Arizona Podcast

Our guest on this edition the Arizona Podcast is Mark Eller, Foundations and New Business Director of Leave No Trace. We learn about the seven principles to becoming good stewards of our environment as we journey out to discover the great state of Arizona. We are all the solution to conservation and Leave No Trace is leading the way with pioneering science, hands-on training and simple guidelines. It begins with The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace. Plan Ahead & Prepare Stick to Trails Trash Your Trash Leave What You Find Be Careful With Fire Respect Wildlife Share the Outdoors Mark Eller develops partnerships and grant proposals, including new business, government funding sources, private foundations and corporate grant programs. He has a background in journalism, including editorial positions with multiple outdoor sports publications, and served as the director of communications for the International Mountain Bicycling Association for 11 years before joining the Center This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona. Since 1994, a Leave No Trace program has been managed by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a 501(c) non-profit organization, is dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors worldwide. The center's mission is to teach people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. This mission is accomplished through education, research, volunteerism and partnerships. Leave No Trace tries to build awareness, appreciation and respect for wildlands. The center's youth education initiative, Leave No Trace for Every Kid, emphasizes asset development in youth through the lens of outdoor stewardship. Leave No Trace for Every Kid is shaped and inspired by the rich diversity of youth and their communities that have found joy, discovery and learning through the outdoors. The center has partnerships with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other partners such as colleges, universities, outfitter/guide services, small businesses, non-profits and youth serving organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and the American Camp Association. There are also formal Leave No Trace in Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand.

Williams is a city in northern Arizona on The Mother Road, Historic Route-66. It sits at about 6,800 feet in elevation, covers about 44 square miles and has a population of over 3,200. It's best known as the "Gateway To The Grand Canyon" National Park via the Grand Canyon Railway. Historic Route 66 in Williams has Americana-style shops and restaurants dating back to the early 1900s. In this edition of the Arizona Podcast we spotlight being the "Gateway To The Grand Canyon", the city of Williams and another "Moment with the Mayor" as we share time with the honorable John W Moore, mayor of Williams Arizona. This is one small town that has way too much to do and see in just one day. From the Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon railway and taking the kids to see sights like Bearizona. We learn the history of the great town and the people that keep it going.

The City of Kingman is a city along Route 66, in northwestern Arizona. Elevation of 3,333 and a populations of 30,000. The historic Mother road and the role of Kingman is most certainly part of American history and is celebrated at the Route 66 Museum set inside the Powerhouse Visitors Center. Murals, Dioramas and a library at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts traces local history. Locomotive Park, featuring old Locomotive 3759 a 1928 steam engine, and the Kingman Railroad Museum documents the city's past as a 20th-century railway hub.  I had an awesome discussion with Josh Noble, tourism services manager for the City of Kingman. He is a walking-talking database about the City of Kingman Arizona! Normally I would give my input of the Cities I visit and some notable must see's... This show.... I just let Josh run loose as he is so much more knowledgable than I about this than I will ever be... Enjoy everything and be sure to tell any and all of the locations you visit that you heard about it on Arizona Podcast!

Winslow Arizona - The City of Winslow AZ is a small town with big adventures that incorporated by in 1900. Just about 100 miles west of the New Mexico border on Interstate 40. Sits at just under 5,000 ft in elevation and covers just about 13 square miles in area. Winslow is home to a multitude of attractions including a stop on the mother road! Winslow Topics: "Standing On The Corner Park" made famous by the band the eagles in 1972 with their hit song “Take It Easy”. The park was created by the city back in 1999 to add to the magic of the city of Winslow. Its estimated that over 100,000 people visit this site. The hotel La Posada is a must to see and a must stay if you’re in the area built back in the 1920’s its iconic and after its renovation, has become one of the top hotels in the southwest. Set in a restored railroad hotel built by the Santa Fe Railway, this beautiful southwestern-style hotel lies next to the Winslow Amtrak station. McHood park and Clear Creek are a must as well. If you stay close to town and want a nice cold one, can I suggest a stop in the relic-road brewing company? Fried Pickles are on the menu. If you’re not going to make a stop at the majestic Painted Desert and Petrified Forest east of Winslow I would encourage you to drive just north of Winslow to the little painted desert park. The Meteor Crater, IS the best preserved meteor crater site on earth. Don’t forget to take the old way to get there by stopping by Meteor City, it has its very own exit off I-40 at exit 239 from the east or west and is home to the now closed but roadside photo worthy, Meteor City Trading post. Movie trivia, this site was Used in the movie Starman back in 84’ when Starman meets Mark Sherman from SETI.  A Moment With The Mayor: Roberta "Birdie" Cano | Very excited to share Moment with the mayor on the Arizona Podcast. This podcast features the Honorable Roberta "Birdie" Cano, Mayor of Winslow Arizona. We’ll get the latest news about her city from the standing on the corner park to the important roll Route 66 has played and continues to play today for the city of Winslow and plans to celebrate the Centennial of the mother Road in 2026!    IU5E01I06hfO8Sp6aa0C jWRBp7jcTRjhLEICiZre

