Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas award-winning NPR podcast, recorded live on-location across America and around the world- showcases the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, and the culinary arts. We cover 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 Northern Ireland, celebrating the centenary of the launch of the Titanic was the recipient of a Best Travel award from Outdoor Writers Association of California.
Healing Lahaina—documentary chronicles community healing through strength
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Healing Lahaina filmmakers at a community screening of their poignant new documentary, Healing Lahaina in conjunction with the 2024 Hawaii International Film Festival.
10/23/2024 • 21 minutes, 16 seconds
Baddeck: The Canadian inland town that defines Cape Breton Island
Canadian based Journeys of Discovery associate producer, Liz Beatty says Nova Scotia may have 13,000 kilometres of coastline but this inland town of Baddeck is a destination not to be missed.
10/10/2024 • 36 minutes
Bison leading the charge with Western Nebraska’s sustainable-ag ranchers
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with cattle and buffalo ranchers in Western Nebraska
10/8/2024 • 15 minutes
Exploring a 2,000 year-old “ancient town” in Sichuan Province, China
Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer and his Chinese interpreter friends reporting from historic 2,000 year-old Pingle fondly dubbed “ancient town”.
10/3/2024 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
From Nanjing to Cal Poly, professor Yan Shan’s incredible journey
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Yan Shan, Associate Professor of Journalism at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo about her life journey.
10/1/2024 • 36 minutes, 30 seconds
Austin Hope, raising the bar with sustainably produced Central Coast grapes
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer in downtown Paso Robles at the new Hope on Park tasting room for a conversation with Second-generation winegrower Austin Hope.
9/27/2024 • 36 minutes
Fort Hunter Liggett—leading the energy independence charge with micro-grids
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, energy and Environment; Commissioner California Energy Commission and Col. Trotter offer insights about Fort Hunter Liggett's new micro-grid.
9/23/2024 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
SLO’s Budget Café—a metaphor for the best of Americana
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Rhonda Mayeda at her iconic Budget Café in San Luis Obispo, California
9/17/2024 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Changing up the Habit at Merced’s Sisters of the Valley
Join correspondent Ruth Carlson for a visit with the nun’s crafting and sharing CBD oils at Sisters of the Valley in Merced, California
9/14/2024 • 45 minutes, 46 seconds
Harry S. Truman’s Independence, Missouri Library, home and Frontier Trails
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer in Independence, Missouri at Harry S. Truman’s home, the Presidential Library, and the National Frontier Trails Museum
9/10/2024 • 17 minutes
Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen Keller’s birthplace
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with docent, Lynn Weaver at Helen Keller’s birthplace home, Ivy Green, in Tuscumbia, Alabama
9/7/2024 • 17 minutes, 1 second
The Mesquite Rodeo—a best of the best broadcast from the Journeys archives
A time-trip exploration at the legendary Mesquite Rodeo in Mesquite, Texas back in April, 2010
9/4/2024 • 17 minutes
Mobile, Alabama’s enchanting Bellingrath Gardens and mansion
Join Tom McGee at Bellingrath Gardens and Home to discover the backstory of one of the Mobile, Alabama region’s best-kept-secret destinations
9/1/2024 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
Assisting John McCain's 2011 initiative to increase funding for veterans
A conversation with veterans employed at Grand Canyon flightseeing operations
8/28/2024 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Military historian shares story of U.S. Army’s Fort Hunter Liggett namesake
Washington D.C. Center for Military History’s Brian Newman shares insights about General Hunter Liggett and his lasting legacy
8/24/2024 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
In remembrance of an Alcatraz ex-con and his fresh-mown-grass epiphanous moment
A Best-of-the-Best Journeys podcast with Alcatraz ex-con two years before he passed away, originally recorded August 2015
8/20/2024 • 16 minutes
Dauntless Filipino-Americans who volunteered to serve in WWII
Author Marie Silva Vallejo talks about the First and Second Filipino Battalions that returned to the Philippines with the Allied liberation forces, chronicled in her newly released book, Dauntless.
8/7/2024 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Cast Out of Eden--John Muir’s dark side revealed
Author Robert Aquinas McNalley shares tales of John Muir and his racist attitudes in his new book, Cast out of Eden
8/1/2024 • 36 minutes, 47 seconds
Main Street de Las Vegas propels a vibrant Northern New Mexico community
Michael Peranteau shares insights about the community non-profit that shines a light on local businesses in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
7/30/2024 • 10 minutes
California Cadet Corps—teaching leadership skills
Major Tate Burns with the California Cadet Corps offers insights about the program for students ranging in age from 12 years-old through 18.
7/25/2024 • 21 minutes, 59 seconds
Creating and managing affordable housing in San Luis Obispo County
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Scott Collins, Executive Director, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo.
7/22/2024 • 28 minutes, 42 seconds
Exploring the Giant Skillet in Las Vegas, New Mexico and nearby Fort Union
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Isaac Sandoval owner of the Skillet in Las Vegas, New Mexico followed by a visit with Ranger Mike Weinstein at Fort Union National Monument
7/19/2024 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
New Mexico Highlands University—nurturing our forests
Join grad-student Noah Aragon as he shares insights about the Forestry Department's multiple missions to shepherd our forests
7/17/2024 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Artists, murals & thrifting in Old Town Las Vegas, New Mexico
Artists, murals & thrifting in Old Town Las Vegas, New Mexico
7/12/2024 • 37 minutes
Housing the Nation—a new book offers compendium of social equity insights
Architectural historian and NYC architect discuss social equity, architecture and hope for the Future of affordable housing detailed in new book—Housing the Nation.
