The Open Road Stories
On the Open Road Stories podcast we travel through the world of fiction together reading some incredible stories of life on the open road. The fun, the fascinating, the tense, the scary and everything in-between can be found out there. Anything can happen on the road and there's always more adventures right around the corner. We hope you hop in and join us on the Open Road!
Episodes
21 episodes
Razor's Brawl
At Lone Pine Truck Plaza in southern Illinois, tensions rise when Razor Calloway, a troublemaking trucker with a reputation, picks a fight with veteran driver Duke Parsons. What starts as a minor provocation quickly escalates when Razor throws ...
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Episode 21
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7:03
Is Someone Watching?
During their spring break, three college friends—Eli, Nate, and Sam—embark on a camping trip in the New Mexico desert, seeking adventure and escape from campus life. What begins as a fun getaway quickly takes a mysterious turn when they stumble...
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Episode 20
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7:38
Stranded in the Middle of Nowhere
The Lancaster family—Mark, Sarah, and their three kids—embark on an exciting road trip west in their rented RV, eager to explore national parks and quirky roadside attractions. Everything goes smoothly until they find themselves stranded on a l...
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Episode 19
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6:30
Oregon Bound
Noah Carter and Wes Bishop, two lifelong friends in their late twenties, finally embark on their long-awaited cross-country motorcycle trip from Maryland to Oregon. Determined to experience true freedom on the open road, they encounter more tha...
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Episode 18
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6:15
The Empty Tank Trick
Daryl Reynolds has spent years perfecting The Empty Tank Trick—a scam where he pretends to run out of gas at different stations across the country, charming or guilt-tripping clerks into giving him free fuel. It’s an easy con, one that’s never ...
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Episode 17
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6:30
The Empty Motel
Exhausted from a long drive through Wyoming, Daniel stops at the isolated Desert Rose Motel for the night. The elderly motel clerk tells him he is the only guest, and the eerie silence of the place unnerves him. In the middle of the night, Dani...
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Episode 16
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6:52
Trip to Zion
The Henderson family embarks on a long-awaited road trip to Zion National Park in Utah, eager to explore its breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, they stop in Las Vegas, where a friendly trucker warns them about the dangers of flash floods i...
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Episode 15
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5:25
A Chance Encounter
Jake Owens, a long-haul trucker, pulls into a truck stop outside Amarillo, Texas, looking for a hot meal after hours on the road. He expects nothing more than a routine stop, but fate has other plans. Inside the Lonestar Diner, he unexpectedly ...
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Episode 14
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5:44
The Last Stop on Route 9
In the dead of night along the winding roads of West Virginia, James and his girlfriend Emily embark on a seemingly routine drive that quickly turns into a harrowing ordeal. As their old Chevy Cutlass struggles through the darkness, a sudden me...
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Episode 13
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7:01
Detour in the Desert
Will and Julia set out on a spontaneous road trip from New Mexico to Arizona, embracing the freedom of the open desert and the thrill of the unknown. Their journey begins with excitement as they cruise through vast, sun-drenched landscapes, the...
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Episode 12
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7:06
What's in the Forest?
After his pickup truck sputters to a halt deep in a dense, shadowy forest, Dale Thompson finds himself stranded with no gas and no cell reception. Forced to leave his disabled vehicle behind, he embarks on a grueling walk to the nearest gas sta...
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Episode 11
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6:38
How Jake Saved the Day
Jake, a young man on a soul-searching road trip through Oklahoma, stops at a lonely gas station to refuel and grab a drink. Still processing his mother’s death and the isolation of the road, he steps inside, only to sense something off—a suspic...
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Episode 10
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6:36
The Race to Pine Bluff
Veteran truck driver Bobby "Big Rig" Durham is racing against the clock to make his final delivery of the night to the Tyson Foods distribution center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. With a strict deadline and a bonus on the line, Bobby pushes the lim...
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Episode 9
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7:12
An Offer of Hope
On a chilly autumn day in New Hampshire, Greg Lawson, a lone motorcyclist, finds himself caught in an unexpected downpour. Seeking shelter beneath an old railroad bridge, he encounters Walter, a weathered drifter with a past as rough as the roa...
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Episode 8
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6:33
He Thought He Left the Rest Stop Alone...
Jack, a weary long-haul traveler, stops at a desolate rest area along a lonely highway to stretch his legs and grab a brief respite from his long journey. While at the rest stop, he notices a mysterious, shadowy figure lingering near a dilapida...
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Episode 7
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7:07
Ethan's Mid-life Crisis Road Trip
Ethan Carter is a man in the throes of a midlife crisis, his life marked by divorce and the sale of his long-standing business. Feeling the weight of a life unfulfilled, he embarks on an impromptu road trip from Maine to Florida, accompanied on...
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Episode 6
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5:36
Hungry in the Middle of the Night
On a foggy, late-night drive through western Virginia, three friends—James, Kyle, and Mark—find themselves stranded on a desolate highway with hunger gnawing at them. Their search for food leads them to Mel’s 24-Hour Diner, an old, dilapidated ...
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Episode 5
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7:50
Stranded in a Whiteout
During a relentless snowstorm in the Vermont mountains, Claire finds herself stranded on a deserted road when her car abruptly breaks down. With no cell service and rapidly dropping temperatures, the situation quickly escalates from inconvenien...
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Episode 4
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5:56
Escaping the Desert View Motel
Emma, a woman seeking solace from the relentless chaos of Los Angeles, embarks on a solitary drive through the Southern California desert. Hoping for a quiet escape, she is determined to leave her troubled past behind. However, her journey take...
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Episode 3
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8:23