During the centennial year of Route 66 many people will drive historic Route 66. However, Ed Fogle has driven the entire route in a 100 year old Hupmobile, an automobile that stopped production in the 1939. Join the Route 66 Podcast as Ed tells what it was like driving an "orphan" vehicle along Route 66, without any air conditioning, speedometer, odemeter, gas gauge, shocks, and wooden wheels! Highlights from the show include: <ul> <li>Earlier memories of driving Route 66 in a '59 convertable</li> <li>locating a 100 year old automobile at an Arizona car museum</li> <li>Insistance on buying an "orphan" car instead of a Model T</li> <li>The initial test drive lasted less than one mile</li> <li>What a 1929 automobile does not have</li> <li>Getting creative without any dashboard information</li> <li>What to bring in case of breakdowns</li> <li>Both simple and complicated breakdowns</li> <li>The role of Ed's wife Jackie - Chief Navigator</li> <li>Highlights along the trip</li> <li>The biggest challenge: City or Mountain driving?</li> <li>The day the engine fell out</li> <li>Access to the Santa Monica Pier</li> <li>How the journey has changed Ed and Jackie's life</li> </ul>

During the centennial year of Route 66 many people will drive historic Route 66. However, Ed Fogle has driven the entire route in a 100 year old Hupmobile, an automobile that stopped production in the 1939. Join the Route 66 Podcast as Ed tells what it was like driving an "orphan" vehicle along Route 66, without any air conditioning, speedometer, odemeter, gas gauge, shocks, and wooden wheels! Highlights from the show include: Earlier memories of driving Route 66 in a '59 convertable locating a 100 year old automobile at an Arizona car museum Insistance on buying an "orphan" car instead of a Model T The initial test drive lasted less than one mile What a 1929 automobile does not have Getting creative without any dashboard information What to bring in case of breakdowns Both simple and complicated breakdowns The role of Ed's wife Jackie - Chief Navigator Highlights along the trip The biggest challenge: City or Mountain driving? The day the engine fell out Access to the Santa Monica Pier How the journey has changed Ed and Jackie's life

71. Driving a 100 year old automobile on Route 66 - Ed Fogle

In 1903 a Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric doctor from Vermont, makes a $50 bet that he can be the first person to drive an automobile coast to coast in under 90 days. Despite not even owning a car, having no driving experience, and no road maps to plan the route Jackson heads out within five days of making the wager. The story was first written in the book, Horatio's Drive: America's first road trip, by Dayton Duncan, who would later unite with documentary film maker Ken Burns to create a feature PBS documentary film. Highlights from the show include: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What makes a really good road trip? </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Road tripping basics </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Dayton earliest road trip memory </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Dayton's first impression of Ken Burns </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The Brooklyn Bridge film </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The most unusual $50 wager at a California social club </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Discovering Horatio Nelson Jackson </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Settling on the Winton touring car </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The start of the 1903 trip in San Francisco </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Documenting the trip </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Picking up a 4 legged passenger along the Route </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What happens when Jackson asked for directions </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Copy cats attempting to cross the continent by auto </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Packard Company attempt </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Oldsmobile attempt </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Winton Car Company asks Jackson to allow sponsorship </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Jackson turns down any financial help </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Jackson arrives into NYC under his own terms </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Packard and Oldsmobile final results </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Life after the historic ride </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Working alongside Ken Burns </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Artifacts at The Smithsonian Museum </li> </ul> Thank you to Route 66 Podcast supporters, including: <ul id="block-ab674fbe-403f-4ccd-9069-ab31b83b68c6" class= "wp-block-list"> <li>Rob and Cheryl Cochran – Maryland</li> <li>Jim Crabtree – California</li> <li>Todd Farrell – Nebraska</li> <li>John Garza - Texas</li> <li>Rich Havlik – Minnesota</li> <li>Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania</li> <li>Phil Norton - Pennsylvania</li> <li>Mark Wilson – Texas</li> </ul> And from the United Kingdom <ul id="block-0f226322-79f1-412b-ae5e-788854057c64" class= "wp-block-list"> <li>Charli Beeton</li> </ul> THE MOTHER ROAD AT 100: The Voices of Route 66 A multimedia presentation featuring Route 66 before, during, and after its heyday During the centennial year of Route 66 schedule a virtual or in person presentation by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno, highlighting episodes over the past 10 years. An optional trivia option is available, where all attendees can participate to win Route 66 related prizes- either virtually or in person! Click <a href= "https://route66speaker.com/">HERE</a> for more information

