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Santa Maybe, a CriminalThe First Day of Christmas - A Partridge in a Pine TreeEpisode 1: The First Day of Christmas – A Partridge in a Pine Tree
It's like Santa Claus.
As a suspect.
On Dateline.
In the South.
Santa Claus expects milk and cookies on his Christmas route. What he does not expect is a cup of hunch punch strong enough to stun a reindeer. But one wrong sip in a tiny south Georgia town sends the big man spiraling into trouble - serious trouble. By dawn, he’s the prime suspect in a DUI and the hit-and-run death of Ruthie Barker Guest, a sweet grandmother who...
2025-11-2719 min
Voca VacayThe Maine Problem!Lobstah! Chowdah! The slowest drivers in America! It's Maine, home to Stephen King, a bunch of Dunkin' Donuts, and a beer named for Baby Kittens! We also mow through New Hampshire and Vermont looking for food and drink!
2024-01-211h 18
A Nefarious Nightmare - True CrimeIntroducing SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINALTODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY INDIPOP, ACCIDENT.COMSpecial deals and offers for our listeners can be found at info.indipop.co/NEFARIOUSSee what your claim is worth at accident.com/podcastS6 BONUS II - Introducing Santa Maybe, A CriminalCW/TW - holly jolly follies. This show/episode does contain satire and the only character based on a real person is Santa Claus. Any other names or likenesses are purely coincidental.Santa Maybe, a Criminal is a limited true-crime satire podcast created...
2023-12-2522 min
DIE-ALOGUESanta Maybe, A Criminal Feed Drop!It's November 30, do you know where your holiday spirit is?!? I am delighted to present Season 2 Episode 1 of SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL - on the feed today! Enjoy this true crime satire, Yuletide mystery podcast created by my friend and editor, Jason Usry.Listen closely to hear yours truly for an audio appearance, along with several other true crime podcasters you know and love. If you haven't listened to Season 1, go back and binge it now. Follow and subscribe to SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-my-boo/id1575647520?i=1000587540458__________________________________________________________________________________________
2022-11-3036 min
Voca VacayOui Louvre Paris Deux!Mona Lisa? Eiffel Tower? Catacombs filled with skulls? Bring 'em all on in Part Two of our Special Two-Part Paris Series! Find out which French cooking class to take, how long the lines are to enter the Louvre, and why the Eiffel Tower at midnight is the most romantic place in the world!
2022-07-291h 27Voca VacayOui Louvre Paris Un!The City of Love, Lights, and All Sorts of Great Food beckons on Part One of our Special Two-Part Paris Series! Join us as we find cafe's, fight insane crowds, and smooch on the River Seine! As a special bonus, hear about the driver that made Marie drop her Uber membership!
2022-07-291h 18Voca VacayVegas Baby!When Sin City calls, you accept the charges! This episode takes on the good, the bad, and the amazing so you can take advantage of all Las Vegas has to offer! Learn how to upgrade your room, eat the perfect meal, explore the Strip, and even crush a car with a tank!
2022-04-041h 26Voca VacayN'awlins Part Deux!Burlesque, cooking gumbo, and flaming bananas take center stage in Part Two of our two-part series on The Big Easy! We check out shucked oysters, take on unlimited Bloody Marys, and learn what separates Creole and Cajun cuisines!
2022-03-221h 10
Voca VacayN'awlins Part Un!Part One of our two-part series on the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, and everything that makes New Orleans an incredible vacay location! Let's hit up NOLA for tasty drinks, creole and cajun vittles, real jazz, and a behind the scenes peek at making floats for the Mardi Gras parades!
2022-02-191h 23Voca VacayCharge to 200! Clear!Frank almost died! Yup, this episode talks about his near-death experience, what a heart attack feels like, and how to stay healthy to get out of the hospital and back on vacation! As a bonus, find out the ten weirdest items that TSA confiscated in 2021!
2022-01-271h 04
Voca VacayThe Jack Of All Daniels!Jack Daniel's Distillery is not a vacation, it's a pilgrimage! But even in this place of yummy deliciousness, you can still screw it up! Join us in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and learn how to make the most of this incredible whiskey tour!
2021-10-1656 min
Voca VacayLubbly Dubbly!Part Four of our four-part Ireland series spotlights the style, cuisine, and landmarks of Dublin! Learn how to pour a pint of Guinness, why the sport of Hurling is spectacular, which writers are featured in pub crawls, and what is the proper name for the Rod to God!
2021-07-011h 12
Voca VacayIreland Down Southie!Part Three of our four-part Ireland series hits the southern coast of the Emerald Isle! Take in the Copper Coast, Waterford Crystal, the Ring of Kerry, and find out about the Titanic Experience that will make you question Leonardo DiCaprio!
