The JMC Podcast

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!   This is one of my favorite times of year and I am excited to watch my family open presents while I drink some coffee and eat a cookie or two. Today's special episode features my conversation with Juan Rivera from Lancaster. Juan talks about his passion for dancing, the Hip Hop culture and how the podcast Peace, Love and Applesauce that he and his...

JMC Episode 52 Welcome!   This week I chatted with Sammie Rosa. Sammie shares his journey of moving away from New York to PA to escape addiction that was beginning to take him over. He learned however, that it wasn't going to be that easy. After a few rough starts and relocating to Lancaster PA Sammie has now changed his life and has began his pre-med journey to become a doctor. But as a gay...

Today's episode is with my good friend Carlos. With the loss of his mother Carlos took 10 years to finally heal and return to his old ways of focusing and following his passion. He hosts his own podcast called Queso Frito alongside his brothers. This journey is super inspirational, Enjoy!  The music within this interview with the exception of the intro and outro is curtesy of InAudio: Unreal by In...

After a week off for Thanksgiving break I decided to reflect on what I need to fuel my soul and how Christmas doesn't need to be as stressful as it tends to be. And I drink some Malbec 🍷 Music in this episode : Jazzy Hip Hop by Blue Whales here . Intro and outro music from The Journeyman Chronicles is produced by Jose Garcia AKA Mr. Infinito at ODDCURIOUS.COM

Happy Thanksgiving! This is a special episode as I got to sit and talk with my wife's uncle whom I love like my own Israel Flores. After suffering from a stroke earlier this year Israel was forced to halt his pursuit to go to school to be a pastor. With his mind still set on his goal he's learned to slow down a bit and take his time with his recovery. Something that is easier said than done! I hop...

Let's get to know the woman behind JALMODOVAR Janell Almodovar! I really enjoyed speaking with Janell and getting to learn more about her business venture of designing fashion bags on her own right here in Lancaster. It all started 18 years ago and it wasn't easy but right now Janell is well known for her unique signature style with bags and jackets. I hope you enjoy! Check her out here https://ww...

Yo! This episode is going to easily be one of my favorites for JMC period! Will Blasdell kicked it with me at my crib one evening and shared an epic journey. His deep storytelling and his philosophies are worth your time. We talked for 3 hours and none of it was a waste. Everything he said I kept and it's all here. We talk biker life, MC life, being a One-percenter. We discuss his love of music an...

This week on JMC I had the honor of talking with Lanc City's own Evita Colon! Along with being a phenomenal musical artist and spoken word poet Evita is also a creative consultant and now, along with her wife Solise, co-owner of A Concrete Rose, Americas first micro-winery and bookstore. Really excited to share this journey with you all!  ▫️ You can check out the website along with Evita's we...

This is a rare moment for the JMC podcast as this interview is conducted in the home of my guest Todd Smith. Originally I thought this was the first time I had done that but that isn't true. I actually interviewed my mom in her mom back in December of '21. Nonetheless this interview with Todd is unlike my others. A lot of different topics are covered in a very laid back, Ginger and Vodka educed co...

I love my family. I am a product of a lot of love and support and also laughter. Even through my ups and downs and very dark times I've been blessed with a family that has created so many wonderful memories with me that I had to reflect and share what my family means to me and also the new shift in my life where I notice my role has changed. When you step into the same room as the pillars in your...

For Hispanic Heritage Month I wanted to contribute this conversation I had the pleasure of having with Loida Esbri. An interview I anticipated being focused mainly on Loidas Salsa dance history, performing and teaching, ended up being a great journey of Loidas life and how she ended up here in Lancaster County and what she did to get where she wanted to be. Please take the time to listen. I promis...

Today we get to meet Gerica DeVon. Gerica sat down with me and shared her journey of cancer, loss and love. So many different emotions in this episode. Through several setbacks and hardships Gerica would not stay down. With her daughters in mind she rose to meet life in all its darkness and glory. Oh, and she's nice with sugar cook is game! Enjoy!   Check out Sugar Baked by Gerica DeVon...

