Podcast
Rest Stop
Hosted by Anna Holmquist · ENGLISH
Join host Anna Holmquist on a road trip through the history of various large roadside attractions, from Paul Bunyan statues to the biggest ball of twine.
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12: World's Largest Gift Shop
Aug 3, 202200:08:44Tap to summarizeLet's visit the world's largest gift shop AND the world's largest gift STORE - and heck, why not also talk about Nic Cage? Outro music is a partial cover of Vegas by Big Thief.
Transcribe →11: Giant Milk Bottles & Cartons
Jul 7, 202100:13:42Tap to summarizeTogether let's visit the large milk cartons and bottles that cover the USA, as well as stop by the world's largest dairy store. got milk? Outro music is a partial cover of Milk by Samia.
Transcribe →10: World's Largest Laundromat
May 12, 202100:11:49Tap to summarizeLet's explore the world's largest laundromat in Berwyn, IL and other laundry-themed places like the Maytag Washer Woman in Boise. Outro music is a partial cover of Washing Machine Heart by Mitski.
Transcribe →9: World's Largest Peanut
Apr 28, 202100:16:46Tap to summarizeThere are a lot of giant peanuts in the US - and some big Peanuts statues, too. Outro music is a partial cover of The Peanut Vendor, aka El manisero, which is a Cuban son-pregón - son is a Cuban music style characterized by a certain rhythm, and a pregón is a street vendor's cry. The Peanut Vendor has been recorded over 160 times and was composed by Moisés Simons. It's arguably one of the most famous pieces by a Cuban musician. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peanut_Vendor
Transcribe →8: World's Largest Truck Stop
Apr 14, 202100:14:33Tap to summarizeThe world's largest truck stop just wasn't enough. We threw in the world's largest gas station too, for good measure.
Transcribe →7: Muffler Men (Part Two)
Mar 31, 202100:19:23Tap to summarizeLet's talk more about our favorite giant men. Special thanks to Joel Baker of American Giants for contributing to the podcast. https://usagiants.com/
Transcribe →6: The World's Largest Pistachio, Pecan and Some Giant Acorns
Mar 17, 202100:16:30Tap to summarizeThis time, let's talk about some big nuts. Featuring the world's largest pistachio, world's largest pecan, and some big acorns. End music is a partial cover of the song Pistachio by Lisa Hannigan.
Transcribe →5: Muffler Men
Mar 3, 202100:22:58Tap to summarizeFrom the Gemini Giant to Chicken Boy to half a Spock, we talk about our favorite gentle giants. Special thanks to Shelly Lynn of @thepaulbunyanmufflermanproject on Instagram Special thanks to Chelsea Spear of Travels with Brindle for letting me share her song about Chicken Boy. Find more of her music here: https://travelswithbrindle.bandcamp.com/
Transcribe →4: The Bottle & Pops 66
Feb 17, 202100:15:21Tap to summarizeLet's talk about some large pop bottles- or perhaps the world's largest. The end song is a partial cover of The Barrel by Aldous Harding where I replaced "the barrel" with "the bottle." The soda fizz sound was created by Bleachbear for freesound.org.
Transcribe →3: Blucifer and the Denver International Airport
Feb 3, 202100:15:34Tap to summarizeIf you've been to the Denver airport, you've likely seen Blucifer, the giant blue mustang with glowing red eyes. Is it a part of a global conspiracy? Outro music is a cover of Running Wild by Tom T. Hall.
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