The Lindsay Walks Podcast - Lindsay Walks Across America

In this, the second half of the show, Lindsay tells stories from the trip, talks about what she learned, and answers some questions from the audience.

The first half of the Lindsay Walks live show, in which we mostly talked about what it's been like readjusting to her old life in Massachusetts.

Since the last time we talked, Lindsay battled flat tires and wet electronics to complete 365 days on the road in Richmond, Virginia! She was evicted from a church, welcomed into a gun club, goes on a morning TV show, does some biking with my dad, almost photographs a wedding in her pajama pants, and finally is reunited with her boyfriend Tim and one of her dogs, the half-pug half-chihuahua Cody. This will be the last Lindsay Walks for a while, I think, but stay subscribed for details about a live recording we hope to do in Worcester, MA in about a month and a half or so!

In this episode, Lindsay talks about becoming facebook friends with C. Thomas Howell (aka Tommy), battling large hills and flat batteries, dealing with a car-sick dog, and visiting Babyland, where Cabbage Patch kids are born. She's almost back to her starting place in South Carolina, though she's got a fair amount of biking still to do after that.

This week, Lindsay and Jake discuss run-ins they had with drivers, and Lindsay is appalled at Jake's uncultured upbringing when it comes to Ernest movies.

This week, Lindsay reflects on the events in Las Vegas (where she used to live), talks about meeting up with her mother and going to a wedding, meets up with some friends she made on the trip west, and she and Cynthiana the dog get used to traveling by bike. Also, Jake gets to give his bleeper a nice little workout!

This week, Lindsay talks to Jake (and sometimes various small children and dogs) about a fellow cross-country traveler she met, the wildfires that are threatening so much of the west coast currently, religion, and other things she encountered while voyaging in her mighty Toyota Yaris rental.

This week, Lindsay starts retracing her path, except in reverse order and much faster. She empties out her cart, considers the pros and cons of traveling by car, and tries to keep Cynthiana the dog from taking on driving duties. She also visits Astoria, where a lot of the movie the Goonies was filmed. She also joins the '3200 club' and contemplates the community of cross-country walkers.

This week, Lindsay jumped into the Pacific Ocean! Whoooo!  And then she took some photos of the total eclipse.  It's been an eventful week! You can see the video of Lindsay's final walk to the sea at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/videos/vb.1307612308/10200475601555055 and some of the photos she took of the eclipse at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200484977189440 . The podcast is going to continue, as Lindsay heads back to Oklahoma, then bikes to the Atlantic from there. If you've encountered Lindsay on her journey, or have been inspired by her, or have gone on a similar trip, then we'd love to hear from you, and Jake would love to record a conversation with you for the podcast! You can reach Jake at jake at jwgh.org.

This week, we encounter some unfriendly dogs, and Lindsay stops by the Not So Boring Bar & Grill (in Boring, Oregon), meets a friend from kindergarten, and contemplates the end of her walk -- and the upcoming eclipse.

This week, Lindsay goes on a road trip with a friend, sees the hotel from the Shining, and jumps off of a cliff.

This week, Lindsay is calling from a fan of the podcast's place. Hi, Heather! Also this week, Lindsay encounters a couple of plainclothes police officers, has a close encounter with eels, demonstrates different types of car horn use, and ascends Mount Hood, while Cynthiana the dog hurts her ankle (she's OK now).

This week, we recorded on one of Lindsay's rest days, following a week in which she was mistaken (?) for a hippie, was given an unexpected tour of fossil country, battled a steep mountain, and put some money on Surfing at the Bar, Vernon the Cat, and Impulsive Kate. The question of what Hogwarts house a dog might belong to is also addressed. We talked a bit about the Spoke'n Hostel in Mitchell, Oregon, which Lindsay recommends checking out and supporting if you find yourself in the area! https://www.spokenhostel.org/ This episode includes an audio clip from a Vox story about the 2016 standoff between the Bureau of Land Management and some Oregon ranchers.

