Pop Culture Passport is your guide to quirky and cool travel destinations across the USA. Every other week, we explore unique things to do, from movie and TV filming locations and theme parks to roadside attractions, quirky museums, regional foods, and the fascinating stories behind the places you visit. If you'd happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, a legendary roadside attraction, or a local spot with an incredible backstory, this podcast is for you. I'm Beth Schillaci, aka the Roaming Yeti. I'm a travel content creator, pop culture nerd, and firm believer that the best discoveries happen when you layer a little curiosity on top of wherever you're already headed. I call them side quests: the detours, the unexpected stops, the "wait, THAT'S here?" moments that make any trip unforgettable and personal. Whether you're planning a dedicated trip or looking for the perfect thing to add to so
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Episode #153
From Scottish Rebellion to Glowing Monsters: The Story of Mini Golf
Aug 14, 202615 min
Send us Fan Mail Episode 153 What do Scottish women, rooftop golf courses, fairy-tale castles, and glowing monsters have in common? They're all part of the surprising history of miniature golf. This week on Pop Culture Passport , we're tracing the story of one of America's favorite summer traditions, from a quiet act of rebellion at St. Andrews in Scotland to the rooftop mini golf craze of 1920s New York City, through the Great Depression, and into today's elaborate themed and blacklight courses. Along the way we'll visit: Whispering Pines Miniature Golf in Irondequoit, NY — the oldest continuously operating miniature golf course in America Tom Thumb Golf and the fairy-tale vision of Garnet and Frieda Carter New York City's incredible rooftop mini golf boom The rise of Putt-Putt Golf Modern Monster Mini Golf Whether your favorite course has windmills, castles, pirates, or glowing monsters, miniature golf has been bringing generations together for more than 150 years. The next time you pick up a putter, you'll know the remarkable story behind the game. You ready? Let’s roam. Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter. Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram . Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next. Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.
Send us Fan Mail Episode 152 What if the best baseball experience in America isn't at a Major League stadium? In this episode, we make the case for Minor League Baseball as the ultimate side quest, the affordable, community-driven, glorious alternative to the big leagues that most travelers completely overlook. We start with a personal story: the night the Rochester Red Wings played as the Rochester Plates, a nod to Rochester's most famous regional dish, the Garbage Plate. From there, we dive into the surprising history of Minor League Baseball, the extraordinary story of the Rochester Red Wings and the 72 Day Miracle that saved the franchise, and the Bull Durham connection you might not know about. Then we get into why Minor League Baseball belongs on every traveler's radar: the affordable tickets, the deep community ties, the absolutely unhinged alternate team identities (the Hartford Yard Goats, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Jersey Shore pork roll in bowling shoes), the local food experiences, and the promotional nights that prove this league truly understands joy. In this episode: The Rochester Plates and why we chose that night on purpose A brief history of Minor League Baseball The 72 Day Miracle that saved the Rochester Red Wings Why MiLB is the ultimate side quest: affordable, community, food, alternate names, promos, and nostalgia Wherever you're traveling this summer, check if there's a minor league team in town. You might just find your new favorite side quest. You ready? Let’s roam. Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter. Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram . Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next. Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.
East Broad Top Railroad: The Pennsylvania Railroad That Refused to Die
Jul 17, 202649 min
Send us Fan Mail A scrap dealer buys a railroad. The engines start to cry. And he makes them a promise he keeps for the rest of his life. That's just one of the extraordinary stories inside today's episode, and it only scratches the surface of what makes the East Broad Top Railroad one of the most remarkable places in America. In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Greene, Director of Sales and a qualified brakeman at the East Broad Top Railroad, America's oldest operating narrow-gauge railroad, tucked into the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania. Andrew is also the founder of what the Washington Post called the premier American ragtime ensemble in the country. In this episode: Why trains feel more alive than any other form of transportation The history of the East Broad Top Railroad The scrap dealer who bought a railroad and made a promise to a steam engine The Smithsonian's extraordinary endorsement The belt-driven machine shop, which is the last of its kind in North America What to expect on a visit, from plush coaches to the cinder car The future of the EBT, including rail bikes, track expansion and a 10-year vision Plan your visit: Website: https://eastbroadtop.com/ Phone: 814-447-3285 Location: 20 minutes north of PA Turnpike Exit 180 — Fort Littleton You ready? Let’s roam. Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter. Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram . Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next. Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.
Day Trip Palooza Wrap-Up: Buffalo, East Aurora & Unexpected Detours
Jul 3, 202621 min
Send us Fan Mail Episode 150 While spending two and a half weeks in Western New York, I set out to complete what I called Day Trip Palooza: four day trips within 90 miles of our home base. Did it go according to plan? Not exactly. In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when weather, holiday hours, work schedules, and real life got in the way, and why two great day trips turned out to be better than four rushed ones. Join me as I recap visits to: East Aurora, home of the historic Roycroft Campus and the famous Vidler’s 5 & 10 Buffalo, where we tackled the great wing debate and visited the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Fairport, a charming Erie Canal town where a last-minute pivot turned into a fun afternoon. Plus, in this Snack Society Field Report: Duff’s vs. Anchor Bar The history of Buffalo wings Beef on Weck Buffalo’s beloved sponge candy This episode is a reminder that you don’t need a perfect itinerary—or even a full vacation—to discover something new. You ready? Let’s roam. In This Episode What Day Trip Palooza was and why I created it Why some trips happened, and others didn’t East Aurora highlights Buffalo food and attractions Fairport and the Erie Canal The value of flexible travel plans Why day trips are staying in my travel rotation Resources East Aurora Day Trip Guide Buffalo Day Trip Guide Fairport Day Trip Guide Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter. Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram . Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next. Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.
Send us Fan Mail Episode 149 Did you know Atlantic City has over 100 murals telling the stories of its soul, and most visitors walk right past them? Atlantic City is one of America's most recognized destinations, but for most people, the story begins and ends with the casinos and the boardwalk. In this episode, I sit down with Kiara Davis, Tourism and Community Affairs Manager for Visit Atlantic City and proud Atlantic City native, to uncover the layers of history, culture, art, and community that make this city so much more than its reputation. In this episode, you'll discover: The Orange Loop. Three blocks straight off the Monopoly board that have become the most vibrant and authentic neighborhood in Atlantic City right now, home to local restaurants, an independent music venue, community gardens, and the city's thriving arts scene The African American Heritage Museum, founded by Mr. Ralph Hunter through his personal collection and passion for preserving Black history and culture, and why Kiara calls it one of the most powerful places in the city The foods you absolutely cannot miss, from the legendary White House Subs to saltwater taffy mixing tips that will completely change how you eat it Atlantic City is layered, resilient, and full of stories waiting to be discovered. After this conversation , you'll never look at it the same way again. You ready? Let’s roam. Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter. Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram . Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next. Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.
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