Buggies and Umphreys McGee

We drive the Driftless after a late night with Umphrey’s McGee and let the road pull old stories loose, from bike crashes and basement slot cars to a wild cat named George and the quiet joy of becoming a grandparent. Along the way, Amish buggies, Frank Lloyd Wright, and the honest comfort of unpolished podcasts set the rhythm.• festival glow at a grass amphitheater with Umphrey’s McGee• why the Driftless landscape feels different and holds sound• Hillsboro Brewing, Taliesin, and car-camping culture• curiosity about Amish craft, parts, and Sunday routines• the new cadence of grandparenthood and re-learning care• bike freedom, concrete gutters, and gravel-pit adventures• basement ping-pong, slot cars, and an orange VW dream• George the cat’s wild streak and what he taught us• walkie-talkies, voice as company, and low‑polish podcastsSend us Fan MailSupport the show