Life is Not a Casserole: Recent Episodes
Elizabeth Meyer, Tony Gorder
We're chatting about our time running the 2021 Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon, where we ate and drank in Spearfish, South Dakota, and other activities we did in the Northern Hills region including the Spearfish fish hatchery, watching live music at a saloon in Rochford, and a day trip into Wyoming to see Devil's Tower.
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In today's episode we are discussing our top travel mistakes (that we can remember!) Enjoy!
In part two of our discussion about our experiences with different travel styles, we're talking about cruises, resorts, racecations, and camping. We also discuss a little about how we think our personal travel style will evolve once we are able to travel safely again!
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Today we are enjoying delicious Manhattans and discussing different styles of travel we've experienced and how our personal travel styles have evolved. This conversation got a bit long, so this is part one of two, in which we talk about family road trips, group bus tours, studying abroad, hostels, and budget hotels. Enjoy!
CORRECTION: Hostal Acapulco is on Google reviews.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Hostal Acapulco website
For this episode we chat about working out and traveling. Topics include easy exercise equipment to pack along, doing your cardio outside of your hotel room, and ideas for incorporating fitness into your itinerary.
Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physical therapists, or medical specialists in anyway, so for any medical advice please turn to your medical professional.
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode: Maintaining a healthy diet while traveling
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Today we are chatting about what is currently on our travel wishlist! We have a wide range on our list, including adventurous trips, overseas destinations, and theme parks.
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode: Drinking margaritas and sharing our travel wishlist
Episode: Training and running a self-supported 50 ultramarathon
EXPED self-inflating air mattress
What's on your travel wishlist? Feel free to share any comments on our blog, Life is Not a Casserole!
In this short episode, we're learning about four holiday traditions from around the globe, from Junkanoo in the Bahama to boat decorating in Greece, but mostly speculating about the Thirteen Yule Lads in Iceland.
In this episode we discuss training and running Liz's first ultramarathon, a self-supported 50k. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode: Glacier Lakes State Park Trip Report
Episode: Walt Disney World Marathon 2020 race report
Episode: Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and Medtronic TC 10-Mile race report
We talk about Liz virtually completing the West Highland Way through Walking4Fun.com, and discuss our thoughts and feelings about virtual travel experiences.
Mentioned in this episode:
www.walking4fun.com
4K WDW
Also, hey, we have an episode about REALLY hiking the West Highland Way!
Hiking the West Highland Way episode
We're welcoming the fall season with a fun round of travel-themed would your rather!
Would you rather only eat pizza or pasta for your entire trip to Italy? Would you rather spend the night in a haunted hotel room or outside in a haunted forest? Which of Disney's Fab Five would you rather take a road trip with? Would you rather fly through the Bermuda Triangle, or visit Mexico City's Island of the Dolls?
Enjoy!
Here is our trip report from our car camping trip to some of Minnesota's least visited state parks (and Voyageurs National Park). We are chatting about our stops along the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway of Northern Minnesota, including Old Mill State Park, Lake Bronson State Park, Hayes Lake State Park, Zippel Bay State Park, Franz Jevne State Park, Ash River State Campground, and Voyageur National Park, along with some of the MVP items we packed along for this trip.
Enjoy!
We're getting a little Dickensy and sharing our bags of travels past, present, and fuuuuuuture! spooky voice What bags they were, how we used them, if we loved or hated them, and what we did right and wrong when traveling with them!
Mentioned in this podcast
Rick Steves Classic Back Door Bag
Cotopaxi Allpa
Northface Isabella daypack
L.L. Bean Collapsible Duffle
L.L. Bean Collapsible Daypack
Cotopaxi Luzon 18L
Topo Designs 40L Backpack
AmazonBasics Carry on rolling suitcase
Mountaintop 40L Hiking backpack
Osprey Sirrus 24L
Tony and Liz are trying something new and talking about a travel movie they both watched—In Bruges! Spoilers throughout, so listen at your own risk if you haven't seen this 2008 flick yet.
In Bruges is available to watch on HBO and HBO Max.
Liz reviews her trip to Glacial Lakes State Park in Pope Country, Minnesota.
Edit: I keep calling it Glacier Lakes State Park. The correct name is Glacial Lakes State Park.
Mentioned in this episode:
Glacial Lakes State Park web page
Ologies podcast
We're back with this shorter episode chatting about withdrawing from runDisney's Wine and Dine Half Marathon, Liz's ultra training, and a 10-Mile Virtual Race Report.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
From overplanning to overpacking, we've made our fair share of mistakes when traveling abroad, and we're here to share some of the mistakes first time travelers make so you can avoid them for your next trip!
