Join Thomas and Becky Repp as they team up with Gary Mantz to bring you a new road trip adventure each week. American Road Trip Talk is your chance to discover the backroads that embody true Americana. As the owners and producers of award-winning American Road magazine, Thomas and Becky want your future road trip to be both interesting and exciting. By teaming up with veteran radio broadcaster, Gary Mantz, they offer up valuable road trip planning information.
From Frontage Roads to the Blue Ridge: Discovering America One Road Trip at a Time
In this special solo edition of American Road Trip Talk, guest host New York Vinnie shares some of his favorite road trip adventures and reflects on why America’s backroads, small towns, and hidden attractions remain the best way to experience the country. From a quirky roadside collection of vintage cars between Seattle and Portland to the scenic farming communities of Washington’s Highway 99, listeners are encouraged to slow down, leave the interstate behind, and embrace the unexpected. Vinnie also highlights unforgettable journeys through the North Cascades, the Canadian border region, the historic Blue Ridge Parkway, and the music-rich highways stretching from Bristol and Knoxville to Nashville and Memphis. Along the way, he celebrates the roadside diners, local museums, historic landmarks, and memorable people that transform an ordinary drive into a meaningful adventure, reminding travelers that the true destination of any road trip is the discovery found between the mile markers.
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18 Sept 2026
Cruising Route 66 for a Cause: Classic Cars, Americana, and the Ultimate Road Trip Adventure
This episode follows an inspiring Route 66 road trip that combines classic American car culture with a meaningful mission. Guest host NY Vinnie talks to our guest Monty Belsham about his plans to lead a caravan of 14 vintage vehicles, including his beloved 1953 Hudson Hornet, on a 2,400-mile journey from Kingman, Arizona to Chicago, Illinois along the Mother Road. Along the way, the travelers will experience the iconic roadside attractions, neon-lit landmarks, and small-town charm that have made Route 66 a legendary road trip destination. The journey also serves a greater purpose by raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease research through Drive Toward a Cure. Blending Americana, automotive history, friendship, and philanthropy, the episode captures the spirit of the open road and celebrates why Route 66 remains one of the world’s most memorable travel experiences.Learn more at Home - Drive Toward a Cure for Parkinson's Disease
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11 Sept 2026
America’s Scenic Byways
In this episode, guest host NY Vinnie turns the spotlight on America’s scenic byways and the unforgettable road trip experiences waiting beyond the interstate. Our guest, Sharon Strouse, executive director of the National Scenic Byway Association, shares how more than a thousand designated byways across the country connect travelers with historic towns, breathtaking landscapes, local culture, and hidden roadside treasures. From the Cascade Loop in Washington and the North Shore Scenic Drive along Lake Superior to Amish Country in Ohio and Indiana, the conversation highlights routes where the journey itself becomes the destination. Listeners discover how scenic byways offer opportunities to explore small-town America, sample regional cuisine, experience seasonal beauty such as fall foliage, and uncover stories that can’t be found on major highways. Perfect for travelers seeking a slower, more meaningful road trip, this episode celebrates the roads less traveled and the adventures that await around every bend.
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