Open Road

Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by all-star Perfectly Good Podcast guest and superfan Nick Brown to discuss the title track from John Hiatt's 2010 album, The Open Road. As we explore the lyrical themes of hopelessness, resilience, and the complex desire for both home and the road, we wonder about the heroine of this story and whether she may appear in other songs. Special thanks to Lightning 100, Nashville's independent radio for their interview with John Hiatt, which we have sampled. Be sure to check out the full version, which is part of the "Open Road" playlist on our youtube channel. Be like Nick! Share your thoughts, whether it's about this song or one we have discussed earlier in our A to Z journey, and try to beat his 5-song record by joining us for an episode. E-mail [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices