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On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan leads us through highlights from his trip to Guatemala—museums of Guatemala City, the pyramids (and howler monkeys!) of Tikal National Park, Antigua volcano hikes, and the part-devil/part-saint of Lake Atitlan. Plus, LOTS OF GORY CATHOLIC STUFF!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
The Rick Steves Guide to Life
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/29/rick-steves-home-partner-philanthropy-washington/
US State Department Guatemala Safety Information
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html
Brief History of Guatemala’s complicated political history and civil war
https://cja.org/where-we-work/guatemala/
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Palace_(Guatemala)
Museo Ixchel
https://museoixchel.org/en/museo-ixchel-english/
Museo Miraflores
https://www.museomiraflores.org.gt/
Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia
https://sig.muniguate.com/proyectosDIGM/cultura/museos/MUSEOS/Arqueolog%C3%ADa%20y%20Etnolog%C3%ADa.html
Tikal National Park
https://www.tikalnationalpark.org/
Antigua
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_Guatemala
Santa Catalina Archi
https://theculturetrip.com/central-america/guatemala/articles/a-brief-history-of-antiguas-santa-catalina-arch
Convento de las Capuchinas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iglesia_y_Convento_de_las_Capuchinas,_Antigua_Guatemala
Efrain Recinos sculpture park
https://intothearmsofamerica.com/destinations/guatemala/antigua/the-little-museum-up-in-the-antigua-hills/
Lake Atitlan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Atitl%C3%A1n
Maximonhttps://atitlanliving.com/guatemala-travel-information/how-to-visit-a-cofradia-in-santiago/
Michelin Star Analysis
https://www.chefspencil.com/michelin-dining-costs-analysis/
Your iPhone’s Hidden Noise Machine
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/iphone-tips-tricks/
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On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan interviews Emma Weissmann on the boom of concert travel led by Taylor Swift. Plus, Kiernan endorses Mitt Romney again.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Mitt Romney for Harvard President.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/16/mitt-romney-harvard-president-antisemitism/Emma Interview:
TravelAge West: https://www.travelagewest.com/
Emma’s podcasts: https://www.travelagewest.com/PodcastsTaylor Swift cruise: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/taylor-swift-cruise
NPR article on economic impact: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/27/1221483930/girl-economy-taylor-swift-beyonce-barbie-2023
Last Stop:
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a60314481/literary-travel-boom/
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On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan digs in on regional Italian cuisine with one of the show’s most interesting guests ever: opera and Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin. Fred talks us through some of the most popular and most obscure foods of Italy, sharing history and wonderful anecdotes all along the way. Part 2 of 3!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
“Italy for Food Lovers”
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/italy-for-food-lovers
Fred Plotkin biography
https://www.wqxr.org/people/fred-plotkin/
The Atlantic’s “Crying Myself to Sleep on the Biggest Cruise Ship Ever” by Gary Shteyngart
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/05/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-icon-of-seas/677838/
CNN’s Grandmother and Son Are on the Move
https://www.cnn.com/travel/grandma-joy-ryan-grandson-seven-continents/index.html
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On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan grades ChatGPT, evaluating its organization of three weekend getaways. Ryan shares tips on how to correctly leverage ChatGPT for travel plans. Introducing a fresh segment, "The Layover," Ryan chats with Tommy Wallach from Hatch Escapes on the launch of their latest immersive adventure, "The Ladder."
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
ChatGPT:
https://chat.openai.com/Hatch Escapes:
https://www.hatchescapes.com/
OOO Episode on Escape Rooms:
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-50-escape-rooms-with-tommy-wallach/LAST STOP
Ryan: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-accelerates-plan-to-unleash-apex-predator-near-rural-community-over-widespread-local-opposition
Kiernan: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/willy-wonka-musical-parody-inspired-by-viral-event-1235852849/
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On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan interviews one of the show’s most interesting guests ever: opera and Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin. Decades ago, Fred published a breakout hit for intrepid eaters: his book “Italy for the Gourmet Traveler.” During COVID, he collaborated with frequent “Out of Office” guest Rick Steves on a new update, which the duo published in 2023 as “Italy for Food Lovers.” Fred’s knowledge proved so encyclopedic, this will be Part 1 of 2!
