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Unscaled Travel Show | Travel Podcast

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Unscaled Travel Show is a weekly travel podcast. Join travel journalist Jeremy Long and his co-explorer Amy as they take you beyond the guidebooks and into the real, raw, ridiculous side of travel. From late-night tacos in Vegas to getting lost in back alleys in Osaka, this is the show for anyone who craves curiosity, chaos, and the kind of stories you can’t plan for. Pack your bags — and the umbrella — it’s gonna get weird.

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Ep. 181 - Downtown Las Vegas: Mobsters, Neon, and the...

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2026/10/03

Before the Strip, there was Fremont Street. In this episode, Jeremy and Amy Long tell the story of Glitter Gulch — the original Las Vegas, born in a 1905 railroad land auction and raised on neon and mob money.From the Golden Nugget and Benny Binion's Horseshoe to Vegas Vic, the 40-foot neon cowboy, we walk through the mob era, the neon canyon's fall after the Mirage, and downtown's comeback: the Fremont Street Experience canopy, Tony Hsieh's Downtown Project, Circa, and the Neon

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Ep. 180 - Great Basin National Park: Lehman Caves,...

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2026/09/26

Great Basin National Park is Nevada's only national park entirely within the state — and one of the least-visited parks in the system. This week we're exploring it top to bottom: the 90-minute Grand Palace Tour inside Lehman Caves (the trip highlight, including the moment the ranger killed the lights), the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 4,900-year-old bristlecone pines, and a night sky packed with thousands of stars.We also head out beyond the park boundary: a ghost town called Osceola that got

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Ep. 179 - Blue Zones: Sardinia, Okinawa & the Secret...

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2026/09/19

There are five places on Earth with the most 100-year-olds — Sardinia, Okinawa, Ikaria, Nicoya, and Loma Linda, California. They're called Blue Zones, and this week we're breaking down what the people there actually do differently, from ikigai and moai to hara hachi bu, and whether the science behind Dan Buettner's famous longevity research really holds up.Then the uncomfortable question: can a city engineer its own Blue Zone? We look at Singapore, the Minnesota town that tried, and the

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Ep. 178 - Moved: The Landmarks, Buildings & Entire...

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2026/09/12

What do a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple, the London Bridge, a 200-foot lighthouse, and an entire Swedish mining town have in common? They were all picked up and moved.This week, Jeremy and Amy dig into the true stories behind history's most audacious relocations: how UNESCO cut Abu Simbel into massive blocks and rebuilt it on higher ground to escape the flooding of the Aswan Dam; how the London Bridge ended up spanning a channel in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; how engineers moved the 4,800-ton

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Ep. 177 - Is Shoulder Season Disappearing?

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2026/09/05

It wasn’t long ago that traveling outside summer meant incredible deals, smaller crowds and better experiences. Jeremy and Amy ask whether shoulder season still delivers—or whether the days of great "off-peak travel" are officially over. ____________________________________S04 Ep177____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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Ep. 176 - Who Will Become the USA's 64th National Park?

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2026/08/29

It takes an awful lot of time, resources and effort for a place to ascend to the most cherished of all outdoor titles - National Park. You may have asked yourself, who decides what areas become a national park and what qualifications go into it? Afterall, Yellowstone is over 2 million acres of incredible beauty, while the Gateway Arch is less than 200 acres in size. And after the creation of our 63rd National Park in 2020, many people are wondering when our 64th will debut, and where. In this

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Ep. 175 - America’s Original Wellness Resorts and...

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2026/08/22

Long before cold plunges, wellness retreats and energy healing, Americans traveled in search of mineral water, mountain air and experimental treatments. In this episode, Jeremy and Amy explore America’s original wellness destinations—from Hot Springs, Saratoga Springs and Mineral Wells to tuberculosis retreats in Colorado and Arizona, Kellogg’s unusual Battle Creek Sanitarium, Sedona’s vortex culture and the polio rehabilitation centers of Warm Springs and Ottine. What were people trying to cure,

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Ep. 174 - Top Destinations for One Last Summer Trip

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2026/08/15

This episode of Unscaled is all about squeezing in one last summer getaway without expensive flights or a week off. We’re heading around the country with family-friendly long-weekend escapes, from Flagstaff and San Diego to Bend, Coeur d’Alene, Wisconsin Dells, Traverse City, the White Mountains and Chattanooga.____________________________________S04 Ep174____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook:

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Ep. 173 - Dark Sky Destinations in the American West

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2026/08/08

We’re exploring some of the West’s best Certified Dark Sky destinations, from Death Valley and Southern Utah to some truly remote stargazing spots. We’ll also share what the designation means and some practical tips for seeing the night sky at its best.____________________________________S04 Ep173____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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Ep. 172 - Visiting Mount Rushmore & Custer State Park

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2026/08/01

In this episode, Unscaled explores South Dakota’s Black Hills. We’ll visit Mount Rushmore, search for bison and other wildlife along Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop, pass the Crazy Horse Memorial and finish among the legends and historic graves of Deadwood.____________________________________S04 Ep172____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook:

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Ep. 171 - South Dakota Road Trip: Sioux Falls, the...

