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Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 91 - What is GoodLFTR 91: You might want to listen to the first half of this episode if you want to hear about What is Good this week. We discuss (finally) getting the Airstream back and Jamie and Frankie’s pleasant trip to get it, a walk along the river in Leavenworth and how even when we’re weighed down by what’s in the news just being in nature and remembering how insignificant we are can be a comfort. Admittedly I (Clay) didn’t understand the assignment and left out my list of small joys after the letter, but I hope our ruminati...2025-03-0955 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 81 - Rage and Electric TrucksLFTR Episode 81 - While we are all about stories and encouragement around here (and don’t worry this episode has both) even we have Rage. Thanks for being here, friends, you keep us doing this! [One of my favorite episodes to record in a while (Clay)]National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788Highlights include:* Please go vote! It does matter!* Halloween in Leavenworth* Our first ever snow tires* Test driving an F-150 Lightning * Debating whether to switch to an elec...2024-11-031h 18
Library Trolls PodcastTower of Dawn Chapters 29-48: Third Wheel Mouse in PocketWelcome back, trolls! This week things are getting scary for the ruk riders and intense for our friends back at the palace. Someone gets pushed in a pool. Someone else has a mouse in their pocket. It’s weird and fun and we can’t wait to talk through the ending of this book with you next week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-09-281h 03
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 78 - Soccer MomLFTR Episode 78 - It’s fall! That means back to school, fall Dutch Bros drinks and of course fall soccer, something we never did while we were on the road. We discuss what we’ve been up to in Leavenworth, and what it means (and doesn’t mean) to be in our soccer mom era.Highlights include:* A tea kinda night (again)* Slowing down the content schedule in the “off season”* Jamie’s riding the chairlift and hiking the pass in the summer* Accidental trail angeling * Instant friendships o...2024-09-221h 04
Library Trolls PodcastTower of Dawn Chapters 14-28: A Little Ditty About Chaol and YreneWelcome back Trolls! After a break last week, we’re back in the thick of it with the second quarter of Tower of Dawn. There’s some healing, some flying, and some partying. Chaol is angry (again) and a little stupid (again). Yrene might need to develop a backbone. Big Bird is back. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-09-1850 min
Library Trolls PodcastTower of Dawn Chapters 1-13: Fly Bigbird!Hey Trolls! This week we’re diving into the first part of Tower of Dawn. There’s a lot of set-up and a lot of new characters as we are introduced to the Southern Continent. Mystery is in the air due to a recent tragedy and an incident at the Torre library. Who can Chaol and Nesryn trust? Maybe Bigbird. Next week, we finish up the first part of the book and we’ve got about 6 weeks left for Throne of Glass in total. It’s a wild ride you won’t want to miss. This i...2024-09-041h 07
Library Trolls PodcastEmpire of Storms Chapters 58-75: Magic HandsHey trolls! This week, we round our discussion of Empire of Storms. It’s a chaotic end to an action-filled book and things are getting serious and dangerous for our heroes. What does all of this have to do with a mirror, a bad dog, and a Natalie Imbruglia song? You’ll have to listen to find out. For our game this week, we choose our top three court members from among the group and debate who would win. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...2024-08-2859 min
Library Trolls PodcastEmpire of Storms Chapters 40-57: Liner LorcanWelcome back trolls! In this section of Empire of Storms we get a lot of Elide and Lorcan plus some stone marsh fun and lots of ilken. Topics of discussion include consent and if 200 years makes a difference in whether dating a 19-year-old is creepy. We also let you know what our plans are after we finish TOG book club.Next week - it’s the end of Empire of Storms and it’s a doozy. There will be plenty to talk about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...2024-08-211h 07
