Roadside
Janica McEndollar & Abigail Stoff
The fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.
E70 World's Deadliest Shark Attack (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of the USS Indianapolis.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast
E69 World's Oldest Brewery (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Abigail tells us the history behind the World's Oldest Brewery.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.weihenstephaner.de/en/our-brewery https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/gned1478/chapter/weihenstephan/
E68 Cecil Hotel
In this episode, Abigail tells us the dark and disturbing history behind the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, which briefly housed the infamous "Night Stalker", aka Richard Ramirez.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (Netflix docuseries)https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/new
E67 Museum of Questionable Medical Devices
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices, the museum curator, Bob McCoy, and a few of the wild devices he had on display.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/museum-quackeryhttp://www.museumofquackery.com/index2.htmhttps://www.
E66 H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the Chicago Murder Castle operated by H.H. Holmes and his various others horrific crimes.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:Morbid: Episodes 457- 461 https://open.spotify.com/show/1cpyLfDHP1cNnyOb478qrt?si=13dfe1cd9c204344https://www.history.com/topics/crime/murder-castlehtt
E65 Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande)
In this episode, Janica tells us about Ilha da Queimada Grande, aka Snake Island. A tiny island, located 20 miles off the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil, dubbed the deadliest place on Earth.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://a-z-animals.com/blog/snake-island-the-true-story-of-the-most-snake-infested-island-on-
E64 The Spookiest Military Stories (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this episode, Janica tells us some spooky military stories.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast
E63 The Tallest Tree in the World (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the tallest tree in the world, Hyperion.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast
E62 Breeze Knoll
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind Breeze Knoll, a mansion in Westfield, NJ and the horrific John Emil List case that made it famous nationwide.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://fatherwantsusdead.com/https://www.nj.com/news/2022/05/i-spent-more-than-a-year-investigating-50-year-old-
E61 The Olympics
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the history of the The Olympics.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games/historyhttps://olympics.com/en/news/the-history-of-the-olympic-gameshttps://www.britannica.com/sports/Olympic-Gameshttps://www.history.com/topics/sports/olympic-
E60 City Museum of St. Louis MO
In this episode Abigail tells us about the history behind the City Museum in downtown St. Louis, MO and the mysterious death of founder Bob Cassilly.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://draperandkramer.com/news-and-insights/the-unbelievable-history-of-city-museum-in-st-louis/ https://citymuseum.org/about/ ht
E59 The Smallest Cemetery in Indiana (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this bonus episode from Patreon, Janica tells us about the history behind the smallest cemetery in Indiana.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/06/14/remains-seven-found-grave-middle-road/85866202/https://shunpikingtoheaven.blogspot.com/2012/05/grave-in-middle-of-road.html
E58 Mister Rogers Neighborhood
In this episode Janica takes us the Neighborhood of Make Believe and the history behind Mister Rogers Neighborhood, including the real life of Fred Rogers.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/ https://www.misterrogers.org/ Documentary: Won’t You Be My Neighborhttps://en.wikipedia.
E57 The Hotel Chelsea Part 2
In this episode, Janica tells us about the paranormal sightings at The Hotel Chelsea.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/americas-most-haunted-hotels-and-inns/the-haunted-hotel-chelsea/Daily News, NY, March 6, 1922, page 29https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-york/haunted
E56 World's Tallest Thermometer (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Janica tells us about the history behind the World's Tallest Thermometer in the Mojave Desert, aka Death Valley.Thank you to all the Patrons who supported us, we no longer have Patreon so will be releasing our bonus episodes as regular episodes over time.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roa
E55 The Hotel Chelsea Part 1
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Chelsea Hotel in New York and the famous poets and artists who stayed there.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://hotelchelsea.com/history https://www.britannica.com/story/11-or-12-things-remembered-well-about-the-chelsea-hotel https://www.vanityfair.co
E54 Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the now abandoned campground with a social status and once home to the Shawnee Tribe.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Shawnee_Amusement_Park https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/lake-shawnee-amusement-park/ https://www.registe
E53 Winchester Mystery House
In this episode Abigail tells us the history behind the Winchester Mystery House.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-house https://www.nps.gov/places/winchester-house.htm https://science.howstuffworks.com/scienc
E52 Ancient Ram Inn
In this episode, Janica tells us about the lore, the true history and the hauntings of the Ancient Ram Inn in England.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-ancient-ram-inn/ https://www.travelawaits.com/2480927/england-haunted-ancient-ram-inn/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca
E51 World's Largest Picnic Basket (Mini Bonus from Patreon)
In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Abigail tells us about the history behind the World's Largest Picnic Basket, the former headquarters of the Longaberger Company.Thank you to all the Patrons who supported us, we no longer have Patreon so will be releasing our bonus episodes as regular episodes over time.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www
E50 The Hermitage Hotel
In this episode, Janica tells us the victorious history behind one of the most iconic hotels in the United States and the women who fought in what was known as the "War of the Roses".Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.thehermitagehotel.com/https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/the-hermitage-
E49 Lego! Lego! Lego!
