Thrillist Explorers

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Thrillist Explorers episodes

October 21, 2021 WE'RE COMING BACK, BABY (With a New Season)
Thrillist Explorers, The Best Travel Podcast in the World*, is back on October 28th! Listen to what we've been up to, and more importantly: where we're going next. *To be clear, this is just our own opinion (sorry) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3 min
August 03, 2021 UPDATE + Out Travel The System
Season 4 is coming soon! Until then, we're sharing this episode of Expedia's great podcast Out Travel The System - a show we think you'll love.
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35 min
April 27, 2021 BONUS EPISODE: NYC Pop Culture Trivia with Becky and Zareen from "Not Over It"
In this special BONUS EPISODE, Thrillist's Wil Fulton is joined by the hosts of Popsugar's new podcast Not Over It, Becky Kirsch and Zareen Siddiqui. Together, they play a round of NYC-themed pop culture trivia, and we hear a clip from one of their recent episodes (featuring The OC OG's Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke!) Check out Not Over It wherever you get your podcasts, new episodes every Tuesday!
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19 min
April 20, 2021 NYC Trivia With Julia Fox and Bartender Ivy Mix, Harlem With Tren'ness Woods-Black, the Dive Behind the "Pickleback"
In this episode, host Wil Fulton plays NYC trivia with actress, model, and overall excellent human Julia Fox (Uncut Gems); bartender Ivy Mix (Leyenda, Fiasco!) tests her NYC bar knowledge; Tren'ness Woods-Black (Sylvia's Restaurant, Worn Stories) tells us about her "village," Harlem; the owners of Shelsky’s bicker about bagels and Brooklyn; Em Pineda aka the Hungry Domican explains why the Bronx is underrated; Joe DiStefano gives us a quick tour of Queens. Plus: the owner of Bushwick Country Club tells us how the pickleback was invented, we learn about the history of the legendary Rao's, and everyone loves the Staten Island Ferry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45 min
April 13, 2021 Why Sex Is Better In Hotels, Young Swingers Week Isn't For Everyone, and More Sexy Stuff
In this episode of Thrillist EXXXplorers, a sex therapist tells us why sex is usually better in hotels/on vacation; young swingers week in Jamaica wasn't as fun as one writer imagined; Margaret and Corey from A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour visit America’s seediest and most dramatic “sex hotels;” two Thrillist staffers use dating apps abroad; a man is possibly peed on. NSFW!
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45 min
April 06, 2021 Tequila w. Guy Fieri & Sammy Hagar, How to Drink in Seoul, Our Favorite Cities for Craft Beer
On this booze-centric episode, host Wil Fulton has a conversation with Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar about their new Reposado tequila, and how they became (best) friends. Thrillist contributor Diane Sooyeon Kang gives us a play-by-play account of a “typical” night out in Seoul, South Korea. Thrillist Senior Cities Editor Meredith Heil tells us about some of her favorite craft beer cities (and states!) in the country.
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40 min
March 30, 2021 Traveling With a Disability: Why Flying With a Wheelchair Sucks, How to Experience a New Place Without Sight, and the World's First Fully Accessible Theme Park
In this episode, host Wil Fulton profiles Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first theme park built with full accessibility for all guests in mind; Writer Tony Giles, aka "Tony the Traveller," talks about visiting 150 countries (and all 50 states) as a blind and partially deaf individual; Karin Willison of FreeWheelin' Travel speaks on what it's like to travel cross-country while using a wheelchair, why she prefers not to fly, and how hotel chains and restaurants can become more accessible.
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42 min
March 23, 2021 Minneapolis–Saint Paul: Hmong Food with Yia Vang, Music at 1st Ave, Coffee, Booze, and Target
In this episode ,host Wil Fulton speaks with Thrillist Senior Staff Writer and Twin Cities native Dustin Nelson, who explains why the Twin Cities area is one of the most underappreciated destinations in America. We also hear from chef Yia Vang (Union Hmong Kitchen), the wildly talented Nur-D, journalist Dara Grumdahl-Moskowitz (MSP Magazine), Ashley Ryan from 1st Avenue, and chef Jamal Hashi. Special thanks to the Frogtown Curling Club. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37 min
March 16, 2021 Ken Burns + Lynn Novick on Ernest Hemingway and Travel, Eddie Huang on 'Boogie' and Finding Great Restaurants
On this episode, host Wil Fulton hears from legendary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their upcoming three-part film Hemingway (premiering April 5th on PBS). They share insight on Hemingway as a travel writer, detail some of Hemingway's favorite locations around the world, and discuss how the author captured the experience of being an American abroad. Plus, author, chef, and writer/director Eddie Huang talks about his new filmBoogie (in theaters now!), how he finds great restaurants on the road, and eating lobster tail at a Miami strip club…. among other things.
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42 min
March 09, 2021 Why We Love Our National Parks (and You Should, Too)
This episode celebrates some of the (many) things we love about our National Parks. Writer and filmmaker Dayton Duncan (TheNational Parks: America's Best Idea) details some of the history behind the National Parks, and his most memorable filming experiences; Sarana Riggs, member of the Navajo Nation, speaks on the Indigenous roots of Grand Canyon National Park and the ongoing work Grand Canyon Trust does to preserve this legacy; Lauren Gay, aka Outdoorsy Diva, shares some of her favorite National Park experiences and some helpful tips for novices; Matt and Brad from Hello Ranger talk about the bats at Carlsbad, the best National Parks to bring your dog, and much more. Oh, and here's a link to Thrillist Caravan (the trip we mention at the end of the show!)
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42 min

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