Over the Road is an eight-part series that gives voice to the trials and triumphs of America’s long haul truckers. Host “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer, a musician, storyteller and trucker for nearly 40 years, takes you behind the wheel to explore a devoted community and a world that’s changing amidst new technologies and regulations. Over the Road is a podcast from Overdrive Magazine (https://www.overdriveonline.com/)and PRX’s Radiotopia (https://www.radiotopia.fm/).
Paul pays tribute to friend and fellow storyteller Shoestring Waugh, who was part of Over the Road’s original “Haul of Fame."
Hear “It Comes In Waves” on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PpZm_0Efuk).
And on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/3LDGQntsvvckcNB6VjUSOG?si=678d1b5f0cdb4220).
14 Oct 2021
An Update from the Road
Greetings! It’s been a while, but we’re back with an update on the state of the trucking industry in 2021, and a taste of new projects from the Over the Road team: some music, another podcast, and a book.
Long Haul Paul has released a new record called, “Cornbelt Cafe.” Find it wherever you stream and download music, or head over to LongHaulPaulMusic.com. (http://www.longhaulpaulmusic.com/)
OTR producers Ian Coss and Lacy Roberts recently collaborated on a hybrid podcast/album about marriage, divorce, and the meaning of lifetime commitment. Listen and subscribe to (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-is-a-long-time/id1570813696)Forever is a Long Time (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-is-a-long-time/id1570813696) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-is-a-long-time/id1570813696) or wherever you find your podcasts.
And don’t miss Shining Man (http://the2ndhand.com/todddills/books/authored-by-2/), the novel recently published by OTR editor Todd Dills, from our production partner Overdrive Magazine.
Can’t say when we’ll be back in the feed again, but stay safe and take care out there!
Over the Road is a collaboration between Overdrive Magazine and PRX’s Radiotopia. Learn more about the show at overtheroad.fm (https://www.overtheroad.fm/).
28 May 2020
The Road Ahead
In our series finale, Paul checks back in with truckers we’ve met throughout Over the Road, as the team convenes at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas to ponder the million-dollar question: will self-driving trucks render American truck drivers obsolete?
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm (https://www.overtheroad.fm).
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