Thrillist Explorers

By iHeartPodcasts and ThrillistSociety & Culture Places & Travel

Thrillist Explorers episodes

July 09, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Our Favorite Summer Blockbusters From Every Decade
On this episode of Thrillist's Best Podcast, the budget is big (not really), the stars have assembled (well, the stars of Thrillist) and the popcorn is ready (this depends on you, to be honest) for our celebration of the summer blockbuster. Host Wil Fulton is joined by Thrillist Entertainment Team icons Esther Zuckerman, Dan Jackson, and John Sellers to break down: The best summer blockbusters of the 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s The origins of the word blockbuster Why Dan likes Miami Vice (the 00s movie, not the 80s show) so much If comedies count as blockbusters When (and maybe more importantly where) we'll be able to see Tenet And much more! Despite not being able to experience summer blockbusters in their natural, theatrical habitat, you'll still find plenty to choose from here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56 min
July 02, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Craft Beer Festival You Can't Miss and the Best Beers to Drink this Summer
Summer might just be the best time to drink great beer (well, it's in a four-way tie with fall, winter, and spring) and on this episode we're speaking with comedians Day Bracey and Ed Bailey, hosts of the Drinking Partners podcast and two of the driving forces behind Fresh Fest, the first black beer festival in America. They tell us about the (amazing) plans for a digital Fresh Fest this year, inclusivity in craft beer, and what they're drinking this summer.
We're also joined by old friend Zach Mack (beer writer, certified cicerone, owner of ABC Beer co.) to talk about his bar reopening in NYC, and his picks for the best beers to drink this summer… as we all could really use a drink right now.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57 min
June 25, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Margaret Cho's Favorite LGBTQ+ Movies, Virtual Pride, and the Best Queer Shows to Stream
In this episode host Wil Fulton is joined by activist, comedian, and general icon Margaret Cho to talk about virtual Pride, her podcast, and why she loves the movie Bound.
Later, he's joined by Thrillist writer Kyler Alvord to talk about the best queer shows to stream right now on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48 min
June 18, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: This D.C. Restaurant Has Hosted Protestors (Including M.L.K.) for 60+ Years
In this episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Virginia Ali, owner of Washington D.C.'s iconic Ben's Chili Bowl, to talk about what she's seen over her 60+ years in business, the similarities between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and the current protests, and what she remembers the most about the Reverend Martin Luther King, one of her "regulars." In the second half of the episode, Wil calls David Cabello, founder and owner of Black and Mobile, the first black-owned food delivery service, on why they only work with black-owned restaurants, how he turned his business idea into (an increasingly successful) reality, and why what they're doing truly matters to the community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45 min
June 11, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Why Silence Is Never an Option for Ben and Jerry's
On this episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Chris Miller, Ben and Jerry's "Activism Manager," to discuss the company's statement on "Dismantling White Supremacy," how Ben and Jerry's has fostered a longstanding culture of activism, and what brands need to consider when making political statements.
In the back half of the episode, Wil talks ice cream with Ben and Jerry's Flavor Guru Eric Fredette, including the creative process of making new flavors, where he finds inspiration, and why you should be using a fork -- not a spoon! -- to eat your next pint.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59 min
May 28, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Disaster Movies You Need to Watch Right Now
If you've been weirdly into movies about widespread disaster, calamity, and mayhem lately -- you are not alone. Recently, Thrillist's Entertainment team put together the definitive list of the best disaster movies of all time, and sat down with host Wil Fulton to discuss:
What defines a "disaster movie" anyway?
Why we want to watch them right now
Armageddon vs Deep Impact, and Volcano vs. Dante's Peak
Why everyone should watch the Core (yes, seriously)
Our hypothetical "dream" disaster movies (featuring killer plants and waves of hot molasses!)
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59 min
May 21, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Tim Chantarangsu (DeLaGhetto) on His Name Change, Why He Loves "Booty," and Send Foodz
In this episode, host Wil Fulton is joined by Timothy Chantarangsu (YouTuber, Wild n' Out, No Chaser podcast) to discuss:
His recent name change, and why he dropped the "DeLaGhetto"
Why he doesn't consider himself a "foodie" (technically)
The lack of Asian male role models he had growing up (except Rufio!)
His favorite Wild n' Out members
If he really likes to eat booty, as much as he says he does.
Check out more of Tim on Thrillist in Acquired Taste
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55 min
May 14, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Why You Should Definitely Learn Your Grandma's Recipes
In this episode, host Wil Fulton learns the enduring value and myriad benefits of learning family recipes, especially those passed down over generations. He speaks with:
Superstar chef Aaron Sanchez on learning to cook from his mother and grandmother, and the ingredients they prefer in their kitchens
Rosella Rago, on her show Cooking with Nonna, and why nonnas are the unsung heroes of the cooking world
Erin Byers Murray and Cindy Wall, two of the women behind Dirty Pages, showcasing the stories and legacies behind so many family recipes.
Kunal Patel, Ria Bhowmick, Kush Parmar on their project Curryageous, dedicated to examining and preserving family recipes and their stories.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55 min
May 07, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: We Found the Best Mother's Day Song of All Time
A couple weeks ago, we sent out an open call for musicians to submit a song about Mothers' Day, in an effort to crown an "official" Mother's Day anthem. (Picture the Monster Mash, but for moms). Our producers sifted through hundreds of submissions (thanks to all who sent something in!) and sussed out a handful of contenders. Host Wil Fulton sat down with his own Mom to try and pick one song that truly spoke to them (spoiler alert: the songs were really good, this was really hard).
Also in this episode, Wi is joined by Entertainment Staff Writer Emma Stefanksy to talk about our favorite moms in film history (much to his own chagrin, Nathan Lane from the Birdcage was disqualified).
It's a true celebration of Motherhood -- listen with your Mom for full effect!
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53 min
April 30, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Definitive Best Order at McDonald's, In-n-Out, and More
This week we're returning to our greasy, drive-through roots by discussing some of our favorite fast food restaurants, and delivering our definitive answers on their best menu items. Thrillist host Wil Fulton is joined by Senior News Editor Tony Merevick and Food Staff Writer Kat Thompson -- the two pillars of Thrillist's esteemed fast food coverage -- to discuss the the MVP (Most Valuable Pickle) in fast food, how to make In-n-Out fries actually taste good, and why the White Castle Impossible Slider might be the most underrated order in fast food.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51 min

About Thrillist Explorers

From the publisher's feed

Travel the world from the comfort of your headphones. New episodes every week. We want to hear your best travel stories! Call into our hotline 1833-Pod-Baby (yes we're serious)