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Culture Cult Travel Show

Anastasia Marie

Society & Culture

History

Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 105

This is a no-holds-barred podcast that tells the craziest, quirkiest, and most WTF stories from all 197 countries around the world.

This show explores untold histories, outrageous travel experiences, and cultural oddities you were never taught in history class. It's smart, it's unfiltered, and definitely NOT PG.

Episodes out x2 a month every other Monday.

email me: culturecultshow@gmail.com
Instagram: @culturecultshow

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Travel Story: The Trek in Peru She Will NEVER Forget

Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 53:59

Today we are joined by mu client and travel UGC Queen, Maddy Garrett and her crazy and unforgettable trek in Peru that went sideways.

We also talk about how to build a location-independent income with UGC (user-generated content)… to the truth about van life burnout and nervous system overload… to one of the most unhinged travel stories I’ve ever heard.

If you’ve ever dreamed about getting paid to travel, starting an online business, or living a more flexible life—this episode is your reality check and your inspiration.

✈️ What We Cover:

How to make money online with UGC (user-generated content)
UGC vs influencer marketing (and why you don’t need followers)
How Maddy built a $5K+/month UGC income working part-time
The best UGC platforms for beginners
Van life expectations vs reality (what no one tells you)
The mental health side of full-time travel & digital nomad life
How to build a flexible, location-independent income stream
Tips for doing UGC while traveling or living nomadically
The importance of consistency when building an online business
And… the most chaotic Peru travel story you’ll ever hear

💸 Resources & Links:

🎧 Listen to Maddy’s podcast: Paid to Travel (UGC Podcast)
Watch Paid to Travel on Youtube
Follow Maddy on Instagram for more Travel UGC tips

UGC creator, user-generated content, make money online, digital nomad jobs, van life reality, paid to travel, remote income ideas, content creator business, side hustle ideas, online business tips, travel lifestyle, passive income streams, beginner UGC tips

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Instagram: @culturecultshow
Email: culturecultshow@gmail.com

Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:
culturecultshow@gmail.com

To Help Aseel Escape Gaza:
Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart
Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

To Help Sally Escape Gaza:
Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer
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Scotland: John Law, The Man Who Financially Ruined France

Monday, March 16, 2026 • Duration 01:11:03

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the chaotic life of John Law — the Scottish economist who escaped prison, fled across Europe, and somehow convinced France to let him run their entire financial system.

We’re talking:

Gambling addictions and duels in 1600s London
Escaping prison and going full digital nomad across Europe
The creation of paper money in France
The rise and catastrophic fall of the Mississippi Company
The financial bubble that helped spark the French Revolution

At one point, John Law became the richest man in Europe.
And then? He lost everything.

This episode covers one of the most infamous financial crashes in history — a cautionary tale about speculation, inflation, stock market bubbles, and what happens when you let a gambler print unlimited money.

If you love stories about:

Financial history
Economic collapse
Stock market bubbles
The history of paper money
Wild historical scandals
And... Gerard Butler!?

You are going to love this one.

John Law, Mississippi Bubble, French economy collapse, history of paper money, financial crash 1720, stock market bubble history, French financial crisis, economic history podcast, Scotland history, France history

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Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)

My (Very) Honest Digital Nomad Story: How I Became a Full Time Traveller and the Realities

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 01:13:21

What no one tells you about being a digital nomad is that the freedom comes with a cost ..

Today I’m flipping the mic and sharing a very real, very unfiltered conversation I had on James Hammond’s Winging It Travel Podcast. If you’ve ever dreamed about getting paid to travel, building a business from your laptop, or living the digital nomad life heading into digital nomad 2026… this one’s for you.

This isn’t the romanticized “work from a beach in Bali” version. This is the behind-the-scenes reality — the burnout, the loneliness, the identity shifts, and the hard lessons I learned after traveling for nearly 10 months straight while running my business.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why I left the U.S. to become a digital nomad — and why I came back
The difference between backpacking vs. being paid to travel with a business
How travel burnout sneaks up on you (even when you “love travel”)
The hidden loneliness of long-term travel
Why co-living can make or break your digital nomad experience
The truth about popular nomad hubs (and why Bali wasn’t it for me)
How traveling too fast nearly wrecked my nervous system
Why I believe most people shouldn’t be nomads forever
What I’d do differently if I started again in digital nomad 2026

🌍 Check out James Hammond:

This episode originally aired on Winging It Travel Podcast hosted by James Hammond, where he shares honest travel stories, digital nomad realities, and global adventures from around the world.

