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Backyard Road Trips

Backyard Road Trips

Written by: Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler
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 Once an avid traveler, writer Zack Lamothe's faraway travel dreams were put on hold as he became a father in 2015. Since then, he's focused on traveling in his own backyard. First a website, and now a podcast where cohosts and New Englanders, Zack and Jim Wheeler talk hiking trails, family-friendly activities, places they enjoy, craft beer and whatever else they desire to. (Along with plenty of harebrained banter). Read more at www.backyardroadtrips.comZack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Season 7, Episode 4: Cade Martin

    Season 7, Episode 4: Cade Martin
    May 1 2026

    Jim and Zack chat with photographer Cade Martin. From photographing Mother Theresa and Johnny Cash to assignments all over the world, Cade's story is an interesting one for sure. Cade delves into one project that has been especially important to him. The Wheelchair Mafia, a group of 44 dogs that are fitted with wheelchairs and are part of the larger The Man Who Rescues Dogs, a sanctuary for stray and disabled dogs in Thailand. Cade worked with his whole family to make this film about the Wheelchair Mafia.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Season 7, Episode 3: Prison Stories

    Season 7, Episode 3: Prison Stories
    Apr 15 2026

    Jim and Zack sit down with Jim's sister, Kiki, about her career as a corrections officer. From the day to day to the extreme, we take a peek into life behind bars. Also joining the conversation is Kiki's daughter, Kitta.

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    37 mins
  • Season 7, Episode 2: Sam Adams Utopias!

    Season 7, Episode 2: Sam Adams Utopias!
    Feb 25 2026

    Avid travelers, Zack and Jim, didn't go very far for this Backyard Road Trip. They only traveled to the fridge. What they imbibed, though, was something magical, the 2025 Samuel Adams Utopias. Listen as the two crack open this mythical beer.

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    24 mins
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