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Thrillist Explorers episodes

December 08, 2020 Los Angeles: Thai Town, Food + Hip Hop, and Angelyne
Helicopter journalist Stu Mundel gives us a bird's eye view of L.A.; Thrillist contributor Keisha Raines visits restaurants name-dropped in her favorite hip hop songs to see if rappers give good food recs; Producer Gabrielle Williot takes a drive with L.A. icon Angelyne the Billboard Queen; Thrillist Staff Writer Kat Thompson and her Mom visit some of their favorite places to eat in Thai Town; Thrillist LA Editor Danielle Dorsey speaks with Host Wil Fulton about her favorite bars, neighborhoods, and her Tarot-aided predictions for 2021.
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53 min
December 01, 2020 The Pros and Cons of Living in a Very Famous House
Host Wil Fulton dives deep into the small, picturesque town of Astoria, Oregon, where hundreds of thousands of "movie tourists" have turned landmarks from theGoonies into bona fide attractions, much to the chagrin of the woman who currently occupies the iconic home featured in the film; Thrillist Staff Writer Emma Stefansky interviews two Pennsylvania real estate agents tasked with selling an infamously creepy house from Silence of the Lambs; Producer Mia Faske wonders "who actually lives in San Francisco's legendary Painted Ladies?" and then finds someone who actually does.
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44 min
November 24, 2020 Chicago: Booze, Hot Dogs, and Billy Goats
Grab your bottle of Malort, stuff your pockets with sausage, and act like the Cubs just won the World Series: on today's episode, we're eating (and drinking) our way through the Second City. Comedian and writer Ashley Ray joins Thrillist host Wil Fulton for a round of Chicago bar-themed trivia; Actor/Director Ravi Patel shares a story about his Chicago roots and his love/hate relationship with the Bears; producer Mia Faske risks being roasted by the legendary manager of the Weiner's Circle; Food Network's Jeff Mauro and his sister Emily Mauro host a "Mauro Family Last Supper" full of iconic Chicago dishes; Thrillist Executive Travel Editor Keller Powell details some of her favorite spots in Chicago to eat, drink, and stay. While you're here, check out Thrillist Chicago, and please remember to stay safe and support local businesses in any way you can! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43 min
November 17, 2020 Planes, Trains, and... Lawnmowers
Our season three premiere profiles individuals who traveled great distances in very unusual ways. Host Wil Fulton has the story of the wildest reality show you've definitely never heard of: a cross country lawnmower race that put its contestants' fate in the hands of complete strangers and tested the generosity of Americans. Comedian Tony Hawks details his adventures hitchhiking around Ireland with a mini-fridge (including how he got laid in a dog house… thanks in large part to the fridge). Doug and Arne, who hold the current "Cannonball Run" record, detail how they drove from New York City to Los Angeles in just over 25 hours without getting pulled over. And to start things off, Wil conducts an interview while jogging with Rob Pope, an English veterinarian who ran across the country several times in tribute to his favorite American movie (hint: Tom Hanks).
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44 min
August 20, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: "Binging with Babish" on the Best Food Movies, Working as a Line Cook, and (Big) Plans for the Future
If you've been on the Internet over the past four years, chances are you've seen Andrew Rae. His series "Binging With Babish," in which Andrew recreates iconic foods from television and film history (everything from Krabby Patties to Kevin's chili from the Office), has 7.6 million YouTube followers, and has inspired several spinoff series. In this episode, Rae (aka Babish) himself calls into the pod to talk about his favorite food moments in film history, his one (disastrous) shift as a line cook, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46 min
August 13, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Best Movies (and Shows) For People Who Love Food
Is Ratatouille the best food movie ever? Should you be tuning into Padma Lakshmi's new food/travel show on Hulu? Why does the animated food in Studio Ghibli movies look so damn good? In this CROSSOVER episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Thrillist Senior Entertainment Editor Leanne Butkovic and Food Staff Writer Kat Thompson to talk about the best food movies of all time, the best food moments in movie history, food-centric shows you can stream right now, the video game with the best food, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47 min
August 06, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Best Road Trip Stories Ever (Fake Kidnappings, Spontaneous Combustion, and More)
As the (much-overused) quote goes: it isn't about the destination, it's about the journey. In this episode, we fully embrace this concept by delivering a trio of the wildest, funniest, and most thought-provoking road trip stories we've ever heard, told by the people who lived through them.
Why did a simple childhood prank lead to a highway police chase? How did a fire just spontaneously start inside the car on a coast-to-coast drive (and was there potential foul play involved?) Where did comedian Dave Hill find a cast iron moose statue that he simply had to own? (hint: it was Canada). The answers to all these questions and more await!
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49 min
July 30, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Truckers' Advice for Road Trips, Their Wildest Stories & the Most Scenic Drives
What's the best way to stay alert and safe on a long drive? Where's the most scenic stretch of road in the United States? How many people out there are doing some very, very inappropriate things inside their cars on the morning commute? There's only one group of professionals truly fit to answer these questions (especially that last one): truckers.
On this episode, I call four different truckers on the road to get the answers to these questions and more. You'll hear their expert insight on traveling, some of the wildest stories from their many cross-country jaunts, and overall, get a sense of what it's like to be a trucker in the age of COVID-19. Plus, you'll even learn a little trucker lingo along the way, hoss (they call us non-truckers "four-wheelers," FYI).
Our guests for this episode:
Brian Brase, trucker for the entertainment industry
Kellylynn McLaughlin, Women in Trucking / Schneider
Matt Lee, Bonafide Trucking
Nate, trucker from Michigan
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1 hr 5 min
July 23, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Weirdest Roadside Attractions in the United States
No summer road trip (please social distance, wear a mask, and be smart) would be complete without stops at the Britney Spears Museum, the upside down White House, or the world's largest ball of twine -- and these are just some of the weird roadside attractions host Wil Fulton and Thrilist Senior Travel Editor Andy Kyrza dig up on this episode. Also featured: calls with the man who owns the world's largest ball of paint, the creator behind "The World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things," and the NOLA Tour Guy, who elaborates on Nic Cage's enormous and controversial pyramid tomb.
For more on roadside attractions, check out this article on Thrillist!
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1 hr 11 min
July 16, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: All the Gear (and Advice) You Need For Your First Hiking/Camping Trip
As both social distancing and wanderlust continue to be in full effect, many Americans are deciding to hike and/or camp for the first time -- which is great! What isn't great: so many novice outdoorspeople are woefully unprepared with the knowledge and gear they need to have a safe and enjoyable experience with nature.
So in this episode, Host Wil Fulton is tapping the advice of writer and podcaster Lauren Gay, aka Outdoorsy Diva, and Thrillist editor Alex Robinson. They'll detail the gear you need, the advice you should heed, and also their own personal favorite hiking/camping destinations of all time. You don't have to be a grizzled vet to enjoy the great outdoors this summer (but as it turns out, you probably do have to accept smelling like crap).
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58 min

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