Known as the "Civilizer of the West," Fred Harvey developed the concept of fast food, created the first chain restaurant, and revolutionized American travel. And he did it 50 years before Route 66 even existed. Roger talks to his guest Kathy Weir, who shares a wealth of information about the Harvey Company, architect Mary Colter, and those fabulous Harvey Girls. It's a journey that stretches along the Santa Fe Railway to Grand Canyon and back to the Mother Road. Tune in for this delicious chapter of travel history.
Jul 6, 2021
39 min
Roger gets to catch up with old friend and Route 66 expert, Jim Hinckley. An internationally acclaimed author, historian, and tour guide, Jim developed a passion for the Mother Road from an early age. He's written 19 books, most of them on Route 66, and he has a love for homemade pie that's almost equal to Roger's. Tune in as two road warriors discuss the history and magic of America's Main Street.
Jun 4, 2021
23 min
For decades, neon has been the guiding star of Route 66. A constellation of shimmering signs once lit the towns and cities along America's Main Street beckoning to travelers. In this episode, Roger shares his long time love of neon and where to find some of the most eye-catching signs on Route 66. Because lights still dance and colors still blaze across the night skies above the Mother Road if you know where to look.
May 16, 2021
26 min
Roger tells the story of the strangest, quirkiest, and most fun town you'll find on all of Route 66. It's an adventure just to get there as you travel the Mother Road at its steepest, curviest, and most perilous. But the journey is only part of the amazing experience you're about to have when you spend a day in a town run by four-legged con artists.
Apr 23, 2021
22 min
Learn a little history of Route 66, and how Arizona worked to save the old highway. Hear the inspiring story of the small-town barber who spearheaded the preservation movement. Roger tells how he fell in love with the Mother Road, names his favorite spot, and describes what inspired him to write his first book, Arizona Kicks on Route 66.
Apr 9, 2021
26 min