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Getaway Car

By Getaway Car Pod

Weekly podcast hosted by two sisters discussing all the amazing places they’ve been lucky enough to travel. Email us recommendations, corrections, travel tips, and stories: getawaycarpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! : @getawaycarpod
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5.09: BONUS EPISODE | The Josh Show!

Getaway CarMay 04, 2022

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5.09: BONUS EPISODE | The Josh Show!

5.09: BONUS EPISODE | The Josh Show!

Welcome to The Josh Show! (Or the artist formerly known as "I Don't Know, But Alaska")


Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car!

Join us for a very special bonus episode where Katie quizzes Beanie and Josh on Alaska Trivia! They compete for a very specific prize...


Find out which is Alaska's highest peak, largest park, highest temperature, and more fun facts!


Have your own questions or trivia for us?

Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you!

May 04, 202220:47
5.08: Anchorage (Revisited)

5.08: Anchorage (Revisited)

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That's right, we circled back around to Anchorage at the end of our trip!
Check out our latest episode to hear about a chocolate fountain with a very specific superlative, our self-assigned shopping mission, why an entire neighborhood no longer exists, and why we ended up calling 911!

Hear about how we spent our final day in Alaska and headed back home!

Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!
Apr 27, 202214:42
5.07: Kenai Fjords National Park

5.07: Kenai Fjords National Park

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Check out our latest episode to hear about what to do in a bear attack, where you definitely *shouldn't* go hiking, what made us sing a song from The Lion King, and more!

Hear about our experience in Kenai Fjords National Park!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 20, 202220:50
5.06: Anchorage & Seward

5.06: Anchorage & Seward

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Check out our latest episode to hear about our aquarium explorations, an unusual ratio of murals to streets, a debate about sea urchins, and an impressive collection of informational blurbs!

Hear about our tour of Seward, and learn all kinds of aquatic animal facts!

Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 13, 202216:29
5.05: Valdez

5.05: Valdez

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Check out our latest episode to hear about which infraction will get you thrown overboard, our original plan for the day vs. what we actually did, the unique way Josh communicates with wildlife, and an unexpected menu item at lunch!

Hear our recommendation for a wildlife cruise, and learn all kinds of animal and glacier facts!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Apr 06, 202221:30
5.04: North Pole

5.04: North Pole

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Check out our latest episode to hear about our AirBnB adventures, why we were locked inside a store, how we wrote an Alaska-inspired Broadway musical, and why we heard a slap in the middle of the night!

Hear some tips on the use of air horns, and learn why you should always keep your gas tank full!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Mar 30, 202218:59
5.03: Fairbanks

5.03: Fairbanks

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!


Check out our latest episode to hear about a very important character named Otto, why we talked about junkyards, two very different outhouses, and an explanation of that "cryptic writing" post!

Hear some tips on visiting Fairbanks, what you should eat for breakfast, and more!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!



Mar 23, 202219:22
5.02: Denali National Park

5.02: Denali National Park

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!


Check out our latest episode to hear about one of our new favorite parks, why there were so many dogs, where there are flying sheep, and a crazy story of getting too close to a wild animal!

Hear our thoughts on why you should wear layers, how to see Denali when it's closed, and more!



Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!


Mar 16, 202223:46
5.01: Day One & Moose's Tooth

5.01: Day One & Moose's Tooth

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WE'RE BACK, BABY!

After a long wait, we're back with even more adventures for you to share: this season.....we're going to Alaska!


Check out our latest episode to hear how we chose Alaska, what made us hallucinate, why "amenable" is the word of the day, what happened to our plane's phalange, and what the Wizard of Alaska looks like!

Hear our thoughts on tips for cheaper flights, why we didn't choose to cruise, and of course...False Facts With Josh!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Mar 09, 202218:47
4.15: BONUS EPISODE | "I Have Questions..."

4.15: BONUS EPISODE | "I Have Questions..."

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Join us for a very special bonus episode where we ask each other the questions you've all been wondering!


Was it weird to travel with two sisters / was it weird to travel with a couple? What were our favorite stops? Where do we most want to go next? Join us for all these questions and more!


Have your own questions for us? Have suggestions for where we should travel next?

Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you!


COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Season Five of the Getaway Car Podcast!

