{"podcast":{"title":"Travel Is Back: 8 Minutes. One Destination. Let's Go!","slug":"travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686","podcast_index_feed_id":4903686,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4952649/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.podpage.com/travel-is-back/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47f558ccf8a9969c2be292592e888dcd.jpg","author":"Caloroga Shark Media / Travel Guides and Tips","episode_count":196,"summary":"“very week, Johnny Mac takes you somewhere worth going. From the fog-draped coast of the Pacific Northwest to the neon-lit stretch of Route 66, from Hawaiian volcanoes to New England in full autumn flame — this is travel writing for people who actually travel. No luxury resorts, no sponsored content, no fluff. Just the real story of a place, told in a way that makes you want to book a flight before the episode ends. Eight minutes. One destination. Let's go.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! Our Travel Store with links and deals CLICK HERE Popular episodes include San Diego, Chicago, Nashville, Montreal and Las Vegas. In some episodes, AI has been used to help refine the intinerary.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T00:18:51.758362+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686"},"episode":{"title":"169. Death Valley National Park: Beautiful Desolation - Whispers of Silence in a Harsh Landscape","slug":"169-death-valley-national-park-beautiful-desolation-whispers-of-silence-in-a-harsh-landscape","published_at":"2025-05-25T07:05:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/169-death-valley-national-park-beautiful-desolation-whispers-of-silence-in-a-harsh-landscape","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/169-death-valley-national-park-beautiful-desolation-whispers-of-silence-in-a-harsh-landscape--66062586","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66062586/tib_death_valley_auphonic.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Travel Is Back, join host Johnny Mac as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey through Death Valley National Park, a stunning landscape that perfectly captures the essence of beautiful desolation. Listeners will discover the best things to do in Death Valley, including the breathtaking views from Dante's View and the mesmerizing colors of Artist's Palette. We’ll also explore unique landmarks like Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, and the surreal Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes that invite adventure and exploration. As we dive into the park's culinary side, you'll learn about the best food and restaurants nearby, showcasing local favorites that fuel your desert adventures. Whether you’re looking for Death Valley travel tips or inspiration for your next US travel destination, this episode is packed with insights that will help you make the most of your visit. Be sure to follow the podcast for more exciting adventures and explore our back catalog of over 200 episodes. Travel Is Back — over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond. Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.","meta_description":"In this episode of Travel Is Back, join host Johnny Mac as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey through Death Valley National Park, a stunning landscape…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":861,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/episodes/169-death-valley-national-park-beautiful-desolation-whispers-of-silence-in-a-harsh-landscape/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/169-death-valley-national-park-beautiful-desolation-whispers-of-silence-in-a-harsh-landscape.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}