Travel Oddities

Join Brett and Harley as they attempt to uncover the mystery of the “Beast of Bladenboro, NC. an oddity like no other. Is it a bear,panter,bobcat or someother blood sucking foul beast that crushes it’s victims’ skulls,eats there tongues and sucks their blood dry. One things for sure is it’s not a MANATEE. what creature would prompt thousands of hunters to come to this sleepy town in North Carolina in the mid 1950’s. Perhaps Julian “Tater” Shaw can shed some light onthis dark cryptid tale. Travel to the tiny town of Bladenboro and enjoy the best fried chicken around. IN THE NEWS…. I’ll have the Yuengling Brew with my yoga please… Beer YOGA is the latest fad on the way up and seems to be catching on. Brett doesnt want to be as sick as a downward dog in the process. Subscribe, Rate and Review us on ITunes Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Google Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Stitcher Beast of Bladenboro – Wiki Huff Post Beer Yoga News More Beastly info Diamond Dave’s Grub Beast Fest

Brett and Harley try not to be crushed by America’s Stonehenge, as they dodge the tolls in their travels to Salem, NH. Salem New Hampshire, also known as the other Salem may hold one of the most mysterious oddities so far. What is this rock formation on the shire? Is it a work of Native art or did it have more sinister uses from early Irish settlers? Perhaps our guest, David Goudsward can shed some light-hearted humor on this and enlighten us on the real story behind one of America’s most mysterious stone structures. In the news we discuss a Bond like gadget to avoid tolls and the grave consequences of not paying your tolls in Florida. Let’s just say, the death penalty sounds better. Brett’s Top 5 facts you didn’t know about New Hampshire. Why it is imperative that you get in “the club” when you are visiting Maddie’s Bagels in Salem. Just ask for Val. All this and more on this episode of the Travel Oddities Podacast. Subscribe, Rate and Review us on ITunes Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Google Play Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Stitcher Dave Goudsward’s website – Go there and buy the things StoneHenge USA America’s Stonehenge the wiki Canobie Lake Park the wiki Maddie’s Bagels & Eatery News from UPI

Join Brett and Harley as they go on another whirlwind adventure or could it be an actual Vortex created by Brett’s profound knowledge of Native American culture or is it pronounced Indian American stay tuned to find out. The Travel Oddities boys research Aztalan, Wi ; Where the Smithsonian hides all the giant skeletons in the closet. What are the significance of these mounds and why can’t Harley sound out Az-Tul-an. All of these mysteries and more… Including the truth about Russian’s hacking the election. Plus Brett`really cutsthe cheese on the Wisconsin Top 5. Give us a Review on ITunes Rate us on Google Play Give us some stars on Stitcher Ghostly Wisconsin Vortex Wisconsin Aztalan State Park Jefferson Wiki AzMac News

Brett and Harley discuss all that was disgusting with 2016, and our plans for the Travel Oddities Podcast in 2017. This episode is way off of our normal format, but it was fun and we talked about you. Subscribe, Rate and Review us on ITunes Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Google Play Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Stitcher Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping here.

Brett and Harley boldly go where Brett has “Tribble Trouble” and succumbs to the”Wrath of Kahn” on a “Voyage ” to Riverside, Iowa the future birthplace of James T. Kirk for “Generations” to come. It’s the “Last Frontier” for Captain Kirk in his wiley youth. To Brett this is ” The Undiscovered Country” where Star Trek facts are his “Nemesis”. As always Brett’s mind goes ” Into Darkness ” and we all know he goes “Beyond” the barriers of the logical. This show has everything but “The Search for Spock”. Trekkie heads will explode and unite in “Insurrection” as we set course to travel to an oddity of cosmic proportions and Contact with the local inhabitants violates the Primary Directive. In the news we cover an Uber clarical error. We beam you to Riverside and the Amana Colonies to enjoy festivals and a dichotomy of technologies. Murphy’s law says if something can go wrong it will, but not at Murphy’s Bar and Grill(poetry). Meet us in shuttle bay one for some serious fun! Subscribe, Rate and Review us on ITunes Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Google Play Subscribe, Rate and Review us on Stitcher Atlas Obscura on Riverside Riverside, IA Wiki Murphy’s Bar and Grill Facts about Iowa Trek Fest Amana Colonies Uber News Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping here.

