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
Inside The X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga Springs, NY
Episode 124
What if you could walk into a room filled with real props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes treasures from The X-Files?
In this episode, I interview Kelly and Jim, the dedicated collectors and co-founders of the X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga Springs, NY, the only museum in the world solely focused on the groundbreaking series.
This episode dives deep into fandom, preservation, and the personal stories behind one of TV’s most iconic shows.In this episode, you'll hear:
- How a binder of trading cards launched a lifelong mission to preserve The X-Files
- The museum’s journey from private collection to public space
- What it takes to verify and acquire authentic, screen-used items
- The emotional connection fans have when they step inside
- Kelly and Jim’s favorite finds and holy grail dream pieces
If you’re a believer, you don’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at how two fans built a world-class tribute to The X-Files legacy.
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Visit the museum or take a virtual tour: https://xfilespreservationcollection.com/
Watch interviews with cast and crew on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@XFilesMuseum
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XFP1013
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