Temporary Locals Podcast

Jared Stover + Megan Ripke
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Places & Travel
  • Updated Weekly

We explore the world — and its stories — like locals, even if it’s just for a little while. Hosted by Jared and Megan, Temporary Locals is built on real experiences from the places we've actually explored. We believe the best travel stories happen when you slow down, wander beyond the tourist checklist, and connect with the culture, history, and everyday life of a destination. Sometimes we invite fellow travelers to introduce us to places that are still on our bucket list. So, whether you're planning your next adventure or simply love a great story, we're glad you're here.

  1. 10h ago

    Ukraine | with Tom DuBois

    In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with guest Tom DuBois and head into the Exclusion Zone! Hear his stories of befriending a Russian Oligarch, exploring the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Site, radioactive dogs, a soccer stadium overtaken by the forest, the abandoned town of Pripyat, Soviet Propaganda, drinking vodka with locals, playing a concert in a Soviet Union exhibition hall and narrowly missing the ongoing war. Find Tom DuBois on:   Instagram: @tomventurephotos  Facebook: Tom DuBois Listen or watch Temporary Locals on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube! Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.com Instagram @TemporaryLocalsPodcast Jared - Host | Instagram: @Rover_Stover  Jared - Host | YouTube: @RoverStover Megan - Host | @Meggo.Goes.Global on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube

    1h 16m

  2. Jun 16

    England | with Riana Ang-Canning (Teaspoon of Adventure Blog)

    In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with guest Riana Ang-Canning.  Hear the story of how one family chose to spend parental leave abroad, packing up their infant daughter and dog to become Temporary Locals in England for two months. From iconic London landmarks and an eclectic food scene to infant swim classes, world-class museums, and England's uniquely family-friendly "BYOB" (Bring Your Own Baby) culture, discover what everyday life looked like beyond the typical tourist experience. Riana is a travel blogger who writes about her worldwide adventures from her homebase in Vancouver, Canada. On her blog, Teaspoon of Adventure, Riana shares firsthand tips and thoughtful itineraries for mid-budget travellers, and on Substack, she’s taking readers behind the scenes of family travel. Teaspoon of Adventure is for mid-budget travellers who want to balance bucket list highlights and slow travel moments. Find Riana on:   https://teaspoonofadventure.com/https://teaspoonofadventure.substack.com/Listen or watch Temporary Locals on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube! Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.comInstagram @TemporaryLocalsPodcastJared - Host | Instagram: @Rover_Stover Jared - Host | YouTube: @RoverStoverMegan - Host | @Meggo.Goes.Global on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube📩 Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.com

    1h 2m

  3. Jun 9

    The Amazon | with Hostel Bob AKA Bobby Flaco

    In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with returning guest Hostel Bob to talk about his recent trip to the Amazon Rainforest.  Hear his crazy stories of visiting the floating slums of Belen, visiting an Amazonian tribe in the Jungle and a threatening chief, drinking an indigenous “spit drink” with the tribe, floating around the Amazon River on an air mattress, a Monkey Island, and much more! Hostel Bob is a professional wrestler and travel vlogger who travels and wrestles all over Mexico, Central & South America. He wrestles under the name Bobby Flaco, we had him on previously in episode 27 to discuss his time in Guatemala. Find Hostel Bob Aka Bobby Flaco in the wild:  YouTube: @Hostel_BobInstagram: @Hostel_bobFacebook: Bobby FlacoListen or watch Temporary Locals on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube! Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.comInstagram @TemporaryLocalsPodcastJared - Host | Instagram: @Rover_Stover Jared - Host | YouTube: @RoverStoverMegan - Host | @Meggo.Goes.Global on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube

    59 min

  4. Jun 3

    Colorado & Utah | Mile High to Red Rock Low

    In this episode, Jared and Megan sit down to talk about their recent trip through Colorado and Utah, from the Rocky Mountains to Moab. Hear their stories of exploring the haunted and infamous “Shining Hotel” aka the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, photographing wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park, seeking out ancient, mysterious petroglyphs in Sego Canyon, offroading around Moab, hiking to the iconic Delicate Arch, climbing up into Double Arch at night under the stars, looking for dinosaur fossils in a new state park, witnessing offroad drivers take on the dangerous Moab Rim, and the breathtaking views of Dead Horse Point State Park.

    2h 20m

  5. May 12

    Egypt | with Vincent Kane

    Megan and Jared sit down with guest Vincent Kane to talk about ancient Egypt and visiting in modern times. Vincent recounts returning to the Giza plateau 19 times, and even a few stories of some “right place, right time” moments. Hear his stories of mistaken identity which led to access to some off limit places — like the Abusir pyramids, exploring the chambers of the Great Pyramid during a power outage, and getting a military escort through the Sahara Desert. 🇪🇬  Vincent Kane is an England-based explorer, adventurer and researcher of esoteric mysteries. Hear how he went from ancient Egyptian enthusiast to tour guide, even hosting an upcoming solar eclipse tour in Luxor in 2027.  You can find Vincent on Instagram and Facebook: instagram.com/mysterys.coolfacebook.com/mysteryscool

    1h 35m
  6. Maui, Hawaii | Island of The Sun and Moon

    May 5

    Maui, Hawaii | Island of The Sun and Moon

    In this exciting episode, Jared takes us on an adventure to the Hawaiian Island of Maui amid the COVID pandemic. Hear his stories of encountering Giant Green Sea Turtles in Kihei, visiting Black Sand Beaches, Waterfalls, and Lava Caves while driving the treacherous ‘Road to Hana’, A sketchy Scuba Diving adventure at Turtle Town, Surfing with a local Jedi in Lahaina, and hiking the Iao Valley.

    1h 21m

  7. Apr 30

    Italy | with Anthony Ficcara

    In this episode, hear Anthony recount his travels in Italy through Rome, Florence, and Venice. Hear stories about venturing below the Colosseum, the food culture in Italy, entering the Vatican, a high speed train to Florence, buying leather goods, Pasta Mania, the canals of Venice, and getting dropped off at the airport by boat. Anthony Ficarra is not just a realtor but also a passionate traveler who has been exploring the world since he was 21. His journey began with a trip to Las Vegas, where his uncle told him, "Once you start traveling, you’re not going to stop." That statement couldn’t be truer for Anthony, as he continues to share his travel experiences with others, particularly his recent adventures in Italy.

    1h 24m

  8. Apr 18

    Asheville | From Winter Quiet to Summer Buzz

    In this episode, Megan and Jared discuss one of their favorite destinations, the artsy mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina. Hear their stories of living there over the winter holidays, a special taco joint, exploring nearby waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Basilica of St. Lawrence Cathedral, a homeless guy clipping his toenails, an urban art walk, an elevator in a mountain, and how a flood of biblical proportions devastated the area.

    59 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

We explore the world — and its stories — like locals, even if it’s just for a little while. Hosted by Jared and Megan, Temporary Locals is built on real experiences from the places we've actually explored. We believe the best travel stories happen when you slow down, wander beyond the tourist checklist, and connect with the culture, history, and everyday life of a destination. Sometimes we invite fellow travelers to introduce us to places that are still on our bucket list. So, whether you're planning your next adventure or simply love a great story, we're glad you're here.

Information

  • Creator
    Jared Stover + Megan Ripke
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jared Stover + Megan Ripke
  • Show Website
    Temporary Locals Podcast

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