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Over the Road

Over the Road & Radiotopia

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 and PRX’s Radiotopia.

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  • Jul 21, 2022 · 12 min

    Eulogy for a Friend

    Paul pays tribute to friend and fellow storyteller Shoestring Waugh, who was part of Over the Road’s original “Haul of Fame."

  • S1 · E19
    Oct 14, 2021 · 17 min

    An Update from the Road

    It’s been a minute, 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.

  • S1 · E18
    May 28, 2020 · 44 min

    The Road Ahead

    What do self-driving trucks mean for American truckers?

  • S1 · E17
    May 21, 2020 · 12 min

    Channel One-Nine #7

    Paul takes your questions on everything from pet policies to hitchhikers, ‘how’s my driving?’ and highway hand signals.

  • S1 · E14
    Apr 30, 2020 · 34 min

    Our Punjabi Brothers

    A community of immigrants leads the largest trucker protest in a generation.

  • S1 · E12
    Apr 16, 2020 · 47 min

    Back Home

    The impact of trucking on family life, told by producer Lacy Roberts.

  • S1 · E11
    Apr 14, 2020 · 5 min

    Update From the Road — April 14

    Paul checks back in with a story of kindness amidst the challenges and strain of trucking during a pandemic.

  • S1 · E9
    Apr 2, 2020 · 45 min

    Three Stops in Kentucky

    A tour of Paul’s favorite truck stops, in search of the original “nanner nanner pudding.”

  • S1 · E8
    Mar 31, 2020 · 5 min

    Another Update From the Road

    We check back in Paul and four other drivers to hear how life on the road continues to change amid COVID-19.

  • S1 · E3
    Mar 5, 2020 · 41 min

    Why We Drive

    A tale of two truckers in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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