2021-07-011h 24
Voca VacayCliffs Of Moher! Cliffs of Less!Part Two of our four-part Ireland series takes on the Irish Wild Atlantic Way! This west-coast tour spotlights the coolness of the Irish language, the deliciousness of Galway, the awesomeness of sheer sea cliffs, and why you must stay overnight on the Aran Islands!
2021-05-0658 min
Voca VacayKiss Me Blarney Stone!Part One of our four-part Ireland series kicks off with a smooch on the Blarney Stone! Learn why claustrophobic tourists may have problems reaching it, what deadly plants lurk in the nearby poison garden, and why Frank blames all Irish people for his dark love of eating jellybeans!
2021-05-011h 02
Voca VacayBlame Canada!Crokinole? Tim Hortons? Ridiculously polite people? Must be Canada, eh? This episode discusses the scenery, food, and all the reasons to visit the Great White North! We reveal the goodness of waffle bars, the majesty of the Northern Lights, and even tell you why the guys from South Park were cheated out of an Academy Award!
2021-04-011h 07
Voca VacayCamp-O-Rama!Pitch a tent, unroll a sleeping bag, and join our camping episode! We cover RVs, cabins, car camping, glamping, primitive camping, and even how to sleep on top of cars! The Appalachian Trail, Qantas Airlines, and Leatherman Multitools are all featured on this Camp-O-Rama!
2021-03-151h 22
Voca VacayPrepare For Takeoff!Want inside tips and tricks on how we fly? We spill the beans on Part Three of our Three-Part Frequent Flyers Series! Learn our secrets of picking flights, taking bumps, where to sit, what to pack, what food to order, the pros and cons of airport lounges, and lots more!
2021-02-161h 31
Voca VacayFrom The Flight Deck!Who's as cool as Batman? A pilot! Part Two of our Three-Part Frequent Flyers Series talks to an actual pilot of a major airline! Find out about a bunch of topics, like why they don't panic in turbulence, how they get that reassuring pilot intercom voice, and how they pass the time on long flights!
2021-02-1654 min
Voca VacayWelcome Aboard!Want the inside scoop on air travel from a flight attendant? We got it right here! Part One of our Three-Part Frequent Flyers Series talks to an actual flight attendant about lots of stuff, including how they work with passengers, the yuckiest part of their job, and how they feel about babies on the plane!
2021-02-1655 min
Voca VacayLivin' La Lisbon Loca!A proud city in a must-see country, Lisbon, Portugal, is full of culture, great food, and amazing music! Join us as we tour an inverted tower, a museum with old carriages, and an authentic Fado cafe! We also talk about a man who lived hidden in the Chicago International Airport for three months! Crazy stuff!
2021-02-011h 11
Voca VacayRun! Zombies!Zombies! The walking dead! Time to run for your life! This heart-pumping episode screams through the zombie runs, charity 5Ks, marathons, triathlons, and other activities that will get you off the couch! We tell you how to outrun the zombie army, give you tips for other road races, and even tell you how the Chinese government is regulating their flight attendants during Covid!
2021-01-171h 02
Voca VacaySay Say Marseille!This day trip takes us to Marseille, a French seaport that features crunchy navettes and delicious bouillabaisse! We also visit nearby Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, 1,000 outdoor fountains, and some funky street layouts!
2020-12-3140 min
Voca VacayNice Is Nice!This day trip takes us to Nice, France! Tour this lovely city with us as we experience the arts, foods, and sights of everything that is Nice! Learn how to park semi-legally, find perfect crepes, and drive narrow switchback roads in heroic fashion!
2020-12-3130 min
Voca VacayWe're On A Boat!Food buffets! Unlimited booze! Must be on a boat! Part Four of our Four Part Med Cruise Series talks about the good and bad parts of the MSC Grandiosa! Find out when to book a massage, which package deals you should get, how to get mixed drinks at a discount, and why Zoe the Personal Cruise Assistant is not helpful!
2020-12-181h 16
Voca VacayGonna Gonna Barcelona!Amazing architecture! Yummy food! A laid-back vibe on the Mediterranean coast! It's Barcelona! Part Three of our Four Part Med Cruise Series features this vibrant Spanish city with a visit to a meat shop, a cupcakery, and the legendary Basiclia de la Sagrada Familia! We argue about the value of tour buses, plus we check out a Maldives resort with unlimited visits for the next year! And remember, Barcelona spells REAL BACON!
2020-11-291h 08
Voca VacayWe Halta For Malta!Brave knights! Great food! Cannons firing cannonballs! Must be Malta! On Part Two of our Four Part Med Cruise series, we check out Valletta, Malta! History, culture, Mdina glass, and the legendary pastizz snack food!
2020-11-141h 02
Voca VacayViva Italia!Let's go to a couple places in Italy, or as we call it, EATILY! Part One of our Four Part Cruise Series tackles Genoa, Civitavecchia, Vatican City, and Palermo! We ate! We drank! And we totally screwed up our schedule in Sicily!
