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Roadside Warriors

Roadside Warriors

By Roadside Warriors

Dudes visit roadside attractions and talk about them. Potentially someone's favorite podcast (this fact has not been disproven).
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Episode XIX: Bristow Western Heritage Festival!

Roadside WarriorsFeb 01, 2023

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Episode XIX: Bristow Western Heritage Festival!

Episode XIX: Bristow Western Heritage Festival!

"Or: Get yourself a horse and ride around. Who gives a shit?": Saddle up for a rootin-tootin good time as Hangman Hunter, Pecos Pat, and Huckleberry Gary hit the dusty trail for the Bristow Western Heritage Festival! Did we think the annual event was Yee-Haw ... or Yee-Naw? Plus, The Dudes wax poetic on western movies and music, then tip their ten-gallon hats for some Old West trivia. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Feb 01, 202351:03
Episode XVIII: The Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival

Episode XVIII: The Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival

"Or: Butter pecan? More like butt pecan!" Listen as the Dudes go all the way down to BA for the Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival! There's nothing vanilla about this episode, as The Dudes brave triple-digit temps to sweat buckets and sample sweet treats, taking in so much rum raisin and butter pecan to give themselves dia-beetus. The gang also debates their "flavor-ite" ice cream flavors, whether bacon belongs in ice cream, and what type of ice cream they are. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Dec 21, 202243:06
Episode XVII: The Prague Koache Festival

Episode XVII: The Prague Koache Festival

"Or: You could say 'let's blow this sausage fest' but that wouldn't be accurate." Czech out our latest episode as we visit Prague - not Prague - for the Kolache Festival! The Dudes get bohemian and bite into some sweet treats straight from the Old World. Plus, Hunter struggles with pronouncing multi-syllabic Czech words, Pat and Gary compete in Czech Trivia, and all the guys discover interesting Czech facts. Is it "Pray-gue" or is it "Praw-g?" We don't know!!!! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Dec 14, 202254:57
Episode XVI: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo!

Episode XVI: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo!

"Or: Hunter gets a sweet Sea World hat." The Dudes (including the much-anticipated return of Harry O'Feeley, er, Gary O'Mealey!) travel two whole blocks to get their freak on at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo! Enjoy this quick-and-dirty episode for a creepy-and-kooky event that *hopefully* scars Gary for life. Let's get weird! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Nov 02, 202220:25
Episode XV.5: Royal Rumble Bonus Episode!

Episode XV.5: Royal Rumble Bonus Episode!

Hunter and Pat have a serious problem and couldn't contain their pro wrestling markdom to just an hour and a half. So if you want more pro wrestling talk, enjoy an extra hour of non-canonical bonus episode!
Oct 26, 202257:38
Episode XV: WWE Royal Rumble 2022

Episode XV: WWE Royal Rumble 2022

"Or: If I go to an Eagles concert, I don't want to hear 'Hotel California.'" The Dudes (minus the Doc) take an epic road trip to St. Louis to see — live and in person — Pat and Hunter's favorite match ever: the WWE Royal Rumble! On the way there Pat and Hunter bump, suplex, and dropkick their way down nostalgia lane to discuss their respective pro wrestling fandoms, including their favorite wrestlers, matches, events, and more than you could ever want to know. Trust us, it gets uncomfortably geeky. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Oct 26, 202201:25:57
Episode XIV: A very special Holiday Special — The world's tallest Christmas Tree!

Episode XIV: A very special Holiday Special — The world's tallest Christmas Tree!

"Or: Hunter, Pat and Gary save Christmas." In this very special Holiday Special, The Dudes take an epic sleigh ride to the world's tallest free-standing Christmas tree in Enid, Oklahoma. Discover what the Dickens the Dudes think is the greatest Christmas movie ever (and the lamest bar-b-que place ever), cat's inexplicable desire for destruction, people's peculiar passion for The Grinch, and the true meaning of The Joe Rogan show. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Dec 21, 202101:25:19
Episode XIII: The Quan Am Bodhisattva Statue!

Episode XIII: The Quan Am Bodhisattva Statue!

"Or: Gary's puns would test even the Buddha's patience." The Dudes take a short trek to east Tulsa to visit The Quan Am Bodhisattva Statue — the tallest Buddha deity statue in America. Find out what the trio thought of this less well-known Tulsa landmark. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Oct 20, 202126:13
Episode XII: The Toy & Action Figure Museum!

Episode XII: The Toy & Action Figure Museum!

 "Or:  I don't actually know any of the Ninja Turtles..."  The Dudes conclude part 2 of their two-part Pauls Valley journey with a trip to The Toy & Action Figure Museum! Listen as the trio gets real about their favorite toys growing up (and tbh, as adults too), while Gary makes a startling confession. This conversation is anything but plastic. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram  (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Sep 29, 202101:17:03
Episode XI: The 21st Annual Okie Noodling Tournament!

Episode XI: The 21st Annual Okie Noodling Tournament!

"Or: Prima nocta with the Catfish Queen." The Dudes start part 1 of their two-part Pauls Valley adventure with a trip to the 21st Annual Okie Noodling Tournament! Find out where this fishy fest ranks among the Dudes' favorite fairs, whether any of the guys lose a finger, or if they could even fin-ish a game of Fish True or False! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Sep 08, 202101:12:05
Episode X: The 20th Annual Bixby BBQ n' Blues Festival

Episode X: The 20th Annual Bixby BBQ n' Blues Festival

"Or: Does your mailman normally kick in your door?" The Dudes pretend to be pit masters for their milestone 10th episode — The 20th Annual Bixby BBQ n' Blues Festival! Listen as The Dudes discuss different Bar-B-Que styles, debate whether British people should be allowed to smoke, and compete over tasty meats with BBQ trivia competition! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!