Mentioned in this episode:
Lost or Stolen Passports Abroad travel.state.gov website
Chase Reeves Travel Product Reviews
Le musée de Cluny in Paris
It's what it sounds like.
Edit: I mispronounced a lot of things in this episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
First visit to New Orleans with guests Julia and Vince Eberhart
In this episode we chat about staycations, including what is a staycation, and what are some ideas for a fun staycation!
This episode is more of an extension of last week's discussion. We make a final decision regarding our April trip to Japan, share a poem that has impacted us, a little Bachelor talk, and chat about signing up for Tony's first Half Marathon: Disney's Wine and Dine.
This past month has been a little extra, and we're happy to blame Mercury Retrograde while drinking martinis in this episode along with discussing a myriad of other topics, including: our upcoming trip to Japan, Liz's new flip phone, signing up for an ultra marathon, Tony's new favorite travel gear/attire brand, and the Bachelor/Bachelorette.
Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Mentioned in this episode: Breaking up and making up with our smartphones episode Kyocera DuraXE Wild Duluth races Topo Designs
Liz shares her packing list and tips she's learned about packing for a racecation.
Mentioned in this podcast
Maintaining a healthy diet while traveling
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon race report
Nashville Half Marathon race report
Walt Disney World Marathon race report
Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and Medtronic TC 10-Miler race report
The Twin Cities Marathon with guest Julia Eberhart
It's an extra long episode, and right away we waste nearly five minutes discussing mermaid hair. If you want to jump right into the trip report, skip to minute 4:30. We're chatting about staying in All Star Music and new things we experienced in the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot.
Mentioned in this episode:
Walt Disney World Marathon 2020 race report
Walt Disney World trip report part one: From Andy's backyard to the galaxy's edge
Our trip to Disney World (2019 trip report)
The Chapeau - the hat shop in Magic Kingdom with the old timey phone.
In this travel news roundup, we discuss Anthony Bourdain's last travel guide, surveys about accents and American travel plans, new bans on alcohol, souvenir stands, and pets on planes. Also, Tony and Liz have recently discovered The Great British Baking Show, which is delightful and peppers every conversation we have now. Thanks for listening!
RISE OF THE RESISTANCE SPOILERS. We're diving into our two part installment recapping our recent Walt Disney World trip. In part one, we're sticking to chatting about Hollywood Studios and all its craziness. We're chatting about riding the new Rise of the Resistance ride, Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, Toy Story land, and other classic Hollywood Studios attractions.
Heigh ho! We are back from our Walt Disney World trip where Liz ran the Walt Disney World Marathon for the first time. Here is our race report! Enjoy!
Randy and Joyce are back to talk about their adventure traveling by bus through Mexico to take the train across Copper Canyon, and visiting the cities Creel and Chihuahua. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this podcast:
La Casa de las Hortensias in Chihuahua RJ Meyer Arts
Registered Dietitian Angela Wheeler (and my sister-in-law) guests on the podcast today to answer questions about diet and traveling. How should your snack game change depending on your type of trip? What's the deal with "gut bugs" and what should we be feeding them? Can a week sipping Mai Tais on a beach boost our Vitamin D supply?
Also mentioned:
Celiac Disease Foundation: Associations Around the World
Hiking the West Highland Way podcast episode
We have the upcoming Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on our minds, and we're chatting about what we're thinking about right now in anticipation of it. We chat about a Fastpass+ loophole we discovered, packing for January weather in Orlando (including mistakes we made last year), preparing emotionally and physically for the early Marathon wake up time, along with some other stuff.
Edit: Tony says we were training for a half marathon last year while we were at Disney World, but it was actually a marathon relay.
Packing for Walt Disney World in Winter
Also mentioned in this podcast:
Cotopaxi
Liz and Tony get into a game of travel-themed "Would you rather...?" It's not as "light" as Liz claimed it was going to be at the beginning, but it's not too heavy either, as they ask questions like: Would you rather have happy hour with Samantha Brown or Rick Steves? If you could travel through space and time (a little scifi-ish) would your rather exist in Paris' Reign of Terror or live under Vlad the Impaler's rule in Eastern Europe? At which haunted hotel would you rather spend a week? Would you rather stay in a hotel you knew had bedbugs or giant centipedes?
