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Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

A Travel Podcast

Out of Office is a travel podcast hosted by us, Ryan Davis and Kiernan Schmitt. From early childhood, we were each infected with a serious case of wanderlust (among other things.) We define travel broadly, from local day trips to high-flyin" overseas adventures. Every episode, we dig into one topic—ranging from the serious to the silly, the practical to the outlandish—and give advice on how to get out there and explore the world.

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54:44

Passport 102: Inside the Good Book

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/06/11

This week on Out of Office, the boys talk about the all-American quotes and iconography inside the US passport. Plus, how Kiernan nearly dishonored Saint Francis until Saint Anthony helped a brother out. Listen to Passports 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passports-101/id1438098925?i=1000423757975 Things we talked about in today’s podcast: http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/02/nyc-real-estate-living-in-a-turret.html

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55:23

Historic Houses in America Part 2

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/06/04

This week on Out of Office, the boys talk about more American historic houses they love and why Mark Twain had to decamp to Europe when he made a bad investment. Plus, how you can now pay money to sleep in Ryan’s childhood bed. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/historic-houses-in-america/id1438098925?i=1000422839996 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-hidden-air-pollution-in-our-homes https://marktwainhouse.org/

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47:01

Gaudí’s Barcelona

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/05/28

This week on Out Of Office, the boys talk about the famous architect Antoni Gaudí and his many iconic buildings in Barcelona. They also discuss why La Sagrada Familia is the perfect antidote to Cathedral Fatigue. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://sagradafamilia.org/en/home https://parkguell.barcelona/en/home-en http://www.lapedrera.com/en https://www.casabatllo.es/en/ https://casavicens.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_de_Arte_Popular https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alebrije

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52:52

Driving Overseas

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/05/21

This week on Out Of Office, the boys talk about the ups and downs of hitting the road in a foreign country, including unfamiliar traffic laws, unexpected tolls, and the importance of a trusty co-pilot. Plus, a tribute to astronaut Michael Collins—a guy who didn’t walk on the moon. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11_(2019_film)

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43:18

Smithsonian National Postal Museum with Director...

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/05/14

This week on Out Of Office, Kiernan talks to Elliot Gruber, the director of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. The boys nerd out about philately (that’s no adverb) and taxidermied mail dogs (okay just the one.) Plus, Peru’s best restaurant. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/ https://postalmuseumblog.si.edu/2012/11/delivering-the-hope-diamond.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owney_(dog) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Crow https://milcentro.pe/

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51:40

Obscure London Museums Part 1

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/05/07

This week on Out Of Office, resident Anglophile Kiernan reveals 6 of his favorite off-the-beaten-path museums to visit in London. You’ll learn about England’s Roman past, quirky craftsmen guilds, and far more than you’d expect about windmills. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: London’s Roman Amphitheatrehttps://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/amphitheatre Sir John Soane’s Museumhttps://www.soane.org Clockmakers’ Museumhttp://www.clockmakers.org Petrie Museum of Egyptian

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47:18

Notre Dame

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/04/30

This week on Out Of Office, the boys reflect on the history, recent fire, and future of Notre Dame. Not surprisingly, Ryan theorizes that he might have been able to prevent the blaze were he in town, and Kiernan geeks out on saint stories. Plus, we learn about the Spanish-speaking world’s answer to the Tooth Fairy. Subscribe to Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925?mt=2 Things we talked about in today’s episode:

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01:09:46

Writer Anissa Helou on Food of the Islamic World

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/04/23

This week on Out Of Office, Kiernan talks to writer Anissa Helou about her book “Feast: Food of the Islamic World.” “Feast” is uniquely compelling for the culturally curious: it’s a travelogue, cookbook, and memoir in one volume. Anissa talks about her research across Muslim-majority countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—plus the best place to get falafel in London. Things we talked about in today’s episode: http://www.anissas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anissahelou/?hl=en

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45:57

A Love Letter to Rick Steves

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/04/16

This week the boys fawn over Rick Steves, travel visionary and guidebook writer extraordinaire. Plus, they discuss the relaunch of WOW Airlines and launch a new Quest. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/03/20/magazine/rick-steves-travel-world.html https://simpleflying.com/wow-air-relaunch/ https://www.amazon.com/Free-Solo-Dierdre-Wolownick/dp/B07HMMSQ5Z

