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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

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30:08

WWI hero Alvin York--a conversation with his daughter...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/12/15

In honor of Sergeant York’s birthday (born December 13, 1887) we re-share a visit to his family farmstead in Pall Mall, Tennessee for a visit with his daughter, Betsy and granddaughter Deborah.

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51:00

Mahatma Gandhi's century-old philosophy—now more...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/12/10

In Gandhi's footsteps, literally and figuratively, author Perry Garfinkel discovers finding Truth and Peace is not an easy path to follow in 21st century society...but well worth the journey.

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41:34

How life in Hawaii dramatically transformed after the...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/12/09

Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 Marshall Law was declared in Honolulu, but very few residents of Japanese descent were ever interned.

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14:49

A visit aboard the legendary USS Missouri berthed at...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/12/04

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer on Oahu at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii aboard the “Mighty Mo”.

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17:05

When bicycles ruled in Shanghai 35-year ago & a...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/11/25

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer as he revisits a moment in time 35 years ago in Shanghai and a journey to one of China’s most sacred Buddhist temples in the hills above the Yangtze-river port of Ningbo.

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16:00

In Remembrance—JFK’s assassination 62 years ago

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/11/22

An “evergreen” show recorded at the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas, Texas, correspondent Tom Wilmer interviewed a reporter who covered the JFK assassination while working at a Dallas newspaper on that fateful day, November 22nd 1963.

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18:40

Retired Naval officer—still serving as National...

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/11/14

join correspondent Tom Wilmer for an insightful conversation with John E. Krause Lt. Commander USN (Ret.) who now serves as National Security Consultant in Washington D.C.

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14:00

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum celebration

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer ·

2025/11/10

Bart Topham Director at the Central Coast Veterans Museum shares stories about the events scheduled for Veterans Day and an overview of the offerings at the museum.

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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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