#45 - The Angel of Route 66: How Angel Delgadillo Saved Historic Route 66
What happens when a highway disappears… but refuses to die?
In this special episode of the Drinking Horn Meadcast, we sit down with Angel Delgadillo—the man known around the world as “The Angel of Route 66”—to tell the story of how Historic Route 66 was brought back to life.
From growing up in Seligman, Arizona surrounded by music and family traditions that have lasted over 80 years, to watching his hometown nearly disappear when Interstate 40 bypassed it… Angel shares a firsthand account of one of the most important preservation stories in American history.
We dive into:
What it felt like when Route 66 towns were left behind
How one small barbershop became the birthplace of a movement
The founding of the Route 66 Association and the fight to save the road
The surprising impact of Cars in bringing new life—and young families—back to Route 66
Why the spirit of Route 66 still matters today, especially as we approach the Route 66 Centennial
This is more than a history lesson—it’s a story about resilience, community, and the enduring magic of the open road.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a classic American road trip, this episode will make you want to pack your bags and experience Route 66 for yourself.
📍 And if you find yourself in Flagstaff on April 28th, come join us right on Route 66 at the Mead Hall and all around downtown for the Route 66 Centennial Weenie Walk and raise a glass to the road that brought us all together.
🎧 Listen, share, and help keep the spirit of Route 66 alive.
*Special thanks to 1950's Dream World (YouTube) for the perfect song!
25 Mar 2026
#44 - Choose Your Weapons - The Story Behind Our New Mead Series
Throughout history, the greatest weapons have carried legendary names…
Excalibur.Mjolnir.The Master Sword.
These weren’t just weapons… they were symbols of power, story, and myth.
And today… we’re doing something a little dangerous at Drinking Horn Meadery.
Because we’ve created our own series of legendary weapons… in mead form.
Four brand new meads inspired by some of the most iconic weapons in mythology and fantasy — and today on the Meadcast we’re bringing in the brewers themselves to talk about how these recipes were forged.
From blackberry and lavender to smoked tea and Thai basil, these might be some of the most creative meads we've ever released.
The first one drops April 1st, and these are their stories...
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24 Nov 2025
#43 - Holly and Oak King
Evan and Nick got back onto the mics to tell the tale of the Oak King vs. the Holly King, and as usual, that was only half the fun of the episode! We also chat about Yule and other winter events.
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We love ya'll and hope you enjoy this episode
Skol!
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