TJ Martinell

Author, Writer, Reporter

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Return Episode

After a long hiatus I return to podcast on:

  • Why I stopped podcasting for months
  • Replacing
  • Archaeological adventures in flip phone land
  • Finding ancient journal entries
  • The Curse of the High IQ by Aaron Clarey and why high IQ people need their own spaces

New Substack Channel

Long overdue update: I’ve started writing on a Substack channel called “Finding Serenity.” You can check out my essays there and also subscribe to get email notifications when the latest post is up.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Reliving the Past Episode

I discuss why “reliving the past” is an impossibility, why attempts at it are more like reenactment, and how it affects human relationships.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Serenity-Firefly Episode

I discuss the TV show Firefly, how it is like/unlike Cowboy Bebop, and what it means to “find Serenity.” I also mention similarities to Captain Reynolds and the protagonist in my sci-fi noir novel, The Aridian.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Trouble and Tangenting Episode

I chat about the death of social media, dare to explore what “manifesting” means, why men always need a project going on, and other tangent topics I hadn’t planned but will amuse you.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Indecisive Episode

I indecisively discuss my plans for new Amos Cavendish pulp stories and why discussing certain topics is pointless – unless you’re getting paid.

Speaking of which, you need to be a good listener and buy the Pilgrim’s Digress.

The New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Tribute to Reese Episode

I talk about Reese’s recent death (the dog featured in the podcast artwork), my time hiking with him, and how these kind of relationships are ones you need even if they don’t last forever.

Here’s the essay I wrote years ago about life lessons from Cowboy Bebop, which I reference in the episode.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – What’s On the Menu Episode

I discuss Aaron Clarey’s book “The Menu,” address criticisms of it, and offer my perspective on its premise.

You can buy the book here.

The Life of William Marshal – How Great Men Keep Things Close To The Chest

I discuss how William Marshal held a close desire secret to all until his deathbed, and why great men keep things close to the chest.

New Adventures of the Mountain Pass Podcast – The Victory Through Failure Episode

I discuss why men will inevitably encounter failure in life, how to use it to push through to success, and how avoiding failure is itself a form of failure.

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