We are still on the road, and I am hoping to have another Travel Tales for you soon. There is a LOT to tell, and a ton of pictures. But today is a recommendation day. Instead of the post I had planned, however, I am writing a quick new post in my hotel room in Arizona. I hope you will forgive any errors that slip in!
Greetings from Kingman, Arizona! We are still two weeks and at least a thousand miles from home. One of the fun aspects of this trip (one of many) has been long hours in the car that have given us the opportunity to listen to podcasts, and today I want to recommend one that we just heard a couple days ago.
Ty Franck, the Ty of Ty and That Guy, is a writer - one half of author James S. A. Corey, the creator of the best-selling science fiction series The Expanse. That Guy is Wes Chatham, military veteran turned actor, and one of the stars of the hit TV series based on Corey's books.
Together these two friends have created a highly entertaining podcast. Their conversations usually start with an Expanse episode behind-the-scenes discussion and then range far afield as they talk about movies, television, and books and the processes behind them. They are total film geeks and their breadth of knowledge is frankly astounding.
Before I go any farther I want to issue a language warning. These are two dudes and their language can get quite salty. The F-bomb is pretty much guaranteed to be included. You have been warned.
As I said, most of their content includes a lot of conversation around The Expanse, and if you aren't a fan of the show, or of science fiction in general, it may not be for you. But Episode 19. which features special guest Jason Patric, is an exception to that rule.
Patric is an actor, the son of playwright Jason Miller (That Championship Season), and grandson of Jackie Gleason. His background gives him some unique insights into what creativity, commercial success, and critical acclaim can do.
Chatham and Patric are friends and their familiarity with one another gives this episode a depth and character that is often missing in "celebrity" interviews. Chatham talks about meeting Patric and the two share stories of working together and learning from one another.
This two-hour episode covers a great deal of territory, focusing on Patric's career but with side trips and detours that cover many topics. The time flies as you listen to three talented and deeply creative individuals talk about their life and their work.
It is well worth a listen!