The Voyages of Tim Vetter

Ben Ayers is a film-maker, traveler, climber, adventurer and a non-profit humanitarian worker. He recently worked on the documentary film The Last Honey Hunter, which toured with the Banff Film Festival. Ben has spent 20 years traveling to and living in Nepal. In this episode we talked about travel in different regions of Nepal, political and economic issues in Nepal, punk music in Nepal, the earthquake of 2015, his friendship with Renan Ozturk, and a whole lot more. Check out Ben Ayers online: https://www.instagram.com/jetbutterflies/ https://twitter.com/jetbutterflies https://www.mountainfilm.org/media/the-last-honey-hunter Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/renan_ozturk/ https://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/usa Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter Please consider leaving a star rating and review on iTunes.

I'm back with a short episode about a major change coming up. I'll be hopping on a one-way flight out into the world with no end date in mind. Along the way I will be recording podcasts from all corners of the world. Expect episodes to come out much more frequently from this point forward. In this episode I explain my reasoning for the trip, and I give an honest account of the different thoughts running through my mind with a stream of consciousness approach. I hope you will follow along on this journey with me. Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Andrea Nguyen is a cookbook author, writer, teacher, blogger, and consultant. She has an incredible knowledge of Vietnamese cooking. Her books have earned her multiple James Beard Award nominations. In addition to amazing recipes, her books include beautiful photographs and historical information. Andrea and I talked about the political history of Pho, many facets of Vietnamese Cooking, leaving Vietnam shortly before the Fall of Saigon, why Bahn Mi is different in America, Vietnamese fusion cooking, and a lot more. Check out Andrea Nguyen: www.vietworldkitchen.com You can sign up for updates for her new book at the site above. https://www.instagram.com/andreanguyen88 https://twitter.com/aqnguyen You can support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Travis Reilly has been singing in Long Island and NYC punk/hardcore bands for the last fifteen years. He is the singer for This Is Hell and his past bands include Scraps and Heart Attacks, The Heist, and Falling Behind. We talked about old Long Island shows, his early days of playing in bands, musical influences, touring overseas, surviving early hype, and a lot more. Check out Travis and This is Hell: https://www.instagram.com/travisreilly/ https://privatehell.bigcartel.com/ https://thisishell.bandcamp.com http://thisishell.bigcartel.com/ Songs featured in this episode: 1. This is Hell - Wreck Your Life 2. This is Hell - Bastards Still Remain 3. Scraps and Heart Attacks - King of Prussia 4. This is Hell - Salt The Earth Support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Joe DiStefano is a Queens based food writer, critic, blogger, and author. He is a champion of Queens based restaurants, and he has an incredible knowledge of food in New York City. Joe runs food tours throughout Queens. We braved the elements, airplane landings, and location changes to bring you this episode. Joe and I talked about his origins in food writing, where to eat if you have 24 hours in NYC, his food likes and dislikes, helping scout locations for Andrew Zimmern, and a lot more. Check out Joe DiStefano http://chopsticksandmarrow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joedistefanoqns/ https://theworldsfare.nyc/ The following food bloggers were mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/foodandfootprints/ https://www.instagram.com/gustasian/ Support The Voyages of Tim Vetter Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

I'm back with a solo episode episode about a recent trip through LA, Joshua Tree National Park, The Salton Sea, and Slab City. I talk about the sweet spots at the park, the towns north of Joshua Tree, the tragedy of the Salton Sea, the disintegration of Bombay Beach, and mixed feelings about Slab City. There were some fantastic people and places mentioned in this episode. Check them out: The Out Yonder/Mike Caravella/Mikey Forearms: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeyforearms https://www.instagram.com/themikecaravella/ Fourth World Comics: https://www.fourthworldcomics.com/ Freshwater/Akwaeke Emezi: http://www.akwaeke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azemezi/ Support the TVTV podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Chef Dewi was born in Surabaya, Indonesia and immigrated to Queens, New York in the late '90s. She started out making food for her coworkers, eventually ran her own restaurant, and currently serves amazing Indonesia food at Warung Selasa. Chef Dewi serves her food only on Tuesday nights in the back of the Indonesian grocery store, Indo Java. She operates out of a tiny kitchen and serves only two tables. She has been featured by CNN, The New York Times, and has had videos go viral around the world. We spoke about her early days in Indonesia, learning how to cook, Indonesian Food in the United States, and a lot more. https://www.instagram.com/warungselasa/ https://www.instagram.com/indojavagroceries/ Address: 8512 Queens Blvd #1 Elmhurst, NY 11373 Help support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Rolf Potts is a travel writer, journalist, and life-long traveler. His highly influential book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel has sold over one million copies. He has over twenty years of writing, lectures, courses, and content available online. His new book Souvenir was released this week and is available in all book stores. In this episode we talked about his recent travels in Namibia, his journey down the Mekong River in a boat, choosing your own passions rather than meeting the expectations of others, Rolf's new book Souvenir, what the future holds for Rolf's travels, and much more. Check out Rolf Potts: http://vagabonding.net/ http://rolfpotts.com/ http://twitter.com/rolfpotts http://www.instagram.com/rolfpotts/