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2026/07/25

We’re crossing South Dakota from Sioux Falls to Badlands National Park, with stops at Falls Park, the Cathedral of Saint Joseph and Mitchell’s wonderfully bizarre Corn Palace. Then we’ll explore the Badlands Loop Road, search for bison and prairie dogs along Sage Creek, uncover the Cold War history of the Minuteman missile sites and finish at the legendary roadside spectacle of Wall Drug.____________________________________S04 Ep171____________________________________Connect with us on social

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Ep. 170 - Yellowstone National Park

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2026/07/18

Can you see Yellowstone National Park in a single day? Maybe. But do you get a true sense of the world's first national park in just a matter of hours? Probably not. In this episode, Jeremy and Amy have returned from an impromptu trip to Yellowstone with tips and advice for visiting this amazingly beautiful and vast park. What should you see? What should you skip? And what would they do differently on their next visit? -- All answered to help you better prepare for your own visit to our first

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Ep. 169 - The Very Best of Las Vegas' Museums

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2026/07/11

Las Vegas has some of the most unique and intriguing museums in the world. When you're ready to give the glitzy neon lights of the Strip a break, old favorites such as the Mob Museum and the Atomic Testing Museum are joined by new entries like the Punk Rock Museum to show you a great Sin City time away from the blackjack tables. ____________________________________S04 Ep169____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter:

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Ep. 168 - Free & Near-Free Things To Do in Las Vegas

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2026/07/04

There are classic free things to do in Las Vegas such as the Bellagio Fountains and the world famous 'Welcome' sign. But there are some alternatives and new additions to the list of free, or near-free, things to do. ____________________________________S04 Ep168____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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Ep. 167 - Alaska: Denali National Park

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2026/06/27

In this episode, Amy and Jeremy wrap up their four-part Alaska adventure with a visit to Denali National Park. They'll share what first-time visitors need to know, ride the famous Tundra Wilderness Tour, explore the park beyond the bus, and look back at the moments that made this one of our favorite trips yet.____________________________________S04 Ep167____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook:

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Ep. 166 - Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park,...

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2026/06/20

A missed shuttle at the gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park threatened to derail our Alaska adventure. Instead, it led to one of the most memorable days of the entire trip. Join us as we journey through Alaska's wild Interior, drive beneath the midnight sun, encounter wildlife along the lonely Richardson Highway, visit the Christmas-themed town of North Pole, and discover what life is really like in Fairbanks. ____________________________________S04

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Ep. 165 - Alaska: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward

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2026/06/13

When most people dream about visiting Alaska, they're picturing a place very much like Kenai Fjords National Park. In this episode, Amy and Jeremy explore the rugged coastline of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, from the harbor town of Seward to the glacier-carved fjords that make this region one of the most spectacular destinations in North America. S04 Ep165____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook:

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Ep. 164 - Alaska: Anchorage, Portage Glacier &...

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2026/06/06

This episode takes listeners to Alaska for the first of several special episodes from Amy and Jeremy's recent journey through the Last Frontier. We explore Anchorage, Turnagain Arm, Portage Glacier, and Byron Glacier while sharing the sights, history, and experiences that made Alaska such a memorable destination.____________________________________S04 Ep164____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook:

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Ep. 163 - Utah's Adventure Corridor & Ofland Escalante

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2026/05/30

On this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, we’re heading into southern Utah to explore what we’re calling “Utah’s Wild Corridor” — the stretch of Scenic Byway 12 connecting Bryce Canyon, Tropic, Escalante, Boulder, and Capitol Reef.The episode blends road trip culture, outdoor adventure, small desert towns, and the wild landscapes that tie it all together.____________________________________S04 Ep163____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram:

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Ep. 162 - Highway 89: The Road That Built the Southwest

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2026/05/23

From giant national parks to tiny desert towns, Highway 89 quietly became one of the greatest road trip corridors in America. This week, Jeremy and Amy explore the road connecting places like Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Page, and dozens of strange roadside stops in between. From western movie history and dinosaur country to scenic byways, pie shops, trading posts, and the evolution of the American road trip itself, this episode follows the highway that

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