John-Michael Collins
Genuinely Quirky Things
Relatable, touching, and oddly poignant, John-Michael shares stories from his every day life that will either leave you crying, laughing, or just crying. Either way, work through life’s sometimes-funny-sometimes-sucky lessons along with John-Michael as he does what we all should do a little more of: live. Thanks for stopping by :) Visit me at www.johnmichaelcollins.com
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John-Michael Collins
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Latest episode
Nov 19, 2025
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Episodes
14. Farmer John! / Don't give up on your goals 01.07.2020 19:33
I am a little bittersweet on how quickly each week is moving, although I am pretty sure each one is relative to how well I can keep up ;) So live each one a seventh of it’s entirety. To go even deeper, truly enjoy each second to the best of your ability and steward them well :) Thanks for stopping by! “To when we linked canoes and had bottle rockets” “To when I had awesome experiences with a jet s...
13. What was I talking about? / A little frustrated 24.06.2020 19:48
There are a few instances here where I forget what was being talked about, thinking is fun! Not to worry though, as always the boomerang comes back :) “To when I was the tallest person on the train in Taiwan” “To when I got a list of all my recent vaccines” “To when I was an avid blood donor” “To when my Albanian friends gave me a red Albanian mug” “To when I guilted myself into jumping in Ujë aku...
12. Please do not fast forward / My airplane 17.06.2020 19:41
Immediately after the intro I dive into a personal and heartfelt note on segregation which includes a minute of silence, please hear it. (0:57 to 6:54) “To when I found a citizen watch on the floor of the bus” “To when rode a dirt bike through a bean field” “To when I spend Christmas in Iowa” “To when family gatherings mean more than being together” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE...
11. Enter at your own risk / Coconut milk 10.06.2020 19:56
Overall there are some pretty heavy topics sprinkled in here, one of which is death. Physical and emotional burnout have been real recently so please forgive me for “Going there.” “To when we went to the Wisconsin Dells” “To when I found spider nests underneath my table" “To when we flung cards on the floor in Albania while the ground shook” “To when the present moment comes and goes” DISCLOSURE:...
10. Enjoying things in life is not hard / Just be super happy 02.06.2020 19:38
Not everything has to be enjoyed, certain things make me want to fall asleep too :p I hope you enjoy one of the following stories though xD “To when we had a cotton candy maker” “To when I snorted powdered sugar with money” “To when I made homemade ice cream” “To when I jumped in the snow in my swim trunks twice for Facebook” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS C...
9. Flying tractors would be difficult / I do not know everything 28.05.2020 19:51
Relaxing in flight with a hamburger, seems like a cool way of life right? I hope you are still hanging in there :) “To when I watched my roommate play video games for hours” “To when I played Diddy Kong Racing on Nintendo 64” “To when I flew on airplanes as a kid” “To when my uncle introduced me to plain hamburgers” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS CONVERSATIO...
8. Physics and chemistry are cool / Butterball baby 19.05.2020 19:54
Woot woot! 4 is the magic number, not a prime number, it is how many seasons there are in a year! XD “To when I made vegan pumpkin cookies” “To when I made a science experiment volcano” “To when sister #2 made floating cement” “To when I flipped over my handlebars” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS CONVERSATIONALLY TRUE TO HOW I SPEAK. Please consider sending a...
7. Take a deep breath, it's ok / I'm a cowboy 12.05.2020 19:45
Here are some fun and balanced words for you :) “To when I realized my support system was scattered” “To when I made some cool art in middle school” “To when I learned how to protect an egg when it fell from a fire truck ladder” “To when I joined Facebook and social media became a lifestyle choice” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS CONVERSATIONALLY TRUE TO HOW...
6. Once upon a time / 8 second craziness 12.05.2020 19:26
Life has ups and downs, here are 4 stories to take you up :) “To when I focused all my energy on girls” “To when I found out our dog ate 3 guinea pigs” “To when a single drop fell from the sky” “To when I befriended the neighbors and gained forever friends” I try not to filter my thoughts too much DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS CONVERSATIONALLY TRUE TO HOW I...
5. I am like a biiiiiird / Balogna 12.05.2020 19:42
In this continued time of being isolated, I know what it feels like to be alone. Sheesh, I live alone! You are not alone. “To when I almost died jumping out of a plane” “To when I danced in a big red bird suit in front of thousands of people” Commercial: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7CnG/2014-capital-one-mascot-challenge-birds-and-bees DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW...
4. Includes sensitive content / How you doin? 06.05.2020 19:56
Four more topics, one possibly sensitive one :) “To when I took technology apart and put it back together” “To when I turned my life over to Jesus” 6:43 to 15:40 (Including a prayer) “To when I went camping and melted the bottom of my shoe” “To when I discovered climbing is fun by climbing a tree” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS CONVERSATIONALLY TRUE TO HOW I...
3. Our first jam packed episode! / Woah there horsey 30.04.2020 19:18
A five topic filled cereal box waiting for you to listen :) “To when I was young and played on hay bales” “To when we dug tunnels in the sand” "To when I went fishing in a canoe on a lake in Missouri” "To when it started raining heavily in Iowa and literally poured buckets” "To when I learned how to spot satellites in the sky” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS...
2. Mr. John-Michael Collins / Introductions (Part 2 of 2) 30.04.2020 19:36
Episode two already? Sweet! These minutes here are the second half of general introductions including, but not limited too… My family and pursuits as an actor Our first topic to start things out! “To when I drove on frozen brakes” DISCLOSURE: GOING ON TANGENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INVOLVED, THIS SHOW IS CONVERSATIONALLY TRUE TO HOW I SPEAK. Please consider sending any comments or feedback you have th...
1. Mr. John-Michael Collins / Introductions (Part 1 of 2) 30.04.2020 32:48
Episode one, alright! During these next few minutes you will get a synopsis of who I am and what this is. A personal tool for thoughtful exploration which includes the following topics… Where I grew up A few things which shaped me such as… Peer mentoring, mascotting, coffee, friends from college, Taiwan, first jobs, Jesus, Albania, road trip, barista, youth leader, Israel, the twin cities, Seattle...
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