Andri Suprayitno is an Indonesian-American living in Queens, New York. We met at the amazing Indonesian grocery store Indo-Java, on a night when the grocery transforms into a tiny restaurant called Warung Selasa. In this episode we talk about immigration, the American Dream, Indonesian communities in America, Andri's community organizing efforts, Indonesian food in New York, among an array of other topics. Check out Andri: http://www.instagram.com/andri.nyc/ http://andri.nyc/

Darin Olien is a man who wears many hats. He is the founder of SuperLife, creator of Shakeology, traveler, business owner, health and fitness expert, surfer, and the author of the book SuperLife: The 5 Forces That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome. We spoke about how Darin finds and sources superfoods, his travels in South America and Central America, ethical business practices, how to live a true Super Life, how to distinguish between sources of information regarding health and fitness, and a lot more. Check out Darin Olien: www.superlife.com http://www.instagram.com/superlifeliving/ http://www.facebook.com/SuperLifeLiving/

Jesse Vega is a self-taught photographer living in Brooklyn, New York. For years he has produced fantastic shots of the New York City boroughs. More recently, Jesse has been the primary photographer for Action Bronson. He shoots photographs during tapings of Fuck That's Delicious and The Untitled Action Bronson Show on Viceland. We talked about Jesse's adolescent years, overcoming adversity, working hard for what you want in life, the rap concerts of his youth, and of course there are lots of interesting anecdotes from Jesse's time on set and in Action's entourage.

Jackson Groves is a content creator, blogger, photographer, film maker, and traveler living out of a backpack. He gave up the rat race to live life by his own rules and in accordance with his dreams. Jackson lives the vagabond lifestyle by staying at cheap accommodations, couch surfing, and befriending people around the world. His photography from his amazing travels is breathtaking and inspiring. We talked about his mindset while traveling, life before travel, what it takes to be a content creator, specific stories from his amazing adventures, and a whole lot more. Check out Jackson Groves: https://www.instagram.com/jackson.groves/ https://www.journeyera.com/ https://filtergrade.com/product/jackson-groves-lightroom-presets/

Mike Greenfield is one half of the Brothers Green duo. Brothers Green put out informative, entertaining, and hilarious cooking content on their very successful YouTube channel: Brothers Green Eats. They recently had a cooking show on MTV International. Mike Greenfield has appeared on Rachel Ray, Chopped, and First We Feast. He joined the TVTV podcast to talk about cooking, travel, life, finding your purpose, stories from Brothers Green, a bloody Dexter impersonation gone wrong, and he shared his exciting new solo venture. Check out Mike Greenfield: www.instagram.com/lifebymikeg www.instagram.com/brothersgreen http://www.youtube.com/brothersgreeneats www.brothersgreen.com Please leave the TVTV Podcast a star rating or review on the podcast platform of your choice.

Kounila Keo is a multi-talented traveler, educator, public policy analyst, content creator, blogger, business owner, reporter, and media personality. She has fantastic content that educates and empowers her readers and viewers. In this episode Kounila and I talked about her life and career, censorship in Cambodian media, the impact of multi-national corporations in Cambodia, the changes that social media is creating, and a lot more. Check out Kounila: www.Blueladyblog.com http://www.facebook.com/blueladyblog http://wheninphnompenh.com/ http://kounila.com/ email: [email protected]

