Inspired by her long-running PBS Series, Darley Newman’s new iHeart Podcast motivates listeners to hit the road themselves to dive into food, history, art, culture, nature and outdoor adventures
Explore Mobile, Alabama’s diverse culinary scene, from secret speakeasies and French Creole delights to gourmet Southern-style meat and three. Darley Newman takes you to dine with a former professional football star, now restaurateur, Bob Baumhower and indulge in diverse dishes with Spanish, British and French influences with Chef “Panini” Pete Blohme. From Eggs Cathedral for breakfast at family-run Spot of Tea to gourmet meat-and-three at The Noble South, the journey is a delectable blend of flavors and history. Restaurants, entrepreneurs and chefs featured include Las Floriditas and Dauphin’s with Bob Baumhower, a former NFL nose tackle with the Miami Dolphins. In downtown Mobile, Darley dines with Chef Pete Blohme at Squid Ink Eclectic Eat & Drinks, Chef Chris Rainosek at The Noble South and Tony Moore at Spot of Tea.
Embark on a unique glamping adventure in the woods in West Virginia in your own vintage caboose, retrofitted with a kitchen and modern amenities and enjoy slow travel on a breathtaking journey along the Waterfall Trail. Discover unique road trip and train travel in West Virginia with adventurer Darley Newman through historic towns like Durbin and Cass. Hop aboard a steam-drive locomotive on the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Walk through an old mill town dating back to 1901, with a woman who grew up there, and drive to explore waterfalls in the Monongahela National Forest, along the Highland Scenic Highway and beyond.
Explore the vibrant world of art, culture, and creativity in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from Canyon Road’s eclectic galleries to the International Folk Art Market, centuries-old weaving traditions in Chimayó, and the mind-bending experience at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return. Darley gets insider’s tips on IFAM from artists Meeta Mastani from New Delhi, India, Karleigh Brown from New Zealand and Fernando Lorenzo from Mexico. Learn about New Mexico’s State Cookie, the biscochito, and visit the Museum of International Folk Art at during this annual Santa Fe arts festival. Along Canyon Road, Darley paints on feathers at Marin Studio and Gallery with artist Patricia Marin, who shares it’s never too late to purpose your passion. Just a short excursion from downtown Santa Fe, Darley shares a pilgrimage site for many Catholics, Chimayó, where Robert Ortega, the 8th generation of the Ortega family, continues the tradition of weaving and explains local traditions. She also reveals the story behind Meow Wolf’s secret passageways and multimedia fantastical realms on a tour with Vince Kadlubek.
Explore the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway and find your next road trip vacation with artist Kevin Box’s larger than life origami sculptures, unique beers from New Mexico’s oldest brewery at Santa Fe Brewing Company, authentic green chile cheeseburgers at The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, and the challenging Santa Fe Century bike ride. Darley Newman shares where you can discover creativity and art at Origami in the Garden, master planned by the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Entrepreneur Brian Lock relays why locals and travelers seek out his brewery for pints of New Mexico IPA and food truck tacos at Santa Fe Brewing Company. Darley joins locals to cycle along the Turquoise Trail through the old mining towns of Cerrillos and Madrid, which have served as a filming location for hit movies and TV shows like Longmire and Wild Hogs. Get tips on where to stop, shop and eat along this iconic highway.
Literary England: Explore the Yorkshire Dales, Bronte Parsonage and Meet The Calendar Girls 1/28
Visit iconic literary destinations and movie locations in Yorkshire in Northern England. Darley Newman takes you to the Bronte Parsonage, where the Bronte sisters wrote classic books like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Tour this home in the village of Haworth with Ann Dinsdale, who shares the sisters’ unconventional upbringing and groundbreaking achievements. Join Darley to walk amid the dramatic moors, made famous by Wuthering Heights. Next, Darley meets the real-life Calendar Girls in a pub in the Yorkshire Dales. Tricia Stewart and Angela Baker share the heartwarming story behind their iconic calendar used to raise money for leukemia research and later made into a hit movie starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. The journey continues with stops for England’s best fish and chips at Bizzie Lizzie’s in Skipton and an exploration of historic landmarks like Bolton Abbey.