7/9/2024 • 42 minutes
Incubating the future at Cal Poly State University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Professor Thomas Katona shares cool insights about Cal Poly’s high-tech incubator, accelerator Hot-House
7/8/2024 • 23 minutes
Renaissance in Las Vegas, New Mexico anchored by historic Hotel Castañeda
A conversation with architectural-visionary preservationist Allan Affeldt
7/3/2024 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Cincinnati’s Red Bikes & Tri-State Trails for pleasure & commuting
Discover outdoor adventuring, and commuting along Tri State Trails aboard Cincy Red Bikes
7/2/2024 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Living & Loving Unapologetically--a conversation with author, Harpreet Ghumman
C-Suite consultant, Harpreet Ghumman shares her life journey and her new book, Living & Loving Unapologetically.
7/1/2024 • 19 minutes
Urban Émigrés find paradise in historic Las Vegas, New Mexico
join Jan and Frank Beurskens, and Cindy Collins as they share stories of discovery and settling in Northern New Mexico’s authentic Las Vegas
6/27/2024 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance—stewarding Northern New Mexico’s land
Lea Knutson, Executive Director of Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance shares tales of impressive stewardship initiatives--post Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire.
6/25/2024 • 13 minutes
The original Las Vegas—New Mexico's history, architecture, culture and cuisine
Tom Wilmer visits with retired Las Vegas New Mexico park ranger; architectural historian; and restaurateur at the historic Plaza Hotel
6/23/2024 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
One man’s tenacity transformed Cincinnati with advent of Major League Soccer team
Lifelong Cincinnati resident, Jeff Berding had a vision—create a professional soccer team, build a purpose built stadium and thus transform the West End community.
Children’s Theatre Cincinnati's Artistic Director, Roderick Justice takes us on a hard-hat glimpse of the Emery Theatre’s renovation and rebirth
6/10/2024 • 18 minutes
VC startup specialist Cintrifuse and Really Good Boxed Wine—transforming Cincinnati’s business landscape
Max Dworin, V.P., Cintrifuse--startup specialist and Max Whitman, founder of Really Good Boxed Wine share their stories of success in Cincinnati, Ohio
6/7/2024 • 21 minutes
The Reserve Squad—an innovative workforce solution propelling morale with flexible work structures
Reserve Squad visionary CEO, Teresa Tanner shares with correspondent Tom Wilmer insights about her solution to workforce shortages and markedly enhancing employee morale.
6/5/2024 • 13 minutes
A visit with Master Gardener Beth Umberger at Montgomery Museum of Art & History
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a visit with Master Gardener, Beth Umberger in Christiansburg at the Montgomery Museum of Art & History’s legendary gardens.
6/4/2024 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Nurturing lifelong Cincinnati Reds fans at the Great American Ball Park
Karen Forgus, the Cincinnati Reds’ Senior V. P. of Business Operations shares fascinating insights about the Reds and their ardent fan base
6/4/2024 • 24 minutes
Christiansburg, Virginia’s Huckleberry Park – redefining a community asset
Correspondent Tom Wilmer explores Christiansburg, VA's state of the art Huckleberry Park and how it became a trendsetter.
6/3/2024 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Exploring Cincinnati Reds' baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Rick Walls takes us on a tour of Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio—America’s oldest ball club.
6/3/2024 • 27 minutes, 45 seconds
Reimagining the future of aviation at Virginia Tech’s trendsetting regional airport
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Keith Holt, Executive Director at the innovative Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, VA.
5/31/2024 • 22 minutes
Blacksburg Books--more than a store it’s Blacksburg, Virginia’s community center of sorts
Ellen Woodall, manager at Blacksburg Books in downtown Blacksburg, shares the inside story of why the indie bookstore is thriving
5/29/2024 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Exploring Christiansburg VA’s Huckleberry Park and visiting with Master Gardener, Beth Umberger
Join the conversation with Brad Epperley, Christiansburg VA’s Director of Parks & Recreation and Master Gardener Beth Umberger at nearby Montgomery Museum of Art & History
5/28/2024 • 25 minutes
Central Coast veteran recollects WWII service aboard USS Idaho
A few months before he died in 2013, Morro Bay resident Steve Pivarski recalled his WWII service in the US Navy aboard the Battleship USS Idaho with Tom Wilmer
5/26/2024 • 26 minutes
Engaging with community at Blacksburg, Virginia’s weekly Farmers Market
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Blacksburg, Virginia’s Farmers Market Come along for a visit with Director, Deborah Edwards.
5/23/2024 • 13 minutes
Blacksurg, VA's classic circa-1930 Lyric Theatre
Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Blacksburg, Virginia for a conversation with Executive Director, Seth Davis.
5/21/2024 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
Hannah Lester, owner and brewer at Blacksburg Virginia's Moon Hollow Brewing
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Moon Hollow Brewing in Blacksburg, Montgomery County Virginia for a visit with owner and brewmaster, Hannah Lester.