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of the Lego Company and quite a few places every Lego fanatic can visit around the world! We've also included an extra surprise on our Lego episode, our very own Lego obsessed guest host, Janica's son, Nathan, aka Abigail's brother joins the podcast in his debut episode.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https
E48 Doheny Greystone Mansion
In this episode, Janica takes us on a wild ride through the history of the Doheny family and the elaborate mansion they built in Beverly Hills.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://greystonemansion.org/history/https://westadamsheritage.org/read/472https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21557/carrie-louella-dohen
E47 Stonehenge
In this episode Abigail tells us the history behind Stonehenge.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/history/https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stonehengehttps:
E46 Holiday House aka High Watch or Harkness House
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind Holiday House and the two most famous women who have lived there, Rebekah Harkness and Taylor Swift.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_WatchSt. Louis Post Dispatch, June 5, 1988https://leftussilent.tumblr.com/post/62458234114221
E45 Arrowhead Stadium
In this episode Janica tells us the history behind Arrowhead Stadium and the Kansas City Chiefs, the tragedies the team has endured, controversies and of course we had to talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTEhttps://ww
E44 Amityville Horror House
In this episode Abigail tells us the real history behind the Hollywood movie franchise.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/amityville-horror-house.htm https://www.biography.com/crime/the-real-amityville-horror-facts https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a45618175
E43 Creepyworld & Other Haunted House Horrors
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of haunted attractions and some of the disturbing incidents that have occurred inside.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/ https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/garden/house-haunters.html St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.16.12https://abcnews
E42 Stifel Theatre
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, MO including the ghosts that still linger. Originally named the Municipal Opera House and also known as Kiel Opera House and Peabody Opera House.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.stifeltheatre.com/about-us/historyhtt
E41 Pacific Crest Trail
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind the PCT, what it takes to hike it along with some personal thoughts of course.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.pcta.orghttps://www.halfwayanywhere.com/pacific-crest-trail/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1974366/https://www.pctmissing.org/https://
E40 Glensheen Mansion Part 2
In this episode, Abigail takes us on a wild ride through the trials of those accused of the murders at Glensheen Mansion.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/06/23/glensheen-mansion-murders-still-grip-duluthhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/193052745/?terms=glensheen&match=1https://
E39 Glensheen Mansion Part 1
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind Glensheen Mansion and the murder of an heiress.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/06/23/glensheen-mansion-murders-still-grip-duluthhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/193052745/?terms=glensheen&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/im
E38 Lovelock Cave with Floyd Wills
In this episode, Floyd Wills joins us to tell us about the red haired giants of Lovelock Cave, and a whole bunch of other stuff!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcasthttps://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-red-haired-giants-of-lovelock-cave-and-other-ancient-mysteries https://www.theancientgiants.com/
E37 Tiedemann House aka Franklin Castle
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Tiedemann House, including hauntings and rumors!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:
E36 Moody Farm - Cosden Murder House
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind Moody Farm where a horrific scene played out in 1851.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://www.myeasternshoremd.com/opinion/more-than-four-victims-in-the-cosden-murders/article_15e0078d-795c-5d71-87ed-d614ea87c39c.htmlhttps://www.myeasternshoremd.com/opinion
E35 Dana-Thomas House
In this episode, Abigail tells us about Susan Lawrence Dana and her house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastSources:https://dana-thomas.org/https://franklloydwright.org/site/dana-thomas-house/https://artsandcraftscollector.com/journey-article/susan-lawrence-dana-and-her-famous-house/https:
E34 World of Barbie
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the history of Barbie and Janica tells us about the World of Barbie experience in Los Angeles, CA.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://www.history.com/news/barbie-through-the-ageshttp://www.barbiemedia.com/about-barbie/histor
E33 Accomac Inn with Rissa Miller