Disclaimer: Maybe don't listen if you have a phobia of discussing ghosts, plane crashes, bugs, gruesome historic events, or sticky hands.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural (Hulu and Amazon Prime) First Visit to New Orleans with guests Julia and Vince Eberhart
Liz shares her experience running her first destination race and running the Nashville Half Marathon, organized by RunNash, along with some tips she learned about running a destination marathon and planning a racecation.
We went to Nashville and we're ready to talk all about it! Enjoy!
Mentioned in this episode:
Country Music Hall of Fame Nashville's Haunted Taverns Belle Meade Plantation's Journey to Jubilee tour Bajo Sexto Bluebird Cafe (live music) Station Inn (bar, live music) The Flying Saucer (bar, ghosts) Whiskey Kitchen (restaurant) Butcher and the Bee (restaurant) Broadway (nightlife) Printers Alley (nightlife) The Well Coffeehouse (coffeehouse) Five Daughters Bakery (bakery) WeGo Bus (transportation in Nashville)
"Blue Skies" from Willie Nelson's album "Stardust" "Stop Drop and Roll One" from Pistol Annie's album "Interstate Gospel"
What are gassers and why are they so mad? Are there whales in Great Salt Lake? And what supernatural species is infesting Ireland's countryside? Find out this and more on today's episode!
Mentioned in this episode:
Unexplained by Jerome Clark
Liz and Tony recap their experience running the Medtronic TC 10-Mile race in the Twin Cities.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Twin Cities Marathon with guest Julia Eberhart
Edits: Lemon Drop hill does not refer to any small hill, as Liz hypothesizes in the episode. It actually refers to a hill on the Grandma's Marathon course, from Two Harbors to Duluth.
Also, the 10-Mile t-shirt doesn't have a leaf on it like we thought. The medal does have a leaf.
In honor of Halloween month, Liz and Tony are chatting about ghosts and urban legends around the world! Enjoy!
It's September already! We're feeling fall, and it's a great time of year to start new habits. So on this episode, Liz is interviewing Tony on his perspective and experience becoming a runner and exercising regularly this past year. He shares his thoughts and strategies, such as having an accountability partner, short and long term goals, dressing the part, and finding a good podcast to listen to while running. We hope you enjoy!
Mentioned in this episode:
Breaking up and making up with our phones
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
Talking Simpsons Podcast
A Funny Feeling Podcast
My Brother, My Brother, and Me podcast(MBMBaM)
Another Mother Runner podcast
Today we are chatting about our 2020 trip to Japan, including how we've been planning for the Kumano Kodo, why we decided to visit Japan, what things are we nervous and/or excited about, and how we are preparing for this trip. We hope you enjoy!
Mentioned in this episode:
Ottsworld
Cicerone Kumano Kodo guide book (2019)
Tanabe Tourism website
Camino de Santiago forum
Last week a viral Facebook post recirculated the internet condemning childless millennials at Disney World, and we're getting in on that action. Using the original post as a jumping off point, we somehow found 40 minutes of things to talk about, including generational warfare, ingrained misogyny, and is it possible to go to Disney World TOO much?
Also, Liz made her own censor beep on GarageBand for this one, and she's very proud of it.
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Today we're discussing some of the latest travel news! Topics include how Generation Z handles money while traveling, revamping Amsterdam's red light district, how geotagging on social media affects nature, and the spoooooky reopening of an historic Texan hotel.
EDIT: The hotel discussed in the episode is in Seguin, TX, not San Antonio.
Thanks for listening!
Instagram: @lncpodcast
Life is Not a Casserole Blog
Mentioned in this episode:
Gen Z Most Likely to Overspend While Traveling
Time: Changing the Red Light District
Travel + Leisure: Changing the Red Light District
Geotagging Harmful to Animals and Natural Areas
Public Lands Hate You
The Magnolia Hotel Website
Walt Disney World Vacation Packages and online reservations for 2020 are open, so we're reflecting on our 2020 trip to Walt Disney World, including things we're thinking about for the Walt Disney World Marathon, riding Tony's emotional roller coaster of Star Wars feelings, and booking our stay at All Star Music Value Resort. Disclaimer: This is not an advice podcast and we are not experts.
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Blog: www.lifeisnotacasserole.wordpress.com
Mentioned in this podcast:
Twin Cities Marathon podcast episode
Also may interest you:
Walt Disney World 2019 recap episode
Spoiler alert: We love Dublin! Also, we consistently mispronounce "Kilmainham." Sorry.
