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Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast, "Journeys of Discovery," is a regular segment on the weekly KCBX program "Issues & Ideas." Tom"s interviews are recorded live on location across America and around the world and showcase the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. Tom covers nouns and verbs: people, places, things, and action — everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the "real"

society & culture places & travel

All Episodes

52:29

Rising from the ashes-Lahaina Rising documentary...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/11/04

Lahaina Rising producers & videographers share tales of the community’s poignant response to the deadly August, 2023 firestorm that devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui and the community-based organization Lahaina Strong

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22:44

HMS Queen Mary—world’s most haunted cruise liner

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/10/31

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for spine chilling tales of the ghosts who haunt the Queen Mary.

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37:21

Unveiling the hidden story of John Muir

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/10/20

Author Robert Aquinas McNalley shares tales of John Muir and his racist attitudes in his new book, Cast out of Eden

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21:00

Sunset Magazine proclaims Pismo one of California’s...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/10/03

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Emma Rhoads for an exploration of cool things to do and see in and around Pismo Beach, California.

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14:00

Historic Paso Robles Inn partners with SLO Safe Rides...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/09/30

Erica Fryburger, GM at Paso Robles Inn shares insights about the partnership with SLO Safe Ride, offering their guests shuttles to and from Vina Robles Amphitheater, and the Inn’s fascinating history.

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Little Rock Nine’s civil-rights legacy lives on 68...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/09/26

The little sister of one of the Little Rock Nine recalls the terror her family lived through, followed by Robin White, superintendent at the National Historic Site at the time of the 2017 interview.

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38:18

Exploring Justin Vineyards and Winery in the hills...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/09/11

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a cross-country tour of the Justin Vineyards and Winery with Molly Scott and winemaker Scott Shirley.

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28:00

The rapid evolution of cannabis tourism

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/09/08

Brian Applegarth, cannabis tourism consultant shares insights about the rapid evolution of cannabis as a niche travel experience via regional cannabis trails, such as Oakland, California’s. He also shares insights about the growth and popularity of culinary themed cannabis experiences.

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15:00

The Wood Brothers—resonating with the heart and soul...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/08/26

Join the Wood Brothers in Bristol, Tennessee as they share their lifelong passion for making and sharing music.

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14:55

Muddy Pond Tennessee—a thriving, welcoming, rural...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/08/19

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Rosanna Horst at her Country Porch general store in the heart of uptown Muddy Pond, Tennessee.

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21:45

49 Winchester—country music’s Buzziest Band

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/08/13

Come along and join the conversation to discover the back-story of 49 Winchester—and discover why Rolling Stone Magazine in the September 13, 2022 issue proclaimed the group “Country Music’s Buzziest of Buzz Bands”

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22:00

A conversation with culinary choreographer, Chef Ryan...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/07/26

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at the Hotel SLO in downtown San Luis Obispo for an exploration of fine dining experiences.

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25:00

Paso Robles’ Bellasera Hotel hideaway with...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/07/21

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from the Bellasera Hotel and onsite Enoteca restaurant where he visits with GM Benny Cendali and master-chef Rachael Zollo.

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21:00

In search of the perfect cup of coffee at Big...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/07/16

Exploring the art of brewing the ideal cup of coffee and much more at Greenwell Farms

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20:04

New Brunswick’s Festival Acadien--poignant homage to...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/07/05

Honoring Acadians’ four-hundred-year history in Canada and their return from deportation, New Brunswick's Festival Acadien is one of country's premier cultural celebrations.

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24:38

Memphis legend-Royal Studios rocking with...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/06/24

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Memphis, Tennessee at the legendary Royal Studios where he met up with owner and producer, Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell. This show is re-shared as a best-of-the-best Journeys of Discovery podcast.

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19:32

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum—homage to more than...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/06/16

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is located at Whitefish Point in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the southeast corner of Lake Superior. Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a visit with Bruce Lynn, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

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8:28

North Carolina Confederate reenactors drill at...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/06/12

Correspondent Tom Wilmer embedded with the Confederate North Carolina 58th Regiment at Chickamauga National Battlefield, located on the outskirts of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia to discover the daily life of the soldiers and painfully long process of reloading their rifles.

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31:44

Documentary SPEAK deftly showcases hope for the future

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/05/28

Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer as he visits with Guy Mossman, co-director and director of photography for the documentary SPEAK showcased at the SLO FILM FESTIVAL following a rave world-premiere performance at the legendary Sundance Film Festival, February 2025.

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27:47

A visit with the National Museum of the Marine Corps'...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/05/26

Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer for a Memorial Day special, recorded on-location at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia

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