Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip

Route 66 has long been a deeply ingrained aspect of American culture, and in this episode, Sean is joined by pop star Sinitta to explore how the road has become a symbol of the country’s identity and hope. They chat to friend of the podcast Jim Hinckley, who gives them an insight into how the highway became an American icon. They then pay a visit to Ohio, where they chat to fine art photographer and documentarian David J Schwartz, whose work explores the people, places and living culture of Route 66. Thank you to our contributors: https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/ https://www.davidschwartzphoto.com/ To see Sean and Sinitta in the studio, watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9GWFYbbAag Subscribe here for your weekly dose of Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher and read more at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/ Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. CREDITS Host: Sean Fletcher Telegraph Media Group Executive producers: Abby Draycott, Jasmin Nahar, Rachel Truman, Vanessa Woodgate Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones Video producer: Ed Emsley Designer: Dan Knight Platform Media Producer: Alice Tilley Executive Producers: Mick Tucker, Aidan Seymour-Judd #telegraph #visittheusa #partnerships #podcast #sinitta #miquelbrown #seanfletcher #roadtrips #america #usa #route66 #americancentenary #campaign #ad #celebrityinterviews #celebrityinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Route 66 is lined with some of the world’s most unmistakable artwork, and over the highway’s 100 year history, it has acted like a huge living canvas for American art. In this episode, Sean is joined by fashion, lifestyle and travel journalist and author Zoey Goto to explore the route’s striking visual identity, from glowing neon motel signs to giant roadside sculptures to folk art. They chat to sculptor Mark Cline, who has dedicated his recent career to creating Muffler Men, giant fibreglass statues that line Route 66. And they pay a visit to Galena in Kansas, where they chat to mural painter Sandra Dawn, who’s been creating some special work to mark 100 years of Route 66. Thank you to our contributors: Mark Cline, Sculptor https://www.instagram.com/sandradawnmurals/ To see Sean and Zoey in the studio, watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5sN2bRGx_w Subscribe here for your weekly dose of Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher and read more at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/ Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. CREDITS Host: Sean Fletcher Telegraph Media Group Executive producers: Abby Draycott, Jasmin Nahar, Rachel Truman, Vanessa Woodgate Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones Video producer: Ed Emsley Designer: Dan Knight Platform Media Producer: Alice Tilley Executive Producers: Mick Tucker, Aidan Seymour-Judd #telegraph #visittheusa #partnerships #podcast #zoeygoto #seanfletcher #roadtrips #america #usa #route66 #americancentenary #campaign #ad #celebrityinterviews #celebrityinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Route 66 serves up a mouth-watering taste of America, with flavours and influences from around the world. In this episode, Sean Fletcher hits the road with legendary TV chef Ainsley Harriott to explore the people, dishes and stories behind the food of the Mother Road. They chat to Bobby Lee, owner of The Big Texan, about a landmark year as the restaurant celebrates 66 years in business alongside Route 66’s centenary. And in Springfield, Illinois, they meet Josh Waldmire of the Cozy Dog Drive-In to hear the story of his family’s long connection to this legendary roadside institution. Salivation for the nation! Yeah, boy! Thank you to our contributors: www.bigtexan.com www.cozydogdrivein.com To see Sean and Ainsley in the studio, watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qOLy7rWv8Y Subscribe here for your weekly dose of Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher and read more at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/ Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. CREDITS Host: Sean Fletcher Telegraph Media Group Executive producers: Abby Draycott, Jasmin Nahar, Rachel Truman, Vanessa Woodgate Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones Video producer: Ed Emsley Designer: Dan Knight Platform Media Producer: Alice Tilley Executive Producers: Mick Tucker, Aidan Seymour-Judd #telegraph #visittheusa #partnerships #podcast #ainsleyharriott #foodanddrink #food #chef #seanfletcher #roadtrips #america #usa #route66 #americancentenary #campaign #ad #celebrityinterviews #celebrityinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you think of Route 66, tarmac, classic cars and neon signs might be the first things that come to mind. But the Mother Road is also home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States. In this episode, legendary explorer Ray Mears joins Sean Fletcher to share his experiences of the natural wonders found along the route, as well as the unique wildlife that inhabit the US heartland. Sean and Ray also speak to author and historian Jim Hinckley, whose unrivalled knowledge of Route 66 brings the journey to life. He offers fascinating insights into Petrified Forest National Park, along with other must-see attractions in Arizona and beyond. Thank you to our contributor: https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/ To see Sean and Ray in the studio, watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_CeqC_Odk Subscribe here for your weekly dose of Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher and read more at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/ Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. CREDITS Host: Sean Fletcher Telegraph Media Group Executive producers: Abby Draycott, Jasmin Nahar, Rachel Truman, Vanessa Woodgate Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones Video producer: Ed Emsley Designer: Dan Knight Platform Media Producer: Alice Tilley Executive Producers: Mick Tucker, Aidan Seymour-Judd #telegraph #visittheusa #partnerships #podcast #raymears #nature #outdoors #seanfletcher #roadtrips #america #usa #route66 #americancentenary #campaign #ad #celebrityinterviews #celebrityinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One hundred years. 2,500 miles. Eight states. Route 66 is a living, linear museum: a road where every mile has a story. Joining Sean Fletcher is author, TV presenter and avid motorcyclist Henry Cole, who has travelled the Mother Road not once, but three times. Together, they meet Arizona-based author and historian Jim Hinckley to discover how Route 66 became so much more than a highway. And in Amarillo, Texas, they visit a brewery right on the route to hear from Amy Von Lintel about the history, and spirit, of her corner of the Mother Road. Thank you to our contributors: https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/ https://www.instagram.com/panhandlearthistory/ To see Sean and Henry in the studio, watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-sw0BUFlA Subscribe here for your weekly dose of Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher and read more at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/ Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. CREDITS Host: Sean Fletcher Telegraph Media Group Executive producers: Abby Draycott, Jasmin Nahar, Rachel Truman, Vanessa Woodgate Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones Video producer: Ed Emsley Designer: Dan Knight Platform Media Producer: Alice Tilley Executive Producers: Mick Tucker, Aidan Seymour-Judd #telegraph #visittheusa #partnerships #podcast #henrycole #motorbikes #seanfletcher #roadtrips #america #usa #route66 #americancentenary #campaign #ad #celebrityinterviews #celebrityinterview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.