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  • Where Did They Go? Legendary Cars Gone Missing

    Where Did They Go? Legendary Cars Gone Missing
    Feb 21 2025
    Famous cars owned (or driven) by famous people: how could they disappear? An aura of mystery shrouds the fate of some legendary autos; all with a unique story to tell that nevertheless remains incomplete without sure knowledge of their whereabouts. Classic car aficionado Karl Petry guests with strange accounts of phantom rides that may be out of sight but are definitely not out of mind. American Road Trip Talk airs Fridays at 1:00 pm Pacific on 1150 KKNW Seattle and 1150kknw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Valentine’s Day 2025 (Part II) Love is All Around

    Valentine’s Day 2025 (Part II) Love is All Around
    Feb 15 2025
    For Valentine’s Day, we include a bonus episode for your enjoyment. Suzanne Mitchell joins us as co-host, having discovered towns whose name says it all. Then we acknowledge the Commonwealth of Virginia for their legendary slogan that made marketing history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Valentine’s Day 2025 (Part I) Looking for Love in All the Right Places

    Valentine’s Day 2025 (Part I) Looking for Love in All the Right Places
    Feb 14 2025
    On Valentine’s Day, we turn to our friend and regular contributor Matt Shea for examples of romantic artistic creations to be found at various locations around America. They offer proof that love is all around us if we just know where to look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • When I Love Lucy Hit the Road

    When I Love Lucy Hit the Road
    Feb 7 2025
    “California, Here We Come!” The Ricardos and Mertzes began their cross-country drive to the Golden State on the January 10, 1955 episode of I Love Lucy. What could possibly go wrong? Suffice it to say, hilarity ensued. This week, Geoffrey Mark aka The Walking Encyclopedia of Hollywood History visits with a trove of information about Lucy, Desi, Fred, Ethyl and one of the most famous road trips in television history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • What Mechanics Know: Meet Tony from Jersey

    What Mechanics Know: Meet Tony from Jersey
    Jan 31 2025
    This week, we tackle the topic of how to form a mutually trusting relationship with your auto mechanic. Tony Clemente, owner of Silver Lake Auto Service in Belleville, New Jersey is our guest. Tony provides top-flight service to a loyal clientele that puts a premium on his expertise and experience. What does every customer have a right to expect from an automotive service provider and what does a mechanic have a right to expect in return? Tony has discovered plenty from 30 years in the trade. His insights and stories may cause you to rethink the way you do business at “the shop.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Winter Fun in the Wilds of Western Washington

    Winter Fun in the Wilds of Western Washington
    Jan 24 2025
    Whether your tastes run to roughing it in the evergreen wild, packing up the RV for a long weekend trip or indulging in the rustic luxury of “glamping,” wintertime in Western Washington is no impediment to all the thrills you can discover on the open road. In this episode, Matt Shea is back with news of several resorts that put you in close touch with nature and offer year-round recreational opportunities to rugged individualists and families alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Making Ready for Mardi Gras 2025 in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou

    Making Ready for Mardi Gras 2025 in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou
    Jan 17 2025
    "Throw Me Something, Mister!" This phrase is famous in Bayou country; it is what people say as they get caught up in the Mardi Gras spirit. On this edition of American Road Trip Talk, you’ll learn why this is the perfect time to plan a visit to the land of “lagniappe” and see for yourself why the people, parades and special events in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou are tough to beat. Cody A. Gray, President & CEO of Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism, is our guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • 2025 is Here and Springfield, Illinois is Ready

    2025 is Here and Springfield, Illinois is Ready
    Jan 10 2025
    This week’s episode features historic Springfield, Illinois and another star turn for Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager of the Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau. Tune in or download and hear about events planned for 2025 in the Land of Lincoln. The 63rd International Carillon Festival, held in beautiful Washington Park, will be moving to Memorial Day Weekend this year. Springfield is also gearing up for the 16th Annual History Comes Alive season June 6 – August 10 with live history programming for 10 weeks. In addition, Springfield boasts nearly 40 things to see, do and eat along Route 66. Join us for a busy show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min