Mentioned in this episode
Our other Ireland podcast episode: Recap! Ireland!
First, Tony briefly laments about no one getting his jokes. Then, we discuss our visit to Toledo, Spain! We discuss our thoughts on the city, the food, and the sights. Hope you enjoy!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Hostel La Posada de Manolo
Virtudes
Casa Antonio, Plaza Colegio Infantes, 6, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Restaurante Madre Tierra
Taberna El Botero
A scenic route of Toledo:
We are back after a brief hiatus to chat about our May trip to Dublin, Madrid and Toledo. This three-part series starts in Madrid. We hope you enjoy it, and thanks for listening!
Mentioned in this episode:
Restaurant in Madrid: D'Candeal
Bar in Chueca neighborhood: Macera
Cider bars in Madrid:Restaurante El Ñeru and Bar La Panoya (right next to Restaurante El Ñeru)
Life is Not a Casserole Podcast: Camino Primitivo
Note: When discussing movie theaters in Madrid, I say "Yallao Cines," but what I mean to say is "Yelmo Cines."
Liz takes the mic solo today to offer a quick update about registering for the Walt Disney Marathon 2020!
Also mentioned in this episode:
LNC Podcast episode: The Twin Cities Marathon with guest Julia Eberhart
EDIT: In the episode I say someone who worked at runDisney also worked at the Twin Cities Medtronic Marathon. This is not true. My mistake is from an episode of the podcast Another Mother Runner where they interviewed two race directors in the same episode, one from the Twin Cities marathon and one who had worked for runDisney for 11 years.
In today's episode Tony and I discuss our past month following Catherine Price's book, "How to Break Up with Your Phone." We discuss why we decided to take on this endeavor, what were the most useful tips we took away from the book, and recap our weekend digital detox. We also touch on how do smartphones can help or hinder your travel experiences.
Mentioned in this episode:
- How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price
- Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain by Kevin Roose
- Binge Mode Jason Mantzoukas interview
- Afton State Park in Minnesota
- Fair State Brewing Coop in Minneapolis
Previous podcast guest Julia Eberhart joins us today with her husband Vince to talk about their first visit to New Orleans. We discuss a range of things to do in New Orleans, but they are coming at you primarily from a foodie standpoint, so be ready to crave some decadent Louisiana fare by the end of this listen.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Extra Pack of Peanuts New Orleans episode Mardi Gras Parade Tracker
Winter has been unrelenting, and these days spent shut in are a great time to start fantasizing about your next getaway. But planning where and when to go on your next vacation can be a daunting task! In this episode Liz and Tony discuss things to think about when making this decision.
Mentioned in this podcast
Google Flights Explore
Skyscanner
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I (Liz) am alone for this episode where I talk about finding joy in this bitter Minnesota winter through hygge.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking
A Question of Scruples
Secret Hitler
Butternut Squash Soup recipe
Ham and Cheese pinwheels recipe
Won't you be our guest for this longer than normal episode as Tony and I discuss our trip to Walt Disney World?
Our talking points include staying at All Star Movies Value Resort, our favorite thrill rides, non-thrill rides, stuff we would skip if we could do it all again, and experiences that most pleasantly surprised us!
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In today's episode Liz discusses the Camino Frances, the most popular route of the Camino de Santiago.
Links mentioned:
Gronze.com
Camino Forum
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We're packing for Disney World in winter and we have no idea what we're doing!
Mentioned in this episode:
Liz's sweet Disney villain socks from Target
Bagail packing cubes
Nike Killshots
L.L. Bean Stowaway Duffle
A quick episode where Liz shares some follow ups to her and Tony's planning progress for their upcoming Walt Disney World trip, including an update on the coffeemaker situation, packing, and which ride will be closed for refurbishment during their trip.
She also talks about some other adventures she and Tony are looking forward to in 2019.
Mentioned in this episode:
Spirit Airline personal page requirements: 18 x 14 x 8 inches
L.L. Bean Stowaway Duffle: 19.5 x 8 x 10.5 inches
It's that crazy, wonderful time of year—it's also a notoriously stressful time of year! In this episode Tony and I chat about how we can reduce or manage stress during the holiday season and while traveling during the holidays. It's worth noting that this is not an advice episode, because we definitely are not experts!
