Travel Disasters

Alex Kampp, Seattle Native, Programmer by Day, Comedian by night! Alex takes us on an emotional roller coaster to his first solo trip to Thailand. Alex meets the girl of his dreams, stays in luxury hotels, and gets held up in security! Find out why Alex gets stopped in TSA for the rest of his life. Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Beckett Kenny is here, he’s queer, and he’s ready to podcast!! Beckett is the producer of Sashay: A Queer Comedy & Drag Show at the Laugh Factory and is one of Chicago’s favorite comedians! Beckett takes us on his first trip to Ireland when he’s “stroller age” and is still traumatized. He also tells us about the time when he went to Japan when he’s 18, and saw both Buddha & Robots!  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Matt Damhauser, former coworker, current friend joins me today! Matt and his girlfriend go to Tennessee for a wedding in a holler, in Tennessee! Their flight home keeps getting delayed but these experienced travelers don’t worry about it and smooth talk their way into a ton of free stuff! Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Jon Torres, comedian, producer, fellow podcaster, and proud father of houseplants joins me today! Jon drops out of college to join an emo band, and gets a deal to record a record in Atlanta! Things are looking up until everything goes wrong the second they hit the road in their van from 1989. Will this band survive the trip?!  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Paige B, comedienne, producer, and “young Fran Drescher” joins me on the podcast today!! Paige takes us on a trip with one of her best girlfriends. They go to an island in Bali where magic mushrooms are legal! What could go wrong?! Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Nikki DelZenero, fitness instructor, volleyball player, and newcomer to the Chicago stand up comedy scene joins me today! Nikki never studied abroad so at age 24, she decides to ditch her parents house and take a 12 day vacation to Italy! There’s sex, vespas, and earthquakes! See how she shakes it up in Italy!  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Natasha Pearl Hansen, comedienne, actress, producer, podcast and so much more, joins me today! NPH is a traveling comedian who has performed all over the US and Europe. She sheds light on her ealy travel days as an up and coming couch surfing comedian to now, when she stays in luxury hotels for free! Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Suzanne Ballout, female comedienne, producer, Aqua Marine fan, and proud Lebanese woman!! Suze takes us to Lebanon when she was 12 years old. She is in a house filled with distant family members that she is not particularly fond of… Luckily a war breaks out and she has an excuse to go back to the states… ALONE!! See how this 12 year old makes it back.  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Colt Cabana, professional wrestler, podcaster, United Airlines Million Miler is in the hot seat!! Colt has been on an airplane every weekend for the past 20 years traveling for wrestling. Today he shares the best and worst parts of tracking, pro-tips, and how he uses his million miler status for good!  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Tommy Schneeman, comedian, producer, and famously one of eight children! Tommy takes us to Costa Rica for a family vacation with his family. The whole trip is a dream until the flight home where he finds a “sneaky edible” in his bag and takes off on the flight of his life!  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Maggie Hughes Depalo, my fellow producer, southsider, mentor, and comedy partner in crime joins me today to read stories from our loyal listeners Meghan Hillenbrand & Abbie O’Ryan! From green cards to Euro Snookie’s, this episode it all!  Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Phyl Moore, creative genius, model, a virgo with placements of cancer, and self-proclaimed “feeler”. Phyl takes us back to his study abroad days in England and in true fashion loses his phone immediately. Phyl is a partier who gets himself into crazy situations with strangers, drug dealers, and meets his guardian angel Gabriel! Find out what saves him in this week’s episode!

Annie Russell, stand up comedian, radio personality, and all around amazing human, takes us back to 2012 when she is dating the lead guitarist in a band! She decides to tag along for the last leg of the tour which turns out to be a terrible idea... These band mates living the rockstar life touring the US and sleeping on floors. There’s sex, there’s drugs, there’s fighting! Will their relationship survive the tour!?

Liz Zagone, comedian, yogi, and proud snake momma joins me today! Liz takes us to Iceland with her friends and a man we’ll call “Charles” Liz thought this was going to be a fun, romantic getaway with “Charles” in the mountains under the northern lights but it is quite the opposite! “Charles” is having doubts before going on the trip, he is not getting along with the group, and the trip takes an unexpected turn! Will Liz ever get to see the Blue Lagoon?! Let’s find out!

