Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
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This week, The Boys unwrap their favorite book picks for the holiday season — from globe-trotting history to wild presidential tales to the secret life of gas stations in the American South. They also dig into new national park surcharges for foreign visitors.
The Books:
"Lafayette in the Somewhat United States" by Sarah Vowell — https://www.amazon.com/Lafayette-Somewhat-United-States-Vowell/dp/0399573100 Amazon+1 "Bolívar: American Liberator" by Marie Arana — https://www.amazon.com/Bol%C3%ADvar-American-Liberator-Marie-Arana/dp/006073509X "The Magician" by Colm Tóibín — https://www.amazon.com/Magician-Novel-Colm-T%C3%B3ib%C3%ADn/dp/0307952879 "Wilderness Warrior: TR and the Crusade for America" by Douglas Brinkley — https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-Warrior-Crusade-American-Brinkley/dp/0066210372 "Rightful Heritage: FDR and the Land for America" by Douglas Brinkley — https://www.amazon.com/Rightful-Heritage-America-Douglas-Brinkley/dp/0812980040 "Dead Presidents: An American Adventure into the Strange Deaths and Surprising Afterlives of Our Nation's Leaders" by Brady Carlson — https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Presidents-American-Surprising-Leaders/dp/1631493952
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan talks to Richard Stone, author of "Project Mayflower."
Things we discussed on today's episode:
"Project Mayflower" book
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Plymouth Rock
https://seeplymouth.com/listing/plymouth-rock/
Pilgrim Hall Museum
Sail250
https://www.sailboston.com/sail250/
Green-Wood Cemetery New Yorker article
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/06/09/green-wood-cemeterys-living-dead
On this week's episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast." Kiernan talks to Richard Fain who served as CEO of Royal Caribbean for 33 years. Richard and his team oversaw—and essentially invented—the evolution of the cruise ship industry from a niche business to a global behemoth. His new book "Delivering the WOW" gives the behind the scenes story, with tons of great tidbits (how do you build an ice rink on a ship?) and business advice.
Things We Talk About on Today's Episode
"Delivering the WOW" https://www.deliveringthewow.com/
Richard Fain https://www.deliveringthewow.com/about-richard
Adrian McKinty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_McKinty
Black Rabbit https://www.netflix.com/title/81630027
Crazy Horse Memorial https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/style/a-hike-to-crazy-horse-stirs-patriotism-and-doubt.html
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys discuss historic homes and parks related to Kiernan's favorite President, Theodore Roosevelt. Brace yourselves for high adventure—assassins, deadly predators, and poor eyesight.
Things we discussed on today's episode:
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
https://www.nps.gov/thrb/index.htm
American Museum of Natural History
https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/theodore-roosevelt-memorial/roosevelt-rotunda
Sagamore Hill
https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm
TR Gravesite
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/visit-the-roosevelt-gravesite-at-young-s-cemetery.htm
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
https://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm
Upcoming Presidential Library
Theodore Roosevelt Island
https://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm
Architectural Digest Detroit
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/detroit-is-booming-and-its-a-must-visit-for-design-lovers