Mentioned in this podcast:
Doodle
Safe Travels USA
MN 511
My friend and fellow traveler Wade joins me in today's episode to discuss his recent solo trip to Bavaria, Germany's Southern-most state and home to the picturesque Bavarian Alps. We discuss his eight-day travels through Munich, Berchtesgaden, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Füssen. He also shares his must-sees and could-misses, his itinerary planning process, and advice for solo traveling. This is an excellent episode for those interested in traveling to Germany and first-time travelers!
Mentioned in today's episode:
Thrifty Traveler Duolingo Pimsleur Audio
Neuschwanstein Castle The Zugspitze Königssee Herrenchiemsee
Note: Geoffrey is in the room with us and he does a bit of growling at a closet door that was left open that was NOT supposed to be like that. So don't be alarmed if you hear that in today's episode.
In today’s episode we’re chit chatting all about our experience reserving Fast Passes for Walt Disney World! What is Fast Pass +? Which ride queues are worth waiting in? And why does the Rock N’ Roller Coaster exist?
We’re sharing our insights about how to decide what Fast Passes to reserve when (Minute 2:47), and then sharing which rides we decided to Fast Pass for our trip, and why (Minute 26:35).
Helpful links:
WDW Prep School's 2019 Crowd Calendars
Tis the season for consumerism! Join us as we share our favorite travel stuff!
Disclaimer: We are fanny pack advocates.
You can find links to the products on the the blog, Life is Not a Casserole.
Randy and Joyce of RJ Meyer Arts, are back to hash out another long distance hike—The Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago (In English, the Way of St. James)! In this special happy hour edition, we're chatting about their experience, mistakes, and advice if you are considering this route. Obrigado for listening and we hope you enjoy!
Songs suck in our head:
"Shake Your Bacon" by Peter Fox
Other Links:
RJMeyerArts : Check out my mom's blog to learn more about their experience hiking the Camino Portuguese and the Camino Frances!
Casa Fernanda (video)
Scary Gary 2018
In this short episode we're talking about how traveling is good for you!
Casseroles Cooking: Approaching Fast Pass reservations for WDW. Skip ahead to minute 1:10 to jump right into our main topic.
Songs Stuck in Our Heads
"Sunday Candy" by Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment (written by Chance the Rapper)
"Raise Your Voice, Joyce" by F***ed Up
Sources
- "Travel is the best medicine, study finds."
- "Vacations Improve Mental Health Among Rural Women: The Wisconsin Rural Women's Health Study."
- "For a More Creative Brain, Travel."
- "Waiting for Merlot: Anticipatory Consumption of Experiential and Material Purchases."
- "Five Reasons Why Travel is Good for your Mental Health."
- "Why Travel is Important for Employees (and How to Make it Easier to Offer.)"
- "Are People Who Take Vacations the Ones Who Get Promoted?"
In the spirit of Halloween, we chat about the spooky side of the "Happiest Place on Earth," sharing Walt Disney World's and Disneyland's most popular ghost stories. But don't be scared. It's probably just sleep paralysis.
Songs stuck in our head:
"Chamber of Horrors" - 90s Halloween Sound Effects
"Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Other links:
CCTV possible ghost caught on video at Disneyland (CCTV clip begins at minute 3:10)
Plugs
Howl'n Good Time at Venn Brew, Minneapolis (Link to Facebook event page)
Elizabeth Meyer Art
I (Liz) and my sister ran the Twin Cities Marathon last Sunday, and we're itching to talk all about it. Did we hit the wall? Get distracted by bottomless mimosas and brass bands? Did anyone get the Game of Thrones reference on the cheering sign I made? Let's find out!
Note: In the podcast Julia asks if Tony held up the sign I made for anyone else. When I asked him later, he did, and at least two people said something! One of which yelled, "I love your sign!"
Songs stuck in our heads this week
"Castle on the Hill" by Ed Sheeran
"Barton Hollow" by The Civil Wars
"Trumpets" by Jason Derulo
Plugs:
Julia on Twitter: @juliaeberhart
Women Leaders in College Sports
LNC on Instagram: @lncpodcast
Elizabeth Meyer Art
Other links:
Twin Cities in Motion If you're thinking about registering for the 2019 Twin Cities Marathon.
"Why are marathons 26.2 miles long?" Live Science article
"Why is a marathon 26.2 miles?" History article
Today we talk various challenges and solutions as we plan our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. What time of year should we go? Can we eat without making our bank accounts cry? Will our hotel room have a coffee maker? Does wearing three sweaters on the discount airline count as swoll? But seriously, will there be coffee? We don't know.
Casseroles Cooking: Mattress shopping. Skip ahead to minute 2:36 if you don't care about mattress shopping endeavors.