🔗 Connect + Take Action

🎧 Listen to Winging It Travel Podcast with James Hammond

Travel Story: Afternoon Tea with Hezbollah with James Hammond

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 58:18

Today I’m joined by James from the Winging It Travel Podcast, and we dive into his completely unplanned, absolutely wild trip through Lebanon.

From wandering into “red-zone” neighborhoods to hearing gunshots in Tripoli, visiting a Hezbollah museum, and being welcomed with next-level hospitality… this episode is everything travel should be: surprising, human, messy, emotional, and unforgettable.

We also talk about:

Why “winging it” can make your travel stories richer
How James has explored the world while working full-time
What it really means to become a digital nomad
The power of seeing places for yourself instead of trusting the news
Gunshots in Tripoli, Hezbollah museums, incredible hospitality

To Find James:
Podcast: Winging It Travel Podcast
Production Services: wingingitproductions.com
Instagram: @wingingittravelpodcast

My arabic playlist: "Yalla"

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Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)

Scotland: The Darien Scheme, Scotland’s Epic Fail

Monday, November 24, 2025 • Duration 01:12:57

Ever heard of the time Scotland tried to become a global superpower… and instead accidentally bankrupted itself out of independence?
Welcome to the Darien Scheme, aka the 1600s version of an MLM.

Today we dive headfirst into Scotland’s wildest history fail — when a bunch of rich men decided to “colonize” Panama armed with wigs, wool coats, and zero survival skills.

We’re talking tropical disasters, redheads, ghosts, Game of Thrones connections, and how one epic mess-up led to the creation of the U.K. itself. It’s chaos, history, and Scottish pride all rolled into one.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Scotland’s biggest “get rich quick” scheme (and why it failed)
The wild true story behind the Darien Scheme
How a few bad decisions changed Scottish history forever

key points: Scotland history, Darien Scheme, Scottish independence, colonial history, British Empire, Panama history, historical comedy podcast, funny history show, Scottish podcast, U.K. history, queens podcast style, The Dollop style

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culturecultshow@gmail.com

To Help Aseel Escape Gaza:
Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart
Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)

Special Episode: Queens Podcast "Maggie Dickson"

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 43:20

This week, we’re doing something special — featuring an episode from Queen's Podcast about Scotland's Maggie Dickson

If you enjoy this episode, go follow Queens Podcast / @queens_podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and let them know we sent you!

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Travel Story: The Truth about Van Life vs. Digital Nomad Life

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 52:43

Today we unpack what it really means to work and travel—whether you're living out of a rooftop tent or being a travelling as a "slowmad" tune in for honest insights, travel fails, and must-know resources if you're living the van life, a digital nomad lifestyle, or on your next backpacker adventure.

💬 In This Episode:

Are you a Type A or Type B traveler? (Spoiler: one of us packs an air diffuser, the other forgets her wallet)
The truth about van life that Instagram won’t tell you
What it’s really like to work full-time on the road (as a backpacker or from a trailer)
Showering in lakes, battling with FedEx in Thailand, and RV elitism
The digital nomad loneliness nobody talks about
Hilarious travel fails (a flaming phone charger at the gate?!)
Our must-have apps & hacks for every kind of travel lifestyle

👋 Connect with Our Guest: Laura from The Travel Creator Podcast

🎧 Podcast: The Travel Creator
📸 Instagram: @travelcontentwriting
🎙️ Recommended Episode: "The 7% Rule" – tips for staying productive when everything’s dying (literally)

🔗 Van Life Resources (Mentioned by Laura):

Overlander – App for finding free campsites with reviews and photos
FreeCampsites.net – Community-driven listings of free places to camp
The Dyrt – Paid app for detailed camping info and reviews
Google Maps – Essential for up-to-date navigation (ditch Apple Maps!)
Harvest Hosts – $150/year membership to stay overnight at wineries, breweries, and farms in exchange for supporting the business
Planet Fitness Membership – For showers and workouts nationwide
Public Libraries – Hidden gems for WiFi and peaceful workspaces

Scotland: The Tragedy of Mary Queen of Scots

Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 01:19:47

Today we are covering a woman whose life was so full of drama we are still talking about her 500 years later... Mary Queen of Scots.

