Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas award-winning NPR podcast, recorded live on-location across America and around the world- showcases the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, and the culinary arts. We cover nouns and verbs—people, places, things, and action—everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the real Santa Claus in the Arctic. His feature, recorded live at Harland & Wolfe Shipyards in Belfast Northern Ireland, celebrating the centenary of the launch of the Titanic was the recipient of a Best Travel award from Outdoor Writers Association of California.
David Blakely’s WWII-pilot father featured in Apple TV series Masters of the Air
San Luis Obispo resident David Blakely shares tales of his father’s exploits as a WWII B-17 pilot—featured in the Apple TV series Masters of the Air.
2/19/2024 • 39 minutes
Kansas City Missouri's poignant Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Bob Kendricks, President of Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City Missouri shares powerful stories of the era of segregated baseball
2/16/2024 • 17 minutes
Camp Atascadero: when the Buffalo soldiers came to San Luis Obispo County
Historian Erik Brun shares fascinating insights about U.S. Army joint field maneuvers in Atascadero that included the legendary U.S. Army’s 9th Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers.
2/12/2024 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s must-see Harley Davidson Museum
Experiencing Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Harley Davidson Museum with curatorial Director, Jim Fricke.
2/8/2024 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Baton Rouge visit--Louisiana’s old State Capital & WWII destroyer U.S.S. Kidd
Mary Durusau shares insights about Louisiana’s old state capital in Baton Rouge and a visit aboard WWII destroyer USS Kidd permanently berthed on the Mississippi
2/5/2024 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
Joan Gelfand’s OUTSIDE VOICES: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution
Author Joan Gelfand shares cool tales from her book, Outside Voices--a moment in time in Berkeley back in the 1970s
2/1/2024 • 42 minutes
Georgia Durante—from super model to mob wife to Hollywood stunt driver
Georgia Durante talks about her journey from mob wife to Hollywood stunt driver
1/30/2024 • 11 minutes
Exploring Christiansburg VA’s Museum of Art & History
Virginia’s Montgomery Museum of Art & History offers vivid insights into the region’s past and present.
1/24/2024 • 12 minutes
Virginia’s enchanting Beliveau Winery and B&B
Join Joyce Beliveau for a visit with correspondent Tom Wilmer at her farm/winery in the New River Valley not too far from Blacksburg, Virginia.
1/22/2024 • 11 minutes
Author Katya Cengel’s captivating new book, Straightjackets and Lunch Money
Katya Cengel recalls her hospitalization in a psychosomatic unit as a 10 year-old.
1/19/2024 • 21 minutes
Sinkland Farms—Virginia diary morphed into viral pumpkin Festival venue
Susan Polk shares her fascinating family story that started with a dairy in 1980 that was eventually reimagined as Virginia's most popular Pumpkin farm.
Brewer Greg Zielske shares tales of his journey at Rising Silo Brewery & Farm on the outskirts of Blacksburg, Virginia
1/17/2024 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Iron Tree Brewing—Christiansburg VA’s "community center"
Iron Tree Brewing's brewmaster and part owner shares insights about the popular local's favorite hangout in downtown Christiansburg, Virginia.
1/16/2024 • 8 minutes
Old town San Antonio’s legendary La Panaderia bakery/café
Ray Gutierrez, general manager at La Panaderia in downtown San Antonio visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer about why the bakery is a must-do destination for locals and visitors alike.
1/10/2024 • 11 minutes
San Antonio’s Restaurant Claudine’s brilliant chef de Cuisine, Cassie Ramsey
Join Chef de Cuisine Cassie Ramsey at San Antonio’s best-kept-secret diner, Restaurant Claudine, specializing in French and classic southern and Cajun-fusion dishes.
1/4/2024 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
A visit with Florida’s St. George Island "Turtle Lady" Kimberly Crossen
St. George Island’s Turtle Lady, Kimberly Crossen shares fascinating insights about the island’s turtles and volunteer efforts to protect and nurture the baby turtles.
1/2/2024 • 16 minutes
Florida’s St. George Island—a culinary exploration
Locals working at Florida’s St. George Island eateries and pubs share their passion for serving fresh, local culinary treats, along with a historic lighthouse visit.
