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This is a special episode that goes out to my fellow Podcaster Keb who claims we never talk about Baseball! The Field of Dreams Corn Field “If you build it, he will come.” In this penultimate episode Scott travels to the rolling cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa. We explore the Lansing family farm, where a Hollywood film crew transformed a patch of agriculture into the world’s most famous baseball di...

Episode R: Seeing Seven States at Rock City "See Rock City" isn't just a barn slogan—it’s a destination. Scott follows the signs to Lookout Mountain to walk the Swing-A-Long bridge and see if you really can see seven states from one cliff. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: h...

Episode Q: The Grey Ghost – Life (and Death) on the Queen Mary She carried 16,000 soldiers at once during WWII and is now permanently docked in Long Beach. Scott explores the Art Deco luxury and the famously haunted Room B340 of this legendary ocean liner. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For...

Episode P: The Desert Mirage of Prada Marfa A high-end boutique in the middle of a West Texas wasteland? Scott visits the art installation that features 20 left-footed shoes and zero employees to find out what it says about our obsession with brands. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Trave...

Episode O: Chained to the Earth – The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Built of cedar and cypress and anchored to the ground with iron chains, this St. Augustine landmark is a miracle of survival. Scott takes us inside the classroom that survived 200 years of Florida hurricanes. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL...

Episode N: The Neon Boneyard – Where Vegas Signs Go to Glow When the lights go out on the Vegas Strip, the signs go to the Neon Museum. Scott walks through 250 iconic pieces of Sin City history to find out why these retired neon giants are still buzzing. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For T...

Episode M: Defying Gravity at The Mystery Spot In the Santa Cruz redwoods, water flows uphill and people lean at 45-degree angles. Scott attempts to uncover the truth behind the 150-foot "anomaly" that has baffled tourists since 1939. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https:...

Episode L: Lucy the Elephant – The Jersey Shore’s Oldest Resident She’s six stories tall and older than the Statue of Liberty. Scott visits Margate, NJ, to climb inside Lucy the Elephant, a landmark built to sell real estate that became a national treasure. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS Fo...

Episode K: The Timber Ghost – Knight’s Ferry Bridge California has more than just modern tech; it has the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi. Scott travels back to 1863 to explore this wooden marvel that survived the Gold Rush and the great floods. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS...

Episode J: The Jolly Green Giant’s Minnesota Home Standing 55 feet tall with a size 78 shoe, the Green Giant is more than just a vegetable icon. Scott explores the small-town spirit of Blue Earth, MN, and why we’re still obsessed with roadside giants. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Trav...

Episode I: A Sanctuary on the Line – The International Peace Garden At the exact center of North America, there is a garden where borders don't exist. Scott walks the line between the US and Canada to see the floral clock and the 9/11 memorial that unites two nations. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF O...

Episode H: The Impossible House on the Rock A 218-foot "Infinity Room" hanging over a cliff and a 200-foot sea monster. Scott takes you inside Wisconsin’s most surreal architectural maze to find out where the house ends and the dream begins. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes:...

Episode G: The Garden of Eden’s Concrete Secrets In Lucas, Kansas, a Civil War veteran built a 113-ton cement wonderland of political and biblical statues. Scott shares the story of Samuel Dinsmoor, who loved his creation so much, he never left—literally. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For...

Episode F: Four States, One Foot – The Four Corners Is it possible to be in four places at once? Scott visits the Navajo Nation to stand at the intersection of AZ, NM, CO, and UT, and debunks the myths about whether this famous marker is actually in the "wrong" place. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF O...

Episode E: North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway One man, 32 miles of road, and 157,000 pounds of scrap metal. Scott explores how the world’s largest scrap metal sculptures saved a small town from disappearing off the map. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https://nailedittravel....

Episode D: Sleeping in a Giant Beagle Scott heads to Cottonwood, Idaho, to visit "Sweet Willy," a 30-foot-tall dog that doubles as a hotel. Learn about the chainsaw artists who turned a "ruff" idea into one of the world’s most famous roadside stays. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel...

Episode C: Carhenge – Detroit Steel Meets Druid Style Who needs ancient England when you have Western Nebraska? Scott takes us to Alliance to see 38 vintage automobiles painted grey and buried trunk-first to mimic the world’s most famous monolith. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Q...

Episode B: Sticky Business at Bubblegum Alley San Luis Obispo is home to a 70-foot-long alleyway covered in two million pieces of chewed DNA. Gross? Maybe. Iconic? Absolutely. Scott discusses why this neon-colored coral reef of gum is a must-see piece of communal folk art. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL...

Episode A: The Mystery of America’s Stonehenge Deep in the woods of New Hampshire lies a 4,000-year-old mystery. Is it an ancient astronomical calendar, or a colonial-era prank? Scott explores the 4.5-ton "Sacrificial Stone" and why this New England enigma belongs on your bucket list. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and coll...

🎙️ Episode 11: The Slow Rail Revival (Luxury on Tracks) In 2026, "getting there" is no longer the boring part. The Slow Rail Revival has turned train travel into the ultimate luxury status symbol. From the "Land-Cruising" sleeper trains of Japan to the new sleeper routes across Europe and North America, we discuss why the glamor of the rails is back—and why traveling at 60mph is better than 600mph...

🎙️ Episode 12: Wrap-Up & The Anti-Trend In our series finale, we look at the most important trend of all: The Anti-Trend. As 91% of travelers say the "mainstream" is over, we wrap up our 2026 forecast by discussing how to ignore the hype and find the trip that actually matters to you. Scott Showalter recaps the season and leaves you with the ultimate guide to traveling with intention in the ye...

🎙️ Episode 10: The Ancestral Pull (Genealogy Journeys) Who are you, and where did you come from? In 2026, DNA kits aren't just for curiosity—they are the starting point for "Ancestral Pull" travel. We look at the rise of "Roots Tourism," where families travel to remote villages to find the exact house their great-grandparents left behind, turning a vacation into a deep-tissue healing of the family...

🎙️ Episode 7: High-Tech, High-Empathy Logistics We have the tech, now we need the heart. In 2026, the industry is moving toward "High-Empathy Logistics." This isn't just about AI chatbots; it’s about predictive tech that knows your flight is delayed before you do and has a hotel voucher and a sympathetic human waiting on the line. Scott Showalter discusses how the best travel companies are using d...

🎙️ Episode 9: Digital Detox 2.0 (The Analog Revival) The original Digital Detox was about "turning off." Digital Detox 2.0 is about "tuning in." In 2026, travelers are seeking out "Dead Zones" where Wi-Fi doesn't exist by design. Scott Showalter explores the rise of handwriting retreats, vinyl-only hotels, and why we’re finally ready to leave the phone in the safe and look at the view with our own...

🎙️ Episode 8: Dignified Pet Travel (The VIPaw Treatment) In 2026, pets aren't just "allowed"—they are celebrated. From dedicated "Pet-First" airline cabins to hotels offering AI-monitored "Smart Stays" for dogs, the Dignified Pet Travelmovement is booming. We dive into the new regulations and luxury services making it possible to take your best friend across the globe without the stress. What to b...