In this episode, our guest, Rissa Miller, tells us about the history behind Accomac Inn in Pennsylvania. Plus some of her experiences with ghosts! Check out Rissa at https://www.teaandsmoke.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28JvqnLvLSq7xLyx_tc9xghttps://www.instagram.com/teaandsmoke_byrissa/?hl=enWebsite: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r
E32 Old Comiskey Park
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind Old Comiskey park, The White Sox, her obsession with Shoeless Joe Jackson and the Black Sox Scandal and Disco Demolition Night.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/ballparks/comis
E31 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the awful workplace conditions of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and the devastating fire that brought about so many changes for employee safety.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://www.osha.gov/aboutosha/40-years/trianglefa
E30 Oyster Creek Picnic Area
In this episode, Janica tells us about the murder that started her fascination with true crime at the Oyster Creek Picnic Area.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSourceshttps://www.app.com/story/news/history/erik-larsen/2015/02/07/old-oyster-creek-picnic-area-cursed/23049099/htt
E29 St. Crescent
In this episode, Abigail is back at it, this time with special guest, Ryan (aka Abigail's boyfriend) to tell us about the history behind St. Crescent in Galesburg, IL.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://seanculver.com/s
E28 The Condor Club
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the Condor Club and the iconic Carol Doda!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condor_Club#:~:text=In%20the%20media-,History,for%20most%20of%20the
E27 The Museum of Broken Relationships
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history and the emotional and hilarious displays at the Museum of Broken Relationships (yes it's a real place!) in Croatia!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://brokenships.com/
E26 St. Louis Plate Glass Factory
In this episode, Janica tells us the disturbing history behind the St. Louis Plate Glass Factory, from fire, to flood, to murder.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:www.newspapers.comhttps://www.valleyparkmo.org/about/pages/his
E25 Heaven's Gate Mansion and Cult, Part 2
In this episode, Janica finishes telling us about the cult that made headlines in 1997 and the mansion they rented for their mission.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GX72QuwdZ0yGq
E24 Heaven's Gate Mansion and Cult, Part 1
In another two parter, Janica tells you the history behind the Heaven's Gate Cult leader, Marshall Herff Applewhite.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:Documentary on HBO, Heaven’s Gate, Cult of Cults https://www.hbomax.com/ser
E23 The Villisca Axe Murder House Part 2
In this episode, Abigail tells us the theories the locals had about who the killer was, and be prepared, you may need some graph paper to chart this craziness!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://iowacoldcases.org/case-s
E22 Bonus Bonus! The World's Deepest Shipwreck, The Sammy B
Hey Roadies! We are giving you a sneak peek into what our bonus episodes are all about. In this episode, Janica tells us about the USS Samuel B Roberts, the world's deepest shipwreck.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://
E21 The Villisca Axe Murder House Part 1
In this episode, Abigail tells us about the horrific night that brought this once quiet and small town into the spotlight. Trigger warning: this episode discusses the murder of children and sexual assault.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/ro
E20 Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill, The US's Oldest Speakeasy
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of prohibition and the United State's oldest speakeasy.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadsidepodAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://tommysdetroit.com/https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/https://bit.ly/3KxHLyq
E19 Carleton County Jail with Mark Leslie
We have our first guest!! In this episode, Abigail and Mark Leslie tell us about the history and hauntings of Carleton County Jail in Ottawa, Canada!Check out our guest, Mark Leslie at https://markleslie.ca/Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://ghostwalks.com/articl
E18 Ellis Island
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind Ellis Island, the access point for almost 12 million immigrants into the United States of America.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/overview-history/ https://www.nps.gov/el
Welcome to Roadside
Welcome to Roadside, where we talk about the fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.Hosted by mother/daughter duo, Janica and Abigail.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast
E17 Lake of the Ozarks
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind how the Lake of the Ozarks was formed, the legends of the lake and a bit about the show Ozark.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsidePodcast trailer in the show: https://thatssortaweird.com/Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lak
E16 Corpsewood Manor
In this episode, Janica tells us the disturbing history behind Corposewood Manor and the couple that had their lives cut short due to a close minded society.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideMentioned during the show:https://www.thegayrub.com/Resources:https://www.atlasobscura.