Songs stuck in our heads this week:
The Office: Who vs. Whom Debate
TV on the Radio: Halfway Home
Products mentioned:
L.L. Bean Stowaway Duffle $39.95, L.L. Bean (also comes in multi-colored!)
Foldable electric kettle $19.99, Amazon
Silicone collapsible coffee dripper, $4.99, Amazon
Spirit airline
Correction: I said in the episode that currently (or pre-renovation) the standard rooms at All-Star Movies Resort don't have a coffee maker. However, All-Star Movies Resort rooms are split into Standard and Preferred rooms, and I meant to say that pre-renovation none of the rooms at All-Star Movies have a coffee maker.
Join us as we dive into our Pensieves to retrieve our shiny memory residue about the Camino Primitivo, part of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) network of hiking routes! We hiked the Camino Primitivo last April, and have things to say. Mainly, we loved it.
Accommodations mentioned:
Camino Primitivo Hostel in the town Berducedo Pensión Cantábrico in the town A Fonsagrada Albergue Pensión Porta Santa in the down O Cadavo Baleira Albergue A Nave de Ferreira
Songs stuck in our heads:
"Debaser" by The Pixies "Slow Down" Lights Follow (Matthew Heath and Grady Griggs)
Also mentioned: "New Romantics" by Taylor Swift
Corrections: During the episode I say "Light Follows," which is incorrect. The correct band names is Lights Follow. When discussing Camino Primitivo Hostel, we say there is a community meal. Actually, they serve an evening meal but it isn't a community meal. There are separate tables set for dinner, as in a restaurant. In our case, there were so few people staying at the hostel one of the other pilgrims suggested we should all eat together, creating an impromptu community meal. But this "community meal" we experienced wasn't organized by the hostel.
How many dementers does it take to run a marathon? Join us as we discuss this and more, recapping the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon in the gorgeous Black Hills of South Dakota. We also offer suggestions on what to do, eat, drink, and where to stay in Spearfish.
Casseroles cooking: Graduate degrees, Disney World vacation updates, marathon training, and Tony is a runner now. Head to minute 4:36 if you'd like to skip this segment and head to the main topic.
Songs stuck in our head this week include:
"Level it up" by The Coup
"Un Poco Loco" from the Disney Pixar movie Coco, sung by Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal
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I (Liz) am flying solo for this episode. I'm talking about my experience hiking the Camino del Norte in March 2018!
Guests (and family members) Randy and Joyce Meyer from RJMeyerArts and Bryon and Angie Meyer join us to discuss hiking the West Highland Way! They talk about their experiences and offer advice about the West Highland Way and backpacking. Join us, won't you?
Hey, everyone! We took a brief hiatus, but we are back and hope you enjoy our most recent episode of the Life is Not a Casserole Podcast recapping our recent trip to Ireland.
Head to minute 8:10 to skip the songs stuck in our head segment and jump into our Ireland adventures.
Locations discussed: Dublin, Bray, Boyle, Galway, Cork, Blarney Castle, and Baltimore
Hi! Today’s podcast is a munchies edition, a bite-sized episode focusing on one travel destination. Today we’re talking about the Book of Kells in Dublin, Ireland.
Sources:
- “How the Book of Kells Works”
- “Ireland’s Exquisite Insular Art”
- The Book of Kells at Trinity College Library
- La Tène Culture – Iron Age Celts in Europe
- History of the Irish Hierarchy (pg 600-601)
Look for more information about visiting the Book of Kells on the Trinity College website.
In this week’s episode of Life is Not a Casserole Tony and I discuss packing for Ireland in the fall shoulder season and squee a bunch about L.L. Bean.
Head to minute 6:10 to skip the songs stuck our heads segment and jump right into our podcast's hottest dish yet: Packing!
Products we mention:
North Face Women’s Electra Backpack (daypack)
Ecco Gora Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
Merrell’s Moab 2 Waterproof Hiking Boots
L.L.Bean Women’s Fleece-Lined Flannel Shirt
Smartwool socks
Portable Power Pack (for charging your phone or tablet)
Product brands I forgot to mention:
Threads For Thought fleece leggings
For our first episode, we discuss the off-the-beaten-path Jack 15, a 15-mile road race from White, South Dakota to Brookings, South Dakota.
Here are the sources we used for this episode:
- The Jack 15 website, as well as the runner’s information page.
- An Oral History of the Jackrabbit 15 from the Jack and Viv blog.