Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this episode, we take a trip to the “International City” (due to the large variety of immigrants that came to be there in the 1900’s), to the port city of Lorain, Ohio. We talk about a forgotten cultural club that once oompah’d to the biggest and best polka bands around, and venture into the deepest corners of an abandoned drywall plant where a live vehicular surprise awaited!. As always, tales abound, so dig out a nice import beer from the ice box, make yourself a nice big meat sammich, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this episode, something a little different. As requested by several listeners, we compile a “do’s and don’ts for beginning explorers” and talk about some of the things to expect as you’re starting off. Also, a little side story about the Great 2021 Detroit Flood, where a half hour later would have wound up in a personal tragedy! fAs always, tales abound, so crack open a nice cold Coke, roll through the drive thru for a burger and fries, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this week’s edition, we lay down things in threes: First up, a heartbreaking tale of a raging inferno and plea for help to rebuild a once-abandoned and repurposed church; second in line, some musings on content creation and the state of things personally as an artist in 2023; and lastly, the story of a forgotten property near Cleveland, Ohio, a local police detective and the sad fate of a family pet.  As always, tales abound, so snap open a brew of your choosing (its the weekend, so you deserve it!),maybe grill up a burger or two,listen in and enjoy the show! Have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

DONATE TO HELP REBUILD SK8 LIBORIOUS:

https://linktr.ee/sk8liborius...

Sk8 Liborious official website:

https://sk8liborius.com/

Keep up with news on the fire and rebuilding on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sk8liborius/

ALSO, DAN BELL’S CHANNELS, AS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

This is Dan Bell: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisisDanBell

Dan Bell - Film It: https://www.youtube.com/@DanBellFilmIt

Lots of great stuff to check out at both of these accounts!

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this week’s edition, we venture back to the spring of 2019 and our first foray into the heart of a massive abandoned prison, SCI-Cresson, near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Exploring and photographing this fascinating place was a much different experience in the forlorn mountain stillness where so many were once incarcerated, before the place was recently opened for tours by the new owners. As always, tales abound, so bust out a cold, sugary cola of choice, order in some tacos on GrubHub,, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

The link for Big House Produce’s tours of Cresson: 

https://www.cressonsanatorium.com/

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this week’s edition, we take a look at some rail history in the form of a famous abandoned streetcar graveyard tucked away in the woods of Pennsylvania, as well as an operating museum in Ohio that contains some amazingly renovated ones that date back to the 1940’s!  As always, tales abound, so crack open a cold adult beverage of choice, grill up a nice thick cheeseburger, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

As mentioned in today’s podcast, the Spotify soundtrack for Vice TV’s “Abandoned” with Rick McCrank (2016):

Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BfAFNf7uiwMEfXidiOI3E?si=caa525f943284ae1

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this week’s edition, some musings on a recent exploratory weekend trip to Detroit, Michigan and a discussion on the looming topic of artificial intelligence and how it might affect photography in the future. A little something different this week!  As always, tales abound, so sip away at a cold lemon iced tea, snack on some oven-baked taquitos, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend, enjoy a wonderful Fathers’ Day, and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

As mentioned in today’s podcast, Abandoned Detroit: City of Neglect, a documentary on urban exploration in Detroit, Michigan more than a decade or so ago, presented by Detroit Unseen:

Check it out at the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/UbTAxjZC_UE

Also, check him out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroit_unseen/

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this week’s edition we head back to the City of Brotherly love during the rise of Covid for a second look at Philadelphia’s Budd Plant, and then trek to northeast Pennsylvania for an adventure at one of the lost honeymooner resorts of the Pocono Mountains.  As always, tales abound, so guzzle down a Gatorade to get your electrolytes up for the upcoming hot weather, devour something with carbs for a weekend adventure, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

Artists mentioned in today's episode (drop by and show some love!):

Seven (Philly-based urban artist): https://www.instagram.com/_sevenwashere_/

h.o.u.s.e. (New England based explorer/photographer/videographer): https://www.instagram.com/h_o_u_s_e_/

ALSO: I'd love to hear your take on the AI art discussion over at Mr. P. Explores. Drop by and chip in your two cents here:

AI: Art or Not? At Mr. P. Explores on FB.

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this edition, something a little different, more of a personal account of burnout, “Imposter Syndrome” and creative roadblocks that have been going on as of late. But not to worry, as we’ll also visit Detroit, Michigan’s famous Vanity Ballroom and talk about the glories of what used to be as well as the wreckage and ghosts of today.  As always, tales abound, so crack open a nice cold Faygo, get yourself a Coney Dog with all the fixin’s, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this edition, we head to the small post-industrial port town of Ashtabula, Ohio to tell some tales from 2018, early on in our exploration days, taking a look at some of the old ruined railroad history and the crumbling remnants of the city’s once-mighty factories and manufactories. As always, tales abound, so crack open a nice cold pop (or soda) of choice, whip up a bowl of Kraft macaroni and cheese, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this edition, we head east to the Hudson River in New York to talk about an vast, infamous, beautiful and ultimately doomed psychiatric hospital built over a century ago. Unstable floors, shadowy, crumbling basements and the fascinating depths of the facility morgue in what was possibly one of the jankiest explores to date. As always, many tales abound, so indulge in a frosty cold IPA of your choice, order a bowl of pork fried rice from the local Chinese takeout, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in next week’s episode! -Mr. P.

MR. P. INFO:

The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!

Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!

I am also now on VERO, @mrpexplores or directly at: https://vero.co/mrpexplores