Greetings from Somewhere | A Travel Show
Zach Mack
"A smart take on the travel documentary concept, refashioned within the modern podcast aesthetic" - Vulture “impeccably made” - Outside Magazine “a breakout star of the genre” - Podcast Review “a considerable amount of pleasure” - Vulture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Driverless cars are here, but are they ready?
Hey folks, been a while. I miss you too. Anyways, here's an episode about driverless cars I made for the Vox Media podcast series 'Land of the Giants.' This season profiled Tesla and this episode tracks Tesla and its competitors' race to crack the code on driverless technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2023 • 33:53
Since that trip to Marfa | Detour
In 2018, I took an important road trip with an old friend that led to the creation of this show. On that trip, the two of us were both experiencing a lot of transition in life. At this point, it’s been four years since I’ve seen or spoken to that friend and I’ve always wondered what happened in his life after we took that trip… so I caught up with him to ask. This episode was created as part of the ‘Roundabout’ podcast series from Statefarm and AcastHost: Zach MackPlease rate and revie
Oct 6, 2022 • 17:23
📍 9 Days in Scandinavia
I just got back from Scandinavia. While I was out there, I decided to record a travel diary of my incredible trip. We had some fun mixing it up stylistically with this one. Enjoy. Host: Zach MackPlease rate and review our show on Apple podcasts & Spoitfy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2022 • 12:40
Somewhere FM | Detour
Welcome to Somewhere FM, your favorite road trip radio show. All night long we are taking your calls and hearing your travel stories about getting back out there. Host Zach Mack If you want to donate to the show, hit me up hereIf you want to hear more from the ‘Not Lost’, listen here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2022 • 23:12
We Made It | Detour
For our final episode of the season, I'm joined by my friend, collaborator, and engineer Dan Tureck. Together we respond to listener questions and discuss our favorite moments of the season, how 'Greetings from Somewhere' came to be, and reveal what comes next for the show. Host: Zach MackPlease rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2021 • 36:30
📍Joshua Tree, CA
What comes to mind when you think of Joshua Tree? Is it psychedelic drugs, or weird Dr. Seuss looking trees and the wide-open desert landscape? Maybe it's a place for bands like The Eagles and U2 or even influencers with big hats who just wanna escape from LA for the weekend and take selfies. Or maybe, it's a place where people come to heal or to make something, or both.Host: Zach MackJordan Coley's newsletterAvon's short filmPlease rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See
Feb 17, 2021 • 40:34
The Guy Who Walked 4,000 Miles Across the U.S. | Detour
At age 23, Andrew Forsthoefel was feeling a little lost and so he decided to walk out of his mother's house and just keep walking until he felt called to stop or until he hit the pacific ocean. 4,000 miles of walking, 5 pairs of shoes, and nearly a year later, he had walked clear across the country. Andrew joins me to discuss what he learned about himself and people along the way. Host: Zach MackAndrew Forsthoefel's website Wanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Pl
Feb 10, 2021 • 22:45
📍Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV
From a small San Francisco counterculture beach party to a mega gathering in the Black Rock Desert, Burning Man has become a cultural force. But what exactly is Burning Man? How has it actually changed over the years? And in the midst of a pandemic, what did this utopian gathering look like in 2020? Host: Zach MackRead our latest review in VulturePlease rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2021 • 32:13
📍Disney World, Magic Kingdom
What brings people to the most magical place on earth during the weirdest time on earth?Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Also, check out Pelin’s podcast ‘Criticism is Dead’ and Carlye’s podcast ‘Very Amusing’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2021 • 29:12
Planes, Trains & Wheelchairs
For some, getting from A to B requires a lot more than an ID and a ticket.Special Thanks to John Morris at WheelchairTravel.orgHost: Zach MackWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on Apple podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 20, 2021 • 23:31
VanLife | Detour
The pandemic has led to a renewed interest in #Vanlife, but what is it REALLY like living in a van? Longtime VanLifer Laura Edmondson stops by to share details.Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2021 • 22:55
📍Mount Rushmore, SD
Mount Rushmore National Memorial was built as a tourist trap and a brash tribute to democracy, but if you lean in, it's hard not to notice its faults. Even after they’ve been chiseled away and sanded down.Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2020 • 19:47
The Present and Future of the American Road Trip | Pt. 2
How are the pandemic and societal tensions affecting the reality of today's road trip? And what will road trips look like in 50 years? Tariro Mzezewa, Alvin Hall, and Dan Albert help us unpack. Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2020 • 27:20
The Myth of the American Road Trip | Pt. 1
From Route 66 to roadside diners - what drives America's love affair with the road? Allen Pietrobon, a road trip historian and professor at Trinity Washington University challenges our romanticization of the American road trip and reveals why it's not always like the movie Cars. Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on Apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio
Nov 25, 2020 • 27:58
Traveling Responsibly | Detour
The holidays are upon us, but we’re still in the middle of a pandemic. Tariro Mzezewa, a travel reporter at the New York Times helps us navigate whether or not to travel this season, as well as how to be a more considerate traveler in general. Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on apple podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 24, 2020 • 19:38
📍Marfa, TX
From remote cowboy town to art Mecca; a small community grapples with tourism, development and its future. Host: Zach MackSubscribe to our newsletterWanna share a road trip story? Leave us a message at 510.689.1781Please rate and review our show on apple podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2020 • 24:36
