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Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA

Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA

Di: Beth Schillaci - The Roaming Yeti
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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.

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  • Quirky & Cool Rochester: Side Quests While Visiting the Finger Lakes

    Quirky & Cool Rochester: Side Quests While Visiting the Finger Lakes
    Jan 9 2026

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    Episode 131

    Heading to the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, or even Buffalo? Don’t skip Rochester — this city’s full of side quests you didn’t know you needed.

    In this episode, we’re heading to Western New York for a quirky detour through Rochester — a city that’s quietly cool, full of history, and packed with creative surprises. From legendary guitar stores and speakeasies to living art galleries, this stop proves you don’t need to travel far to find something extraordinary.

    In this episode, we’ll cover:

    • House of Guitars & Record Archive: Two legendary music stops with stories (and vinyl) for days.
    • Marge’s Lakeside Inn & The Blind Pig: Dive bars, speakeasies, and cocktails with a side of local lore.
    • Clock of Nations & ArtisanWorks: Nostalgia, reinvention, and immersive creativity in motion.
    • Bonus Sip Stops: Favorite breweries and casual hangouts to round out your Rochester road trip.

    If you love discovering destinations with heart and history, this episode will have you adding Rochester to your next Western NY adventure.

    You ready? Let’s roam.

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    30 min
  • A Year in Quirky Travel: 5 Standout Moments Beyond LA

    A Year in Quirky Travel: 5 Standout Moments Beyond LA
    Dec 26 2025

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    Episode 130

    What were your favorite travel moments this year — the unexpected discoveries, weird details, or hidden gems that stuck with you?

    In this final episode of 2025, I’m taking a look back at some of the quirky and cool destinations that weren’t in Los Angeles (shocking, I know). From ghost stories and blue ice cream to offbeat art museums, these moments stuck with me in the best way.

    Plus, I’ll share what’s coming in 2026 — including a big year for the Snack Society, more Pop Culture Passport episodes, and a growing audio tour project that I’m really excited about.


    In this episode:

    • My Top 5 favorite travel moments outside of LA — including Gettysburg, Rochester, and EPCOT
    • A nostalgic trip to Kings Island, complete with Smurf-blue ice cream
    • My unofficial Country Bears Easter egg hunt inside a dark ride
    • What’s next for the Roaming Yeti Snack Society in 2026

    You ready? Let’s roam.

    Links & Resources:

    • Explore Snack Society blog posts. https://theroamingyeti.com/category/journal/snack-society/
    • Sign up for the Roaming Yeti newsletter to get the Snack Society Field Agent Journal in January. https://theroamingyeti.com
    • Listen to the Haunted Frederick Ghost Trail podcast. https://theroamingyeti.com/haunted-frederick/

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    Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti

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    18 min
  • Nerds, Fun Dip & Stranger Things: Exploring 80s Candy Culture with Jason Liebig

    Nerds, Fun Dip & Stranger Things: Exploring 80s Candy Culture with Jason Liebig
    Dec 19 2025

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    Episode 129

    What was your go-to candy in the 80s — and why do those flavors and wrappers still feel so nostalgic today?

    In this episode, Beth sits down with Jason Liebig, one of the country’s top nostalgia experts and the self-described Indiana Jones of snacks. Jason is a brand historian, packaging archivist, and behind-the-scenes consultant for hit shows like Stranger Things, Mad Men, The Goldbergs, and more.

    Together, they dig into the sweet, surprising world of 1980s candy — from iconic favorites like Nerds and Fun Dip to long-lost treats and the stories behind the wrappers.

    In this episode, you’ll hear:

    • How Jason went from Marvel Comics to building the largest candy-packaging archive in the U.S.
    • Why the 1980s were a groundbreaking decade for candy innovation
    • How real packaging helps make shows like Stranger Things feel so authentic
    • The wild evolution of Fun Dip, Pixy Stix, Big League Chew, and more
    • An incredible story about a rare Kit Kat wrapper that survived World War II

    Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love a good pop culture deep dive, this episode is packed with nostalgic fun and fascinating behind-the-scenes details.

    You ready? Let’s roam.

    Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/

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    Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.

    Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yeti

    Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next.

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