Temporary Locals Podcast

About Temporary Locals Podcast

We explore the world — and its stories — like locals, even if it’s just for a little while. Hosted by Jared and Megan, Temporary Locals is built on real experiences from the places we've actually explored. We believe the best travel stories happen when you slow down, wander beyond the tourist checklist, and connect with the culture, history, and everyday life of a destination. Sometimes we invite fellow travelers to introduce us to places that are still on our bucket list. So, whether you're planning your next adventure or simply love a great story, we're glad you're here.

Publisher

Jared Stover + Megan Ripke

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Egypt On Location | with Vincent Kane

   In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with returning guest Vincent Kane, an England-based explorer, adventurer, and researcher of esoteric mysteries for a special ON LOCATION in Egypt interview – so expect some immersive sounds from the streets of Cairo! Hear Vincent’s stories of meeting the grandson of wisdom keeper Hakim Awyan, traveling to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid, an open air museum in Memphis, the second largest known Sphinx in Egypt, visiting the Meidum Pyramid, some theories behind the Red and Bent Pyramid, hanging out with locals in Dahshur, a trip to the GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum) a boat ride on the Nile and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. You can find Vincent on Instagram and Facebook, and learn more about his upcoming solar eclipse tour in Luxor in August 2027. instagram.com/mysterys.cool facebook.com/mysteryscool (http://facebook.com/mysteryscool) Listen or watch Temporary Locals on Spotify, Apple, Youtube, iHeart, and Amazon Music! Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.com Instagram @TemporaryLocalsPodcast Jared - Host | Instagram: @Rover_Stover Jared - Host | YouTube: @RoverStover Megan - Host | @Meggo.Goes.Global on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Colombia, South America | with Chris Stum

   In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with guest Chris Stum to hear about his experiences in Colombia, South America. Chris is self described as a blue collar worker with an obsession to see the world and inside every ocean since he is PADI certified. Hear stories of getting PADI AWARE shark certified, seeing the more remote areas of Colombia, how tasting fresh Colombian coffee will ruin you for life, a Guinness World Record for the largest cup of coffee, glamping in the high mountains above the clouds near Pereira, Cocaine hippos, visiting the locations surrounding Pablo Escobar’s lore, the extremely friendly and welcoming people, and the food culture. Find Chris on:  Facebook- Chris Stum and Instagram- @cjstum79 Listen or watch Temporary Locals on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube! Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.com Instagram @TemporaryLocalsPodcast Jared - Host | Instagram: @Rover_Stover Jared - Host | YouTube: @RoverStover Megan - Host | @Meggo.Goes.Global on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   France | with Riana Ang-Canning (Teaspoon of Adventure)

   This week, Jared and Megan take us to France with returning guest Riana, travel blogger and creator of Teaspoon of Adventure. After spending part of her parental leave traveling through France with her family, Riana joins us to share her experiences, itineraries, and practical tips for planning a French getaway. Hear stories of castles in the Loire Valley, picnics in Paris, visiting WWII landmarks in Normandy, exploring France with a baby, and finding memorable experiences beyond the typical tourist stops. Riana shares what she learned along the way, her favorite stops, and tips for building an itinerary that lets you experience French history, culture, food, and scenery without breaking the bank. Whether France is already on your travel list or you’re looking for inspiration for your next adventure, this episode is packed with ideas for experiencing the country at a slower, more intentional pace. Riana is a travel blogger who writes about her worldwide adventures from her homebase in Vancouver, Canada. On her blog, Teaspoon of Adventure, Riana shares firsthand tips and thoughtful itineraries for mid-budget travellers, and on Substack, she’s taking readers behind the scenes of family travel. Teaspoon of Adventure is for mid-budget travellers who want to balance bucket list highlights and slow travel moments. Find Riana on: https://teaspoonofadventure.com/ https://teaspoonofadventure.substack.com/ Listen or watch Temporary Locals on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube! Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.com Instagram @TemporaryLocalsPodcast Jared - Host | Instagram: @Rover_Stover Jared - Host | YouTube: @RoverStover Megan - Host | @Meggo.Goes.Global on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube 📩 Contact: TemporaryLocalsPod@gmail.com

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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