12/29/2023 • 45 minutes
19th Century Lone Star Brewery reimagined as trendsetting San Antonio Museum of Art
Emily Neff, PhD takes us on a tour of the world-class San Antonio Museum of Art
12/22/2023 • 29 minutes, 56 seconds
Omni La Mansion del Rio—San Antonio’s classic riverfront hotel
John Wallace, GM at San Antonio’s La Mansion del Rio Hotel and Dee Dee Poteet with Visit San Antonio share fascinating insights about the town and the historic hotel
12/20/2023 • 28 minutes
A Christmastime exploration of San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX rocks at Christmastime, come along and discover why
12/19/2023 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
A conversation with Alice Collins—Florida’s St. George Island visionary
Alice Collins and Sheila Hauser share insights about Florida’s St. George Island.
12/14/2023 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Creativity melded with technology at Virginia Tech’s Moss Art Center
Join Ruth Waalkes, Associate Provost for the Arts at Virginia Tech’s Moss Art Center in Blacksburg, Virginia
12/12/2023 • 13 minutes
The Inn at Virginia Tech—a class act
GM Damon Strickland and Teresa Hughes share cool insights about the Inn at Virginia Tech
12/6/2023 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Discover Virginia Tech’s Hahn Horticulture Garden
join Scott Douglas, Director of Hahn Garden on Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA.
12/1/2023 • 12 minutes
Land preservation and maintaining trails in Montgomery County, VA
Exploring New River Land Trust and Blacksburg Virginia's Poverty Creek Trails Coalition
11/30/2023 • 25 minutes
Exploring Montgomery County Virginia
join Emma Cook, regional tourism expert and Daniel Riley at Blacksburg Tavern
11/29/2023 • 18 minutes
Retired general commanding Rescue Mission—conquering homelessness with hope
CEO of Springs Rescue Mission in Colorado Springs shares cool insights
11/28/2023 • 41 minutes, 30 seconds
Exploring Colorado Springs’ U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Olympic silver-medalist Michelle Dusserre Farrell takes on a tour of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic museum
11/22/2023 • 16 minutes
Colorado Springs’ Delta Solutions’ focus on space missions, training and military partnerships
Scott Anible, Delta Solutions’ COO visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer
11/21/2023 • 23 minutes
Colorado Springs’ Boecore, cybersecurity, software trendsetter--a conversation with president, Tom Dickson
Boecore's president, Tom Dickson shares fascinating insights about the aerospace defense industry trends and the future.
11/20/2023 • 20 minutes
Colorado Spring’s Catalyst Campus—accelerating aerospace and naval tech startups
Correspondent Tom Wilmer explores Colorado Springs' high-tech incubator, Catalyst Campus.
11/16/2023 • 22 minutes
Discover Colorado Springs’ Space ISAC National Cybersecurity Center’s mission
Executive Director Erin Miller shares insights about the Space ISAC National Cybersecurity Center’s partnerships and missions
11/15/2023 • 22 minutes, 37 seconds
A conversation with Gretchen Bliss, University of Colorado's Director of Cybersecurity Programs
A conversation with Gretchen Bliss, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Director of Cybersecurity Programs
11/14/2023 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
Colorado Springs Chamber’s mission to support military, aerospace and veterans
Colorado Springs’ Chamber Jessie Kimber and Jim Lovewell share insights about defense development initiatives
11/13/2023 • 24 minutes
U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Chapel restoration hard-hat tour
Marty Rickett, JE Dunn Construction and Carlos Cruz-Gonzales, Air Force Academy Director of Logistics lead hard hat tour of Academy's Chapel restoration
11/9/2023 • 18 minutes, 37 seconds
A visit with U.S. Air Force Academy’s Space Force Detachment cadets
Air Force Academy cadets share their passion for the Space Force Detachment Star Command and blue Horizon rocket competitions
11/8/2023 • 19 minutes, 50 seconds
Chronicling history and teaching core values at the U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy historian Dr. Laslie and Honor Program conversation
11/7/2023 • 29 minutes
Colorado Springs’ nationwide trendsetting downtown ventures and public art
An exploration of Colorado Springs' public art installations and infusing downtown living
11/2/2023 • 19 minutes
Five freshmen journalism students share why they chose Cal Poly State University
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Cal Poly State University
11/1/2023 • 19 minutes
Mayor Yemi of Colorado Springs—a blueprint for functional governance in America
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Colorado Springs Mayor, Yemi Mobolade.
