Passport Podcast

At age 11, Keith Breitbach delivered newspapers through the quiet streets of Dubuque, Iowa, past freshly built homes, union workers, and a corner where men waited each morning for the yellow bus to the John Deere plant...

In this episode of the Passport Podcast, host Keith Breitbach delves into the powerful teachings of key figures in the New Thought movement. Discover how these insights on positive thinking and the mind's potential...

In this dynamic episode, we reconnect with Max Lockwood on the bustling streets of New York City. Max brings us the latest updates on tourism, economic activity, and the political climate, all while sharing insights...

In this episode, we sit down with Max Lockwood, a New York City-based writer and social commentator whose thought-provoking insights are featured on his popular Substack newsletter, "America is." Max takes us on a...

In episode 17, I make a trip back to my hometown of Dubuque, Iowa where I meet up with urban farming pioneer Mike Muench. Mike and his wife Leslie are on a mission to create a community around food - from growing it to...

Passport Podcast host Keith Breitbach talks with Author John W. Law about his book chronicling the exploits and adventures of San Francisco's avant-guard Cacophony Society and Suicide Club. One of the original creators...

San Francisco native SK Morton talks about his Lousy Walking Tour and provides a fun perspective on discovering the city on foot. Have you ever done a walking tour? Well, San Francisco is one of the most walkable cities...

The Route 66 road trip continues with a stopover in Winslow, Arizona where I visit the roadside attraction inspired by the Eagles tune Take it Easy. It's funny how one little line in a song can lead people to the tiny...

In Episode 13, we proceed along Route 66 from Oklahoma to New Mexico where I meet up with two wonderful friends, Deb Haaland and Juan Sanchez. Listen as Deb and Juan share their heritage and culture along with...

A week ago I was passing by the Caffe Triest in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood when I ran into my friend Franny Renoir. You may recall Fanny's insightful interview from Episode 6: The Road to Enlightenment...

There I am out on Route 66 having just stepped out of the Roger Miller Museum in Erick, Oklahoma. As I went to get into my car, I scanned the main strip in town and surveyed it to see what else this tiny village had to...

It's been quite awhile since I've taken a fun and extended road trip. With gas prices falling to affordable prices, it was time to hit the highway and see who I could meet along the way. I first flew to Oklahoma City to...

Episode 10 makes me think of that well-worn Chinese proverb - The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step. Pilgrim's Tale features a recent conversation with author, travel writer and Pilgrim Brandon Wilson . I...

In episode 9 we talk with San Francisco Artist, Author, and World Traveler Nancy Calef. Nancy tells us that she's been looking for the "stepping stones" along the way, and it's provided her with a rich life of creating...

In Episode 8, we meet my free-spirited friend & peaceful warrior Jimmy Young for a conversation about his very personal spiritual journey. In this show, Jimmie takes us down a path lined with curiosity and connections...