Arizona Podcast

Route 66 feels inevitable when you're driving it today. Like someone looked at a map, drew the obvious line from Chicago to Los Angeles, and said yes, that one. But that's not what happened. The road was fought over before it existed. The number was chosen because it rolled off the tongue. The path was chosen for commerce and politics. And when Arizona's stretch was officially establis...

Route 66 was not designed to be legendary. It was designed to move farm goods, connect small towns to bigger markets, and serve the interests of the people who helped lay it out. The number was chosen because it rolled off the tongue. The path was chosen for commerce and politics. And when it was officially established in 1926, Arizona did not even finish paving its stretch for another twelve year...

What Makes Arizona the Playground of Route 66? That's not a rhetorical question. It's 385.2 miles of answer. Chris and Mary Tuttle are back on the Mother Road for Season 4, and they are driving the whole thing , New Mexico border to the Colorado River, east to west, the way it was meant to be traveled. Nineteen towns. A meteor crater that trained the Apollo astronauts. Wild donkeys with th...

This isn’t a full Arizona Podcast episode — it’s a preview of my new project, Faith and Good Courage. A spoken-word podcast and vodcast for the road-weary and the soul-searchers. Season 1 launches soon, so if you like what you hear, follow Faith and Good Courage on Spotify or at FaithAndGoodCourage.com. “Follow Faith and Good Courage on Spotify / Apple / or at FaithAndGoodCourage.com.”

Another chance to share time with an ol' friend. I joined America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning March 23, 2025 to talk about our new podcast "Tri-State Podcast" and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centenni...

"Conversation and Coffee from the Main Street Of America" with ‪@arizonapodcast‬ in Kingman, AZ. Chris and Mary of Arizona Podcast share time at Calico's Restaurant in Kingman AZ with the people on Route 66 that share what the area communities have to offer locals and visitors alike. Chris shares the news of their new website Support page where fans can gift to the shows success. More Listener sup...

Chris and Mary of Arizona Podcast share time at the Grand Canyon Caverns and Inn in Peach Springs Arizona on Route 66. The Caverns prepare to reopen to the public on February 1, 2025 after closing the caverns in 2021 due to an elevator issue. Chris talks with Vickie Orcutt, Roxanne Davis and Paul Jorgenson about the past, present and the future of this classic Mother Road attraction which opened i...

Chris and Mary of Arizona Podcast are excited to discuss their new new programs to their Podcast; "Arizona Route 66: The Podcast", dedicated to just that; ARIZONA ROUTE 66. In addition to the podcast, they have created an online calendar; "Arizona Route 66: The Calendar" supporting the Podcast to help illustrate the fun and amazing events on Route 66 in the state of Arizona. It has taken a lot of...

Coming in November 2024 are two new projects focussed on The Main Street Of America; Arizona Route 66. They are - "Arizona Route 66: The Podcast" AND "Arizona Route 66: The Calendar". The Arizona Route 66 Events Calendar is broken down to make it easier for those seeking specific events where you can see everything or by a Category. The ongoing events not listed on the Event Calendar include some...

This "Live" Podcast we share time with Kenneth Large, Operations and Logistics Manager of Roys Motel and Cafe in Amboy, CA (@visitamboy) . The famous 50 foot Roy's Motel and Cafe neon sign on Route 66 has been the beacon of the desert since 1959 and Roy's has been welcoming travelers on The Main Street Of America since 1938. So much Mother Road history to share and the future? Let's just say, they...

My guest is Leanne Toohey who without a doubt, is the OFFICIAL “Oatman Resident Historian”. Some fun facts about this Route 66 Gem that welcomes all Mother Road visitors and the wild burros who live there with open arms to walk anywhere and everywhere in their community. A few backroad must see and do’s and we learn about her love of being part of the S.O.S. Donkey Haven; a non-profit safe haven f...

In this edition of the  #ArizonaPodcast we celebrate our very first "LIVE" interactive podcast with our new segment "Live from The Main Street Of America" in Kingman, AZ. Along for the ride is special guest co-host co-host Jim from Jim Hinckley's America.  Note that this show didn't go as planned at all with a handful of errors on my part. I forgot the computer that would have provided out livestr...

Another chance to share time with an ol' friend. I joined America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning July 14, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and...

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation, Stephanie Stuckey. We talk about her past, present and the future of Stuckey's! More fun on the great American road trip and the celebration of the Mother Road, Route 66. Stephanie Stuckey is the Chair of Stuckey’s, the roadside oasis famous for its pecan log rolls. The company was founded by Stephanie’s grandfat...

On Sunday, March 31, 2024 I was interviewed by Chris (and Jack too) at REZ Radio 91.3FM in Pala, California to discuss Route 66 in the California desert area. Stories on the Mother Road and Interstate 40 from Barstow east to Oatman and Kingman. We touched on "The Mother Road Minute" reels and the future. I will never turn down an interview opportunity, radio or podcast. I love talking about Arizon...

I was thrilled to have been a guest of America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning January 7, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and Jim Hinkley's Am...

In this edition of On The Road with the ArizonaPodcast we spotlight the award winning DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY, the oldest craft distillery located in Kingman, AZ with owners John and Deborah Patt. Their vision in 2010 was to be the best RUM distillery in the south west. The Result after 14 years? Plenty or recognitions, awards and international medals… Their humble beginnings, their process and...

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with author and podcaster Jim Hinckley, a man that, if not already labeled.. should be considered one of the ultimate authorities on the Mother Road… Route66. We’ll learn more about Jim Hinckley’s America, his written, audio and video adventures and take a peek at what’s in the future. If you haven’t picked up on it over the past podcast’s… I cant wai...

Our guest on this edition the Arizona Podcast is Mark Eller, Foundations and New Business Director of Leave No Trace. We learn about the seven principles to becoming good stewards of our environment as we journey out to discover the great state of Arizona. We are all the solution to conservation and Leave No Trace is leading the way with pioneering science, hands-on training and simple guidelines....

Williams is a city in northern Arizona on The Mother Road, Historic Route-66. It sits at about 6,800 feet in elevation, covers about 44 square miles and has a population of over 3,200. It's best known as the "Gateway To The Grand Canyon" National Park via the Grand Canyon Railway. Historic Route 66 in Williams has Americana-style shops and restaurants dating back to the early 1900s. In this editio...

The City of Kingman is a city along Route 66, in northwestern Arizona. Elevation of 3,333 and a populations of 30,000. The historic Mother road and the role of Kingman is most certainly part of American history and is celebrated at the Route 66 Museum set inside the Powerhouse Visitors Center. Murals, Dioramas and a library at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts traces local history. Locomotive...

Winslow Arizona - The City of Winslow AZ is a small town with big adventures that incorporated by in 1900. Just about 100 miles west of the New Mexico border on Interstate 40. Sits at just under 5,000 ft in elevation and covers just about 13 square miles in area. Winslow is home to a multitude of attractions including a stop on the mother road! Winslow Topics: "Standing On The Corner Park" made fa...

What Is The "Arizona Podcast" - A short podcast introducing the Arizona Podcast and the host to listeners. Discussion on the concept of the podcast and its wide content. Upcoming Interviews and now and for the future. How listeners can help with Future show ideas and how to support the podcast. Fun Facts on The Mother Road Route-66 and the Highways Centennial in 2026. “Arizona Podcast” shares the...