32 episodes

Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover fascinating stories overlooked by the public.  Living out of a van, they visit each story location and share the (often shocking) secrets held within. If you love travel, history and and thoughtful storytelling - this is the show for you. 

Backroad Odyssey Noah Mulgrew

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover fascinating stories overlooked by the public.  Living out of a van, they visit each story location and share the (often shocking) secrets held within. If you love travel, history and and thoughtful storytelling - this is the show for you. 

    Van Life Diaries - CAMPING! Paid, Dispersed and Stealth

    Van Life Diaries - CAMPING! Paid, Dispersed and Stealth

    Today we explore three methods for staying nights in your van - as well as dive into WHEN each method might be necessary. Learning how, when and where to camp on the road is essential in happily and safely living from your van.So let's dive into it, shall we? As always, we’ll also take listener questions at the end… which include: What are some good camping meals? Which cryptic would you bring in the. Can with you for a co/host travel buddy for an episode? What's the ...

    • 16 min
    Walden (Part 1) - Before the Pond

    Walden (Part 1) - Before the Pond

    Walden Pond - just 22 miles away from Boston Common - has become synonymous with solitude, retreat and thoughtful reflection. Henry David Thoreau famously builds a log cabin along its shore and describes the assertive tranquility of the water and surrounding area as “Lower Heaven.” It’s here where the Thoreau pens the now classic work, Walden It’s here where, Ralph Waldo Emerson reflects on the national world. It’s here - where people continue to make the pilgrimage ...

    • 21 min
    Van Life Diaries - Anxiety on the Road

    Van Life Diaries - Anxiety on the Road

    Anxiety can be heightened, suppressed, multiplied, or straight up non-existent on the road… I’ve lived with anxiety WELL before I hit the road - so are some stories and reflections from living with that anxiety while living in a van. The positive, negative and everything in between. As always, we’ll also take listener questions at the end, which include:What do you do for internet? Where do I park to see the lone toilet? What episodes are coming up? Where y...

    • 13 min
    U-TURN! - Back Through the Fairy Door

    U-TURN! - Back Through the Fairy Door

    Today we dive into both oral and written Fairy Tales inspired by our last episode on The Fairy Door in Minneapolis.-For a large portion of history, Tales and fables were passed down - not in writing - but through the spoken word ….Changing inevitably and often irreversibly with each retelling. A story might be tweaked to satisfy a particularly difficult audience - or changed entirely by a rebellious storyteller … It was alive - always adapting and growing …

    • 14 min
    Van Life Diaries - Safety on the Road

    Van Life Diaries - Safety on the Road

    SAFTEY FIRST! :) Van life can be freeing, relaxing, and forever memorable but it doesn't come without risks. Today we explore methods I've found - after two years on the road - effective in making you feel safe and comfortable as you travel America's highways and byways in your moveable home. As always, we'll take lister questions - which include: Just listened to the owl episode - how many owls live in one burrow? Do you ever get anxious on the road? What did yo...

    • 9 min
    Detour - Through The Fairy Door : A History

    Detour - Through The Fairy Door : A History

    Just north of Minneapolis, Minnesota lies a well-kept wooden door at the base of a large tree.Those passing by leave notes, sweets and various presents as offerings. For what - or rather, for who - is an interesting story. A tale of magic, tradition and culture that transcends living memory. Join us as we travel THROUGH THE FAIRY DOOR! Works Cited:https://www.jstor.org/stable/25057792?searchText=the%20origins%20of%20fairies&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3...

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Pslm18 ,

Time

The episode Keeping Time was so well done, the wonderful descriptions of the Bily clocks that Noah provided created a “theatre of the mind” in my head. I’ve seen these clocks, they are amazing. Noah does them, and the story of the brothers Bily great justice.

Mulgroot ,

Interesting and fun!

This podcast is a great listen, awesome dives into backroad destinations alongside humor and personality!

mugsaey ,

Incredible storyteller!!

So well done. I won’t miss an episode! Thanks for sharing your amazing adventures with us!

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