10/31/2023 • 24 minutes
Tulsa’s USA BMX offers kids transformative life experiences
Join Shane Fernandez, President and Chairman of USA BMX for a visit with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
10/30/2023 • 20 minutes, 54 seconds
Leon Russell’s legacy lives on at Tulsa’s Church Studio
Terisa Knox, owner of Tulsa's Church Studio visits with Tom Wilmer
10/26/2023 • 17 minutes
A conversation with Secretary of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Zechariah Harjo
Correspondent, Tom Wilmer reports from the Muscogee Nation’s Tribal offices in Jenks, Oklahoma
10/23/2023 • 34 minutes
Discovering Half Moon Bay’s La Nebbia Winery
Jennifer Cozzolino talks about Half Moon Bay’s family friendly La Nebbia Winery
10/20/2023 • 12 minutes
Tulsa Drillers--incubating LA Dodgers MLB players
Mike Melega, General Manager, Tulsa Drillers LA Dodgers farm team shares cool insights.
10/19/2023 • 18 minutes, 1 second
Half Moon Bay Lodge--just 30 miles from SF but a world away
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Half Moon Bay Lodge, 30 miles south of SF.
10/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Venita Cooper--invigorating Tulsa’s Black Wall Street with sneakers and a $1m VC startup
Venita Cooper shares her journey that led her to Tulsa, her sneaker shop, and tech startup.
10/16/2023 • 20 minutes
Tulsa’s Black Wall Street Massacre & Greenwood Rising Black History Center
Attorney and author Hannibal B. Johnson shares insights about Tulsa's Black Wall Street Massacre and Greenwood Rising Black History Center.
10/11/2023 • 25 minutes
Paul Severtson’s symphonic career and stint at KCBX—a conversation
Paul Severtson shares stories of his life as a musician and time at KCBX as Development Director.
10/10/2023 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Locals share their Half Moon Bay, CA favorites
Krystlyn Geidt, Coastside Chamber, and Colleen Henney, share Half Moon Bay local's favorite places.
10/9/2023 • 30 minutes
Tulsa’s Gathering Place—reimagining a community’s possibilities
Jeff Stava, with George Kaiser Family Foundation shares insights about Tulsa's Gathering Place.
10/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Fattoria e Mare, Northern Italian fine-dining in Half Moon Bay CA
A chat with Chef Pablo Estrada, at Half Moon Bay’s Fattoria e Mare
10/3/2023 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Exploring Tulsa, Oklahoma via trolley and Art Deco walking tour
Tulsa insiders take us on a city trolley-tour and Art Deco architecture walking tour
10/2/2023 • 48 minutes
Merced, California...never heard of it? You will soon
Associate Producer Ruth Carlson visits with Katalina Zambrano with Merced-based Somos Familia Valle Central.
9/28/2023 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Robots, drones and autonomous tractors transforming the Ag landscape
Walt Duflock takes us on an insiders' tour of the High-Tech AG Expo,held at the Salinas Sports Complex
9/28/2023 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
Exploring bayside to coastside with San Francisco Peninsula Visitors Bureau
Jacqueline Joshua, communications manager with San Francisco Peninsula Visitors Bureau shares cool things to do and see along the San Francisco Peninsula.
9/26/2023 • 19 minutes
Massive bull sharks, turtles and octopus showcased at Oklahoma Aquarium
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Dr. Ann Money, director of development and research at the Oklahoma Aquarium in the town of Jenks (close to Tulsa).
9/25/2023 • 12 minutes
Exploring “Boomtown Time” in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Tulsa, Oklahoma for an exploration of the vibrant city’s culture, film and arts.
9/22/2023 • 36 minutes
Fort Wayne artist & professional art-installation mentor
Join Artist Alexandra Hall in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana for a conversation with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
9/19/2023 • 9 minutes
Renaissance of Fort Wayne, Indiana’s old GE Electric Works
Exploring the rebirth of Fort Wayne, Indiana's GE Electric Works.
9/18/2023 • 45 minutes
Non-profit AgriNovis Indiana-stimulating the agscience ecosystem
Mitch Frazier, CEO at AgriNovis Indiana shares fascinating insights about the high-tech revolution in American Agriculture.
