁠Bob Marley Museum / Nine Mile⁠ –⁠ ⁠🎸 Plan your pilgrimage to Marley's birthplace and final resting place ⁠American Friends of Jamaica (Hurricane Relief)⁠ –⁠ ⁠🤝 Donate to ongoing hurricane recovery and community development efforts ⁠Netflix Documentary: "Who Shot the Sheriff"⁠ –⁠ ⁠🎬 Deep dive into the 1976 assassination attempt on Bob Marley ⁠Transparency International – Jamaica ⁠–⁠ ⁠📊  Dive Deeper With Maps & Images On ⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmedia.com/whereveritleadsjamaica⁠ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/⁠⁠@lunasharkmedia⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/moseswanders⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠Instagram.com/mandy_matney⁠⁠⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m
  2. 8 HR AGO

    Scotland: Bagpipes Guide Us Through Witch Trials, Ancient Battles and The Modern Struggles Along The Way

    From the telephone and penicillin to golf and the steam engine, this nation of 5.5 million helps shape our world. But beyond the inventions, dramatic Highland landscapes, and Outlander filming locations lies a more complex story that every traveler should understand before visiting. In this episode of Wherever It Leads…, journalist Grace Hills takes you deep into Scotland's soul—from the geological forces that created Ben Nevis and Loch Ness to the dark history of witch trials that claimed thousands of lives, 85% of them women. Through conversations with tour guides Lesley and James Kennedy from Tour Guide Scotland and historian Juniper Claybourne from Witches Tour Edinburgh, you'll discover what makes this country extraordinary while confronting the challenges it faces today. With roughly 1 million American visitors annually, Scotland is experiencing serious growing pains. Edinburgh hosts 5 million tourists in a city of 530,000 residents. The Isle of Skye's 10,000 residents sometimes welcome 2,000 cruise passengers in a single weekend. Grace provides concrete strategies for visiting responsibly—from supporting local businesses to timing your trip strategically—so you can be part of the solution rather than the problem.  Because Scotland's beauty isn't just for us to behold, it's for future generations to enjoy. Episode Links Learn more about Lesley and James Kennedy & Tour Guides Scotland 🦌Witches Tour Edinburgh 🧙Peter Murrell due in court over embezzlement charge 📰A Survey of Scottish Witchcraft 🌐Confessions in the Salem Witch Trials 📰Visit Scotland 🌐The Corries - Massacre Of Glencoe 📺  Should Scotland be an independent country? 📰Podcasts: What Scotland Thinks 🎧 Global Conversations, From Scotland 🎧Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast 🎧 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email members@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! ***   For current & accurate updates: Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod  |   youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia     |   tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com   |   bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney   |   Instagram.com/elizfarrell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  3. 8 HR AGO

    Savannah: The Hostess City That Beauty Saved and Moss Covers + The Whole Truth About Seven Stubborn Women and a City Worth Saving

    LUNASHARK Co-Founder David Moses lived in Savannah for nearly a decade. He and Podcast Journalist / CEO / Co-Founder Mandy Matney fell in love there. And they'll be the first to tell you — this city will absolutely break your heart in the best way possible. On this premiere episode of Wherever It Leads..., David and Mandy take you deep into one of America's most hauntingly beautiful cities: the squares, the Spanish moss, the dead literally buried beneath your feet, and the history you won't find on a ghost tour brochure.  They cover Oglethorpe's radical founding vision, the yellow fever epidemics that shaped everything, Sherman's famous Christmas gift, the Gullah Geechee culture that is the soul of the Lowcountry, the seven stubborn women who saved this city from parking lots, Jim Williams, Forrest Gump, and the legendary Chatham Artillery Punch… AND then we get to St. Patrick’s Day... with an in-depth conversation with Savannah local and cultural insider Tara Reese. This is Savannah, fully exposed — the beauty, the history, the contradictions, and the truth about how to visit it well. Episode Resources ⁠Listen: Tara Reese’s Savannah Irish Podcast⁠ 🎙️ ⁠The Must-Have Christmas Gift of 1864⁠ 🎁 ⁠Pin Point Heritage Museum⁠ 🐚 ⁠James Edward Oglethorpe: A Brief Biography⁠ ⚔️ ⁠Chatham Artillery Punch Recipe⁠ 🍹 ⁠How the Historic Savannah Foundation Continues the Legacy of Its Founding Women⁠ 👩‍💼 ⁠Davenport House Museum⁠ 🏡⁠ Experience Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil⁠ 🌙⁠ Jim Williams, Mercer House, and the Real Story Behind Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil⁠ ⁠ 📖 🎬 Savannah History Museum⁠ 🏛️ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whereveritleadspod.com @whereveritleadspod ⁠⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠@lunasharkmedia⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/moseswanders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Instagram.com/mandy_matney⁠⁠⁠⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m

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Wherever It Leads… dives deeper into marvelous locations around the world to expose the truth about the best each has to offer while attempting to understand the underlying challenges each faces. Learn more about the show: whereveritleadspod.com Often through themes specific to each destination, this new kind of travel show presents recommendations on major attractions and cuisine while exploring how destinations are affected by government systems, crime issues, workforce shortages, and sometimes even highlighting when the tourists themselves are the problem. Luna Shark is proud to welcome travelers, locals and journalists alike to get a better understanding of how visitors can make the most positive impact while staying. Each episode starts with background information, history of the place and any notable landmarks before we dive deeper... uncovering a better understanding of why guests love where they live or visit, what visitors should put on their must-do lists, any special language advice, and any tips to make a stay more enjoyable or suggestions to create a positive impact before departing. On Wherever It Leads… , Matney, Moses and a team of Journalists like Grace Hills, Sam Berlin, and other LUNASHARK contributors navigate conversations with local residents, tourism professionals and reporters who reveal what travel guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and contribute to leaving a positive mark on the places they visit.   Wherever It Leads..., True Sunlight, Cup of Justice, Murdaugh Murders Podcast are distributed by the fwd. Network and the Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast is distributed as video podcasts on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. All are available wherever folks listen to podcasts.    LUNASHARK is an industry-leading independent digital media company focused on producing high-quality audio and video content that makes the world a better place. Founded in 2021, the growing audio, video and membership platforms at Luna Shark have reached over 25 million viewers, listeners and members globally. Founders Mandy Matney and David Moses believe that our systems of justice are sacred, but not infallible. Our mission is to expose the truth wherever it leads, give voice to victims and get the story straight.   lunasharkmedia.com @whereveritleadspod

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