Hidden America with Jonah Ray

Season 22016

A travel show fronted by our intrepid host, Jonah Ray, where the places are real, but the people aren't. America's Never Been Citier...

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9 Episodes

E01 Boston: Where the Past Is the Present

This week, Jonah travels to Boston, where America's past exists within the now. He explores the rich history of his family tree and their place in colonial times. Jonah also spends time with locals to talk sports, oysters and Boston's most legendary and reclusive comedian.

June 2, 2016

E02 Chicago: The Second Best City

They call it the Second City and Jonah's here to find out why. He digs into Chicago's vast history of corruption as it relates to politics. It's historical relevance to the Prohibition Era party scene. As well as taking in the city's famous improv theaters, bars and nightlife.

June 9, 2016

E03 Seattle: Breaking Through The Gray

Jonah travels to Seattle, where he realizes the residents of the Pacific Northwest have a difficult time dealing with year round gloominess. He explores what the people here do to find happiness, be it music, sports, or running a café dedicated to your favorite TV show.

June 16, 2016

E04 San Francisco: Where Culture Is Countered

Jonah takes in the epicenter of counter-culture. Renting a room in the heart of the city from a hip, young couple gives him an instant entrée into the city’s unique spectrum of indulgence. Be it the remnants of the hippy scene, the vibrant wine culture, or a 2nd generation vegan chef, this truly is a city of diverse interests.

June 23, 2016

E05 New Orleans: Authenticity In The Big Easy

Jonah heads down the Mississippi River to the Jewel of Gulf, New Orleans. He learns about the major impact that Mardi Gras has on the city and its inhabitants. Also, he spends time with the locals and discovers more about the devastating effects Hurricane Katrina. All, of course, while taking in the music, the food, and the smells.

June 30, 2016

E06 Los Angeles: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

This week, Jonah shows off the city he’s called home for the past 15 years. He aims to prove that the lady known as Los Angeles is one of the most misunderstood of cities. By exploring the city’s rich history, culture, diverse neighborhoods and parks, he hopes to prove people wrong. Beaches, Tacos, and Cinema are only a fraction of what make this place great.

July 7, 2016

E07 Denver: You Can't Go Home Again

Jonah goes back to where he became a man, Denver. The mountain town where Jonah went to college. He reconnects with an old friend who runs a successful, legal weed shop while staying at Denver’s most haunted hotel. Music, Drinking on bikes, and old friends? It’s good to be back home.

July 14, 2016

E08 Atlanta: Past, Present, Living And Dead

Jonah heads to Atlanta, the capital city of the south. Here, he explores the city’s fascination with death throughout history – dating all the way back to the Civil War and up until modern times with zombies and a unique point of view on gun culture. Jonah also grabs southern cooking with an Olympic legend and indulges in some Ethiopian cuisine.

July 21, 2016

E09 Austin: End Of The Road

Jonah’s last stop of the tour is Austin, Texas. His favorite city in the union. Jonah sees a different and unexpected side of the city’s popular “Keep Austin Weird” mantra. But, this wouldn’t be a trip to Austin without eating BBQ, Shooting Guns, and hanging with some biker gangs. All roads have led Jonah to this…

July 28, 2016

Hidden America with Jonah Ray

E01 Boston: Where the Past Is the Present

E02 Chicago: The Second Best City

E03 Seattle: Breaking Through The Gray

E04 San Francisco: Where Culture Is Countered

E05 New Orleans: Authenticity In The Big Easy

E06 Los Angeles: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

E07 Denver: You Can't Go Home Again

E08 Atlanta: Past, Present, Living And Dead

E09 Austin: End Of The Road

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E01 Boston: Where the Past Is the Present

E02 Chicago: The Second Best City

E03 Seattle: Breaking Through The Gray

E04 San Francisco: Where Culture Is Countered

E05 New Orleans: Authenticity In The Big Easy

E06 Los Angeles: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

E07 Denver: You Can't Go Home Again

E08 Atlanta: Past, Present, Living And Dead

E09 Austin: End Of The Road