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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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New Wildlife Center in San Luis Obispo to open in December

2026/10/12

Correspondent Tom Wilmer met with Kristen Howland, Director of Pacific Wildlife Care (PWC) at the KCBX Studios

Central Coast connection to WWII Monuments Men mission in Germany

2026/10/09

A graduate of Cal Lutheran and Cal State Northridge, Huchthausen's uncle was a member of the illustrious WW II U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the Monuments Men (MFAA) program to reclaim stolen Nazi art pieces and preserve them for future generations.

Christian Nationalism--from Christopher Columbus to the KKK

2026/10/02

A graduate of Cal Lutheran and Cal State Northridge, Jim Huchthausen has spent his academic career teaching history with a longtime interest in Christian Nationalism.

NASA & Mayo Clinic Jet lag recommendations

2026/09/27

Correspondent Tom Wilmer interviewed NASA and Mayo Clinic scientists who specialize in jet lag research. Come along and discover some surgical recommendations to minimize the negative effects of jet lag.

Singing Revolution; 19th Century campaign songs & Johnny Appleseed

2026/09/21

Come along and join journeys of discovery where we revisit the Singing Revolution in Estonia in the days leading up to the collapse of Russia’s rule over the Baltic States. Next up, reporting from Little Rock, Arkansas at the State Museum we visit with the musical duo Suzanne and Jim as they share presidential campaign songs from the mid-19th Century.And then we’ll meet up with apple grower, Steve Frey. The family run Red Barn Farm. Steve and Cindy Frey founded their farm, located on the outskirts of Westin, Missouri more than 30 years ago. And it’s natural that the Frey’s agricultural pursuits include producing apples as Steve is a direct descendent of John Chapman better known as Johnny Appleseed.

Finnish “Pesäpallo” is similar to American baseball, but not quite

2026/09/07

Join correspondent Simo Nylander as he shares insights about Finland’s national pastime, Pesäpallo, reporting about a game in progress in Siilinjärvi, Finland

Nashville Songwriter/musician Jim Lauderdale shares his journey

2026/08/26

Come along and join Nashville-based Jim Lauderdale as he shares his incredible music journey that commenced when he was a kid in choir in North Carolina.

Young Maui filmmakers share the big Screen with Spider-Man

2026/08/18

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer as he visits with some incredible Hisako Film Lab student filmmakers on the island of Maui.

Conversation with California State Guard Commanding General

2026/08/17

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Camp San Luis Obispo for a conversation with Brigadier General (CA) Larry K. Adams, Commanding General of the California State Guard, where they met up at the Camp San Luis Obispo ceremony honoring the officer Candidate graduates.

Living history at the Autry Museum of the American West

2026/08/03

The Autry Museum of the American West is a distinctive museum dedicated American history. Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer for a fascinating exploration at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles.

Nevis Sun Tours offers award-winning immersive cultural experiences

2026/07/30

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Greg Phillip based on the island of Nevis as he shares the diverse cultural, culinary and historical immersive experiences offered on the island in the heart of the Caribbean via Nevis Sun Tours.

Memphis--Sun Studio revered as birthplace of Rock & Roll

2026/07/21

Come along and join correspondent Tom Wilmer for an exploration of Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sheffield Alabama’s legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

2026/07/12

Birthplace of the legendary and timeless Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section—revered as the Swampers in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

The Hunt for Red October’s Morro Bay connection

2026/07/05

A visit with Larry Newland at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum where he shares insights about the Navy rescue submarine and other nautical artifacts on display. We’ll also visit with four former Naval crew members who served aboard the rescue submarine DSRV Avalon.

Teddy’s—one of America’s last Chitlin Circuit Juke Joints

2026/06/28

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Louisiana's East Baton Rouge Parish, in the outback near the village of Zachary at the legendary Teddy’s Juke Joint.

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4.9 out of 5

35 reviews

★★★★★

Jillian Parks 2026/07/08

THE BEST

Tom Wilmer’s podcast will take you all over the world! One day he will be exploring a remote beach in Costa Rica, and the next day he’ll be digging fo...

★★★★★

Jimmy the Greek20 2026/02/06

Tom is elite

Tom’s podcasts bring joy to my life. He has a way with words and is a true stand up guy. I highly recommend listening to his work.

★★★★★

CuordellaTerra 2024/12/12

Snack sized stories at their best

I appreciate Tom Wilmer’s podcast for many reasons: he is a gifted interviewer, for starters. This is an art. Also, the stories are so varied, and you...

★★★★★

Apache Spin Ballz 2021/04/19

Traveling in Fairfield CA

Thanks for visiting us and we can’t wait for you to return

★★★★☆

Kiri Rose 2020/07/04

Wonderful travel podcast

Visit fascinating places and meet people in the know with the engaging Tom Wilmer as your guide. Super enjoyable. Creating a list of places to visit.....

★★★★★

Elephnson 2018/10/21

Experience the States

Unbelievably authentic experience

★★★★★

slogap 2017/05/16

Awesome Podcast

This is a great show. I love how Tom is so genuine and gets his guests to open up and share their stories.

★★★★★

Rocky kandola 2017/04/25

Wonderful Guy !

Randomly ran into met and have some really good and interesting conversation in LA with Mr. Tom. I'll be listening into the podcasts now ! Take care o...

★★★★★

Lost at Sea, Thanks 2016/12/28

GIant Panda Research Facility

Great story. Specially like the quote about how the pandas only marry for a short time in the Spring.

★★★★★

Bigg bobbi 2016/12/07

A must listen

Absolutely fascinating interviews. I highly recommend listening to this podcasts. Insightful interviews I learned so much About dynamic people a cross...

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