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55:23

Lesser-Known National Parks

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/04/09

This week Kiernan talks about 5 of his favorite lesser-known national parks, including one of the largest cave systems in the world. Plus, the boys mourn the death of WOW Airlines. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_airlines_of_the_United_States https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/wica/index.htm http://www.clydz.com/

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53:28

Airplane Etiquette

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/04/02

This week the boys investigate the endless moral quandaries confronted by airplane passengers. From aisle-splaining to the myriad uses of the vomit bag, Kiernan and Ryan layout the best approach to maintaining peace in the middle seat. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.tenement.org/ https://unionstationindenver.com/

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33:21

Scoring Broadway Tickets

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/03/26

This week the boys discuss the best ways to score great tickets to Broadway shows (except “Hamilton.” No one gets to see “Hamilton.”) And don’t worry: Ryan and Kiernan also manage to sing for about half the episode. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.tdf.org/nyc/10/TDF-Membership https://www.tdf.org/nyc/7/tkts-ticket-booths https://www.broadwaybox.com/ https://www.todaytix.com/ https://www.audienceextras.com/pub/index.cfm https://www.theaterclub.com/ https://www.play-by-play.com/

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42:58

Natural Wine in Brooklyn

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/03/19

This week Ryan talks natural wines with expert Henry Glucroft and recommends 5 hip places in Brooklyn to grab a glass. Plus, the boys uncover why a lot of Bhutan’s stray dogs have triangle notches in their ears. (Hint: it’s not just a fashion statement.) From today's episode: http://henrys.nyc/ https://www.petra.space/location http://www.fourhorsemenbk.com/ https://www.haveandmeyer.com/ http://www.opsbk.com/ https://www.otwaynyc.com/ https://oklahomabroadway.com/

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51:39

Bhutan

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/03/12

This week the boys discuss Kiernan’s trip to the secluded Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, renowned for its natural beauty, the Gross National Happiness Index, and, of course, yak cheese. Plus, Ryan talks about the hottest statue of Lincoln in all the land. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gho https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kira_(Bhutan) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness

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50:24

Getting Through Airport Security

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/03/05

This week the boys compare all the ways to quickly get through security at airports: TSA Pre, Global Entry, Mobile Passport, and Clear. Plus, Ryan makes a bold prediction about where immersive theater is heading. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/orders/orthoptera.html https://www.tsa.gov/precheck https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry https://www.clearme.com/ https://mobilepassport.us/

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39:29

Great Brewery and Distillery Tours

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/02/26

This week the boys raise a glass to their 21st! Ryan and Kiernan talk about what makes for a great visit to a brewery or distillery and name a few of their favorites. Also, Ryan betrays his Irish roots with a full-on takedown of Guinness. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.amazon.com/Tugo-Luggage-Drink-Holder-h2otugo/product-reviews/B003U2Z50U https://www.hammacher.com/product/hands-free-luggage-drink-holder https://holdmycoffee.com/pages/whats-holdmycoffee

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50:13

Landlopers’ Matt Long

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/02/19

This week Ryan interviews Matt Long, founder of Landlopers, about life as a full-time travel blogger. Matt reflects on his seemingly endless sojourns around the world and why having a permanent homebase is so important. Plus, the boys get to the bottom of a pressing—if cheesy—listener question. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://landlopers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/landlopers/ https://landlopers.com/2019/02/12/the-explore-the-world-travel-podcast

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54:42

Luggage Throwdown

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/02/12

This week Ryan and Kiernan each design their ideal pieces of luggage and debate their relative merits. Hard body vs soft? 2 wheels or 4? Is there any such thing as too many handles? And are smart suitcases a dumb investment?

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01:15:05

Ryan's 12 Favorite Mexico City Spots

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/02/05

This week frequent CDMX visitor Ryan finally opens up about his 12 secret must-dos for Mexico City. He covers restaurants, museums, theater, and some unexpected hot spots. So pour yourself a mezcal or natural wine (Ryan LOVES those vinos naturales) and prepare for your next trip to our southern neighbor. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.masalaymaiz.com/ http://www.rosetta.com.mx/restaurante-en/rosetta.html https://www.amayamexico.com/

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58:05

Space Tourism with Professor Matthew Weinzierl

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/01/29

Listen to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925?mt=2 This week the boys talk to Harvard Professor Matthew Weinzierl about space tourism and what it’s going to be like once we’re all weekending at the International Space Station. You might say this episode is “out of this world”...but if you did, we’d fire you as our copywriter. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=496493

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