Ramya Ramana is an artist, poet, activist, and teacher living in Harlem, New York. She is a NY Youth Poet Laureate, and her performances have taken place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, in Guyana for One Billion Rising, and most famously at New York City mayor Bill de Blasio's inauguration. She has been featured in The Source and recently received a mention on Ebro in the Morning. We spoke about all of this and more, including topics about growing up on Long Island, underlying racism in America, religion, Ramya's sources of inspiration and source of power, and many other items. Check out Ramya on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ramyaramana/ Ramya's YPL Slam Final Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za2VvN-iXfE Purchase Don't Down Her in the Baptism: http://penmanshipbooks.com/shop/dont-drown-her-in-the-baptism/

Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive, World Be Free, Despair, Slugfest) phoned in to join the TVTV podcast. Scott is an influential figure in the world of punk, hardcore, and metal music. He shared his stories about his entry into music, what three decades of touring is like, finding balance in life, traveling the world in a band, and a whole lot more. Scott shared some favorites (interests, bands, podcasts) as well, and I continued to talk about my existential crisis while Scott gave me some advice for life. Check out Scott Vogel at the following: http://www.instagram.com/iamfinally/ http://worldbefree.bandcamp.com/ http://www.thewallswillfall.com/ The songs featured in this episode are (in chronological order): 1. Terror - Keepers of the Faith 2. Buried Alive - Worthless 3. Terror - Better Off Without You

Anastasia Surmava is a traveler, model, brand ambassador, yacht worker, and adventurer. She joined the TVTV podcast to talk about her work on yachts in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, her time training to be a yoga instructor in Goa, India, travel relationships, travels through South East Asia, and how to live the life that you dream about living. We shared stories, advice, travel tips, and more. Check out Anastasia: http://www.nastiasurmava.com/ http://www.instagram.com/nastiasurmava/ http://cocoluxebody.com.au/ Hubert Haciski is Anastasia’s boyfriend, and he documents their travels through photography and video: http://www.instagram.com/hubert_haciski/ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6pDHht1XKEok1h50iDm-A http://huberthaciski.com/ Use promotional code VETTER at www.energybits.com for 20% off of Energy Bits products.

My friend Leslie Contopidis joined the TVTV Podcast to talk about her experiences volunteering, living, and working in Colombia. Leslie is an educator, traveler, and her philosophy on traveling and living is truly inspiring. We discussed Colombia's history, stereotypes from the era of drugs and violence, her experiences working towards rehabilitating victims of drugs and prostitution, her adventures from Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, and we cover a whole lot more. Listen in for her intelligent insight and entertaining stories. Contact Leslie: [email protected]

Linnea Arnevall began her journey with a trip to Australia and South East Asia. She fell in love with muay thai fighting in Thailand, where she now lives, trains, and competes. Linnea joined the TVTV podcast to talk about her journey and experiences as a Muay Thai fighter in Phuket, Thailand. We discuss health care, fight fixing, training, the treatment of expat fighters, travel stories, and what the future holds for Linnea. Check out Linnea Arnevall's inspiring Instagram account at: https://www.instagram.com/linnea.arnevall/

Back for my third trip to Ho Chi Minh City, and things are changing fast. In this episode I ramble off my experiences, thoughts, and fears as they relate to one my favorite cities in the world. A bout with food poisoning almost put me down for good, but I'll keep returning to HCMC as long as the city will have me. Listen in for the changes that I hate, and the traditions that I love. Vietnam is an amazing country that is welcoming to visitors from around the world. Visit Vietnam and live out your own dreams and adventures.

Back in April of 2017 I traveled to Nairobi, Kenya. Built into that travel was a twelve hour layover in Cairo, Egypt. In this episode I talk about my experiences during that time, which include: Seeing the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, an airport shakedown, uncomfortable political conversations with my driver, flying out of Cairo on the day of the Palm Sunday suicide bombings, and I discuss trading safety for a life of adventure. Tune in, leave a review or rating, and check me out on social media. Thanks Voyagers! Use the promotional code VETTER at www.energybits.com for 20% off your order.