Library Trolls PodcastEmpire of Storms Chapters 20-39: Baby MagicWelcome back, trolls! This week everyone finds their way to Skull’s Bay where things get equal parts silly, weird, intense and… steamy? Part 1 ends with a splash and next week we’re into Part 2 of this adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-08-1558 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 73 - Feeling Safe (and GenCon)LFTR Episode 73 - We are taking a break from the rig and recording in an AirBnB while Flo needs some work. We talk about GenCon and try and figure out why we feel safe in some places and not others and how we can make all the places more inclusive for everyone.Highlights include:* A cute neighborhood in Columbus, OH* Tankless water heaters are not meant for campers* The roads in the Midwest aren’t much better than in Alaska sometimes* A KOA that wants to call the cops on...2024-08-111h 21
Library Trolls PodcastEmpire of Storms Chapters 1-19: Two Emo Princes on a BoatWelcome back, Trolls, to this week’s episode. It’s part 1 of part 1 of Empire of Storms! We’re catching up with all our favorite characters and the action doesn’t know where to start or stop in this book, so buckle up. This episode was a lot of fun, but we have to warn you that you may want to cover your ears before you hear Jamie’s impression of the Ilken. Next week, we’ll finish up the first part of Empire of Storms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...2024-08-071h 03
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 72 - Happytired (Plus Warren Dunes and Cedar Point)LFTR Episode 72 - This has been such a jam packed summer and we are happy. We’re also, admittedly, quite tired if you can’t tell by listening. Perhaps we’ve discovered a new Inside Out emotion: Happytired? We talk about this wonderful feeling as well as our time in Warren Dunes, Indiana Dunes and Cedar Point.Highlights include:* We’ve gone no alcohol for July but probably will keep it up for a while, maybe longer (if I do)* A quick and dunes-less trip to Indiana Dunes* Some National Parks you can...2024-08-041h 08
Library Trolls PodcastQueen of Shadows Chapters 70-89: Fantasy Fantasy FootballWelcome back, Trolls! This week, we round out Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas and it’s a frantic rush to save the world (again). Lorcan comes back and is very… Lorcan. Manon and the thirteen are up to stuff. Kaltain is something to reckon with. Elide is looking for Celaena and Aelin. Chaol and Nesryn sign up for an adventure. Everyone sets off on new adventures as we gear up for Empire of Storms next! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...2024-07-3143 min
Library Trolls PodcastQueen of Shadows Chapters 48-69: Make Adarlan Magic AgainWelcome to the third installment of our discussion about Queen of Shadows! This week, all the story lines FINALLY come together and it’s epic. Manon might even have feelings. Jamie examines why she ever liked Chaol in the first place as he does yet another really stupid thing and we tell you our favorite and least favorite moments of this section. Get ready for action as next weeks episode will be all about the end of this book and it’s a doozy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...2024-07-241h 04
Library Trolls PodcastQueen of Shadows Chapters 25-47: Two PrincesThis week we’re catching up with Elide and Manon. Someone makes a surprise visit to Adarlan. Lyssandra has secrets. Arobynn is still awful. And everyone is frenemies!Next week we’ll bring you the first half of the second part of Queen of Shadows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-07-171h 02
Library Trolls PodcastQueen of Shadows Chapters 1-24: We’re All Castle Boys NowWe’re back in Adarlan and Celaena is back to her old ways. Chaol is still dumb and Dorian is extra angry. Or something. There’s a lot of running through the sewers and fights and it really is very cinematic.Next week, we’ll go through the second half of Part 1 from Queen of Shadows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-07-101h 04
Library Trolls PodcastAssassin’s Blade Part 2 - Animal StuffThis week we’re talking through the second half of the prequel to the Throne of Glass series, Assassin’s Blade. Celaena makes friends (and maybe enemies) in the desert, somehow falls back into Arobynn’s grasp, and the ending we know is coming does come. Somehow it’s harder knowing it’s coming. Plus minor character lightening round is back - again!Next week, we’re diving back into the series with the first part of Queen of Shadows. We’ll be discussing chapters 1-24. This is a public episode. If you would like to discus...2024-07-031h 12
