Drammen Unlimited Radio

Tatiana Wechsler is an actor, singer, songwriter, and artist whom I have admired and respected since I first spoke with her over two years ago. Finally, I have had the honor of having Tatiana Wechsler as my guest in my home and studio. As part of an African and Jewish household, Tatiana has lived a life filled with music and the arts. In this episode, we discuss her experiences and upcoming projec...

Norway is a great place to live, but is it better than the USA when it comes to racism? I talk about it in this clip with Snoopy. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal....

An internal investigation of Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers is underway. Activists in Kenosha, Wisconsin are speaking out after a video that was shared on social media appears to show a Kenosha police officer repeatedly striking a black man the officer wrongly thought was involved in a serious hit-and-run crash. Police were told that the suspects of the hit-and-run crash were in a nearby resta...

How I see the USA... Does it match with how the USA sees me? We returned from our family vacation a few days ago. I have lived here in Norway for 21 years now, and I don't get home to my home State of Ohio often enough. Every time I go back, I am made aware of how much things have changed in the USA. There is always a little more construction that has taken away some of the beautiful local nature,...

The Supreme Court has banned a policy that was enacted in order to partially right the wrong of hundreds of years of racism. Now what? What does the removal of affirmative action do to black students and their opportunity to get accepted to colleges and universities in the United States?   * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Get into it HERE * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Pod...

Lena Kralicek is the owner and General Manager of House of Mindful Movement in Mo I Rana in Norway. I have known Lena for close to fifteen years now. She was an instructor in a health coach class in which I participated many years ago, and she is instrumental in my awareness of the importance of incorporating the aspects of physical mobility with physical strength, which are then blended with a cl...

How do you mentor your sons? There are many ways. I want to share one form of mentoring with you. As I have experienced for over forty years, physical training is an excellent path to improved physical, emotional, and mental health. The process of properly training my body has brought me self-discipline humility an inspiration to erase limitations awareness of how important it is to set realistic...

Arlynn Sinclair is the author of CASTLE IN THE BIG CITY and  THE SONG OF KOSELIG . Her family is from Haiti and she recently moved to Norway from her home in the United States. Find out more about Arlynn Sinclair at her website https://www.arlynninthearctic.com/.   * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Get into it HERE * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you...

Americans who live abroad are renouncing their United States citizenship in large numbers. What part does the current fairness or unfairness of the United States Tax code play in this? What do U. S. citizens need to consider regarding the renunciation of their citizenship? What are "accidental Americans" and how are they treated under the rules of taxation by the U.S. I talked with Keith Redmond a...

When a person returns home from living abroad he or she often feels stuck between two countries. Adjusting to life at home can be more complex than adjusting to life abroad. I talk with Sandra Lynn Gartner as she shares her research, personal stories, and strategies to help understand and cope with reverse culture shock. Is it possible for employees, students, and all others who return from overse...

Clarity and Courage. Two things that I enjoyed discussing and exploring with Elizabeth Sturdy. After 10 years of teaching, in June 2021, Elizabeth Sturdy started a new chapter in her life. She began as a virtual instructional coach. In February 2022, she established Sturdy Coaching AS, which offers individual Mindset Coaching and workshops. Elizabeth's work is based on the belief that we can all g...

British-born & Norwegian-raised comedian Jim Swann recently opened for Russell Peters and gained new fans, followers, and opportunities. We talk about how it happened and what it means for his future. MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Get into it HERE * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/J...

This is part 1 of a conversation with Keith Redmond and John Richardson about the fairness or unfairness of the United States government's tax law which taxes Americans who live overseas. Many of these Americans have no assets in the United States, no residence in the United States, and live permanently overseas. Is it fair that these Americans must live under the U.S. tax code? John and Keith are...

Raymond Olsen is the lead singer, vocalist, and founder of the band Elderwoods. Check them out at @elderwoods.music on Instagram and @elderwoods on Facebook.  MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Get into it HERE * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johna...

Mats Lasse Jangås is my guest. Listen in as Mats tells his story of experiencing abuse and trauma and how he found release, growth, and healing from it. Mats Lasse has created a documentary titled FOUR LETTER WORD, which will be released on 14 October. Tune in to his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mats.jangas and stay updated. We need more men telling more of these stories. Mats Lasse J...

The subscription to my weekly chapter readings opens at midnight on 1 October (Norway time / 6 pm east coast USA). AT MIDNIGHT in Norway / 6 pm USA east coast, and at anytime thereafter, go to this link on my website HERE and subscribe to my audiobook. (It's 5 dollars per month. I said 4 dollars in the video by mistake.)  Here's what's happening: Audiobooks are a thing, yes, but mine is different....

Lisa Strømme has written a book called THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING. The release date is 30 September 2022, and the online book launch event is 2 October 2022. Click HERE to reserve your place for the online event. This #JohnAlanShortClip is taken from episode 189. Get the entire episode HERE   * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links...

Lisa Strømme is an author with a special talent for historical novel writing. Her second novel titled THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING will be released on 2 October 2022 during a special online release. Join the launch event on Zoom HERE on 2 October. You can find out more about Lisa on her website lisastromme.com .  * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that a...

* If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at  https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si...

* If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at  https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si...

* If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at  https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si...

Listen in as I speak with Jill Wiley about the amazing skills that teachers possess, and how she coaches them to use these skills if they are starting a new life and business after teaching. Teachers are an undervalued resource in our modern society. Jill and I talk about how teachers can find new ways to use their talents as they leave their jobs as educators to start new careers or businesses. J...

* If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at  https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si...

Dave and Liz are the voices behind the podcast MEMOIRS OF A MODERN MARRIAGE. You can find them here https://www.memoirsofamodernmarriage.com/ I spoke with Dave and Liz about podcasting, Liz's story of being stalked, CCW law in Ohio, crime and race relations in Akron, Ohio, and music. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here:  https...

Jeff Wasserman is an award-winning American songwriter and musician who lives in Norway. He has been a songwriting hero of mine for about twenty years, so it was my honor to finally meet Jeff and have him in my studio to talk about music and life. Find Jeff's work at https://www.jeffwasserman.no/ * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links...