My buddy Brian Audley joined the TVTV podcast to catch up after many years. Brian is a guitarist in the NYC hardcore band Incendiary. Their most recent full length, Thousand Mile Stare, reached 29 on the Independent Billboard Chart – and it crushes. In this episode we talked about Incendiary’s tour in Japan, writing and performing music for WWE NXT, balancing adult responsibilities while still being a hardcore kid, and we catch up on things that have been happening in our lives since we last saw each other. Check out Brian and Incendiary via the links below: https://incendiary.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IncendiaryHC/ https://www.allinmerch.com/incendiary https://www.instagram.com/incendiaryhc/ Songs in this episode: 1 – Incendiary – Still Burning 2 – Incendiary – No Purity Use code VETTER at www.energybits.com for 20% off

Lee Syatt from The Church of What's Happening Now joined the TVTV podcast! Known as The Flying Jew, Lee Syattico, and Joey Diaz's main goombah, Lee is the producer and co-host of one of the best comedy podcasts in the world. He has worked with other monsters of podcasting and comedy like Steve Simone. Lee provides consultation services to podcasters, and he helped to launch the TVTV podcast back in October of 2016. He joined this episode to help celebrate the TVTV one-year anniversary. Lee and I talk about his path to working in podcasting, how he came to work with Joey, the hilarious clip videos from The Church, guests on The Church, his plans for the future, and a whole lot more. Subscribe to The Church of What's Happening Now if you're one of the few people still living under a rock. www.leesyatt.com http://twitter.com/leesyatt http://thechurchofwhatshappeningnow.libsyn.com/ Use promo code VETTER at www.energybits.com for 20% off.

On this episode I'm joined by rising mixed martial arts star Kyra Batara. Fighting in the atom weight division for Combate Americas, Kyra brings a lifetime of combat sports experience into the cage for her next fight in December. Kyra and I talk about her early days grappling in high school, the impact of bullying, Wanderlei Silva watching her fight in Japan, coaching from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu wizard Eddie Bravo, her future prospects in the sport, and her positive, energetic mentality. Mark my words, this is a future star in the making. When the UFC opens an atom weight division, this is your future champion. Check Kyra Batara out on Instagram and Twitter via @kyrabatara Use the discount code VETTER at www.energybits.com to save 20% on their algae based food products.

TVTV is back with an all new solo episode. New York City is an amazing place to live, but sometimes you just have to get away. In this episode Tim mentions all the aspects he loves about NYC, but also about the things that drive him crazy. Tim also discusses his recent trip to Denver, Boulder, and Rocky Mountain National Park with Willy B. Tune in for stories, advice, and must-dos.

For the first half of this episode, Tim provides health advice for travelers who are looking to stay safe and healthy. Topics include: achieving balance abroad, how to survive a long flight, why water is a top priority when traveling, and why ultimately the vagabonding style of travel is more important than fretting over calorie counting. Catharine Arnston, founder of Energy Bits, joined the second half of the podcast to talk about all things algae. You might recognize Catharine form her appearance on ABC's Shark Tank. Catharine dives deep into how plant based nutrition from algae can lead to a happier and healthier life. Tune in to find out about the important science behind algae, and how spirulina and chlorella can lead to improvements in your health. She has an extensive knowledge about nutrition, and she shares all of this knowledge in this episode. Go to www.energybits.com to find out more about Catherine's company. Use the promotional code "Vetter" on any bag of 1,000 tablets or more to receive a %20 off discount. https://www.facebook.com/ENERGYbits/ https://www.instagram.com/energybits/

Jeffrey Eaton is the singer for the punk/hardcore band Modern Life is War. An all around Renaissance man, Jeff plays music, spins records, skates, writes poetry, and can talk for hours about the music he loves. This was a really special episode for me. I’ve spent the past thirteen years singing along to Jeff’s lyrics at shows. We covered a variety of topics including the next record, Jeff’s artistic endeavors outside of Modern Life is War, a look back at the past decade playing music, life in the mid-West, podcasts, and a host of other subjects. Check out Jeff and Modern Life is War at: www.modernlifeiswarofficial.com www.instagram.com/manictimes www.instagram.com/mliwofficial Modern Life Is War songs played in this episode: 1. These Mad Dogs of Glory 2. Hair Raising Accounts of Restless Ghosts (AKA Hell Is for Heroes Part II).