In 1903 a Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric doctor from Vermont, makes a $50 bet that he can be the first person to drive an automobile coast to coast in under 90 days. Despite not even owning a car, having no driving experience, and no road maps to plan the route Jackson heads out within five days of making the wager. The story was first written in the book, Horatio's Drive: America's first road trip, by Dayton Duncan, who would later unite with documentary film maker Ken Burns to create a feature PBS documentary film. Highlights from the show include: What makes a really good road trip? Road tripping basics Dayton earliest road trip memory Dayton's first impression of Ken Burns The Brooklyn Bridge film The most unusual $50 wager at a California social club Discovering Horatio Nelson Jackson Settling on the Winton touring car The start of the 1903 trip in San Francisco Documenting the trip Picking up a 4 legged passenger along the Route What happens when Jackson asked for directions Copy cats attempting to cross the continent by auto Packard Company attempt Oldsmobile attempt Winton Car Company asks Jackson to allow sponsorship Jackson turns down any financial help Jackson arrives into NYC under his own terms Packard and Oldsmobile final results Life after the historic ride Working alongside Ken Burns Artifacts at The Smithsonian Museum Thank you to Route 66 Podcast supporters, including: Rob and Cheryl Cochran – Maryland Jim Crabtree – California Todd Farrell – Nebraska John Garza - Texas Rich Havlik – Minnesota Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania Phil Norton - Pennsylvania Mark Wilson – Texas And from the United Kingdom Charli Beeton THE MOTHER ROAD AT 100: The Voices of Route 66 A multimedia presentation featuring Route 66 before, during, and after its heyday During the centennial year of Route 66 schedule a virtual or in person presentation by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno, highlighting episodes over the past 10 years. An optional trivia option is available, where all attendees can participate to win Route 66 related prizes- either virtually or in person! Click HERE for more information

In 1903 a Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric doctor from Vermont, makes a $50 bet that he can be the first person to drive an automobile coast to coast in under 90 days. Despite not even owning a car, having no driving experience, and no road maps to plan the route Jackson heads out within five days of making the wager. The story was first written in the book, Horatio's Drive: America's first road trip, by Dayton Duncan, who would later unite with documentary film maker Ken Burns to create a feature PBS documentary film. Highlights from the show include: <ul> <li> What makes a really good road trip? </li> <li> Road tripping basics </li> <li> Dayton earliest road trip memory </li> <li> Dayton's first impression of Ken Burns </li> <li> The Brooklyn Bridge film </li> <li> The most unusual $50 wager at a California social club </li> <li> Discovering Horatio Nelson Jackson </li> <li> Settling on the Winton touring car </li> <li> The start of the 1903 trip in San Francisco </li> <li> Documenting the trip </li> <li> Picking up a 4 legged passenger along the Route </li> <li> What happens when Jackson asked for directions </li> <li> Copy cats attempting to cross the continent by auto </li> <ul> <li> Packard Company attempt </li> <li> Oldsmobile attempt </li> </ul> <li> Winton Car Company asks Jackson to allow sponsorship </li> <li> Jackson turns down any financial help </li> <li> Jackson arrives into NYC under his own terms </li> <li> Packard and Oldsmobile final results </li> <li> Life after the historic ride </li> <li> Working alongside Ken Burns </li> <li> Artifacts at The Smithsonian Museum </li> </ul> Thank you to Route 66 Podcast supporters, including: <ul> <li>Rob and Cheryl Cochran – Maryland</li> <li>Jim Crabtree – California</li> <li>Todd Farrell – Nebraska</li> <li>John Garza - Texas</li> <li>Rich Havlik – Minnesota</li> <li>Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania</li> <li>Phil Norton - Pennsylvania</li> <li>Mark Wilson – Texas</li> </ul> And from the United Kingdom <ul> <li>Charli Beeton</li> </ul> THE MOTHER ROAD AT 100: The Voices of Route 66 A multimedia presentation featuring Route 66 before, during, and after its heyday During the centennial year of Route 66 schedule a virtual or in person presentation by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno, highlighting episodes over the past 10 years. An optional trivia option is available, where all attendees can participate to win Route 66 related prizes- either virtually or in person! Click <a href="https://route66speaker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for more information