Note: Some SFX are missing from the top of the show, which explains the weird pauses. We’ll talk about it on the next episode.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Willy Wonka Immersive Experience
https://www.salon.com/2024/03/02/fyre-festival-20-everything-to-know-about-the-less-than-stellar-willy-wonka-immersive-experience/
“Italy for Food Lovers”
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/italy-for-food-lovers
Fred Plotkin biography
https://www.wqxr.org/people/fred-plotkin/
“The Myth of Your Phone’s Airplane Mode”
https://qz.com/phone-airplane-mode-myth-1851286214
“Pod Save the World” CPAC Doubles Down on Creepy Autocrats
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpac-doubles-down-on-creepy-autocrats/id1200016351?i=1000647359648
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On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan ventures to Buenos Aires and shares his top neighborhood picks, eats too much steak, and embarks on a quest for elderly giraffes. Also, the boys debut a fresh segment called Nonsense Banter.
Ryan's BA photos on Insgagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C32MfWpuTpH/?img_index=1Other Links:
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/air-canada-must-honor-refund-policy-invented-by-airlines-chatbot/ -
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan speaks with Dawn Padmore, Vice President of Awards at the James Beard Foundation, about the newly released list of semi-finalists and how the JBF discovers these exceptional restaurants across the United States. Additionally, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their favorites from the list.
The JBF:
https://www.jamesbeard.org/
Semi-Finalists List:
https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2024-james-beard-awards-semifinalists
Notre Dame Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notre-dame/id1438098925?i=1000436877749 -
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan talks to Amy Virshup, the Travel Editor of the New York Times, about the paper’s just released “52 Places to Visit in 2024” list. Plus, the boys launch a new segment called “The Judy Alert” to help Ryan’s mother determine whether her son is in danger.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
“52 Places to Go in 2024”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2024.html
Quito, Ecuador episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quito-ecuador/id1438098925?i=1000610538652
Ecuador Travel Advisory
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ecuador-travel-advisory.html
White House Press Release on Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/08/fact-sheet-president-biden-designates-baaj-nwaavjo-itah-kukveni-ancestral-footprints-of-the-grand-canyon-national-monument/
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On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys revisit their 2023 Travel New Year’s Resolutions, set down some new ambitions, respond to some SCATHING listener reviews, and then relax into full New England Winter Mode with a city guide to Stowe, Vermont.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Vermont Covered Bridges
https://www.vermontbridges.com/goldbrk.htm#:~:text=The%20Gold%20Brook%20Bridge%20in%20Stowe%2C%20built%20in%201844%2C%20is,Vermont's%20Howe%20truss%20railroad%20spans.
Stowe Mountain Resort
https://gostowe.com/listing/stowe-mountain-resort/
Trapp Family Lodge
https://www.trappfamily.com/about-us.htm
Stowe Recreation Path
https://www.stowerec.org/parks-facilities/rec-paths/stowe-recreation-path/
Bear Pond Books
https://stowebooks.com/
Idletyme Brewing Company
https://idletymebrewing.com/
Alchemist Beer
https://alchemistbeer.com/
“25 Stunning Sites in South America” by The Discoverer
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/25-stunning-sites-south-america/XvHyVpKgiwAG5ann?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2004919419
Japanese Plane Collision
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/asia/tokyo-haneda-plane-fire.html
Alaska Airlines Boeing Loses a Door Plug Midflight
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/us/alaska-airlines-boeing-passengers.html
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Grab your nog, it’s the annual OOO Christmas Spectacular where the boys put aside their passports to focus on Santa’s operational efficiencies and Sesame Street Christmas music.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Rankin Bass Musicals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rankin/Bass_Animated_Entertainment
Freeze Miser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEbFfoBPfw4
The Largest Nativity Scene in South America
https://www.expreso.ec/ocio/cultura/cuenca-reclama-pesebre-grande-latinoamerica-173858.html
“Santa Baby” by Ariana Grande
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlR0MkrRklg
Cookie Monster’s “12 Days of Christmas”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQCmsuK-Lmw
Ugly Sweater Ornament
