We're off this week, but we're excited to bring you an episode of the New York Times's newest podcast, Cannonball, hosted by critic Wesley Morris. In this episode, Wesley and his friend, film curator Eric Hynes, discuss the Times's recently-published list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century — what it gets right, what it's missing, and what they would put on their own best-of lists instead.

As you set out on your summer travels, near or far, we are re-sharing an episode that we originally published on December 14, 2024. The guidebook writer and TV personality reflects on his long career, his cancer diagnosis and the transformative power of travel.