EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 18 MIN
Route 66 Fun Facts, Mental Health Pruning, The Candy Man Story & Quirky Holidays | Rick's Rambles Podcast
from Rick’s Rambles · host Rick Garrett
This week on Rick's Rambles, we're celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with 10 fascinating facts about Springfield, Missouri—widely recognized as the birthplace of the Mother Road. We'll also explore an important mental health lesson about pruning the things that no longer serve us, take a look behind the scenes of Sammy Davis Jr.'s biggest hit, "The Candy Man," and finish with a week full of fun and quirky holidays. Whether you love travel, history, mental wellness, classic music, Americana, Route 66, or unusual holidays, there's something here for you. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share it on your own social media and let folks know what you are listeening to. If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
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This week on Rick's Rambles, we're celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with 10 fascinating facts about Springfield, Missouri—widely recognized as the birthplace of the Mother Road. We'll also explore an important mental health lesson about pruning the things that no longer serve us, take a look behind the scenes of Sammy Davis Jr.'s biggest hit, "The Candy Man," and finish with a week full of fun and quirky holidays. Whether you love travel, history, mental wellness, classic music, Americana, Route 66, or unusual holidays, there's something here for you. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share it on your own social media and let folks know what you are listeening to. If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
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