9/13/2023 • 18 minutes
Authenticx humanizes artificial-intelligence via gleaned healthcare tele-conversations
Amy Brown offers insights about utilizing A.I. to decode healthcare tele-conversations.
9/12/2023 • 32 minutes
Indianapolis Sixty8 Capital propels Black, Latinx, women and LGBTQ+ startups
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Indianapolis, Indiana where he visits with Kelli Jones, the passionate visionary behind Sixty8 Capital.
9/8/2023 • 30 minutes
Propelling Indiana’s economic momentum via worldwide sports-technology partnerships
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Sports Tech HQ Executive Director, Jeffrey Hintz at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
9/7/2023 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
1923 Point Honda U.S. Naval disaster commemorated at Morro Bay Maritime Museum
Scott Mather with Morro Maritime Museum shares tales of the deadliest peacetime US. Navy disaster off the Santa Barbara coast, September 8, 1923.
9/7/2023 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Robots at the helm of Indy race cars
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a visit with Paul Mitchell, Chairman and President of the Indy Autonomous Challenge and their robot driven racecars.
9/5/2023 • 21 minutes
Back-story of legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Amanda Stanley
Amanda Stanley, Director of Communications at Indianapolis Motor Speedway shares tales of the iconic racetrack, past and present.
8/31/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Indiana and Indianapolis distinctive allures
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Indianapolis to discover the distinctive allures of the city and around the state of Indiana.
8/29/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
Exploring Oppenheimer’s Oak Ridge, Los Alamos and White Sands, Manhattan Project labs
Correspondent Wilmer explores Robert Oppenheimer's Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and White Sands Manhattan Project sites.
8/23/2023 • 25 minutes
National Guard’s Grizzly Youth Academy celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Kyle Martin, principal at Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter School located at Camp San Luis Obispo.
8/21/2023 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Army Air Corps’ WWII glider program showcased at Lubbock, Texas
WWII gliders showcased at Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock, Texas.
8/20/2023 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Paws for Patriots at Southeastern Guide Dogs
Discover the life-saving mission at Southeastern Guide Dogs and their adjunct Paws for Patriots program.
8/14/2023 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Commemorative Air Force-honoring WWII aviators
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing Museum based at the San Marcos TX Airport.
8/8/2023 • 19 minutes, 45 seconds
National Guard Commander Col. Bryan Keel’s mission at Camp San Luis/Camp Roberts
Col. Bryn Keels talks about primary missions at Camp San Luis and Camp Roberts
8/3/2023 • 19 minutes
San Diego Maritime Museum's Spanish Galleon sailing up the coast to visit Morro Bay
San Diego Maritime Museum's Spanish Galleon scheduled to visit Morro Bay Maritime Museum. Join Larry Newland as he shares details of the historic visit.
7/30/2023 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
South Bend’s Studebaker Museum—homage to American ingenuity
Maria Drevet at the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana shares cool insights about the iconic American automobile's history
7/26/2023 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Living history at Nashville’s Tennessee State Museum
Annabeth Hayes, curator of decorative arts takes us on a walking tour of the Tennessee State Museum.
7/24/2023 • 19 minutes
The Foundation at Hearst Castle's CEO--inspiring dreamers
Mitch Massey, CEO with the Foundation at Hearst Castle shares his passion for funding field trips for underserved middle school kids.
7/20/2023 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Mitch Massey’s journey—from KSBY and ESPN to serving non-profits
Mitch Massey shares tales of his life journey, including Sports Director at KSBY TV and ESPN correspondent to serving the Foundation at Hearst Castle's Executive Director.
7/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 45 seconds
Playwright Hilary Kaiser--tales of an American in Paris
Author, playwright, Hilary Kaiser shares stories of her life in Paris.
7/14/2023 • 22 minutes
Author Alec Scott chronicles iconic, old San Francisco places
Award-winning Oakland-based author, Alec Scott shares insights about his new book, Oldest San Francisco
7/13/2023 • 20 minutes
Nashville’s Black Abbey Brewery—honors Martin Luther’s wife, Katherine
Carl Meier, founder of Nashville's Black Abbey Brewery shares insights about his passion for making great beer.
