Collected Possibilities
Welcome to Collected Possibilities, an Existential Explorer's Guide into the world of Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, Amusements, Arcades, and Attractions.
One day we're going to die, so let's make sure we're living our best life before then. Each week host Jason Heat and an ever changing roster of road trip partners channel the fear of mortality into motivation to explore a new amusement or attraction - from the odd and esoteric to the seeming but not quite so mundane - looking to inspire you to have an adventure of your own. Take a trip all across America, from the midway to the highway, the arcade to the concession stand, and listen in on some incredible conversations with fascinating guests.
Part travel guide, part prompt for existential exploration, all a celebration of the weird and wonderful experiences out there.
Life is a limited time opportunity. Make it memorable.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring GUEST HOST Brittany Truske, or "What Brings You Joy?"
It's an episode full of firsts. Our first time on the West Coast. And for the first time ever, Guest Host BRITTANY TRUSKE takes the reigns for a solo trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Ca…
One Year Anniversary, or "What Makes Life Worth Living?"
It's our One Year Anniversary super spectacular! To celebrate, we've asked as many Year One guests as possible to return and share their answer to the question "what makes life worth living?"
Along t…
GameOn Bar + Arcade with JB Anderson, or "We Also Break Down if We Don't Get Taken Care Of"
Attraction: GAMEON BAR + ARCADE (Barcade) Guest: JB ANDERSON (Pro Wrestler / Musician) Location: ANNAPOLIS, MD Theme: SOBRIETY, THERAPY, ADDICTION Existential Question of the Week: "WHAT MAKES A BETT…
@VR with Tjay Sykes, or "Trick Me Into Being Healthy"
Attraction: @VR (Virtual Reality Arcade) Guest: TJAY SYKES (Pro Wrestler) Location: FREDERICK, MD Existential Question of the Week: "HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEAR?" Featuring: JACOB CUNNINGHAM (Musician) &…
Glenstone with Ezzat Saleh Obaid, or "Maybe You Aren't Meant to Be Comfortable"
Our Main Event this week is a trip to the Glenstone Museum in North Potomac, MD with my friend EZZAT SALEH OBAID, a DC area based Photographer, Filmmaker, and Coffee Maker. We talk about the creation…
Love is Blind with Mike Valentyne, or "We Have No Natural Predators Other Than the Deep Existential Questions of Our Own Mortality"
The cure for your Valentine's Day hangover is here, and it's a signature blend of fun & fear: the Love is Blind themed horror pop up event at Laurel's House of Horrors. Joining us this week is show e…
Exit The Game: The Enchanted Forest with Tyler Herman (featuring Justin Herman), or "Getting Silver Feels Worse Than Getting Bronze"
It's our milestone Episode 50, and we're celebrating in style with the return of the OG: actor, writer, director, and Episode 1 guest TYLER HERMAN! And he's not coming alone, because he's bringing yo…
The International Spy Museum with Brittany Truske, or "I Feel Guilty All The Time"
Your mission, if you choose to accept it: infiltrate the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC and discover if the world of duplicity and espionage is as cool in real life as it seems on TV. But…
Candlepin Bowling at Norwood Sport Center with Bobby Shields, or "This Could Be The Best Thing Ever, I Dunno"
Welcome to Norwood Massachusetts, where we continue our ongoing "Talking to Pro Wrestlers in a Bowling Alley" series, but with a twist! Forget regular, boring old ten pin - Candlepin Bowling is a hyp…
Chuck E. Cheese with Cadence, or "Representing the Entirety of Childhood"
This is genuinely one of my favorite episodes, and I think it will be for you, too. The time has finally come time to pay visit to the OTHER House of Mouse, the Pizza Emporium of Rodentia, the Charli…
Beyond King Tut with Madee Key, or "The Quest for Immortality"
This week we travel back in time to learn the legend of The Boy King, the Pharoah Tutankhamun, as we visit Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. This one has it all: a story of life, death, and …
WinterFest at Kings Dominion with Phil Stamper, or "The Winter Theme Park Arms Race Is On"
Happy New Year! Here at Collected Possibilities, 2023 is officially the Year of the King - Kings Dominion! We got ourselves a season pass to one of the biggest attractions in Virginia, and throughout…
Interludes - Christmas, Cows, and Cocktails (with Miles Pell, All Natural Ashley, and Jordan Harriman)
Enjoy a special "Year End / The Host Has COVID" edition of Collected Possibilities, featuring never before heard stories and deleted scenes from adventures past! It's a trio of tales from times past …
A Christmas Nightmare with Kenton Stalder, or "Tell The Truth About Santa and Lie About Everything Else"
What happens when Spooky & Jolly decide to tag team it up? You get "A Christmas Nightmare," a special mash up attraction at Laurel's House of Horror. Prepare yourselves for both a festive Haunted Hou…
The Washingtonian's Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival with Jordan Harriman, or "The Art of Alcohol"
This week we ask the big question on everyone's lips - what does a sober boy do at The Whiskey Fest? It's simple - he brings a friend, serves as designated driver, and scarfs down Hors D'oeuvres! Whe…
Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights with Candice Bloch, or "Dream a Minute"
The Holiday Season continues as we're joined by the returning CANDICE BLOCH, Podcaster & Creator extraordinaire, for a visit to Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights in Vienna, VA! Promising a million s…
Pikeside Bowl with Professor Jakob Edwinn, or "I Would Hate to Hit My Stride and Nobody See It"
This week we continue in the grand Collected Possibilities tradition of talking to Professional Wrestlers in Bowling Alleys. The self described smartest man in wrestling, PROFESSOR JAKOB EDWINN, join…
Bull Run Festival of Lights with Elizabeth Partan, or "Is it Okay if I'm a Grinch?"
We're getting a jump start on the holiday season with the Bull Run Festival of Lights - a 2.5 mile trail of light displays and animatics, followed by a winter carnival. Health Science Specialist ELIZ…
DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival with Christie Opiekun, or "Maybe My Soul Is A Little Bit Dark"
We've got a new Foodie Festival in town, celebrating the dynamic duo of Coffee & Chocolate! These two mighty beans are having a party and we're all invited.
My Plus 1 happens to be the whip smart rob…
Laurel's House of Horror with David Pratt, or "No Touch, All Go"
We close out our first ever Spooky Season with a trip to Laurel's House of Horror, advertised as Maryland's largest indoor haunted house. Built inside of an abandoned movie theatre, we have high hope…