Library Trolls PodcastAssassin’s Blade: The Pirate, The Healer, and the Fire DogWelcome back, fellow Trolls! This week, we’re talking about the prequel to the Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, The Assassin’s Blade. We’re covering the first two short stories, “The Assassin and the Pirate” and “The Assassin and the Healer.” We have so much fun talking about new characters and finally really getting to meet Sam. Next week, we’ll be finishing up our discussion of Assassin’s Blade and after that we’ll be on to Queen of Shadows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...2024-06-2654 min
Library Trolls PodcastHeir of Fire Chapters 53-End: Castle BoyzzThis week we’re talking through the last quarter of Heir of Fire from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The witches play dangerous games, things get hot at Mistward, there’s a field trip to Doranelle, and the Castle Boyzz get the ending they probably deserve.Next week, we’re diving into the first two stories from Assasin’s Blade. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-06-191h 01
Library Trolls PodcastHeir of Fire Chapters 36-52: Who’s Gonna Make Me My Juicy Juice?Welcome back to Library Trolls - a not so serious book club. This week we’re talking about the first half of the second part of Heir of Fire. The Castle Boys are mad at Chaol. Dorian is selfish. Manon is a Cold Hard Witch? And things are happening at Mistward.Join the discussion on Substack.Next week we will finish up Heir of Fire with Assassins Blade to follow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...2024-06-121h 09
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 64 - Summer of Song (Railbird, Kentucky Horse Park, and lot docking)LFTR Episode 64 - We waited for just the right moment to talk about this one, which apparently was from another Cracker Barrel parking lot on the way back north from Lexington! We talk Railbird Music Festival, Kentucky Horse Park Campground and then get into why we’re spending all the money we don’t have this summer on Music.Highlights include:* Why is Kentucky Horse Park Campground so popular for Airstreamers?* Railbird highs and lows* The Red Clay Strays’ unreal crowd for the small stage* Icky pastor vibes* An...2024-06-091h 07
Library Trolls PodcastHeir of Fire Chapters 19-35: Kenneth on IceThis week we’re talking about the second half of Part 1 of Heir of Fire from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. Big Dumb Chaol does some on-brand stuff, Aedion is too cool, and Dorian is smitten. Training with Rowan gets interesting. Manon might have a soul?Join us next week the first half of part 2 - chapters 36-52! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-06-051h 03
Library Trolls PodcastHeir of Fire Chapters 1-18 - I Has Boo Boo, You Fix?Hey Trolls! Today we’re talking about the first half of the first part of Heir of Fire. Celaena is day drunk on vacation and making sad choices at night. Another brooding warrior shows up and is maybe always shirtless. We have a whole new set of characters to follow. Maeve is gross. Plus Anger Prince has a crushy-crush. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-05-2958 min
Library Trolls PodcastCrown of Midnight Part 2 - Big Dumb Chaol Reads a BookWelcome fellow Trolls! Today we’re talking Crown of Midnight Part 2. Who is Celaena, really? What did Nehemiah do? Archer? What is even going on here and why is Mort still a pain in the ass?Join the conversation over on Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-05-221h 04
Library Trolls PodcastCrown of Midnight Part 1 - Last Time I Was PoisonedWelcome fellow trolls! Today’s episode is all about Part 1 of Crown of Midnight. The King’s Champion is off to work and some people don’t like it. Clay tells us about what it’s like when you’re poisoned. Stupid Chaol does stupid Chaol things, Elena is Elena and everyone’s being a little stupid here.Join the conversation at librarytrolls.substack.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-05-1553 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 60 - Follow the Rules! (Plus lots of places to overnight in your RV)*** LFTR Diaries launched Friday May 10 on the LFTR YouTube channel! Subscribe now! ***LFTR Episode 60 - These days we’re not all about rules, having ignored them all and hit the road. However that doesn’t mean there isn’t lots of “Follow the Rules!” out there in the RV/Camping community. Our hot takes on that, plus our travel week from Bozeman, MT to Iowa.Highlights include:* “Would you like another ‘beer’, Luke?”* Our date afternoon in Bozeman* Bikes on the road* Winter just keeps calling… and calling…* Mov...2024-05-121h 19
