Roadtrip Nation began in 2001 as an idea Mike, Nathan, Brian and Amanda, four friends fresh out of college, formed when they were not sure what to do with their lives. Initially, the scope of the plan was relatively small – climb aboard an old RV, paint it green, and traverse the country with the purpose of interviewing people who inspired them by living lives that centered around what was meaningful to them. Along the way, the four realized that the conversations they were having on the road could not remain within the confines of their own RV, but held relevancy that could be shared with a world that was losing the know-how of living lives that pulse on personal passion rather than someone else’s expectations.
The original Roadtrip was a learning process for the whole team. With no experience driving an RV or handling a video camera and no contacts for setting up interviews, the friends relied on perseverance, dedication to making the road-trip work, and their genuine belief in wanting to find their
Emmy Award-winning actor John McGivern explores what it's like to live, work and play in 13 different communities in Wisconsin. He will talk to employers, residents and “enjoyers” of these neighborhoods. What he finds is that they are all different - and all the same. John Gurda, local history expert, reveals the past of the featured community and maps out the boundaries so you’ll know where to go if you want to do your own exploring.
Leading Welsh architect Jonathan Adams sets off across America to explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces and the Welsh roots that shaped both his life and signature designs. Throughout his seven-decade career, Frank Lloyd Wright built over five hundred buildings and changed the face of modern architecture.
Oregon is one of the largest states in the United States by landmass. Most of that area is remote and rugged. Even after 25 years exploring every corner of the state, Oregon Field Guide continues to discover gems of stunning beauty that people rarely see. Our award-winning photographer go further, climb higher and dive deeper to capture out-of-the-way inspiring vista, revealing a side of Oregon the world doesn't know exists.
OREGON REVEALED invites you to take in Oregon's hidden treasures and discover new places to explore. With minimal narration, OREGON REVEALED lets nature do the talking.
Texas Monthly Talks was a thirty-minute interview show on public television networks across the state of Texas hosted by Evan Smith, then Editor Emeritus of Texas Monthly magazine. Produced by Dateline NBC veteran Lynn Boswell, the show addressed contemporary issues in Texas politics, business and culture. Premiering in February 2003, the show was an original production of KLRU-TV, the PBS station serving Austin and Central Texas. In 2010 the series was succeeded by Overheard, with the same format, host and producer; the renaming was necessary because Smith had resigned his position at the magazine and had become Editor in Chief of the Texas Tribune.
On Texas Monthly Talks Smith regularly interviewed public figures from Austin and around Texas, such as Bill Powers, the president of the University of Texas at Austin, mayors Bill White of Houston, Tom Leppert of Dallas, and Texas Governor Rick Perry. His guests also included notables in national politics, such as presidential candidates Howard Dean, John Kerry, Bill
Stories shared on this site are part of a national storytelling project. These stories are woven into the American Portrait docuseries & TV specials, airing on PBS member stations across the country.
The Rundown is the now defunct evening national network news broadcast of ABS-CBN News Channel in the Philippines. It is aired Monday to Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. It aired its final episode on October 7, 2011.
Across Indiana is a weekly 30 minute long television program which covers places, people, history and culture across Indiana.
Hosted by Michael Atwood, Across Indiana is a regional Emmy winning program originating on WFYI TV 20 in Indianapolis. The producer is Jim Simmons. The executive producer is Clayton Taylor. It was originally produced and directed by Dave Stoelk, who is no longer with the program. Many of the most popular Across Indiana stories were shot by Chief Videographer Tim R. Swartz. It premiered in 1989.
The theme music was written and recorded by Emmy-winning artist Tim Brickley.
In 1998 a book of recipes from the Hoosier state was released called Recipes From Across Indiana: The Best of Heartland Cooking edited by Sheila Sampson.