70. Horatio Nelson Jackson: The first person to drive an automobile across America

The Chain of Rocks Bridge was an active Route 66 passage over the Mississippi River between 1936 - 1966. Although no longer open to vehicular traffic, the Chain of Rocks Bridge allows visitors to walk a 1 mile authentic stretch of Route 66 across the Mississippi. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks tih Elizabeth Simmons, from the Great Rivers Greenway about the popularity and almost complete demise of the Chain of Rocks bridge. Highlights from this episode include: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The Great Rivers Greenway Mission </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Earliest bridges to cross the Mississippi River </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Physical location of Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 1936 Route 66 alignment on Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Peak bridge years with amusement park </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Commercial barge traffic on Mississippi River </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Namesake of Chain of Rocks </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Chain of Rocks channel </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Chouteau Island </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Construction of 1953 canal on east side </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Castle like structures at Chain of Rock Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Physical dimensions and unusual bend on Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Gretchen (bridge keeper volunteer) <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Earliest memory of Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Involvement as an ambassador at Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Typical bridge keeper duties </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Personal connection to bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Most memorable people on the bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Wildlife sightings on Mississippi </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Most recent renovations on the bridge </li> </ul> </li> </ul> 1970 - 1999 <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Bridge closed to the public and slated for demolition </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What ironically saved the Chain of Rocks Bridge from demolition </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Reopening as a pedestrian bridge in 1999 with Trialnet </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Great Rivers Greenway established in 2000 </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> Future options for Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Activities and events at Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Other Green Rivers Greenway destinations </li> </ul>

The Chain of Rocks Bridge was an active Route 66 passage over the Mississippi River between 1936 - 1966. Although no longer open to vehicular traffic, the Chain of Rocks Bridge allows visitors to walk a 1 mile authentic stretch of Route 66 across the Mississippi. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks tih Elizabeth Simmons, from the Great Rivers Greenway about the popularity and almost complete demise of the Chain of Rocks bridge. Highlights from this episode include: The Great Rivers Greenway Mission Earliest bridges to cross the Mississippi River Physical location of Chain of Rocks Bridge 1936 Route 66 alignment on Chain of Rocks Bridge Peak bridge years with amusement park Commercial barge traffic on Mississippi River Namesake of Chain of Rocks Chain of Rocks channel Chouteau Island Construction of 1953 canal on east side Castle like structures at Chain of Rock Bridge Physical dimensions and unusual bend on Chain of Rocks Bridge Gretchen (bridge keeper volunteer) Earliest memory of Chain of Rocks Bridge Involvement as an ambassador at Chain of Rocks Bridge Typical bridge keeper duties Personal connection to bridge Most memorable people on the bridge Wildlife sightings on Mississippi Most recent renovations on the bridge 1970 - 1999 Bridge closed to the public and slated for demolition What ironically saved the Chain of Rocks Bridge from demolition Reopening as a pedestrian bridge in 1999 with Trialnet Great Rivers Greenway established in 2000 Future options for Chain of Rocks Bridge Activities and events at Chain of Rocks Bridge Other Green Rivers Greenway destinations

The Chain of Rocks Bridge was an active Route 66 passage over the Mississippi River between 1936 - 1966. Although no longer open to vehicular traffic, the Chain of Rocks Bridge allows visitors to walk a 1 mile authentic stretch of Route 66 across the Mississippi. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks tih Elizabeth Simmons, from the Great Rivers Greenway about the popularity and almost complete demise of the Chain of Rocks bridge. Highlights from this episode include: <ul> <li> The Great Rivers Greenway Mission </li> <li> Earliest bridges to cross the Mississippi River </li> <li> Physical location of Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> 1936 Route 66 alignment on Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> Peak bridge years with amusement park </li> <li> Commercial barge traffic on Mississippi River </li> <li> Namesake of Chain of Rocks </li> <li> Chain of Rocks channel </li> <li> Chouteau Island </li> <li> Construction of 1953 canal on east side </li> <li> Castle like structures at Chain of Rock Bridge </li> <li> Physical dimensions and unusual bend on Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> Gretchen (bridge keeper volunteer) <ul> <li> Earliest memory of Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> Involvement as an ambassador at Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> Typical bridge keeper duties </li> <li> Personal connection to bridge </li> <li> Most memorable people on the bridge </li> <li> Wildlife sightings on Mississippi </li> <li> Most recent renovations on the bridge </li> </ul> </li> </ul> 1970 - 1999 <ul> <li> Bridge closed to the public and slated for demolition </li> <li> What ironically saved the Chain of Rocks Bridge from demolition </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Reopening as a pedestrian bridge in 1999 with Trialnet </li> <li> Great Rivers Greenway established in 2000 </li> <li> Future options for Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> Activities and events at Chain of Rocks Bridge </li> <li> Other Green Rivers Greenway destinations </li> </ul>