Library Trolls PodcastThrone of Glass Part 1Welcome to Library Trolls, a not-so-serious book club from your favorite library-dwelling trolls, Jamie and Clay Schumacher. In this episode, we’re going in-depth on the first half of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. We’re so excited to cover this entire series and the first book is, well, just the beginning. Join us on this *magical* journey. In each episode we’ll recap what happened, talk about our favorite parts and favorite quotes, and do a minor character lightning round where we share how we really feel about everyone. Part 2 is also out today, so be sure t...2024-05-0843 min
Library Trolls PodcastThrone of Glass Part 2 - Play Her Like a PianoforteWelcome back, fellow trolls! This episode is all about the wild second half of Throne of Glass. We’ve got love interests, murders, mysterious friends, and more! Oh, and there’s still that whole King’s Champion contest thing. If you want to join the discussion, come comment on the episode in the Library Trolls Substack! We hope to see you there!Next week - we’re talking about the first half of Crown of Midnight, so get ready! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...2024-05-0845 min
Library Trolls PodcastLibrary Trolls TrailerWelcome to Library Trolls, a not-so-serious book club with fun takes on popular books. We’re currently going through the Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit librarytrolls.substack.com2024-05-0700 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 57 - RV Community (and preparing for a long trip)LFTR Episode 57 - our second week back in Studio Flo and we are getting so pumped to get back on the road and hanging out with the Community for the summer! We discuss today’s camping community, how (while improving) it’s still hard to be a minority or be differently able in it, and welcoming everyone who welcomes everyone.Highlights include:* Surprise taxes are fun* Frantically preparing for our summer travels* Frankie’s 1st birthday!* A train tangent* Getting ready to leave town checklist* The be...2024-04-211h 09
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 56 - Two Different Lives (and Tahoe)LFTR Episode 56 - We’re back home but now have a big shiny object in the driveway (and a new friend or two living with us). The OG LFTR recording studio (Flo the airstream) is back! We review the rest of our time in Lake Tahoe and the drive back, and discuss the idea of living (or wanting) two different lives.Highlights include:* Heavenly in Lake Tahoe pt. 2* Moguls are my nemesis* Skiing in two states* We had to stay in Tahoe til Saturday (darn)* If anyone wa...2024-04-141h 10
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 51 - Embarrassment (and Tucson, AZ)LFTR Episode 51 - We’re embarrassing ourselves this week. Well, we always do that but this time we acknowledge it. We pick up our 2021 travel flashback where we have a brief haunted interlude in New Mexico before kicking back in Tucson at the KOA where we celebrated birthdays and visited Saguaro NP. The letter this week was Embarrassment where we discuss what it takes to embarrass us, and how embarrassment has changed as we have.Highlights include:* Why oh wye?* Deming, NM is haunted, complete with dolls* Tucson KOA is an RV...2024-03-101h 03
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 46 - Lost in a Different WorldWelcome to LFTR Episode 46 and we’re lost in another world entirely. This week isn’t book club, really, but more an ode to finding books that take us amazing places, our favorite reading (and other) gadgets for travel, and more. We also talk about an adorable town and state park in Michigan as we continue our 2022 recap.Highlights include:* Clay has (walking) pneumonia* (Self inflicted) truck issues and annoying dealers* The best rest area ever* Auto level is the worst* We’re starting another podcast! It’s about...2024-02-041h 12
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Ep 45 - OverwhelmedWelcome to episode 45 of LFTR and we’re talking about the way January is going, which is fine, really. Just a lot. The sub-zero temps did us in for winter camping and one of us is back to work travel (a bit). It’s an adjustment. We also talk about times that we’ve been overwhelmed on the road or with road life in general. Included in this episode’s 2022 escapades recap, we leave the NE and head to Ohio where we stay at a gem of a state park and are underwhelmed with a national park.Highligh...2024-01-281h 03
