The 4x Signal Award winning Via Podcast wants to show you the West like you’ve never seen it before.
Join hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks as they talk to incredible storytellers who recount their experiences in the Western United States—from Radiolab’s Lulu Miller to Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange.
In these stories, we uncover the heart of a place that’s rich in history, but ever changing, and home to wild, weird, and wonderful destinations that will change your perspective on life.
The Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Missed a stop? We’ve got you. This season’s recap rewinds our best moments. Join hosts Mitti and Michelle as they recall tales of haunted nights aboard the Queen Mary, close encounters near Area 51, a record-breaking birder who can hoot like an owl, the rhinestone sparkle of Portland’s 8 Seconds Rodeo, and the cuddly joys of goat yoga. Along the way, they share listener shout-outs, unexpected lessons, and a few dream guests they’re already plotting for season three. (Kendrick Lamar, call us.)
Best-of hits:
- Spooky stays debate: Michelle vows never to sleep in a former hospital; Mitti would (barely) choose staying in an ex-morgue over risking Scary Mary’s chilling grip in Skagway, Alaska.
- Alien encounters: From the UFO episode, Laura Krantz’s creepy run-in at Area 51’s gate and the mysterious Black Mailbox letters.
- Chef Preeti Mistry’s real talk: Rethinking food as personal storytelling; plus a dash of spicy Top Chef tea.
- Bird-nerd joy: Noah Strycker’s pitch-perfect pygmy-owl call and beginner-friendly ID tips.
- Black rodeo boom: Ivan McClellan’s Eight Seconds—packed arenas and high-style Western flair. Mitti’s already planning her outfit for the next one.
- Cheese Trail nibbles: Goat cuddles, Cougar Gold in a can, and Monterey Jack’s unscrupulous origin story.
- Upcoming travels: Michelle’s saying yes to oddball stops (barefoot hike near Flagstaff, Arizona) and plotting a trip to Belize or Portugal; Mitti’s off to Jordan and a Rocky Mountaineer rail trip.
- Listener love: Michelle’s dad’s texts, DMs from fans, and special mailbag moments.
Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.
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