Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

It’s always been assumed indigenous people occupied North America before the Europeans arrived. It turns out they were here a lot longer than we thought.

We’ve all heard the stories of the American Revolution. David Wood says it’s true….well, most of it.

Join Kelli and Bob for a soul-stirring journey across the American backroads as they gather the voices, crafts, and hidden stories of the people who make our nation’s 250-year legacy worth celebrating.

Skip the Interstate and rediscover the magic along the Kansas stretch of Route 66. Travel back to 1934 at the beautifully restored Kan-O-Tex gas station—an authentic slice of Americana and the real-life inspiration behind Cars, where the spirit of the open road is still alive and well. Start your adventure right with a stop at Lou Mitchell’s. More than a diner, it’s the unofficial beginning of Rou...

Ditch the Interstate and get your kicks on the Kansas stretch of Route 66!Step back in time at this fully restored 1934 Kan-O-Tex gas station that served as the inspiration for the movie Cars. This is a real-life piece of Americana where the good old days are still pumpin'. Fuel up for the trip of a lifetime! Lou Mitchell's isn't just a diner, it's the un-official Start of Route 66! Since 1923, th...

The best part of traveling - food! Visiting a restaurant hidden at a tiny airport in Arkansas, and the best biscuits in South Carolina, plus much more.

The best part of traveling - food! Visiting a restaurant hidden at a tiny airport in Arkansas, and the best biscuits in South Carolina, plus much more.

Kelli and Bob visit Rubboards in Sunset, Louisiana, Hearts for Music in Akron, Ohio, and more!

Kelli and Bob visit Rubboards in Sunset, Louisiana, Hearts for Music in Akron, Ohio, and more!

Discover the vibrant, soulful world of Bertha Harris, the celebrated folk artist who didn't even pick up a brush until she was 65! Her paintings are a powerful, colorful, and nostalgic tribute to her rural Southern upbringing and the resilience of her community. From cotton fields to church halls, her art tells a story you won't forget. The voice of a nation lives in its words. Meet the Chickasaw...

On this week's podcast Kelli and Bob dive further into folk artistry in Louisiana, a Chickasaw linguist in Oklahoma, a squad car in North Carolina, and JQ Dickinson Saltworks out of West Virginia!

From 2,000° molten glow to a brilliant, handcrafted masterpiece. That's the magic happening right now in Jersey. Get up close to the incredible art of hot glass and witness our artists pull, shape, and blow life into glass. The colors, the heat, the final piece... you have to see it to believe it! Can you write a poem in 5 minutes? Scott Sprunger can. He's providing Poetry on the Spot. Give him yo...

Hot Glass in New Jersey, Poetry on the Spot in Indiana, Heart Division in Arkansas, and D Lasser in Vermont all take center stage on this edition of On The Road's podcast edition!

Meet Manuel Vera, the retired "Bike Dude" of Silver Spring, MD, whose backyard shed is a workshop of hope! He takes your dusty, unused bicycles, restores them to perfection, and gives them for free to refugees and families who need a fresh start. Did you know East Knoxville is a food desert? That's why BattleField Farm & Gardens is on the ground, growing fresh, affordable food and teaching our nei...

Meet Manuel Vera, the retired "Bike Dude" of Silver Spring, MD, whose backyard shed is a workshop of hope! He takes your dusty, unused bicycles, restores them to perfection, and gives them for free to refugees and families who need a fresh start. Did you know East Knoxville is a food desert? That's why Battle Field Farm & Gardens is on the ground, growing fresh, affordable food and teaching our ne...

What happens when you compile a year and a half of unfiltered conversations? Magic. For our special episode, "Voices From The Road," we’ve curated a powerful collection of soundbites that capture the heart, humor, and chaos of our journey. From the road-worn wisdom of veteran travelers to the sheer joy of unexpected moments, this episode is a testament to the incredible people who make our show wh...

What happens when you compile a year and a half of unfiltered conversations? Magic. For our special episode, "Voices From The Road," we’ve curated a powerful collection of soundbites that capture the heart, humor, and chaos of our journey. From the road-worn wisdom of veteran travelers to the sheer joy of unexpected moments, this episode is a testament to the incredible people who make our show wh...

Kelli and Bob visit Jim Reed Books in Birmingham, Alabama, Lisa's Country Kitchen in Nephi, UT, and more.

Kelli & Bob visit Jim Reed Books in Birmingham, Alabama.

When was the last time you had a truly homemade meal? At Lisa's Country Kitchen in Nephi, they serve up the kind of comfort food that feels like a hug from your Grandma. Fluffy rolls, hearty portions, and that unmistakable small-town taste. Welborn Music holds a direct link to a rock and roll pioneer. David Welborn's brother played alongside Buddy Holly. Find out how David is honoring his brother'...

When was the last time you had a truly homemade meal? At Lisa's Country Kitchen in Nephi, they serve up the kind of comfort food that feels like a hug from your Grandma. Fluffy rolls, hearty portions, and that unmistakable small-town taste.

Welborn Music holds a direct link to a rock and roll pioneer. David Welborn's brother played alongside Buddy Holly. Find out how David is honoring his brother's memory and keeping the legend alive at Welborn Music.

Welborn Music holds a direct link to a rock and roll pioneer. David Welborn's brother played alongside Buddy Holly. Find out how David is honoring his brother's memory and keeping the legend alive at Welborn Music. What if your front yard was a grocery store? Meet a man from Hawaii who will teach you to explore, gather, and taste the incredible plant life growing wild around us. In Kewanee, they b...

Meet a man from Hawaii who will teach you to explore, gather, and taste the incredible plant life growing wild around us. In Kewanee, they believe in doing things right, not fast. For 125 years, The Simmons-Wright Company has kept its doors open, serving the community with a handshake and a smile. Generations of flavor. That's the secret ingredient at Jones BBQ Diner. They've been servin' up authe...

What if your front yard was a grocery store? Meet a man from Hawaii who will teach you to explore, gather, and taste the incredible plant life growing wild around us.