Observations From the Road Less Traveled

Observations From the Road Less Traveled

At ’Observations from the Road Less Traveled,’ our mission is to provide a fresh and insightful perspective on the world around us. Through engaging discussions on current events, unexplained phenomena, and thoughtful reviews of media and news, we navigate the uncharted territories of information. Our goal is to offer a unique lens through which we share our opinions, fostering a space for critical thinking and open dialogue. We believe in the power of curiosity and exploration, encouraging our listeners to question the status quo and venture into the realms of the unknown. Join us on this intellectual journey as we traverse the road less traveled, offering thought-provoking insights and alternative viewpoints that challenge the conventional narrative. In a world saturated with information, we strive to be a beacon of curiosity, promoting a deeper understanding of the complexities that shape our world.

Episodes

August 29, 2025 86 mins

Hey Roadies!  Big changes coming to your favorite podcast in the coming weeks, so we're travelling down memory lane for a couple of weeks... Going back to when we visited the empty frames at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum...

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So this weekend 56 years ago a ton of people got together in New York state to listen to some music. Some people say it got out of hand and other people say it's the best musical event to ever happen.   We think it was probably a little of both, but let's talk about it!

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Sorry fellow dopes;  Albert Einstein was never one of us... 

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August 1, 2025 71 mins

Since he was part of our youth and incredibly also part of our present your hosts wanted to pay tribute with an episode celebrating the one, the only Ozzy Osbourne. All aboard Roadies...

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July 25, 2025 50 mins

As a wise woman once said "We should do an episode on Conquistadors..."

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It's a truly great movie but it doesn't tell you everything you need to know about gladiators.

So the Captain and Blondie to the rescue Roadies!

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July 11, 2025 64 mins

This episode's been a long time coming Roadies! 

 Join us this week as we tell you about the infamous Black Eyed Kids.

Who are they?  What are they?  You KNOW we have a theory, what's yours?

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July 5, 2025 60 mins

Because we had no idea what Phrogging was. But we do now Roadies and we're going to tell you about some phrogging nightmares you won't believe!

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June 27, 2025 67 mins

We talked to you about people who existed in their own world without interacting with anyone else Roadies, now it's time to talk about people who lived and flourished before becoming the stuff of legend...

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As I drop this episode Roadies a certified classic movie is celebrating its 50th (Yes, 50th!) anniversary... Let's talk about Jaws!

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June 13, 2025 66 mins

In 2025 there are still people who live completely off all the grids.  Believe it or not right here in the US of A...

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Your intrepid hosts struggled to get through this episode Roadies!   We're talking to you about St. Jude Research Hospital, its founder Danny Thomas, and the miracles they perform for kids all over the world every single day. So get the tissues ready and join us...

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May 30, 2025 58 mins

For Memorial Day your hosts take a look at one of the worst disasters in naval history Roadies.

We're going to talk to you about the mysterious loss of USS Scorpion...

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So The Captain and Blondie are at it again Roadies!   Just yakking away about things that may interest only them, but knowing you Roadies you'll have some thoughts...

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May 9, 2025 56 mins

People die.  Sadly it happens. 

But sometimes sad isn't the only word to describe a person's death.

Sometimes the word bizarre is more accurate...

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You know your hosts love movies Roadies and one of the Captain's favorite genres is Found Footage. Let's talk about the ones you know and the ones you don't shall we?

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April 25, 2025 64 mins

Roadies most of you know about the Dyatlov Pass but many of you may not know here in the states we have our own version. Join your hosts this week as we try to pick up the trail of the Yuba City Five.

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For as long as people have believed in the paranormal world Roadies there have been people trying to get you to believe in the unbelievable.   For fame, for money or just for fun; the hoaxes have been going on forever!

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April 11, 2025 69 mins

So there are as many kinds of relationships as there are people. Some are pretty pedestrian and some are out there.  Like REALLY out there.

 

Let's talk about that shall we?

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April 4, 2025 68 mins

About 1,200 people every year try to reach the top of the world and about half of those who make the attempt succeed.

Do you want to guess where many of those who don't succeed end up?

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