5/20/2024 • 14 minutes
Engaging with Virginia Tech and the community at Eastern Divide Brewing Company
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with head brewer, Brandon Roberson and tap room manager Samantha Sol at Eastern Divide Brewing in Blacksburg, Virginia
5/17/2024 • 27 minutes
Time travel back to 1774 at Smithfield Plantation on Virginia Tech’s campus
A conversation with historians at historic Smithfield Plantation at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia
5/14/2024 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
Exploring Christiansburg, Virginia’s Old New River Books, antiques and art
Exploring Christiansburg, Virginia’s Old New River Books, antiques and art
5/12/2024 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
The future is present at Virginia Tech
A conversation with John Provo, Executive Director of Virginia Tech’s Center for Economic and Community Engagement in Blacksburg, Virginia
5/9/2024 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee’s Lexington, Virginia connection
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits Stonewall Jackson’s home in Lexington VA and Washington & Lee University where Robert E. Lee presided post-Civil War
5/7/2024 • 19 minutes, 36 seconds
Nashville’s Jim Lauderdale--a songwriter’s songwriter
Songwriter/musician Jim Lauderdale shares his musical journey with correspondent Tom Wilmer
4/30/2024 • 20 minutes, 2 seconds
Jake Blount- Stomps, handclaps and fiddle reinvents old-time roots music
Musician Jake Blount shares his passion for propelling Afro-futurist music
4/25/2024 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Japanese American writer expands artistic and historical diversity in San Luis Obispo County
Author and poet Shizue Seigel shares stories of hidden narratives of People of color sharing class, culture and history
4/19/2024 • 24 minutes, 21 seconds
A visit with a Taoist priest at China’s sacred Mount Emei, and exploring nearby Snow Mountain
Exploring China's Sacred Mount Emei in Sichuan Province with Chinese interpreter "Mavis" Liu Mei
4/17/2024 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
500,000 Sandhill Cranes annually descend on Kearney, Nebraska, along with thousands of birders
A visit with Roger Jasnoch, Director of the Kearney Visitors Bureau about experiencing the crane migration and experiencing Kearney, Nebraska’s attractions.
4/13/2024 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Sasha Vasilyuk honors grandfather’s WWII Ukrainian soldier life and post-war struggles
Sasha Vasilyuk's new novel, Your Presence is Mandatory is based on historical events that span from WWII until the advent of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
4/3/2024 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
Discover San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 2024
Skye McClennan, Executive Director, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival shares cool insights
3/29/2024 • 17 minutes, 1 second
Sierra Gold Country’s award-winning spirits at Hinterhaus Distilling
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Bonnie Boglioli, co-owner of Hinterhaus Distilling located in Arnold, Calaveras County, California.
3/27/2024 • 17 minutes
conversation with passionate Sierra Foothills’ wine pioneer Gay Callan
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with wine expert, Gay Callan of Chatom Vineyards, situated in Calaveras County, the heart of California’s Gold Country.
3/25/2024 • 26 minutes
Exploring Gold Country’s Murphys, California and Calaveras County
Martin Huberty shares cool insights about Gold Rush town of Murphys CA and Calaveras County attractions.
3/22/2024 • 22 minutes, 42 seconds
Heather Breaux—Berkeley grad moves to France but returns to write and sail on the Bay
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with writer and sailor, Heather Breaux about her sojourn in France, her writing career and her San Francisco Bay sailing odyssey.
3/21/2024 • 27 minutes, 23 seconds
The secrets out—discover why Tuolumne County’s Sierra Repertory Theatre rocks
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer in Tuolumne County, California for a visit with Sierra Repertory Theatre’s executive Director, Scott Viets and artistic director Jerry Lee.
3/20/2024 • 32 minutes
Exploring Tuolumne County-Sierra gold-country’s gem with Lisa Mayo
join Lisa Mayo, CEO with Visit Tuolumne County, California for an exploration of cool things to do and see.
3/18/2024 • 40 minutes, 25 seconds
Trinity College professor highlights 1,500 years of Irish history
Professor Seán Duffy shares fascinating insights about Ireland's history starting back in the 5th Century up to the 20th Century.
3/17/2024 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
The center of the East Bay universe—Pleasant Hill, California
Exploring things to do and see in East Bay town of Pleasant Hill, California
3/12/2024 • 48 minutes
Whale watching on Canada’s legendary Bay of Fundy with David Welch
Join David Welch, owner of Fundy Tide Runners based in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, for a whale watching adventure aboard a Zodiac on the legendary Bay of Fundy.
3/7/2024 • 14 minutes
Molly Clark’s Cal Poly Arts mission
Correspondent Tom Wilmer and his intern, Addie Uhl met up with Molly Clark, Cal Poly Arts’ Director on-campus at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
3/4/2024 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Cal Poly’s Front Porch--where free coffee stimulates meaningful relationships
Associate producer Addie Uhl reports from the Front Porch, a wildly popular student gathering spot adjacent to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
3/1/2024 • 24 minutes
Alan Bishop, Southern Indiana’s brilliant distiller at Spirits of French Lick
Distiller Alan Bishop shares his passion for crafting award-winning spirits at the Southern Indiana, French Lick Distillery.
