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50 States in the Rearview is a journey across America—one state capitol at a time.
From the steps of each capitol building, host Erin explores what these places reveal about the states they represent: the history, the landscapes, the people, and the stories that shape them.
Part travel, part reflection, and part road trip, this podcast looks at the country from a perspective most people pass by too quickly. It’s travel for people who care more about the road and the place than the reservation.
Because sometimes you understand a place best once it’s in the rearview.
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S1E11 08: Washington - The Capitol of Duality
In this episode of 50 States in the Rearview, Ike and I roll into the Evergreen State to explore Olympia, Washington. Trading the coastal mist for a walking tour of a magnificent 54-acre park campus,…
S1E10 07: Wisconsin - The Capitol without a Front Door
In this episode of 50 States in the Rearview, Ike and I roll into America's Dairyland to explore Madison, Wisconsin. Ditching the truck for a walking tour of the unique, lake-bound isthmus, we dive…
S1E9 A Memorial Day Detour
Erin takes a moment to honor the meaning behind the holiday—and the lives that made everyday freedom possible.
S1E8 06: West Virginia - It Outsmarted the System
In this episode of 50 States in the Rearview, we head to West Virginia and explore the story behind Charleston’s gold-domed capitol. Often reduced to stereotypes, West Virginia reveals itself as…
S1E7 05: Tennessee - Music City vs The Hill
Most people come to Nashville for the music, the neon lights, and nights that don’t end until sunrise. But just a few blocks away, sitting high above it all, is something most visitors never even…
S1E6 DETOUR: The Grand Canyon
No capital this time—just one of the most incredible places in America. Erin heads to the Grand Canyon for a few days off the grid, sharing stories from the trails, the people met along the way, and…
S1E6 DETOUR: The Grand Canyon
No capital this time—just one of the most incredible places in America. Erin heads to the Grand Canyon for a few days off the grid, sharing stories from the trails, the people met along the way, and…
S1E5 04: Arizona - The City That Shouldn’t Exist
In Episode 4, Erin and Ike head into the heart of the Sonoran Desert to see if they can survive the "Valley of the Sun". Phoenix isn’t like the older, greener capitals of the East; it’s a sprawling…
S1E4 03: Louisiana - French Roots in the Bayou
In Episode 3 of 50 States in the Rearview, we head deep into the heart of Louisiana—where the air is thick, the culture runs deeper than the Mississippi, and Baton Rouge tells a story you can’t…
S1E3 02: Delaware - The First to Say Yes
Dover, Delaware might be easy to overlook—but it was the first to shape a nation. In this episode of 50 States in the Rearview, we explore the quiet capital of the First State, where colonial…
S1E2 01: Kansas - To the Stars Through Adversity
The road stretches across the Kansas prairie, where endless sky meets a quiet city with a powerful past.In this first episode of 50 States in the Rearview, Erin and her trusty truck Ike roll into…
S1E1 The View in the Rearview
Meet Erin and her Ford F-150, Ike, as they kick off a journey through the heart of the American story. > 50 States in the Rearview isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about the transformation that…
S1 The Journey Begins: 50 States in the Rearview
Most people travel to get somewhere. They’re chasing reservations, five-star reviews, or passport stamps.I spent the last few years chasing something else.I’ve stood on the granite steps of all 50…
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50 States in the Rearview has published 12 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in History, Society & Culture.
50 States in the Rearview is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.
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