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Route 66 Podcast

The Mother Road
Route 66
The Ariston Cafe
Round Barn
American Dream
Restaurant Industry
Match Covers
Illinois
Litchfield
Culinary History
Waylan's Ku Ku Burgers
Cyrus Stevens Avery
Cuba, Missouri
Chain Of Rocks Bridge
Collecting
Arcadia
Cajon Pass
Historic Route 66 Motels
William Bristol
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain

Talks with people living and working along the Mother Road

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Latest Episodes

In 1903 a Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric doctor from Vermont, makes a $50 bet that he can be the first person to drive an automobile coast to coast in under 90 days. Despite not even owning a car, having no driving experience, and no road maps ... more

The Chain of Rocks Bridge was an active Route 66 passage over the Mississippi River between 1936 - 1966. Although no longer open to vehicular traffic, the Chain of Rocks Bridge allows visitors to walk a 1 mile authentic stretch of Route 66 across the... more

Remembering Connie Echols

The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. The Wagon Wheel Motel is the longest, continuously operated motel along Route 66.

The Route 66 Po... more

The Cadillac Ranch is one of the most popular stops along Route 66, and on this very special episode, host Anthony Arno speaks with the only surviving who created the art installation. At 81 years old, Chip not only talks about establishing Ant Farm,... more

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Elizabeth Simmons
Community Program Manager at the Great Rivers Greenway
Great Rivers Greenway
Episode: 69. Chain of Rocks Bridge
Connie Echols
Owner of The Wagon Wheel Motel, Route 66 historian, and local preservationist
The Wagon Wheel Motel (Cuba, MO)
Episode: 68. Remembering Connie Echols of The Wagon Wheel Motel (Encore)
Chip Lord
Co-creator of The Ant Farm; Cadillac Ranch co-creator
The Ant Farm
Episode: 67. Cadillac Ranch
Susan Croce Kelly
Author and biographer of Cyrus Avery
Author
Episode: 65. Cyrus Stevens Avery: Father of Route 66
Gene Waylan
Operator of Ku Ku Drive-In, Route 66 business owner
Waylan's Ku Ku Burgers
Episode: 64. Waylan's Ku Ku Burger, Miami, OK
Jim Ross
Popular Route 66 author and photographer
Author, Route 66 The First 100 Years
Episode: 63: Jim Ross & Shellee Graham: Route 66 The first 100 Years
Shellee Graham
Popular Route 66 photographer
Author/Photographer, Route 66 The First 100 Years
Episode: 63: Jim Ross & Shellee Graham: Route 66 The first 100 Years
Brenden Shaniani
Co-owner of Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
Episode: 62. Fair Oaks Pharmacy, Pasadena, CA
Rich Havlik
Owner of Motel Safari in Tucancari, New Mexico
Motel Safari
Episode: 62. Fair Oaks Pharmacy, Pasadena, CA

Host

Anthony Arno
Host of Route 66 Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Wonderful Travel Companion

    A great podcast covering many historic sites and truely inspiring life stories along this route! Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mbtester
    Germany9 months ago
  • Great info

    Perfect information and interview with legendary author of Route 66.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naturerr Loverr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    While driving Route66 in 2024 I found this podcast on a postcard in an enroute attraction.

    Now I’m binge listening to ALL of these episodes back to back, filling in the stories and learning about the people from the route!

    Some of whom I met and many places I visited.

    Overall highly entertaining and a MUST for anyone about to drive the Road!

    Five stars!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RossK
    United States2 years ago
  • The magic of Route 66

    Anthony Arno clearly sees that the magic of Route 66 comes from the people of Route 66 and their stories. As a Californian traveling the route I will never forget the down to earth openness of the people I met on my journey. It is the magic of the these encounters that will keep me returning to the mother road. Thank you Anthony.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StaticJ
    United States3 years ago
  • Top Notch!

    A MUST LISTEN for any Route 66 enthusiast! An amazing anthology of interviews with so many influential people of the Mother Road! Keep up the amazing work Anthony! My wife and I plan to re-listen to episodes as we pick up the road in Tulsa and head west next week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Medic_06
    Canada3 years ago

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Fans value the mix of history and personal experiences from people living along Route 66.
Episodes are described as engaging, informative, and ideal for planning trips or learning about Route 66 heritage.
Listeners praise the show's deep, nostalgic storytelling and strong guest lineups.

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69. Chain of Rocks Bridge
Q: What should Route 66 travelers know about visiting the old Chain of Rocks Bridge today?
Elizabeth emphasizes that the bridge is part of a larger Mississippi Greenway with Chain of Rocks Park nearby, and highlights safety, accessibility (walking, biking, strollers, wheelchairs), and the ongoing annual events and scenic value of the site.
69. Chain of Rocks Bridge
Q: What are some interesting people you've met during your mornings of gatekeeping and bridge activities?
Gretchen shares encounters with people from around the world who visit the bridge, as well as locals, and notes how questions about the two water intake towers and the 'two castles' in the river often come up during walks and tours.
69. Chain of Rocks Bridge
Q: How did you become involved as an ambassador with the Chain of Rocks Bridge?
Elizabeth describes joining a community group (CORKA) supported by Great Rivers Greenway, which sought input from neighbors and technical advisors before renovations, leading to her and others becoming ambassadors responsible for opening and monitoring access to the bridge.
68. Remembering Connie Echols of The Wagon Wheel Motel (Encore)
Q: Prior to purchasing The Wagon Wheel, had you ever stayed there overnight as a guest?
No, Connie hadn't stayed there as a guest before buying the motel; she was drawn to fixing it up and making it part of her life after leaving the flower shop.
68. Remembering Connie Echols of The Wagon Wheel Motel (Encore)
Q: What is your earliest memory of Route 66?
Connie recalls growing up in Iowa and then moving to Cuba, where Route 66 was a constant presence as she watched traffic and visitors come and go.

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The show centers on people living and working along a legendary road, exploring history, preservation, and the living culture of the Mother Road. Episodes blend deep historical context with present-day community voices—motel owners, artists, historians, and local residents—to illuminate how Route 66 shaped towns, commerce, and personal narratives. It stands out for accessibly tying archival history to tangible places and people, often highlighting preservation efforts, local pride, and evolving roadside culture that appeals to travelers, history buffs, and Americana enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on Route 66 Podcast include:

1. Elizabeth Simmons
2. Connie Echols
3. Chip Lord
4. Susan Croce Kelly
5. Gene Waylan
6. Jim Ross
7. Shellee Graham
8. Brenden Shaniani

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