Echoes of Valor: Exploring WWII’s Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes 2/14
Explore the Ardennes region of Belgium through the lens of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. From the landscapes of La Roche-en-Ardenne to the historic grounds of Bastogne, Darley Newman uncovers the pivotal roles these locales played in one of the war’s most significant conflicts. Through conversations with local expert Martin Cugnon, listeners gain firsthand insights into the bravery of American soldiers, especially the 101st Airborne Division, who defended Bastogne against overwhelming odds. Visiting the Bastogne War Museum and nearby foxholes and woods portrayed in the Steven Spielberg’s “Band of Brothers,” Cugnon paints a vivid picture of wartime hardships and sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past. Through engaging storytelling, Travels with Darley invites listeners on a journey where history comes alive, offering valuable lessons from the echoes of the past.
Battlefields to Balconies: Exploring Waterloo’s History and Brussels’ Art Nouveau Architecture 2/21
Journey through time and space, exploring the historic battleground of Waterloo and the stunning Art Nouveau architecture of Brussels, Belgium. Delve into the intricacies of the Napoleonic Wars with a military historian, standing atop the iconic Lion’s Mound, where the fate of nations was decided. Discover the significance of preserving such sites and immersing oneself in the rich history they hold. Then, join Darley Newman and a local guide to pedal through the streets of Brussels on a captivating cycling tour to marvel at the architectural wonders of Art Nouveau. Learn how Brussels has become a haven for preserving and restoring these architectural gems, offering visitors a glimpse into a bygone era.
Tasting Liège: Secret Meatball Testers, Convent Beer, and Caramelized Waffles 2/28
From dining with a secret meatball tester to beer tasting in a convent turned brewery, join Darley Newman on a culinary adventure combining meatballs, beer and waffles in Liège, Belgium. Discover the city’s hidden gems, including Boulets à la Liégeoise and peket at Amon Nanesse with Sébastien Laviolette of the Confrérie du Gay Boulet. Visit a bakery to learn about Liège’s distinctive to-go waffles, and taste craft beer at Brasserie C beside the iconic Montagne De Bueren, an extreme staircase. Walk through an arts center housed in a former swimming pool and the bustling La Batte market. With each bite and step, uncover the quirky tapestry of flavors and medieval history that make Liège a must-visit destination for foodies and lovers of craft beer.
St. Louis Blowtorch BBQ, Beer & James Beard Dining 3/6
Pour yourself a cold one and let your taste buds take flight in this delicious episode of the “Travels with Darley: St. Louis Food & Beer Podcast.” Eat blowtorch BBQ and sample craft beer in the “Gateway to the West,” diving into the flavors and stories that make St. Louis a must-visit destination for food and beer enthusiasts alike. Darley Newman visits Bogart’s Smokehouse in the historic Soulard neighborhood where pitmaster Skip Steele introduces a meat lover’s dream and reveals the secrets behind Bogart’s acclaimed BBQ. At Square One Brewery, brewmaster John Witte shares the origins of brewing in St. Louis, while Darley tastes a Spicy Blonde Belgian Witbier. Finally, Darley wraps up the culinary journey with a visit to Brasserie by Niche, where James Beard Award-winning chef Gerard Craft serves up unpretentious yet exquisite dishes in the Central West End neighborhood.
St. Louis Arts: City Museum’s Playgrounds and Fine Art Treasures 3/13
Step inside whimsical City Museum, a former shoe factory where a giant preying mantis sculpture and a ferris wheel on the roof are just a few of the interactive exhibits that were the brainchild of Bob Cassilly. This museum welcomes adults and kids to climb, jump and twirl on the installations! Next, join Darley and curator Judith Mann at the St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park to learn about the largest collection of Max Beckmann paintings with this episode focused on the diverse and splendid arts in St. Louis Missouri.
Secrets, Simit, and Suds: Prince William County’s Hidden Gems 3/20
Discover a national park where spies once trained, a brewery with a spy theme and Turkish simit, all within a short drive of Washington, D.C. in Prince William County in Virginia. Explore the intriguing history of Prince William Forest Park with Ranger Brendan Bonner, including its role in military intelligence operations during WWII. Journey along the trails where General Washington and his troops marched during the American Revolution along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.
Head to spy-themed Eavesdrop Brewery in Manassas, Virginia, where entrepreneur Sam Madden shares the brewery’s unique story and diverse beer offerings during Darley’s 10am beer tasting. Have a Turkish meal in Manassas complete with simit, Turkish bagels, with Serhat Yildizci at My Cravingz, a family-owned bakery and restaurant.