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255838445784?hash=item3b9128e0d8:g:Uj4AAOSwodVjeaGy&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8NPxIqG7TEJv1y5rq1ngNG9jrGcrhJezWdhmJou2WW3KRzFtstVU77F2rBgYqUVIGP%2FOuTkPbL09UTcSjPoyXy7TJRs5s8aCpCpqz4C%2FU4Ym%2F4cP%2BNrvCbzs4Hc4gIkqx2uZXJFhWyT%2BB3HqTtzxOFLuzeWvjTOmvF%2Bo1REtDZhOxtuRqLBaTwwoNpLZhq%2B550zP5Qaw%2Ba%2BpSyt1HNJMpJF0OdHdKPKCXtN%2BDHNOdgnStEqShRLcQLhiz2Ngnrp4SGQQKQO%2BohqLxrI0iGz8pksqxDSb0SjLR%2FgxG1yA6rylPFbvl3EBfTOHJruagIQlYQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jryaSNYw
Ugly Possum Ornament
https://www.jdevlinglassart.com/bac-185-possum-ornament/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAj_CrBhD-ARIsAIiMxT84-U1us_3R7qrv4OkXqRFy_GWNyikBaBFlB6SgDuxyP4TcVLy45rcaAhhaEALw_wcB
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This week on the pod, join Ryan as he explores Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Discover a Millennial Malecon, delve into miniature history museums teeming with pirates, and encounter feral iguanas. Also, stay tuned as Kiernan learns what a chameleon is.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Quito Episode: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-149-quito-ecuador/
https://apnews.com/article/ecuador-crime-cocaine-fernando-villavicencio-4f96684926c2600e2483373555a7cf42
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malec%C3%B3n_2000
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador/pacific-coast-and-lowlands/guayaquil/attractions/museo-en-miniatura-guayaquil-en-la-historia/a/poi-sig/1504404/363353
https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Casa-Juli%C3%A1n.html
https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Mikka.html
The Last Stop:
Ryan: Z-Food in Quito (https://zfoodquito.com/)
Kiernan: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/us/death-valley-lake.html -
This week on the pod, Kiernan takes us to merry old England to visit sites related to William Shakespeare in honor of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio. Without the Folio, we would likely have lost half—HALF!—of Shakespeare’s plays. Libraries around the world will be hosting special events throughout the year, and there’s never been a better time to head to the theatre!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Ryan’s OTHER podcast Red Pen
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-pen-a-grammar-podcast/id1658608663
Folio 400
https://folio400.com/where-are-they/
Panda Diplomacy
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/us/politics/panda-zoo-china.html
Atlanta Zoo
https://zooatlanta.org/activity-type/wild-encounters/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAu9yqBhBmEiwAHTx5pxOo1X0nXLy7cGyxIpUqgR-UgVVrsz2trHpg2aUUxlotA-4Pp-j6_hoCQtEQAvD_BwE
NYer article about Panda Mating
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/09/02/bears-do-it
Folio anniversary write-ups we like
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/books/review/shakespeares-first-folio-turns-400.html
https://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2023/november/the-first-folio-at-400
Misc:
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/theater-floorboards-shakespeare-uncovered-2376341 -
On this week’s episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan teaches Ryan how to protect himself from bears, and not the Fire Island-type.
National Parks Bear Safety
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/idkt_bears.htm
Bear Spray
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/species/livingwithwildlife/bears/pdfs/bear_spray_what_you_should_know.pdf
Critter Gitter Sensor
https://crittergittersensor.com/
Futuro House
https://www.wboc.com/news/kent-county-futuro-house-nears-national-historic-register-landing/article_44c49dca-6e0d-11ee-a74d-671f80e01aed.html?fbclid=IwAR3h371CgsAgIFynOBhO9yJhGHkOMC4XOaVIjCiTp8lnoGzdbNGnyTFCAP4
Ark Encounter
https://arkencounter.com/
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Join Ryan as he recounts his recent adventure in Bahía Solano, Colombia. Encounter tall, handsome motorcycle drivers, majestic whales, Colombian Huck Finns, and baby turtles. Don’t miss Ryan's many exhilarating experiences crossing multiple bridges.
Things We Talked About in Today's Episode:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/Airbnb:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/917672623315797476?source_impression_id=p3_1697708123_XGHn8l8m1zAwtWd6Turtles:
https://www.instagram.com/tortugasdelpacifico/
Coolest Bar In Town:
https://www.utriahostel.com/The Bitch:
https://www.amazon.com/Bitch-Pilar-Quintana/dp/164286059X -
In honor of the “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast” 5 year anniversary, Kiernan landed a big interview: travel luminary Rick Steves. Rick has been THE dream guest for the boys since Day 1 and he’s finally here in studio. Kiernan and Rick talk European sightseeing, the ins-and-outs of travel book writing, and why Portugal is better than Orlando, FL.
