JJ Meets World

Today's guest is actor and producer Amber Rae! Topics of conversation include making the film Mercedes Ray with Tucker and JJ, her work as one of the co-founders of Theatre B, going back to basics during the coronavirus, the crazy detours of life, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! Theatre B website: www.theatreb.org  

In the inaugural episode of Men Among Kings, JJ Gordon and Phil Godel air out the sleeping bags and pile up the VHS tapes to take a deep dive into the 1987 action flick "The Running Man" adapted from the 1982 novel of the same name! Check out previous episodes of JJ Meets World at www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is stand-up comedian John Kennedy! Topics of conversation include John not knowing his real first name, how the coronavirus has stalled his performing schedule, his comedic influences, his goal to break the world record for catching a cooked hotdog in a bun, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! John Kennedy c...

Today's episode features the return of Emily & Bill Brooks! Topics of conversation include helping their kids adapt to distance learning during the coronavirus, the birds and the bees, making inappropriate jokes during prayer time, how oil prices are affecting Tesla purchases, the healing power of laughter, ordering an exorbitant amount of Planter's Cheez Balls, and so much more! For more episodes...

Today's guest is wet plate photography artist Shane Balkowitsch ! We chat with Shane about his new documentary Balkowitsch available now on Amazon Prime , photographing major figures like Greta Thunberg and Puddles Pity Party , the emotional impact of having his artwork vandalized, his love for analog photo processes, boogie boarding with dolphins, and much more! For more episodes, or to find out...

In today's episode, James Bond aficionado and returning guest Phil Lund joins the JJMW crew to do a deep dive into the Bond films starring the smoldering and stylish Daniel Craig!

Today's guest is Kathryn McGregor, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at The Village Family Service Center! We talk about taking care of your mental health during COVID-19, reasons why people should consider seeking therapy, recognizing signs when your relationships might be hitting troubled waters, and much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visi...

Today's return guest is Patrick Kirby, owner of Do Good  Better Consulting, who helps us embrace our full nerdy potential! We talk about vintage video games, Dungeons & Dragons, the dissolution of the word nerd as a pejorative label, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! For more Patrick Kirby, check out his previous appear...

Today's guest is our good friend Prairie Rose Seminole! We chat with Prairie about her life spent as an advocate for those whose voices are not heard, changing hearts and minds with empathy, the simple things we all took for granted before the pandemic, hanging out with superheroes, 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, we check in with some of our previous guests to find out how their lives have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funeral director Alex Rydell busies himself with music, artist Amber Noel Parsons has a good scream, and Moorhead City Councilmember Sara Watson Curry teaches us about the elusive "Fourth P." For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit...

In today's episode, we hang out with psychic medium Jodie Harvala! We chat with Jodie about how she decided to pursue her career, various ideas surrounding energy and clearing spaces, speaking with deceased loved ones, balancing belief and skepticism, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Instead of our usual episode with a guest or a gimmick, we decided to sit down and reconnect! That's right, this episode is just JJ and Tucker one-on-one! We talk about all sorts of things, including how we're each handling the pressures and anxieties of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a special one. For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is musician and yoga instructor Brenda Weiler! Topics of conversation include her journey into yoga, how she conducts classes in the time of Covid-19, playing in her high school's show choir Pizazz, why you shouldn't date drummers, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

In today's episode, we wax philosophical with return guest Phil Godel about board games! We go over game types, play styles, methods of board game storage, family memories surrounding gaming, and much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

If you're interested in precious metals and cryptocurrency, this is the episode for you! We chat with Jack Seaman, who is the owner and operator of MinDak Gold Exchange, and returning guest Tony Mangnall, about gold, silver, bitcoin, ethereum, and much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

This episode starts with an update on our new socially distanced production setup! Because of the coronavirus, we're conducting business as usual entirely over the internet. After that, JJ and returning guest Britta Ann do a taste test of popular fast-food breakfast sandwiches! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is Tim Kasper of The Blenders! We chat with Tim about the origins of the band's name, the genesis of their annual Christmas show, how he fills his time when he's not performing, and his thoughts on who is the most beloved Blender. For more episodes or to donate to the podcast visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is professional Santa Clause Al Jastram! We talk with Al about what it takes to be a good Santa, the expense of a quality suit, Santa history and culture, making meaningful memories for children, and so much more! For more episodes, or to donate to our podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today we hang out with Megan Myrdal, Annie Wood & Gia Rassier from Food of the North, whose mission is to celebrate, connect and empower our local food community! Topics include common myths about expiration dates, the importance of portion control, reducing food waste, the connection between food and family, and much more! To learn more about Food of the North visit www.foodofthenorth.com! For mo...

Our good friend Greg Carlson is back to give us a preview of the 2020 Film Festival, which is celebrating its 20th year! For more information on the festival, visit www.fargofilmfestival.org!

In today's episode of JJ Meets World, our guest is Fargo City Commissioner John Strand! In this wide-ranging conversation, John talks about growing up without role models in the gay community, buying the High Plains Reader right before the flood of 1997, his dreams and ambitions for his civil service, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jj...

Today's guest is our good friend Sarah Schaan, who we've known since high school! Sarah talks about what it's like balancing being a new mom with her nursing career, college roommates, wedding day stresses, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com

Today's guest is entrepreneur and performer Randy Long! We do a deep dive into his businesses The Entertainment Company, Santa Magic, and The Pix Squad, and also Randy's work history doing clowning, balloon animals, singing telegrams, dinner theatre, and much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can help support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Time to pull out your Sega Genesis and hook up your CRT TV! In this episode, the JJMW crew does a deep dive into the new movie Sonic the Hedgehog starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter. Spoilers galore! For more episodes, or to find out how you can help support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is Jon Micheels Leiseth, the director of Theatre B's latest production The Roommate by Jen Silverman. We discuss a wide range of topics, including Jon's vision of the play, the trials, and tribulations of co-habitation, how introverts recharge, and Jon's work as a Deacon with the ELCA! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! Tic...