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Birthplace-Of-Country-Music-Museum-Bob Davis Podcast 1134
Birthplace Of Country Music Museum
Firstly this podcast is about music and specifically the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Bristol Virginia earned that title way back in 1927. Learn more in Birthplace-Of-Country-Music-Museum-Bob Davis Podcast 1134
Walk and Talk
Secondly we’ll walk and talk through the Birthplace Of Country Music Museum.
Musical and Historical
Most importantly much of the museum is musical and historical.
And it is focused primarily on audio.
Featured Sounds Headphones On
So those sounds are featured in this podcast.
How Did Bristol Earn The Birthplace Of Country Music?
Undoubtedly Bristol earned this title in the summer of 1927 when record producer Ralph Peer arrived in town to record 19 artists from Appalachia.
Greater Impact
Equally important is the fact that the so called Bristol Sessions had an impact far greater than anyone could have predicted in 1927
This Museum Is A Gem
Thirdly my listeners know I like to roll through places rather than stop. But I made an exception for this. Above all this Smithsonian museum in Bristol is a gem.
Influential Recordings
Because recording what was called Hillbilly music then has proven influential in so many music genres today.
Arrived Through The Mist Of Time
Another key point is how this music made its way to these hills.
And the songs go back to the Lowlands of Scotland, Wales and England.
Bristol Boom
Significantly Bristol was booming back in 1927
It was unquestionably a very active town of railroads, new industry, agriculture, retail commerce and logging.
Big Bang
Scholars call the Bristol Sessions analogous to the Big Bang.
Johnny Cash
Accordingly Johnny Cash called the Bristol sessions the single most important event in the history of country music.
Resonates
With this mind this subject resonates with me because music, history, and radio are brought together here.
Carter Family
From the Carter family with their photographic memories and in effect revolutionary style of playing..
All The Original Stars Of Country
To the already reigning stars of the genre in 1927 such as Earnest Stoneman.
Radio History Too
Of course by 1927 The Big Barn Dance was already on WLS from Chicago…
And the Grand Old Opry on WSM aired regularly on WSM in Nashville.
Therefore a brand new radio and record industry were just beginning to change American Culture forever.
Time Changes Everything
Finally the small towns have become cities the enclaves have become suburbs.
On The Crooked Highway The Past Is Present
But every now and then the traveler can still see places that people back in 1927 might have called home.
Up to the present time the best place to see it is The Crooked Highway.
That is to say Highway 58 Virginia which takes the traveler to Bristol, Virginia…
But, we’re all lucky they made the trip in 1927.
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Unhappy-#Vanlifers-Doing-It-Wrong-Bob Davis Podcast 1133
Unhappy #Vanlifers Doing It Wrong
Are unhappy #Vanlifers really doing it wrong? A recent Wall Street Journal post about the hash tag Van Life again points out the obvious. Details in Unhappy-#Vanlifers-Doing-It-Wrong-Bob Davis Podcast 1133.
Nomad Coverage
Firstly I have rarely seen positive coverage of the nomad experience.
Hard Life
Secondly the recent Wall Street Journal piece reports on a few #vanlife people complain about how hard the life is.
Instagram
And say Instagram has it all wrong.
As a result I’ll ask again whether anyone actually believes anything they see on social media?
Best Foot
Of course we put our best foot forward.
Or show our best face to the world.
In other words analogous to cleaning your house before guests arrive.
But there’s more.
Negative Experience
Because the article in question illustrates a number of negative experiences for the vanlifers interviewed.
For example, no place to sleep.
And not being able to take showers.
Or being lonely because the dating life out here sucks.
Finally the unexpected costs of mechanical problems and fuel.
As I have said many times in many different podcasts…
Not A Bowl Of Cherries
In general life is not always a bowl of cherries.
Overcome
In fact part of the experience in #nomadlife is overcoming setbacks and solving problems.
Won’t Quit
To sum up the article on a positive note all of the van life people interviewed said they won’t quit.
Great Potential
All in all I believe there’s great potential in nomad life.
And as I have noted as the infrastructure for digital nomads gets better…
In time more may choose this lifestyle.
Establishment Media Hates Nomads
However I don’t think the establishment back home or the establishment media will give our lifestyle a break.
Presently reporters and editors seem to love the idea that social media is ‘lying’ about living on the road.
Don’t Dream
In essence don’t dream of a different life.
It’s too dangerous.
Stay Back In The World
Meanwhile keep paying ridiculous amount of rent and commuting four hours a day.