Today we meet Sean Hogan. Trials and tribulations were prevalent on Sean's journey. However, he never stayed down and continues to push forward with the help of writing, his family and community. Enjoy!   Contact Sean https://instagram.com/mrhoganela?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Music in this episode: What I Did Was ( Sean Hogan ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-exQInkhFMI &nbsp...

Welcome back for the Season 2 premiere! Today I chop it up with the Prolific One himself, Sir Dominique Jordan! If there is any way to jump start this new season it would have to be this down to earth brother! Enjoy and share!  Music in this episode:   BlockRite (Sir Dominique Jordan ft. Terian Mack  Joey G Freestyle (Sir Dominique Jordan)  Tru2You Legacy ( Sir Dominique Jordan, Terian Mack, PK th...

Amazon review bit. Check out this and many interviews of random people throughout Lancaster County only on the Journeyman Chronicles podcast.

In the final episode of Season One I have a beautiful journey to share with you all. Ervin & his wife Romy join Alexsandra & myself to talk about their experience in this life. After several miscarriages and emotional setbacks Ervin & Romy found themselves relying on their love for one another and their faith in God more than ever before! In the still of their dark times their love bur...

Today on July 22nd 2002 the sun decided to piss everybody off. Hope you all are staying safe in this heat get yourself a Modelo or something.

One of the most exhausting and difficult things I've spoken about over my lifetime is my lack of communicating and comprehending. the Spanish language. As a Puerto Rican I've experienced ridicule and insults for not lighting Spanish and in episode 38 I allow myself to get a little more vulnerable than what I'm comfortable with. All in the name of personal growth though, right? 😓😟🥺 Music in the...

Finally Alexsandra and I were able to catch up with a wrap-up episode of the last 4 interviews. We got through my conversations with Chef Lory, Ariana, Dustin and Marie. The wrap-up episodes are meant to be a relaxed take on the interviews I've had. Enjoy the convo 🍷 The intro and outro theme music for The Journeyman Chronicles is produced by Zoilo with Real Muzik and Filmz  https://instagra...

I got to meet the wonderful Marie Bell this week. Marie shared with me her journey in coming to terms with her truth of being a gay woman. Though she was already married for 8 years with two daughters Marie felt in her heart that she could only give her children the mother they deserved by loving herself for her true self and no one else's. Marie shares her entrepreneurial endeavors as well all wh...

Today I was able to catch up with an old friend of mine Dustin Kimm. Dustin and I worked together years ago and it was so cool to finally see him again and hear about what he's been up to and what's he's gone through that last 15 years. Enjoy! Music in this episode : Boss - produced by SkagBeats https://youtu.be/kiMXie2__o0 Wavy - produced by Waveyy Beats https://youtu.be/0YWJ_bsH9-Y Zippy - produ...

Finally, I have some time to catch up with you all and share some thoughts about my new job and also reflect on a memorable date night my wife and I had. Hope you all are well 👑🎙️👑 Also do not forget to check out https://toosincere.com/ for their new limited edition pair of summer fragrances "Hot Mom" & "Dad Bod" You can also enter the Journeyman Chronicles promo code JMC15 and recieve 15% o...

This past weekend I had the opportunity to accompany my wife to Washington D.C. She was having a weekend celebrating her and her coworkers achievements with awards and speeches at the Gaylord National. This place was fantastic. While my wife spent the day with her work fam I spent some time in the hotel room working on my podcast. The trip here however, wasn't without its fair share of angst.&nbsp...

This week I got to meet the wonderful Chef Lory Thomas. Chef has a drive like none other and her spitfire attitude with a heart of gold can make her difficult to ignore and easy to warm up to. She is creating cuisines from her soul. Her love for people and her passion for serving great food collide beautifully in a inspirational journey about a woman who never took "no" for an answer. Please Enjoy...

Alexsandra and I finally get back to doing another wrap up. This one is a two-fer as we discuss episode 28 + 29. We also discuss our unofficial Truly again (it's been a minute) and we debate whether it's Nurse Appreciation Day or Week. I don't know anymore 🤷🏻‍♂️