MotorLand

Nick Jans is one of Alaska's most prolific authors and photographers. We're so lucky to have him on the pod today! He shares the best place to catch the Northern Lights, his experience living with an eskimo tribe in an off-the-grid village, and the best seasons to visit for your favorite outdoor activities.      

On today's episode, we chat with Claire White, Director of Education at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about the history of the mob and its integral role in the development and sustainment of "Sin City." She also shares insider recommendations on offbeat places to explore so you get the most out of your desert getaway.

In this week's episode, we travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and sit down with local radio DJ and self-proclaimed town Social Chair Mark Fishman. He shares insider tips on where to eat, activities to enjoy, and geographical sites to see, all in the heart of the Wild West.

This week, we're cruising with Ruby Lerner, New York Art Executive and train traveler extraordinaire.  In this episode, Ruby reveals some hip places and spaces you can experience art (in its different forms) across the United States.  She helps us traverse the country and immerse ourselves in its creative tapestry where art and adventure intertwine.

This week, we welcome Annette Kesson, a longtime Palm Springs resident and well-known tour guide. She talks about Old Hollywood's fascination with the desert, conducting door tours, what celebrity homes are available to rent, and classic restaurants and watering holes that still exist today. It was such a fun episode. We hope you enjoy it! 

This week's episode features Karen Glauber, president of HIT magazine, a renowned music industry trade publication. She is responsible for discovering bands such as Arcade Fire and The Lumineers, among others. Karen's also a music festival goer, lover, and connoisseur offering insider tips about surviving the circuit and how you might approach mingling with musicians. With more than three decades in the industry, she's a literal walking encyclopedia on music, not to mention a true delight. Enjoy!

Mike Ginsburg stumbled upon Monroe, Utah's Mystic Hot Springs, in 1995 on his way back from a Grateful Dead show in Las Vegas. He fell in love and is now stewarding the land and delighting visitors with natural hot springs, funky overnight accommodations, and impromptu concerts with some big names in the music industry. Hear more about the mystical and healing properties behind this spiritual place. 

This week's road trip takes us to Napa Valley, CA for a visit with Amanda McCrossin, an experienced wine sommelier and social media influencer. Amanda shares some insider tips and tricks for making the most of your stay in wine country. ----more---- Keep in touch with Amanda on Instagram @sommvivant Follow us @motorlandpodcast for more road trippin' adventures www.motorlandpodcast.com

In this episode, Joe Brazda, a Safari Jeep Tour Guide in Sedona, Arizona, shares this mystical city's electromagnetic and historical secrets, including Walt Disney's desert home and its influence on one particular ride at his theme parks.  Joe also revealed the best locations for selfies and the most beautiful miles you can drive on the planet! ----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.

If you are a fan of the Chicago Cubs, then you are probably familiar with this legend. Joe Maddon, former MLB Manager and coach, ended the Cubs' 108-year World Series Championship drought in his second year with a 4–3 series win over the Cleveland Guardians in 2016.   Joe has since gone on to manage other MLB teams, publish a fascinating memoir, travel extensively, and catch up with old buddies, like musician Eddie Vedder, in Scottsdale during Spring Training.  We were lucky to chat with him between engagements about Spring Training in Scottsdale, including insider knowledge on the best places to eat, imbibe, and connect with the mystical desert landscape.  Our conversation went to extra innings because Joe stepped up to the plate and came to play. Come on. We had to do it! :) Enjoy the episode? Please rate and review. Plus, follow us on Instagram at @motorlandpodcast to learn more about our guests and upcoming episodes. 

Welcome back to MotorLand! This season is about road tripping, the people we meet, and the places we discover along the way.    So, get ready to buckle up, and ride!    Launching April 2023.

Today, we chat with entrepreneur, mother, and automotive guru Kelly Stumpe (also known as 'The Car Mom') about her successful business empowering moms and families to make the most informed and confident car shopping decisions. Also, learn more about how she's dismantling outdated female car consumer stereotypes and changing the narrative of a traditionally male-dominated industry.----more---- Follow Kelly on:  YouTube Instagram The Car Pool Podcast  ----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.        

Theresa Contreras and Sara Morosan are sisters, business owners, and builders of custom vehicles. Jarod and Michelle chatted with them about taking over the family business, their work with brands like Ford and celebrities like Jay Leno, and how they're empowering women to join a male-dominated industry. ----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.  

Like most of us, Nora and Kevin Snelling felt cooped up during the height of the pandemic. Unlike most of us, they decided to pack up their house and take their life on the road. Jarod and Michelle chatted with the Snellings about the intricacies of RV living, including family planning, traveling across the country, and working full-time in a confined space with spotty Wi-Fi.----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.    

Buffy Maguire, the founder of The Lady Falcon Coffee Club, sat down with Jared and Michelle to talk about her San Francisco coffee club on wheels, the history behind the name, and the grief that led to its creation.----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.  

Christine McCollum recently acquired Elvira, a 1970s ambulance with a dark past and a history of paranormal activity. The ambulance originally serviced Norwich State Hospital, a now-abandoned (and haunted) insane asylum in Preston, Connecticut. Following the hospital closure, a group of Shriners clowns seized the car, but after a chilling death, they relinquished it to the next, unassuming owner. Hear how spooked hosts Jared DeAnda and Michelle Donati are by Christine's terrifying recount of events and learn more about the twists and turns of Elvira's eerie life. Happy Halloween!----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.  

Manson Cheung loves designing all kinds of Hot Wheels for Mattel, but he does have a favorite, the DMC DeLorean. Yes, the same DeLorean that drove Marty McFly Back to the Future. Manson explains how the DeLorean has influenced his own life story.----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.    

Daniel Sperling is a California Air Resources  board member and a leading international expert on transportation technology assessment, energy, environmental aspects of transportation, and transportation policy. He talks to us about his mission to eliminate carbon emissions from cars–here in California and across the world, and why he's dedicated so much of his life to environmental causes.----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.    

Jay Ward has the best job as the creative director of franchise for Disney and Pixar's Cars. Jay shares more about the Cars characters, their origins and personalities, and provides a preview of the new Cars On the Road series available to watch now on Disney+.----more----Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.    

Caroline is a car-restoration store manager, gear head, and the beneficiary of a 1980 SC 911 silver Porsche she aptly named "Sally" after the Porsche in Cars. She speaks about why Sally is not just a car but a symbol of family, love, grief, and rebuilding after a painful loss.----more----Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.

Our first stop in MotorLand is with children's TV creator and producer Leslie Valdes. We talk to him about his first car, a classic Volkswagen Beetle, and the sneaky incident that led to its demise.----more----Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.      

Welcome to MotorLand, a podcast driven by AAA, about the road of life and the wheels that set our journeys in motion.----more---- Follow along for more: https://www.instagram.com/motorlandpodcast/ For all inquiries, please reach out at motorlandpodcast@norcal.aaa.com.