Roadtrip Nation
The 6th season finds 2 teams of young people heading halfway across the world to help discover their own roads in life. Ray, Fawna, and Allison, 3 Americans, journey to New Zealand, where they spend 4 weeks traveling in a camper van, interviewing New Zealanders from all walks of life. Meanwhile, 3 Australians - Camilla, Mariana, and Su-Yin - travel to the United States and meet up with inspirational Americans on a 6-week RV journey.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Episode #607
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
In Santa Fe, the team interviews Celine Cousteau, filmmaker and granddaughter of famed explorer Jacques Cousteau. They then drive into West Texas and visit with Doug Baum, owner of Texas Camel Corps. Driving east to Austin, they interview Terry Lickona, producer of the television program Austin City Limits and finish up their tour of Texas in Houston where they talk with blogger and author Gwendolyn Zepeda.
Channels and Airdates:
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 -- 2:00 pm
Episode #608
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
The team heads north to Chicago and interview chef Homaru Cantu and go to a White Sox baseball game - a first for this team of Australians. They then drive to Cleveland and interview Terry Stewart, President of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The team then drives east to New York City to visit with tattoo artist Eli Quinters and pianist and tae kwon do champion Elaine Kwon.
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Episode #609
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
Still in New York City, the team interviews Roger Thomas, a capella musical director and musician. Arriving in Boston, the team visits inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil before driving on to Portland, Maine, their last stop. In Maine, they interview sailor Bruce Schwab, who is the first American to complete the round-the-world Vendee Globe Race. Wrapping up their roadtrip, the team reflects on 6 weeks of eye-opening and life-changing experiences and prepare to head back to Australia to define their own roads in life.
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Episode #601
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
Three young Americans fly to New Zealand to embark on a four-week roadtrip on the other side of the world. Meeting up in Los Angeles, Ray, Fawna, and Allison fly to Auckland. Upon arrival, they paint their RV home and experience the challenge of driving on the other side of the road. Soon, they head out for their first interview with adventurer and mountain climber Peter Hillary. They then meet up with fashion designer Trelise Cooper and hip-hop and graffiti artist DLT.
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Episode #606
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
The RV breaks down as the team heads from Los Angeles to San Francisco before they interview Thomas Nazario, law professor and children's rights activist. They then go to Golden Gate Park to talk with David Miles, Jr., the "godfather of skating." Driving east into Utah, they visit the Great Salt Lake and talk with David and Sandy Jensen, theater owners. The team pushes on to New Mexico and meets up with Christina Heyniger, an adventure tourism consultant.
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Episode #602
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
The team visits a Maori museum and chef Kate Fay before interviewing dub and hip-hop musician Tiki Taane. Driving on to Coromandel, the team interviews Barry Brickell, potter and railway engineer, and horse trainer Tina Fagan. Finally, they head to Gisborne, where they spend time with Geoff and Nicola Wright, organic winemakers.
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Episode #603
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVPG
After a Zorbing adventure the team are at the halfway point of their roadtrip. In Rotorua, they meet with Doug Tamaki, local personality John "Bertie" Cocking, and political blogger David Farrar. After a ferry ride to the South Island, the team meets with mountaineer Mark Ingalls. They head to Christchurch where they talk with Robin Judkins, an artist, author, and creator of adventure racing events.






