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 Route 66
- What makes, Route 66 The first 100 Years, different from every other Route 66 book?
- Publishing a Route 66 book with complete artistic control
- What came first: The words or pictures?
- Sifting through hundreds of vintage Route 66 images to include in the book
- The Legend of Route 66
- Route 66 Native American influence
- Trading Post or Tourist Trap?
- Two Guns
- The story of The Apache Death Cave
- Route 66 Renaissance
- Painted Desert Trading Post
- Naysayers of Route 66
- Route 66 Fact or Fiction?
- Route 66 Crossings (Route 66 bridges)
- Deep Tracks Project (Mapping hundreds of Route 66 alignments)
- Traits of a Route 66 traveler
Website: Jim Ross
Website: Shellee Graham
Thank you to Route 66 Podcast & Scholarship supporters, including
- Rob and Cheryl Cochran – Maryland
- Reed Coles – Nebraska
- Jim Crabtree – California
- Todd Farrell – Nebraska
- Rich Havlik – Minnesota
- Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania
- Mark Wilson – Texas
And from the United Kingdom
- Charli Beeton
THE MOTHER ROAD AT 100: The Voices of Route 66
A multimedia presentation featuring Route 66 before, during, and after its heyday
During the centennial year of Route 66 schedule a virtual or in person presentation by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno, highlighting episodes over the past 10 years. An optional trivia option is available, where all attendees can participate to win Route 66 related prizes- either virtually or in person!
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