Aug 18, 202152:42
Episode IX: The 37th Annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival!

Episode IX: The 37th Annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival!

Or: "If you're hear The Andy Griffith theme and smell Doritos, you're going to die." The Dudes slither into their Season 2 premiere for the 37th Annual Rattlesnake Festival in Apache, Oklahoma! The trio trade snake stories and test their snake smarts with trivia, while two of the three try fried rattlesnake on a stick (who was it — and did they survive?) Plus: The Dudes take a detour to Geronimo's Burial Ground in Fort Sill and nearly go into a Military Prison in the process. So inject your COVID vax, pack your antivenom, and plug in your headphones for our first post-pandemic episode! P.S. We know the audio quality sucks — you can help by donating new audio equipment. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!

Jul 28, 202101:27:50
Episode VIII - Black Gold Days!

Episode VIII - Black Gold Days!

Or: Nobody wins when you cheat in a turtle race. The Dudes strike it rich and hit a gusher at Black Gold Days in Glenpool, Oklahoma! Marvel as the dudes converse about carnies and get fired up about frog jumping and turtle races. Meanwhile, Gary and Hunter trade terrible tales about terrapins, Pat and Hunter fanboy about The Beverly Hillbillies—and then get destroyed in a corn-hole tournament (it's bad)! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Oct 21, 202037:54
Episode VII: The Twister Museum!

Episode VII: The Twister Museum!

Or: How else could a gorilla know sign language except for magic?
The Dudes chase storms all the way to north central Oklahoma for The Twister Museum in Wakita! Find out why the dudes like to stare at tornadoes from their front porch steps, why Gary Busey should have played the tornado in Twister, the reason people get into storm chasing (spoiler: it's for the women and drugs)—and more! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Sep 30, 202001:36:50
Episode VI: Jurassic Quest!

Episode VI: Jurassic Quest!

Or: Paleontologists are just nerdy guys lusting after dinosaurs' shapely hips.
The Dudes take a trip 100 miles south and 65 million years into the past for Jurassic Quest! Discover the dude's favorite dinosaurs, why Jurassic Park should be mixed with Willy Wonka, what obscure dinosaur shows they remember from their childhood (Dino Riders! Denver The Last Dinosaur!)—and more! Plus Pat and Gary play dinosaur trivia and true/false, while Hunter geeks out like an irritating 5-year old boy at a bunch of cheesy, dilapidated dino robots. P.S. sorry for this episode's audio issues—we know!!!!! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod)!
Aug 31, 202001:11:48
Episode V: The Woody Guthrie Memorial!

Episode V: The Woody Guthrie Memorial!

 Or: Britney Spears and The Reallocation of Wealth.

Two "Dumb Okies" (Pat and Hunter) travel way on down to Okemah, Oklahoma to visit the birthplace of "The Dust Bowl Troubadour"—Woody Guthrie! Cure your Dust Bowl Blues and discover more about Woody Guthrie's life, why Bill Goldberg is Oklahoma's favorite son, and why  the greatest gift you can give your father is a nice, tasteful Looney Tunes tie. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow  us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook  (/roadsidewarriorspod)!

Aug 10, 202059:08
Episode IV: The National Indian Taco Championship!

Episode IV: The National Indian Taco Championship!

 Or: If I'm going over an Indiana Jones bridge I should have worn stretchy pants

The Dudes' delectable, fry breaded fantasies come true in this EPIC journey to Pawhuska, Oklahoma for the National Indian Taco Championship! Discover the fascinating history behind Indian tacos, why state fair carnies can't be trusted, and how Pat is the Conan the Barbarian of Chili Cook-offs. Plus side-trips to the world's only main street oil well and a swinging bridge. Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow  us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook  (/roadsidewarriorspod)!

Jul 27, 202001:27:25
Episode III: The World's Largest Totem Pole in Foyil!

Episode III: The World's Largest Totem Pole in Foyil!

 Or: What is the male version of "Karen?"

The Roadside Warriors gaze up in wonder at the world's largest concrete totem pole—Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park in Foyil, Oklahoma!  Delight your earbuds and discover the history behind this world-famous 90-foot landmark, what makes it "neat," whether IKEA should sell build-by-numbers totem poles—and what is a "totem" any way? Plus, the dudes take a detour to Kong's Korner and discuss Jane Goodall's gorillas. Unlock your front doors because we're comin' for you! Remember to like and subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod)!



Jul 13, 202050:13
Episode II: Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia!

Episode II: Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia!

Or: The Legend of the Big Dog Shirt.

The Roadside Warriors satisfy their sweet tooth with a stop for soda pops at Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia, Oklahoma (plus side trips to the Big Round Barn and the Lawless Gas Station). Listen as the dudes discuss: The surprising secret history of soda; the best and worst soft drinks they've ever had; if the Big Round Barn is a Texas Chainsaw Massacre situation; how Hunter almost got killed by a 6'5 guy at a Coney I-Lander; how Pat found the greatest gift of all—and so, so much more! Remember to Like and Subscribe to Roadside Warriors Podcast, and follow us on Instagram (@roadsidewarriorspod) and Facebook (/roadsidewarriorspod). 

Jun 29, 202001:32:13
Episode I: The Blue Whale of Catoosa

Episode I: The Blue Whale of Catoosa

Or: A Pilgrimage For Virility!
The Dudes' debut! Get your kicks on Route 66 as the Roadside Warriors visit the world-famous Blue Whale of Catoosa!
Give your earbuds a treat and discover: Why the blue whale was built, what absurd statues the Roadside Warriors would build in their backyards, how the rancid waters around the whale promote virility—and so much more!
P.S. - this episode was recorded in July 2019. Give us a break! We have jobs and there was a pandemic!!!! Better late than never, right?
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Jun 11, 202036:01