Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum with Bob Boze Bell- Boze-Cards, Blogs & the Mother Road”
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
Release Date: 01/31/2026
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
here are roads… and then there are legends. On this special edition of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes performer, storyteller, and Route 66 ambassador Nicole Brandon for a lively, heartfelt journey down America’s most famous highway—the Mother Road. This is more than a program. It’s an invitation. A Road That Still Lives and Breathes Route 66 is not just a highway—it’s a living story. From its official birth in 1926 under the U.S. Highway Act to its rise in literature, music, film, and family memory, Route 66 has become a symbol of movement, hope, and...
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In a warm and engaging episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes a very special guest to the historic setting of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona—Alison Goldwater. What unfolds is more than an interview. It is a journey into Arizona’s past, a rediscovery of a legendary figure, and a heartfelt mission to preserve a visual heritage for generations to come. A Family Story That Built a State The conversation begins with a delightful step back in time—into the early days of Arizona commerce and community building. The Goldwater name, long associated with Arizona,...
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Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook continues its exploration of the people, places, and stories that shape the heritage of Arizona. in this engaging episode, Rosebrook welcomes Nate Myers, Executive Director of the Sedona Heritage Museum, for a lively and thoughtful conversation about Sedona’s past, the importance of preserving community history, and the fascinating stories behind one of Arizona’smost beloved destinations. From Upstate New York Snow to Arizona Sunshine Nate Myers’ personal story adds a warm and relatable dimension to the conversation. Born in Syracuse and raised...
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In the wide-open spaces of the American West, some traditions refuse to fade into history. They live on through the people who love them, preserve them, and invite the rest of us to experience them. One of those people is Russell True—longtime rancher, author, historian, and steward of the Western guest-ranch tradition. In a recent episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomed True to share stories from more than six decades of life in the saddle and in the hospitality business. The conversation, recorded in partnership with the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, is...
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In this episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes Prescott resident and living-history presenter Brenda Cusick for a fast-moving, story-rich conversation about two remarkable women who helped shape Arizona—and a third whose influence ties them together like a well-built bridge: artist Kate T. Corey, civic powerhouse Grace Sparks, and historian-founder Charlotte Hall. What starts as a preview of an upcoming Sharlot Hall Museum program becomes something bigger: a lively, sometimes funny, and often inspiring tour through early Arizona—told through the lives of three women...
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When Stuart Rosebrook welcomed New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss to Arizona Roundup at Sharlot Hall Museum, Western history enthusiasts knew they were in for something special. Enss has built a formidable reputation among Western buffs, not merely as a storyteller, but as a restorer of record — a historian who brings the women of the American West back into full, living color. In this compelling episode, the conversation ranges from frontier weather journals to Wild West arenas to the earliest days of Hollywood stunt work. But at its heart, the program centers on Enss’s newest...
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Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook returns with a timely and thoughtful conversation recorded on location at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona. In this episode, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes Paul Fees, Deputy Director of Programs, for a rich exploration of Arizona history, public art, and the living heritage celebrated each February on Arizona Statehood Day. The discussion unfolds against the backdrop of unusually warm winter days in Prescott and the anticipation surrounding February 14, 1912—the day Arizona officially became the 48th state. Listeners are introduced to the Arizona...
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A legendary Bob Boze Bell ride through Route 66, newsroom lore, and the magic of Western connection On this episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook sits down with legendary storyteller, artist, publisher, and all-around Western sparkplug Bob Boze Bell for a wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud, truth-with-a-twinkle conversation that proves one thing: the West isn’t just a place—it’s a pile of great stories looking for the right campfire. Recorded at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, the episode opens with a heartfelt reflection on what’s been lost in the age of remote work:...
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A lively Western history roundtable at Sharlot Hall Museum—where scholarship meets story, and legends get their labels checked If you’ve ever wished you could pull up a chair while three top-tier Western historians swap stories, compare notes, and argue (politely) about what really matters in telling America’s story—Arizona Roundup host Stuart Rosebrook made it happen. Recorded at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, this 1 hour and 27 minute episode is billed simply as “AZR – The 3 Pauls!”—and it delivers exactly what the title promises: a rare, warm, and surprisingly...
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As December settles into Arizona’s high country and Prescott shines once again as Arizona’s Christmas City, attention quietly turns toward one unforgettable night—New Year’s Eve on historic Whiskey Row. In a recent episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomed Matt Brassard, owner of Matt’s Saloon and president of the Prescott Downtown Partnership, to talk about one of the Southwest’s most beloved New Year’s traditions: The Boot Drop. Now celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Boot Drop has grown from a hometown idea into a signature event that draws more than...
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On this episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook sits down with legendary storyteller, artist, publisher, and all-around Western sparkplug Bob Boze Bell for a wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud, truth-with-a-twinkle conversation that proves one thing: the West isn’t just a place—it’s a pile of great stories looking for the right campfire.
Recorded at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, the episode opens with a heartfelt reflection on what’s been lost in the age of remote work: the hum of offices, ringing phones, spontaneous conversations, and the creative friction that makes great work possible.
From there, Bob shares pivotal stories from his career at True West Magazine, including how a chance encounter brought national magazine experience to the publication at exactly the right moment. He explains how his daily blogging discipline—built on consistency rather than inspiration—continues to fuel magazine covers, features, and cultural conversations.
Listeners are treated to classic Bob Boze Bell storytelling, including the Hollywood journey of his iconic character “Honky Tonk Sue,” complete with agents, scripts, big names, and the hard truth that sometimes the world buys the idea but never quite finds the story strong enough to make the movie.
The conversation then rolls onto Route 66—the Mother Road—not as nostalgia, but as living metaphor. Bob reflects on how Route 66 became a global legend, why it draws travelers from around the world, and how he had to leave America to truly understand what the road represents about the American spirit.
Along the way, Bob previews what’s ahead in True West Magazine: milestone anniversaries, deep Western history, and a Route 66 issue packed with camels, characters, gunfights, river crossings, and stories that feel as alive today as they were a century ago.
Through it all, Bob delivers sharp observations, generous humor, and unforgettable one-liners—the kind that belong carved into a saloon wall.
From the high country of Arizona and the story-filled halls of Sharlot Hall Museum, Arizona Roundup reminds us that the past still speaks, legends still ride, and the best stories are waiting just around the bend.
Until next time—keep your eyes up, your curiosity alive, and your trail lined with good stories.
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