"The Green Roach" by A. A. Krombach
From 6-minute Stories by Randell Jones
April 29, 2026 · 8 min · Season 13 · Episode 7
About this episode
The episode features a personal story involving a 1955 Chevy Nomad and themes of nostalgia and memory.
– “If you turn around now, I’ll get you home.” A 1955 Chevy Nomad station wagon, her faded, chalky green body panels and acid-etched roof and hood left no doubt as to her ancestry.
People in this episode
Host: Randell Jones
Guest: A. A. Krombach
Topics covered
- nostalgia
- automobiles
- personal stories
- family
- memory
Keywords
- 1955 Chevy Nomad
- nostalgia
- personal stories
- family memories
- automobile history
Mentioned in this episode
Products: 1955 Chevy Nomad
Books & works: The Green Roach
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