{"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":"172. Joshua Tree National Park - Where Two Deserts Meet","slug":"172-joshua-tree-national-park-where-two-deserts-meet","published_at":"2025-06-15T07:05:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/172-joshua-tree-national-park-where-two-deserts-meet","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/172-joshua-tree-national-park-where-two-deserts-meet--66344813","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66344813/tin_joshua_auphonic.mp3","summary":"In episode 172 of \"Travel Is Back,\" Johnny Mac takes you on an unforgettable journey to Joshua Tree National Park, where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts collide in a stunning natural playground. Discover the best things to do in Joshua Tree, from hiking the iconic Hidden Valley Trail to marveling at the surreal Joshua trees themselves. This episode is packed with invaluable Joshua Tree travel tips, including must-visit neighborhoods like the eclectic town of Joshua Tree and the artistic haven of Pioneertown. Johnny also dives into the delicious food and restaurants in the area, highlighting local favorites like Crossroads Café and Pappy & Harriet’s, where you can savor mouthwatering dishes after a day of adventure. Plus, learn about the park’s breathtaking landmarks, such as Skull Rock and Cholla Cactus Garden, and find out why stargazing here is a must-do. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and explore our back catalog for more travel inspiration. 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 episode 172 of \"Travel Is Back,\" Johnny Mac takes you on an unforgettable journey to Joshua Tree National Park, where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":727,"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/172-joshua-tree-national-park-where-two-deserts-meet/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-4903686/172-joshua-tree-national-park-where-two-deserts-meet.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}