Ran Away to Mexico (Live from Beaut/Con)

Smoking a cigar on a riverbank in Alaska, this caller tells Gethard about the therapist's offhand suggestion that sent him north, and the long, rambling road that led him there. From sleeping in a college library to living on Greyhound buses, with many stops in between, he and Ge ...  Show more

A proudly unpredictable mom calls to talk with Gethard about errant mouth bones, thrift-store vendettas, and escaping a fundamentalist upbringing. Plus: dead snakes, a dilapidated chicken coop, and a toddler determined to keep all of us on our toes. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymou ...  Show more

A woman talks about her husband's transition to a woman, the obstacles they faced, and where they are now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

A couple living in Portugal reflects on why they left the US to build a new life together.

Afterwards a caller reflects on her cottagecore journey, a caller feels like they’re living on new game plus, and a final caller tries to deal with chronic pain.

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When travel leads to romance, a whole new life may be the result. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we meet an American woman who married a Spaniard and is now raising a family in the heart of Madrid. We'll also hear from an Australian tour guide who spends much of the year ...  Show more

A mother and her young daughter leave Mexico, escaping violence in search of a better life. It’s a trip with a few unexpected turns that ends up taking longer than planned. But their constant companion was there for them whenever they needed to escape: an old blue suitcase. A tra ...  Show more