This week, Lindsay channels Crocodile Dundee, is almost conquered by a hill, battles and/or welcomes bad cellphone service, and gets some well-deserved rest. In this episode, there's some audio from a facebook video that Lindsay made. The original video is online at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/videos/10200375284007179/

y the time you read this, Lindsay may already be in Oregon, the final state of her journey! This week, Lindsay finds a friend's hat, gets a permanent reminder of her trip, goes to the movies, and hears some very interesting stories from Captain Harry of the Deadliest Catch. One place Lindsay went to eat this week was Even Stevens, a chain of sandwich shops in Idaho, Arizona, and Utah that donates food to local non-profits. See if there's one near you! http://evenstevens.com/ http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/

This week, Lindsay has a hearty breakfast, organizes a search for a sports bra, and hears about a life-changing car breakdown. We also talk about the bonus episode with Barbara Lee (which I released last Friday and is at http://www.lindsaywalks.com/lindsay-walks-podcast/2017/6/14/meeting-lindsay-and-logan-bonus-episode-31a and on the podcast feed). The whistle pig sounds in this episode were taken from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCibiJrk4_Q

In this bonus episode, I talk to Barbara Lee, who encountered Lindsay, Logan, and Cynthiana on a campground in Escalante, Utah last month. If you think that America's national monuments are as important as Barbara and Lindsay do, then please consider taking action to protect them. You can use this form to send a message to the Secretary of the Interior about it! https://nextgenclimate.org/act-now/act-now-protect-national-monuments/

This week, Lindsay encounters friendly towns and less friendly towns, goes kayaking in the rain, and gets a little rest and relaxation in some hot springs, while Cynthiana the dog takes an unexpected swim. Lindsay's cell phone reception was kind of rough on this one -- sorry! Look for a bonus episode in a few days, in which a special guest describes meeting Lindsay and Logan in Escalante, Utah last month.

Would you be interested in going to a live taping of Lindsay Walks in (probably) central Massachusetts in mid to late September, after Lindsay returns home? If so, let us know, so we can get an idea of how many people are interested in this! You can reach Jake at podcast at jacobhaller.com, or Lindsay on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay .

This week, Lindsay eases back into walking after her injury, eats an elkburger during a hurricane watch, and meets some horses, while Cynthiana takes a swim and tries to play with some chickens. This excerpt includes an excerpt from Cheryl Wheeler's song 'Potato', which can be found on her album 'Sylvia Hotel'.

This week, Lindsay goes to urgent care, is separated from and then reunited with Cynthiana the dog, and takes some much-needed R&R. You can see the video of Lindsay falling down a ravine at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/posts/10200274301642683 . If you missed the episode where Lindsay and Logan talked about their decision to stop walking together, you can find it at http://www.lindsaywalks.com/lindsay-walks-podcast/2017/5/29/lindsay-and-logan-part-ways-bonus-episode-29a

This is the lightly-edited audio from a Facebook Live event in which Lindsay and Logan discussed their parting of ways, and asked each other questions about their journeys and related matters. You can see the video, and hear the unedited audio, at https://www.facebook.com/loganmayberry69/videos/10154655898446794/ . We also plan to record a regular episode, and hopefully it will be out in the next day or two.

This week, Lindsay is happy to be back walking again! She and Logan talk about the interesting people they've met since we last talked, the pleasures of getting a haircut, and what it's like to run into fans of one's Youtube channel.

In this short episode, Lindsay and Logan rent a car so they can quickly visit a bunch of national parks and monuments, Cynthiana the dog gets to spend some quality time at a gas station, and Lindsay falls into a ravine. (She got better.) If you think that America's national monuments are as important as Lindsay does, then please consider taking action to protect them. You can use this form to send a message to the Secretary of the Interior about it! https://nextgenclimate.org/act-now/act-now-protect-national-monuments/ Lindsay is also looking for someone who might be willing to transport Cynthiana from Salt Lake City to Prague, Oklahoma. If you might be able to help with that, please get in touch with Lindsay on facebook! You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay .

This week, Lindsay and Logan continue walking through Arizona, and they address an important question: What's the biggest threat on a cross-country walk: mountain lions, human beings, or rotisserie chicken? We mention a couple of facebook videos in this episode. One's a little music video: https://www.facebook.com/loganmayberry69/videos/vb.675061793/10154592482656794/ and the other is a video that Logan made before he met up with Lindsay, one evening when a wild animal was prowling outside his tent: https://www.facebook.com/loganmayberry69/videos/vb.675061793/10154492713696794/

When last we talked to Lindsay, she was just about to meet another cross-country walker, Logan Mayberry, and start traveling with him. This week, she talks about adjusting to traveling with another person, and we meet Logan and find out some of his story. Lindsay and Logan have also experienced snow, 80 degree weather, and spiders. There's a lot going on!

This week, Lindsay meets up with family and goes to a graduation party, plans meeting up with another cross-country walker (Logan Mayberry), heeds warnings about walking through Death Valley, and considers the question of down time on the road. Logan has a youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/loganmayberry .

This week, Lindsay crossed the border into New Mexico, entering her ninth state and third time zone! She also encountered some bad water, met a truck driver's dog, and stepped on something unfortunate. We also address a question about hats, and give some advice about dealing with customer service folks.

This week, Lindsay checks in from Amarillo, Texas, where she is preparing to forge on to Albuquerque, New Mexico, about 300 miles away. It might take a little while to walk there. Since the last time we talked, she's gotten tips on stealth camping from another long-distance walker, experimented with Facebook Live, and visited a Cadillac graveyard. We talked about those and other adventures, and we also discovered that we have remarkably similar advice to give to people contemplating entering a food-eating contest or engaging of street harassment of women: Don't. Not mentioned on the podcast: Lindsay's hometown newspaper, the Landmark, recently ran a story about her, which you can read at http://www.thelandmark.com/articles/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other/ .

This was recorded the morning after Lindsay crossed the Texas border! She broadcast the crossing via Facebook Live -- you can see the resulting video at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/videos/10200145935833618/ . She also met and walked with another cross-country hiker -- Donald Akins, an ex-Marine who is carrying a large cross to the west coast. In this episode, she talks about that, the further adventures of Cynthiana the dog, and the unexpected link between hikers and truckers, among other things. She also addresses a frequently asked question: How many pairs of shoes has she gone through?

This week, Lindsay makes it to Elk City, Oklahoma, despite a broken-down car, a close encounter with the sidewalk, the temptations of a local dive bar, and a sometimes smelly canine companion. Lindsay and Jake also have an argument over whether Lindsay can appropriately describe herself as a 'pampered hiker'.

This week in Oklahoma, Lindsay sees some familiar faces, goes to a bone museum, and considers how best to cross a desert, while Cynthiana the dog indulges her destructive side.

This week, Lindsay has an argument with the police, finds help (and employment) at a bar, and talks to some teens; Cynthiana the dog has (and fails to enjoy) her first real bath; and a couple of kids jump into the phone call to talk about their experiences hanging out with Lindsay!

This week, Lindsay is in Oklahoma, her seventh state! She also does some market research at some breweries, helps out at a school, learns some of Cynthiana the dog's quirks, has an unfortunate run-in with a cattle guard, and goes to the top of the tallest hill in the world!

This week, Lindsay hangs out with some cool ladies, gets to know Cynthiana the dog better, and takes care of a little business.

This week in Arkansas, Lindsay visited some vineyards and attracted some four-legged friends. The audio quality is a little rough at the beginning of the episode, but it clears up after a few minutes, so stick with it!

This week, Lindsay makes a perilous bridge crossing, chats with some young adults hiking in Petit Jean Park, goes to a baptism, and has a delicious hamburger in Russellville, Arkansas.

This week, Lindsay crosses into Arkansas, sprains her ankle (she's OK now), experiences watching the Super Bowl in a dry county, and resolves to swear less. If you've encountered Lindsay on her travels, and are interested in recording a short call with Jake about it, then let us know! You can reach Lindsay via facebook or Jake by writing to podcast at jacobhaller dot com.