2/27/2024 • 17 minutes
David Blakely’s WWII-pilot father featured in Apple TV series Masters of the Air
San Luis Obispo resident David Blakely shares tales of his father’s exploits as a WWII B-17 pilot—featured in the Apple TV series Masters of the Air.
2/19/2024 • 39 minutes
Kansas City Missouri's poignant Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Bob Kendricks, President of Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City Missouri shares powerful stories of the era of segregated baseball
2/16/2024 • 17 minutes
Camp Atascadero: when the Buffalo soldiers came to San Luis Obispo County
Historian Erik Brun shares fascinating insights about U.S. Army joint field maneuvers in Atascadero that included the legendary U.S. Army’s 9th Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers.
2/12/2024 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s must-see Harley Davidson Museum
Experiencing Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Harley Davidson Museum with curatorial Director, Jim Fricke.
2/8/2024 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Baton Rouge visit--Louisiana’s old State Capital & WWII destroyer U.S.S. Kidd
Mary Durusau shares insights about Louisiana’s old state capital in Baton Rouge and a visit aboard WWII destroyer USS Kidd permanently berthed on the Mississippi
2/5/2024 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
Joan Gelfand’s OUTSIDE VOICES: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution
Author Joan Gelfand shares cool tales from her book, Outside Voices--a moment in time in Berkeley back in the 1970s
2/1/2024 • 42 minutes
Georgia Durante—from super model to mob wife to Hollywood stunt driver
Georgia Durante talks about her journey from mob wife to Hollywood stunt driver
1/30/2024 • 11 minutes
Exploring Christiansburg VA’s Museum of Art & History
Virginia’s Montgomery Museum of Art & History offers vivid insights into the region’s past and present.
1/24/2024 • 12 minutes
Virginia’s enchanting Beliveau Winery and B&B
Join Joyce Beliveau for a visit with correspondent Tom Wilmer at her farm/winery in the New River Valley not too far from Blacksburg, Virginia.
1/22/2024 • 11 minutes
Author Katya Cengel’s captivating new book, Straightjackets and Lunch Money
Katya Cengel recalls her hospitalization in a psychosomatic unit as a 10 year-old.
1/19/2024 • 21 minutes
Sinkland Farms—Virginia diary morphed into viral pumpkin Festival venue
Susan Polk shares her fascinating family story that started with a dairy in 1980 that was eventually reimagined as Virginia's most popular Pumpkin farm.
Brewer Greg Zielske shares tales of his journey at Rising Silo Brewery & Farm on the outskirts of Blacksburg, Virginia
1/17/2024 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Iron Tree Brewing—Christiansburg VA’s "community center"
Iron Tree Brewing's brewmaster and part owner shares insights about the popular local's favorite hangout in downtown Christiansburg, Virginia.
1/16/2024 • 8 minutes
Old town San Antonio’s legendary La Panaderia bakery/café
Ray Gutierrez, general manager at La Panaderia in downtown San Antonio visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer about why the bakery is a must-do destination for locals and visitors alike.
1/10/2024 • 11 minutes
San Antonio’s Restaurant Claudine’s brilliant chef de Cuisine, Cassie Ramsey
Join Chef de Cuisine Cassie Ramsey at San Antonio’s best-kept-secret diner, Restaurant Claudine, specializing in French and classic southern and Cajun-fusion dishes.
1/4/2024 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
A visit with Florida’s St. George Island "Turtle Lady" Kimberly Crossen
St. George Island’s Turtle Lady, Kimberly Crossen shares fascinating insights about the island’s turtles and volunteer efforts to protect and nurture the baby turtles.
1/2/2024 • 16 minutes
Florida’s St. George Island—a culinary exploration
Locals working at Florida’s St. George Island eateries and pubs share their passion for serving fresh, local culinary treats, along with a historic lighthouse visit.
12/29/2023 • 45 minutes
19th Century Lone Star Brewery reimagined as trendsetting San Antonio Museum of Art
Emily Neff, PhD takes us on a tour of the world-class San Antonio Museum of Art
12/22/2023 • 29 minutes, 56 seconds
Omni La Mansion del Rio—San Antonio’s classic riverfront hotel
John Wallace, GM at San Antonio’s La Mansion del Rio Hotel and Dee Dee Poteet with Visit San Antonio share fascinating insights about the town and the historic hotel
12/20/2023 • 28 minutes
A Christmastime exploration of San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX rocks at Christmastime, come along and discover why
12/19/2023 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
A conversation with Alice Collins—Florida’s St. George Island visionary
Alice Collins and Sheila Hauser share insights about Florida’s St. George Island.
12/14/2023 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Creativity melded with technology at Virginia Tech’s Moss Art Center
Join Ruth Waalkes, Associate Provost for the Arts at Virginia Tech’s Moss Art Center in Blacksburg, Virginia
12/12/2023 • 13 minutes
The Inn at Virginia Tech—a class act
GM Damon Strickland and Teresa Hughes share cool insights about the Inn at Virginia Tech
12/6/2023 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Discover Virginia Tech’s Hahn Horticulture Garden
join Scott Douglas, Director of Hahn Garden on Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA.
