Vanishing Postcards

About Vanishing Postcards

Vanishing Postcards is a documentary travelogue that invites listeners on a road trip exploring the hidden dives, traditions, and frequently threatened histories discovered by exiting the interstates. Named one of the Best Podcasts of 2022 by Digital Trends.

Publisher

Evan Stern

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Dec 2020

Latest episode

21 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Nov 2024

   Postcard from Springfield, IL - The Cycles of Shea’s

   Grandchildren of Bill Shea discuss the history and potential rebirth of Shea's Gas Station and Museum in Springfield, highlighting Route 66's constant evolution.

2. 

   14 Nov 2024

   Postcard from Springfield, IL - Decades at The Cozy Dog Drive-In

   Buz Waldmire and Josh Waldmire share the history of Springfield's Cozy Dog Drive-In, claiming to be the home of the first batter-fried hot dog on a stick, while William Crook Jr. pays tribute to Bob Waldmire in this interview.

3. 

   11 May 2023

   5. Postcard from Laredo - "Two Cities, One People"

   Wanda Garner Cash shares memories of Nuevo Laredo’s Cadillac Bar and its lasting influence on the US-Mexico border region, highlighting the enduring bonds between the two cities in this episode.

Who has been a guest on Vanishing Postcards

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Buz Waldmire
• Josh Waldmire
• William Crook Jr
• Wanda Garner Cash
• Adan Medrano

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

190 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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