69. Chain of Rocks Bridge

Remembering Connie Echols The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. The Wagon Wheel Motel is the longest, continuously operated motel along Route 66. The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. This episode was originally released in 2018 as Connie was nearing her 10th anniversary of owning and operating The Wagon Wheel Motel. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Connie about: Website: <a href="https://www.wagonwheel66cuba.com/">The Wagon Wheel Motel</a> Website: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/HistoricWagonWheelMotelFeaturingConniesShoppe/">Wagon Wheel Facebook Page</a> <a href= "http://www.route66podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wagon-Wheel-Connie-2.jpeg"> </a> Connie Echols, owner Wagon Wheel Motel Show highlights: <ul> <li>Connie's other profession before purchasing The Wagon Wheel Motel</li> <li>Early history of The Wagon Wheel Motel</li> <li>Most popular items sold at The Wagon Wheel Gift Shop</li> <li>Why the original motel garages were removed from adjoining rooms</li> <li>The original Wagon Wheel Neon sign and why there's only one sign facing east, and no sign facing travelers as they travel west</li> <li>Keeping in touch with other historic Route 66 Motels</li> <li>Latest projects at The Wagon Wheel that Connie is working on</li> <li>Local area attractions for Cuba, MO</li> <li>Annual events in the area</li> <li>Famous guests who stayed at The Wagon Wheel Motel</li> </ul>

Remembering Connie Echols The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. The Wagon Wheel Motel is the longest, continuously operated motel along Route 66. The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. This episode was originally released in 2018 as Connie was nearing her 10th anniversary of owning and operating The Wagon Wheel Motel. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Connie about: Website: The Wagon Wheel Motel Website: Wagon Wheel Facebook Page Connie Echols, owner Wagon Wheel Motel Show highlights: Connie's other profession before purchasing The Wagon Wheel Motel Early history of The Wagon Wheel Motel Most popular items sold at The Wagon Wheel Gift Shop Why the original motel garages were removed from adjoining rooms The original Wagon Wheel Neon sign and why there's only one sign facing east, and no sign facing travelers as they travel west Keeping in touch with other historic Route 66 Motels Latest projects at The Wagon Wheel that Connie is working on Local area attractions for Cuba, MO Annual events in the area Famous guests who stayed at The Wagon Wheel Motel

Remembering Connie Echols The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. The Wagon Wheel Motel is the longest, continuously operated motel along Route 66. The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. This episode was originally released in 2018 as Connie was nearing her 10th anniversary of owning and operating The Wagon Wheel Motel. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Connie about: Website: <a href="https://www.wagonwheel66cuba.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Wagon Wheel Motel</a> Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoricWagonWheelMotelFeaturingConniesShoppe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wagon Wheel Facebook Page</a> <a href="http://www.route66podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wagon-Wheel-Connie-2.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a> Connie Echols, owner Wagon Wheel Motel Show highlights: <ul> <li>Connie's other profession before purchasing The Wagon Wheel Motel</li> <li>Early history of The Wagon Wheel Motel</li> <li>Most popular items sold at The Wagon Wheel Gift Shop</li> <li>Why the original motel garages were removed from adjoining rooms</li> <li>The original Wagon Wheel Neon sign and why there's only one sign facing east, and no sign facing travelers as they travel west</li> <li>Keeping in touch with other historic Route 66 Motels</li> <li>Latest projects at The Wagon Wheel that Connie is working on</li> <li>Local area attractions for Cuba, MO</li> <li>Annual events in the area</li> <li>Famous guests who stayed at The Wagon Wheel Motel</li> </ul>

