Zeitgeister on Air #2 Something over the hill with Andreas Ströhl

In episode 1 of our Autobahn season, Michael Krell from Montréal presents his favourite highway songs. Michael and our podcast’s host, Verena Hütter, talk about Elvis, Berlin before the fall of the Wall, key moments in rock ’n’ roll history and the greatest crooners of all time.

Babe, that highway’s a-callin’, sings Joan Baez. Jump in the car and pop a cassette in, we proudly present the very best highway songs for your enjoyment. So wind down the window, feel the wind on your face, turn up the music and enjoy. It’s called freedom.

In southern Utah, the highways pass through a breathtaking landscape. On a deserted stretch of road lies a German dentist. He has parked his Harley Davidson and is staring up at the sky in awe. Scott Carrier tells his story.