American Road Trip Talk

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American Road Trip Talk episodes

  • Nor’easter Blast: New England Auto Museums
    Mark Greene of Cars Yeah fame is back to survey an elegant array of automobile museums located in New England and also share a story about one of the world’s most famous car aficionados who once took a drive in Rhode Island and ended up buying a dream house.

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    28 min
  • The Queen Mary And Fortuna Redux In Long Beach
    The Long Beach City Council recently approved $2.5 million for the Queen Mary to facilitate plans for urgent repair work as the city contemplates the venerable vessel’s future. It is not the first time the “Ship of Woods” (or “the Grey Ghost” during WWII) has faced daunting challenges to its survival. Nicole Strickland joins us to share the saga. Thanks to Kelly Puente of the Long Beach Post.

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    27 min
  • The RV Craze Rolls On
    As pandemic restrictions ease their grip on the traveling public, there is an RV craze underway. The Who, What, When, Where and Why of vacationing with your home on wheels is the topic for this episode. Guest Brian Demo is a retired U.S. Marine helicopter mechanic who has transitioned to a mobile Master RV technician. When COVID hit, he joined JustAnswer as an online way to answer hundreds of questions a week from RV owners and renters around the world.

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    28 min
  • The Mob Museum Of Las Vegas
    The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a history museum located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Opened on February 14, 2012, the Mob Museum features the artifacts, stories, and history of organized crime in the United States, as well as the dedicated efforts by law enforcement to prevent such crimes. Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs, is our guest.

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    28 min
  • World War I Memorial and Museum in KC, MO
    World War I still is referred to as the Great War or more ironically, “the war to end all wars.” Influences of that great military conflict resonate today. An historical presentation, with unrivaled exhibits and an unsurpassed collection of artifacts, are deployed in Kansas City, Missouri at The WWI Memorial and Museum. It is monumental in every sense. CEO Matt Naylor and Curator of Education Lora Vogt share their perspectives.

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    31 min
  • Still Following the Yellow Brick Road
    Over 80 years after Dorothy discovered, “There’s no place like home,” the world returns to Oz every so often nonetheless and thus to a magical place that remains close in heart and mind. Classic Hollywood historian Geoffrey Mark has a wealth of knowledge to share about The Wizard of Oz and its boundless legacy which revives itself with each new generation.

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    27 min
  • Oddities of Oz and Heartland Wonders
    Erika Nelson returns with more stories of the artistic gems and roadside attractions she has discovered in her continuing travels as creator and curator of the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things. This time, we turn our attention to America’s heartland and the magical legacy of Oz.

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    25 min
  • Camel Safari off the road to or from Las Vegas
    Something new under the Mojave Desert sun! Camel Safari announces three distinctive experiences for viewing the property’s exotic desert animals. Visiting 176 acres under wide-open skies 80 minutes north of Las Vegas, guests can choose from the Feed With A Keeper Safari, Day Glamp Camp Safari and VIP Sunset Safari. Resident zoologist Allie Singer has all the details.

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    29 min
  • The Lasting Lure Of Long - Haul Trucking
    From coast to coast, they move the country forward while driving big rigs with 18 wheels. The life of a long-haul trucker can be lonesome but seldom is short of adventure. Matt Shea, who made his living for many years in the industry, talks about places seen and people met while he crisscrossed the storied road of American commerce.

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    26 min
  • The National Corvette Museum In Bowling Green, KY
    The National Corvette Museum was established in 1994, with a mission of celebrating the invention of America’s Sports Car; preserving its past, present and future; and educating the public. The 115,000 sq. ft. facility is located on a 55-acre campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky which also is home to the world’s only General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant.

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    28 min

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