Only Way is Through | Episode 9
Summary
Alice Sharman confronts her mother before traveling to the US to investigate the mysterious Left-Right Game. She reunites with Rob Guthrie, who reveals the road’s dark history involving his son and wife. As they navigate a surreal, silent city, Rob sacrifices himself to save Alice from shadowy entities. The episode concludes with Alice continuing her journey, reflecting on Rob’s legacy and the road’s endless possibilities.
Topics discussed
Intro: Joe Budden's Crime in America and Sonos ad
Left-Right Game: Audio warning and Sonos sponsor
Alice's phone call to her mother and arrival in Phoenix
Alice's near-death experience and rescue by Rob
Rob and Alice discuss the forest, graves, and Blue Jay
Rob's backstory: His son Bobby and the discovery of the road
Bobby's relationship with Marjorie and her disappearance
Bobby's obsession, the tunnel, and Rob's intervention
Sponsor breaks: Sonos, Lincoln Tech, and FlexCar
Alice confronts Rob and they drive toward the mountains
Arrival at the empty city on the salt flats
Encounter with entities and the use of C4 explosives
Rob's amputation, backstory, and decision to stay behind
Rob's sacrifice and Alice's escape into the desert
Closing narration, credits, and final sponsor reads
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