Go into the light of the Silent Majesty of a winter’s night with Harley and Brett as they get lost in the magic of Christmas in Chickasha Oklahoma’s Christmas light spectactular; The Festival of Lights. Twas the night before Monday and all through the park ; neither Brett nor Harley had so much as a scarf. They froze like pros and snapped great photos all the while not feeling their toses, fingers or noses.They dashed to the car that wasnt that far and pissed moaned all the way home. In The News- A Crocodile Hunter Christmas… On the 13th day of Christmas my true love gave to me an Australian pit viper in my Christmas Tree. Let’s Eat!-Brandy, Burger’s, Barry’s and Buscuits oh my! J&W Grill is the pefrect breakfast stop.. Gravy makes everything better…TRUST ME! Muscle Car Ranch – ITunes – Google Play – Travel OK – Muscle Car Ranch – News – J&W Grill Music – Christmas is All Aound

Hop in the pickup with Harley,Brett, and Josh and “head” on down to Bobby Mackey’s Music world in Wilder, KY. Where they have a date at Hell’s Gate. Heads will roll and blood will spill as they attempt to uncover the mystery surrounding this infamous haunt. This haunted honky tonk offers more spirits than a bottle of Kentucky Bourbon. Ghostly cowboys, pregnant poltergeists, and guy named COOOOOORAL. Can you hang with the legend or will you end up on the killing floor. Brett sends out a heartfelt apology to Kentuckians around the world and promises not to do that “one thing EVER again” In The News- There is SNOW in the forecast. Fishermen reel in a Kilo of Blow and immediately test it for quality assurance. We have audio of the Disco Dust recovery and all the deets of the deep Sea Booger Sugar rescue. – ITunes – Google Play – Bobby Mackey’s Wiki – Wilder Wiki – Mackey’s Spooky Stories – News – Defense against Ghosts – Elsinore Castle – Grub – Music by Brain Bags – Music by Hall & Oates

Pitch a tent and tip -toe through Boggy Creek with Brett and Harley as they travel to Fauke Arkansas with a Beast of an Oddity and thats just the Monster Mart. On this weeks episode we visit Fauke, Arkansas and investigate the story behind the 1972 cult classic “The Boggy Creek Monster” with the man who literally wrote the book on the ‘The Beast” with “The Beast of Boggy Creek “.Crypto legend, author, producer and musician ; Lyle Blackburn. Gather around the campfire as Lyle takes you on a guided tour of Fauke and tells you what stories inspired him as a child and what stories still give him the chills to this very day. We talk about how a little hole in the wall Oddity shop became a “Monster Quest” of a road trip destination. So pack up the Henderson’s and strap in for the long haul…. Cause Travel Oddities snagged Lyle Blackburn Ya’ll. Our news story this week comes from Futurism Magazine. Can scientists generate power that will last long after the robots have taken over? Are Nuclear Diamonds actually forever? Researchers from some fancy college with two names seem to think so. What The Actual Fauke!? If you’re planning your next trip on a tankful Lyle puts his “Beastly” reputation on the line with everything from the best burger to best donut in town. Not to mention the Monster of all Marts….Monster Mart. PUP TENTS BEWARE!!! Plenty of primitive campsites in the Fauke and Boggy Creek areas there aren’t many places for lodging so roughing it is the order of the day. So Heed the Beasts call and beware of Nightfall. Lest we forget the Arkansas Top 5. More fun facts about Arkansas than Bigfoot can shake a stick at. Brett’s personal favorite’s no less Brett attempts to channel his inner Matthew Mac….AGAIN… All this and and a bag of Big foot Scat on this episode of Travel Oddities – ITunes – Google Play – Fouke Monster Wiki – Monster Mart – Lyle Blackburn’s Page – Bigfoot Defense

