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Culture Cult Travel Show
Hosted by Anastasia Marie · EN
This is a no-holds-barred podcast that tells the craziest, quirkiest, and most WTF stories from all 197 countries around the world.
This show explores untold histories, outrageous travel experiences, and cultural oddities you were never taught in history class. It's smart, it's unfiltered, and definitely NOT PG.
Episodes out x2 a month every other Monday.
email me: culturecultshow@gmail.com
Instagram: @culturecultshow
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Travel Story: The Trek in Peru She Will NEVER Forget
Apr 600:53:59Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by mu client and travel UGC Queen, Maddy Garrett and her crazy and unforgettable trek in Peru that went sideways. We also talk about how to build a location-independent income with UGC (user-generated content)… to the truth about van life burnout and nervous system overload… to one of the most unhinged travel stories I’ve ever heard. If you’ve ever dreamed about getting paid to travel, starting an online business, or living a more flexible life—this episode is your reality check and your inspiration.✈️ What We Cover: How to make money online with UGC (user-generated content) UGC vs influencer marketing (and why you don’t need followers) How Maddy built a $5K+/month UGC income working part-time The best UGC platforms for beginners Van life expectations vs reality (what no one tells you) The mental health side of full-time travel & digital nomad life How to build a flexible, location-independent income stream Tips for doing UGC while traveling or living nomadically The importance of consistency when building an online business And… the most chaotic Peru travel story you’ll ever hear 💸 Resources & Links: 🎧 Listen to Maddy’s podcast: Paid to Travel (UGC Podcast) Watch Paid to Travel on Youtube Follow Maddy on Instagram for more Travel UGC tips UGC creator, user-generated content, make money online, digital nomad jobs, van life reality, paid to travel, remote income ideas, content creator business, side hustle ideas, online business tips, travel lifestyle, passive income streams, beginner UGC tipsText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
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Scotland: John Law, The Man Who Financially Ruined France
Mar 1601:11:03Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, we’re diving into the chaotic life of John Law — the Scottish economist who escaped prison, fled across Europe, and somehow convinced France to let him run their entire financial system.We’re talking:Gambling addictions and duels in 1600s LondonEscaping prison and going full digital nomad across EuropeThe creation of paper money in FranceThe rise and catastrophic fall of the Mississippi CompanyThe financial bubble that helped spark the French RevolutionAt one point, John Law became the richest man in Europe.And then? He lost everything.This episode covers one of the most infamous financial crashes in history — a cautionary tale about speculation, inflation, stock market bubbles, and what happens when you let a gambler print unlimited money.If you love stories about:Financial historyEconomic collapseStock market bubblesThe history of paper moneyWild historical scandalsAnd... Gerard Butler!?You are going to love this one.John Law, Mississippi Bubble, French economy collapse, history of paper money, financial crash 1720, stock market bubble history, French financial crisis, economic history podcast, Scotland history, France historyText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
Transcribe →(Mini) Holiday Podcast Break!
Dec 3100:04:56Tap to summarizeHey y'all! I am taking a quick break to focus on creating better content for you and to record the rest of the season. If you still want more of me till then you can check out my business podcast that I record weekly: Your Girl I will be back soon to cover the countries of Iran and Australia! Thank you for staying loyal, I'll see you soon!XOXOXOMarie Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
Transcribe →My (Very) Honest Digital Nomad Story: How I Became a Full Time Traveller and the Realities
Dec 2201:13:21Tap to summarizeWhat no one tells you about being a digital nomad is that the freedom comes with a cost ..Today I’m flipping the mic and sharing a very real, very unfiltered conversation I had on James Hammond’s Winging It Travel Podcast. If you’ve ever dreamed about getting paid to travel, building a business from your laptop, or living the digital nomad life heading into digital nomad 2026… this one’s for you.This isn’t the romanticized “work from a beach in Bali” version. This is the behind-the-scenes reality — the burnout, the loneliness, the identity shifts, and the hard lessons I learned after traveling for nearly 10 months straight while running my business.In this episode, we talk about:Why I left the U.S. to become a digital nomad — and why I came backThe difference between backpacking vs. being paid to travel with a businessHow travel burnout sneaks up on you (even when you “love travel”)The hidden loneliness of long-term travelWhy co-living can make or break your digital nomad experienceThe truth about popular nomad hubs (and why Bali wasn’t it for me)How traveling too fast nearly wrecked my nervous systemWhy I believe most people shouldn’t be nomads foreverWhat I’d do differently if I started again in digital nomad 2026🌍 Check out James Hammond:This episode originally aired on Winging It Travel Podcast hosted by James Hammond, where he shares honest travel stories, digital nomad realities, and global adventures from around the world.🔗 Connect + Take Action🎧 Listen to Winging It Travel Podcast with James Hammond📸 Follow James on Instagram for travel + nomad insights💬 Want my favorite co-living spots or digital nomad resources? DM me⭐ If this episode hit home, leave a review — it helps more travelers find the truthText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
Transcribe →Travel Story: Afternoon Tea with Hezbollah with James Hammond
Dec 800:58:18Tap to summarizeToday I’m joined by James from the Winging It Travel Podcast, and we dive into his completely unplanned, absolutely wild trip through Lebanon.From wandering into “red-zone” neighborhoods to hearing gunshots in Tripoli, visiting a Hezbollah museum, and being welcomed with next-level hospitality… this episode is everything travel should be: surprising, human, messy, emotional, and unforgettable.We also talk about:Why “winging it” can make your travel stories richerHow James has explored the world while working full-timeWhat it really means to become a digital nomadThe power of seeing places for yourself instead of trusting the news Gunshots in Tripoli, Hezbollah museums, incredible hospitalityTo Find James:Podcast: Winging It Travel PodcastProduction Services: wingingitproductions.comInstagram: @wingingittravelpodcastMy arabic playlist: "Yalla"Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