7/7/2023 • 15 minutes
Tennessee’s State Library & Archives—where history comes alive
Charles Sherrill, Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist takes us on a tour of the state-of-the-art facility in downtown Nashville, TN.
7/5/2023 • 14 minutes
Tullahoma Tennessee’s legendary Beechcraft aircraft Heritage Museum
Charles Parish shares tales of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum showcasing aviation history at its finest.
7/1/2023 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Ozark Highland’s Nobletons Distillery—crafting distinctive Missouri made spirits
Missouri distiller, Demetrius Cain shares passion for crafting pure Ozark Highland spirits at Nobletons Distillery.
4/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
Sounil of Mauritius— a tale of voodoo and a witch doctor
Sounil, a native of Mauritius shares a bone-chilling encounter with a witch doctor while working at a Haitian Club Med.
4/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Conversations with Bristol VA’s American Roots musicians—Rosanne Cash, Jake Blount, Emily Scott Robinson and S.G. Goodman
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visited with Rosanne Cash, Jake Blount, Emily Scott Robinson and SG Goodman at Bristol VA's Rhythm and Roots Music Festival this past fall.
3/31/2023 • 1 hour
One innocent and two potentially deadly travel encounters
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls a potentially deadly encounter in Rabat, Morocco; a moment in time in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and a humorous encounter on Finland's border with Russia.
3/30/2023 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
From Chernobyl with Love: Reporting from the Ruins of the Soviet Union.
Cal Poly State University Adjunct Professor, Katya Cengel shares tales of her time in Kiev with correspondent Tom Wilmer
3/28/2023 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
How I unwittingly put a Royal Ulster Constabulary sergeant and his family at mortal risk
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls meeting a RUC policeman in Northern Ireland in 1998, his friendship, and how he unwittingly put the sergeant and his family at mortal risk.
3/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Fredericksburg’s Eaker BBQ—among Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ in the state
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Lance Eaker in Fredericksburg, Texas at Eaker Barbeque.
3/22/2023 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Jill Elliot—Raising the home décor bar in Fredericksburg, Texas
Jill Elliot, owner of Blackchalk Home and Laundry in Fredericksburg, Texas visits with correspondent Tom Wilmer
3/20/2023 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Dublin's Trinity College professor highlights 1,500 years of Irish history
Seán Duffy at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Duffy shares highlights of 1,500 years of Irish History condensed to 45 minutes
Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland Executive Vice President, North America & Australia met with correspondent Tom Wilmer to share unique destinations round the Emerald Isle.
3/13/2023 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Case Fischer of Fredericksburg, Texas’s legendary Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods—a conversation
Case Fischer with Fischer & Weiser Specialty Foods in Fredericksburg, Texas talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer
3/10/2023 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
The art of managing historic German guesthouses in Fredericksburg, TX
Jessica Mittel, founder of Gästehaus Schmidt in Fredericksburg, Texas talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer about the historic German guesthouse experience.
3/8/2023 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
A conversation with National Museum of the Pacific War's Museum Director David Shields
Join David Shields, Museum Director at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, TX for a conversation with correspondent Tom Wilmer.
3/6/2023 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
A conversation with Admiral Nimitz Foundation CEO General Michael Hagee USMC (Ret.)
General Micheal Hagee, retired 33rd Marine Corps Commandant talks about the Admiral Nimitz Museum and Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
3/3/2023 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds
Cabernet Grill—world’s largest Texas wine list & delectable Cuisine
An exploration of the legendary Cabernet Grill and Cotton Gin Village in Fredericksburg, Texas.
3/1/2023 • 25 minutes
Managing success in historic Fredericksburg TX
Fredericksburg, TX Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Brady Closson offers insights about developing a sustainable stewardship tourism initiative.
2/27/2023 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Assistant Distiller Lexie Phillips rocks at Lynchburg TN’s Jack Daniels
Tom Wilmer reports from Lynchburg, Tennessee at Jack Daniel’s world headquarters for a most insightful conversation with assistant distiller Lexie Phillips
2/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds
A poignant visit at the Kansas City, MO Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.
2/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
A memorable morning at Finland’s border with Russia
Correspondent Tom Wilmer recalls a most memorable morning in Finland at the Russian border.
