All-American Ruins

Sometimes, an abandoned space can summon a ghost – or maybe it’s just a figment of the imagination.

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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, the show asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing. Winner: Ambie Award (2025 - Best DIY Podcast), Signal Awards (2024 & 2025 - Best Experimental Podcast; 2026 - Best Live Recording), Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival (Best Podcast), Bushwick Film Festival (Best Podcast), CineHealth Media Festival (Best Podcast), Sydney Web Fest Michael Ajakwe Award for Innovation (2025) Nominee: UK Press Gazette Future of Media Awards (2024, 2025, 2026 - Regional Podcast of the Year), Ambie Awards (2024 - Best Indie Podcast, 2026 - Best DIY Podcast), Associations for International Broadcasters (2026 - Most Innovative Audio Production) To learn more, visit www.allamericanruins.com.

Venue

Podcast apps

Start date

January 4th, 2024

End date

November 11th, 2027

Audience Role

Listener

Ages: All ages

Content Advisories

• Themes around death
• Use of headphones
• Spooky themes
• Use of binaural sound
• No sexual content

Interaction Advisories

• No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

• Event is wheelchair accessible
• No mobility advisories

Tags

Binaural Sound
Podcast
Spooky

About All-American Ruins

All-American Ruins guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating my experiences exploring abandoned spaces. Along the way, I ask questions about society and culture while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations for healing.