68. Remembering Connie Echols of The Wagon Wheel Motel (Encore)

The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Ramona Lehman, who passed away on August 2, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. This episode was originally released in 2021 as Ramona celebrated her 50th year operating the Munger Moss Motel. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Ramona about <ul> <li>How does an Iowa farm girl wind up on Route 66?</li> <li>Honeymooning along Route 66</li> <li>Early history of The Munger Moss Motel</li> <li>Origin of the Munger Moss Name</li> <li>Remembering her late husband, Bob Lehman</li> <li>Helping businesses along Route 66 get established</li> <li>The early days when Ramona arrived at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Discovering garages that were once part of the motel</li> <li>Ramona's room recommendation at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Long term residents at The Munger Moss</li> <li>The Munger Moss: To sell or not to sell?</li> <li>Will the children carry on the Munger Moss tradition?</li> <li>The world famous Munger Moss Neon sign</li> <li>Celebrating 50 years at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Most memorable guests to walk through the door</li> <li>Meeting the original owner many years later – Emmitt Moss</li> <li>Maintaining the Munger Moss sign</li> <li>Constant flow of picture takers along Route 66</li> <li>Most popular Munger Moss items for sale in the lobby</li> <li>Bob Lehman's prized toy collection<a href= "http://www.route66podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bob-lehman-toy-collection.jpeg"></a></li> <li>The biggest challenge in 50 years at The Munger Moss</li> <li>The very first in-ground pool in Lebanon, Missouri arrives at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Ramona's last vacation</li> <li>Preserving Route 66 for future generations</li> <li>Is Ramona as famous locally as she is with Route 66 travelers?</li> <li>Ramona's Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren visiting at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Sales pitch for The Munger Moss 2021</li> <li>Next item on Ramona's Bucket list</li> <li>A Ramona Lehman Revelation: Where hasn't she been along Route 66? (The answer WILL surprise you!)</li> <li>Long Live Route 66</li> </ul>

The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Ramona Lehman, who passed away on August 2, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. This episode was originally released in 2021 as Ramona celebrated her 50th year operating the Munger Moss Motel. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Ramona about How does an Iowa farm girl wind up on Route 66? Honeymooning along Route 66 Early history of The Munger Moss Motel Origin of the Munger Moss Name Remembering her late husband, Bob Lehman Helping businesses along Route 66 get established The early days when Ramona arrived at The Munger Moss Discovering garages that were once part of the motel Ramona's room recommendation at The Munger Moss Long term residents at The Munger Moss The Munger Moss: To sell or not to sell? Will the children carry on the Munger Moss tradition? The world famous Munger Moss Neon sign Celebrating 50 years at The Munger Moss Most memorable guests to walk through the door Meeting the original owner many years later – Emmitt Moss Maintaining the Munger Moss sign Constant flow of picture takers along Route 66 Most popular Munger Moss items for sale in the lobby Bob Lehman's prized toy collection The biggest challenge in 50 years at The Munger Moss The very first in-ground pool in Lebanon, Missouri arrives at The Munger Moss Ramona's last vacation Preserving Route 66 for future generations Is Ramona as famous locally as she is with Route 66 travelers? Ramona's Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren visiting at The Munger Moss Sales pitch for The Munger Moss 2021 Next item on Ramona's Bucket list A Ramona Lehman Revelation: Where hasn't she been along Route 66? (The answer WILL surprise you!) Long Live Route 66