Experience a delightful blend of history, culture, and craft beer as PBS TV host Darley Newman joins locals to uncover the hidden treasures of Prince William County in Northern Virginia
Ben Lomond: Unveiling the Legacy of a Civil War Confederate Hospital 3/27
Step back in time to the Civil War era as you learn about Ben Lomond Historic Site’s transformation from a plantation to a Confederate hospital, complete with tales of hauntings and Civil War graffiti. Your guide, historian and author Kevin Pawlak, leads the way through this hidden gem nestled near Manassas Battlefield National Park, just outside of Washington, D.C. Marvel at the resilience of the Pringle family, who witnessed the turmoil of battle from their home turned hospital. Learn about the lives of the enslaved people who called Ben Lomond home and delve into the complexities of their daily existence. Step into a world where history resonates not just through sights and sounds but through smells, as podcast creator and PBS TV host and producer Darley Newman takes you to discover the past in Prince William County in Northern Virginia.
Exploring Rippon Lodge, a Colonial Gem in Prince William County, VA 4/3
Travel back to Colonial Virginia with site interpreter Nate McDonald as we tour Rippon Lodge, a historic home dating back to 1747 in Prince William County, just outside Washington, D.C. Discover how the Blackburn family, prominent during the American Revolution, shaped the region’s history. Explore the significance of Rippon Lodge along the King’s Highway and its role in supporting the American and French armies on their march to Yorktown.
Delve into the Blackburns’ political and military contributions, and wander through the preserved rooms adorned with family portraits. Learn about Rippon Lodge’s place on the Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail and its resilience through challenges like the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Join us on this journey through time in a special episode of “Travels with Darley,” as we uncover Rippon Lodge’s rich heritage and celebrate its enduring legacy. Thank you for joining us as we preserve history for future generations. Watch for this content in video format in the “Travels with Darley” TV series on PBS and streaming.
Exploring the Natural Wonders of Starved Rock State Park in Illinois 4/10
Illinois may be called the Prairie State, but in this Travels with Darley podcast episode, you’ll discover parts of the state where rock canyons, waterfalls and rivers remind us of the diversity of the terrain in Illinois. Less than an hour and a half southwest of Chicago, join Darley Newman to explore Starved Rock Country with Kathy Casstevens, who has frequented the park since childhood. Uncover the cultural and geological history of this park, where canyons are named after French explorers and frozen waterfalls in the winter serve as a playground for ice climbers. Get practical tips on where to stay, eat and other attractions in LaSalle County, as you take an immersive hike through Starved Rock State Park.
Luxury Camping and Craft Cocktails: Camp Aramoni & Star Union Spirits in Illinois 4/17
How many times have had happy hour, bellied up to an Airstream travel trailer and surrounded by wildflowers? Or gone camping in a tent with high security? Explore luxury camping or “glamping” in Illinois by touring Camp Aramoni with entrepreneur Jennifer Bias. Located in LaSalle County close to popular Starved Rock State Park, travelers venture here to unwind in safari style tents, complete with s’mores and local spirits made from Illinois corn and popular for weddings. Learn about Camp Aramoni’s transformation from a 19th-century brickyard to a haven for relaxation and adventure. Inside the camp’s luxe barn, meet Bob Windy of Star Union Spirits to taste a signature brandy old fashioned and learn about how he helped transform an old factory into the first licensed distillery in Peru in over 100 years.
Streator Street Art & Sparkling Wine in Starved Rock Country, Illinois 4/24
Amid the Prairie State, street art, sparling wine and starved rock? Venture beyond popular Starved Rock State Park to discover Illinois wine industry at August Hill Winery in Utica. Entrepreneur and vintner Mark Wenzel shares the secrets behind Illinois sparkling wine and its unique character shaped by the region’s soil and climate. Delve into the vibrant street art scene in Streator, where over 40 pieces of public art adorn the cityscape, thanks to the efforts of the Walldogs. Mayor Tara Bedei gives us insight into Streator’s transformation and the community’s unwavering spirit. From sipping sparkling wine to marveling at larger-than-life murals, this episode highlights the passion of locals who are shaping the cultural landscape of their communities, inviting travelers to experience the heart and soul of LaSalle County.
Exploring Ottawa: History & Hidden Gems Along the Illinois River 5/1
Uncover the rich history of Ottawa, Illinois, nestled along the banks of the Illinois River, by cycling, canoeing, and visiting small businesses. From American Indian heritage to the Irish immigrants who shaped its canal history, journey through this Midwestern gem close to Chicago, exploring its historic sites, charming neighborhoods, and vibrant local culture. Canoe the Illinois River and cycle along the I&M Canal and hear about the area’s history from Ana Koval of the Canal Corridor Association. Marvel at murals depicting American history and stroll Washington Square, the site of the first Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debate on August 21, 1858.
