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Anna Holmquist
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Join host Anna Holmquist on a road trip through the history of various large roadside attractions, from Paul Bunyan statues to the biggest ball of twine.

  1. 2022. 08. 03.

    12: World's Largest Gift Shop

    Let's visit the world's largest gift shop AND the world's largest gift STORE - and heck, why not also talk about Nic Cage? Outro music is a partial cover of Vegas by Big Thief.

    9분

  2. 2021. 07. 07.

    11: Giant Milk Bottles & Cartons

    Together let's visit the large milk cartons and bottles that cover the USA, as well as stop by the world's largest dairy store. got milk? Outro music is a partial cover of Milk by Samia.

    14분

  3. 2021. 05. 12.

    10: World's Largest Laundromat

    Let's explore the world's largest laundromat in Berwyn, IL and other laundry-themed places like the Maytag Washer Woman in Boise. Outro music is a partial cover of Washing Machine Heart by Mitski.

    12분

  4. 2021. 04. 28.

    9: World's Largest Peanut

    There are a lot of giant peanuts in the US - and some big Peanuts statues, too. Outro music is a partial cover of The Peanut Vendor, aka El manisero, which is a Cuban son-pregón - son is a Cuban music style characterized by a certain rhythm, and a pregón is a street vendor's cry. The Peanut Vendor has been recorded over 160 times and was composed by Moisés Simons. It's arguably one of the most famous pieces by a Cuban musician. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peanut_Vendor

    17분

  5. 2021. 04. 14.

    8: World's Largest Truck Stop

    The world's largest truck stop just wasn't enough. We threw in the world's largest gas station too, for good measure.

    15분

  6. 2021. 03. 31.

    7: Muffler Men (Part Two)

    Let's talk more about our favorite giant men. Special thanks to Joel Baker of American Giants for contributing to the podcast. https://usagiants.com/

    19분

  7. 2021. 03. 17.

    6: The World's Largest Pistachio, Pecan and Some Giant Acorns

    This time, let's talk about some big nuts. Featuring the world's largest pistachio, world's largest pecan, and some big acorns. End music is a partial cover of the song Pistachio by Lisa Hannigan.

    17분

  8. 2021. 03. 03.

    5: Muffler Men

    From the Gemini Giant to Chicken Boy to half a Spock, we talk about our favorite gentle giants. Special thanks to Shelly Lynn of @thepaulbunyanmufflermanproject on Instagram Special thanks to Chelsea Spear of Travels with Brindle for letting me share her song about Chicken Boy. Find more of her music here: https://travelswithbrindle.bandcamp.com/

    23분
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Join host Anna Holmquist on a road trip through the history of various large roadside attractions, from Paul Bunyan statues to the biggest ball of twine.

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    Anna Holmquist
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    2020년 - 2022년
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