20 episodes

Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast — recorded live on location across America and around the world — showcases the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. He covers nouns and verbs: people, places, things, and action — everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the "real" Santa Claus in the Arctic. Tom's feature, recorded live at Harland & Wolfe Shipyards in Belfast Northern Ireland, celebrating the centenary of the launch of the Titanic was the recipient of a Best Travel award from Outdoor Writers Association of California.

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer KCBX

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 32 Ratings

Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast — recorded live on location across America and around the world — showcases the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. He covers nouns and verbs: people, places, things, and action — everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the "real" Santa Claus in the Arctic. Tom's feature, recorded live at Harland & Wolfe Shipyards in Belfast Northern Ireland, celebrating the centenary of the launch of the Titanic was the recipient of a Best Travel award from Outdoor Writers Association of California.

    The Reserve Squad—an innovative workforce solution propelling morale with flexible work structures

    The Reserve Squad—an innovative workforce solution propelling morale with flexible work structures

    Reserve Squad visionary CEO, Teresa Tanner shares with correspondent Tom Wilmer insights about her solution to workforce shortages and markedly enhancing employee morale.

    • 13 min
    A visit with Master Gardener Beth Umberger at Montgomery Museum of Art & History

    A visit with Master Gardener Beth Umberger at Montgomery Museum of Art & History

    Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a visit with Master Gardener, Beth Umberger in Christiansburg at the Montgomery Museum of Art & History’s legendary gardens.

    • 13 min
    Nurturing lifelong Cincinnati Reds fans at the Great American Ball Park

    Nurturing lifelong Cincinnati Reds fans at the Great American Ball Park

    Karen Forgus, the Cincinnati Reds’ Senior V. P. of Business Operations shares fascinating insights about the Reds and their ardent fan base

    • 24 min
    Christiansburg, Virginia’s Huckleberry Park – redefining a community asset

    Christiansburg, Virginia’s Huckleberry Park – redefining a community asset

    Correspondent Tom Wilmer explores Christiansburg, VA's state of the art Huckleberry Park and how it became a trendsetter.

    • 13 min
    Exploring Cincinnati Reds' baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

    Exploring Cincinnati Reds' baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

    Rick Walls takes us on a tour of Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio—America’s oldest ball club.

    • 27 min
    Reimagining the future of aviation at Virginia Tech’s trendsetting regional airport

    Reimagining the future of aviation at Virginia Tech’s trendsetting regional airport

    Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Keith Holt, Executive Director at the innovative Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, VA.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

Apache Spin Ballz ,

Traveling in Fairfield CA

Thanks for visiting us and we can’t wait for you to return

Elephnson ,

Experience the States

Unbelievably authentic experience

Kiri Rose ,

Wonderful travel podcast

Visit fascinating places and meet people in the know with the engaging Tom Wilmer as your guide. Super enjoyable. Creating a list of places to visit...in the future.

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