E15 Crescent Hotel
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the man who deceived many families and the ghosts who haunt the guests.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources used:https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ar-crescenthotel/h
E14 The Stranger Things Experience - Part 2
This episode contains spoilers on the experience, but not for the show.In this episode, Janica finishes telling us about the Stranger Things Experience, a traveling immersive exhibit all about the Netflix series. Janica and her boys recently attended the experience, so buckle up, things are about to get strange, again!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https:/
E13 The Stranger Things Experience - Part 1
This episode contains spoilers on the experience, but not for the show.In this episode, Janica tells us about the Stranger Things Experience, a traveling immersive exhibit all about the Netflix series. Janica and her boys recently attended the experience, so buckle up, things are about to get strange!Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r
E12 Alcatraz Island and Prison - Part 2
In our first ever part 2, Abigail tells us more of the history behind Alcatraz Island and Prison.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources used:https://www.bop.gov/about/history/alcatraz.jsphttps://www.alcatrazhistory.com/https://biographics.org/robert-stroud-the-birdman-of-alc
E11 Alcatraz Island and Prison - Part 1
In our first two parter, Abigail tell us the history behind Alcatraz Island and Prison.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources used:https://www.nps.gov/alca/learn/historyculture/index.htmhttps://www.alcatrazislandtickets.com/Alcatraz-Island/https://www.bop.gov/about/history/a
E10 Sedlec Ossuary
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources cited:https://sedlecossuary.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_Ossuaryhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sedlec-ossuaryhttps://www.cnn.c
E09 Haunted Libraries in the Midwest
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind two haunted libraries in the Midwest.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideMentioned during the episode:https://sarahjmaas.com/books/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-series/Sources used:https://www.library.illinois.edu/ala/2020/10/29/
E08 Christmas Movie Houses
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind three houses used for Christmas movies.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideMentioned during the episode:https://www.jgrisham.com/Books/skipping-christmas/Sources used:https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/kranks.htmhttps://www
E07 The Stonewall Jackson Reform School
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abuse and child sexual assault.In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind The Stonewall Jackson Reform School.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources:https://urbexunderground.com/stonewall-jackson-school/https://blogs.li
E06 The Five Haunted Lighthouses on the Oregon Coast
In this episode, Janica tells us about the history behind the five haunted lighthouses on the Oregon coast.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideMentioned during the show:Frank O Pinion Show https://apple.co/3PeSOhEThe Guncle https://www.stevenrowley.com/the-guncleSources Cited:htt
E05 Queen Mary
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Queen Mary.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources used for this episode:ttps://queenmary.com/history/timeline/the-creative-years/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-Mary-shiphttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/
E04 The World's Only Corn Palace
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the World's Only Corn Palace.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideResources:https://cornpalace.comhttps://www.governing.com/context/lessons-from-the-worlds-last-surviving-corn-palacehttps://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/mitche
E03 The Lizzie Borden House
In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Lizzie Borden House.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources used for this episode:https://lizzie-borden.com/history/https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/lizzie-borden-house/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/hi
E02 Bishop's Castle
In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind one mans mission to build a castle in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsideSources used for this episode:https://www.bishopcastle.org/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-02-18-9602180
E01 Lemp Mansion
Trigger warning: This episode of Roadside discusses mental health and suicide. If you (or someone you know) are contemplating suicide you can dial 988 to reach someone at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7. Additionally in this episode, we both use the phrase, “commit suicide”. Experts now recommend the phrase be replaced with “died by suicide” or "took one's life", as the word commit insinuates a crime and downplays mental illness. We apologize for the incorrect phrasing.In this epis