2020-11-021h 00
The Chad Whittle PodcastProducing Documentaries Around the World with Frank BarnasFrank Barnas teaches video production and screenwriting at Middle Tennessee State University. He has published six textbooks and produced multiple documentaries. He is also the former host of "The Morning Drive with Frank Barnas" on News Talk 105.9 WVGA-FM Valdosta, Georgia. Barnas co-hosts the "Voca Vacay" podcast with his wife, Marie.
On this episode of "The Chad Whittle Podcast," Frank discusses producing documentary films around the world, including Antarctica, and how technology has impacted producing video content. He also discusses why he likes talk radio and why he started his travel podcast.
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2020-10-1900 min
Voca VacayThe Truffles We've Seen!Join us for a real truffle hunt in the south of France! Learn why truffles are so expensive, where you can take part in a truffle hunt, and how to prepare truffles when you get back home!
2020-10-151h 06
Voca VacayYou Cannes Do It!Want to walk the red carpet at Cannes? It's easy as long as the Film Festival isn't going on! Join us as we hit this gorgeous movie star hangout during an awesome New Year's Eve celebration! We also tell you how to crash the film festival when it's in town, how to blend in with the beautiful people, and how you can be The Fresh Prince of Bel Air!
2020-09-3059 minVoca VacayGo Go Monaco!Champagne dreams? Caviar wishes? Millionaires in every direction? Sounds like Monaco! Join our trip to a tiny country with serious cash, decadent cuisine, luxurious cars, and the one-of-a-kind Monte Carlo Casino!
2020-09-191h 06Voca VacayLand Of The Lost Luggage!Ever lose a bag? We found it! This podcast takes you to Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama, where lost and forgotten luggage is up for sale! We'll tell you about the clothing, jewelry, electronics, and everything else that didn't survive the trip but made its way to the showroom floor! We also highlight a soda fountain that's been in business since 1869, plus tell you about a wild contest in Taiwan where 10,000 people competed to get on a plane that would never leave the ground!
2020-09-031h 08Voca VacayKebabalicious!Part Three of our special three-part series on Istanbul, Turkey, dives into the flavor, taste, and aromatics of all things delicious. Learn about kebabs, doners, baklava, kofta, tea, coffee, and all of the amazing spices that make Turkey a culinary destination! We also pass along tips on haggling at the bazaars and update you on the Isle of Rum, a tiny Scottish island that is having a contest for you to relocate there!
2020-08-211h 00
Voca VacayKentucky Bourbon Trail!What could be better than a tour dedicated to all things bourbon? Join us on our journey across the state of Kentucky for an inside look at the Kentucky Bourbon Tour. Find out how to get a Special Passport from the distilleries, what you should expect at each of the 16 bourbon makers, and why this deserves to be a bucket list item!
2020-08-0131 min
Voca VacayTurkey For Thanksgiving!Part One of our special three-part series on Istanbul, Turkey, goes inside the most popular cultural attractions in the city: the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. Learn how to navigate the crowds, deal with the pushy "helpers" who want to be your best friend, and what clothing to wear for each venue. And for a change of pace from a Turkey Thanksgiving, we'll tell you about a Swedish restaurant that only serves one person a day!
2020-08-011h 02
Voca VacayLet's Poop In A Hole!Ever travel someplace where the toilet facilities are substandard? Not just inferior itchy toilet paper, but how about NO TOILET AT ALL? In this edition, we tell you how to stay squeaky clean in the great outdoors, what it's like to go potty in developing countries without plumbing, plus we list the nasty diseases you can get if you don't wash your hands with soap. And if you've ever wanted to see the Museum of Toilet History, we'll tell you where to go!
2020-08-0143 min
Voca VacayLookah At That Hookah!Part Two of our special three-part series on Istanbul, Turkey, kicks off with the all-important hookah protocol. Here's what you need to know about this cultural treat, how to partake without looking like a total goofball, and even what flavors of hookah are best for beginners!
2020-08-0144 min
Voca VacayVacation Movies!Stuck inside by a pandemic, a lack of travel money, or zero motivation to get out? If you can't hit the road, why not settle in with quality movies about travel and vacation? This episode suggests great movies to pass the time when you're stuck on the couch at home! As a bonus, we debate who is the ultimate travel actor! Is it the amazing comic actor John Candy? Or do you vote for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio? It's a Battle Royale for movie supremacy!
2020-08-0157 min
Voca VacayDeath By Earth!Ah, the joy of plummeting from 10,000 feet in the air with nothing but the Earth to greet you below. Fun! If you've ever wanted to skydive but were afraid to ask the stupid questions, we have the answers! Get ready to hop out of a perfectly good airplane as a skydiving instructor takes you on a tandem dive! Learn the cheapest days to jump, why you want some clouds in the sky, and why a sunset jump will cost you extra!
2020-08-0154 min