Sep 29, 202118:36
4.14: Portland, Revisited (Dual Episode | Part 2)

4.14: Portland, Revisited (Dual Episode | Part 2)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!

This week we offer an unprecedented event: two episodes for the price of one! We had such a good time recording this week that the episode was too long -- rather than cut it down and make you miss out on the fun, we're sharing a "dual episode" as a thank you for sticking with us!

Check out our latest episode(s) to hear about the most Peculiar place in Portland, why we talked about Van Helsing, a philosophical discussion about fish, and why Josh refused to use an umbrella in the rain!

Hear about the Lan Su Chinese Garden, some amazing food recommendations, and all about our adventures in Cathedral Park!

Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Sep 26, 202113:29
4.13: Portland, Revisited (Dual Episode | Part 1)

4.13: Portland, Revisited (Dual Episode | Part 1)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!

This week we offer an unprecedented event: two episodes for the price of one! We had such a good time recording this week that the episode was too long -- rather than cut it down and make you miss out on the fun, we're  sharing a "dual episode" as a thank you for sticking with us!


Check out our latest episode(s) to hear about an impressive handlebar mustache, why Josh made references to The Goonies, a prison that became a restaurant, why we talk about butterfingering, and why we were scared of ruining our rental car!


Hear about the most Peculiar thing about Portland, some amazing food recommendations, and all about Portland's Saturday Market!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Sep 24, 202111:15
4.12: Olympic National Park

4.12: Olympic National Park

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!

**Editor's note: we apologize for any audio quality issues in this episode. Issues during recording made levels extremely difficult to match, but we did our best!**


Check out our latest episode to hear about some unexpected weather events, what we learned about the Twilight book series, the importance of waterproof tents, which moment of the Parent Trap we accidentally recreated, and the actual identity of the Magical Weather Fairy!


Hear some fun (and DEFINITELY true...) facts about Hurricane Ridge, some history of the Olympics, a major export of Washington, and more!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!


Sep 09, 202124:27
4.11: Seattle, WA (Part Three)

4.11: Seattle, WA (Part Three)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!

After Beanie's departure, Katie and Josh spent the day in...Seattle, again. But don't worry -- this episode is FULL of Seattle history, a little bit of art, and some fun facts!


Check out our latest episode to hear about a really strange census, why people were harassing firefighters, why the tide was so important, and why pipes should never be made of wood!

Hear our thoughts on the final day in Seattle, the multi-level intrigue of the Underground, and who started the Great Seattle Fire!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Sep 01, 202123:40
4.10: Seattle, WA (Part Two)

4.10: Seattle, WA (Part Two)

Join Katie, Beanie, and Josh in the Getaway Car!


We loved Seattle enough to keep this stop going, but don't worry -- there's all-new stops and adventures to discuss!

Check out our latest episode to hear about a very important chair, why we were so fascinated by an elevator, a dessert worthy of the road trip journal, and the historical contributions of a one-armed stunt man!

Hear our thoughts on sculpture parks, a pro tip on some of the best views of the city, and where to bring a picnic in Seattle!


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!



Aug 25, 202116:03
4.09: Seattle, WA (Part One)
Aug 18, 202123:04
The One Year Anniversary Episode!

The One Year Anniversary Episode!

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car for a very special One Year Anniversary Episode!

That's right, the Getaway Car Podcast is officially a year old, and we couldn't be more excited and proud to say we're still going, and still having a great time!

Check out our latest episode to hear what we've learned over the past year, what podcasting in a pandemic is like, our favorite parts of being a travel podcast, and what surprised us the most about podcasting life.


THANK YOU to all our listeners for sticking with us for an entire year -- here's to the next year of podcasting and travel!

We will be back with our regularly-scheduled Wednesday episodes on August 18th.


Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

Aug 04, 202112:39
4.08: Multnomah Falls & Mt. Rainier National Park
Jul 28, 202122:41
4.07: Portland, Oregon
Jul 21, 202122:29
4.06: Crater Lake National Park & Cape Perpetua
Jul 14, 202119:43
4:05: Clear Lake & MacKerricher State Parks, Redwood National Park
Jul 08, 202122:47
4.04: Napa Valley, CA
Jun 30, 202121:19
4.03: Yosemite (Revisited) & Monterey, CA
Jun 25, 202122:15
4.02: Death Valley National Park
Jun 16, 202119:14
4.01: Las Vegas, Nevada
Jun 09, 202121:41
3.14: BONUS EPISODE | Would You Rather...?