Grace Cleveland is a professional mixed martial arts fighter with a 3 - 0 record. She is an up and coming prospect fighting for King of the Cage in the women's atomweight division. Grace joined the TVTV podcast by phone to talk about her young career in mma, her recent injury and road to recovery, and a few suggestions for traveling through Denver. Grace's links referenced: https://www.instagram.com/thai_kitten/ https://twitter.com/livinghappy7?lang=en https://www.gofundme.com/vem7n-help-grace-through-a-hard-time http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Grace-Cleveland-200773

Recently returned from a month in SE Asia, Tim shares his stories and advice from Bali, Indonesia. Tune in to hear about the unique aspects about the different areas of Bali: Ubud, Uluwatu, Canggu, Legian, Seminyak, Kuta, and more. This episode's stories include hiking a mountain for the sunrise, receiving a priest's blessing at Tanah Lot, and zipping through the streets of Canggu on a motorbike at night.

Rob Greenfield joined the TVTV podcast to talk about his work educating the world about living a minimal waste lifestyle. Rob has two fantastic TedTalks available on YouTube where he shares his passionate and timely message about reducing our environmental footprint and understanding that the world is full of good people. Rob is recently back from another bike trip across the country, and he shared his stories and learnings from this trip and from many of his other travels throughout the world. Check out Rob Greenfield: http://robgreenfield.tv/ http://www.facebook.com/RobGreenfield http://www.instagram.com/robjgreenfield/ http://www.youtube.com/user/RobJGreenfield http://twitter.com/robjgreenfield http://www.newsociety.com/Books/D/Dude-Making-a-Difference

Tim visits Kuala Lumpur, and searches for the heart of the city. The search leads to edible discoveries in one of the best food cities in the world. Tune in to hear about another muay thai mishap, insect repellent being sprayed on airline passengers, the incredible food courts of KL, typical tourist traps, and the ultimate failure to fully understand the city. Do you have your own experiences in Kuala Lumpur? Do you have recommendations for the city? Do you have stories from your time in KL? Reach out to [email protected] to provide your tale for a follow-up episode in the future.

On this episode, Tim talks about his experiences traveling to Yogyakarta which include food poisoning, Borobudur, street food, and taxi gangsters. Citra Gantiaji joined the TVTV Podcast to talk about all things Jogja, as well as some lesser known Indonesian locations. Citra works for an Australian NGO based out of Jogja and Jakarta, and she was Tim's go-to when it came to navigating throughout Yogyakarta. A frequent traveler herself, Citra's adventures can be found by following her Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citragantiaji/ A resource mentioned in this episode: discoveryourindonesia.com

Madé J joins the podcast to talk about underground punk, metal, and rock music in Bali and other regions in Indonesia. Madé is an internationally renowned musician and the owner of the rock bar/club "Gimme Shelter" in Canggu, Bali. Tune in to learn about the emerging music subculture in Indonesia, and to learn about Madé and his music venue. The episode was recorded at Gimme Shelter. Song #1 - White Rose "Buka Mata Mereka" Song #2 - Superman is Dead "Anger Inc" Song #3 - Navicula "Tak Pernah Berubah" Links: http://www.facebook.com/gimmeshelterbali/ https://www.facebook.com/MadeJofficial/ http://www.supermanisdead.net/ https://whiterosebali.bandcamp.com/ http://www.naviculamusic.com/

Frank Scalero joined the TVTV podcast to talk about his time serving in the Vietnam War. Frank's stories range from interesting, to shocking, to heartbreaking. Frank has a wealth of information and knowledge about the Vietnam War, and many of his stories belong in our history books. His insight can serve us well in the current time, while offering a valuable reminder about our past.

Cristian Mazzei is a world traveler and UN worker with a wealth of experiences and stories. His work has taken him to Haiti, Nairobi, and The Congo. His personal travels have taken him to Jordan, South Africa, Tanzania, and many other countries. On this episode, Cristian shares his stories about his time in Haiti, prior to the earthquake in 2010. Cristian provides historical context, his personal experiences, and recommendations for Haiti's future. Stay tuned for future episodes that Cristian and I will record in person.

