This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan talks with one of the greatest Star Wars collectors of all time: Steve Sansweet. Steve is the founder of Rancho Obi-Wan, the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia in the world. Located in Petaluma CA, the museum is open for public tours, but be sure to pre-book. And if it all goes according to plan, soon Rancho Obi-Wan will be joining forces with 3 other top collections to become the brand-new Saga Museum.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Saga Museum
https://ranchoobiwan.org/new-saga-museum-to-celebrate-legacy-of-star-wars-fandom/
Steve Sansweet Bio
https://ranchoobiwan.org/board/
Rancho Obi-Wan
Ralph McQuarrie
https://www.iamag.co/star-wars-the-art-of-ralph-angus-mcquarrie-100-concept-art/
Head Man Action Figure
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Last Star Wars episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925?i=1000581538592
Britannic Explorer
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/travel/brittanic-explorer-belmond-train-luxury/index.html
Lidar-delivers again!
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/02/world/americas/maya-city-mexico.html
In this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks with Stephanie Wallach, one of the first women to break into the world of commercial aviation in America. Plus, Kiernan faces an unfortunate bout of gate lice. Follow Along On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/
Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/business/american-airlines-line-cutters.html https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/welcome-aboard
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys embrace Spooktober by sharing their favorite graveyards. Plus, there’s an update on friend of the pod Rick Steves’ health and some Boston travel tips from Kiernan.
Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode:
UPDATE RICK STEVES HEALTH
https://x.com/ricksteves/status/1843844907833950542?s=46
Our Share Of The Night By Mariana Enriquez
https://www.amazon.com/Our-Share-Night-Mariana-Enriquez/dp/0451495144
In this episode, Ryan chats with Rory, a travel agent, about why people still use agents in 2024 and what it’s like booking tickets for Andrew Scott. Plus, Kiernan talks about his new job as a Boston tour guide. Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode:
Last Stop
Ryan: https://www.businessinsider.com/avoid-visa-mistake-no-middle-name-almost-ruined-trip
Kiernan: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/europe/westminster-abbey-bronte-plaque-accent-marks.html
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan and Ryan chat about the deep connections between music and travel, including how a well-chosen song can be the ideal souvenir. They also dig into how much Ryan prepares for each episode. Plus, Norwegian Children’s Music!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Rick Steves endorses Kamala:
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4878714-rick-steves-endorses-harris/
Travel therapy
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905121025.htm
”Earth Room’
This week on the pod, Ryan takes us to El Salvador, the land of volcanoes and Bitcoin. Hear about how he almost made it inside a beautiful church and his visit to Hermit Island. Plus, what was the miniature controversy at the Kentucky State Fair?
LAST STOP
Ryan: https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/us-news/kentucky-state-fair-removes-ribbon-winning-miniature-after-realizing-it-depicted-a-porn-set/ Kiernan:
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan chats with Sarah Robbins, the COO of 21C Museum Hotels, a unique chain that combines modern art and comfortable accommodations. They talk through what it takes to run both a thriving hospitality business AND a compelling art operation. Plus,
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
“North to Alaska”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoqVPcXDtUs
21C Museum Hotel
https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/
New UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Dems whipping airlines into shape
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/01/g-s1-14662/airline-junk-fees-family-seating-dot
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys put on their finest yacht-wear and head to that enclave of the rich and famous, The Hamptons. Kiernan talks about what exactly “The Hamptons” refers to, logistics of exploring there as a tourist, and a few cultural treasures hidden out among the seaside mansions.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Hamptons Jitney
https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/ Surf Lodge
Montauk Point Lighthouse
https://montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse/
Coopers Beach
https://www.discoverlongisland.com/listing/coopers-beach/1047/
Parrish Art Museum
Pollock-Krasner House
