Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

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, they've been serving up double-yolk eggs, fluffy pancakes, and the "World's Best Coffee" to road warriors heading west!

Meet Rhys Martin, President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and the National Trust's Preserve Route 66 Manager. He's traveled all 2,448 miles of the road and is fighting to protect the neon signs and hidden diners you love.

If you're "getting your kicks" on Route 66, you must pull over in Tucumcari for Del's Diner. Since 1956, we've been serving up Mother Road memories under that iconic neon Hereford bull.

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 Route 66. Since 1923, this Chicago landmark has fueled westbound travelers with double-yolk eggs, fluffy pancakes, and its famously bold coffee.

Along the way, meet Rhys Martin—President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and Preserve Route 66 Manager for the National Trust. Having driven all 2,448 miles of the Mother Road, he’s dedicated to protecting the neon signs, classic diners, and hidden gems that define the journey.

No Route 66 road trip is complete without a pause in Tucumcari at Del’s Diner. Serving travelers since 1956, Del’s delivers timeless comfort food and unforgettable memories beneath its legendary neon Hereford bull.

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!

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!

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 Linguist in Oklahoma dedicating their life to the revitalization of the Chickasaw language. This isn't just about preserving history—it's about fueling the future with culture and identity.

Ever wanted to ride in a real Mayberry Squad Car? We’re headed to Mount Airy, North Carolina, the real-life hometown of Andy Griffith! Jump into a vintage Ford Galaxy and cruise with your guide past iconic landmarks like Floyd’s Barber Shop, Snappy Lunch, and Andy's boyhood home.

Forget your basic shaker. Try the salt that won "Best Salt in the World" back in 1851. It's a flavor rooted in deep history and Appalachian tradition.

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!

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 your topic—a pet, a feeling, a memory—and watch as he instantly crafts a beautiful, personal poem on his vintage typewriter.

The Heart Division isn't just a boutique; it's an experience. Explore the visionary original art of Christopher Box, check out our famously snarky greeting cards, and find your new favorite scent in our line of hand-poured candles.

Meet D. Lasser, the Vermont potter who blends a passion for chemistry with Abstract Expressionism to create functional art that’s anything but boring. Every mug, bowl, and platter from D. Lasser Ceramics is hand-thrown and finished with his signature, playfully vibrant glazes.