Episodes

  • Travel is For the Birds! And other Birding-Related Puns with Jared Ranahan

    Travel is For the Birds! And other Birding-Related Puns with Jared Ranahan
    Nov 22 2024
    Let’s be honest, the world is… kind of a lot right now. There’s natural disasters due to climate change, uncertainty related to the results of the presidential election, and the unfortunate reality that if you go to see Wicked opening weekend you’ll probably have to endure at least one Idina Menzel wannabe ruining the screening for everyone (seriously this is a thing.)So we’ve decided to combat this with something delightful - Birds! And who better to join them than a travel and wildlife writer, not to mention an avid birder - the similarly delightful Jarad Ranahan! We chat with Jared about the vibrant world of birding, celebrity birds (as in the birds are the celebrities) and which small bird species are also huge a-holes.Plus, birding slang, the illicit substance that’s impacting bird populations, why you should never trust an owl, and a quandary about whether it’s possible to “steal” birds from your neighbors. (Spoiler alert: the bird feeder wars are very, very, real). Connect with JaredOn instagram - @jaradranahanOn TikTok - @jaradranahanOn Muckrack - /jaradranahanConnect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca!JuliaOn X - @juliamoserrrrOn Instagram - @julamoserrrrOn TikTok - @juliamoserrrrrOn the Web - www.juliamoser.comEvaOn X - @literalleOn Instagram - @evapantsCercaOn Instagram - @cerca_travelOn X - @cerca_travelOn Facebook - /cercaguideOn the Web - www.cercatravel.com---I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale.Editing and Sound Design by Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi GlijanskyVisit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    36 mins
  • Even Paleontologists Have Trouble Saying Those Names: Live at the Natural History Museum of LA

    Even Paleontologists Have Trouble Saying Those Names: Live at the Natural History Museum of LA
    Nov 16 2024
    Just in time for the debut of a brand new dinosaur, Gnatalie, at the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County, Eva and Julia are joined by real-life paleontologist and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of LA County - not to mention friend of the pod - Hank Woolley! Recorded on location in the Paleontology Department at the museum, Hank shares tales of his most daring excavation adventures, the secrets behind how long it takes to name a new dinosaur, and why it's exactly as awesome as you think being a real-life Dr. Alan Grant or Dr. Ellie Sattler. Plus, we learn the 3 stages of 90’s girl, and discover that Julia was very late to the Jurassic Park Party.And of course, travel trivia and a question you’d really think would have an obvious answer after six movies, a Universal Studios ride, and enough jump scares to make even Dr. Ian Malcom’s wardrobe white.Connect with HankOn instagram - @paleo_hankConnect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca!JuliaOn X - @juliamoserrrrOn Instagram - @julamoserrrrOn TikTok - @juliamoserrrrrOn the Web - www.juliamoser.comEvaOn X - @literalleOn Instagram - @evapantsCercaOn Instagram - @cerca_travelOn X - @cerca_travelOn Facebook - /cercaguideOn the Web - www.cercatravel.com---I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale.Editing and Sound Design by Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi GlijanskyVisit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    32 mins
  • Cheesesteaks, Butter Cows, and Journalist-Approved Cocktails for Covering A Presidential Campaign

    Cheesesteaks, Butter Cows, and Journalist-Approved Cocktails for Covering A Presidential Campaign
    Oct 26 2024

    Every four years the same undecided voters in the same swing states take over the national media, but have you ever thought about what kind of psychos choose to interview those people?


    With a historic election right around the corner, we’ve got politics on the brain - and we bet you do too. But honestly, at this point who wants hear another depressing conversation about the "The Polls"?!? Insted, Julia and Eva invited Alex Berg, a journalist and creative director who spent several elections trailing politicians from small New Hampshire town to small New Hampshire town, to ask her about what it’s like to be on the ground for one of these things.


    Plus, an audio postcard from Julia’s sister Claire recorded on the floor of the DNC, we learn what kind of wild animals have lived in the white house (no, not the politicians…), and, is it even possible to travel ethically anymore? We sure hope so... otherwise we'd have to cancel this podcast.


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    Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca!

    Julia

    On X - @juliamoserrrr

    On Instagram - @julamoserrrr

    On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr

    On the Web - www.juliamoser.com


    Eva

    On X - @literalle

    On Instagram - @evapants


    Cerca

    On Instagram - @cerca_travel

    On X - @cerca_travel

    On Facebook - /cercaguide

    On the Web - www.cercatravel.com


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    I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale.

    Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond

    Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski

    Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky

    Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.


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    At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.

    Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.

    Download the Cerca App for free now.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    48 mins
  • Destination Weddings with Tarreyn Van Slyke: Planes, Trains, Renting Out Versailles, and an Epic Anti-Destination Wedding

    Destination Weddings with Tarreyn Van Slyke: Planes, Trains, Renting Out Versailles, and an Epic Anti-Destination Wedding
    Oct 18 2024
    According to a 2023 study by keeper of all wedding truths, The Knot, peak wedding season is September through November. So what better than time than mid-October to talk about that classic fusion of travel and tying the knot - the destination wedding!Julia and Eva - who was in the midst of planning her own wedding when we recorded this episode - are joined by Content Creator, Social Media Consultant, and Viral Dream Wedding on a Budget Sensation Tarreyn Van Slyke. Tarreyn and her husband planned and organized the ultimate dream wedding in their own backyard and did it all for under 27k. The ladies talk about how she did it, why destination weddings seem to be having a moment, packing hacks, and of course the all-important question; if you schlep your tuchus to Cabo for a wedding do you also have to give the couple a gift?!Plus, in this week’s Travel Trivia game - Abba, the most popular spots for destination weddings, and a celebrity wedding band.For more of Tarreyn, check out her Instagram, website, and of course her TikTok where she shared all the behind the scenes awesome that went into her epic backyard wedding. Oh, and want to rent out the palace of Versailles for your nuptials? Email them here and tell them Julia and Eva sent you.Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca!JuliaOn X - @juliamoserrrrOn Instagram - @julamoserrrrOn TikTok - @juliamoserrrrrOn the Web - www.juliamoser.comEvaOn X - @literalleOn Instagram - @evapantsCercaOn Instagram - @cerca_travelOn X - @cerca_travelOn Facebook - /cercaguideOn the Web - www.cercatravel.com---I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale.Editing and Sound Design by Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi GlijanskyVisit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    38 mins
  • Haunted Travel with Tammie Merheb-Chavez of Hollyweird Paranormal: Creepy Dolls, the Ghosts of the Sunset Strip, and Haunted Benadryl.

