Ep. 94 | Getting Our Kicks on Route 66!

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Holidays like July 4th tend to make us nostalgic for things that once brought us together. Classic road trips and weird shared experiences fit that description. So naturally, Historic Route 66 comes to mind as a classic drive full of Americana memories. Join PJ, Lindsay, and Clint as they dive in and learn a little about legendary roadway… the Mother Road…… Mainstreet USA!

The Culture of ‘Get Your Kicks on Route 66’

Whichever version of the song is your best, it all started with Bobby Troupe when he sang it first, ‘Get your kicks on Route 66. Greats such as Nat King Kole followed suite with newer and faster interpretations, seeming to follow the increased speed of cars across America. As a cultural icon, more than just a song, but included in books, movies, and all medium of artistic inclusion whenever the need for a classic diner, greasy spoon or odd amusement park or theme attraction made an appearance.

From the Start of Route 66

Whether you know it as U.S. Route 66, some call it the the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, and we learned it was one of the original highways in the U.S.! Of course you can check out the Wikipedia page on Route 66 for all the info and stats, but it’s way more fun listening to Clint read it to you! With all the history from it’s inception in 1857 until it’s historic status, there are plenty of stops along the way down Route 66!

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