What Is The "Arizona Podcast" - A short podcast introducing the Arizona Podcast and the host to listeners. Discussion on the concept of the podcast and its wide content. Upcoming Interviews and now and for the future. How listeners can help with Future show ideas and how to support the podcast. Fun Facts on The Mother Road Route-66 and the Highways Centennial in 2026. “Arizona Podcast” shares the adventures of Chris and Mary, longtime visitors and now, new transplants to Arizona who journey the highways and backroads of the Grand Canyon state. They hope the podcast will aid other new transplants in discovering what Arizona has to offer. In addition to those newly arriving, it may help those that have lived here for years in either discovering or re-discovering these gems.   gIbonQBeNE3cZO1xTnbx

Chris and Mary of Arizona Podcast are excited to discuss their new new programs to their Podcast; "Arizona Route 66: The Podcast", dedicated to just that; ARIZONA ROUTE 66. In addition to the podcast, they have created an online calendar; "Arizona Route 66: The Calendar" supporting the Podcast to help illustrate the fun and amazing events on Route 66 in the state of Arizona. It has taken a lot of thought, time and creativity on their part and is an ongoing project with a laundry list of ideas that will be added. What to include? What NOT to include? How to obtain the information about ALL the events on Arizona Route 66 that would entice those on a Mother Road-Road Trip to stop and most importantly, support the many small town businesses on the Main Street Of America.  Arizona Route 66, is a 385.2 mile journey through time! “…There is a spirit, a feeling that resides along this highway. The spirit of Route 66 lives in the people and their stories, the views and buildings, and travelers’ perceptions of the highway. Today’s travelers can still experience a remarkable journey traveling through time on Route 66.”

Coming in November 2024 are two new projects focussed on The Main Street Of America; Arizona Route 66. They are - "Arizona Route 66: The Podcast" AND "Arizona Route 66: The Calendar". The Arizona Route 66 Events Calendar is broken down to make it easier for those seeking specific events where you can see everything or by a Category. The ongoing events not listed on the Event Calendar include some fun activities like walking tours, ghost towns, must see and maybe not so much go see Arizona locations and really oddities along the mother Road. For those that are planning their Route 66 Centennial Road Trip in 2026? We have some events already being planned and promoted. These events will then be moved to the main calendar as we get closer. We invited Google's AI hosts to visit our new website and give their point of view of its contents and WOW, were we surprised! So much so, we wanted to share as a sneak peek as to what is coming in November... Enjoy!

This "Live" Podcast we share time with Kenneth Large, Operations and Logistics Manager of Roys Motel and Cafe in Amboy, CA (@visitamboy). The famous 50 foot Roy's Motel and Cafe neon sign on Route 66 has been the beacon of the desert since 1959 and Roy's has been welcoming travelers on The Main Street Of America since 1938. So much Mother Road history to share and the future? Let's just say, they have big changes coming for the Centennial celebration in 2026! This podcast was broadcast live on Podbean on Saturday, October 5th at 8am (AZ TIME).

My guest is Leanne Toohey who without a doubt, is the OFFICIAL “Oatman Resident Historian”. Some fun facts about this Route 66 Gem that welcomes all Mother Road visitors and the wild burros who live there with open arms to walk anywhere and everywhere in their community. A few backroad must see and do’s and we learn about her love of being part of the S.O.S. Donkey Haven; a non-profit safe haven for all donkey’s placed in their care. Her work with the Oatman Tailings Society and her life as a "Soaper". We learn more about the life of Clark Gable, an Oatman regular and the famous "Honeymoon Night" in Oatman heading home from a courthouse Wedding in Kingman. #youtubechannel #motherroadminute #youtube #route66 #themotherroad #themotherroadminute #podcast #podcaster #arizonapodcaster #cowboylostinaz #arizonatravel #route66travel #podcasthost #podcasting #themainstreetofamerica #mainstreetofamerica #cinamaker #facebooklive #youtubelive #youtubepodcast #Oatman #LeanneToohey #OatmanHistory

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we celebrate our very first "LIVE" interactive podcast with our new segment "Live from The Main Street Of America" in Kingman, AZ. Along for the ride is special guest co-host co-host Jim from Jim Hinckley's America.  Note that this show didn't go as planned at all with a handful of errors on my part. I forgot the computer that would have provided out livestream to our Youtube Channel and Facebook Page and the house monitor system so those joining us live at Calico's Restaurant in Kingman we unable to hear the chat-room guests. I will make sure to have a better checklist for future live shows.... trust me. Guests in this podcast include Ken Large from Roys' Motel and Cafe in Amboy California with an update on the construction and preparation for the 2026 Route 66 Centennial. Winslow Mayor Roberta "Birdie" Cano with big news and spotlighting the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the "Standin' On The Corner" festival. Laura Misajet, Director Museum Operations & Public Outreach for the MDHCA and their upcoming annual Rendezvous event at the historic Goffs Schoolhouse. Sarah Ferry from Kingman Main Street to speak about upcoming events and the revitalization of downtown Kingman including the Beale Motel. Steve LeSueur, Editor of the Buzz News and his involvement with the all new Kingman.tours interactive website and new ways AI is makeing changes to tourism.. 

