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- 1 weeks ago1h 22m
73. The World's Largest Ketchup Bottle
In Collinsville, IL, the world's largest ketchup bottle sits above the now shuttered Brooks Catsup bottling company. Originally it was designed as a water tower for the facility, but when operations were closed down in 1993, the Catsup bottle began to deteriorate. At that time, two Route 66 advocates met and aside from saving the catsup bottle, they eventually became husband and wife. Judy DeMoisey (Catsup Bottle Lady) has a background in architectural preservation and began a campaign to raise over $100,000 by selling t-shirts at the catsup bottle. Mike Gassman, (President, CEO, and Big Tomato of the worlds largest catsup bottle fan club, Inc.) handles the publicity and promotion of the catsup bottle, including popular annual events. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with both Mike and Judy about their efforts to save and restore the Brooks Catsup Bottle. Highlights from the show include: Earliest memories of Route 66 How both Mike and Judy met "Ketchup" or "Catsup" Triumph Catsup and Pickle Company (1907) Brooks Catsup Bottling Plant (1933) Need for a water tower to satisfy water usage at factory Operations shift to Indiana (1960) Massive Catsup Bottle dimensions Catsup Bottle preservation movement (1993) <!-- wp:list-item {"style":{"eleme
- Sep 28, 20261h 19m
72. The Green Book: Black travel experiences along Route 66
Candacy Taylor was originally writing a Route 66 travel guide for Route 66 when she discovered the unfair treatment of black travelers along The Mother Road. Candacy immediately pivoted and would spend the next five years researching the history of black travel in America, bringing to light that half of the Route 66 communities were "sun down" towns. Join Route 66 podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with Candacy about the not so popular side of Route 66 during its heyday, including the popularity of The Green Book. Highlights from the show include: Candacy first learning about the Green Book Route 66 "Sun Down" towns Victor Green and his Green Book Automotive Hall of Fame honors Non "Sun Down" towns on Route 66 Murray's Dude Ranch and other popular Route 66 stops Nat King Cole treatment along The Mother Road An incredible story about Candacy's step-father, Ron The Green Book movie- how accurate is it? Candacy's academic accolades The Smithsonian exhibit Overground Railroad: The Young Adult version for teens
- Aug 6, 20261h 0m
71. Driving a 100 year old automobile on Route 66 - Ed Fogle
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
- Jun 16, 20261h 7m
70. Horatio Nelson Jackson: The first person to drive an automobile across America
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 <img src="//assets.libsyn.co
- May 23, 202647 min
69. Chain of Rocks Bridge
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
- May 6, 202630 min
68. Remembering Connie Echols of The Wagon Wheel Motel (Encore)
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
- Mar 1, 20261h 10m
67. Cadillac Ranch
The Cadillac Ranch is one of the most popular stops along Route 66, and on this very special episode, host Anthony Arno speaks with the only surviving who created the art installation. At 81 years old, Chip not only talks about establishing Ant Farm, the creative group behind the Cadillac Ranch, but two other "unimaginable" projects that honor the automobile. Join Anthony as he talks with Chip about Pivoting away from a traditional career as an architect How Ant Farm was established and the origin behind the name Finding and burying 10 classic Cadillacs in Texas The intention was never to allow visitors defact the cars with grafitti Working with Amarillo businessman Stanly Marsh, who financed the project Bruch Springsteen sings about The Cadillac Ranch Quietly relocating the ranch down the road 23 years later Modifications to cars that were burried at the Cadillac Ranch Preserving the Cadillac Ranch Special anniversary celebrations The secret behind the Cadillac Ranch MEDIA BURN Creating a "spectacle" was the goal Evil Knieval meets a lunar launch with a JFK impersonator Secretly renting the parking lot of the Cow Palace Setting 100 TV's on fire- you only get one chance GM TRAINING VIDEO 1950'S GM training video for sales force Widely accepted for something so basic from decades earlier Public performance at Whitney Museum Chip played the rold of customer Age of Youtube culture What would be done differently? What happened to Ant Farm movement? Ant Farm fire Chip's public Persona and recognition today EALI & Columbia University Ant Farm Archives
- Feb 2, 202628 min
66. The 66th Episode!
It's our 66th episode, and that's a major milestone in the world of podcasting! In fact, less than 7% of all podcasts ever launched ever make it to thier 66th episode. Join Route 66 host Anthony Arno as he is joined by his wife sharing his thoughts on the podcast along with some other things that listeners never knew about.
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