    Haunted Travel with Tammie Merheb-Chavez of Hollyweird Paranormal: Creepy Dolls, the Ghosts of the Sunset Strip, and Haunted Benadryl.
    Oct 9 2024
    It’s Spooky Season! And to get into the Halloween spirit (pun very much intended), Julia and Eva are chatting with Tammie Merheb-Chavez of the supernaturally entertaining and informative Hollyweird Paranormal Podcast!From the best way to find the hidden haunted hotspots wherever you’re traveling, to celebrity ghosts, to the reveal of one of LA’s most haunted hotels and the incredible etouffee you can find right across from it, Tammie is a font of the frightening… and frighteningly funny.Plus, in this week’s Travel Trivia game - the best places to grab a drink with a ghost, L.A’s Haunted Trifecta, and a surefire way to see celebs while you’re in L.A. They may be dead, but still…For more of Tammie, check out Hollyweird Paranormal wherever you listen to your podcasts or on their website, hollyweirdparanormal.com, and follow Tammie and her investigations on TikTok.----Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca!JuliaOn X - @juliamoserrrrOn Instagram - @julamoserrrrOn TikTok - @juliamoserrrrrOn the Web - www.juliamoser.comEvaOn X - @literalleOn Instagram - @evapantsCercaOn Instagram - @cerca_travelOn X - @cerca_travelOn Facebook - /cercaguideOn the Web - www.cercatravel.com---I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale.Editing and Sound Design by Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi GlijanskyVisit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    46 mins
  • Paris with Allison Isambert: Parisian Pastries, The Olympics, and The Best Markets to Buy A Sword

    Paris with Allison Isambert: Parisian Pastries, The Olympics, and The Best Markets to Buy A Sword
    Aug 8 2024
    Welcome to a special preview of I Couldn’t Help But Wander, a brand new show from Cerca for travel lovers, knowledge seekers, and purveyors of cocktail party napalm (you know, the kinds of fascinating facts you drop at a party and blow everyone’s mind in the process)!With the 2024 Paris Olympics in the home stretch, Julia and Eva sit down with Paris guide extraordinaire (and superstar Cerca Concierge), Allison Isambert of Tower to Bridge Tours. The ladies discuss the best of Paris - from baguettes to the latest parisian pastry crazes (“Brookies” and “Crookies” and they are glorious) to the markets right outside the city where film and tv production designers buy everything from gorgeous antique armchairs to decorative swords. And, of course, how Parisians feel about the City of Lights becoming the City of the Olympics.Plus, in this week’s Travel Trivia game - the TV Show the French utterly detest and the secret origin of the Birkin bag.Also, an update on the s#!t in the Seine. For more of Allison or to talk to her about how she can help you have the most incredible Paris trip of your life, check out towertobridgetours.com or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack!CONNECT WITH JULIA, EVA, AND CERCA!JuliaOn X - @juliamoserrrrOn Instagram - @julamoserrrrOn TikTok - @juliamoserrrrrOn the Web - www.juliamoser.comEvaOn X - @literalleOn Instagram - @evapantsCercaOn Instagram - @cerca_travelOn X - @cerca_travelOn Facebook - /cercaguideOn the Web - www.cercatravel.com---I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale.Editing and Sound Design by Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi GlijanskyVisit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.Download the Cerca App for free now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    37 mins
  • Introducing I Couldn't Help But Wander with Julia Moser and Eva Morreale

    Introducing I Couldn't Help But Wander with Julia Moser and Eva Morreale
    Aug 8 2024

    This fall, join Julia, and Eva, two real-life friends, travel lovers, knowledge seekers, and purveyors of cocktail party napalm (you know, the kinds of fascinating facts you drop at a party and blow everyone’s mind in the process) for a weekly dose of globe-trotting, travel hacks, and travel-inspired trivia.


    Each episode, Julia, a writer/producer and woman about town and Eva, a writer and travel editor at Fodors, pick a travel-related theme and invite a fascinating and fun guest on to chat about it. Then, our hosts challenge the guest to a friendly round of travel trivia to find out how much they do or don’t know about the world - and how much wonder there’s left to discover. Even in the most unlikeliest of places. (Did you know that the remains of King Richard the III were found buried under a car park in England? Neither did we until we started working on this show!)


    The questions are fun, but it’s the answers - and the conversations and stories they lead to - that are the real heart of the show. Think of us as the pithy travel page of your favorite glossy magazine. But, you know, for your ears!


    Whether it’s finding out what the current Parisian pastry craze is from a professional tour guide, exploring haunted travel with a paranormal investigator, or answering pressing questions like “do I need to buy you a present if I schlepped all the way to Bermuda for your destination wedding,” I Couldn’t Help but Wander is a show for listeners who love culture, geography, history, and getting to know the world just a little bit better - even from the comfort of their couch.


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    At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.

    Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.

    Download the Cerca App for free now.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    3 mins