In this special Route 66 episode of Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette begin a new series exploring the legendary Mother Road as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026. Joined by filmmaker Bobby Marinelli, who explored the entirety of Route 66, they uncover the local stories, roadside attractions, and communities that helped shape one of America’s most iconic highways.

Starting off in Chicago and making stops at places like Lou Mitchell’s, Joliet Prison, the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum in Pontiac, and many, many more, this episode uncovers the history, art, and personalities that define Route 66 and the small towns shaped by the Mother Road. It sets the stage for a multi-part Route 66 series on Curious Caravan, celebrating the past, present, and future of Route 66 through curious travel and firsthand storytelling.

In this spine-tingling episode of Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette uncover the haunted side of Southern hospitality with two of America’s most infamous ghostly destinations: Savannah’s Marshall House and the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. From Civil War spirits and mysterious cold spots to eerie cemeteries and haunted history tours, the hosts recount their own experiences with the paranormal while exploring what makes these historic properties legendary.

Listeners will learn about Savannah’s ghost walks through its moss-draped squares, the chilling past of the Crescent Hotel’s former hospital, and why travelers still report unexplained footsteps, flickering lights, and ghostly figures today. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this episode dives deep into America’s haunted travel scene with stories that blend history, mystery, and just the right amount of fear.

Tune in to Curious Caravan for haunted hotel tales, supernatural encounters, and the strange histories that make Savannah and Eureka Springs two of the most haunted cities in the country.

Crack open a cold one (or a Dr. Pepper Zero) and join the Curious Caravan crew as we dive into Oktoberfest season with not one, but two Jasons. We’re swapping stories from two wildly different fests: the massive Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest in the U.S., and Addison’s Texas-style twist, complete with bratwursts, polka beats, and yes, dachshund races that deserve their own reality show.

From authentic Bavarian brews and Black Forest cake to golden Amazon lederhosen and 80s hair band cover sets, this episode serves up quirky traditions, unexpected history, and plenty of laughs. Plus, we dish out pro tips for Oktoberfest newbies (spoiler: go early, pace your schnitzel, and always cheer for the senior dachshund).

Whether you’re a beer-lover, dog fan, or just curious about how America celebrates Oktoberfest this one’s for you.