Last Empty Places

Peter Stark and Jimmy Mac

English History

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Episodes 10

Avg. Duration 39m

Activity Highly Active

Since Mar 2026

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

68%

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About This Podcast

Exploration writer and historian Peter Stark revisits out of the way places in America that many listeners have driven through but may not have fully appreciated, understood, or contemplated. A podcast for the Eagle Scout in us all, The Last Empty Places is a love letter to the folks who still search for the frontier in the far corners of America.

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Recent Episodes

S1E10 A Clock in the Wilderness

Jun 14, 2026 24m

Everybody is a little lost this week. With Clare Marie gearing up for a performance, Peter searches for a clear signal in the Puget Sound while Jimmy Mac takes a break from broadcasting at The…

S1E9 The Dogs of Kilimanjaro

May 31, 2026 33m

Fresh off a Kilimanjaro hike for a worthy cause, veteran and Sierra Delta founder BJ Ganem joins Peter and Jimmy for a conversation about adventure, purpose, and the strange ways we find our bearings…

S1E8 You May Find Yourself...

May 24, 2026 40m

From “The D.H. Lawrence Room” in a New Mexico hotel, Peter joins Jimmy for a conversation that begins as a continuation of their discussion about contingencies for getting lost, before drifting…

S1E7 Lost Contingencies

May 13, 2026 40m

It isn't an adventure without the risk of being lost. Accepting that reality could be the difference between life and death. Peter and Jimmy discuss the difference between being lost with a plan…

S1E6 We Lost It at the Movies

Apr 26, 2026 45m

Jimmy and Peter head into Hollywood’s treacherous development hell with returning guest Michael Punke, author of The Revenant, and celebrated screenwriter Tab Murphy (Gorillas in the Mist). What…

S1E5 Revenants and Mountain Men

Apr 19, 2026 39m

Peter and Jimmy discuss being lost, the art of historical fiction, and getting lost in Hollywood development with Michael Punke, author of "The Revenant." While in their conversational wanderings,…

S1E4 Finding a Waypoint Home

Apr 12, 2026 39m

Dehydration on Mt. Rainier, white water rapids, pulling a 100 foot house boat with rope, and slot canyon-level focus. Peter Stark and Jimmy Mac welcome Army combat vet Sarah Lee, founder of Waypoint…

S1E3 Lost Is a State of Mind

Apr 05, 2026 39m

Peter Stark and Jimmy Mac uncover metaphors for loss as they discuss the transformative experience of starting anew–including Peter’s very own origin story that took him from the depths of the 1973…

S1E2 How to Get Lost (and Why You Should)

Mar 29, 2026 37m

What does it mean to be lost? Peter Stark and Jimmy Mac wander through literal and figurative lands, as they explore losing bearings, the terror of losing your way both in the mist of a snowy…

S1E1 Let's Get Lost

Mar 23, 2026 38m

Before heading out to get lost on their adventure in podcasting, author-adventurer Peter Stark and wandering broadcaster Jimmy Mac catch up listeners with their friendship’s origin story, which…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Last Empty Places have?

Last Empty Places has published 10 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in History.

Is Last Empty Places still active?

Last Empty Places is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.