Sarah Perry, comedian, writer, mediocre person (her words, not mine) She’s actually one of my favorite people and travel companions! Most people know where they were on 9/11 but do you know where you were in 2018 when Southwest’s systems were hacked? Sarah Perry knows exactly where she was because she was about to board a plane… Find out how this hacker ruined her flight along with 1,400 other people on 20 different flights!

Lucia Whalen, comedienne, fellow podcaster, and eat pray love wannabe joins me today! Lucia takes us to the beautiful beaches of Jamaica! She is seven years old, with beaded corn rows in her hair, and virgin strawberry daiquiri in hand! This sounds like paradise to most people, but seven year old Lucia is riddled with anxiety and homesickness… Learn how she coped with traveling then and her awesome travel hacks of how to beat jet lag now!!

Hari takes us back to 1994 when he was the ripe age of 18! He goes to India with his family to meet his new adopted sister and meet his new sister-in-law! While there for several weeks, Hari gets himself into trouble with cigarettes, gold, and monkeys…

Liz Stockwell, female comedian and fellow podcaster tells me about the worst trip of her life, her honeymoon. Liz and her new hubby set off for a road trip along the pacific coast, sounds romantic right? Wrong. Mother Nature would do anything to keep these newly weds from having a good time. See how this trip and their marriage burst into flames!

Mallory Bradford, female comedian, producer, and girlfriend of Mike O’Keefe the host of “Buddy of the Groom” on the People of Comedy network joins me today! Mal goes on a girls trip to Thailand with some of her best friends from high school! The white beaches are everything they dreamed of until they can’t find their passports, they find themselves at a full moon party, and are potentially stranded in Baghdad! You might need half a Xanax and a glass of wine before listening to this episode!

Taylor Mayhue, Texas native, RX Bar enthusiast, and my instant best friend! Taylor takes us to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where she tags along on her friend’s family vacation! Taylor was looking forward to hiking and taking in all of the beautiful landscape Jackson Hole has to offer! She couldn’t live without her hiking sticks, and packed them in a checked bag which is where the mayhem begins... Will Taylor ever get her hiking sticks and cute outfits back before the end of this trip?!

Ian Molnar, stand-up comedian, Ohio native, and mediocre volleyball player joins me today! After dropping out of grad school to pursue stand up comedy, Ian goes on a 5 week trip to Europe before moving to Chicago to chase his dreams! One of his first stops is in Barcelona, a city well known for Picasso, tapas, and theft.. Find out if Ian makes it out with all of his belongings!

Kelli Kerr, co-worker, Kentucky native, and self-proclaimed hillbilly joins us on the show today! When Kelli was a little girl, she dreamed of going on the ultimate, luxurious, vacation in the Caribbean! Kelli, in true hillbilly fashion, booked her trip through cheapcaribbean.com and it was not as glamorous as she expected.. After a run in with Captain Jack Sparrow, her trip takes a turn for the worse! Find out what has Kelli in tears!

Stephanie Beck Johnson, my cousin, the master trainer, and group fitness guru joins me today! Stepahnie takes us to her honeymoon in New Zealand! It’s the most romantic trip of her life, with her new hubby, in paradise! What could go wrong?! Literally everything! Will their marriage survive the honeymoon?!

Matt Maliszewski, stand-up comedian, skeeball enthusiast, and self-proclaimed cat boy tells a coming of age tale from his days as a Cub Scout! Matt, a city-slicker at heart, stepped outside his comfort zone, into the wilderness, and it bit him in the ass. Learn what separated the boys from the men, and cub scouts from the bear scouts! 

Marissa Driscoll, stand- up comedienne, Bachelor Blogger, and Mary Kate’s voice doppelganger joins us today! Marissa takes us to her study abroad days in Florence, Italy! Marissa was just trying to be a good wing woman to her roommate but wound up at the infamous “Shot Bar” as seen on season 4 of Jersey Shore and in true Mike Sorrentino form, there’s a “Situation”. 

