ALONG FOR THE RIDE episode 1 is now available from The Mystery Train (underlying radio image created by generative AI)

We’ve been working on something here at The Mystery Train for the last six weeks, and I’m excited finally to be able to share it with you.

Not long after we saw Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert back in February, my bride came up with the idea for an online radio show or podcast that we would co-host on The Mystery Train. The concept grew directly out of real conversations we were already having after the film. Neither of us had ever done anything like this, so much research ensued.

The underlying idea of Along For The Ride is simple: My bride is literally along for the ride with a lifelong Elvis fan as her husband. She has now seen EPiC in theaters with me twice, and projects like that naturally spark questions for her. Along For The Ride gives you a chance to listen in on those unscripted conversations.

I am not an “Elvis expert.” However, I have been listening to his music, watching his performances and movies, and reading about him for just about my entire life. Her fresh perspective often helps me see Elvis and his world in new ways.

The first episode is embedded below or you can jump directly to YouTube.

Exclusive bonus for readers of The Mystery Train

All I had to say was, “. . . . Baz Luhrmann used audio from Bono of the band U2. . . .” That doesn’t sound so difficult, does it? Play my attempt below.