We are hopping a train, and Brett and Harley already look like hobos, cause we are all taking the Heartland Flyer to Lake Worth, TX! On this week’s episode, we travel south of the red river to check out The Lake Worth Goatman. This oddity has it’s roots in the 60s. Whether you love the outdoors, goatmen, satyrs, Mathew McConaughey, goatwomen or Krampus, this episode has it all. This episode starts with “according to legend” and ends in Brett trying to kill another crptid. We have a news stories on this episode about a Krampus. The story is from The UK Sun, so you know it will be cool. If you are planning a trip to Texas, these are just a few other activities that you might be interested in checking out: Fort Worth Science and History Museum. Addy’s Grill – On Lake Worth Blvd in Lake Worth near Lake Worth Lake and just south of Fort Worth…and the food sounds great. Brett’s top 5 things you didn’t know about how Brett forgot to do his top 5 list. All this and more on episode 54 of the Travel Oddities Podcast. Love us on ITunes – Lake Worth Monster Wiki – Defense against Goat(men)s – Goat News? – NBC Goatman News – Lake Worth Texas Wiki – Ft. Worth Science Museum – Addy’s Grill – Scary Goatman Story

Pump the brakes on the family truckster, and let Brett and Harley have the way back seat, cause we are all going on a road trip to Eureka Springs, AR! On this week’s episode, we travel to the Ozark Mountains to check out The Haunted Crescent Hotel. Named the most haunted hotel in all of America. Whether you love the outdoors, ghosts, spirits, shopping, mountains or millionaire inventors that create “cures, this place has it all. The Crescent Hotel has been on Ghost Hunters, SyFy, the Travel Channel and many more. Don’t wear your roller skates on this trip….its all hills. We have a news stories on this episode about a Chinese man with an ear growing out of his arm. The story is from “DunyNews” and covers a crazy operation. If you are planning a trip to Arkansas, these are just a few other activities that you might be interested in checking out: May Festival of the Arts – A month long celebration of the Arts in Eureka. The Eureka Sprins Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza – A New Orleans-style celebration that lasts over a month! Devito’s of Eureka Springs – Great Italian food! Brett’s top 5 things you didn’t know about Akansas list. All this and more on episode 53 of the Travel Oddities Podcast. Give us some stars! Chinese Arm-Ear News Google Play – Give us some “thumbs”? Crescent’s Website Crescent Facebook Defense Against the Dork Arts Devito’s

Load all of your sister-wives in the minivan, but save room for Brett and Harley, cause we are going on a trip to Richfield, UT! On this week’s episode, we travel to Fishlake National Forest to check out Pando the Giant. Named one of the forty wonders of America. Whether you love the outdoors, Bigfoot, Skinwalkers, the fae, druids or Wiccans, this place has it all. Pando is a tree that could be a million years old and covers over one hundred acres. Please don’t carve Becky loves Bruce on this tree…..Brett’s skull will explode. We have a news stories on this episode about a Bulgarian mystic/psychic with an 85% success rate on her predictions. The story is from “Alltime Conspiracies” and covers some striking predictions about the election and aliens. If you are planning a trip to Utah, these are just a few other activities that you might be interested in checking out: The Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival- Occurs every July 4th weekend. You can enjoy balloon rides, a carnival, craft fair, fireworks and a parade. Steve’s Steakhouse sounds like a sure thing, plus they have Cow Pie! Brett’s top 5 things you didn’t know about Utah list. All this and more on episode 52 of the Travel Oddities Podcast. Give us some ITunes love! Quick Description Wiki Fox13 Steve’s Steakhouse BFRO Story News

