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Locals from around the world share the hidden treasures of their city. We’ll go beyond the basic tourist attractions to discover the best things to do, eat, drink, and see from a local’s point of view. Whether you’re using airline miles, hotel points, or cold hard cash to travel, our goal is for you to have the best experience possible when you visit these cities thanks to the insider knowledge of our guests. Stay tuned and subscribe so that you can join us when we travel there.
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Send us a text Architect and good friend James Chew joins us with fascinating insights into what makes good design decisions. James tells us about his experience in Italy and his love of fiat. Plus we talk about Vespas with rocket launchersAv Sugar
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Send us a text Jeff Brewster returns. grizzlyfabworks.com and follow him @jefe_fab on instagram. His new position at Ron Jones Garage. We all take a wild trip to the Rambler Ranch car museum. Simon finally joins the podcast only to defend the Pontiac Aztec. Tons of laughs in this episode.Av Sugar
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Dirty Larry, crazy Mary, and Earl Cooper
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Send us a text We finally talk about movie cars in this episode. we get surprisingly passionate about the inane. Arguments fly, hilarity ensues! Fun episodeAv Sugar
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Send us a text Sugar and Greg find out they’ve been lied to. They discuss the enthusiast culture at car shows and try to answer “what is the perfect car show”Av Sugar
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Send us a text Master painter extraordinaire Greg Menan, explains to Sugar how to paint a car on a budget and what’s involved in a $70,000 paint job. ‘ Another funny episode. This answers a lot of questions if you’ve ever thought about painting a car.Av Sugar
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Send us a text Did you know that Women are people too? Mechanical Sympathy exhorts and defends Females in the auto industry without a hint of chauvinism. This is a hilarious episode but it does get a bit deep philosophically near the end.Av Sugar
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Send us a text Sugar returns from the future with a revelation. Greg gets a 1973 Bronco, and we both try smelling salts. This is a fun one. You like this podcast.Av Sugar
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Matt Blake, Cinnamon Photographer
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Send us a text Sugar and Greg interview Sugar’s cousins Matt Blake and Alex Mcdorman. Matt Blake is a Motor Trend cinematographer. He tells us about the behind the scenes of our favorite episodes. Fun episode, we talk cars, camera gear, and frightening drives. Alex Mcdorman is an IT professional with In-N-Out and a witty comedian and all around goo…
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Mickey Thompson, Batman and Luke Skywalker
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Send us a text The greatest Hot Rodder to ever live? We make a case for Mickey Thompson. From racing at Baja, building Indy cars and breaking 400mph Mickey did it all. This is a really fun episode to share with your friends.Av Sugar
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Send us a text The New 2025 Corvette ZR1 has just been released! Sugar and Greg go over all the details and exciting news. We also discuss Corvette’s place in the world and design. Plus, the David Hasslehoff tangent you’ve been waiting for.Av Sugar
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Lancia makes the best Subaru
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Send us a text Sugar and Greg argue over Subarus, Off road trucks, and the perfect car that encompasses it all… the Lancia Stratos rally carAv Sugar
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Send us a text Greg and Sugar go to the Electrify Expo. We test drive a Lucid Air and try to freak out the Lucid employees. We get to see some amazing glimpses of the future. Maybe it’s not so bad? Listen and text us to let us know what you think of an electric futureAv Sugar
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Send us a text Hilarious episode. Sugar returns from a whirlwind tour of cars, acrobats, Carrol Shelby and Monsters in Las Vegas. Greg updates us on the Bronco build. The guys discuss new potential 67 Camaro restoration!Av Sugar
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Send us a text Greg and Sugar pick the worst cars to make cool. This may offend a few of you but hang in there there is a moral to the story and cause for redemption.Av Sugar
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Send us a text Jacob Seay is a design engineer and creative talent. He works at Steve Dinan’s manufacturing facility CarBahn. They build BMW, Audi, and Mercedes tuning, engines, and aftermarket parts. https://carbahn.com/ At the end of the episode Jacob Seay gave us awesome toys! He 3D printed us a robot and an armored truck. If you want your own 3…
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Bhopal, India | Upper Lake, Holi Festival of Colors & Birla Temple
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We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-r…
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Send us a text Second, half of the interview with the legendary Lincoln Tech instructor. If you love the first half, here’s even more great stories from Ron and what his future looks like after 30 years of instructing mechanics, diesel techs and hot rodders.Av Sugar
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Seattle, WA | Bumbershoot, Chihuly Garden & Museum of Pop Culture
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We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That…
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Ron Poitier Hot Rod Instructor Part 1
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Send us a text This is only part one of our hero Ron Poitier the recently retired, legendary Lincoln Tech Instructor, tells us some Hilarious stories and gives sage advice about his 30 year career, teaching mechanics. If you’re a car guy, then you will not want to miss part one and part two of this episode!…
