Alternate Route
The great American road trip meets the modern era as photojournalist and blogger Matt Hranek hits the road in search of people, places and objects that embody the timeless American spirit. As Matt crosses the country, his curiosity and passion propel him to places and expose him to people and things that most would never encounter.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Esquire Magazine
- Reality
The great American road trip meets the modern era as photojournalist and blogger Matt Hranek hits the road in search of people, places and objects that embody the timeless American spirit. As Matt crosses the country, his curiosity and passion propel him to places and expose him to people and things that most would never encounter.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Nashville
Wed, Nov 20, 2013 21 mins
Matt melts his taste buds with fried chicken and tries bourbon made of quinoa--yes, quinoa--as he drives around Nashville in a '69 Chevy pickup in custom fit jeans and the thrill and occasional terror of driving a stock car.
Episode 2
Montauk
Wed, Nov 27, 2013 21 mins
An ill-advised fishing trip on the tip of Long Island finds Matt wishing for land. Plus, Matt gets a look inside a clam shack kitchen and a day on board a commercial-fishing trawler with its ball-busting crew when he visits Montauk in a 1987 Porsche.
Episode 3
Charleston
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 21 mins
Matt does his own clamming, visits one of the nation's largest flea markets, spends some time with an award-winning bartender and does his very best to pass as a true Southern gentleman in Charleston, South Carolina.
Episode 4
Everglades
Wed, Dec 11, 2013 21 mins
Matt Hranek learns the art of late-night frog hunting (and eating), and then has a close encounter with Florida's most dangerous wildlife as he visits the Everglades in a '75 Ford Bronco. Plus, he goes tarpon fishing with a Hall of Fame guide Steve Huff.
Episode 5
Chicago
Wed, Dec 18, 2013 21 mins
This weekend, Matt Hranek blows into the windy city of Chicago. Watch him unearth artifacts from one of the largest antique stores in the world, live off super-sized hot dogs and get fitted by one of the best suit makers in America. Plus, he sets up shop at Longman and Eagle, Logan Square's modern take on the traditional Chicago inn.
Episode 6
Maryland
Wed, Dec 25, 2013 21 mins
In the season finale, Matt Hranek is on the East Coast snatching up as many blue crab as he can catch with some of the best fishermen. Plus, he looks down the barrel of a custom American shotgun and takes it out for a test drive. Then it's off to admire the restoration of America's last commercial sailboat fleet in this colonial settlement-turned-sports mecca.