Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

From a sleepy Southern town to America’s ultimate Cold War powerhouse: discover how Huntsville forged the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology.

Season 3, Episode 5 July 5, 2026 Rocket City USA Ed Stewart Huntsville, AL Discover how a quiet southern town became America’s ultimate Cold War powerhouse, forging the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology. Center for American Values Brad Padulla Pueblo,CO Walk among the nation’s greatest heroes at Pueblo’s Center for American Va...

Walk among the nation’s greatest heroes at Pueblo’s Center for American Values, where the awe-inspiring "Portraits of Valor" exhibit brings the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, and patriotism into vivid focus. Discover the seafaring grit that shaped a nation at the Maine Maritime Museum, where 250 years of American shipbuilding history comes alive on the banks of the Kennebec River. More than...

Walk among the nation’s greatest heroes at Pueblo’s Center for American Values, where the awe-inspiring "Portraits of Valor" exhibit brings the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, and patriotism into vivid focus.

Discover the seafaring grit that shaped a nation at the Maine Maritime Museum, where 250 years of American shipbuilding history comes alive on the banks of the Kennebec River. More than just a place to refuel, America's largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nation's supply chain while serving as a cultural sanctuary for the drivers movin...

Feel the pulse of 250 years of American shipbuilding at the Maine Maritime Museum. Located right on the banks of the Kennebec River, it’s where the raw grit of our seafaring history truly comes alive.

More than just a place to refuel, America’s largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis. It’s a neon-lit engine powering the nation’s supply chain, and a cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world.

More than just a place to refuel, Americas largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nations supply chain while serving as a cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world. In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250...

In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of Ame...

Hit the highway with Kelli and Bob Phillips in this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road! The duo is mapping out the next six months of their epic quest to uncover 250 years of American history, culture, and stunning landscapes across all 50 states. From space-age innovations to Gilded Age glamour, the second half of their journey dives straight into the heartbeat of America.

Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age.

Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the mod...

A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation’s ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Gran...

Built during the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam stands as a massive feat of American engineering that tamed the Colorado River. By providing vital water and power, this concrete marvel fueled the development of the modern American West and proved that the nation could conquer monumental challenges.

The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it’s never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream. As a unique guardian of the American story, Colma stands as a sprawling, hallowed necropolis where the "silent" population outnumbers...

The Bennington Museum serves as a powerful guardian of America’s rural spirit, preserving the heartfelt legacy of Grandma Moses—an artist who demonstrated that it is never too late to achieve national recognition through paintings that celebrate the timeless simplicity and quiet resilience of the American dream.

As a unique guardian of the American story, Colma stands as a sprawling, hallowed necropolis where the "silent" population outnumbers the living a thousand to one, preserving the ancestral heritage and diverse history of the West in a landscape dedicated entirely to the legacy of those who built it. A nostalgic cornerstone of American commerce, Berdine’s Five and Dime stands as a living testament...

Colma occupies a singular place in the American narrative—a vast and reverent city of the dead where those laid to rest outnumber the living by a thousand to one. In this landscape devoted entirely to remembrance, the rich and varied history of the West is preserved through the legacies of those who came before.

A nostalgic cornerstone of American commerce, Berdine’s Five and Dime stands as a living testament to the vanished "Main Street" era, preserving the simple, community-driven spirit of early 20th-century retail as one of the oldest continuously operating dime stores in the nation. Standing as a glass-and-steel monument to the pulse of a nation, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame preserves the defiant spi...

A nostalgic fixture of American commerce, Berdine’s Five and Dime remains a living testament to the bygone “Main Street” era, preserving the simple, community-centered spirit of early 20th-century retail as one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating dime stores.

Rising in glass and steel as a symbol of a nation’s rhythm, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame safeguards the rebellious energy of an American art form that broke through social barriers and amplified the bold dream of cultural change.

Standing as a glass-and-steel monument to the pulse of a nation, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame preserves the defiant spirit of an American art form that shattered social boundaries and gave a loud, distorted voice to the dream of cultural revolution. A whimsical tribute to an enduring piece of the American mythos, the OZ Museum serves as the emerald heart of the Midwest, preserving the ruby-sli...

A playful homage to a timeless American legend, the OZ Museum stands as a shining gem of the Midwest, safeguarding the ruby-slipper legacy of a tale that reminded generations there’s truly no place like home.

A whimsical tribute to an enduring piece of the American mythos, the OZ Museum serves as the emerald heart of the Midwest, preserving the ruby-slippered legacy of a story that taught a nation there truly is no place like home. Explore the vibrant beauty of Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, where a lush botanical sanctuary and native wildlife preserve protect the exotic fauna that has become an e...

From roaring engines to untamed wilderness, this podcast explores the iconic places, people, and legacies that define the American spirit. Journey into the heart of innovation and heritage with stories behind Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, where chrome and freedom collide, and discover the enduring craftsmanship of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory—a symbol of America’s pastime. Venture into...