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Allensworth, CA | State Park History, Juneteenth Event & National Parks
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We’re in Allensworth, California with Carmen Setness, Sasha Biscoe and Trooper Dave Jones of FriendsOfAllensworth.org. We talk about exploring Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, celebrating Juneteenth, and using the city as a jumping off point to visit California’s national parks. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com…
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Electrocuted against our will
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Send us a text The future is electric. It’s not our choice. Should we fight it or accept the inevitable? We chose our favorite EVs and defend or dismiss the Cybertruck.Av Sugar
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Sarasota, FL | Ringling Circus Museum, Marie Selby Gardens & Manatees
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We’re in Sarasota, Florida, with Tracy McHugh of ChasingWonderful.com. We talk about touring the Ringling Circus Museum, walking through the Marie Selby Gardens and looking for manatees while kayaking. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/sarasota Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns F…
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Send us a text Sometimes the world forgets about cheap accessible luxury. Don’t sleep on mid 70s cruisers. We talked about how many uses you can get out of a big boat of a car.Av Sugar
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Shanghai, China | Yu Garden, Pearl Tower & MagLev Trains
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We’re in Shanghai, China, with Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi. We talk about exploring the Yu Garden, taking in the views from the Pearl Tower observation deck, and taking a MagLev train from the airport. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/shanghai Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern trav…
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Send us a text Greg and Sugar run from the law in this not so true crime episode. What’s the best getaway car? It has to be fast, it has to hold a crew of four, and 500 pounds of gold bars. Purely hypothetical, and tons of fun to play with the idea of escaping.Av Sugar
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We’re with Ben Camille of TravelDefend.com to ask if travel insurance is worth it? We compare single-trip vs. annual travel insurance, how travel insurance compares to credit card benefits, and what type of exclusions listeners need to be aware of. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/travelinsurance Miles & points make tr…
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Send us a text What car can you buy for $5000? What can you get for a million dollars? What Impractical cyberpunk Ferrari is Sugar gonna build with his millions? What incredibly practical Toyota is Greg gonna buy? This is a fun one. Worth a listen, worth sharing with your friendsAv Sugar
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Angouleme, France | Hotel de Ville, Les Halles Market & Cartoon Murals
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We’re in Angouleme, France, with Kylie Lang of LifeInRuralFrance.com. We talk about touring the Hotel de Ville, a 12th-century castle, exploring the Les Halles market, and searching for more than 30 cartoon murals around the city. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/angouleme Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…
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Send us a text Greg and Sugar go to Shelby American Museum in Boulder, Colorado. The experience was the most incredible and tragic car museum tour. This is a fun episode and we highly recommend visiting the museum for a spiritual automotive experience. https://www.shelbyamericancollection.org/Av Sugar
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Palm Springs, CA | Modernism Week, Aerial Tramway & The Living Desert
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We’re in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on eve…
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Ineos Grenadier vs Porsche Cayman GT4
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Send us a text Greg and Sugar talk to Long time friend Mark Andersen allowed us to ask every curious question about his all new Ineos Grenadier off road SUV. It is so rare to see something entirely new in the automotive world. We also end up talking Porsche Cayman GT4 and Mark’s renegade spirit. Join his Exclusive Ineos group: https://www.facebook.…
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Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico | Grape Harvest Fiesta, Ruta del Vino & La Bufadora
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We’re in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, with Stephanie Antin of AlmostFreeFamilyTravel.com. We talk about attending the annual Grape Harvest Fiestas, riding on the Ruta del Vino Bike Ride, and exploring La Bufadora. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/guadalupe Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern travele…
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Send us a text Greg and Sugar perform a live brake job in Greg’s driveway. We discuss delivery delivery driver’ attractiveness and how we’d depend our lotto winnings. Greg tells us about his time at Earthroamer.Av Sugar
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Ericeira, Portugal | World Surf Reserve, Sardine Festival & Palace of Mafra
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We’re in Ericeira, Portugal, with Rachel Covert of RachelTalksMoney.com. We talk about learning how to surf at this World Surf Reserve, attending the Sardine Festival, and touring the Palace of Mafra. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/ericeira Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's …
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Philadelphia, PA | Jim's South St, West Philly Porch Fest & Rodin Museum