By and large living in huge expensive cities and stepping over homeless people to get to the subway.
Of course doing a digital job and being required to work in an office…
When even in the present time you can work from anywhere.
Just In Case
Just in case you’re thinking about buying a van and dumping your absurdly expensive efficiency in said large city…
Take a look at these poor idiots in this Wall Street Journal story without delay.
After that you’ll accept your life as it is.
Reality
In reality over time nomad life can be easy and satisfying.
Lots To Learn
Of course there is a lot to learn.
Yes You Can
But if you can do it and you want to try.
Go for it.
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Summer-Sounds-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1132
Summer Sounds 2024
Most importantly it’s still winter in the North. Perfect for a dose of summer sounds. So, put your headphones on and prepare to be immersed in summer in Summer-Sounds-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1132.
Summer Sounds Podcasts Every Year
Equally important is the fact that I do these summer sounds podcasts every year.
No Talk
Accordingly I only talk at the beginning and end of Summer-Sounds-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1132.
Immersed
As a result you can sit back and be completely immersed in summer.
Imagine
And if you need a thought starter…
Imagine an undeniably weather beaten cabin on a bluff overlooking a golden lake.
In the same fashion you can almost feel the breeze through the ancient screens…
In like manner the boats on the lake.
At length as the sun slowly sets across the lake song of the summer bugs rises to greet you.
Meanwhile you can drift off with summer washing over you.
While snow falls outside your window…
Transported
You are transported to high summer.
In fact trust me…
From time to time while producing this podcast I found myself feeling better and better.
Disclaimers
Firstly there are a few disclaimers.
As has been noted I have posted several summer sounds podcasts through the years.
By and large these podcasts have been a whole summer encapsulated.
For example the sounds of kids at the pool…
Even thunderstorms
And of course the Fourth Of July Fireworks.
Smooth Ambient Sound
But this time I decided to go with smooth ambient sound.
For this reason there are no sharp sounds to wake the listener from their reverie.
Time To Run
We all know that in reality in the far North winter has some time to run.
Even more Spring can sometimes be even more trying.
Mental Health
Having Summer-Sounds-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1132 at hand can make a big difference in mental health up North this time of year.
In due time summer will be here.
Or you can have it right now.
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Handling-Mechanical-Problems-On-Road-Bob Davis Podcast 1131
Handling Mechanical Problems On The Road
Handling mechanical problems on the road is a challenge for anyone. Especially nomads. Details in Handling-Mechanical-Problems-On-Road-Bob Davis Podcast 1131.
Firstly this isn’t my first rodeo.
Bigger Problems
Above all I have been traveling for about ten years in my current rig.
So I have had a few problems to deal with.
However as a full time nomad it’s a bigger problem.
This Is My House
Not to mention the fact that the rig is also my house.
This is important to make clear when the mechanic says, when do you want to pick it up?
Freak Out Quickly
In addition when it happens don’t freak out.
Feel It And Move On
Although emotions are not always easy to overcome in an emergency you have to feel it and move to problem solving.
Padre Island
Accordingly I was on my way to Padre Island National Seashore.
To explain I I was having a great day thinking about where I was going to camp.
Volt Meter
All of a sudden I looked down at Mobile Podcast Command’s volt meter.
To begin with the meter was reading lower than what it should have.
And it was sinking.
Happened Before
Because this had happened before I knew what to do.
I had to find somewhere to address the problem without delay.
Firstly I found an auto repair shop within a mile.
In this situation it’s important to realize you have to take what you get.
Lucked Out
Secondly I lucked into finding a great bunch of guys to help.
Most importantly I tell that story in Handling-Mechanical-Problems-On-Road-Bob Davis Podcast 1131.
Alternator
In the long run I learned I needed two alternators.
All things considered another lesson.
Money
It’s going to cost you money and you have to be prepared for that.
Opportunity For The Sublime
However this was also an occasion to stop and realize there are always opportunities for sublime experiences.
In brief an opportunity to earn how other people work and what they do.
Life On The Road
As well as having an experience you didn’t plan on.
That’s life on the road.
And I suppose life in general.
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Maps-Planning-Arizona-Florida-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1129
Maps Planning Arizona To Florida 2024
Time to check the maps and do some planning for my Arizona to Florida 2024 adventure. And some stories too. Details in Maps-Planning-Arizona-Florida-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1129.
Firstly it’s been a minute since I was on the roads.
