abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast

By: All-American Ruins
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  • abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, abandoned asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing.


    🎧 Official Selection: On-Air Fest (2023), MN WebFest (2024), NJ Web Fest (2024), Prix Marulic (2024), UK International Radio Drama Festival (2024), Swedish International Film Festival (2024)

    ✨ Nominee: Ambie Awards (Best Indie Podcast - 2024), Future of Media Awards (Podcast of the Year, Regional - 2024)

    🏚️ Winner: PopCon Podcast Awards (Best History Podcast - 2024), Top of the Rockies (Best of Podcasts - 2023)


    To learn more, visit www.allamericanruins.com.

    You can join the All-American Ruins Expedition Club now: https://plus.acast.com/s/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast.


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  • In Memoriam: What Would Julie Do? (A Season 2 Re-Release)

    In Memoriam: What Would Julie Do? (A Season 2 Re-Release)
    Sep 7 2024

    On Saturday, August 31, 2024, All-American Ruins lost its biggest fan, and host Blake Pfeil lost his greatest urbex buddy: Julie Novak. In this special re-release of season 2, episode 4, “Julie is a Homo[wack],” join Blake for this audio memorial of a beloved community leader, queer mentor, and dear friend.


    (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones 🎧 for every episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast.)


    • To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.html
    • To read the blog version of this story, click here: https://allamericanruins.medium.com/chapter-41-what-would-julie-do-fd8082db524e
    • To learn more, visit: http://www.allamericanruins.com
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    You can join the All-American Ruins Expedition Club now: https://plus.acast.com/s/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast.


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    27 mins
  • Goodbye, I’m Shelley Duvall (Nevele Grande Hotel -- Ellenville, NY)

    Goodbye, I’m Shelley Duvall (Nevele Grande Hotel -- Ellenville, NY)
    Jul 18 2024

    In this special bonus episode, Blake returns to the abandoned Nevele Grande Hotel where he says goodbye to one of his All-American Ruins muses, Shelley Duvall.


    • To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.html
    • To learn more, visit: http://www.allamericanruins.com

    You can join the All-American Ruins Expedition Club now: https://plus.acast.com/s/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast.


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    14 mins
  • Sunset Town: A Memory Poem (George's Music - Orlando, FL)

    Sunset Town: A Memory Poem (George's Music - Orlando, FL)
    Jun 27 2024

    Sometimes, it’s not possible to get inside an abandoned space, but the ghosts that may still linger among the ruins of George’s Music in Orlando, FL activate Blake’s imagination just the same. Join him for this special bonus episode as he daydreams the insides of the abandoned music store, surrounded on all sides by the echoes of America’s Disney-stained future.


    (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones 🎧 for every episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast.)


    • To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.html
    • To read the original story this episode is based on, click here: https://medium.com/@allamericanruins/chapter-36-sunset-town-edb49cd412db
    • To learn more, visit: http://www.allamericanruins.com

    You can join the All-American Ruins Expedition Club now: https://plus.acast.com/s/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast.


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    6 mins
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