On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson welcomes actor and comedian Josh Meyers, cohost of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers— a podcast he does with his brother, late-night talk show host Seth Meyers. In this engaging conversation, Meyers shares the inspiration behind the podcast, its memorable guests (from Bill Gates to Tiffany Haddish), and why childhood vacations provide such great storytelling material. “It’s a great equalizer,” he notes. “They all were kids once, and they all took trips with their families.”

Meyers talks about his Los Angeles neighborhood Franklin Village, name-dropping a few go-to local spots. He also shares his love for solo ski trips to Mammoth Mountain. “When it gets to the winter, I can't stop myself from going up to Mammoth. I love it so much,” he gushes. He also maps out a dream California road trip from L.A. to Palm Springs to Idyllwild, highlights under-the-radar gems like Los Olivos and Sea Ranch, and shares a particularly indulgent memory: a legendary lunch at the French Laundry in Yountville.

In Family Trips fashion, the episode closes with a rapid-fire round of questions, where Meyers chooses his ideal trip setting—“you had me at mountains”—and declares the ultimate Golden State driving soundtrack.