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Scotland: The Darien Scheme, Scotland’s Epic Fail
Nov 2401:12:57Tap to summarizeEver heard of the time Scotland tried to become a global superpower… and instead accidentally bankrupted itself out of independence?Welcome to the Darien Scheme, aka the 1600s version of an MLM.Today we dive headfirst into Scotland’s wildest history fail — when a bunch of rich men decided to “colonize” Panama armed with wigs, wool coats, and zero survival skills. We’re talking tropical disasters, redheads, ghosts, Game of Thrones connections, and how one epic mess-up led to the creation of the U.K. itself. It’s chaos, history, and Scottish pride all rolled into one.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Scotland’s biggest “get rich quick” scheme (and why it failed)The wild true story behind the Darien SchemeHow a few bad decisions changed Scottish history foreverkey points: Scotland history, Darien Scheme, Scottish independence, colonial history, British Empire, Panama history, historical comedy podcast, funny history show, Scottish podcast, U.K. history, queens podcast style, The Dollop styleText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
Transcribe →Special Episode: Queens Podcast "Maggie Dickson"
Nov 1200:43:20Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re doing something special — featuring an episode from Queen's Podcast about Scotland's Maggie Dickson If you enjoy this episode, go follow Queens Podcast / @queens_podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and let them know we sent you!Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
Transcribe →Travel Story: The Truth about Van Life vs. Digital Nomad Life
Nov 1000:52:43Tap to summarizeToday we unpack what it really means to work and travel—whether you're living out of a rooftop tent or being a travelling as a "slowmad" tune in for honest insights, travel fails, and must-know resources if you're living the van life, a digital nomad lifestyle, or on your next backpacker adventure.💬 In This Episode:Are you a Type A or Type B traveler? (Spoiler: one of us packs an air diffuser, the other forgets her wallet)The truth about van life that Instagram won’t tell youWhat it’s really like to work full-time on the road (as a backpacker or from a trailer)Showering in lakes, battling with FedEx in Thailand, and RV elitismThe digital nomad loneliness nobody talks aboutHilarious travel fails (a flaming phone charger at the gate?!)Our must-have apps & hacks for every kind of travel lifestyle👋 Connect with Our Guest: Laura from The Travel Creator Podcast🎧 Podcast: The Travel Creator 📸 Instagram: @travelcontentwriting 🎙️ Recommended Episode: "The 7% Rule" – tips for staying productive when everything’s dying (literally)🔗 Van Life Resources (Mentioned by Laura):Overlander – App for finding free campsites with reviews and photosFreeCampsites.net – Community-driven listings of free places to campThe Dyrt – Paid app for detailed camping info and reviewsGoogle Maps – Essential for up-to-date navigation (ditch Apple Maps!)Harvest Hosts – $150/year membership to stay overnight at wineries, breweries, and farms in exchange for supporting the businessPlanet Fitness Membership – For showers and workouts nationwidePublic Libraries – Hidden gems for WiFi and peaceful workspaces🌎 Digital Nomad Resources (Mentioned by Marie):Timeleft – Mystery dinner app to meet locals and travelers via personality-based group mealsClassPass – Global access to gyms, yoga, beauty services, and wellnessCoLiving.com – Flexible co-living spaces perfect for digital nomadsFlatio – No-fee housing platform ideal for long stays in EuropeTravel Smoothie Blender – Lightweight portable blender for healthy meals on the goTip: Never book layovers under 2Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
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Scotland: The Tragedy of Mary Queen of Scots
Oct 2701:19:47Tap to summarizeToday we are covering a woman whose life was so full of drama we are still talking about her 500 years later... Mary Queen of Scots. We’re not only covering the twists, betrayals, and wild scandals of Scottish history, but we’re also reliving our own adventures in Scotland — from cozy hot chocolate in Edinburgh to getting terrorized by Scottish teens and even visiting the very castle where part of Mary’s story went down, Holyrood Castle. You’ll learn:Why Mary’s life was basically a soap opera-meets-Game of Thrones.How her choices in love (spoiler: bad ones) shaped the fate of nations.Why her name still sparks fascination centuries later.Fun and spooky Harry Potter connections in Edinburgh, including the haunted graveyard that inspired Tom Riddle.Our top Scotland travel recommendations: Uplands Roast hot chocolate in The Meadows, Mellis Cheese Shop in Edinburgh, strolling colorful Victoria Street, and experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.📚 Book recs if you want to dive deeper into this story:A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
Transcribe →Travel Story: Accidentally Meeting the Prince of Jaipur in India
Oct 1300:50:46Tap to summarizeToday we are interviewing my friend Kelly’s first chaotic A.F. trip to India and how she accidentally met the royal family of Jaipur. We talk:Growing up in a literally 10-road village in England village and what life in London is like The reverse culture shock of coming home after long-term travel — when people don’t even know the countries you’ve been toLanding in New Delhi straight from Thailandand immediately questioning all life choicesSeeing the Taj Mahal at sunriseThe darker side of India travel — confronting poverty up close, cultural confusion, and witnessing things you can’t unseeAccidentally having dinner with the actual Prince of Jaipur while she was actively battling food poisoningThe reality of traveling while injured, hospital visits abroad, and surviving Delhi belly with dignity (or not)Follow Sawai Padmanabh Singh, The Prince of Jaipur on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/pachojaipur/?hl=enSong & Bollywood Movie: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo India, India travel, travel stories, solo female travel India, crazy travel story, Taj Mahal travel, Delhi belly survival, meeting Indian royaltyText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)
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