Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast, "Journeys of Discovery," is a regular segment on the weekly KCBX program "Issues & Ideas." Tom's interviews are recorded live on location across America and around the world and showcase the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. Tom covers 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.
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Vic Roberts from Victor Hugo Winery followed by Clotilde and Yves Julien founders of Olea Farms in Templeton, California talk what defines “first press” olive oil, how to tell if it’s fresh, and cooking with olive oil. -
Vic Roberts, owner of Victor Hugo Winery on El Pomar Road in Templeton, California, shares insights about his decades as a passionate grower and producer of award-winning wines and the current challenges facing the wine industry. -
Eric Czaja, a US Army Special Forces Major leads Monterey, California’s Naval Postgraduate School’s Regenerative Grazing Open Air Lab on 2,500 acres at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA. -
Reporting from Hot Springs, Arkansas, correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with innkeeper Andie Roberts at her historic motor-court motel, followed by a fascinating conversation with Rose Schweikhart at her super-popular Superior Bathhouse Brewery, located in the heart of historic Bathhouse Row. -
Associate Producer & host Jillian Parks reports from Hot Springs Arkansas for an exploration of Kollective Coffee & Tea, followed by a visit with Sascia Marchesi. He’s the Michelin star chef at J&S Italian Villa diner. -
Discover the unique array of enchanting activities and destinations in Hot Springs, Arkansas with your host Associate Producer Jillian Parks reporting live on location. -
Discover indulgent Hotel SLO doggie getaways that support Woods Humane Society -
Selinger brothers’ On The End movie filmed in Montauk, Long Island -
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a visit with Lavinia Postolache, Executive Producer, actress and Nathan Haugaard Director of Photography about their newly released movie April X. -
Join the Plummer Brothers, Carlos and Kyle as they share fascinating insights about their incredible journey as Cambria, California based filmmakers and their new award-winning flick, The Strawberry.
