Zero To Travel Podcast · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Via Podcast, presented by AAA Mountain West Group and hosted by Michelle Denati and Mitty Hicks, is recommended for its exploration of the American West. Episode one, 'Discover the Real Route 66,' features journalist Will Grant traveling the Mother Road to celebrate its centennial.
“I'd like to recommend a travel podcast for you. It's called The Via Podcast, presented by AAA Mountain West Group, and I'm especially excited about this season because they explore one of my absolute favorite parts of the world: the American West.”
“And the show is hosted by Michelle Denati and Mitty Hicks, who both do a wonderful job of mixing travel, culture, adventure, and curiosity with a focus on the people, the places, legends, and hidden histories of the area.”
“I highly recommend checking out episode one, "Discover the Real Route 66," where journalist and adventurer Will Grant travels the iconic Mother Road from California to New Mexico, celebrating Route 66's centennial.”