12/1/2023 • 12 minutes
Land preservation and maintaining trails in Montgomery County, VA
Exploring New River Land Trust and Blacksburg Virginia's Poverty Creek Trails Coalition
11/30/2023 • 25 minutes
Exploring Montgomery County Virginia
join Emma Cook, regional tourism expert and Daniel Riley at Blacksburg Tavern
11/29/2023 • 18 minutes
Retired general commanding Rescue Mission—conquering homelessness with hope
CEO of Springs Rescue Mission in Colorado Springs shares cool insights
11/28/2023 • 41 minutes, 30 seconds
Exploring Colorado Springs’ U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Olympic silver-medalist Michelle Dusserre Farrell takes on a tour of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic museum
11/22/2023 • 16 minutes
Colorado Springs’ Delta Solutions’ focus on space missions, training and military partnerships
Scott Anible, Delta Solutions’ COO visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer
11/21/2023 • 23 minutes
Colorado Springs’ Boecore, cybersecurity, software trendsetter--a conversation with president, Tom Dickson
Boecore's president, Tom Dickson shares fascinating insights about the aerospace defense industry trends and the future.
11/20/2023 • 20 minutes
Colorado Spring’s Catalyst Campus—accelerating aerospace and naval tech startups
Correspondent Tom Wilmer explores Colorado Springs' high-tech incubator, Catalyst Campus.
11/16/2023 • 22 minutes
Discover Colorado Springs’ Space ISAC National Cybersecurity Center’s mission
Executive Director Erin Miller shares insights about the Space ISAC National Cybersecurity Center’s partnerships and missions
11/15/2023 • 22 minutes, 37 seconds
A conversation with Gretchen Bliss, University of Colorado's Director of Cybersecurity Programs
A conversation with Gretchen Bliss, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Director of Cybersecurity Programs
11/14/2023 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
Colorado Springs Chamber’s mission to support military, aerospace and veterans
Colorado Springs’ Chamber Jessie Kimber and Jim Lovewell share insights about defense development initiatives
11/13/2023 • 24 minutes
U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Chapel restoration hard-hat tour
Marty Rickett, JE Dunn Construction and Carlos Cruz-Gonzales, Air Force Academy Director of Logistics lead hard hat tour of Academy's Chapel restoration
11/9/2023 • 18 minutes, 37 seconds
A visit with U.S. Air Force Academy’s Space Force Detachment cadets
Air Force Academy cadets share their passion for the Space Force Detachment Star Command and blue Horizon rocket competitions
11/8/2023 • 19 minutes, 50 seconds
Chronicling history and teaching core values at the U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy historian Dr. Laslie and Honor Program conversation
11/7/2023 • 29 minutes
Colorado Springs’ nationwide trendsetting downtown ventures and public art
An exploration of Colorado Springs' public art installations and infusing downtown living
11/2/2023 • 19 minutes
Five freshmen journalism students share why they chose Cal Poly State University
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Cal Poly State University
11/1/2023 • 19 minutes
Mayor Yemi of Colorado Springs—a blueprint for functional governance in America
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Colorado Springs Mayor, Yemi Mobolade.
10/31/2023 • 24 minutes
Tulsa’s USA BMX offers kids transformative life experiences
Join Shane Fernandez, President and Chairman of USA BMX for a visit with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
10/30/2023 • 20 minutes, 54 seconds
Leon Russell’s legacy lives on at Tulsa’s Church Studio
Terisa Knox, owner of Tulsa's Church Studio visits with Tom Wilmer
10/26/2023 • 17 minutes
A conversation with Secretary of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Zechariah Harjo
Correspondent, Tom Wilmer reports from the Muscogee Nation’s Tribal offices in Jenks, Oklahoma
10/23/2023 • 34 minutes
Discovering Half Moon Bay’s La Nebbia Winery
Jennifer Cozzolino talks about Half Moon Bay’s family friendly La Nebbia Winery
10/20/2023 • 12 minutes
Tulsa Drillers--incubating LA Dodgers MLB players
Mike Melega, General Manager, Tulsa Drillers LA Dodgers farm team shares cool insights.
10/19/2023 • 18 minutes, 1 second
Half Moon Bay Lodge--just 30 miles from SF but a world away
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Half Moon Bay Lodge, 30 miles south of SF.
10/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Venita Cooper--invigorating Tulsa’s Black Wall Street with sneakers and a $1m VC startup
Venita Cooper shares her journey that led her to Tulsa, her sneaker shop, and tech startup.
10/16/2023 • 20 minutes
Tulsa’s Black Wall Street Massacre & Greenwood Rising Black History Center
Attorney and author Hannibal B. Johnson shares insights about Tulsa's Black Wall Street Massacre and Greenwood Rising Black History Center.
10/11/2023 • 25 minutes
Paul Severtson’s symphonic career and stint at KCBX—a conversation
Paul Severtson shares stories of his life as a musician and time at KCBX as Development Director.
10/10/2023 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Locals share their Half Moon Bay, CA favorites
Krystlyn Geidt, Coastside Chamber, and Colleen Henney, share Half Moon Bay local's favorite places.
