JJ Meets World

In today's episode, we chat with epic dungeon master, and our good buddy, Jacob Hartje! Topics of conversation include role-playing, theatre, having four names, crazy memories from our past, upcoming productions, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  htt...

Hosts JJ Gordon and Phil Godel sit down to chat about one of JJ's favorite movies of all time, The Shawshank Redemption, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman!

In this special edition of JJ Meets World, the crew provides an audio commentary soundtrack for the 1994 film Major League II, starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Michelle Burke! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple...

In today's episode, JJ and Tucker check-in with each other about their busy lives, how things are going during the pandemic, and what the correct peanut butter to jelly ratio is for a sandwich! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-wo...

It's a special edition episode! Return guests Britta Nelson and John Kennedy join the JJMW crew in a hilarious game of Pitchstorm, a party game where you pitch ideas for movies! Warning, this episode is NSFW. For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt....

In today's episode, we chat with Pastor Tim Bauer about his ministry, why he loves to run, what it takes to organize a race, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us...

Following the release of Bill & Ted Face the Music, we discuss the new movie with returning guest Greg Carlson! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id13670...

Greg Carlson returns to the JJ Meets World podcast in Part One of our discussion about the Bill & Ted films! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id13670457...

Today's guest is actor Scott Horvik, one of the founding members of Theatre B! We chat with Scott about breaking his neck pole-vaulting, his first kiss with his aggressive wife, theatre in a fire station, doing local radio and TV in Fargo, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjm...

Today's guest is filmmaker and performer Devon Solwold! We chat about his experiences attending the Savannah College of Art and Design, making films with a budget, learning how to move like an ape, the future of movie theaters, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Me...

Today's guest is photographer and real-estate agent Meg Maki! Topics of conversation include her various businesses, growing up in a military family, selling haunted houses, playing Ecco the Dolphin on Sega Genesis, learning new drinking games, and so much more! MEG MAKI LINKS Real-Estate - https://www.facebook.com/megmakiagent Photography - https://www.facebook.com/megmakiphotography JJMW LINKS F...

Today's guest is movie theater manager Tristan Ross! We chat with Tristan on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the theater industry, the different ways watching a film on the big screen beats streaming at home, our plans for when everything opens back up, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  htt...

Today's guest is Hari Panjini, who is an estate planning attorney based out of Fargo! We chat about his profession, his journey to becoming a lawyer, why it's so important to prepare your estate, and we also chat about Hari's adventure that morning jumping out of an airplane! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon -  https://...

Today's guest is Eric Ista, owner and operator of the Fargo Escape Room! We chat with Eric about how he got the nickname "Fish", why he left the world of advertising to enter the escape room business, what it takes to actually build an escape room, how the coronavirus has impacted his business, and so much more! Visit the Fargo Escape Room website at https://fargoescaperoom.com/ For more episodes,...

It's our two hundredth episode! We talk about our podcast production process, answer some fan mail, and string together every easter egg from every episode of our show! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/   Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld   Merch Shop -  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world   Apple Podcasts...

Today's guest is Troy Parkinson! We cover a lot of ground in our conversation with Troy, including his time working as a television producer for shows like House of Babies and Monsterquest, his work as a spiritual medium, his interest in midwifery, and so much more!   For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/   Patreon -  https://www.pa...

Today's guest is Jessica Hawkes, operator of the Hawkes Homestead animal rescue located in New Rockford, ND. Topics of conversation include the menagerie of animals who live on the farm, caring for their different needs, naming all the critters, and so much more!   For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit  http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/   JESSICA HAWKES LINKS   Hawke...

Today's guest is illustrator Matt Kish , best known for his book Moby-Dick in Pictures: One Drawing for Every Page , a collection of illustrations inspired by the classic Herman Melville novel! We chat with Matt about the laborious process to make his book, the genesis of his love for visual art, carving deep productivity grooves in the artistic mind, visiting frigid Fargo for Greg Carlson 's docu...

In today's episode, the topic of conversation is building new families through foster care! Our guests Megan Bjone, who is a social worker at Nexus Path in Fargo, and foster parent Michael Romans help talk us through how the foster care system works, the joys and challenges of the foster family dynamic, and how you can learn more if you think this would be the right path for you! You can find more...

This episode is J.J. Gordon's raw, first-hand account of the events he witnessed in Downtown Fargo on May 30th, 2020.

In today's episode of JJ Meets World, your host with the most J.J. Gordon and producer Tucker Lucas talk about their favorite books! There are some great recommendations in this episode, so check out the show notes for book links on Goodreads! LINKS JJ's Books Guru: My Days with Del Close by Jeff Griggs https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/184704.Guru?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=XQmBqKY2dE&r...

This episode is all about musicals! Returning guest Brent Brandt helps the JJMW crew dissect some of the must-see musicals available today, with commentary on such notable productions as Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, and so much more! LINKS Previous Episodes Referenced #6: Brent Brandt Does Not Microwave His Meat http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-6-brent-brandt-does-no...

In today's episode, returning guest Greg Carlson helps us dissect that age-old question: Star Wars or Star Trek ? This episode is full of lightsabers, tricorders, Star Destroyers, and Galaxy-class Federation starships!   For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com !   For more of Greg's work check out his website www.southpawfilmworks.net !   JJMW...

In today's episode, we chat with actor and XABeat instructor Clare Lynch! Topics of conversation include how Clare fell in love with endorphins, teaching XABeat classes online during the coronavirus pandemic, taking cringy family photos, why paying full price for crafts is for suckers, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com !...

In today's episode, it's the return of Megan Myrdal from Food of the North! Megan uses her superpowers to help JJ create delicious recipes using the random food he's squirreled away in his pantry! Topics of conversation include how the coronavirus has impacted food sovereignty, the functionality of America's food chain, grape seed oil versus olive oil, the differences between good and bad choleste...