RV Trip during a Pandemic: A Surreal Journey

TLDRJesse Eisenberg shares his experience of taking an RV trip during the pandemic, highlighting the surreal and empty nature of the journey. He discusses the challenges of driving the RV and the sense of community in the RV culture. Eisenberg also talks about his Audible Original and upcoming film adaptation.

Key insights

🚐Taking an RV trip during the pandemic provided a unique and surreal experience.

🛣️The RV journey allowed Eisenberg to explore the country and visit popular destinations with fewer crowds.

🚘Driving the RV presented its own challenges, with a learning curve and moments of overconfidence.

👥The RV culture creates a sense of community and camaraderie among RV enthusiasts.

📚Eisenberg's Audible Original, 'When You Finish Saving the World,' tells a unique family story over the course of 30 years.

Q&A

What was the motivation behind taking an RV trip during the pandemic?

Eisenberg and his family were stuck in Los Angeles when the world shut down and needed a safe way to return to Indiana.

How did Eisenberg's son react to the RV trip?

Eisenberg's son, who is almost 4 years old, doesn't remember the trip and showed little interest when reminded of it.

Did Eisenberg experience anxiety during the RV trip?

No, Eisenberg stated that he has been anxiety-free since the pandemic started, feeling prepared for crises.

What is the Audible Original 'When You Finish Saving the World' about?

The Audible Original is a novel-like audio story that follows a family over 30 years, set in Bloomington, Indiana.

Is there a film adaptation planned for 'When You Finish Saving the World'?

Yes, Jesse Eisenberg has written a screenplay adaptation and will also direct the movie, with Julianne Moore as a cast member.

Timestamped Summary

00:00- Jesse Eisenberg shares his experience of taking an RV trip during the pandemic, highlighting the surreal and empty nature of the journey.

01:45- Eisenberg talks about the challenges of driving the RV and moments of overconfidence during the trip.

02:57- Eisenberg discusses the sense of community and camaraderie within the RV culture.

05:10- Eisenberg introduces his Audible Original, 'When You Finish Saving the World,' and mentions the upcoming film adaptation.

06:43- Eisenberg concludes the interview, mentioning his plans for another RV trip in the future.