Derek Graff, stand up comedian, regular Zanie’s host, and loyal basketball fan! Derek takes us back to his glory days in college where he goes on a road trip to go to the Michigan State/Illinois basketball game in East Lansing! There’s beers, there’s basketball, there’s broken bones, but that’s not even the half of it! See how Derek makes it back to U of I without a scratch!   Check out Derek's website: https://www.derekgraff.com/ ... and follow Derek on his socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekwgraff Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/derekwgraff   Mary Kate is going to do an episode of only fan stories so make sure to email her with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Jeff Kemp, my improv level 1 classmate, fellow comedian, and producer joins me today! After graduating college, Jeff celebrates by spending every dollar to his name on a Eurotrip with his buddies. They are on a mission to experience the clubs in Vienna which takes them to the underground parts of Europe Dateline NBC warned you about! Will their friendships survive this trip?   Follow Jeff on his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_kemp23 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jkemp23   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Colleen Brennan, actor, producer, comedienne, mother, and fellow Irish Catholic takes us to the gorgeous green hills of our motherland, Ireland. Colleen just turned 20, but instead of celebrating with a pint, she finds herself at a mechanic and fears for her life! She even gets to meet the prime minister...in her bathrobe.   Check out Colleen's website for her upcoming dates: https://colleenisfunny.com ...and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ColleenBrennancomedy   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

John McCombs, Marine Corps veteran, former uber driver, and internationally touring comedian takes us on his first international tour to a country you’ve never heard of, Moldova! Between language barriers, border patrol, foreign spies, it’s a real life Jason Bourne saga! Check out John's website for his upcoming dates: https://www.johnmccombscomedy.com ...and follow his social media at Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnmccombscomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmccombscomedy Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Matt MacLean, my day one comedy best friend joins me today! Ever wondered how many engineers is takes to plan a Eurotrip? Me neither. This time it takes six and these fresh engineering grads bar crawl their way through Europe and barely make it out alive! See what happens when Matt regains consciousness in a black out!   Check out Matt's website: https://goodonematty.com ...and follow his social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matty_meek Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattymeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.maclean1   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

B Casper, fellow jazzfuzz podcast host, takes us abroad to Amsterdam when she is a rambunctious teenager on a mission for psychedelics! This trippy trip was kush until the drugs wore off and they reached customs! Will they be able to cross the border or stuck in this bad trip forever?   Check out B's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_casper ... and be sure to check out her podcast That Time I Got Arrested from the start: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-time-i-got-arrested/id1442144519   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Tok Moffat, fellow comedian, producer of Verified Laughs at the World Famous Laugh Factory, who is equally as passionate about spiked seltzers as I am, takes us back to his glory days at The Catholic University of America! Tok and his football buddies venture off campus for a Spring Break Adventure to Tulane University! The spring break excitement gets the best of them and they hit some bumps along the way…   Check out Verified Laughs at the Laugh Factory:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/VerifiedLaughs ...and follow Tok on his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokmoffat Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetokmoff   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Marty DeRosa, fellow comedian, podcaster and wrestling enthusiast joins me for my first LIVE RECORDING of travel disasters! Marty has had his fair shares of traveling for comedy shows and wrestling matches and no matter what still comes out laughing! Sidenote- who is Raven? Check out Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling: https://www.martyandsarahlovewrestling.com/   And follow his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyderosa Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoDerosa   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in Chicago and want to start a podcast reach out to JAZZFUZZ: http://JAZZFUZZ.com

Jimmy Lawler, my long time childhood friend joins me on the show today! Jimmy takes us to Africa (queue Toto) during his time in the Peace Corps! When he wasn’t teaching, Jimmy spent most of his days alone in a hut reading books and killing scorpions with knives. Jimmy decided to make the trek over a mountain to visit volunteers in a neighboring village and barely makes it back alive! Check out Jim's blog: https://jimreadssparknotes.wordpress.com/   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Jillian Morgan, lifelong friend and travel companion takes us on her first solo trip to Chile! Jill is pretty easy going, but on her connecting flight from Columbia to Chicago left her rattled! Language barriers, confusion, and she even fears for her life at one point! This gripping tale will leave you on the edge of your seat! Will Jill make it out alive?!   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Amanda “Zoomie” DeKruiff, coworker, friend, and Chicago native identifies as a “seven” on the travel scale. Amanda takes us to Venice, the city of love, where she celebrates her one year anniversary with her new hubby JP! In true newlywed fashion, they fought about what to pack! Find out who gets to say “I told you so” about packing such a miscellaneous item!   Join us for our first ever live podcast show! Sunday August 25th at the Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville.: https://gmantavern.com/ $5 tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8507837/buddy-of-the-grooma-live-podcast-recording-chicago-gman-tavern-chicagoil   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband

