The Cluster Cast

The Cluster Cast - Pandemic Travel

The world shut down a few months ago, but weirdly we found ourselves on planes, in hotels, and visiting rest stops in the midst of it. In this first ever guest episode Anna & Scott along with their friends Eric & Emily discuss what it was like to travel during the 'Rona. We share our own experiences and risk assessments and what prospective travelers can anticipate as they re-enter the world of travel.

The Cluster Cast - Farewell PNW

Planning a visit to the Pacific Northwest?  Anna and Scott share their favorite places from when they lived there.

The Cluster Cast - The other side of the Mic

Happy Birthday, little podcast!  To celebrate, we compiled your suggestions and questions into a "This American Life" style episode

The Cluster Cast - Arizona because of the 'Rona

So your "brag-alicious" trip to the Maldives was cancelled.  Now What?  A road trip you'll pretend to be excited about?  Most Likely.  In this episode Anna and Scott talk about how to make the best of your second best when visiting the American Southwest.

The Cluster Cast - Cathart

Grief, loss, failure, and catharsis.  This episode, Anna and Scott dive into their personal experiences of mourning the loss of normalcy after some major life events and how "achieving your dreams" isn't always awesome.

The Cluster Cast - The COVID-19 Quarantine Special

That awkward moment when your regular life turns out to be everyone's "social distancing nightmare".  Here is how we manage working and educating from home on the regular, and how you can survive it too.  Also, wash your hands!

The Cluster Cast - Lost Luggage and Emotional Baggage

You don't think it will happen to you...and then it does.  The airline loses your luggage and you are stuck in a wintry Europe with nothing but a coloring book and a tube of chap stick.  Here is how you survive.

The Cluster Cast - Greece is the word

Beaches, and temples, and good food - oh my.  Greece is AMAZING.  Getting there?  Not so much.  Anna and Scott break down the logistics of their trip so you don't have to.

The Cluster Cast - In Sickness and in Health

So your kid will inevitably lick the window of the London Underground and you will get sick.  That is just how it goes.  This is how we cope.

The Cluster Cast - Flying with kids

May the odds be ever in your favor.  Flying with kids: it's rough.  You will sweat.  You will cry.  You will be covered in cracker crumbs.  You WILL survive.