In this episode of American Miles, host Josh Colvin takes listeners on a journey through the world of treasure hunting with renowned treasure hunter and author W.C. Jameson. The conversation explores the allure of buried treasure, notable finds, and the ethics and risks involved in treasure hunting. The episode also features a road trip story by award-winning author John Drake Robinson and the song Trumpets from the artist Pennyfloater.

02:25 Trucker Andy

05:33 Storytelling: Beware the Alcatraz Reject

10:13 The Thrill of the Hunt: W.C. Jameson's Journey

19:32 Techniques and Tools of Treasure Hunting

29:10 The Ethics and Risks of Treasure Hunting

37:18 The Art of Treasure Hunting: Tips and Techniques

42:14 Writing and Storytelling: The Journey of an Author

44:02 Excerpt WC Jameson's Song "I Dug the Postholes"

45:40 The Good Badass Samaritan by John Drake Robinson

56:11 Song by Pennyfloater