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Missouri is known as the "Show Me State," which is dumb. On the flip side of the coin, Dan is a guy from Missouri and he likes to be shown things, even if those things are sometimes pretty dumb. This podcast is a means for him to seek those places out, and meditate on how they relate to their human experience. Music by DJ Danarchy Cover art by Angela Lampsbury

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Episode 8: Iowa

2026/09/11

Dan continues his voyage across the US by visiting a giant gnome in Iowa, an adventure where he is forced to face the fact that a lot of businesses seem to be closed on Mondays. Then, he calls in his dear friend Rinske to help give him a European perspective on the gnome, and discuss whether or not gnomes should kill off humanity.

Episode 7: New Jersey

2026/08/14

Dan continues exploring the East Coast by hopping over to New Jersey, to live out a childhood fantasy of walking the Monopoly board in Atlantic City. After checking that off his bucket list, he sits down with Adrienne (aka Angela Lampsbury) to discuss the experience.

Episode 6: New York

2026/08/07

Dan continues his trek across the states by setting off to see The Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. Much like in the epic poem, things don't go quite according to plan, and he ends up having a conversation with his dad about what led him to study Greek back in college.

Episode 5: Indiana

2026/07/31

Dan's adventure continues as he goes to a theme park in Indiana to answer the question if you can feel the magic in a place that was part of your friend's glory days. Dan visits Indiana Beach, where his good friend Matt Riggs worked, and in the process confronts a fear that might not have been a fear.

Episode 4: Missouri

2026/07/24

Dan's travels take him back to his home-state of Missouri, where he ends up confused by crassness and sincerity of the Precious Moments Chapel. To make sense of it all, he sits down with author Robbie Parker for a chat about the chapel, the figurines, and whether or not it's all very weird.

Episode 3: West Virginia

2026/07/17

Dan continues his voyage across the states by following a sign in a dream that called him to visit a small town in West Virginia. Along the way, he considers the meaning of dreams and what it is to follow a dream, calling in his former co-host Jordan Holmes to help him unpack the adventure.

Episode 2: Florida

2026/07/10

Dan continues his exploration of America with a trip to Florida to investigate the alleged hometown of his favorite wrestler, and ends up launching into an exporation of community, mutual aid, and memories of Miami Bass.

Episode 1: Illinois

2026/07/03

Right in time for the US's 250th birthday, Dan embarks on a trip to see and explore some interesting and possibly dumb places around the country. On his maiden voyage, he sort of goes to Missouri, but ultimately ends up follows Angela Lampsbury's suggestion that he visit The Leaning Tower of Niles.

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Indiana jrd 2026/09/04

What a pleasure

I’ve enjoyed the first 4 episodes. Dan’s storytelling is very thoughtful.

★★★★★

PinkBunnyMoon 2026/08/21

Gentle and delightful

This is the podcast I didn’t realize my life needed right now. I suspect many might also be in need of Dan’s wonder and insight. He’s a gentle story t...

★★★★★

Tuemar22 2026/08/19

Americana at its finest

Was unsure about this show until episode three dropped. Man follows dream (the literal kind) to small town to spite his arch nemesis who didn’t follow...

★★★★★

CarrieA1024 2026/08/18

Love Dan!

I will listen to whatever Dan puts out. He genuinely invests himself in his creations and I hope he doesn’t stop. Also can’t wait to listen to the new...

★★★★★

ArtyTheAquaBoy 2026/08/16

Thoughtful

Have I been to these places? No. Have I met these people? Also no. Do I need to think about them, and listen to Dan think about them? Possibly more t...

★★★★★

OmniMonitor 2026/08/16

An Exceptional Exercises

Dan is built for podcasts and after doing one very specific podcast for years, he’s experimenting. New format, new topic, new tone. It’s a journey and...

★★★★★

Falling Short 2026/08/15

Dan Didn’t Leave

I was crestfallen with the end of Knowledge Fight. It felt like losing a friend. But Dan didn’t leave his listeners hanging for long. With his talen...

★★★★★

Toddles123 2026/08/15

Great show

Maybe have Jordon on a few more times if just so I can hear you say mic down.

★★★★★

Burt Macklin 2026/08/13

Dan Friesen’s NPR show

Dan explores America and talks to people. If you like him, you’ll love this.

★★★★★

Luke Nader 2026/08/13

Wonderful

I could listen to Dan talk about anything, and this show is super interesting!