Rocket City Podcast

OTR: Totem Poles

Season 3, Episode 6 July 12, 2026 Totem Poles Ricardo Woerl Juneau, AK Discover how the Sealaska Heritage Institute is reclaiming a vital chapter of American history through its monumental Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), resurrecting the ancient, once-suppressed carving traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples to prove that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past, but a living, thriving pillar of the nation's identity. Rocket City USA Ed Stewart Huntsville, AL Discover how a quiet southern town became America’s ultimate Cold War powerhouse, forging the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology. Center for American Values Brad Padulla Pueblo,CO Walk among the nation’s greatest heroes at Pueblo’s Center for American Values, where the awe-inspiring "Portraits of Valor" exhibit brings the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, and patriotism into vivid focus. Maine Maritime Museum Amanda Plow Bath, ME Discover the seafaring grit that shaped a nation at the Maine Maritime Museum, where 250 years of American shipbuilding history comes alive on the banks of the Kennebec River.

Totem Poles Podcast

The Sealaska Heritage Institute is rewriting American history with its monumental Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail). By reviving the once-suppressed carving traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, this initiative proves that Indigenous culture isn't a historical artifact—it is a living, thriving pillar of our collective identity.

OTR: Rocket City USA

Season 3, Episode 5 July 5, 2026 Rocket City USA Ed Stewart Huntsville, AL Discover how a quiet southern town became America’s ultimate Cold War powerhouse, forging the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology. Center for American Values Brad Padulla Pueblo,CO Walk among the nation’s greatest heroes at Pueblo’s Center for American Values, where the awe-inspiring "Portraits of Valor" exhibit brings the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, and patriotism into vivid focus. Maine Maritime Museum Amanda Plow Bath, ME Discover the seafaring grit that shaped a nation at the Maine Maritime Museum, where 250 years of American shipbuilding history comes alive on the banks of the Kennebec River. World’s Largest Truck Stop Delia and Lee Moon More than just a place to refuel, America's largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nation's supply chain while serving as a cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world.

Rocket City Podcast

From a sleepy Southern town to America’s ultimate Cold War powerhouse: discover how Huntsville forged the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology.

OTR: American Values

Walk among the nation’s greatest heroes at Pueblo’s Center for American Values, where the awe-inspiring "Portraits of Valor" exhibit brings the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, and patriotism into vivid focus. Discover the seafaring grit that shaped a nation at the Maine Maritime Museum, where 250 years of American shipbuilding history comes alive on the banks of the Kennebec River. More than just a place to refuel, America's largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nation's 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.