Another chance to share time with an ol' friend. I joined America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning July 14, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and Jim Hinkley's America, please visit https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/  From Jim Hinckley's America Website: On today's program it's a free range, smile inducing, road trip inspiring discussion with Chris Tuttle about the changing face of broadcasting, road trips, the allure of Route 66, podcasting, and how to engage a younger generation. Chris is the developer of the acclaimed Arizona Podcast, and the fascinating Mother Road Minute. After a 30 year career in southern California broadcasting Chris and his wife Mary relocated to Arizona. They became enamored with the state as well as Route 66, and that was the inspiration for his road trip inspiring podcast and programs.  Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists for an adventure in the United States of Canada. It is also sponsored by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and the living time capsules that are the Roadrunenr Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico and the Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas. Also counted among the sponsors of Jim Hinckley's America is the Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, and Route 66 Navigation. 

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation, Stephanie Stuckey. We talk about her past, present and the future of Stuckey's! More fun on the great American road trip and the celebration of the Mother Road, Route 66. Stephanie Stuckey is the Chair of Stuckey’s, the roadside oasis famous for its pecan log rolls. The company was founded by Stephanie’s grandfather, W.S. Stuckey, Sr., as a pecan stand in Eastman, GA in 1937 and grew to over 350 stores across the country. The company was sold in 1964 but is now back in family hands and making a comeback. Stephanie took over the company in November of 2019 and, under her leadership, Stuckey’s has purchased a pecan-shelling and candy-manufacturing facility in Wrens, GA, revamped its distribution operations based in Eastman, GA, acquired a healthy pecan-snack company, rebranded its products and website, added four new franchised stores, expanded its B2B retail customer base, and increased online sales 550% — all while weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephanie received both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. She has worked as a trial lawyer, was elected to seven terms as a state representative, ran an environmental nonprofit law firm that settled the largest Clean Water Act case in Georgia history, served as Director of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Atlanta, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law. Stephanie’s achievements include being named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine, as well as graduating from Leadership Atlanta. A longstanding member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, she is active in her community and serves on many nonprofit boards, including the Initiative for Affordable Housing, EarthShare of Georgia, and her local zoning review board.   This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET (https://refer.eset.com/thearizonapodcast)  – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America (https://passportamerica.com/join/MBRR...) – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona. 

On Sunday, March 31, 2024 I was interviewed by Chris (and Jack too) at REZ Radio 91.3FM in Pala, California to discuss Route 66 in the California desert area. Stories on the Mother Road and Interstate 40 from Barstow east to Oatman and Kingman. We touched on "The Mother Road Minute" reels and the future. I will never turn down an interview opportunity, radio or podcast. I love talking about Arizona and most importantly, Route 66. Thank you Jack and Chris for the invitation to be part of your Sunday radio show.    This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

I was thrilled to have been a guest of America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning January 7, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and Jim Hinkley's America, please visit https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/  From his Show - On this very special extended program we talk with Chris Tuttle of Arizona Podcast about the magic of road trips, Arizona exploration, the allure of iconic Route 66, the forthcoming Route 66 centennial, and how adventures on the open road add some zest to life. This is road trip inspiration at its finest! Today's program is sponsored in part by the Roadrunner Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Route Trip USA, the bespoke holiday specialist for an adventure in the US or Canada, and Uranus Fudge Company & General Store. It is also sponsored by the magic of crowdfunding on Patreon, the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and Cactus Inn Motel and RV Park in McLean, Texas. This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona. 

In this edition of On The Road with the ArizonaPodcast we spotlight the award winning DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY, the oldest craft distillery located in Kingman, AZ with owners John and Deborah Patt. Their vision in 2010 was to be the best RUM distillery in the south west. The Result after 14 years? Plenty or recognitions, awards and international medals… Their humble beginnings, their process and their future discussed.   This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona. 

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with author and podcaster Jim Hinckley, a man that, if not already labeled.. should be considered one of the ultimate authorities on the Mother Road… Route66. We’ll learn more about Jim Hinckley’s America, his written, audio and video adventures and take a peek at what’s in the future. If you haven’t picked up on it over the past podcast’s… I cant wait for the Route 66 Centennial in 26’. Mary and I are in the beginning stages of securing location along the mother road here in AZ for live podcasts as well as recording interviews with the experts for shows for the future so far, Winslow, Williams and Kingman have graciously agreed to host us for these podcasts and we seriously cant wait. If you googled my guest Jim Hinckley it would tell you everything… well almost.. Jim Hinckley is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, historian, tour guide, and tour development consultant with three primary areas of expertise; Route 66, the American southwest and the American automobile industry between 1885 and 1980. Trust me, the list of other titles and area’s of expertise can go on. I have to tell you, as a big route66 buff, talking to Jim today, is equivalent to Lil Charlie Bucket walking into Bill’s Candy Shop in search of the golden ticket. This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.