https://artistshomes.org/site/pollock-krasner-house-and-study-center
Green River Cemetery
https://greenrivercemetery.org/
Museo Cacao
Palmero’s Breaththrough Saint
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/world/europe/palermo-catholic-saint-hindu-pantheon.html
Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide”
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175
This week Ryan welcomes his favorite author Kiernan Schmitt to talk about Kiernan’s new guidebook “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide.” The book is a part of Jonglez Publishing’s “Secret” series, which specializes in historical oddities and way off-the-beaten-path sites fit for locals and enterprising tourists both!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide”
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175
Secret series:
https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/secret-guides/
Our interview with Thomas Jonglez
North End Library Venice Miniature
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/diorama-of-venetian-palace
The Dutch House
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Brookline/20-Netherlands-Rd-02445/home/11461795
Arlington Street Church Tiffany Window
https://www.ascboston.org/about/building.html
Neon Williams
Forest Hills Cemetery “Neighbors” by Christopher Frost
https://www.christopherfrost.org/#/neighbors2006/
The Dodecagonal House
https://www.bostonpreservation.org/news-item/my-boston-home-dragon-jp
Jumbo’s Ashes at Tufts
https://now.tufts.edu/2014/09/22/glory-was-jumbo
BC Labyrinth
https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/memorial-labyrinth.html
Dorchester Historic Brick Collection
https://www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org/exhibits
Greenway Carousel
https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/08/31/greenway-carousel-grand-opening/
Puppet Free Library
https://puppetco-op.org/libraries.htm
Climate Change and Turbulence
Revere Sand Sculpting Festival
https://www.internationalsandsculptingfestival.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gg7pYzzTUk
Ponyhenge
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/02/opinion/ponyhenge-elizabeth-graver/
Pop! Squish! Six! Uh-Oh! Cicero! Lipschitz! On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys talk about one of their favorite cities in the US: Chicago! Perched on Lake Michigan, the city offers stellar food, world-class art and natural history, and a number of easy-to-find hidden wonders.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Chicago Architecture Tour
Tiffany Dome at Chicago Cultural Center
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter-tiffanydome.html
Millennium Park
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
The Bean
https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/art-architecture/cloud-gate/
Buckingham Fountain
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain
Crown Fountain
Wrigley Field
https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark
Field Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Thorne Miniatures
https://www.artic.edu/highlights/12/thorne-miniature-rooms
Robie House
https://flwright.org/tour/robie-house
Hogsalt
Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-hot-dogs-chicago
Chicago Pizza
https://chicago.eater.com/maps/best-chicago-pizza-restaurants
Roadside America
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/
“Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums” by Bob Eckstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/travel/museum-guide-bob-eckstein-illustrator.html
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys luxuriate in Louisville. From exploring hidden walkways to throwing back some bourbon—plus a quick stop to honor The Colonel—Ryan and Kiernan are officially Kentucky converts.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
21C Museum Hotel https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/louisville/
The Brown Hotel https://www.brownhotel.com/
The Hot Brown https://www.gotolouisville.com/blog/hot-brown/
Louisville Historic Tours https://louisvillehistorictours.com/
Conrad-Caldwell House https://www.conradcaldwell.org/
Louisville’s Olmsted Parks https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-loop/olmsted-parkways
Cave Hill Cemetery https://www.cavehillcemetery.com/
Belle of Louisville Riverboat https://www.belleoflouisville.org/
Louisville Slugger Museum https://www.sluggermuseum.com/
Frazier History Museum https://www.fraziermuseum.org/
Speed Art Museum https://www.speedmuseum.org/
Proof on Main https://proofonmain.com/
The Silver Dollar https://www.whiskeybythedrink.com/
610 Magnolia https://610magnolia.com/
Garage Bar https://garageonmarket.com/
Butchertown Grocery Bakery https://www.gotolouisville.com/directory/butchertown-grocery-bakery/
Chik’n & Mi https://www.chiknandmi.com/
Muth’s Candies https://muthscandy.com/
Mile Wide Beer Co. https://milewidebeer.com/
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