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. MAR 19

    Season 6, Episode 2- Jackie's Favorite Travels

    Zack and Jim welcome a very special guest, Jaclyn Lamothe, who is also Zack's wife. We're getting back to our roots here on Backyard Road Trips as we grill Jackie about her all-time favorite travel destinations. The places discussed include Quebec City, the Jungfrau mountain peak, Innsbruck and the Pacific Northwest. She shares how to navigate the Brenner Pass, how to deal with the sulfuric hot water smell in an Icelandic shower and the wonders of Tyrolean schnapps. Take a listen for the rest of her travel picks.

    38 min

  2. JAN 31

    Season 6, Episode 1- Quirky Holiday Traditions Update and Beating the Winter Blues

    Do remember back to the first season of the BYRT podcast? Way back in 2020 when Jim and Zack discussed their quirky holiday traditions? Of course you remember since you're a BYRT podcast completist. Just to jog your memory, the duo rapped about all the quirky weird stuff that they do to celebrate the holidays from Thanksgiving through New Year's. Five years later, they see how life changes traditions, or if it does, as they give an update on what they do for the holidays. Additionally, since it's mid-Winter, they chat about how to beat those winter blues.

    42 min

  3. 12/31/2024

    Season 5, Episode 15- Chatting with Valentinos Filippou

    Zack, Jim and Drew chat with a very special guest, Valentinos Filippou. Valentinos is from the island country of Cypress and shares with us how to get to the heart of the country. He works to promote Cypress tourism. More than that Valentinos is also the founder of The Online Greek Tutor, an online approach to learning the Greek language. Additionally, he speaks to us about his family beekeeping business, Oros Maxaira. Drew, from Drew's Honeybees, and Valentinos talk all things bees.  If you'd like to check out Valentinos' businesses, here are discount codes for Backyard Road Trips listeners: Oros Maxaira- beesbackyarddiscount10% or The Online Greek Tutor: backyarddiscount10%

    31 min

  4. 12/17/2024

    Season 5, Episode 14- Travel Mishaps

    You actually made it onto the airplane—and then one of the kids threw up! This show is all about travel mishaps—those times when something goes awry. It's not serious stuff, just mishaps, like when Zack's son fell down a few stairs in the Seattle airport, not the whole way. Jim and Zack are joined by Tim Lawless and Jim's wife, Katie Wheeler. Tim shares why he and Jim are officially banned from Canada and his plight to find his Mickey Mouse wallet at a seedy motel in Baltimore, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

    54 min

  5. 11/22/2024

    Season 5, Episode 13- Climbing Mount Katahdin with Tim Lawless

    Special guest, Tim Lawless and BYRT co-host, Jim share all about their recent trip hiking Mount Katahdin, Maine's highest point. They detail their journey, from the drive to camping to packing. Zack interviews these two about their life-changing hike. For a photo journey of the Katahdin trip, check out this article on Backyard Road Trips.

    58 min

  6. 11/18/2024

    Season 5, Episode 12- New England Craft Beer and Hiking

    Jim and Zack reflect on a season of hiking, detailing their western Connecticut journey from this past summer. They also reflect on a season of drinking craft beer, including some of the least impressive beers that they've had. Jim previews his life-changing hike to the top of Maine's Mt. Katahdin, which will be further explained in a future episode.

    33 min

  7. 10/31/2024

    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

  8. 10/16/2024

    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
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    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 - 2025
    • Episodes
      74
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2020
    • Show Website
      Backyard Road Trips

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