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 43 - Maybe We’re Getting BetterWelcome to episode 43 of LFTR where we’re talking about some of the ways we think things are getting better. There’s a lot of stuff getting worse right now and it’s easy to feel like things are bleak. Maybe they are, but we’re trying to bring a little optimism and encouragement by focusing on things that may be improving just a bit. We know there’s a long way to go. Nothing is solved. But like…maybe there’s hope.We’re also talking about our trip to the Northeast in summer of 2022 and rounding out our...2024-01-141h 10
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR 42 - Realistic Affirmations for the New YearWelcome to episode 42 of LFTR where we’re talking affirmations. We’re leaning heavy into the encouragement part of “stories and encouragement from your traveling friends” and we hope you find it a little funny. And if you’re here for the stories, we’ve got plenty of those, too. Don’t worry. We also resume our summer 2022 recap with our second week in Acadia National Park.Highlights include:* It’s Dry January! Why we do it and what we like about it* The robe monster abides* A review of Mana Restaura...2024-01-071h 04
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 40 - Book Club #2Welcome to LFTR Episode 40 - Book Club (#2) where we’re talking about a bunch of the books Jamie and Clay have read over the past 20 weeks and a bunch of recommendations from our listeners and friends. Highlights (other than books) include:* A cocktail that tasted like hand soap* Happy Holidays from Christmastown* A recommendation for “old” people learning to snowboard* Continuing our NE Travel series - Maine: Camden, Bangor and a couple Harvest Hosts + a holiday weekend travel hack* LFTR Bookclub is a club for people who like booksB...2023-12-241h 17
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 39 - The Call of the RoadWelcome to Episode 39 of Letters From the Road where we’re talking about “The Call of the Road” and what that means to us. We talk about our skiing and snowboarding experience this week in Washington, plus our NE summer recap continues with our first week in Maine at Acadia.Highlights include:* Clay’s busted tailbone & adventures in snowboarding* Winter camping mishaps* Boothbay and our first week at Acadia* Hiking Cadillac Mountain* How we got hooked on RV travel* Summer 2024 plans preview* Budget getaway...2023-12-171h 13
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 34 - Game NightDear Friend,Welcome to Episode 34 of LFTR where we talk about our time in Palm Springs and driving all the way up to our winter spot in Leavenworth, Washington over the course of two and a half days.This week’s highlights include:* Palm Springs favorites including Village Fest* RV maintenance* Tips for surviving long drives* We finally got back to Icicle Brewing* Favorite games we keep in the camper* Having an “open” houseThanks for being here friends!See yo...2023-11-121h 11
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 33 - Rivers and RoadsDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 33, Rivers and Roads. We’re talking about being carried along by the current of a busy fall of activity. Maybe you can relate? Highlights include:* Lumberyard brewing in Flagstaff* We moved into our other RV!* Las Vegas featuring Container Park* Disagreeing on organization standards* Clay and Jamie burst into song* Funny stories from our wedding* Being so early you’re lateThanks for being here friends!See you down the road,2023-11-051h 02
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 31 - Letting Yourself Like ThingsDear Friend,Welcome to episode 31 of LFTR! This week we got back to Normal (IL). We talk about liking things earnestly and about our very fun time at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie. Highlights include:* A review of pumpkin beers and Normal breweries* DnD meets Scooby Doo!* Our review of Love’s RV Stop * Mini book review of The Fourth Wing* Being Disney AdultsThanks for being here friends!See you down the road,Jamie and Clay...2023-10-221h 04
RV Miles Podcast294. Baja to Alaska - LIVE from the Amana Homecoming with Jamie & Clay SchumacherIn this episode, we're recording in front of a live audience at our Homecoming rally. Jamie & Clay join us to chat about our favorite moments in our journey from Baja to Alaska.
