Rhythm & Roam with Benefsheh, Paul, & Trecia

Cultural IQ | The Secret to Meaningful Travel

Cultural IQ | The Secret to Meaningful Travel

Air Date: May 13, 2026 In this episode, we sit down with Renae Ninneman, founder of Going Beyond Tourism and CulturalQ, to explore what it really means to develop cultural intelligence (CQ). We go beyond surface-level awareness to unpack how CQ shapes how we travel, connect, and show up in diverse s...

Making Waves A Journey Around the Globe

Making Waves A Journey Around the Globe

Air Date: April 30, 2026 What does it really take to sell everything, leave land behind, and sail across the world? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, we sit down with author and world traveler Alison Gieschen, who made the bold decision to walk away from conventional life and embrace full-ti...

From Tourist to Traveler: Traveling Deeper

From Tourist to Traveler: Traveling Deeper

Air Date: April 16, 2026 From tourist to traveler: in this travel podcast episode of Rhythm & Roam, Benef, Paul, & Trecia sit down with Dan and Mikkel to explore slow travel, cultural immersion, and purpose‑driven journeys that go beyond basic tourism. Join us as we dig into how history, storytellin...

Gas, Grit, and Border Crossings: The Ride of a Lifetime

Gas, Grit, and Border Crossings: The Ride of a Lifetime

Air Date: April 2, 2026 This episode is for every dreamer who ever asked, "What if I just kept driving?" We sit down with a traveler who did exactly that—driving solo from Los Angeles to Panama through Mexico, Central America, and a few unexpected roadblocks along the way (literally). He opens up ab...

Rhythm & Roam Trips | Launching Tuesday

Rhythm & Roam Trips | Launching Tuesday

💫Rhythm & Roam Trips ☆ Launching Tuesday, March 31st From the creators of Rhythm & Roam Podcast. An app for you where we create detailed itineraries with your specific recommendations, then you book your accommodations, activities, and flights through whichever site you prefer. Get Planning! 🌐 Vis...

When DNA Becomes A Map: Fula Roots & African Ancestry

When DNA Becomes A Map: Fula Roots & African Ancestry

Air Date: March 19, 2026 In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, co-hosts Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Queen Michele, Founder of the Fula History & Genealogy Society of America, to explore her remarkable journey tracing her maternal lineage to the Fula people of Guinea-Bissau through Afri...

USAID Unfunded: The Quiet Crisis

USAID Unfunded: The Quiet Crisis

Air Date March 5, 2026 Rhythm & Roam goes behind the headlines to uncover what happens when a cornerstone of global development, USAID, loses its funding. Our guest, Julie, a former director, shares firsthand what the shutdown means for the communities, programs, and people who relied on America's a...

the rise of uk r&b  a podcast discussion rhythm & roam w  benef, paul, & Trecia 5min   Copy

the rise of uk r&b a podcast discussion rhythm & roam w benef, paul, & Trecia 5min Copy

The significant influence of England on contemporary R&B and soul music. How artists from London are shaping the genre, highlighting new trends and favorite artists who are redefining rhythm and blues. -------------------------------- 🎧Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite streaming a...

The R&B Artist That Outperformed The Beatles Overseas

The R&B Artist That Outperformed The Beatles Overseas

We explore the global appeal of R&B music, highlighting an interesting comparison between Frankie Beverly and Maze's success in the U.K. and The Beatles. ------------------------------------ 🎧Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite streaming app! 🌍 Follow @RhythmRoamBPT on Instagram & ...

The R&B Phenomenon Nobody's Talking About

The R&B Phenomenon Nobody's Talking About

We highlight how the R&B genre, deeply rooted in soul music and black culture, often resonates more profoundly with international audiences. -------------------------------- 🎧Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite streaming app! 🌍 Follow @RhythmRoamBPT on Instagram & Facebook for more...