This episode begins with a strong denunciation of Donald Trump, and Lindsay then moves on to describe her adventures for the week, which include a religious discussion in a Mississippi fire house, an inspirational talk from a 97-year-old juke joint proprietor, some great food, a walk from Mississippi to Graceland, and a blessing from Pastor Al Green in his church in Memphis. She also clarifies an important point about Glen, Mississippi.

This week, Lindsay experiences some more cart-related frustrations, tries frogs legs (

This week, Lindsay gives an elegy for her broken cart, wonders what to name her new one, goes on the radio, and talks about dogs she's met recently. We also give a shoutout to 'Still Buffering', a podcast about being a teen; Jake got them to mention our podcast when we were just starting out!

This week, Lindsay found herself in a scary situation, then crossed into a new time zone, met a handcycler of note, had a party thrown for her, and encountered some snow. Jake and Lindsay also talk about how Lindsay's expectations for the trip have changed, and chew over various issued related to Waffle House.

This week, Lindsay explores Atlanta, experiences some cultural clashes, and digs up some embarrassing stories about Jake from one of his childhood friends. Thanks to Nicole Kida-Smith for being a guest on this episode!

This week, Lindsay chased a chicken, got a flat tire, and celebrated Christmas with some new friends. She and Jake also compare and contrast going to a bar with calling tech support.

This week, Lindsay has been spending a lot of time in Farmington, Georgia, talking to artists, encountering the law, and exploring the area. This episode features music clips from Jacob Haller's song 'I Wish That I Was Vegan' from his album 'Cabin Fever' and from the R.E.M. song 'Walk Unafraid' from their album 'Up'.

This week, Lindsay has a terrible day, sees an amazing sunset, stays with some artists, and endorses Chelsea Handler for on-the-road listening.

Lindsay has walked across the entire state of South Carolina, and is now in Georgia! In getting to that, we talk about being stuck in a motel for a couple of days due to bad weather, plus a couple of great families who have helped her out this past week. In addition to this week's developments, we talked a little about a couple of charities that Lindsay has come across during her journey. First, she talked to a veteran about the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation, which you can find more information about at http://www.saratogawarhorse.com/ . We also talked about a partnership between Culley Carriers and Walking Tall: Free Haircuts for Homeless, who have teamed up to collect bagged lunches, gloves, hats, backpacks, and toiletries for the homeless; they want to get supplies for 100 people. For additional information, go to http://www.walkingtall.life/ . If you also want to help out the homeless people in your area, then that also would make us very happy! If you're interested in Lindsay's saga, then, in addition to what's on this website, you might want to check out Lindsay's facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay . Lindsay posts a lot of photos there, and a lot of the people she encounters on her walks also turn up to check in with her!

In this episode, Lindsay celebrates Thanksgiving with some friends, rides a camel for the first time, encounters a friendly drug dealer, and experiences some scares. You can keep up with her day to day adventures on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay or on the http://lindsaywalks.com/ website.

In this episode, Lindsay celebrates her 35th birthday at Gypsy's Village, meets some other helpful people on the road, makes Thanksgiving plans -- and walks a third of the way across South Carolina. If you're going to be on her route, and might be able to offer her a place to pitch her tent, please get in touch with her on facebook! That's also a good place to go for day to day updates. She's also posting photos, and occasional blog entries, on lindsaywalks.com.

Lindsay has hit the road! She and Tim started driving down to South Carolina on Thursday September 10. This conversation was recorded a couple of days later, on her first day of walking, and she talks about dealing with rain, the pleasures of walking, and other things of note. Lindsay's already taken some pictures during the trip. You can see them at http://www.lindsaywalks.com/images/ and she's also been posting some things on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmonroe20/ . If you have MyRoute-App, you can track her progress there or at https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/track/41620 . Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Lindsay and her stepfather Dick talk about her upcoming trip, and some of the books that she read while planning it.