Cruisin' The Fe

In this episode, listeners are invited on a journey through time and tradition. Exploring the parallels between a beloved 1990s pastime and the historical significance of the Santa Fe Trail, we get a window onto the social dynamics and enduring spirit of adventure that characterize both. Through interviews, personal anecdotes, and historical insights, listeners will uncover the rich mosaic of connections forged along the trail, from ancient indigenous pathways to the bustling trade routes of the nineteenth century to small Kansas towns in the 1990s. Join us as we navigate the intersection of past and present, looking for traces of history along the modern-day streets named after the trail and reflecting on the enduring allure of movement, community, and connection.

Written and narrated by: Lillian Williams

Producer and engineer: Kyle Jackson 

Interview Guests: Benedict Rogers, Steve Yarnovich, Luke Ryan, Megan Leahy, Melani Keiper, Steven Hardy, Jay Sexton, Ryan Triggs

Character narrator: Kyle Jackson

Theme Song: Fog Holler (used with permission)

Additional Musical Elements: Fog Holler, Casey James Holmberg, Kyle Jackson, Kate Bone