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.

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In this introductory episode, Chris Tuttle, Host of Arizona Podcast, sets the stage for what you can expect in his new show "Tri-State Podcast" with insightful explorations into what makes this area so special for both residents and visitors. Forget boring lectures and dry statistics! Chris aims to create conversations that feel like eavesdropping on fascinating discussions at your local cafe, covering everything from historical landmarks like Route 66 and ghost towns like Amboy and Kelso, to the natural beauty of the Mojave Desert, the Black Mountains, and the stunning Colorado River.

Get ready to discover:

Join Chris as he paints a vivid picture of this fascinating region with words (and future visuals!), promising an engaging and informative experience that will make you want to pull up a chair and join the conversation.

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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 Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and Jim Hinkley's America, please visit https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/

From Jim Hinckley's America Website:

What do the London Bridge, Route 66 (the highway and the classic television program), casinos, an historic Harvey House and railroad depot, lively Mojave Desert ghost towns, kayaking the Topock Gorge on the Colorado River, and a town where the mayor is a burro have in common? They are all the focus of the exciting new Tri State Podcast and today's conversation with podcaster Chris Tuttle. 

It's another smile inducing, road trip inspiring shared adventure from Jim Hinckley's America. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let Jim Hinckley, and today's guest Chris Tuttle, tell you where to go. 

"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 supported than ad based. New features include "Arizona Route 66: The Podcast" and "Just Off Route 66".

VODCAST can be found on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1AP0ho5MpM

Help Support the Arizona Podcast Here: https://arizonapodcast.com/support

Discussions include talking with Cassi Hammond, V.P. of the Chloride Chamber of Commerce a small community town about 15 minutes north of Kingman; the past, present and future are highlighted.

Micah Spenser shares the humble beginnings and the multi awards received at the Cella Winery, located north of Kingman on Route 66.

Sarah Ferry, a business owner of West of 3rd on Kingman's Main Street where she serves as a very active volunteer of Kingman Main Street association. Their new project is very exciting by bringing the Hotel Beale back to life in a great renovation project.

Smiley Ward steps in to share the wonderful group of Arizona's Pharoahs Car Club. The people and events and the charity/fundraising work they do in the community.

Internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Jim Hinckley shares a very special corner of Jim Hinckley's America; Kingman, Arizona at the center of 160-miles of smiles, and a few unforgettable detours. His role with Kingman Tours and the voice of the City's Walking Tour.

Ken Large calls in from Amboy California to share the exciting news of their first ever Route 66 Car Show set for March 1st.

CHRIS TUTTLE - Host of Arizona Podcast https://arizonapodcast.com

CASSI HAMMOND - Chloride AZ Chamber of Commerce https://VisitChloride.com

MICAH SPENCER - Cella Winery https://cellawinery.com

SMILEY WARD - Pharaohs Car Club of Arizona https://facebook.com/1058801895413680 

JIM HINKCKLEY - Jim Hinckley’s America https://jimhinckleysamerica.com

SARAH FERRY - Kingman Main Street https://kingmanmainstreet.com

KENNETH LARGE - Roy’s Motel and Cafe Amboy, CA https://visitamboy.com

Recording Date: February 7, 2025

Location: Calico's Restaurant 418 West Beale Ave. Kingman AZ https://facebook.com/calicosrestaurant

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 in 1926. Although the caverns are some 17+ million year old, the location celebrates their Centennial with Route 66 in 2026!

Take in the awe inspiring Grand Canyon Caverns located along Route 66 in Northern Arizona. These are the largest dry caverns in the United States, located 200 to 300 feet below the surface, and accessible via the exploration elevator. Located in the middle of 3,000,000 acres of the most unspoiled land left in the world, enjoy clean air, clear skies, open prairies, and a refreshing change of scenery from the urban world. They feature cavern tours that are easily accessible along paved walkways with handrails and for the more adventurous, off-path ‘Explorers Tours’. Featuring a Motel, Dinner, Gift Shop, classic Route 66 Gas Station, their own Airstrip, RV camping area with full hookups, a Rodeo Ring that regularly holds cowboy events, and of course the world famous Caverns, they offer all the amenities needed for an enjoyable visit and stay. Located close to the beautiful Supai Falls and a short distance to the Grand Canyon and rafting on the Colorado river, the Grand Canyon Caverns is the perfect home base for visiting all the great adventures located around the Grand Canyon and in Northern Arizona.

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 thought, time and creativity on their part and is an ongoing project with a laundry list of ideas that will be added. What to include? What NOT to include? How to obtain the information about ALL the events on Arizona Route 66 that would entice those on a Mother Road-Road Trip to stop and most importantly, support the many small town businesses on the Main Street Of America. 

Arizona Route 66, is a 385.2 mile journey through time! “…There is a spirit, a feeling that resides along this highway. The spirit of Route 66 lives in the people and their stories, the views and buildings, and travelers’ perceptions of the highway. Today’s travelers can still experience a remarkable journey traveling through time on Route 66.”

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 fun activities like walking tours, ghost towns, must see and maybe not so much go see Arizona locations and really oddities along the mother Road. For those that are planning their Route 66 Centennial Road Trip in 2026? We have some events already being planned and promoted. These events will then be moved to the main calendar as we get closer.

We invited Google's AI hosts to visit our new website and give their point of view of its contents and WOW, were we surprised! So much so, we wanted to share as a sneak peek as to what is coming in November... Enjoy!

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 have big changes coming for the Centennial celebration in 2026!

My guest is Leanne Toohey who without a doubt, is the OFFICIAL “Oatman Resident Historian”.

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 livestream to our Youtube Channel and Facebook Page and the house monitor system so those joining us live at Calico's Restaurant in Kingman we unable to hear the chat-room guests. I will make sure to have a better checklist for future live shows.... trust me.

Guests in this podcast include Ken Large from Roys' Motel and Cafe in Amboy California with an update on the construction and preparation for the 2026 Route 66 Centennial. Winslow Mayor Roberta "Birdie" Cano with big news and spotlighting the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the "Standin' On The Corner" festival. Laura Misajet, Director Museum Operations & Public Outreach for the MDHCA and their upcoming annual Rendezvous event at the historic Goffs Schoolhouse. Sarah Ferry from Kingman Main Street to speak about upcoming events and the revitalization of downtown Kingman including the Beale Motel. Steve LeSueur, Editor of the Buzz News and his involvement with the all new Kingman.tours interactive website and new ways AI is makeing changes to tourism..