Vanishing Postcards is a documentary travelogue that invites listeners on a road trip exploring the hidden dives, traditions, and frequently threatened histories... more
Despite its legend and history, like all roads, Route 66 is transitory and in a constant state of evolution. The... more
Officially opened in 1949, Springfield's Cozy Dog Drive-In claims to be the home of the first batter-fried hot dog on... more
The US-Mexico border is a constant fixture in today's 24 hour news cycle. But often lost amidst the noise of... more
The author and folklorist J Frank Dobie once said, "The boundaries of culture and rainfall never follow survey lines." This... more
The third most spoken language in Texas behind English and Spanish is Vietnamese. This is especially evident in Houston, a... more
Once perhaps the greatest town of significance between New Orleans and San Francisco, Galveston's fortunes shifted following the Great Storm... more
The Central Texas hamlet of Serbin sits off a country road, about an hour past Austin. It was last included... more
As a special bonus, we are honored to share our space and introduce you to Travel Tales by Afar. On Travel... more
If you're driving East to West, the spiritual end point for Route 66, regardless of the technicalities of history, is... more
Between the years of 1930 and 1940, some 3.5 million Americans fled the Great Plains, with the Dust Bowl blowing... more
Diners are fundamental to the Route 66 experience- not just for burgers and milkshakes, but because of the connections they... more
On the southernmost tip of Texas, where the US and Mexican borders meet the sea, sits the tiny town of... more
In 1903, President Teddy Roosevelt addressed a crowd at The Grand Canyon. When speaking of this natural wonder, he said-... more
A cigar chomping nun. A suicidal gambler. A naked property manager. And a wounded bank robber. These are just a... more
Will Dailey is an acclaimed independent recording and performing artist. His sound has been described as having a rich vintage vibe... more
Santa Fe has consistently lured free thinkers and intellectuals of different stripes. People like Georgia O’Keefe. DH Lawrence. And Robert... more
Michael Wallis has famously said that Route 66 is for travelers, not tourists. As he tells it, "tourists like the... more
When speaking of Tucumcari, New Mexico author Jim Hinckley describes it as "a great example of what Route 66 was.... more
Unlike many places visited in this series, The Big Texan Steak Ranch isn’t hidden off some hard to find back... more
As a special treat, we're honored to introduce and share our space with Sound of Our Town. Brought to you... more
Anyone who's ever traveled Route 66 will tell you that its greatest resource can be found in the people who... more
Driving Route 66 from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, about three miles before the town of Luther you'll notice an old... more
In 1921, the city of Tulsa bore witness to the greatest incident of racial violence in American history when the... more
As a special treat, we're pleased to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts, 2 Lives. This title comes... more
"The Carnegie Hall of Western Swing" is just one of many titles that have been bestowed on Tulsa's famed Cain's... more
From "The World's Second Largest Rocking Chair" in Cuba, Missouri, to "The Leaning Water Tower of Groom, Texas," Route 66... more
Entering the town of Miami, Oklahoma on Route 66, you'll pass the GAR Cemetery. A resting place for over 20,000,... more
Among the titles it's earned, Route 66 is often hailed as "The Main Street of America." But America is a... more
The name Route 66 has a certain kind of magic. For some, it calls to mind images of muscle cars... more
COMING SOON! Named "One of the Best Podcasts You Should Listen To in 2022" by Digital Trends, Vanishing Postcards returns... more
Heralded as "The Walt Whitman of American Television," Charles Kuralt while sharing a drink with a cameraman aboard a 1967... more
In this final episode of Vanishing Postcards' inaugural season, we pay a visit to Fort Worth's famed Stockyards. A historic... more
It deserves mentioning that today's episode features visits to not one but two haunted houses, a cat that's likely lived... more
We're pleased to introduce our listeners to Fascination Street, an interview podcast hosted by Texas based broadcaster, Steve Owens. "I'm... more
The village of Oakville sits hidden in plain sight along an isolated stretch of I-37 between Corpus and San Antonio.... more
Mention the word “cowboy” today and you might think of Gary Cooper in High Noon, or Gene Autry singing under... more
While garden clubs and hotel brochures are quick to remind visitors of Galveston’s Gilded Age, few seem to acknowledge that... more
Houston is a place that's rich in diversity and innovation. It readily embraces modernity and is less burdened by the... more
An elder statesman of Austin's music scene, Bobby Earl Smith is perhaps best known as a founding member of Freda... more
The Castell and Stuermer Stores are separated by about 160 miles and sit on opposite ends of Central Texas. Their... more
In this final episode of Vanishing Postcards' inaugural season, we pay a visit to Fort Worth's famed Stockyards. A historic district where... more