In this episode of American Road Trip Talk, Gary Mantz takes listeners on a journey to Southern Colorado's spectacular San Luis Valley. Joined by Julie Chacon, Executive Director of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area and the Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway, the conversation explores a secluded region rich with deep historical roots pr ... Show More
Yesterday
Adventure Drives for When Spring Arrives (encore)
Mark Greene of Cars Yeah says, “For me an adventure drive is when you go off the freeway and onto the back roads, or no roads, out into the wilderness. Away from cities and on roads in unique locations where tourists rarely venture.” Mark is our guest and he has stories of remark ... Show More
25m 25s
Mar 6
Journey to the Top of the Rockies in Colorado's Lake County
Gary Mantz sits down with Adam Ducharme, the tourism director for Colorado's Lake County, to explore the breathtaking Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway. Road trippers are invited to journey through Leadville and Twin Lakes, discovering a route rich with both historic artifacts and ... Show More
27m 52s
Feb 20
Legends of New Jersey with Karl Petry (encore)
In this encore edition of American Road Trip Talk, we are diving deep into the Garden State’s most enduring legends. Our special guest, Karl Petry, will serve as our guide through the strange and fascinating history of the region. Among them, the terrifying “New Jersey Devil”, th ... Show More
26m 32s
Nov 2024
Thanksgiving Reconsidered
November 26, 1970. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival, protestors gather under a statue of Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader who had made peace with the Pilgrims, and partook in the legendary Thanksgiving meal. This protest was organized b ... Show More
35m 57s
Dec 2022
698 Ready for Christmas Near and Far; Wassailing
<p>In the first of two holiday-themed shows, Rick's guests recall their childhood Christmases in the Netherlands, Italy, and New Mexico. Then more friends join us to describe what you're likely to find this time of year in Austria, Australia, Japan...and Antarctica. Plus, we'll h ... Show More
52 m
Dec 2022
The Astonishing All-Star Holiday Special III
Well, it's our second favorite time of year again, after Halloween, but that’s no reason not to invite all of our spooky friends over for some eggnog, stories, fun, and good conversation. The Astonishing Legends All-Star Holiday Special has become something of a tradition, and we ... Show More
2h 9m