Deviate

Rolf Potts veers off-topic in this unique series of conversations with experts, public figures, and intriguing people.

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November 19, 2019 01:00:27
On the under-appreciated reality of revelry, sex, and misadventure in travel

On the under-appreciated reality of revelry, sex, and misadventure in travel

“Pretty much the second you step outside your front door, you have some basis for calling what you do ‘travel’” – Spud Hilton In...

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November 12, 2019 01:02:11
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The world's cheapest destinations, and why (besides savings) they're great

“It’s good as you travel to take the time to do nothing, and have nothing planned.” –Tim Leffel In this episode of Deviate, Rolf...

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November 12, 2019 01:02:12
The world’s cheapest destinations, and why (besides savings) they’re great

The world’s cheapest destinations, and why (besides savings) they’re great

“It’s good as you travel to take the time to do nothing, and have nothing planned.” –Tim Leffel In this episode of Deviate, Rolf...

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November 05, 2019 00:48:46
Paul Theroux on aging, slow travel, and the inherent complexity of Mexico

Paul Theroux on aging, slow travel, and the inherent complexity of Mexico

“A writer tends to notice things that other people do not notice. And they are noticing so they can write about it.” – Paul...

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October 31, 2019 01:15:22
Bonus: Storytelling for the screen: A lecture from the Paris Writing Workshop

Bonus: Storytelling for the screen: A lecture from the Paris Writing Workshop

“You do not have to feel beholden to the formula, but you do have to know the formula” – Benjamin Percy In this episode...

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October 29, 2019 00:54:23
Benjamin Percy on how comics and movies teach the best lessons about telling stories

Benjamin Percy on how comics and movies teach the best lessons about telling stories

“You have to think about the shelf-life of the tension you’re creating. There should be a bigger mystery on the other side of that...

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