Join host Cali Hughes and guest, Micah Parker, as the explore New Jersey. Micah provides step-by-step instructions of how to eat a New York style slice of pizza, a greater understanding of how accurate New Jersey stereotypes are, and what it was like to be in New Jersey during Hurricane Sandy. To connect with the show, visit Cali’s social media on Instagram: @cali_hughes

Join host Cali Hughes and guest, Grace O’Connell, as they travel with you across the Pacific Ocean (again!) to the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand! From the ex-pat experience of moving abroad to a unique and locals-only dish to the darker side of the tourism industry, Cali and Grace embrace the unique customs and tough aspects of Thai life. To connect with the show, visit Cali’s social media on Instagram: @cali_hughes

Join host Cali Hughes and native Hawaiian guest, John Nahruun, as they transport you across the Pacific Ocean to the islands of Hawaii! From the effects volcanoes have on health to the best Hawaiian dessert to the spiritual connection one has to an island, Cali and John laugh and get to the truth about what life really is like in paradise. To connect with the show, visit Cali’s social media on Instagram: @cali_hughes

Join Host Cali Hughes and Orlando-native, Grant Dunnavan, as they discuss what it is like to live near Disney World, the city of Orlando as a place outside of Disney, alligator sightings, and the aftermath of the tragic 2016 night club shooting. You’ll leave this episode hungry for Vietnamese pho and inspired by the resilience and compassion of Orlando’s residence. To respond to this episode or suggest future locations, connect with Cali on Instagram: @cali_hughes

THE FIRST EPISODE! Sans guest, explore host Cali Hughes’ hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. From debunking stereotypes to indulgent food to the pros and cons of that small town vibe, this episode will leave you wondering why you knew so little about this city before! Get X Marks the Spot updates and chat with Cali on Instagram: @cali_hughes SOURCES: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/st-louis-homicide-rate-in-2020-highest-in-50-years-with-262-killings/article_b3c323a7-bc38-55bc-812b-08990b0eb289.html. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/11/13/despite-recent-violence-chicago-far-from-u-s-murder-capital/. https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/01/food-history-1904-worlds-fair-st-louis.html.

Welcome to “X Marks the Spot!” Host Cali Hughes introduces the premise of the podcast.