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Travel Tales with Mike Siegel

Mike Siegel
Travel
Japan
Comedy
Australia
Tokyo
China
Los Angeles
India
Vietnam
Italy
South Africa
Cruise Industry
Covid-19
Thailand
Iceland
Travel Experiences
Cruise Ships
Nepal
Europe
Ireland

Comedian and TV host Mike Siegel sits down for a lighthearted chat with his friends: comedians, actors, writers producers, and travel professionals, about the joys and and nightmares of travel.

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Recent Guests

Jeff Capri
Comedian who performs on cruise ships and toured for U.S. military audiences
Episode: Jeff Capri- Comedian Entertaining from Ship to Shore
Ian Beresford
Retired management accountant and travel enthusiast who volunteers at a local animal rescue
Berwick Animal Rescue
Episode: Ian Beresford - Life on the Scotland Border`
Chloe Kelly
Trans woman; traveler and writer who shares her experiences
Independent traveler and author
Episode: Chloe Kelly - Traveling as a Transition To A New Life
Nicolas Poravas
College student traveling Europe, guest on the show
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) / family/Italian-Greek heritage
Episode: Nicolas Poravas - A Young Man's European Tour
Matthew Prior
CEO of Trusted Housesitters
Trusted Housesitters
Episode: Mathew Prior -CEO of Trusted Housesitters
Ryando Smithman
Photographer and tree trimmer
Colorado-based contractor and photographer
Episode: Ryando Smithman - Colorado Tree Trimmer Turned Photographer
Ian Harris
Friend of the show, actor/comedian
No Man No Mad / guest on earlier episode
Episode: Mike Siegel - Five weeks Cruising Europe - A Recap
Ron Placone
Friend of the show, comedian
The Rock Solid Podcast / Edinburgh Fringe participant
Episode: Mike Siegel - Five weeks Cruising Europe - A Recap
Caitlin Rosati
Friend of the show, resident of Napoli
No Man No Mad / prior guest
Episode: Mike Siegel - Five weeks Cruising Europe - A Recap

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Mike Siegel
Host of Travel Tales Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • Love this!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    phil
    a month ago
  • Great show

    Mike always has great guests and is a great storyteller

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travel in 10 Podcast
    Canadaa year ago
  • Part Travel and Part Democrats propaganda podcast

    There sure is Some good travel content but at times full of left wing propaganda.

    Be ready for Trump bashing left leaning political propaganda from host at every chance he gets - although he puts on a show as if he is steering the discussion away from that topic.

    The guests are same way - left leaning and Trump bashing.

    They are basically using this platform to subtly advance their left wing narrative under the disguise of “travel podcast”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rakesh999
    United Statesa year ago
  • Years long listener

    It’s like you’re sitting down at a bar and never know what interesting soul will sit down to chat next. Mike keeps the conversations flowing well. Will continue listening many more years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alagille2
    United States2 years ago
  • Take a trip! No seriously

    Having met Mike during my travels I was excited to hear he took his passion for travel and connecting with people to the podcast scene! It’s fun, interesting and really insightful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    t socool
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's engaging interview style and the guest variety.
Fans appreciate practical tips and real-world travel stories that translate into listeners' own adventures.
Comments note humor and insight balance, with most episodes described as entertaining and inspiring for travelers.
Some reviews call out occasional political commentary or strong viewpoints, but overall reception highlights strong storytelling and travel inspiration.

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Jeff Capri- Comedian Entertaining from Ship to Shore
Q: What has travel taught you about yourself, people and the world?
Travel has shown him that people can approach the same things differently, and that encountering other ways of life broadens his perspective. He believes people generally respond well when treated well.
Jeff Capri- Comedian Entertaining from Ship to Shore
Q: How did your military comedy tours change your thinking about America, its policies and the military?
At first he saw the tours mainly as a chance to travel and perform. In Iraq, he recognized that entertaining troops gave them a break from difficult circumstances, and meeting service members changed his perspective on their dedication and work.
Ian Beresford - Life on the Scotland Border`
Q: What do you think, you know, the places you've been and what you've seen and what you've learned, how has travel changed you as a person and what has it taught you?
Ian says work travel helped him gain confidence navigating unfamiliar places, even without speaking the language. He also says travel taught him that the world can feel closer and more accessible than it first seems.
Ian Beresford - Life on the Scotland Border`
Q: For growing up in a place like that, that's basically a border town. I mean, do you feel like you're kind of lost in between? Or do you feel a strong affinity for one or the other?
Ian says he identifies first as a Berwick local, then with Northumberland, and then as English. He describes the town's mixed identity through its accents, history and divided football loyalties.
Chloe Kelly - Traveling as a Transition To A New Life
Q: What keeps you motivated to continue traveling and writing while managing a transition?
Her motivation comes from living with joy, exploring new places, writing about her experiences, and planning a structured future that includes teaching and coaching to help others going through similar journeys.

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Holed into travel storytelling with a light, humorous lens, this show centers conversations with a rotating slate of travelers, writers, performers, and industry professionals. Episodes mix vivid travel tales, practical tips for navigating visas, safety and crisis moments, and behind-the-scenes looks at media, film, and adventure-based work. A standout throughline is the emphasis on real-world experiences, authentic voices, and the human side of crossing borders, devices, and cultures, often punctuated by humor and warmth. The format tends to favor personal narratives and practical wisdom gleaned from decades on the road, making it a good fit for listeners who crave inspiration, actionable travel know-how, and entertaining storytelling from... more

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Recent guests on Travel Tales include:

1. Jeff Capri
2. Ian Beresford
3. Chloe Kelly
4. Nicolas Poravas
5. Matthew Prior
6. Ryando Smithman
7. Ian Harris
8. Ron Placone

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