National Park After Dark w/Danielle and Cassie - How Love for the Outdoors + Morbid Curiosity = Smash Hit Podcast

National Park After Dark w/Danielle and Cassie - How Love for the Outdoors + Morbid Curiosity = Smash Hit Podcast

Author: Travis Sherry April 15, 2025 Duration: 1:11:17
Danielle and Cassie were just two vet techs living in New Hampshire with a shared passion for the outdoors and morbid stories.So naturally, they started a podcast with their $25 walmart microphones and...   ...it become an overnight sensation!In this episode, they give all the juicy details about the journey (like who was willing to leave their job first), discuss their most underrated national parks (it'll surprise you) and even throw a famous national park under the bus (lovingly, of course).   00:00 Introduction to National Parks and Morbid Stories 05:57 The National Park Designation Process 10:48 Personal Connections to National Parks 14:52 The Rise of National Park Popularity 19:04 Starting the Podcast Journey 24:42 The Power of Podcast Naming and SEO 27:45 Navigating the Podcasting Landscape 29:08 The Decision to Go Full-Time 32:06 Balancing Passion and Profession 37:52 Transforming the Podcast into a Business 39:29 Building Community Through Travel 45:22 The Morbid Curiosity Behind the Podcast 51:33 Crafting Engaging Stories in Podcasting 56:23 Exploring Literary Styles and Storytelling 59:57 National Parks: Favorites and Underrated Gems 01:06:36 Critiques of Popular Destinations 01:12:03 Introducing 'Watch Her Cook': A New Podcast Adventure

Travis Sherry brings his perspective as a serial entrepreneur and seasoned world traveler to every episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast. It’s built on a straightforward, empowering idea: seeing the globe doesn’t require a massive bank account, just the right knowledge. You’ll hear practical, actionable advice that cuts through the clutter, focusing on how to stretch your budget further so you can travel more often and with greater freedom. This includes deep dives into maximizing frequent flyer programs and other points systems, transforming what seems like a complex game into a manageable strategy. The conversations go beyond just tactics, though. Travis sits down with insightful figures from across the travel world, from well-known names like Chris Guillebeau and Bruce Poon Tip to authors and adventurers like AJ Jacobs, pulling out their unique stories and hard-won lessons. The result is a resource that feels both personal and immensely useful, blending inspiration with the nitty-gritty details of trip planning. This podcast lives at the intersection of savvy finance and genuine cultural curiosity, proving that exploration is about smart choices, not just deep pockets. Tune in for a regular dose of motivation and method, all delivered with a relatable energy that makes the next journey feel not only possible but inevitable.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Life Lessons From Jumping in a Lake for 120 Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35
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Life Lessons From a Fish Counter in Vancouver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21
There’s a lot of fish and chips counters in Vancouver. Here’s why one particular one stood out (and it wasn’t the fish…or the chips).
Life Lessons From Strawberry Muffins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13
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2023 Year in Review - Our 20 Best Experiences [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:28
Horses and dolphins and groups of stingrays (called a fever???)...OH MY!Here are our 20 best experiences, including getting my bike stolen, Whit as a cowboy, dimly lit Bulgarian bowling alleys, and lots and lots of salt!
2023 Year in Review - Best Meals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:29
This episode has it all - a special guest host doing the intro, debates over food truck pizza, "pork bread", and an unanimous #1 that left us with full bellies and full hearts. One of our best shows of all time.
2023 Year in Review - Best Desserts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:54
Ohhhh, here we go...gimme that sugar rush! We're talking desserts...everything from a lemon tart that was "the best in the world" even after a day in the refrigerator to Trav finding his new favorite ice cream of all tim…