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
The National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center with Ami Newman-Paul, or "This Planet is Large Enough That I Already Feel Infinitesimally Small"
This week we explore two hangars worth of military aviation vehicles, outer space exploration, and questioning our place in the universe at the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center!
AMI …
The Maryland State Fair with Christian Sullivan, or "How to Save a Life"
Two Maryland boys go to the State Fair as Technical Director and Performer CHRISTIAN SULLIVAN joins the show for an afternoon of food, fun, and first aid.
This episode is wild, with Christian showing…
BONUS EPISODE - Interlude with Megan Reichelt, or "Why Not Both?"
Our very first Bonus Episode, featuring actor, librarian, combat artist (and Episode 14 guest) MEGAN REICHELT!
Megan shares what she describes as her bisexual journey; taking us through the process o…
Maryland Iron Festival with Megan Reichelt, or "A Decade of Transformation"
In quite literally our most metal episode yet, badass librarian and combat artist MEGAN REICHELT joins us for the Maryland Iron Festival!
We talk all about the nature of attraction, our relationship …
Westfield Wheaton Mall Carnival with Mike Valentyne, or "I Had Hoped For More"
Do you believe in Centrifugal Force?
We'll make a believer out of you as we spend the day at the carnival with the founder and promoter of Fury Pro Wrestling, our editor, and the most romantic man in…
Secret Pinball Parlor in MOM's Organic Market with Adam Winer, or "This is an Opportunity for Magic"
How many grocery stores are out there with a hidden room just beyond the freezer section, a room filled with new and antique pinball machines all ready for you to play if you can only find them? At …
The Mansion on O Street with Jacob Cunningham, or "You Are Encouraged to Get Lost to Eventually Find Yourself Again"
Secret doors, hidden rooms, a mansion that's also a hotel where literally everything is on sale to take home with you? It's time to visit the Mansion on O Street and become characters in the young ad…
Lewistown Lanes with Matt "TRK" Silks, or "We Can Shine This Place Up"
Gaithersburg Miniature Golf with Zia Hassan, or "A Curious and Open Mind"
Lexicon Lane at Planet Word with Candice Bloch, or "The Word of the Day is Hubris"
Does getting older really make you wiser, or just overconfident?
That's the question at the heart of our journey to Lexicon Lane, a word sleuthing experience at the language focused Planet Word museu…
Summit Point CycleFest with Joseph Musumeci, or "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Spectating"
Hop in the car and take a road trip to Summit Point Motor Sports Park in West Virginia with our guest this week, JOSEPH MUSUMECI. Joseph is a Set & Lighting Designer in the DC area, an Educator, and …
Funland Rehoboth with Brittany Truske, or "Training My Body To Be A Factory For Fun"
How badly can a children's amusement park kick a grown man's ass?
Let's find out.
Spend a day at the beach with our absolutely delightful special guest BRITTANY TRUSKE - a pottery enthusiast, subcon…
Upton Hill Regional Park Mini Golf with David Phelps, or "The Pleasure of Consistency"
Can we overcome the adversity of moisture long enough to whack some balls into tiny holes? That's the question facing our intrepid explorers today, as unexpected rain threatens to throw the entire ep…
Chill Axes with John Ozkirbas, or "The Zen of Physical Exertion"
How does it feel to throw steel like a suburban god? Once and future Space Lawyer JOHN OZKIRBAS joins Jason for a day of flinging hatchets for fun as they attempt to answer the age old question - is …
The Big Dill with Sarah Davis, or "An Act of Preservation, a Team Up with Death"
The Big Dill is the self proclaimed "World's Largest Pickle Party." SARAH DAVIS is a badass librarian, foodie, and pickle enthusiast. The recipe was obvious - we had to go. But is this unique mix of …
Escapology: Arizona Shoot Out with Logan Easton Laroux, or Why We Have To Capture These Outlaws in 5 Paragraphs Or Less
This week Professional Wrestler and Champion of the 1% LOGAN EASTON LaROUX encounters a brand new opponent, as he takes on an Escape Room for the very first time! Can the boys decide on a team time, …
Dave & Busters with Tyler Herman, or The Privilege of Experience
On our very first episode of Collected Possibilities, Jason is joined by actor, director, writer, and educator Tyler Herman for a trip to Dave & Busters!
The seeming mundanity of the casino-esque arc…