Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

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Own the Road with Kelli and Bob is a collection of eclectic profiles, experiences and tips brought back by two longtime journalists who are on the perpetual road trip across the backroads of America.

  1. 6d ago

    OTR: World’s Largest Truck Stop

    More than just a place to refuel, Americas largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nations supply chain while serving as a cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world. In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of America. Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation’s ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours.

    40 min

  2. 6d ago

    World’s Largest Truck Stop Podcast

    More than just a place to refuel, America’s largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis. It’s a neon-lit engine powering the nation’s supply chain, and a cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world.

    25 min

  3. Jun 7

    Halfway Compilation Podcast

    Hit the highway with Kelli and Bob Phillips in this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road! The duo is mapping out the next six months of their epic quest to uncover 250 years of American history, culture, and stunning landscapes across all 50 states. From space-age innovations to Gilded Age glamour, the second half of their journey dives straight into the heartbeat of America.

    15 min

  4. Jun 7

    OTR: Halfway Compilation

    In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of America. Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation’s ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it’s never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream.

    40 min

  5. May 31

    OTR: Secret City

    Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation’s ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it’s never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream. As a unique guardian of the American story, Colma stands as a sprawling, hallowed necropolis where the "silent" population outnumbers the living a thousand to one, preserving the ancestral heritage and diverse history of the West in a landscape dedicated entirely to the legacy of those who built it.

    40 min

  6. May 31

    Secret City Podcast

    Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age.

    43 min

  7. May 24

    Hoover Dam Podcast

    Built during the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam stands as a massive feat of American engineering that tamed the Colorado River. By providing vital water and power, this concrete marvel fueled the development of the modern American West and proved that the nation could conquer monumental challenges.

    20 min

  8. May 24

    OTR: Hoover Dam

    A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation’s ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it’s never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream. As a unique guardian of the American story, Colma stands as a sprawling, hallowed necropolis where the "silent" population outnumbers the living a thousand to one, preserving the ancestral heritage and diverse history of the West in a landscape dedicated entirely to the legacy of those who built it. A nostalgic cornerstone of American commerce, Berdine’s Five and Dime stands as a living testament to the vanished "Main Street" era, preserving the simple, community-driven spirit of early 20th-century retail as one of the oldest continuously operating dime stores in the nation.

    41 min
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Own the Road with Kelli and Bob is a collection of eclectic profiles, experiences and tips brought back by two longtime journalists who are on the perpetual road trip across the backroads of America.

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