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Episode 131

Heading to the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, or even Buffalo? Don’t skip Rochester — this city’s full of side quests you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, we’re heading to Western New York for a quirky detour through Rochester — a city that’s quietly cool, full of history, and packed with creative surprises. From legendary guitar stores and speakeasies to living art galleries, this stop proves you don’t need to travel far to find something extraordinary.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• House of Guitars & Record Archive: Two legendary music stops with stories (and vinyl) for days.
• Marge’s Lakeside Inn & The Blind Pig: Dive bars, speakeasies, and cocktails with a side of local lore.
• Clock of Nations & ArtisanWorks: Nostalgia, reinvention, and immersive creativity in motion.
• Bonus Sip Stops: Favorite breweries and casual hangouts to round out your Rochester road trip.

If you love discovering destinations with heart and history, this episode will have you adding Rochester to your next Western NY adventure.

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Episode 130

What were your favorite travel moments this year — the unexpected discoveries, weird details, or hidden gems that stuck with you?

In this final episode of 2025, I’m taking a look back at some of the quirky and cool destinations that weren’t in Los Angeles (shocking, I know). From ghost stories and blue ice cream to offbeat art museums, these moments stuck with me in the best way.

Plus, I’ll share what’s coming in 2026 — including a big year for the Snack Society, more Pop Culture Passport episodes, and a growing audio tour project that I’m really excited about.

In this episode:

• My Top 5 favorite travel moments outside of LA — including Gettysburg, Rochester, and EPCOT
• A nostalgic trip to Kings Island, complete with Smurf-blue ice cream
• My unofficial Country Bears Easter egg hunt inside a dark ride
• What’s next for the Roaming Yeti Snack Society in 2026

You ready? Let’s roam.

Links & Resources:

• Explore Snack Society blog posts. https://theroamingyeti.com/category/journal/snack-society/
• Sign up for the Roaming Yeti newsletter to get the Snack Society Field Agent Journal in January. https://theroamingyeti.com
• Listen to the Haunted Frederick Ghost Trail podcast. https://theroamingyeti.com/haunted-frederick/

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Episode 129

What was your go-to candy in the 80s — and why do those flavors and wrappers still feel so nostalgic today?

In this episode, Beth sits down with Jason Liebig, one of the country’s top nostalgia experts and the self-described Indiana Jones of snacks. Jason is a brand historian, packaging archivist, and behind-the-scenes consultant for hit shows like Stranger Things, Mad Men, The Goldbergs, and more.

Together, they dig into the sweet, surprising world of 1980s candy — from iconic favorites like Nerds and Fun Dip to long-lost treats and the stories behind the wrappers.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Jason went from Marvel Comics to building the largest candy-packaging archive in the U.S.
• Why the 1980s were a groundbreaking decade for candy innovation
• How real packaging helps make shows like Stranger Things feel so authentic
• The wild evolution of Fun Dip, Pixy Stix, Big League Chew, and more
• An incredible story about a rare Kit Kat wrapper that survived World War II

Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love a good pop culture deep dive, this episode is packed with nostalgic fun and fascinating behind-the-scenes details.

You ready? Let’s roam.

Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/

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