On this edition of The Last Empty Places on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome back author and adventurer Peter Stark — the mind behind The Last Empty Places.

This week’s journey takes a chilling turn as Peter explores the grim history and cultural context of cannibalism across America’s forgotten frontiers. From survival stories to moral boundaries tested in isolation, Peter unpacks what these tales reveal about human nature, fear, and endurance.

Known for weaving together history, geography, and storytelling, Peter’s insights help us see these “empty” places not just as landscapes — but as mirrors of who we are.

Learn more about Peter Stark and his work:

https://www.peterstarkauthor.com/

Follow Peter Stark on social media:

Instagram: / peterstark_adventure_historian

Facebook: / peterwstark

Twitter: / starkadventurer

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Join hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio for a conversation with acclaimed author and adventurer Peter Stark about his book “The Last Empty Places.” Stark takes us on a journey through the overlooked and out-of-the-way corners of America — places many have driven through, but few have truly paused to appreciate.

Building on last month’s discussion of “How to Get Lost and Why It’s Important,” Stark explores how the wild, empty spaces of the U.S. connect us to history, reflection, and the deeper meaning of travel. Whether you’re a long-haul trucker rolling across America or an adventurer seeking the unknown, this conversation will inspire you to look at the open road in a whole new way.

Learn more about Peter Stark: https://www.peterstarkauthor.com/

Instagram: / peterstark_adventure_historian

Facebook: / peterwstark

Twitter: / starkadventurer

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Road Gang Radio hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome back friend of the show, adventurer and author Peter Stark (The Last Empty Places), to explore America’s overlooked landscapes and forgotten navigation skills.

Topic Highlights:

Do we still need the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) in today’s GPS-driven world?

How did early explorers know where they were without modern technology?

Could you navigate a long-haul trip using an astrolabe?

A look at America’s last empty places—those out-of-the-way stops many truckers pass through but rarely get to appreciate.

Learn more about Peter Stark:

Website: peterstarkauthor.com

Instagram: @peterstark_adventure_historian

Facebook: Peter W. Stark

Twitter/X: @StarkAdventurer

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Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...

Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro...

We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...

Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...