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Wherever It Leads...

Wherever It Leads...

By: LUNASHARK
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 Wherever It Leads… dives deeper into marvelous locations around the world to expose the truth about the best each has to offer while attempting to understand the underlying challenges each faces. Learn more about the show: whereveritleadspod.com Often through themes specific to each destination, this new kind of travel show presents recommendations on major attractions and cuisine while exploring how destinations are affected by government systems, crime issues, workforce shortages, and sometimes even highlighting when the tourists themselves are the problem. Luna Shark is proud to welcome travelers, locals and journalists alike to get a better understanding of how visitors can make the most positive impact while staying. Each episode starts with background information, history of the place and any notable landmarks before we dive deeper... uncovering a better understanding of why guests love where they live or visit, what visitors should put on their must-do lists, any special language advice, and any tips to make a stay more enjoyable or suggestions to create a positive impact before departing. On Wherever It Leads… , Matney, Moses and a team of Journalists like Grace Hills, Sam Berlin, and other LUNASHARK contributors navigate conversations with local residents, tourism professionals and reporters who reveal what travel guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and contribute to leaving a positive mark on the places they visit. Wherever It Leads..., True Sunlight, Cup of Justice, Murdaugh Murders Podcast are distributed by the fwd. Network and the Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast is distributed as video podcasts on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. All are available wherever folks listen to podcasts. LUNASHARK is an industry-leading independent digital media company focused on producing high-quality audio and video content that makes the world a better place. Founded in 2021, the growing audio, video and membership platforms at Luna Shark have reached over 25 million viewers, listeners and members globally. Founders Mandy Matney and David Moses believe that our systems of justice are sacred, but not infallible. Our mission is to expose the truth wherever it leads, give voice to victims and get the story straight. lunasharkmedia.com @whereveritleadspodCopyright 2026, Luna Shark Productions, LLC
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  • Charleston: 'Where Rivers Meet at the Holy City' from Beauty to Brutality & Everything In Between

    Charleston: 'Where Rivers Meet at the Holy City' from Beauty to Brutality & Everything In Between
    Apr 2 2026
    We are excited to release a new kind of content at LUNASHARK... Pack your bags... and welcome to ⁠Charleston, South Carolina⁠—the 'Holy City' where church steeples pierce the sky and cobblestone streets whisper centuries of secrets. In this episode of Wherever It Leads…, host and LUNASHARK Producer ⁠David Moses⁠ takes you beyond the pastel houses and shrimp and grits to explore Charleston's story—the magnificent and the uncomfortable truths. From the hallowed halls of Mother Emanuel AME Church, to Fort Sumter's cannons and how the Gullah Geechee people preserved West African traditions against impossible odds. ⁠SALT Training Fitness App⁠ Founder ⁠Jenny Fisher⁠joins David and journalist ⁠Mandy Matney⁠ to share her favorite local spots and experiences, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and engaging with the city's history. We’re also touching on Charleston's challenges, including gentrification, traffic, and flooding, and how visitors can positively impact the community by shopping locally and respecting cultural traditions. Charleston is a city where beauty and brutality intertwine, where church bells toll for the Emanuel Nine, and where every brick holds a story demanding to be heard. Dive Deeper With Maps & Images On ⁠lunasharkmedia.com⁠: ⁠lunasharkmedia.com/wherever-it-leads-charleston⁠ Episode Links ⁠Learn How You Can Get Salty With Jenny Fisher⁠ ⁠⁠⁠International African American Museum⁠ ⁠Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor⁠ ⁠Mother Emanuel AME Church⁠ ⁠The Bench by the Road Project - Toni Morrison Society⁠ ⁠Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim⁠ ⁠The Pink House On The Battery⁠ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email members@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: ⁠Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod⁠ ⁠youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia⁠ ⁠tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia ⁠⁠instagram.com/moseswanders ⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠ ⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com ⁠⁠Instagram.com/mandy_matney⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/elizfarrell⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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