Backyard Road Trips

Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler
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Backyard Road Trips

Once an avid traveler, writer Zack Lamothe's faraway travel dreams were put on hold as he became a father in 2015. Since then, he's focused on traveling in his own backyard. First a website, and now a podcast where cohosts and New Englanders, Zack and Jim Wheeler talk hiking trails, family-friendly activities, places they enjoy, craft beer and whatever else they desire to. (Along with plenty of harebrained banter). Read more at www.backyardroadtrips.com

  1. OCT 31

    Season 5, Episode 11 - Malt Liquor Taste Test

    Time to get out your brown paper bags because we're having a malt liquor taste test. With three varieties to sample, Jim and Zack take a sip of three 40's. Find the winner between Colt 45, Steel Reserve and St. Ide's. Any guesses?

    25 min

  2. OCT 16

    Season 5, Episode 10- Autumn Playlists

    Jim and Zack discuss their quintessential autumn playlists. From songs about the season to songs that just scream "fall", these selections conjure up memories of crunching leaves with a slight chill in the air. These tracks will take you from the warmth of September to the spookiness of Halloween through the dreary but bountiful late November.  Check out Zack's Autumn Spotify Playlist Check out Jim's Fall Spotify Playlist Among the songs talked about include:   September: Better Than Ezra- This Time of Year Neil Young - Harvest Moon Josh Ritter - Homecoming   October: Jens Lekman - Maple Leaves John Mayer - Edge of Desire Joseph Arthur - Black Lexus Damien Rice - Cannonball   November: Elliott Smith- Between the Bars  M Ward- Transfiguration of Vincent album   For the whole season: George Winston- Autumn album  Landon Pig- Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop

    22 min

  3. AUG 31

    Season 5, Episode 9- Talking Company Culture with Chris Dyer

    Zack and Jim are glad to welcome acclaimed keynote speaker and author, Chris Dyer, onto the podcast. He delves into the dynamics of remote work and the importance of cultivating a strong company culture. Chris shares his company's transition to a fully remote model in 2009 due to the recession, emphasizing the need for a balanced satisfaction among clients, employees, and stakeholders. He identifies unique challenges leaders face in managing remote teams, advocating for different types of meetings tailored to specific purposes and highlighting the crucial role of transparency in organizational success. Chris introduces his Seven Pillar strategy for organizational improvement, enriched with personal anecdotes from his hiking adventures and musical background. The episode wraps up with insights on Chris's travel approach during work trips and how listeners can connect with him for further knowledge. For more information about Chris, please visit his website at www.chrisdyer.com.

    30 min

  4. AUG 19

    Season 5, Episode 8- Royal Summer Travel Rumble!

    The whole crew is here on this one- Zack, Jim, Andy, Andrew and Danny, all discussing their recent travels. Jim's hiking trips, Zack's family vacations, Andy's trip to see the eclipse totality and Andrew's Vermont vacation. Looking for north east travel ideas? Give a listen!

    28 min

  5. JUL 31

    Season 5, Episode 7- The Good Ol' Days

    It's time to reflect on the past with Zack, Jim, Andy, Andrew, Danny and Jackie. The gang's all here for this one! No, not the dinosaur past but the recent past and how things have changed. Seat belt laws, smoking sections, sunscreen, drinking water, and 4H Camp stories. Listen up, you've Dirked!

    28 min

  6. JUL 17

    Season 5, Episode 6 - Is soda STILL a dirty word?

    The boys are back drinking.... soda. Do you remember Season 2, when we investigated if soda is a dirty word? Three years later we're digging up this topic once again. Instead of sticking to the big soda guys (Coca Cola, I'm looking at you) we're drinking periphery soda brands- Fresca, Moxie, Jones, well you'll have to listen to find out whatever else. Joining Zack and Jim are Andrew Burnett of Drew's Honeybees, Andy Heist and Danny Lamothe. What soda do you like best? And is it still a dirty word?

    29 min

  7. APR 30

    Season 5, Episode 5- It's Spring! (with guest Andy Heist)

    Ah! The flowers are in bloom and it must be spring. For our spring episode, we're lucky to have Andy Heist with us in studio. After begging him for many years to come on Backyard Road Trips, he finally graced us with his presence. In addition to Andy, Zack's son Danny, his wife Jackie and his mom, Linda stop by to say hello. The group talk about all fun things coming up this spring including a new walk series from the Last Green Valley, Plymouth's (MA) craft beverage scene, and readying the house and garden for the season. All the while they try Jim's homemade hot sauce (delicious!) with him describing what goes into the hot sauce making process. Along with the sauce, they're sipping beer from home brewer, Mark Winters. To cool their palate, they sample three local vanilla ice creams; Arethusa Farms, Batch, and Hood while hearing about Andy's solar eclipse trip.

    42 min

  8. APR 23

    Season 5, Episode 4- Philadelphia Phun

    Zack and Jim have one thing to talk about, and that is Philadelphia. Zack recently got back from an outing to the City of Brotherly Love and shares with us the whole itinerary. From breweries to historic places, museums to Philly food, they talk about the best that the city has to offer. Along with travel tidbits of what to do in the present day, the duo share hilarious memories from Philly visits from yore. Toward the end of the show, another Philly traveler, Zack's son, Danny gives his two cents about what he likes to do for Philly phun. All while Zack and Jim sip on canned vodka sodas from Stateside Vodka of Philadelphia.

    33 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Once an avid traveler, writer Zack Lamothe's faraway travel dreams were put on hold as he became a father in 2015. Since then, he's focused on traveling in his own backyard. First a website, and now a podcast where cohosts and New Englanders, Zack and Jim Wheeler talk hiking trails, family-friendly activities, places they enjoy, craft beer and whatever else they desire to. (Along with plenty of harebrained banter). Read more at www.backyardroadtrips.com

Information

  • Creator
    Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020
  • Show Website
    Backyard Road Trips

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