Is it the end of The Quest for Rick Steves or the beginning of The Great Kiernan-Rick Bromance?
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Everything Rick Steves
https://www.ricksteves.com/Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12
https://www.ricksteves.com/tv-programmers/season/twelveThe Last Stop:
Stuff You Should Know: Night of the Grizzlies
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/night-of-the-grizzlies/id278981407?i=1000630016148Banff Grizzly Deaths
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/02/1203036630/bear-attack-couple-dies-canada-banff -
On this week’s episode, Kiernan talks to Washington Post journalist and podcaster Lillian Cunningham about her fantastic 5-episode National Park podcast “Field Trip.” They talk about environmental disasters, how Native American communities relate to the Parks, and the challenges of making audio stories about highly visual landscapes. Plus, RYAN VISITS BOSTON.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
“Field Trip”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/field-trip/
“Presidential”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/podcasts/presidential/
Rich Men North of Richmond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro
Spoke in Somerville
http://www.spokewinebar.com/
Chez Baldwin
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/chez-baldwin
Plum Island
https://www.newburyport.com/plum-island-beach/
Bob Lobster
https://boblobster.com/
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On this week’s episode, Kiernan and Ryan discuss their sometimes divergent philosophies of what makes a perfect airplane movie, the best thing to do with your screen if you’re not using it, and why you don’t want to sit in front of Ryan when he’s engaged in a heated round of Tetris.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Fail Foliage Map:
https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/Last Stop:
https://www.roerich.org/https://www.factorytoursusa.com/
Rate and Review Us:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925Follow us on Instagram:
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On this week’s episode, Ryan takes us between two oceans to Panama. Pirates, Teddy Roosevelt, and propeller planes: what more could you want in an episode?
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Favorite-Novel-Lawrence-Wright/dp/1416562478
Restaurants:
Fonda Lo Que Hay
Intimo Restaurante
Maito Restaurante
Cantina del Tigre
https://www.amazon.com/Path-Between-Seas-Creation-1870-1914/dp/0671244094
https://www.museodelcanal.com/en/book-here/
https://barefootpanama.com/
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/search-engine-c67a8/episodes/wait-should-i-not-be-drinking-airplane-coffee-39823
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On this week’s episode, the boys make recommendations for their favorite city in the world: New York City! NYC has SO MUCH to do it can be overwhelming, so let Kiernan and Ryan recommend their curated must-do list for a first trip to the city—museums, theater, and famous landmarks abound!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
American Museum of Natural History
https://www.amnh.org/
The Met Museum
https://www.metmuseum.org/
MoMA
https://www.moma.org/
The Cloisters
https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters
Statue of Liberty
https://www.statueofliberty.org/statue-of-liberty/
Ellis Island
https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/
Tenement Museum
https://www.tenement.org/
Grand Central Terminal
https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/
New York Public LIbrary (you want to go to the Main Branch)
https://www.nypl.org/
The Morgan Library
https://www.themorgan.org/
Empire State Building (see it, don’t go up)
https://www.esbnyc.com/
9/11 Memorial Museum
https://www.911memorial.org/
Time Square
https://www.timessquarenyc.org/
Broadway shows
https://www.broadway.com/shows/tickets/
TKTS
https://www.tdf.org/discount-ticket-programs/tkts-by-tdf/tkts-live/
“Scoring Broadway Tickets” episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scoring-broadway-tickets/id1438098925?i=1000433455504
Tulcingo de Valle
https://www.tulcingorestaurant.com/
Central Park
https://www.centralparknyc.org/
The High Line
https://www.thehighline.org/
New Rules for Visiting Europe
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/27/1190453405/europe-travel-visa-etias-how-to-apply
Atomic Bomb Statue on Upper West Side
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/24212#:~:text=Fifteen%20feet%20tall%2C%20made%20of,that%20leveled%20Hiroshima%20in%201945
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This week, join the boys as they take you back to Nashville, Tennessee, reliving their December 2019 episode to the Music City.
Original Nashville Episode With All Links:
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-61-nashville/More Tennessee Content:
Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain:
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-88-chattanooga-lookout-mountain/Knoxville & The Great Smoky Mountains:
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-85-knoxville-the-great-smoky-mountains/ - Visa fler
