On the Road (EN)

About On the Road (EN)

On the Road is born out of movement. Out of motion rather than destinanation — not only from one place to another, but also in the mind. Out of observing, listening, and shifting perspectives. Each episode begins with an encounter — sometimes planned, sometimes unexpected — and follows no fixed script. A podcast in the rhythm of the road:  with time, curiosity, and space for what cannot be reduced to simple answers. Mehr Infos: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts/

Publisher

Tom Noga

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2026

Latest episode

15 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Mar 2026

   USA now?

   Can you still travel to the United States? In this episode of "On the Road episode" I take a look at what’s behind the headlines about rising prices, strict entry rules and violence in the streets. Plus, a few personal tips for the classci road trip, the Western Highlights.

2. 

   15 Mar 2026

   Was Maradona realy that good?

   Diego Maradona is one of the most iconic figures in football history. In this episode of „On the Road“ I talk with philosopher and football blogger Lukas Frank about the unforgettable moments of Maradona’s career, and why his legacy still sparks such passionate debate today.

3. 

   1 Mar 2026

   A Different South America, Part 2

   South America is a continent of grand images: rainforest, the Andes, carnival, Machu Picchu. Yet between the Atlantic and the Andes there are places that shift this picture. Towns and settlements where Europe still lives on. Neighborhoods where Japan is part of everyday life. Enclaves that seem frozen in time. Places where languages, architecture and traditions have endured – sometimes visible in the streetscape, sometimes hidden behind facades and family histories. A ranking of the places where South America appears surprisingly different. Tom Noga Storytelling Worldwide More: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts https://tom-noga.de/podcasts Follow: https://instagram.com/tom_noga777 https://instagram.com/tom_noga_international https://www.facebook.com/NogaTom

4. 

   24 Feb 2026

   A Different South America, Part 1

   South America is a continent of grand images: rainforest, the Andes, carnival, Machu Picchu. Yet between the Atlantic and the Andes there are places that shift this picture. Towns and settlements where Europe still lives on. Neighborhoods where Japan is part of everyday life. Enclaves that seem frozen in time. Places where languages, architecture and traditions have endured – sometimes visible in the streetscape, sometimes hidden behind facades and family histories. A ranking of the places where South America appears surprisingly different. Tom Noga Storytelling Worldwide More: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts https://tom-noga.de/podcasts Follow: https://instagram.com/tom_noga777 https://instagram.com/tom_noga_international https://www.facebook.com/NogaTom

5. 

   17 Feb 2026

   Route 66: Myth vs. Reality

   Route 66 is more than a road — it’s one of America’s most enduring legends. In this episode, Tom Noga talks with Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, about the real history behind the myth, the people who keep the Mother Road alive, and why it still captivates travelers a century after it was born. Tom Noga Storytelling Worldwide More: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts https://tom-noga.de/podcasts Follow: https://instagram.com/tom_noga777 https://instagram.com/tom_noga_international https://www.facebook.com/NogaTom

6. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Lost Cities of South America

   I’ve always been drawn to places that vanished. Stone cities swallowed by jungle and mountains. Sacred sites abandoned by empires. And one modern city that simply failed. Personal stories, hard walks, strange ruins — and a few practical tips along the way. Tom Noga Storytelling Worldwide More: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts https://tom-noga.de/podcasts Follow: https://instagram.com/tom_noga777 https://instagram.com/tom_noga_international https://www.facebook.com/NogaTom

7. 

   27 Jan 2026

   The Panama hat that isn’t one

   The Panama hat is famous worldwide — and misnamed. In this solo episode, I trace the story of an object that has come to symbolize travel, elegance, and exoticism, while its true origins are often overlooked. I talk about its roots in Montecristi, about craftsmanship and time, trade routes and global perception — and about how a false name became a lasting truth. Tom Noga Storytelling Worldwide More: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts https://tom-noga.de/podcasts Follow: https://instagram.com/tom_noga777 https://instagram.com/tom_noga_international https://www.facebook.com/NogaTom

8. 

   22 Jan 2026

   São Paulo, from within

   Maria is Brazilian, a YouTuber. She lived in São Paulo for many years. In the first episode of On the Road, the conversation starts with everyday life as a way to understand a city that is constantly changing — caught between fascination, pressure, and urban reality. A spoken portrait of São Paulo, without clichés. Tom Noga Storytelling Worldwide More: https://tom-noga.com/podcasts https://tom-noga.de/podcasts Follow: https://instagram.com/tom_noga777 https://instagram.com/tom_noga_international https://www.facebook.com/NogaTom

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