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Episode 126

Ever walked into a hotel lobby and felt a strange sense of déjà vu?
Maybe it’s the chandeliers, the marble floors… or the feeling you’ve seen this place before, like in a movie, a show, or even a Taylor Swift video. In Los Angeles, some hotels don’t just host guests, they host entire worlds.

In this week’s episode, we check into some of LA’s most cinematic hotels to uncover how these iconic spaces became part of Hollywood’s story — from early Academy Awards banquets to modern music videos and everything in between.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Hollywood Roosevelt, where the first Oscars were held, and Marilyn Monroe found her first modeling job.
• The Chateau Marmont is Hollywood’s most secretive hideaway and the setting for countless whispered legends.
• The Hotel Figueroa, built by women, for women — now a showcase for LA’s artistic reinvention.
• The Langham Huntington, Pasadena’s elegant chameleon, transforms into locations around the world on screen.
• The Millennium Biltmore, a cinematic icon that’s hosted Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink, The Dark Knight Rises, and Taylor Swift’s “Delicate.”

From golden-age glamour to modern pop culture, these hotels reveal how Los Angeles continues to reinvent itself — one film, one guest, and one unforgettable stay at a time.

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Episode 125

Would you explore a town where the residents left long ago — but the spirits never did?

This week on Pop Culture Passport, we're taking a road trip through America’s eeriest and most intriguing ghost towns. These aren’t just abandoned buildings and dusty streets — they’re places where legends still echo, and the past feels just a little too close.

In this episode, I’ll take you to 8 ghost towns with fascinating backstories, haunted legends, and quirky revivals. From forgotten mining camps to fully restored roadside attractions, each stop offers a different kind of spooky magic.

If you're a fan of the eerie, the historical, or the just plain weird — this one's for you.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Bodie, CA
• Rhyolite, NV
• Centralia, PA
• Jerome, AZ
• Bannack, MT
• St. Elmo, CO
• Terlingua, TX
• Calico, CA

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Episode 124

What if you could walk into a room filled with real props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes treasures from The X-Files?

In this episode, I interview Kelly and Jim, the dedicated collectors and co-founders of the X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga Springs, NY, the only museum in the world solely focused on the groundbreaking series.

This episode dives deep into fandom, preservation, and the personal stories behind one of TV’s most iconic shows.In this episode, you'll hear:

• How a binder of trading cards launched a lifelong mission to preserve The X-Files
• The museum’s journey from private collection to public space
• What it takes to verify and acquire authentic, screen-used items
• The emotional connection fans have when they step inside
• Kelly and Jim’s favorite finds and holy grail dream pieces

If you’re a believer, you don’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at how two fans built a world-class tribute to The X-Files legacy.

You ready? Let’s roam.

More info on the blog.

Visit the museum or take a virtual tour: https://xfilespreservationcollection.com/

Watch interviews with cast and crew on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@XFilesMuseum

Follow them on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xfiles_museum/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XFP1013

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