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Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 30 - Communal LivingDear Friends,Welcome to Episode 30 of LFTR where we talk about our time exploring The Amana Colonies and how that relates to the RV community! We welcome Taryn to the PenPals this week!Highlights this week include:* Sunday night cocktails* Bags or cornhole and Beavis and Butthead* The RV Miles Meetup* What we learned about Amana even though we lived 15 miles away for years* Eevee the EV* Being an extrovert with social anxietyThanks so much for being here!...2023-10-151h 01
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 28 - 75 SoftDear Friend,Welcome to Episode 28 of Letters From the Road, stories and encouragement from your traveling friends! Today we talk about 75 Soft and a new way you can support us and become a Pen Pal ($5/month and $40/year). Highlights of this week’s ‘cast include:* Buying scotch at Walmart* Getting our Airstream repaired* Tailgating at Iowa State* Weber’s Resupply* Where does 75 Hard come from?* What we like to do instead* You deserve good things even if you don’t feel “tough”...2023-10-011h 04
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 27 - Used to BeDear Friend,Welcome to this week’s episode of LFTR, Used to Be. It’s about God-stuff and loving people well and our backgrounds. But that’s after we talk about what we’ve been up to lately. Highlights include:* Some nice Harvest Hosts* Devil’s Tower* The Wall Drug Incident* Back in Iowa* Where we come from* It’s a privilege to be apoliticalThanks for being with us friends!See you down the road.Jamie and Clay...2023-09-241h 17
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 26 - Travel PlanningDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 26 where we talk about travel planning and our recent whirlwind of travel back to the Lower 48 including stops in Jasper and Banff. Highlights include:* Jasper, Banff, and Radium Hot Springs* Glacier and Going to the Sun Road* Not trying to do all the things* How we plan our travel routes* Our on-the-road internet setupThanks for being with us on this journey. We’re so glad you’re here.See you down the road,Ja...2023-09-171h 06
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 25 - RegretsDear Friend,Welcome to Episode 25 of LFTR where we talk about what we do and don’t regret after recapping some of our time on the Alaska Highway. Highlights include:* The best fizzy waters ranked* Sign Forest* Liard Hot Springs* So many bears!* No regrets/YOLO/maybe not quite that* Try not to suckThanks for being on this journey with us, Friend!See you down the road,Jamie and ClayLinks:Liard Hot Springs...2023-09-101h 11
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 24 - Learning to SwearDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 24, where we talk about swear words, being kind, the beginning of our trek back to the lower 48, and the Noah Kahan show. Highlights include:* We’re in a parking lot again* Back to our favorite brewery in the Yukon* A face full of Timbits* Noah Kahan Alaska State Fair show * Stink the dog lives up to his name* Puppy time* Clay’s one nipple* Slight change to our winter plans* Social media wizard2023-09-031h 06
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR 22 - Natural DisastersDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 22, where we talk about natural disasters and climate change. First, we share what we’ve been up to in Alaska, including a glacier hike. We talk about our impact on climate change and how it impacts us as nomads. We don’t pretend to have any answers. Highlights include:* Valdez breweries and restaurants* Matanuska Glacier hike* New tires for the Airstream and a busted water heater* Please donate to Maui fire recovery if you can* Pros/cons of nomadic life in term...2023-08-201h 12
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 21 - Playing TogetherDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 21, Playing Together. This letter was inspired by our youngest daughter who wanted us all to remember the importance of playing together with our people. Highlights include:* Seward, Alaska recap:* Sled dog ride* Glaciers!* Whales!* Restaurants & coffee shops* How RV life has helped us remember to play together * The importance of unstructured time* A tangent about the music we listen to while we workThanks for being on this road with us. We’re gl...2023-08-131h 13
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 17 - WindDear Friend,Welcome to episode 17, Wind! This one is full of funny stories and terrible puns, and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Highlights include:* Denali National Park (so far)* The tent that blew far, far away* Why wind stinks for RVers* Boats and wind* Offerings to Elon Musk* Fun facts with Clay* A bad case of the punsThanks for joining us this week! We can’t wait to share more with you next Sunday!...2023-07-161h 08
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 16 - ChickenDear Friend,Welcome to episode 16, Chicken, where we talk about a magical (or not so magical) little town that we stayed at our first night in Alaska. We also recap our time on Top of the World Highway and getting to Chicken.Highlights include:* Floating the Chena River * Restaurants with middle school dress codes* Take the hard roads* Moose!* Solving the world’s problems with strangers at barsThanks for being here friend, we’re so glad you are.See you down...2023-07-091h 03
