Wherever It Leads ...
Expose the Truth About the World's Best Destinations
Not every journey needs a map, but every destination has a story worth hearing.
Wherever It Leads … takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of the world’s most captivating places. This isn’t about where to eat or what to see. It’s about understanding a place through the voices of those who call it home.
Hosted by Mandy Matney and David Moses, each episode brings you hour-long conversations with local residents and community members who know their cities and regions intimately. Mandy and David guide these deep-dives with curiosity and care, asking the questions that matter: What makes this place tick? What do visitors often miss? How can your presence leave it better than you found it?
Through immersive and authentic dialogue, we create a sonic passport to destinations around the globe, one that respects the communities we explore and empowers you to travel with intention. You’ll discover not just what a place looks like, but what it feels like to truly be there.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply curious about the world, Wherever It Leads … offers a more thoughtful way to discover what’s out there. Because the best trips aren’t just about where you go: they’re about how you show up when you get there.
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Wherever It Leads … episodes are currently available to LUNASHARK Premium Members.
Public episodes launching March 18, 2026!
Explore the Journey
Every episode of Wherever It Leads … takes you somewhere new. Use our master map below to explore the destinations we’ve covered, discover the communities we’ve connected with, and find the places that spark your curiosity.
Click on any location to dive into that episode and hear the stories that bring it to life.
Latest Destinations
Wherever It Leads… Jamaica
Jamaica: The Island That Rewired the World Close your eyes for a second. Imagine standing on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The water below isn't just blue — it's electric turquoise, so vivid it almost hurts. The salt air hits your face. From somewhere behind...
Wherever It Leads… Scotland
When Bagpipes Make You Cry: A Deep Dive Into Scotland's Soul If the sound of bagpipes makes you tear up, or if you've ever felt an inexplicable pull toward misty highlands and ancient castles, this episode is for you. "There’s nothing like the peace found in Scottish...
Wherever It Leads… Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina: Where Beauty Meets Brutal Honesty Pastel houses line cobblestone streets, church steeples pierce the Southern sky, and the Ashley and Cooper rivers cradle a peninsula where three centuries of American history, triumphant and tragic, lives...
Meet Your Hosts
Mandy Matney
Mandy Matney is an investigative journalist, best-selling author, and #1 globally-ranked podcaster who believes the best stories come from asking hard questions and listening to the people who live them.
As CEO of LUNASHARK Media and co-host of Wherever It Leads … , Mandy brings her investigative instincts to the world of travel journalism: seeking authentic voices, challenging surface-level narratives, and uncovering what destinations are really like beyond the tourism brochures. Her approach is grounded in respect for the communities she visits, the stories they share, and the impact travelers can have when they show up thoughtfully.
Mandy is also the author of “Blood on Their Hands” and creator of acclaimed podcasts including Murdaugh Murders Podcast, True Sunlight Podcast, and Cup of Justice. Her personal brand of active journalism is supported by thousands of LUNASHARK Premium Members who believe in giving voice to those who deserve to be heard and seeking the truth—wherever it leads.
On Wherever It Leads … , Mandy explores destinations with the same curiosity and integrity that have defined her career: What’s the real story here? Who should we be listening to? And how can we do better as travelers and global citizens?
David Moses
David believes in seeking out authentic stories and the people who live them every day.
With a background in Public Relations, marketing, and advertising, David produces each episode of Wherever It Leads … , crafting immersive audio experiences that transport listeners to places they’ve never been. He leads production, operations, and growth strategy for LUNASHARK Media, partnering with a team of talented experts and engineers to bring each destination to life through sound.
David’s approach to travel journalism mirrors his investigative roots: ask better questions, listen deeply, and let the people who know a place best tell its story. On Wherever It Leads … , he co-hosts alongside Mandy, guiding conversations with local residents and journalists who reveal what guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and make a positive impact.
Whether he’s recording the sounds of a bustling street market or interviewing someone about their hometown’s hidden gems, David’s goal is the same: to help listeners understand not just where to go, but how to show up with intention and respect.
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