Thrillist Explorers

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January 20, 2022 This Episode Stinks: How to Map the World's Best (and Worst) Smells
A podcast about smells? Well…. yeah. In this episode, host Wil Fulton discovers how scent and travel combine to create some of our longest lasting memories. Along the way, he speaks with: visually impaired travel writer Tony Giles on how scent helps him build a picture of the places he visits, and how it often guides him to points of interest; the General Manager of Homesick Candles, on bottling the smells of cities; and artist Dr. Kate McLean, who developed a notable method to map scents, visually. All of this concludes with Wil taking his own "scent walk" through New York City, which is very hit-or-miss, to be honest.
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38 min
January 13, 2022 Should You Be Traveling Right Now? An Airline Expert, ER Doctor, and Bioethicist Weigh In
In this episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Scott Keyes (founder of Scott's Cheap Flights and author of Take More Vacations) to discuss the recent disruptions in the airline industry, and how you can prepare for your next flight by learning how to deal with sudden cancellations, schedule changes, and more. We're also joined by Dr. Calvin Sun, an ER doctor living in New York City who also runs the travel group Monsoon Diaries, who speaks on how he plans international trips while keeping COVID restrictions in mind. Finally, we talk with bioethicist Kelly Hills of Rogue Bioethics, on the moral issues of traveling during a pandemic.
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44 min
January 06, 2022 Zines, Maps, and Travel Agents: How We Traveled Without the Internet
In this episode, host Wil Fulton goes old school and takes a quick road trip without the safety net of his smartphone…. and obviously, inevitably, gets very lost. We also look into pre-Internet travel in general: Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers) discussing how she planned early tours using the influential punk zineBook Your Own Fucking Life(note: they're selling old copies, here!), modern day travel agent Sarah Fazendin, founder of Videre Travel tells us how the pandemic has actually helped their business model, and AAA breaks down the (still relevant!) benefits of their legendary TripTiks.
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40 min
December 16, 2021 Our Very Special Holiday Special
In this Holiday-themed episode, host Wil Fulton fully embraces the Yuletide spirit by finding some of the premier (and alternatively, underrated) holiday destinations in New York City, before being joined by Thrllist's Travel Editor Tiana Attride to discuss her picks for the three best cities in America to spend Christmas, and why Americans go so wild for Christmas/Holiday travel destinations in general. Plus, a lot of festive surprises, too.
Featuring: Harlem Heritage Tours, Miracle on 9th Street, Santa Claus, Indiana, Leilehua Yuen (click here for more info on Makahiki!), and Frank Mangano (Dyker Heights)
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44 min
December 09, 2021 Oklahoma City Is a Queer Friendly, Booze Loving, Totally Underrated Paradise
Host Wil Fulton heads to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to stay at the iconic LGBTQIA+ destination, the District Hotel, in one of the most historic (and weirdly underreported?) queer districts in America: 39th Street. He attends the Heartland Transgender Music Festival, some drag shows, and gleans insight into the area via OKC's own Kelly Mantle (RuPaul's Drag Race, The Browns). Outside of 39th street, he stops at Edna's — one of the best dive bars in the country — to try their legendary "Lunchbox," speaks with chef Andrew Black (Grey Sweater, Black Walnut) about OKC's rising and ridiculously underrated culinary scene, and rides along with OKC-transplants, writers, and podcast hosts Matt and Brad Kirouac, as they give him a driving tour of the city.
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37 min
December 02, 2021 Uncovering Hidden Wonders in New Jersey With Atlas Obscura's Founders
Host Wil Fulton drives around his home state of New Jersey with Atlas Obscura co-founder Joshua Foer, to test out their new app (download it here!), and discover a handful of offbeat, inspiring, and illuminating destinations around the Garden State. We also hear from Dylan Thuras (the other co-founder, naturally) on his own personal travel ethos, and how Atlas Obscura manages to show travelers points of wonder all over the world, near and far. Featuring: White Manna Diner, Thomas Edison's Concrete Homes, the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, The Morris Museum, Deserted Village of Feltville Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32 min
November 18, 2021 How to Fall in Love With Times Square in Two Days (Yes, Seriously)
Host Wil Fulton heads to America's most famous (and maligned) tourist destination, Times Square, New York, to sift through the souvenir shops and knock-off Elmos and see if there's a lovable neighborhood hiding inside Times Square, after all. Featuring: Adam Glenn of Jimmy's Corner, Kenneth McCoy of the Rum House, Tae Yoon, Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar, Tom Harris and Regina Fojas of the Times Square Alliance, Jean Cooney of Times Square Arts, The Russian Vodka Room,Joe Allen's, and a bunch of strangers in Times Square Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35 min
November 11, 2021 The (Gross) Truth About Airplane Coffee, Rhinos Below Deck, and a Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant
Thrillist staffers play a round of "Ask a Flight Attendant" and learn why you should never drink the coffee (or any hot beverage) on an airplane. Host Wil Fulton talks with "The Grumpy Stew," the world's grumpiest flight attendant, on the things that bother him most about the job right now. We hear about the glory days of PanAm with writer Julia Cooke (Come Fly the World With Me) and former PanAM stewardesses Tori Werner and Betty A. Riegel (Up in the Air). Phil Tiemeyer (Plane Queer) tells us how they history of Gay men in America intersects with the history of Flight Attendants. We visit a crash pad via The Hotel Crash Pad Network (which is Veteran-owned and operated - happy Veteran's Day!) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38 min
November 04, 2021 Finding the "Best" Cheesesteak in Philly Is Basically Impossible (But We Did It, Anyway)
Host Wil Fulton visits Philadelphia, PA to find the city's best cheesesteak, figure out why the cheesesteak is so beloved in Philly, and question what "best" even means when it comes to a sandwich, anyway.
Thanks List: Carolyn Wyman, Jillian Wilson, Helen Hollyman, Alexandra Jones, Federoff's Roast Pork, Dalessandro's, Mike BBQ, John's Roast Pork, Jim's South Street, everyone driving in Philly the day we visited
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42 min
October 28, 2021 America's Spookiest Town, Witches, and the "Future" of Travel
Host Wil Fulton spends the day walking around Salem, Massachusetts, with stops for a yoga class at the Satanic Temple, a brief encounter in a Witch's apothecary, and a conversation with the Mayor.
Special Thanks: Daayani Yoga, the Satanic Temple of Salem, Artemisia Botanicals and Teri Kalgren, Cry Innocent, History Alive, and Kristina Stevick, Mayor Kim Driscoll,Gravestone Girls, Residency Records, the Magic Parlor, Zenovia, The Witch Board Museum, Matoula Music (Sandy and Marc!) and Cornucopious.
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41 min

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