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Hosted by Mike May and friends · leisure · EN-US · 26 episodes
We have years of written and audio travel stories, made even more interesting traveling as a blind person with a guide dog. This history will be combined with interviews and stories from others, blind and sighted. "It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive."
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe have years of written and audio travel stories, made even more interesting traveling as a blind person with a guide dog. This history will be combined with interviews and stories from others, blind and sighted. "It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive."
Recent episodes include "S3E26 - Italy and No Barriers summits" (3 October 2026, 50 minutes), "S3E25 - Olympics and Inaugurations" (5 September 2026, 49 minutes), and "S2E24 - Mexico 2006-2026" (1 August 2026, 49 minutes).
The People Make the Places publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for The People Make the Places is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The People Make the Places requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The People Make the Places's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The People Make the Places are Travel Agencies & Tours. The People Make the Places has a leisure audience.
The People Make the Places is a leisure show with 26 episodes published.
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Episode #26
The People Make the Places, Mike May and Friends. Episode 26, October , 2026. Italy and the No Barriers summits over 30 years. This episode includes various trips to Italy from the 90s to Sicily this year. Erik...
Episode #25
The People Make the Places, Mike May and Friends. Season 3, Episode 25, September, 2026. Presidential inaugurations and Olympics. This episode tells the stories of my four White House visits and participation in seven...
Episode #24
Show Notes for Episode 24, August, 2026 Mexico 2006-2026 These are stories from the Sendero Blog plus new content from Gena and Santiago about our home in Bucerias Mexico. It is many people from past trips I think of...
Episode #22
<p>Show Notes for Episode 22, Maine, June 2026</p> <p>These are the Sendero WayFun 2005 stories written by five students followed by their audio reflections 21 years later as grown-ups with successful careers. Hear from...
Episode #21
<p>Show Notes for Episode 21, May 2026</p> <p>This episode draws from Mike May’s posts in the Sendero blog about New Zealand and Australia and the origins of accessible GPS. There are featured recordings of Jonathan...
Episode #20
<p>Episode 20 covers multiple trips to Costa Rica over 22 years, from the city, to the beach, to the rain forest, and the people who made the country special, from the beach to the rain forest, traveling with family and...
Episode #19
<p>In Episode 19 of the People Make the Places, Mike May and Friends, we hear stories of the Consumer Electronics Show since 1984 beginning with the revolutionary Laser Turntable from Finial Technology and the people...
Episode #18
<p>Episode 18 is a compilation of the presentations from blind travelers and industry professionals at the November 2025 Blind Travel Summit in Austin Texas. There are 40 voices telling travel stories and sharing travel...
Episode #17
<p>In Episode 17, my wife, Gena, her daughter Sarena and I explore in Europe with some side work stops for me. My work colleagues and friends were the highlights on this trip including Mike Busboom in Vienna who I...
Episode #16
<p>This is the story of the people and experiences in three places led by my fourth guide dog, Ambassador Josh including Brazil, San Juan Puerto Rico and Mexico. There is no anonymity when traveling with a beautiful...
Episode #15
<h1></h1> <p>This is the story of 75 years at the Enchanted Hills Camp in the Napa foothills including my 63 years as camper, staff donor and volunteer. It includes recordings of former camp director, OJ May, Judy...
Episode #14
<p>This compilation includes stories and actualities from Peru and Ecuador, restored vision from total blindness, the San Francisco Bay Area, Europe and Hawaii. </p> <p>The People Make the Places podcast shares the...
Episode #13
<h1></h1> <p>This highlights compilation includes stories and actualities from Europe, Chile, Ghana, Bali, Japan, Peru, Ecuador, Yugoslavia, NFL stars, Stevie Wonder, Robert Redford and more. The People Make the Places...
Episode #12
<p>Show Notes for episode 12, The People Who Make Hawaii special for Mike May and friends. This story begins in the 70s with my first trip to Hawaii and includes the friends we met over the ensuing 45 years. We...
Episode #11
<p>The people who made Europe special for Mike May and friends in 1988 and 2008, Spain, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. Join us for a 100 mile stroll on El Camino de Santiago in 2008 along with a 1988 trip from...
Episode #10
<h1></h1> <p>The People Make the Places, Mike May and Friends. Episode 10, Jerry Kuns and the people who embody the greater San Francisco area for me! Join us on Jose Can You See Blind Guided Walking Tours of San...
Episode #9
<h1></h1> <p>Show Notes for Episode 9. after being totally blind for 43 years, these are the people who enriched my life as a result of new vision surgeries This episode draws on key people’s voices from the 2001 award...
Episode #8
<h1></h1> <p>Show Notes for Episode 8, The people who define Peru and Ecuador for Mike May, April 2025 This episode includes original cassette recordings while exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Peru...
Episode #7
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>For Mike May, it is the people in Switzerland, Austria, Sarajevo and Chile that define skiing.</p> <p>Episode 7 is about 40 minutes in length. It includes original recordings from early...
Episode #6
<h1></h1> <p>Show Notes for The People Make the Places, S1 Episode 6, Singapore and Bali This episode is about 45 minutes in length. It includes recorded commentary, interactions with local children, a village dedicated...
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