Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
Pop Culture Passport is your guide to quirky, cool, and nostalgic travel across the U.S.—from movie filming locations and theme parks to roadside attractions and pop culture museums.
If you'd happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, or a roadside diner from your favorite TV show, this podcast is for you.
Every other week, I’ll take you behind the scenes of iconic and offbeat destinations, sharing their history, stories, and the fun details. Along the way, we’ll dive into theme parks, explore quirky museums, and uncover the real places behind your favorite movies and shows.
I'm Beth Schillaci—aka the Roaming Yeti. I’m a travel content creator, pop culture nerd, and obsessive road trip planner who somehow turns an 8-hour drive into a 21-stop itinerary (because you never know what you’ll find). I’m also the creator of the Quirky & Cool Travel Guide, a curated directory of unique U.S. destinations, and I share even more travel stories and pop culture finds on The Roaming Yeti Blog.
Think of this as traveling with your slightly nerdy, sort-of-cool friend who thrives on deep dives, unique finds, and laughter-filled road trips.
Grab your Pop Culture Passport—let’s roam.
Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
Latest Episodes
Seattle Side Quests: Quirky Stops Beyond the Space Needle
Episode 144What happens when you wander just a little off the main path in Seattle?Seattle is famous for coffee, the Space Needle, and grunge music, but the real magic of the Emerald City shows up when you lean into curiosi...
Jungle Jim’s International Market in Cincinnati: A Snack Society Playground
Episode 143There are many things people prioritize when visiting a new city, such as landmarks, restaurants, and museums. Me? I like to find the grocery store.And my favorite one so far? Jungle Jim’s International Market in Cincin...
From Santa Rosa to St Paul: Peanuts Places You Can Visit
Episode 142Did you know there are real places across the United States where the world of Peanuts comes to life?From the California hometown where Charles Schulz created the comic strip to a few surprising side quests acros...
Snack Files: The Sweet History of Peeps and a Taste Test
Episode 141Are Peeps a nostalgic springtime favorite… or just sugary packing peanuts? In this episode of Snack Society Snack Files, we’re diving into the surprisingly strange history of one of Easter’s most divisive treats. From h...
Beyond the Liberty Bell: Quirky Side Quests Around Philadelphia
Episode 140Philadelphia is famous for its rich history, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and its role as the birthplace of the United States.But the Greater Philadelphia area also tells another story: one about the people who ...