Rolando Pujol
Author and journalist who documents roadside Americana and retro roadside culture; author of The Great American Retro Road Trip, which celebrates vintage signs, roadside attractions, and classic fast-food architecture.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 59min
Rolando Pujol, "The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana" (Artisan Publishers, 2025)
Rolando Pujol, author and journalist who chronicles roadside Americana, guides a coast-to-coast retro road trip celebrating vintage signs, quirky giant attractions, and classic fast-food architecture. He tours neon diners, doo-wop motels, drive-ins, and Route 66 oddities. He urges curiosity, exploring secondary roads, and preserving these fading cultural treasures.
Aug 7, 2025 • 28min
Rolando Pujol and the Great American Retro Road Trip
Rolando Pujol, an executive producer at ABC, shares his love for quirky roadside attractions in his book about Americana. He reminisces on nostalgic icons like Muffler Men and discusses the charming, albeit fading, billboards that define American travel. The conversation takes a deep dive into the decline of these attractions, while also glimmering with hope for their revitalization. Listeners are invited to share their own roadside stories, creating a delightful celebration of America's unique travel culture.
