Looking through the lens (and eyes) of American photojournalist-turned-host, Matthew Hranek, he hits the road in a new TV show 'Alternate Route' where he searches for people, places and things that embody the timeless American spirit.
Sounds like a fun adventure? The blogger of ‘The William Brown Project’ tells us what it takes to be the host of a show like 'Alternate Route' - from driving a vintage 1987 Porsche to eating hotdogs for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
InCinemas: From frog hunting to eating all kinds hot dogs, what do you enjoy most being a host of ‘Alternate Route’?
Matthew Hranek: I love the opportunity to travel to all these great places and meet these terrific characters.
InC: On that note, what is the most challenging aspect of being a lifestyle host on a show like Alternate Route?
MH: The non-stop travel can be exhausting at times, but the excitement of the latest adventure really energizes me.
InC: What are some of the most memorable moments you experienced on the show?
MH: Moments like driving the race car in Nashville, eating hotdogs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I once had a near death experience on the boat off Montauk, and of course, I loved all the cars and now own the Porsche 911!
InC: You get to explore many different places and try a variety of food in America. Is there one thing or one type of food you will not do or try?
MH: I will not eat dogs but would entertain the idea of eating a cat.
InC: Do you think being a photojournalist allows you to see things in a different perspective?
MH: Photography often gives you special access to all these worlds – you have to look at all this stuff with fresh eyes and new perspectives.
InC: They say behind every photo is a story, so how would you frame your shot to best describe the life of Matt Hranek?
MH: I don’t know if that exists in one shot. It is probably a photo essay or video that would have a lot of imagery of airports, taxi’s, security lines, meals on the run, lots of cocktails and of course, wonderful locations – some exotic and some not.
Alternate Route premieres first and exclusively on KIX (StarHub Cable TV Channel 518) and KIX HD (Singtel TV Channel 309) today, and airs every Friday at 9pm!