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  • Zion National Park

    Zion National Park
    Apr 1 2026
    We’ve finally reached the end of the alphabet, and we’re going out on a high note—specifically, 1,500 feet above the canyon floor. In this episode, Scott Showalter explores Zion National Park, a place Mormon pioneers named "the heavenly city of God." We dive into the sheer scale of the Navajo sandstone cliffs, the engineering marvel of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, and the adrenaline-pumping reality of hiking Angels Landing. Scott also uncovers the park’s original name, Mukuntuweap, and why it was changed to attract more travelers. It’s a breathtaking conclusion to our cross-country scavenger hunt through the strangest and most beautiful landmarks in America.

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    7 mins
  • Ypsilanti Water Tower

    Ypsilanti Water Tower
    Mar 31 2026
    Episode Y: The Phallic Wonder of Ypsilanti It’s been called the "Most Phallic Building in the World," but the Ypsilanti Water Tower is actually an 1890s engineering masterpiece. Scott explores the laugh and the legacy of this Michigan icon.

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    3 mins
  • Xanadu Houses

    Xanadu Houses
    Mar 26 2026
    Episode X: The Bubble Houses of Xanadu They were the "Homes of the Future" made of polyurethane foam. Scott looks back at the 1980s vision of computer-controlled living and why the futuristic Xanadu houses eventually popped.

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    4 mins
  • World’s Largest Ball of Twine

    World’s Largest Ball of Twine
    Mar 25 2026
    Episode W: The 20,000-Pound Ball of Twine It started with one man in 1953 and now it’s a living community record. Scott visits Cawker City, KS, to find out why millions of feet of twine make for the ultimate American roadside stop.

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    5 mins
  • Voodoo Doughnut

    Voodoo Doughnut
    Mar 24 2026
    Episode V: Voodoo Doughnuts and Portland Weirdness From Voodoo Doll doughnuts to legal weddings in a pastry shop, Scott explores the landmark that made pink boxes and bacon-topped doughnuts a cultural phenomenon in the Pacific Northwest.

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    4 mins
  • Unclaimed Baggage

    Unclaimed Baggage
    Mar 19 2026
    Episode U: The Lost Treasures of Unclaimed Baggage

    Ever wonder where your lost suitcase goes? Scott visits the 50,000-square-foot store in Alabama that sells everything from lost wedding rings to medieval armor found in airline luggage.

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    5 mins
  • Thor’s Well

    Thor’s Well
    Mar 18 2026
    Episode T: Thor’s Well 🌊

    The "Drainpipe of the Pacific." It looks like the ocean is being sucked into a bottomless hole in the Oregon rocks. Scott explores the science (and the danger) of Thor’s Well. #OregonCoast #ThorsWell

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    4 mins
  • Strike One! - The Field of Dreams Cornfield

    Strike One! - The Field of Dreams Cornfield
    Mar 17 2026
    This is a special episode that goes out to my fellow Podcaster Keb who claims we never talk about Baseball!

    The Field of Dreams Corn Field

    “If you build it, he will come.” In this penultimate episode Scott travels to the rolling cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa. We explore the Lansing family farm, where a Hollywood film crew transformed a patch of agriculture into the world’s most famous baseball diamond. Scott dives into the magic of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, the science of growing movie-ready corn, and why thousands of people still make the pilgrimage to a farm in the middle of nowhere just to "have a catch." It’s a story of faith, family, and the enduring power of Americana.

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    8 mins