Great To Be Back
Secondly it sure feels good to be preparing for a 2500 mile road trip from Quartzsite Arizona to Sarasota Florida.
On The Back Roads
As a matter of fact I have been stopped down here in the desert since October of 2023.
So I am ready to hit the road.
To say nothing of the power of the back roads.
Maps And Planning
With this purpose in mind I’ll share the types of maps I use complete with the sound of turning pages.
Rig Improvements
In addition I’ll share some of the improvements to mobile podcast command.
Planning
Furthermore we’ll also discuss travel plans for this trip.
Navigation
And how to navigate the back roads on the fly to get where you want to be and save fuel.
In view of the main objective and the distance to be traveled…
I don’t need to point out there are many different options available.
First thing to remember is the type of maps.
In fact I started out with a Rand McNally road atlas.
But recently graduated to Benchmark Maps.
All things considered the Benchmark maps are very useful for navigating the back roads anywhere in the west.
Places and Things
Above all I like to talk about some of the places I’ve seen and roads I have traveled.
Maps-Planning-Arizona-Florida-2024-Bob Davis Podcast 1129 is a great opportunity to talk about these subjects.
Staying Off The Interstates
Certainly staying off the Interstates is a learned skill.
Practice Makes Perfect
If you are plying the back roads then you know it takes a lot of practice to make sure you end up where you want to.
As I have shown the nomad ends up navigating on the fly in almost all these situations.
To that end when it works it’s a joy.
However when it doesn’t then let’s just say it’s a learning experience.
Finally it’s great to be back on the road and moving again.
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Still-Captivated-By-Nomad-Life-Bob Davis Podcast 1130
Still Captivated By Nomad Life
Firstly Still-Captivated-By-Nomad-Life-Bob Davis Podcast 1130 includes a clip from a syndicated radio show because the hosts were talking about me! It reminded me that nomad life still captivates people.
Old Friends
Secondly a few years ago I visited my old friend Max who produces and fills in on the Bob and Sherrie show.
Here’s a link to the podcast we did together a few years ago when I first started my nomad journey.
Background
Altogether the podcast we did together gives the listener a little background on our history.
Series On The Nomad Experience
Finally I have been doing kind of a series on the current state of the nomad experience.
Quartzsite For The Winter
In fact I am camped out here in the Southwestern Arizona desert in Quartzsite for the winter.
Drawbacks
As much as I love nomad life my most recent podcast talked about some of the drawbacks I have experienced this winter.
And talks about my desire to get more out of the lifestyle.
Audio From The Show Included
So I thought it was appropriate to play the clip from the Bob and Sherrie show recently where they were talking about my experience.
No End To My Nomad Roaming Days
Because I really have no intention to end my nomad roaming days.
Technology
Even more I believe as technology continues to improve…
More Nomads
In addition it’s important to point out that there are many different tribes in this lifestyle.
That is to say there are digital nomads as well as various workers who travel.
And plenty of others who travel in a like manner.
International
Analogous to nomads in the US are other ‘tribes’ in Europe, Asia and other international locations.
Why Are People Captivated By This Lifestyle
Eventually I get to reasons people are captivated by this lifestyle.
Details
Coupled with a few more details some might not have heard about my own experience.
Better When The Wheels Are Turning
All things considered part of my frustration with Quartzsite this year stems from the fact that I do not like sitting.
As I have noted I always feel better when the wheels are turning.
More
However I still believe I want a little more out of this experience.
And I’ll be talking about that as it develops in future months.
So, check out Still-Captivated-By-Nomad-Life-Bob Davis Podcast 1130…
And thanks again to Bob and Sherrie and Max for talking about my nomad experience.
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Customer Reviews
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Love his voice and his candid views on life, travel, and anything that comes to mind. Keep these coming Bob… You’ve got a fan. Thank you for sharing with all the listeners!
A Must-Listen!
I recently found Bob’s podcast and I’m bummed that I didn’t find it 2-3 years ago! Thought provoking and extremely intelligent entertainment all around!! A must for any nomad!! A+++
Love this so much
I love this podcast so much. I found out about it because I googled off grid living and saw some dude walking around Quartzsite and he mentioned any randomly stop by Bob Davis and then I saw they had a podcast. I work from home at all I do is listen to podcast. I’ve been hooked and listen to like 20 already so I think it’s a five star I love you inspiration I want to start my own podcast get out on the road and my kids a little bit older. Thanks for all you do brother I’ll send you some money when I get some of my own.