All Across America

Blake is an explorer of abandoned places and a multidisciplinary artist. He is the creator and host of abandoned: The All-American Ruins podcast.  *This episode was recorded on location from Blake's house.

Victor is a funeral director at DuBore Funeral Home and the author of "Now Departing: A Small-Town Mortician on Death, Life, and the Moments in Between."

Jack is a distinguished professor of history at the University of Florida and a Pulitzer Prize–winning author of many books, including his latest: "The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird."

Author of "School Yearbook: The Untold Story of a Cringey Tradition and Its Digital Afterlife," Kate is a professor of culture and media at The New School.

The world's leading authority on prepping and preparedness, Jim is the author of "How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It," and is the founder of Survivalblog.com. He lives in an undisclosed location in the inland Northwest. 

Micah and Blessing spent the season as fire-tower lookouts from the 100-foot tall Walde Mountain tower in the Clearwater National Forest. In the New Year, they will embark on a cross-country adventure in a converted ambulance.  @theschweplerlife

Santa John has spent more than 25 years bringing the magic of Christmas to life, appearing at over 80 events every holiday season. He is a longtime member of the New England Society of Santas and the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas.  *This episode was recorded on location from Santa's kitchen table.

Shari helped create the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 Lifeline. She has worked as a crisis counselor for over 25 years and has trained thousands of people in crisis intervention. Shari is the Vice President of Crisis Care at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. 

*If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Crisis Counselors are available 24/7 nationwide.

Aaron has directed the University of Michigan's Debate Program since 2002. Under his leadership, the team won the National Debate Tournament in 2024.

Rob is on a quest to meet 10,000 people.  *This episode was recorded on location at the Warehouse Cafe.