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Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

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Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast, "Journeys of Discovery," is a regular segment on the weekly KCBX program "Issues & Ideas." Tom's interviews are recorded live on location across America and around the world and showcase the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. Tom covers nouns and verbs: people, places, things, and action — everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the "real" Santa Claus in the Arctic. His feature, recorded live at Harland & Wolfe Shipyards in Belfast N...

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KCBX

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Hunt for Red October’s Morro Bay connection 05.07.2026

A visit with Larry Newland at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum where he shares insights about the Navy rescue submarine and other nautical artifacts on display. We’ll also visit with four former Naval crew members who served aboard the rescue submarine DSRV Avalon.

Teddy’s—one of America’s last Chitlin Circuit Juke Joints 28.06.2026

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Louisiana's East Baton Rouge Parish, in the outback near the village of Zachary at the legendary Teddy’s Juke Joint.

Showcasing locally produced culinary offerings at Paso Robles’ Ava Hotel 22.06.2026

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at the Ava Hotel in downtown Paso Robles for a conversation with Consulting Chef Julien Asseo and Executive Chef Casey.

The Ava Hotel—indulgence in the heart of downtown Paso Robles, California 15.06.2026

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Paso Robles, California at the new luxury resort hotel, The Ava Hotel, located in the heart of downtown.

Producing world-class olive oil in Templeton, California 08.06.2026

Vic Roberts from Victor Hugo Winery followed by Clotilde and Yves Julien founders of Olea Farms in Templeton, California talk what defines “first press” olive oil, how to tell if it’s fresh, and cooking with olive oil.

Templeton wine producer’s 47 harvests and the industry’s challenges 05.06.2026

Vic Roberts, owner of Victor Hugo Winery on El Pomar Road in Templeton, California, shares insights about his decades as a passionate grower and producer of award-winning wines and the current challenges facing the wine industry.

Adaptive regenerative cattle grazing at Camp San Luis Obispo 30.05.2026

Eric Czaja, a US Army Special Forces Major leads Monterey, California’s Naval Postgraduate School’s Regenerative Grazing Open Air Lab on 2,500 acres at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA.

Discover historic 1950s motor-court motel and classic Hot Springs beer 29.05.2026

Reporting from Hot Springs, Arkansas, correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with innkeeper Andie Roberts at her historic motor-court motel, followed by a fascinating conversation with Rose Schweikhart at her super-popular Superior Bathhouse Brewery, located in the heart of historic Bathhouse Row.

Hot Springs Arkansas’ Kollective Coffee and fine Italian dining 25.05.2026

Associate Producer & host Jillian Parks reports from Hot Springs Arkansas for an exploration of Kollective Coffee & Tea, followed by a visit with Sascia Marchesi. He’s the Michelin star chef at J&S Italian Villa diner.

Hot Springs’ Garvan Gardens, Crystal mining and award-winning Sake 21.05.2026

Discover the unique array of enchanting activities and destinations in Hot Springs, Arkansas with your host Associate Producer Jillian Parks reporting live on location.

Milo & Egbert’s Hotel San Luis Obispo doggie getaway 18.05.2026

Discover indulgent Hotel SLO doggie getaways that support Woods Humane Society

Selinger brothers’ On The End movie filmed in Montauk, Long Island 07.05.2026

Selinger brothers’ On The End movie filmed in Montauk, Long Island

A conversation with April X producer & videographer filmed in Romania 06.05.2026

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a visit with Lavinia Postolache, Executive Producer, actress and Nathan Haugaard Director of Photography about their newly released movie April X.

Cambria filmmakers score with The Strawberry 03.05.2026

Join the Plummer Brothers, Carlos and Kyle as they share fascinating insights about their incredible journey as Cambria, California based filmmakers and their new award-winning flick, The Strawberry.

Hot Springs Arkansas’ legendary Arlington Hotel & the Gangster Museum 02.05.2026

A visit at the historic Arlington Hotel and the Gangster Museum of America in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Screenwriters share their journey crafting This Tempting Madness 29.04.2026

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a conversation about the newly released movie, This Tempting Madness with Jennifer E. Montgomery, Director, Writer, Producer and Andrew M. Davis, Producer, Writer and Cinematographer.

Hollywood flick How to Date Again filmed on Central Coast 25.04.2026

A conversation with producer Matt Flanders about his creative journey and filming on location in Morro Bay and the Madonna Inn.

Exploring historic Hot Springs, Arkansas 25.04.2026
Ybor City, Tampa’s legendary Cuban-cigar history 18.03.2026

Our Associate Producer Jillian Parks shares Austin based writer, Jennifer Simonson’s tales of Ybor City’s Cuban connection

Confederate defense of Mobile Bay, Alabama—exploring Fort Gaines today 16.03.2026

A best-of-the best podcast from the Journeys of Discovery archives recorded on-location at Fort Gaines, Alabama.

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