Tom Cotter is a legend among car culture enthusiasts and his love of “barn finding” has attracted a following around the globe. He shares stories of discovering obscure collections that surprised him and made him wish these languishing beauties were already restored and back on the road.
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Tupelo To Graceland: Happy 85th Birthday Elvis!
Elvis Presley aka The King of Rock and Roll, left a great legacy of popular songs, hit movies and a beautiful home called Graceland which is still a top tourist destination in Memphis, Tennessee. From hardscrabble roots in the delta town of Tupelo, Mississippi to the heights of fame and fortune, the journey of Elvis can be traced from home to home in a single day. We discuss the pilgrimage millions have made by auto with Elvis expert, Cory Cooper.
Visit WebsiteRemembering 2019 and Welcoming 2020
Our last program of 2019 fondly recalls a wonderful man named Foster Braun who passed away in February: he was a warm-hearted professional whose love of broadcasting and long support of the American Road family left an
inspiring Trip Talk legacy. Some honorable mentions of stories from the magazine round out an appreciation of 2019 even as we look ahead to the open road and more adventures to come in 2020.
Country Roads Hide Treasures in North Carolina
Exploring the back roads in a state like North Carolina reveals an endless treasure trove of inspiration for artists and photographers like Tony Craig and his buddy on the road, Cotton Ketchie. For them, the next great discovery is just up the road or around the bend. (Art by Cotton Ketchie)
Visit WebsiteA.J. Baime and 100 Dream Cars
100 Dream Cars: The Best of “My Ride” is the latest book by car culture aficionado, New York Times best-selling author and Wall Street Journal “My Ride” columnist, A.J. Baime. It was hard to choose but A.J. selected one hundred cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles to fill the dream garage.
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Road trips offer an endless array of amazing encounters. Write them down! Book publicist and Road Warrior Julia Brown maintains a journal of all the places she and her husband visit in North America. More than a keepsake, her copious notes prevent memories of great times and great places from fading.
Visit WebsiteRancho Buena Vista Adobe in Vista, CA
A landmark that takes visitors back to Early California days, Rancho Buena Vista Adobe is a beautiful legacy of the Mission-to-Rancho transition period in what is now the Golden State. Nicole Strickland guides tours of the historic (and reportedly haunted) locale in the city of Vista, 30 minutes north of San Diego.
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Visit WebsiteJFK Assassination and The Sixth Floor Museum
Stephen Fagin, curator of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, shares his scholarly insights into the history and lore of the November 22, 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and describes what visitors can explore at the site today.
Visit WebsiteWorld’s Largest Twins and More with Erika Nelson
Nelson is a Department Editor at American Road Magazine and the founding curator of “The World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of The World’s Largest Things”. In this episode, Erika brings her latest stories from the road.
Visit WebsiteLegend of Resurrection Mary
Edward McClelland, author of Folktales and Legends of the Middle West, details the tragic story of Resurrection Mary, celebrated for more than 80 years as Chicago’s most famous ghost. Her identity and untimely death in a car accident are the subject of extensive research and much speculation.
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