
Talks with people living and working along the Mother Road
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & CultureHistory | |||

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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A great podcast covering many historic sites and truely inspiring life stories along this route! Love it!
Perfect information and interview with legendary author of Route 66.
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!!
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.
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!
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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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