The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Ramona Lehman, who passed away on August 2, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. This episode was originally released in 2021 as Ramona celebrated her 50th year operating the Munger Moss Motel. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Ramona about <ul> <li>How does an Iowa farm girl wind up on Route 66?</li> <li>Honeymooning along Route 66</li> <li>Early history of The Munger Moss Motel</li> <li>Origin of the Munger Moss Name</li> <li>Remembering her late husband, Bob Lehman</li> <li>Helping businesses along Route 66 get established</li> <li>The early days when Ramona arrived at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Discovering garages that were once part of the motel</li> <li>Ramona's room recommendation at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Long term residents at The Munger Moss</li> <li>The Munger Moss: To sell or not to sell?</li> <li>Will the children carry on the Munger Moss tradition?</li> <li>The world famous Munger Moss Neon sign</li> <li>Celebrating 50 years at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Most memorable guests to walk through the door</li> <li>Meeting the original owner many years later – Emmitt Moss</li> <li>Maintaining the Munger Moss sign</li> <li>Constant flow of picture takers along Route 66</li> <li>Most popular Munger Moss items for sale in the lobby</li> <li>Bob Lehman's prized toy collection<a href="http://www.route66podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bob-lehman-toy-collection.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li> <li>The biggest challenge in 50 years at The Munger Moss</li> <li>The very first in-ground pool in Lebanon, Missouri arrives at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Ramona's last vacation</li> <li>Preserving Route 66 for future generations</li> <li>Is Ramona as famous locally as she is with Route 66 travelers?</li> <li>Ramona's Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren visiting at The Munger Moss</li> <li>Sales pitch for The Munger Moss 2021</li> <li>Next item on Ramona's Bucket list</li> <li>A Ramona Lehman Revelation: Where hasn't she been along Route 66? (The answer WILL surprise you!)</li> <li>Long Live Route 66</li> </ul>

54. Remembering Ramona Lehman - The Munger Moss Motel (Encore)

As a high school teenager in 1958, he entered a talent show and played Jerry Lee Lewis' Great Balls of Fire. The unexpected happened.... he won and didn't know how to play any other songs. One year later, he would call Buddy Holly's manager and ask for an audition without even having an original song to play. The unexpected happened, he got the audition and wrote the song in the back of the car on his way to the audition. Join host Anthony Arno talk with Route 66 legend George Tomsco, founder of the Fireballs. According to Dick Clark, the Fireballs created the Surf Sound, a term that Tomsco never had even heard of. George talks about his earliest memories along Route 66, letting fate guide his musical career, his reaction to Buddy Holly unknowingly play his guitar, having the number one song in America just before the Beatles arrived, and his latest musical pursuits.

As a high school teenager in 1958, he entered a talent show and played Jerry Lee Lewis' Great Balls of Fire. The unexpected happened.... he won and didn't know how to play any other songs. One year later, he would call Buddy Holly's manager and ask for an audition without even having an original song to play. The unexpected happened, he got the audition and wrote the song in the back of the car on his way to the audition. Join host Anthony Arno talk with Route 66 legend George Tomsco, founder of the Fireballs. According to Dick Clark, the Fireballs created the Surf Sound, a term that Tomsco never had even heard of. George talks about his earliest memories along Route 66, letting fate guide his musical career, his reaction to Buddy Holly unknowingly play his guitar, having the number one song in America just before the Beatles arrived, and his latest musical pursuits.

5. Fireballs Legend George Tomsco

Dylan Wallace just graduated high school in Wilmington, IL, and he's literally made a mark along Route 66 by painting a shield on the side of Two Hounds Antique Shop along Route 66.

Dylan Wallace just graduated high school in Wilmington, IL, and he's literally made a mark along Route 66 by painting a shield on the side of Two Hounds Antique Shop along Route 66.

4. Dylan Wallace Mural Artist

3. Angel Delgadillo: The Guardian of Route 66

Author, Route 66 historian, and the voice of Sheriff or Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie Cars. The very first episode of The Route 66 Podcast features an interview with the biggest advocate of The Mother Road. Michael talks about his earliest memories of Route 66, the many changes that the road has endured, his work with helping Pixar create a movie about Route 66, and many of the other books that he's written about western life.

Author, Route 66 historian, and the voice of Sheriff or Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie Cars. The very first episode of The Route 66 Podcast features an interview with the biggest advocate of The Mother Road. Michael talks about his earliest memories of Route 66, the many changes that the road has endured, his work with helping Pixar create a movie about Route 66, and many of the other books that he's written about western life.

2. Michael Wallis

The Route 66 Podcast featuring your host, Anthony Arno. In this premiere episode, Anthony tells about his teaching background and how his students bicycled 2000 miles in the back of the classroom while learning all about Route 66.

The Route 66 Podcast featuring your host, Anthony Arno. In this premiere episode, Anthony tells about his teaching background and how his students bicycled 2000 miles in the back of the classroom while learning all about Route 66.

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