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All-American Ruins
abandoned
The All-American Ruins Podcast
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, abandoned asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing.🎧 Official Selection: On-Air Fest (2023), MN WebFest (2024), NJ Web Fest (2024), Prix Marulic (2024),...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 97 ratings
The quality of the sound design in these stories is next level… really incredible work. And the writing is so good, I feel transported by every episode. Really excellent show
whatisthisplace via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/01/24
A little over dramatic
I found this for the letchworth village episode. I grew up and still live in the area and know many people who worked there. His history is basically correct with one large error: As a good friend of mine who worked there put it “Letchworth was never a psychiatric facility… it was a facilityfor...Read full review »
JRP61 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/01/24
As a professional podcaster of over a decade, I’m always looking for awesome shows to get lost in and enjoy. How lucky I am that one of my favorite shows, Atlas Obscura, took the time to feature “abandoned: An All-American Ruins Podcast” on their show and recommend it to their listeners. Blake...Read full review »
Nurse Keith via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/24
Recent Episodes
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, All-American Ruins lost its biggest fan, and host Blake Pfeil lost his greatest urbex buddy: Julie Novak. In this special re-release of season 2, episode 4, “Julie is a Homo[wack],” join Blake for this audio memorial of a beloved community leader, queer mentor, and...
Published 09/07/24
In this special bonus episode, Blake returns to the abandoned Nevele Grande Hotel where he says goodbye to one of his All-American Ruins muses, Shelley Duvall. To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.htmlTo learn more, visit:...
Published 07/18/24
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