Backyard Road Trips

About Backyard Road Trips

Once an avid traveler, writer Zack Lamothe's faraway travel dreams were put on hold as he became a father in 2015. Since then, he's focused on traveling in his own backyard. First a website, and now a podcast where cohosts and New Englanders, Zack and Jim Wheeler talk hiking trails, family-friendly activities, places they enjoy, craft beer and whatever else they desire to. (Along with plenty of harebrained banter). Read more at www.backyardroadtrips.com

Publisher

Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2020

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

107 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Season 7, Episode 8: Backyard Road "Travel Tips"

   After years of travel stories and mishaps, Zack and Jim share their personal travel tips. Hear how Jim avoids getting stuck in traffic, how he deals with poor cell service while traveling, and his preference for renting a car. Special guests Danny Lamothe and Ken Lamothe join the conversation.

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Season 7, Episode 7: A Backyard Road Trips Retrospective

   Special HOST Ian Cheney (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-and-white-silver/id1833508790) interviews typical co-hosts, Zack and Jim, about the origins of Backyard Road Trips: The Podcast. The duo is approaching their 100th episode (as this is the 95th), so they reminisce about the show's journey. Ian helps them reflect on the different stages of this show and the fun they've had along the way. Tune in to hear them talk about their fondest and most wacky memories.

3. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Season 7, Episode 6: Fran Kefalas and Regan Miner from The Last Green Valley

   Please welcome Fran Kefalas and Regan Miner to the show! Fran is the executive director of The Last Green Valley, and Regan is the Development Director. TLGV is a national heritage corridor located in northeastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts. The duo speaks to us about the latest goings-on, including the opening of their new headquarters. Fran and Regan explain what The Last Green Valley has to offer and what events to look forward to in the upcoming year.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

657

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

82

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