{"podcast":{"title":"abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast","slug":"abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast-5332627","podcast_index_feed_id":5332627,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/6ea805/feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML6765460506","website_url":"http://www.allamericanruins.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/223b69ac-0121-11f0-91c4-2bfa85217bbc/image/cbea797fd36355afc08544ab8546982a.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"All-American Ruins","episode_count":71,"summary":"abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, the show asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing. Winner: Ambie Award (2025 - Best DIY Podcast), Signal Awards (2024 & 2025 - Best Experimental Podcast), CineHealth Media Festival (Best Podcast), Sydney Web Fest Michael Ajakwe Award for Innovation (2025) Nominee: UK Press Gazette Future of Media Awards (2024, 2025 - Regional Podcast of the Year), Ambie Awards (2024 - Best Indie Podcast) To learn more, visit www.allamericanruins.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-03T16:27:48.200137+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast-5332627"},"episode":{"title":"Fading Transmissions from The Sumner School (Topeka, KS) - LIVE EPISODE","slug":"fading-transmissions-from-the-sumner-school-topeka-ks-live-episode","published_at":"2026-04-30T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast-5332627/fading-transmissions-from-the-sumner-school-topeka-ks-live-episode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast-5332627","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/mgln.ai/e/1672/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9728632538.mp3","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/mgln.ai/e/1672/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9728632538.mp3","summary":"An unexpected—and ironic—detour to an infamous abandoned school in Kansas sparks the kickoff of season 4. When Blake accidentally stumbles into the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education at the Sumner School in Topeka, he finds himself confronting the moment his childhood imagination collides with historical transmissions the country once tried to erase. Note: Episodes 1–4 of Season 4 form “Fading Transmissions from a Republic of Ruins,” a four-part series embedded within the season. This Season 4 premiere was recorded in front of a live audience at Green Box Arts in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. 🏆 The Ambies — Winner, Best DIY Podcast (2025) 📡 The Signal Awards — Best Experimental Podcast (2024 & 2025) 📰 Press Gazette Future of Media Awards — Nominee (2024 & 2025) *** 🎧 Note: For the best immersive experience, find a quiet place and wear headphones when listening to \"abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast.\" 🎧 *** Further Exploration 📜 Transcripts: https://abandonedpod.com 🗺️ Continue exploring: http://www.allamericanruins.com ✉️ Advertising inquiries: advertising@airwavemedia.com ℹ️ Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"An unexpected—and ironic—detour to an infamous abandoned school in Kansas sparks the kickoff of season 4. When Blake accidentally stumbles into the legacy…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2056,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast-5332627/episodes/fading-transmissions-from-the-sumner-school-topeka-ks-live-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast-5332627/fading-transmissions-from-the-sumner-school-topeka-ks-live-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}