Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
Pop Culture Passport is your guide to quirky and cool travel destinations across the USA. Every other week, we explore unique things to do, from movie and TV filming locations and theme parks to roadside attractions, quirky museums, regional foods, and the fascinating stories behind the places you visit.
If you'd happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, a legendary roadside attraction, or a local spot with an incredible backstory, this podcast is for you.
I'm Beth Schillaci, aka the Roaming Yeti. I'm a travel content creator, pop culture nerd, and firm believer that the best discoveries happen when you layer a little curiosity on top of wherever you're already headed. I call them side quests: the detours, the unexpected stops, the "wait, THAT'S here?" moments that make any trip unforgettable and personal.
Whether you're planning a dedicated trip or looking for the perfect thing to add to somewhere you're already going, a work trip, a family visit, or a drive through a new city, there's always something worth the detour.
Think of this as traveling with your slightly nerdy, sort-of-cool friend who loves deep dives, unexpected discoveries, and finding the story behind the story.
Explore episodes about:
- Movie & TV filming locations
- Quirky museums & unique attractions
- Road trips & roadside attractions
- Theme parks & themed entertainment
- Regional foods, candy history & food tourism
- Day trips & weekend getaways
- Hidden history, origin stories & local legends
- Pop culture travel across the USA
Grab your Pop Culture Passport — let's roam.
Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
10 Years of Hamilton – Where History and Broadway Collide
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Episode 104
Can you believe it’s been 10 years since Hamilton premiered on Broadway? Whether you’re a history buff, a Broadway fan, or just love a good story, Hamilton has left a lasting impact on both theater and how we see history.
This week, I’m joined by historian, YouTuber, and fellow podcaster Jenn from Talk with History to explore some of the best places to visit if you’re a Hamilton fan. From historical landmarks tied to Alexander Hamilton’s life to Broadway must-sees, we’re covering it all.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- How Hamilton became a cultural phenomenon and changed Broadway history
- Jen’s top historical sites for Hamilton fans, including Fraunces Tavern, Trinity Church, and Yorktown
- What the musical got right (and wrong) about history
- Personal stories from visiting Hamilton-related locations
- Bonus pop culture stops, including Drama Book Shop, Sardi’s, and The Public Theater
Pop Culture Picks from Yeti’s Pop Picks:
- Drama Book Shop – Where Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote Hamilton and later saved the shop
- Sardi’s – Iconic Broadway restaurant with caricatures of Hamilton stars
- The Public Theater – Where Hamilton first premiered before Broadway
Check out Jenn’s podcast & YouTube: Talk with History | Walk with History
Jenn’s interview with Chris Jackson
You ready? Let’s roam!
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