3.14: BONUS EPISODE | Would You Rather...?

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car!

Join us for a very special bonus episode where we answer "Would You Rather" questions!


Would you rather have extra hands or extra feet? Be able to fly or turn invisible? Be an Olympic athlete or an astronaut? Give up your smartphone or your laptop? Join us for all these conundrums and more!

Have your own questions for us? Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com and maybe we'll answer them in a future episode!


COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Season Four of the Getaway Car Podcast!

May 19, 202116:23
3.13: BONUS EPISODE | "What The F"

3.13: BONUS EPISODE | "What The F"

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car!

Join us for a very special get-to-know-you episode where we answer "F Questions" on Fame, Food, and Fashion! 

Listen as we discuss what clothing item would make us leave a first date, our worst haircuts of all time, the weirdest foods we've ever eaten, whether fruit can be poisonous, our childhood crushes, who our celebrity lookalikes are, which guests we would invite to our talk show, and what our dream homes look like!

Have your own questions for us? Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com and maybe we'll answer them in a future episode!


COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Season Four of the Getaway Car Podcast!

May 12, 202115:40
3.12: Philadelphia, PA (Revisited)
May 05, 202114:53
3.11: Asheville, North Carolina
Apr 28, 202119:18
3.10: Natchez, Mississippi
Apr 21, 202122:08
3.09: San Antonio & Houston, Texas
Apr 14, 202118:29
3.08: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Apr 07, 202119:18
3.07: Antelope Canyon & Petrified Forest National Park
Mar 31, 202119:43
3.06: Salt Lake City, Utah
Mar 24, 202116:55
3.05: Craters of the Moon
Mar 17, 202117:43
3.04: Theodore Roosevelt & Glacier National Parks
Mar 10, 202118:16
3.03: Mall of America & Frontier Village
Mar 03, 202118:57
3.02: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Feb 24, 202115:14
3.01: Cuyahoga Valley National Park & Don Quijote Restaurant
Feb 17, 202120:15
2.10: BONUS EPISODE | "Ask Me Anything"

2.10: BONUS EPISODE | "Ask Me Anything"

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THIS. EPISODE. HAS. EVERYTHING.

Join us for a very special get-to-know-you episode where we answer questions from you! You asked, we answered: How did we get the travel bug in the first place? Who's the worst backseat driver? What's the biggest fight we've ever had?

Listen as we discuss the top countries we want to visit together, favorite podcast tangents, new year's resolutions, our love of bagels, what we were like as kids, the best part of coming home after travel, and who we would invite to a dinner party.

Have your own questions? Submit them to getawaycarpod@gmail.com and maybe we'll answer them in the future!

COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Season Three of the Getaway Car Podcast!

Jan 27, 202121:53
2.09: Churchill Downs, Rock+Roll Hall of Fame, & More
Jan 20, 202117:00
2.08: St. Louis, Missouri
Jan 13, 202117:21
2.07: Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Kansas City, MO
Jan 06, 202119:06
2.06: Arches National Park
Dec 30, 202017:48
2.05: Mesa Verde National Park
Dec 23, 202016:00
2.04: Great Sand Dunes & Million Dollar Highway
Dec 16, 202023:18
2.03: Nashville & Memphis, TN
Dec 09, 202020:29
2.02: Shenandoah National Park & Great Smoky Mountains
Dec 02, 202021:21
2.01: Gettysburg, PA
Nov 25, 202019:42
15: BONUS EPISODE | "The Nitty Gritty"

15: BONUS EPISODE | "The Nitty Gritty"

Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car!

General tips are great, but a lot happens on the day-to-day of one of our road trips. In this episode, we go into specifics of what a day in the life looks like! Join us as we discuss tasks you should do every time you get in the car, tips for camping and hoteling, and some of our recommendations for how to make sure your days and nights run smoothly every time.

Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!

COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Season Two of the Getaway Car Podcast!
Nov 05, 202021:05