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We’re in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Fayge Horesh, the co-host of the D Listers of History podcast. We talk about eating a cheesesteak at Jim’s South St., attending the West Philly Porch Fest, and exploring the Rodin Museum. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/philly Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions f…
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Send us a text Clayton Parrish regails us with awesome stories about being a Blackhawk Helicopter maintenance TEST PILOT, an avid Toyota nutcase, and building his dream FJ55.Av Sugar
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Brasov, Romania | Tampa Mountain, Libearty Bear Sanctuary & Rope Street Bastion
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We’re in Brasov, Romania, with Marius Iliescu of RomanianFriend.com. We talk about hiking Tampa Mountain, touring the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and exploring the Rope Street Bastion. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/brasov Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at particip…
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Send us a text Sugar and Greg are lucky to be alive. They tell stories about how their own cars tried to kill them.Av Sugar
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Christ Church, Barbados - Harrison's Cave, Barbados Garrison & St Nicholas Abbey
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We’re in Christ Church, Barbados, with Rikimah Glymph of BWellTravel365.com. Rikimah and I talk about exploring Harrison’s Cave, visiting the Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and touring St Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest buildings on the island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/christchurch Bluffwork…
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Send us a text Ben Swain General Manager of the famous Slee Off-Road in Golden Colorado agrees with us on everything in this episode. He is our kind of gearhead. Outfit your Toyota and Lexus for serious overlanding at https://sleeoffroad.com/ Checkout the Slee YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@slee-offroad?si=V7kEkJ7DjopU7zbA…
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Hudson Valley, NY - Vanderbilt Mansion, Mohonk Mountain House & Kaaterskill Falls
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We’re in Hudson Valley, New York, with Amanda Dana of OrangeTourism.org. We talk about visiting the Vanderbilt Mansion, booking a stay at Mohonk Mountain House, an award-winning Victorian castle from 1869, and hiking out to Kaaterskill Falls to admire its beauty. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/hudsonvalley Miles & po…
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Send us a text Kyler Bench tells us the inside story on Kindigit Design. Is it really an intimidating workplace? How does he get a handle on these hot rod builds, literally? Kyler’s new side venture: https://www.instagram.com/bad_company_customs?igsh=MWRjb3Axem5zOG1saw==Av Sugar
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Pleasant Hill, CA - Mount Diablo, Dinosaur Hill & Rasputin Music
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We’re in Pleasant Hill, California, with Trish Snowden, the CEO of StayPleasantHill.com. We talk about hiking at Mount Diablo State Park, taking in the views from Dinosaur Hill, and listening to vinyl records at Rasputin Music. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/pleasanthill Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…
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I’m with my kids, Timothy and Scarlett, to chat about spring break ideas for families. we talk about different types of spring break trips, from adventures at the beach to skiing down the slopes and everything in between. We also discuss ways to save money on spring break vacations and how to get the family involved in planning the vacation. Show n…
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Send us a text Thomas Kearney from L.E.M.D. On today’s episode. Thomas tells us about drag racing as an 8 year old and how he reinvented himself to be the legendary hot rod machinist he is today. Are you talented with Fusion 360? Send Thomas your resume : https://www.leadingedgemad.com/our-story Follow him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le…
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Istanbul, Turkey | Dolmabahce Palace, Prince's Islands & Hagia Sofia
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We’re in Istanbul, Turkey, with Pinar Tarhan, the author of “A Change Would Do You Good.” Pinar and I talk about visiting Dolmabahce Palace, swimming at Prince’s Islands, and exploring the historic Hagia Sofia, which was completed in 537 A.D. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/istanbul Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is des…
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Brewster’s Millions… of side gigs.
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Send us a text Fabricator Jeff Brewster tells us how difficult it is finding stability in Hot Rod shops. Check out his products and buy yourself a sweet Tube indexing tool and some stickers! grizzlyfabworks.com and follow him @jefe_fab on instagramAv Sugar
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Gainesville, FL | Butterfly Rainforest, Devil's Millhopper & Ichetucknee Springs
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We’re in Gainesville, Florida, with Paulette Perhach of WelcomeToTheWritersLife.com. We talk about visiting the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, hiking through a sinkhole forest at Devil’s Millhopper, and canoeing the crystal-clear water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://We…
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Leiden, Netherlands | Burcht van Leiden, KattenCafe & Pieterskerk Church
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We’re in Leiden, Netherlands, with Marina Krivonossova of RetoldMarketing.com. We talk about seeing the castle ruins at Burcht van Leiden, petting the kittens at Sophie KattenCafe and admiring the beautiful architecture of the Pieterskerk Church. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/leiden Let Awayz help you find the best …
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Send us a text Sugar and Greg Menan express the true meaning of Mechanical Sympathy.Av Sugar
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