Mike O’Keefe fellow comedian, friend, and self-proclaimed “older brother” I never asked for takes us back to his early days as a traveling comedian in the big, bad, Midwest. Mike, the tender age of nineteen, the night before a big road show indulged in binge drinking and fast food, which was a deadly combination for his underpants. Will he make it to the show before he shits himself?   Join us for our first ever live podcast show! Sunday August 25th at the Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville.: https://gmantavern.com/ $5 tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8507837/buddy-of-the-grooma-live-podcast-recording-chicago-gman-tavern-chicagoil   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

Vik Pandya, fellow comedian, actor, and friend takes us to his country of origin, India, on a trip with his parents! Vik learns about how India does things differently, especially when it comes to how they handle their money, and how bad ass his dad really is. There’s culture, there’s mystery, there’s sweat, and most importantly, there’s leather. Follow Vik on his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vpcomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vpcomedy/ ...and check out his website: http://www.teamuscomedy.com/vik   Reach out to Mary Kate Beck with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

Katie Beck, my own flesh and blood, my sister from another mister, my cousin, and spirit animal is on the show! Katie takes us to the sunny beaches of Jamaica to celebrate her sister’s 30th! The trip was perfect... sunshine, beaches, drinks with tiny umbrellas! It wasn’t until they get to the airport, when disaster strikes! Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

Ben Wiebers, co-worker, improviser, and newlywed brings us to Budapest where a weekend trip takes a weird turn, and then another weird turn, and almost turns off the side of a mountain! Ben sheds light on Hungarian hostels, wine, and witches on this week’s episode!   Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

Big D, college friend, first generation to Irish immigrant parents, and Christmas hero! On the last flight out from New York to Ireland before Christmas, Big D took one for the team to make sure a plane to 177 people could make it home for Christmas mass and Nanny’s Christmas cake! God bless us, everyone! Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

Quinlin Kelly, childhood friend, college roommate, and Irish to the core! Quinlin takes us overseas to her homeland, Ireland. A trip that was supposed to be special for the whole family, but started off a little rocky. From flat tires, to hang overs… Learn why it’s hard to travel with family and that it’s okay to admit that your vacation sucked. Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

John Walter Stockwell, comedian, friend, computer scientist and gamer! A man of many talents tells us stories from gaming competitions in Canada, and a coming of age tale he has never shared with anyone! Tune in to see why his mom is still made at him. Check out JWS's website: https://johnwalterstockwell.com/ Follow his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stocklett/ and twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnBoulders   Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com

Sonal Aggarwal, comedienne, massage therapist, fire dancer, citizen of the earth! Sonal graduated from college and went to India to visit family and told her parents she was going back with them to the states. Learn about her 6+ years abroad, selling clothes, dancing with fire, and a tragic motorcycle accident that inspired her to become one woman storytelling wonder! Buckle up! Follow Sonal on her social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razor_bliss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/razor_bliss ...and look for her one woman show in August! Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com  

Claire Gannon, high school friend, study abroad classmate, and long time travel companion. Learn what caused Mary Kate & Claire to be late to the airport to meet Claire’s sister in Rome, why they missed their bus to Minneapolis, and why Claire made her flight to Dallas and Mary Kate had to catch the next one… Buckle up!   Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com  

Bridget McGuire...stand up comedienne, story teller, and Chicago native takes us abroad to her first experience of Munich’s world famous Oktoberfest! Find out how Bridget loses all of her friends and where she wakes up after a few too many steins!   Buckle up! Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com   We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters   The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband   If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com  

Everything on your travels that can go wrong, will go wrong. Lose your bags? Miss your flight? Have a public meltdown at the airline customer service desk? You’re not alone! Your host, Mary Kate Beck, is the expert. Each week she and a guest will bust your gut with the craziest nightmare stories about the worst travel experiences. Buckle up! Reach out to the show with your own disaster: traveldisasterspodacst@gmaill.com We're easy to follow on social media @traveldisasters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldisasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traveldisasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/traveldisasters The amazing intro music comes from The Craig Brown Band: http: http://craigbrownband.com/ Check out their LP on Third Man Records: https://thirdmanstore.com/the-lucky-ones-forget-black-or-seafoam-vinyl And follow their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbrownband If you're in the Chicago area and want to tell your story, reach out to JAZZFUZZ and they'll make it happen: http://www.JAZZFUZZ.com