Roadside

Janica McEndollar & Abigail Stoff
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The fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.

  1. 10/09/2024

    E70 World's Deadliest Shark Attack (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of the USS Indianapolis. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast

    18 min

  2. 09/25/2024

    E69 World's Oldest Brewery (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Abigail tells us the history behind the World's Oldest Brewery. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.weihenstephaner.de/en/our-brewery https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/gned1478/chapter/weihenstephan/

    17 min

  3. 09/18/2024

    E68 Cecil Hotel

    In this episode, Abigail tells us the dark and disturbing history behind the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, which briefly housed the infamous "Night Stalker", aka Richard Ramirez. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (Netflix docuseries) https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cecil-hotel-the-downtown-la-hotel-with-a-troubled-past-put-up-for-sale/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/cecil-hotel-los-angeles https://www.historydefined.net/cecil-hotel/ https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/cecil-hotel-downtown-los-angeles-skid-row-homeless-housing-problems-tenants https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Cecil-Hotel-LA-Haunted-Reasons https://maps.roadtrippers.com/trips/15921743

    34 min

  4. 09/11/2024

    E67 Museum of Questionable Medical Devices

    In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices, the museum curator, Bob McCoy, and a few of the wild devices he had on display. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/museum-quackery http://www.museumofquackery.com/index2.htm https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/robert-mccoy-obituary?id=23254340 https://www.startribune.com/robert-mccoy-never-feared-controversy/95284089 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_McCoy http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3022930.stm

    45 min

  5. 09/04/2024

    E66 H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle

    In this episode, Abigail tells us about the Chicago Murder Castle operated by H.H. Holmes and his various others horrific crimes. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: Morbid: Episodes 457- 461 https://open.spotify.com/show/1cpyLfDHP1cNnyOb478qrt?si=13dfe1cd9c204344 https://www.history.com/topics/crime/murder-castle https://www.history.com/news/murder-castle-h-h-holmes-chicago https://theclio.com/entry/46716 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-h-h-holmes-murder-castle-post-office/ https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes https://allthatsinteresting.com/hh-holmes-hotel

    58 min

  6. 08/28/2024

    E65 Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande)

    In this episode, Janica tells us about Ilha da Queimada Grande, aka Snake Island. A tiny island, located 20 miles off the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil, dubbed the deadliest place on Earth. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast Sources: https://a-z-animals.com/blog/snake-island-the-true-story-of-the-most-snake-infested-island-on-earth/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/snake-island https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/snake-island-brazil-conservation

    22 min

  7. 08/26/2024

    E64 The Spookiest Military Stories (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this episode, Janica tells us some spooky military stories. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast

    25 min

  8. 08/19/2024

    E63 The Tallest Tree in the World (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this episode, Abigail tells us about the tallest tree in the world, Hyperion. Website: roadsidepodcast.com/ Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast

    15 min
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The fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.

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  • Creator
    Janica McEndollar & Abigail Stoff
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © J McEndollar - A Stoff 2022
  • Show Website
    Roadside