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Episode 149

Did you know Atlantic City has over 100 murals telling the stories of its soul, and most visitors walk right past them?

Atlantic City is one of America's most recognized destinations, but for most people, the story begins and ends with the casinos and the boardwalk. In this episode, I sit down with Kiara Davis, Tourism and Community Affairs Manager for Visit Atlantic City and proud Atlantic City native, to uncover the layers of history, culture, art, and community that make this city so much more than its reputation.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The Orange Loop. Three blocks straight off the Monopoly board that have become the most vibrant and authentic neighborhood in Atlantic City right now, home to local restaurants, an independent music venue, community gardens, and the city's thriving arts scene
• The African American Heritage Museum, founded by Mr. Ralph Hunter through his personal collection and passion for preserving Black history and culture, and why Kiara calls it one of the most powerful places in the city
• The foods you absolutely cannot miss, from the legendary White House Subs to saltwater taffy mixing tips that will completely change how you eat it

Atlantic City is layered, resilient, and full of stories waiting to be discovered. After this conversation, you'll never look at it the same way again.

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Episode 148

What if the beach town you thought you knew was actually the birthplace of rock and roll?

The Wildwoods, New Jersey, have been a Jersey Shore staple for generations, but there's so much more to this five-mile island than boardwalk rides and saltwater taffy. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Rose, Director of Marketing and PR for the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority, to uncover the layers of history, culture, and architecture that make the Wildwoods truly one of a kind.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why the largest collection of mid-century Doo Wop architecture in the country calls the Wildwoods home, and why even new developers are voluntarily keeping the aesthetic alive
• How the Wildwoods became the birthplace of rock and roll, the Twist, and American Bandstand, and why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame agrees
• The surprising origin story of those iconic tram cars that have been rolling the boardwalk since 1949

The Wildwoods are more than a beach vacation; they're a living, breathing piece of American pop culture history. After this episode, you'll never look at a neon sign the same way again.

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Learn more about what you can see and do in The Wildwoods at https://wildwoodsnj.com/

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Episode 147

What if the best adventures were hiding within 90 miles of home?

This summer, we're trading airports and hotels for day trips, road snacks, and coming home to our own beds every night. Welcome to Day Trip Palooza — a summer series built around one home base, a 90-mile radius, and a whole lot of curiosity about what's been waiting right in our own backyard.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What Day Trip Palooza actually is and why the sweet spot between a staycation and a full-blown vacation might be exactly what you need this summer
• How I research and plan day trips — from QuirkyAndCool.com to Google rabbit holes to Reddit gems that don't show up on the first page of search results
• Where we're headed this summer — Buffalo, East Aurora, Corning, Skaneateles, and wherever the side quests take us

Day trips aren't just a budget-friendly alternative to a big vacation. They're a mindset. And this summer, we're inviting you to come along and maybe plan your own Palooza while you're at it.

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