We’re not only covering the twists, betrayals, and wild scandals of Scottish history, but we’re also reliving our own adventures in Scotland — from cozy hot chocolate in Edinburgh to getting terrorized by Scottish teens and even visiting the very castle where part of Mary’s story went down, Holyrood Castle.

You’ll learn:

Why Mary’s life was basically a soap opera-meets-Game of Thrones.
How her choices in love (spoiler: bad ones) shaped the fate of nations.
Why her name still sparks fascination centuries later.
Fun and spooky Harry Potter connections in Edinburgh, including the haunted graveyard that inspired Tom Riddle.

Our top Scotland travel recommendations: Uplands Roast hot chocolate in The Meadows, Mellis Cheese Shop in Edinburgh, strolling colorful Victoria Street, and experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

📚 Book recs if you want to dive deeper into this story:

A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein

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Email: culturecultshow@gmail.com

Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:
culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)

Travel Story: Accidentally Meeting the Prince of Jaipur in India

Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 50:46

Today we are interviewing my friend Kelly’s first chaotic A.F. trip to India and how she accidentally met the royal family of Jaipur.

We talk:

Growing up in a literally 10-road village in England village and what life in London is like
The reverse culture shock of coming home after long-term travel — when people don’t even know the countries you’ve been to
Landing in New Delhi straight from Thailandand immediately questioning all life choices
Seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise
The darker side of India travel — confronting poverty up close, cultural confusion, and witnessing things you can’t unsee
Accidentally having dinner with the actual Prince of Jaipur while she was actively battling food poisoning
The reality of traveling while injured, hospital visits abroad, and surviving Delhi belly with dignity (or not)

Follow Sawai Padmanabh Singh, The Prince of Jaipur on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/pachojaipur/?hl=en

Song & Bollywood Movie: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

India, India travel, travel stories, solo female travel India, crazy travel story, Taj Mahal travel, Delhi belly survival, meeting Indian royalty

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Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her ( ANY amount helps)

What to Pack as a Digital Nomad: My Top 15 Travel Essentials

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 17:04

As a long term digital nomad and "slomad" over the past two years I wanted to let you in on the secrets of the 15 things I always pack for a long term trip.

I’m breaking down my must-have, slightly bougie—but absolutely game-changing—items I never leave the country without as a full-time digital nomad. These are the unexpected travel essentials that go beyond Pinterest lists and make long-term backpacking feel like home 🌍

Whether you’re a fellow slowmad, full-time traveler, or planning your first extended trip—this one’s for you.

🧳 What You’ll Learn:

What to pack to actually enjoy long-term travel (and not lose your mind)
Genius comfort upgrades you’ve never thought of
Backpacking tips that don’t suck
How to make any AirBnb, hostel, or homestay feel like your own cozy home

🧠 My 12 Must-Have Travel Essentials:

Ice Mask – $2 lifesaver when there’s no A/C
JBL Travel Speaker – for solo dance parties & beach hangs
Travel Smoothie Maker – stay healthy anywhere
Lululemon Travel Yoga Mat – washable, durable & worth every penny
Packing Cubes – because chaos is not the vibe
Chacos or Tevas – sandals that do it all
Black Tennis Skirt w/ Pockets – stylish + pickpocket-proof
Travel String Lights – instant cozy vibes in any space
Charcoal Pills – stomach-saver for food adventures (or hangovers)
Compact Coffee Maker – Vietnamese filter or AeroPress FTW
Travel Robe – lightweight & better than a towel wrap
Travel Towel – thin, absorbent, and not made of weird microfiber

💬 Listener Favorites (Sent via Instagram DMs):

Eno Hammock – for naps anywhere 🌴
Fold-up Tote Bag – because extra storage always wins
Silk Pillowcase – hostel hack + hair care

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