“Culture is cosmetic” – Ernest White In Episode 2 of Deviate, Rolf explores friendship and culture as he goes on a road trip with friend, travel writer, and storyteller Ernest White (@ernestwhiteii), whose new TV show, Fly Brother, comes out soon. Links: Media Links

• Gringo Trails, by Pegi Vail (travel documentary)
• The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, by Isabel Wilkerson
• James Baldwin (author)
• Notes of a Native Son, by James Baldwin
• The Fire Next Time, by James Baldwin
• Passing Strange (Broadway musical / movie)

Show Notes:

• Adult friendships and sexual orientation (8:00)
• Race (21:10)
• Cross-cultural travel dynamics (25:15)
• Recognizing commonalities and appreciating differences (43:40)
• Cultural conditioning (46:23)
• Brotherhood (54:15)

This episode was sponsored by the Paris Writing Workshop, an intensive one-month course in the artistic heart of Europe. The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don’t host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.