10/9/2023 • 30 minutes
Tulsa’s Gathering Place—reimagining a community’s possibilities
Jeff Stava, with George Kaiser Family Foundation shares insights about Tulsa's Gathering Place.
10/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Fattoria e Mare, Northern Italian fine-dining in Half Moon Bay CA
A chat with Chef Pablo Estrada, at Half Moon Bay’s Fattoria e Mare
10/3/2023 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Exploring Tulsa, Oklahoma via trolley and Art Deco walking tour
Tulsa insiders take us on a city trolley-tour and Art Deco architecture walking tour
10/2/2023 • 48 minutes
Merced, California...never heard of it? You will soon
Associate Producer Ruth Carlson visits with Katalina Zambrano with Merced-based Somos Familia Valle Central.
9/28/2023 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Robots, drones and autonomous tractors transforming the Ag landscape
Walt Duflock takes us on an insiders' tour of the High-Tech AG Expo,held at the Salinas Sports Complex
9/28/2023 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
Exploring bayside to coastside with San Francisco Peninsula Visitors Bureau
Jacqueline Joshua, communications manager with San Francisco Peninsula Visitors Bureau shares cool things to do and see along the San Francisco Peninsula.
9/26/2023 • 19 minutes
Massive bull sharks, turtles and octopus showcased at Oklahoma Aquarium
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Dr. Ann Money, director of development and research at the Oklahoma Aquarium in the town of Jenks (close to Tulsa).
9/25/2023 • 12 minutes
Exploring “Boomtown Time” in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Tulsa, Oklahoma for an exploration of the vibrant city’s culture, film and arts.
9/22/2023 • 36 minutes
Fort Wayne artist & professional art-installation mentor
Join Artist Alexandra Hall in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana for a conversation with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
9/19/2023 • 9 minutes
Renaissance of Fort Wayne, Indiana’s old GE Electric Works
Exploring the rebirth of Fort Wayne, Indiana's GE Electric Works.
9/18/2023 • 45 minutes
Non-profit AgriNovus Indiana-stimulating the agscience ecosystem
Mitch Frazier, CEO at AgriNovus Indiana shares fascinating insights about the high-tech revolution in American Agriculture.
9/13/2023 • 18 minutes
Authenticx humanizes artificial-intelligence via gleaned healthcare tele-conversations
Amy Brown offers insights about utilizing A.I. to decode healthcare tele-conversations.
9/12/2023 • 32 minutes
Indianapolis Sixty8 Capital propels Black, Latinx, women and LGBTQ+ startups
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Indianapolis, Indiana where he visits with Kelli Jones, the passionate visionary behind Sixty8 Capital.
9/8/2023 • 30 minutes
Propelling Indiana’s economic momentum via worldwide sports-technology partnerships
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Sports Tech HQ Executive Director, Jeffrey Hintz at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
9/7/2023 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
1923 Point Honda U.S. Naval disaster commemorated at Morro Bay Maritime Museum
Scott Mather with Morro Maritime Museum shares tales of the deadliest peacetime US. Navy disaster off the Santa Barbara coast, September 8, 1923.
9/7/2023 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Robots at the helm of Indy race cars
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a visit with Paul Mitchell, Chairman and President of the Indy Autonomous Challenge and their robot driven racecars.
9/5/2023 • 21 minutes
Back-story of legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Amanda Stanley
Amanda Stanley, Director of Communications at Indianapolis Motor Speedway shares tales of the iconic racetrack, past and present.
8/31/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Indiana and Indianapolis distinctive allures
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Indianapolis to discover the distinctive allures of the city and around the state of Indiana.
8/29/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
Exploring Oppenheimer’s Oak Ridge, Los Alamos and White Sands, Manhattan Project labs
Correspondent Wilmer explores Robert Oppenheimer's Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and White Sands Manhattan Project sites.
8/23/2023 • 25 minutes
National Guard’s Grizzly Youth Academy celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Kyle Martin, principal at Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter School located at Camp San Luis Obispo.
8/21/2023 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Army Air Corps’ WWII glider program showcased at Lubbock, Texas
WWII gliders showcased at Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock, Texas.
8/20/2023 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Paws for Patriots at Southeastern Guide Dogs
Discover the life-saving mission at Southeastern Guide Dogs and their adjunct Paws for Patriots program.
8/14/2023 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Commemorative Air Force-honoring WWII aviators
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing Museum based at the San Marcos TX Airport.
8/8/2023 • 20 minutes, 23 seconds
National Guard Commander Col. Bryan Keel’s mission at Camp San Luis/Camp Roberts
Col. Bryn Keels talks about primary missions at Camp San Luis and Camp Roberts
8/3/2023 • 19 minutes
San Diego Maritime Museum's Spanish Galleon sailing up the coast to visit Morro Bay
San Diego Maritime Museum's Spanish Galleon scheduled to visit Morro Bay Maritime Museum. Join Larry Newland as he shares details of the historic visit.
7/30/2023 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
South Bend’s Studebaker Museum—homage to American ingenuity
Maria Drevet at the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana shares cool insights about the iconic American automobile's history
7/26/2023 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Living history at Nashville’s Tennessee State Museum
Annabeth Hayes, curator of decorative arts takes us on a walking tour of the Tennessee State Museum.
