Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors

Wow, the last chapter of Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors! The O’Briens finally make it to the Grand Canyon, where they have the final showdown with the Inferno. *          *          * Thank you to everybody who’s listened to the … Continue reading →

I can’t believe we’re already at the second-to-last chapter of Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors! Like a good road trip, once the planning was done, it kept rolling along. We’re almost to the Grand Canyon and the end of … Continue reading →

In an old church along Route 666, The O’Briens face off against the sinister force that has possessed Lucky. *          *          * It’s hard to believe Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors is almost done! Next week, James finds out … Continue reading →

This week, the O’Briens begin the day in the Texas Panhandle, at Cadillac Ranch. After a stop in New Mexico to look at rattlesnakes, Lucky’s true nature is revealed. *          *          * It’s hard to believe Hell Comes With Wood … Continue reading →

Mary’s worst fears are realized during a stop at a campground in Texas. *          *          * Sorry this chapter went up late — listen to the commentary if you’re interested why it took a couple extra days.

With only $5 to their name, the O’Briens hit a bingo hall in the hope that Mary can turn $5 into something more. *          *          * Since this is a short chapter, be sure to keep listening after the end … Continue reading →

Is Lucky alive or dead? What happens when the O’Briens make a stop at Stuckey’s? And more important: what happens after the Stuckey’s stop? *          *          * Giveaway Results! The results are in! While my wife and I visited my … Continue reading →

The O’Briens visit Clyde McAllister’s Gator Village and Civil War Memorial, where something really bad happens to Lucky. *          *          * Facebook Page There’s now a Facebook page for Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors at facebook.com/roadtripfromhell. It’s a great … Continue reading →

I stumbled upon Troy Paiva’s Lost America website in 1998 and instantly fell in love with his photography. Not only was Troy out on the road taking photos…he was taking night photos of all the places time has forgotten; the … Continue reading →

When Michael’s put in charge of caring for Lucky, things go very wrong and Mary becomes very angry! Fortunately, there’s a moment of peace between the morning mayhem and arriving at Clyde McAllister’s Gator Village and Civil War Memorial. *          … Continue reading →

Because nothing says Christmas like Mexican wrestling masks and surf music, here are a few tunes by Los Straitjackets to put you in a festive mood. Really, what’s not to love about Los Straitjackets? They have a reputation for being … Continue reading →

Michael wakes up to something moving outside the tent, and the Inferno gets Michael alone… *          *          * Giveaway Reminder In honor of the holidays, I’m giving away a signed copy of Troy Paiva’s awesome book, Night Vision: The Art … Continue reading →

Lucky launches his most blatant attack against Michael yet, and the O’Briens visit Elvis Presley’s Graceland. There, Mary’s life is changed forever. *          *          * Giveaway Reminder In honor of the holidays, I’m giving away a signed copy of Troy … Continue reading →

Today I’m recording one of my favorite chapters in Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors. In the next chapter (available late Saturday/early Sunday), the O’Briens visit Graceland. It’s an experience that changes Mary’s life forever. In honor of this week’s … Continue reading →

Lucky taunts Michael again, and the twins go missing inside Mammoth Cave. When all’s back to normal, the O’Brien’s belch and fight around the campfire. *          *          * Giveaway In honor of the holidays, I’m giving away a signed copy … Continue reading →

The owners of the campground invite the O’Briens to breakfast, where a creepy prayer and an amorous Lucky send Michael to the bathroom for an escape from the madness. There, Michael finds something beneath the sink that makes him wish … Continue reading →

Much of the United States is experiencing an arctic blast and preparing for the mad rush of Thanksgiving. What better way to come in from the cold and relax than listening to some surf music? So grab a beer or … Continue reading →

A stop at a campsite results in Mary and Margie fighting over June’s ashes. After Michael tells James about Lucky’s possession, the Inferno launches its most vicious attack against Michael yet. *           *           * It’s a short chapter this week, … Continue reading →

Back on the road, the Inferno shows its true nature, Lucky’s transformation takes another wicked turn, and Michael becomes a firefighter. *           *           * 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:08 – Theme Music (by Pirato Ketchup) 00:00:55 – Commentary 00:01:14 – Computer … Continue reading →

When the O’Briens stop in the hills of West Virginia to pick up Aunt Margie, James spends time with Michael’s uncle, Otis, while Michael is forced to hang out with his creepy cousin, Daryl. It’s an up-close look at the … Continue reading →

As the O’Briens pull into Aunt Margie’s driveway and Michael gets his first glimpse of her house, he thinks about his family history and where it all went wrong. *           *           * 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:08 – Theme Music (by … Continue reading →

To all the new visitors visiting roadtripfromhell.com from Belgium: if my high school French allowed me to say more than just “Je m’appele Christophe. Je suis américain. J’habite au Texas,” or had I picked up more Flemish from the foreign … Continue reading →

Finally on the road, the O’Briens’ trip to pick up Aunt Margie in West Virginia begins with an argument. Things only go downhill from there. In spite of Michael’s attempts to have some fun on the trip, Michael faces attacks … Continue reading →

The morning the O’Brien’s get ready to leave for their road trip to the Grand Canyon, everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. The dysfunctional family pulls out of the driveway in angry silence shortly after their station wagon, … Continue reading →

When I started the Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors podcast, I knew I wanted the opening theme to be surf music. But not just any old surf music — I wanted something with a lot of energy, something that … Continue reading →

Michael ponders what strange force has kept his parents together, while James and Michael’s mother, Mary, strike a series of deals regarding The Inferno and Mary’s pet Chihuahua, Lucky. Also witness the opening moves in the ongoing mental chess match … Continue reading →

When Michael O’Brien’s father, James, buys a new car just in time for the family vacation, he signs away more than his old ’74 Gremlin as a trade in. Please leave a comment below, or go to the Contact page … Continue reading →

What Are You Doing? I’m currently kicking the tires and filling up the tank for the Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors podcast. What the Hell is Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors? Hell Comes With Wood Paneled Doors is … Continue reading →