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Route 66 Podcast63: Route 66 The first 100 Years (authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham) Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno, as he talks with probably two of the most popular authors of Route 66: Jim Ross and Shellee Graham. Together, Ross and Graham have written over ten different books featuring The Mother Road. Their latest book, Route 66:The first 100 Years, covers the complete history of the road- before, during, and after the popularity of America's Main Street. Highlights from the show include: How did two Route 66 advocates ever meet and eventually become a married couple? Earliest memories of Route 66 Living in one of the most remarkable homes on...
2025-11-1459 min
Route 66 Podcast49. The U-Drop Inn (Shamrock, TX) A 3-part interview, featuring the popular U-Drop Inn (Conoco Tower Station), a 1936 service station and café constructed in 1936 with a very unique art deco style for the Texas panhandle region. The architectural style of the U-Drop Inn would later serve as an inspiration for Romone's automotive body and paint shop in the animated Cars movie. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he speaks with Crystal Hermesmeyer (Shamrock EDC Director), 87 year old Hazel Jannsen (U-Drop Inn ambassador), and Baldo de Leon (U-Drop Inn café entrepreneur). Featured highlights: Crystal Hermesmeyer (Sh...
2022-10-011h 08
Route 66 Podcast47. The 2021 Route 66 Scholarship Award WinnersOur latest episode features a talk with the Route 66 Podcast Scholarship winners! A very special thanks to everyone who participated including the Patreon members, those who helped promote the program, and applicants who submitted entries. At the middle school level, the winning entry was submitted by a former virtual student of mine, Kiera. Kiera's design (pictured above) includes the outline of a shield containing four Route 66 related images inside. Kiera says that she spent few weeks working on the shield and her first step was listening to past episodes of the podcast for ideas. It was during her research Kiera...
2022-03-161h 05
Route 66 PodcastThe Tulsa Race RiotJust before the birth of Route 66, the single worst incident of racial violence in American history took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Within 24 hours, more than 35 square blocks in the Greenwood section of Tulsa were burned, causing 10,000 residents in one of the wealthiest black communities in America to instantly become homeless. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dr. Scott Ellsworth, a leading expert on the Tulsa Race Massacre. Topics include: Earliest knowledge of the Tulsa Race Massacre Urban legends and myths about the riots with stories about the 1921 riots Discovering a rare photograph tha...
2021-09-2542 min
Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That AgainAbbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 5th September 2021As veg ain jeh Pargys Caillit er yn oyr nagh row 'Traa dy Liooar' goll, ta shin clashtyn hoshiaght meeryn ass 'Shiaght Laa', roish my vees doolane currit foin lesh feyshtyn liorish Jamys Kinry ass 'Jamys Jeheiney'. Ta lessoon giare er-nyn-son liorish Phil Gawne ass 'Goll as Gaccan', as eisht ta shin clashtyn toshiaght nah chabdil y skeeal ard-ghooagh, Y Gheay ayns ny Shellee, as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh'n Vaarle scruit hoshiaght ec Kenneth Graham.
With nothing of the Manx paraphrase of Paradise Lost because 'Traa dy Liooar' wasn't on, we hear first pieces from 'Shiaght Laa...
2021-09-0544 min
Route 66 PodcastEND OF THE ROAD: The Santa Monica Pier with Dan RiceDan Rice operates one of the most famous Route 66 souvenir shops along Route 66, located on The Santa Monica Pier. Dan is a past president of the California Route 66 Association and was instrumental in placing the famous End of the Trail sign on the Santa Monica Pier. This is the final episode in a 3 part series featuring The Beginning, The Middle, and The End of Route 66. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dan about: Earliest memory of Route 66 Background in Family Therapy Surviving a traumatic brain injury Selling American made Route 66 t-shirts Origin of End...
2021-07-021h 00
Route 66 Podcast40. MIDDLE OF ROUTE 66: The Midpoint CafeThis is the second part of a three part series, featuring the beginning, middle, and end of Route 66. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno, as he talks with Brenda Bradley, owner of The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, TX. Cited as the midway point between Chicago and Santa Monica, The Midpoint Cafe sign outside is probably one of the most popular signs along the route that travelers will stop to take a picture of during their journey along Route 66. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Brenda about: Earliest memory of Route 66 Working as...
2021-06-0435 min
Route 66 PodcastBEGINNING OF ROUTE 66: Chicago with Tour Guide Dave ClarkBEGINNING OF ROUTE 66: Chicago with Windy City Road Warrior Dave Clark David Clark , operates Windy City Road Warrior and offers walking tours of Chicago along Route 66. The first in a 3 part series features everything you need to know about starting (or ending) a Route 66 tour in Chicago, IL. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dave about: Earliest memory of Route 66 Favorite spots along '66 Importance of urban stretches along the road Early entry into tourism Where does the road begin in Chicago? Tracking down the official beginning point Is there an end sign in...
2021-05-211h 00
Route 66 Podcast36. Bob "Crocodile" LileBob Lile , otherwise known as "Croc" owns and operates Lile Art Gallery along 6th Avenue in historic Amarillo, Texas. He's known for creating Cadilite jewelry using paint chips from the nearby Cadillac Ranch Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Croc about: His earliest memory of Route 66 Singing in the church choir (and Croc sings a verse for our listeners!) Lifelong scouting role Early interest in painting Life as a car salesman at the family Ford dealership Opening an art gallery later in life Discovering "Cadillte" art made from Cadillac Ranch paint chips Origin of "C...
2021-04-011h 00