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
Inside The X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga Springs, NY
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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.
You ready? Let’s roam.
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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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xfiles_museum/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XFP1013
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