Tym Barash joins the TVTV podcast to talk about his experience playing in bands. Tym was the vocalist for Daytrader, Divider, Some Stranger, and Tym. We trace his time in bands back to the source, talk about the potential for future recordings, share tour stories, and reminisce about the old days. The songs featured in this episode are in chronological order: Daytrader - Kill My Compass Divider - At Twilight Daytrader - Dead Friends Some Stranger - Points East https://somestranger.bandcamp.com/ https://dividerny.bandcamp.com/ https://daytrader.bandcamp.com/

Justin Mott joined the TVTV Podcast to talk all things photography. Justin has an amazing, ongoing open source project titled As Above So Below, where he chronicles the lives of Vietnamese citizens. Justin is also featured on the History Channel television show, Photo Face Off, which airs in Asia. Listen in to hear about Justin's history with photography, his recommendations for travel in SE Asia, his experience photographing current victims of Agent Orange, among a host of other topics. We had to record this episode on a phone, so huge thanks to the wizard of technology, Bryan Goldsman, for helping with the audio yet again. You can check Justin Mott out at: https://www.justinmott.com/ instagram.com/askmott twitter.com/AskMOTT mottvisuals.com

Back from a recent trip to Kenya, Tim shares his stories of stepping on a sea urchin, coming face to face with a baboon, making friends with a Maasai chief, and visiting an orphanage. Please note that like any country, Kenya is a complicated place. The experiences of travelers and tourists is not always the same experience of all of the people that live in that country. At the end of the episode there is information provided by one of Tim's friends. While this information reflects the reality of that specific person in Kenya, it was important to include in the episode because it is a contrast from the majestic imagery you see on travel blogs and Instagram pages.

This is a short episode to kick off the start of the baseball season. Tim talks about the time he caught a homerun ball, and about the the mishaps that were to follow.

Consolee Nishimwe is an author, activist, and a survivor of the Rwandan Genocide. She joined Tim on this episode to talk about her experiences during the genocide, current issues in Africa today, and how she has remained positive in the years since the tragic events.

On this episode I'm joined by John Higham, author of 360 Degrees Longitude. John is a fascinating guy who has patents in the aerospace industry. When John's kids were small, he took his family on an around-the-world trip. John shares his stories and adventures about Cambodia, Turkey, Switzerland and more. Check out John at www.360degreeslongitude.com

Graham Holliday is the author of Eating Vietnam: Dispatches From a Blue Plastic Table. His new book, Eating Korea: Reports On a Culinary Renaissance, comes out March 15th. On this episode, Graham shares his stories of travel, writing, and the unique food cultures in Vietnam and Korea. You can find Graham at: www.noodlepie.com Instagram: @noodlepie Twitter: @noodlepie http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Korea-Reports-Culinary-Renaissance/dp/0062400762/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487862571&sr=8-1&keywords=eating+korea

Sally Frishberg joins the podcast to tell her amazing and heartbreaking tale of surviving the holocaust in Poland during WWII. Sally will be back soon to continue to share part II of her story.

Alex joins the podcast to talk about her solo van travels through Canada, Alaska and the Northwest. We touch on adventure, loneliness, the difficulties of sustaining travel, and other important pieces of travel wisdom. Alex has wisdom beyond her years, and her stories about life and travel are inspirational. www.agirlandhervan.com www.instagram.com/agirlandhervan

Nashville is so much more than Broadway. From hot chicken to cactus tacos to Waffle House, Tim and Willy B. eat their way through Nashville's food scene. Oh yea, and there's bed bugs.

Chloe and Prue are adventurers traveling in their converted van. On this episode they share their stories and plans for traveling in their van throughout the British Isles. Follow along with their adventures: http://www.instagram.com/bigredadventures/ http://bigredadventuresblog.wordpress.com/blog/ http://www.facebook.com/hellobigred [email protected]

Welcome back for a solo episode about Saigon as Tim relives his adventures in Vietnam through a stream of consciousness.

Michelle Aguilar hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2016 with limited hiking experience. Listen along to her stories about life on the trail and the community that supports the AT. Check out Michelle at: http://www.instagram.com/michelleaguilar/

Ryan Ciuchta from Kings County Distillery joins the podcast this week to talk distilling, history, and all things whiskey. Join Tim on his visit to KCD at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Vinegar Hill. http://kingscountydistillery.com/ http://www.instagram.com/kingscountydistillery/ http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Distillers-History-Upstarts-American/dp/141972021X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481461317&sr=8-1&keywords=dead+distillers

Tim goes to the East Village to meet Angel Eyedealism and to have his natal chart read. In doing so he discovers a fascinating, unique, creative performance artist. Timestamps: 7:44 - Angel and Tim talk astrology and Tim's natal chart. 1:04:40 - Angel performs If you only have a few minutes to spare, I recommend checking out this wild performance piece. 1:07:00 - Angel reveals her punk roots and stories from NY in the 80s. Just in case you're tired of hearing about Tim.