Alex Boylan: 'The Miles That Make You' & 'Jeff and Jordan America' Adventures

Alex Boylan's Memoir & Early Acting

• 📚 Alex Boylan's book, "The Miles That Make You," is a memoir detailing his life experiences.
• 🎬 He shared his last-minute acting role in the faith-based film "Wish for Christmas," produced by his sisters, alongside Joey Lawrence and Lee Allen Baker, despite not being an actor.
• 🎭 Jeff also recounted his own nervous acting experience in these films, delivering a monologue as a pastor and receiving feedback from choir members.

Pitching "Jeff and Jordan America"

• 💡 The concept for the "Jeff and Jordan America" show was pitched to Michelle Lynch at CBS via Skype from Ethiopia.
• 🗺️ The show aimed to follow their journey from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier, exploring Route 66 and finding unique American stories.
• ✅ The unconventional pitch was verbally accepted by CBS, leading to contracts.

The Infamous Bull Riding Incident

• 🐂 During "Jeff and Jordan America," Jordan surprised Jeff with a real bull riding challenge in an Oklahoma bar.
• ⚠️ Jeff sustained a bicep injury from the bull ride, requiring surgery, which caused concern for Alex and frustration from CBS executive Michelle Lynch.
• 🤠 Despite the injury, Jeff initially downplayed its severity, smoking a cigar and drinking beers with cowboys before realizing the extent of the damage.

Navigating Life in Los Angeles

• 🏠 After the show, Jeff and Jordan faced significant challenges finding an apartment in LA, initially staying with Alex and then Burton.
• 🔑 They eventually secured a place by "name-dropping" their reality TV experience to the landlord, outcompeting a doctor.
• 🏙️ Alex reflected on LA's humbling nature and the strong community they built, noting that many people come to LA alone with dreams.

Reflections on Life Stages & Future

• 👨‍🍼 Alex, now a father to a one-year-old, discussed the shift in his life towards earlier bedtimes while still acknowledging his past "wild side."
• 🚀 He expressed a strong desire to collaborate on another travel show with Jeff and Jordan in the future, emphasizing continued dreaming.
• 🤝 The conversation highlighted the enduring friendship and shared history between Alex, Jeff, and Jordan.