7/24/2023 • 19 minutes
The Foundation at Hearst Castle's CEO--inspiring dreamers
Mitch Massey, CEO with the Foundation at Hearst Castle shares his passion for funding field trips for underserved middle school kids.
7/20/2023 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Mitch Massey’s journey—from KSBY and ESPN to serving non-profits
Mitch Massey shares tales of his life journey, including Sports Director at KSBY TV and ESPN correspondent to serving the Foundation at Hearst Castle's Executive Director.
7/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 45 seconds
Playwright Hilary Kaiser--tales of an American in Paris
Author, playwright, Hilary Kaiser shares stories of her life in Paris.
7/14/2023 • 22 minutes
Author Alec Scott chronicles iconic, old San Francisco places
Award-winning Oakland-based author, Alec Scott shares insights about his new book, Oldest San Francisco
7/13/2023 • 20 minutes
Nashville’s Black Abbey Brewery—honors Martin Luther’s wife, Katherine
Carl Meier, founder of Nashville's Black Abbey Brewery shares insights about his passion for making great beer.
7/7/2023 • 15 minutes
Tennessee’s State Library & Archives—where history comes alive
Charles Sherrill, Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist takes us on a tour of the state-of-the-art facility in downtown Nashville, TN.
7/5/2023 • 14 minutes
Tullahoma Tennessee’s legendary Beechcraft aircraft Heritage Museum
Charles Parish shares tales of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum showcasing aviation history at its finest.
7/1/2023 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Sentimental journey aboard American Airlines’ circa-1937
“Flagship Detroit”
Retired American Airlines pilot restored and now flies the classic fully restored circa-1937 DC 3 Flagship Detroit.
6/29/2023 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
Teri Bayus and her life as a circus trapeze artist
Teri Bayus shares tales of her life on the road with the circus and her new novel The Greatest of Ease
6/23/2023 • 29 minutes
Jessica Clancy’s Quest for Family
Author, Jessica Clancy shares tales of her life journey that led to penning her book, The Quest for Family.
6/21/2023 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Hawai’i Land Trust—nurturing environmental and cultural stewardship
Hawaii Land Trust's director and CEO talk story about environmental and cultural preservation throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
6/16/2023 • 31 minutes, 49 seconds
Hawai’i Land Trust—preservation today for the future
Scott Fisher and ʻOlu Campbell with Hawaii Land Trust share tales of Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and the Land Trust's mission.
6/14/2023 • 26 minutes, 13 seconds
You must be Santiago and the island wave
Boston Globe freelancer freaks when customs asks if he's Santiago, and a tale of the Island Wave.
6/7/2023 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Eastern Cape Road Trip, dispatch from the Zulu Kingdom
Road-trip through South Africa reveals Durban, the Zulu Kingdom and Xhosa people.
6/5/2023 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
The Adventures of Brother John's Salad Sputnik
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls his brother John's salad spinner that became a soaring sputnik
6/1/2023 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
90,000 pounds of fish bid daily at Honolulu's pier 38 fish auction
Reporting from the Honolulu Fish Auction adjacent to Pier 38, correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with program manager Dr. John Kaneko.
5/28/2023 • 23 minutes, 12 seconds
Fort Hunter Liggett Commander, Col. Lisa Lamb reflects on her life mission
Garrison Commander at Fort Hunter Liggett Army Reserve, Col. Lisa Lamb shares her passion for leading by example and honoring the people who keep the base running 24/7.
5/25/2023 • 18 minutes, 45 seconds
Windmills made agriculture viable across the American West
A visit to Windmill museums in Lubbock TX and Nebraska City.
5/22/2023 • 0
Exploring the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
A visit to the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum in San Luis Obispo, CA
5/19/2023 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
Exotic Kona coffee so coveted pretenders worldwide market fake Kona coffee
Dave Bateman at Heavenly Hawaiian Farms on island of Hawaii explains how to determine if a bag of Kona coffee is authentic or a pretender.
5/17/2023 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
A conversation with Don Carleton at UT Austin’s Center for American History
Don Carleton, PhD, Executive Director at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, UT Austin shares insights about the center’s extensive collections.
5/15/2023 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
Retired Democrat congressman and Republican senator lament demise of cross aisle politics
Best-of-best podcast—Kika de la Garza talks about 32-year term in Congress and lament for loss of cross-aisle partnerships followed by former Colorado Senator Ben Knighthorse Campbell's commentary.
5/11/2023 • 17 minutes, 30 seconds
Long time Templeton wine producer talks yeast and oak
Vic Roberts, owner of Victor Hugo Winery in Templeton, CA talks about two main variables in wine production—yeast and oak barrel selections.
5/8/2023 • 21 minutes, 35 seconds
A conversation with longtime Templeton, California grower, wine producer Vic Roberts
Templeton, California grape grower and winemaker Vic Roberts talks about his journey from U.C. Davis in the late 70's to managing 80-acres of estate-grown grapes and producing award-winning wines.
5/5/2023 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
A visit with Tennessee Parks naturalist David Haggard at Reelfoot Lake
Tennessee State Parks naturalist, David Haggard shares insights about Reelfoot Lake in Northwest, Tennessee.