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 15 - Type II FunDear Friend,Welcome to episode 15 where we talk all about Type II Fun. What is it and why do we like it? Listen to find out. Other highlights include:* Highlights of recent travels in Yukon Territory* Jamie’s book club* “A strong wolf streak”* Assessing risk and safetyThanks, as always, for being with us on this journey. We’re glad you’re here!See you down the road,Jamie and Clay Get full access to Letters From the Road a...2023-07-021h 13
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR 13 - Of Dungeons and of DragonsHey Friend!Welcome to LFTR 13 - Of Dungeons and of Dragons, Father’s Day Takeover edition! This week, we have a letter about DND from Clay and Jamie still can’t believe she actually plays! We hope you enjoy this slightly different episode. Highlights include:* Recording from a Canadian Walmart with Canadian beer tasting and Canadian McDonald’s Poutine review* Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse and why Jamie hates movie theaters* How and why we started playing* Who should play* Our favorite characters that we have played* Wh...2023-06-181h 10
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 12 - SerendipityDear Friend,Happy Pride Month! Welcome to Episode 12, Serendipity! This episode was our first recorded in Canada and was a lot of fun as we recount stories of happenstance that led to some of our favorite places and events in our travels. Highlights include:* Happy accident of the week* A humorous (and incorrect) retelling of the Serendipity movie plot* Accidentally (and happily) making friends on the road* Otter sighting and the serendipity of getting to see wildlife* The chain of serendipitous events that led to our life...2023-06-1159 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR 11 - Getting OlderDear Friends,Thanks for joining us for Episode 11 of Letters From the Road in which we discuss getting older. We get it, we aren’t that old, but we’re getting close to 40 and it’s giving us some feelings. I’m reminded of a line from an obscure Nine Days song that says “I know I’m young, but it’s the oldest I’ve ever been.” At any rate, here are the highlights of the week:* A holiday-weekend visit to Seattle* The feeling of not recognizing yourself* The value of perspective...2023-06-041h 19
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 10 - BirthdaysDear Friend,Happy Memorial Day Weekend if you are US-based! I hope that it’s a great one, even with the potential impending economic doom. Clay and I had a blast talking about birthdays, including:* Recent visits to Sol Duc Hot Springs and Victoria, BC for Clay’s birthday * Jamie’s worst (and best) birthdays* A tangent about cool stuff in OKC and Clay being a basic bitchThanks for joining us!See you down the road,Jamie and Clay Get full access...2023-05-2859 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 9 - Financial AdviceDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 9 - Financial Advice, where Clay and I have lots of stories about what not to do, but mostly tell you it doesn’t actually matter that much.Highlights include:* A listener-recommended brewery/restaurant* Pros/cons of the financial side of RV Life* When you do the “right thing” and things go wrong* How to (not) save for retirementThanks for joining us on this journey friends, we’re so glad to have you along!See you down the road...2023-05-211h 05
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 8 - SweetDear Friend,Welcome to LFTR Episode 8 - Sweet! This letter generated a lot of discussion on the Substack and we’re hoping you enjoy our discussion of it. Highlights in this episode include:* The button factory* “Having” a wife* What it means to be sweet* Swim lesson hero* Bone crushing handshakesWe also have a listener letter in this episode. Thanks, as always, for joining us on this journey.See you down the road,Jamie and Clay Get full a...2023-05-1458 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 7 - WildDear Friend,Thanks for joining us for Episode 7 of Letters From the Road - Wild. Highlights from this episode include:* Wild camping in West Virginia and outside of Grand Canyon National Park* How to find wild in busy places* How to find wild in our day to day livesWe’re glad you’re here!See you down the road,Jamie and Clay Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe2023-05-0756 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 5 - TreesDear Friend,In this, episode 5 of LFTR - Trees, we find out what happens when Jamie and Clay replace their Sunday night cocktails with hot tea and things get silly. Highlights include:* Baby douglas firs* Bats as pets* Using magic to befriend animals* Hugging trees* Is The Giving Tree good?* Plants having feelings* The circle of treesThanks for being here friend. See you down the road,JamiePS - Our theme song is “Break Aw...2023-04-2355 min
Letters From the Road PodcastLFTR Episode 1 - Being From a PlaceIn this episode, Jamie and Clay talk about what it means to be from somewhere, their love for their hometown, Normal, and the movie The Big Year.Theme song is “Break Away” by Young Presidents. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe2023-04-0237 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 034 – The Cable Guy This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve and Ryan light a candle for all the former child stars doing porn and robbing gas stations and lament the end of trashy 90s television — the genital warts of American society. We watched The Cable Guy and discovered that Americans would rather have their comedic heroes talking out of their rectums than critiquing our dumb media consumption. Put on your Doc Martens and pop in your Mazzy Star mix CD because we go back to a morally murky time — the 1990s. The Cable Guy (1996) d. Ben Stil...2020-08-1700 min