MATTHEW RENNELS / EPISODE 002:
I crossed paths with Matt a few years ago in Sioux Falls, and from the start we had a lot in common. We both chased romance to the academic hinterlands of the Northern Plains, both spent too much time playing guitar in our 20s, and both love the feeling of spilling ink on a page. Matt talks about moving on from journalism to an MFA, the creative process, and gets a little mystical about channeling Truth through Fiction.
We sat down on the noisy streets of Ybor City – the historic home of the cigar industry in Tampa. It’s a strip now known for a hustling night life, and a place where they still roll ’em by hand. Turned out to be a great evening for a conversation.
Also on the show:
Stuff I’m listening to: Pedro The Lion: Phoenix. And take a listen to a song I demo’d – Jason Isbell’s “Maybe It’s Time”, which you might know from the recent film A Star Is Born.
Here You Go:
Show Notes:
All you need to know about Ybor City in Tampa, Florida
And here’s Long Ash Cigars; they treated us well.
How to find Matthew!
Featured track from Pedro The Lion:
Yellow Bike