abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast
All-American Ruins
"abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast" offers an evocative exploration into the most intriguing and haunting sites across the United States. Each episode, produced by All-American Ruins, delves deep into the stories behind abandoned buildings, deserted towns, and forgotten landmarks. Hosted by experts in urban exploration and historians, the podcast uncovers the historical, cultural, and sometimes eerie narratives that led these sites to be left behind. From the rusting factories of the Rust Belt to the ghost towns of the Wild West, listeners are taken on a journey through the physical remnants of America's past, discovering the hidden tales of decline, transformation, and resilience that resonate with the contemporary American experience.
Episodes
A 10,000 Year-Old Story: All-American Ruins & Human Nature Odyssey
In this engaging episode of "All-American Ruins," host Blake Pfeil and guest Alex Leff delve into the profound impact of abandoned spaces on our understanding of culture and history. They discuss the allure of such places, which serve as tangible connections to past epochs and evoke a sense of time travel. This episode originally aired for a select subscriber base and touches on themes of civilization, the environment, and personal memory. Through narratives around Blake's visits to abandoned locales and Alex's podcast "Human Nature Odyssey," they ponder the philosophical and emotional resonances of these sites. The conversation is rich with personal anecdotes, historical contexts, and reflections on the role of abandoned places in contemporary society.