5/3/2023 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Andrew Carnegie’s legacy--San Luis Obispo County History Center
Thomas Kessler, Executive Director at the San Luis Obispo County History Center visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
5/1/2023 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Kowloon, China’s Wong Tai Sin Taoist Temple--100 bamboo sticks, 100 poems
A memorable visit with a soothsayer at the Wong Tai Sin Temple in Kowloon, China.
4/26/2023 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Green Bay Wisconsin’s Paradise North Distillery—crafting distinctive rum, vodka and whiskey
Distiller Tom Feld shares his passion for crafting distinctive spirits at Paradise North Distillery in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
4/23/2023 • 20 minutes, 57 seconds
Writers of color—expanding the historical narrative
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Dr. Sandra Bass. U.C. Berkeley Associate Dean of Students; poet and author, Karla Brundage; writer/artist Jaime Cortez and Shizue Seigel founder of Write Now! SF.
4/19/2023 • 50 minutes
Indiana State Representative Stephan Bartel’s Purple Elephant
Indiana State Representative, Steve Bartels talks about his conservative approach to governance and advocating for his rural Southern Indiana constituency.
4/17/2023 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s deep sea rescue vessel restoration
Scott Mather, President of the Morro Bay Maritime Museum talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer about restoration work on the U.S. Navy's deep sea rescue vessel.
4/14/2023 • 12 minutes
Derek Grier, former Missouri State Representative now transforming real estate landscape
Derek Grier, former Missouri House representative now transforming how real estate sales is a fluid landscape where relationships rule.
4/12/2023 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Ozark Highland’s Nobletons Distillery—crafting distinctive Missouri made spirits
Missouri distiller, Demetrius Cain shares passion for crafting pure Ozark Highland spirits at Nobletons Distillery.
4/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
Sounil of Mauritius— a tale of voodoo and a witch doctor
Sounil, a native of Mauritius shares a bone-chilling encounter with a witch doctor while working at a Haitian Club Med.
4/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Conversations with Bristol VA’s American Roots musicians—Rosanne Cash, Jake Blount, Emily Scott Robinson and S.G. Goodman
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visited with Rosanne Cash, Jake Blount, Emily Scott Robinson and SG Goodman at Bristol VA's Rhythm and Roots Music Festival this past fall.
3/31/2023 • 1 hour
One innocent and two potentially deadly travel encounters
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls a potentially deadly encounter in Rabat, Morocco; a moment in time in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and a humorous encounter on Finland's border with Russia.
3/30/2023 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
From Chernobyl with Love: Reporting from the Ruins of the Soviet Union.
Cal Poly State University Adjunct Professor, Katya Cengel shares tales of her time in Kiev with correspondent Tom Wilmer
3/28/2023 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
How I unwittingly put a Royal Ulster Constabulary sergeant and his family at mortal risk
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls meeting a RUC policeman in Northern Ireland in 1998, his friendship, and how he unwittingly put the sergeant and his family at mortal risk.
3/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Fredericksburg’s Eaker BBQ—among Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ in the state
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Lance Eaker in Fredericksburg, Texas at Eaker Barbeque.
3/22/2023 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Jill Elliot—Raising the home décor bar in Fredericksburg, Texas
Jill Elliot, owner of Blackchalk Home and Laundry in Fredericksburg, Texas visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer
3/20/2023 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Dublin's Trinity College professor highlights 1,500 years of Irish history
Seán Duffy at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Duffy shares highlights of 1,500 years of Irish History condensed to 45 minutes
Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland Executive Vice President, North America & Australia met with correspondent Tom Wilmer to share unique destinations round the Emerald Isle.
3/13/2023 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Case Fischer of Fredericksburg, Texas’s legendary Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods—a conversation
Case Fischer with Fischer & Weiser Specialty Foods in Fredericksburg, Texas talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer
3/10/2023 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
The art of managing historic German guesthouses in Fredericksburg, TX
Jessica Mittel, founder of Gästehaus Schmidt in Fredericksburg, Texas talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer about the historic German guesthouse experience.
3/8/2023 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
A conversation with National Museum of the Pacific War's Museum Director David Shields
Join David Shields, Museum Director at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, TX for a conversation with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
3/6/2023 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
A conversation with Admiral Nimitz Foundation CEO General Michael Hagee USMC (Ret.)
General Micheal Hagee, retired 33rd Marine Corps Commandant talks about the Admiral Nimitz Museum and Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
3/3/2023 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds
Cabernet Grill—world’s largest Texas wine list & delectable Cuisine
An exploration of the legendary Cabernet Grill and Cotton Gin Village in Fredericksburg, Texas.
3/1/2023 • 25 minutes
Managing success in historic Fredericksburg TX
Fredericksburg, TX Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Brady Closson offers insights about developing a sustainable stewardship tourism initiative.
2/27/2023 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Assistant Distiller Lexie Phillips rocks at Lynchburg TN’s Jack Daniels
Tom Wilmer reports from Lynchburg, Tennessee at Jack Daniel’s world headquarters for a most insightful conversation with assistant distiller Lexie Phillips
2/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds
A poignant visit at the Kansas City, MO Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.
2/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
A memorable morning at Finland’s border with Russia
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls a most memorable morning in Finland at the Russian border.