Climb into your carriage, because we have a headless horseman of an oddity on this weeks episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast! Harley and Brett travel to St. Helens, OR to check out Halloweentown. Vincent Price would roll over in his grave if he knew about this place. Whether you want to experience the movie, Halloweentown, in person, spend 31 days celebrating Halloween or if you just have a NEED to be here, this place has it all. This place is so awesome and every day in October is filled with Halloween activities. We like places that are off the beaten path, and the St. Helens is a small town with a big secret. We discuss the history of this locale and what you need to know if you are going to get your fill of the festivities….oh and this is our one year anniversary…how cool is that? Our news story, from the Huffington Post covers the best cities to live in if you want to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. Are you living in the right place? Brett’s top 5 things you didn’t know about Oregon list. We also discuss the best restaurant in St. Helens. All this and more on this Halloween edition of the Travel Oddities Podcast. ITunes HalloweenTown’s Facebook Page About the Festival St. Helens, OR – Wiki Zombie News Grub

Lace up your climbing shoes, cause we a scaling a mountain of an oddity with Brett and Harley on this trip to a spiritual icon! On this week’s episode, we travel to Hulett, WY to check out the Devil’s Tower. Richard Dreyfus might make a return visit from the stars to hear about the Devil’s Tower they don’t want you to know about. Whether you want to experience nature in all her glory, take part in a traditional vision quest or if you just have a NEED to be here(and you are out of mashed potatoes), this place has it all. This place is so awesome, it has at least a dozen different names. We like places that are off the beaten path, and the Devil’s Tower does not disappoint. As the first national monument ever, this place is steeped in history and mystery. We discuss the history of this locale and what you need to know if you are going to make the trek….oh and this is our 50th episode…how cool is that? Our news story, from the UK mirror covers a 250,000 year old piece of aluminum. Is this proof that aliens have visited us in the past, or that humanity was once more advanced than we have been lead to beleive? If you are planning a trip to Wyoming, these are just a few other activities that you might be interested in checking out: Rogue’s Gallery – 155 Main Street Hwy 24, Hulett, WY 82720 – Studio of Western Artist Bob Coronato and a Gallery of Fine Art along with a Museum and Gallery of 19th Century American Indian items, Beadwork and weapons. The 4th of July Fireworks Display at Devils Tower. Don’t miss “Ride a Horse, Feed a Cowboy,” an annual celebration in September, when locals ride their horses into town, followed by live music, branding buildings, poker tournament, and rodeo. Brett’s top 5 things you didn’t know about Wyoming list. We also discuss the best restaurant in Hulett. We have an new ODD Challenge brought to us by our favorite Viking. All this and more on episode 50 of the Travel Oddities Podcast. Rate and Review us on ITunes Devil’s Tower Devil’s Tower Wiki Ancient UFO News Google Maps Rogue’s Gallery Hulett Festivals Ponderosa Cafe Blurry Photos Expanded Perspectives

Back in Oklahoma, so saddle up the horses for this trip with Brett and Harley as they take you to the mountains of Oklahoma! On this week’s episode, we travel to Lawton, OK to check out the Parallel Forest. There are ghosts in these here mountains. If you’ve been to the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma, you’ve encountered picturesque scenery, waterfalls, rugged terrain and diverse wildlife. Outside of the hauntings, you might also run into some Satan worshipers or some random witches….or that is how the story goes. This oddity hidden away in a scenic location is a must. Our news story is foul and not made for t.v. If you are planning a trip to Lawton, these are just a few other activities that you might be interested in checking out: Holy City of the Wichitas Mount Scott Quanah Parker Lake Wichita Mountains Scenic Byway Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Trail System Charon’s Garden Trail We found a rustic little restaurant that you can top-off in after you scour the countryside for demons. All this and more on episode 49 of the Travel Oddities Podcast. Give us some ITunes stars! Swear News Parallel Forest back story Google Maps Lawton Wiki

On a very special episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast, we reflect on the trials and tribulations of clowns……bwahahahah. Harley has contracted ebola bird flu and sounds like he has been gargling glass. Brett decided that was the perfect opportunity to take the podcast out into the woods and dress it up and scare the hell out of the neighbor kids. Enjoy because Harley will probably never let this happen again!