Podcast Picks with Jim the Podcast Sherpa

Rebels, this took a few tries, but ultimately, was well worth it. If you hear my Wisdom chats (see info below), you'll notice Joe is a pretty regular visitor, and we always get into some interesting chats. Which is really what the Wisdom app is all about. (Okay, please stop wondering what your sherpa is doing on an app called "Wisdom"...)I always learn a little more about Joe with ea...

The thing you'll probably notice the most about Chip in this interview is how humble he is. Even when we were setting up the interview, he told me, " I'm just a producer. You sure you want me on your podcast?" (Spoiler alert: YESSSS!!!) He's definitely someone with so many accomplishments under his belt, with even more to come. There's no stopping his boundless creativity...

If you want full disclosure, I've had a YouTube channel for quite some time, and I kind of forgot about it for a while. But I found that as I got better with my audio (I did...didn't I?) , I was actually having fun with creating my video promos. Now, not everyone follows me on social media (and you know who you are...) so I wanted to provide them with a chance to not only check out the pro...

To be honest, Rebels, I'm not sure if I'd want to be in the same pen as a rhinoceros. With my luck, it would probably look upon me as, um, an appetizer. But at least it provided Aaron with enough inspiration for a book. (Much safer to watch it sleeping, don't you think?) And much credit to Aaron and his co-host, Vel, for "The B&W Show". I love their tagline of "fight...

Rebels, it was such a treat to get to know these two ladies. It's amazing that 2 people with such different outlooks on life can combine their collective skills to make such an interesting podcast. (If I were to meet my polar opposite, well, he'd be, um....normal?) It just goes to show you that if you've got the heart and the drive, you can pull it all together for a podcast that can t...

It's always a treat to meet a fellow podcast fan (and also, a fellow "Fandy") who also happens to be on my regular podcast playlist,as well. When listening to Adam's show, I can assure you, no "hoop jumping" is required. It's all a common sense approach to getting more listeners. But we'll get to know him, and he offers a few pieces of advice here that you shoul...

Have you got 18 minutes? Then, listen up! Today, I'm inviting you to follow me on my newsletter, "What's Shakin at The Sherpa Chalet?" , talking about 10 podcasts that are under 10 minutes long in "Sherpa Samples", AND announcing a NEW contest, where your review can win you some podcast merchandise ! How much more mini can I get??? These are the podcasts featured on "Sherpa Samples": The 7 Brain S...

(Content warning: a little strong language in the last interview.)As promised, Rebels, I definitely had to feature some of the amazing women speakers on the Wisdom app. And they certainly do deliver the inspiration in this episode! There's so much to discover and to hear, and I've only provided a mere morsel of that content to you on this show. Again, you can download the Wisdom app for free in yo...

Okay, so not only do you get the conclusion to the interview with Larry Hankin, you also get to hear the voice of the lovely Sherpa Bride! (And you said she didn't exist, you with the hat. Well,in hindsight,I shouldn't have said she goes to a different school...) But Larry , as usual, provides some really interesting responses. And I agree 100% that he's a storyteller. And you'll get to read those...

I think it was inevitable, Rebels. Larry Hankin, a guy with almost 200 movie and tv roles (and Oscar nominee) and just as many stories behind those roles throughout a 6-decade career (and then some!) is capturing those moments in a book. If you caught the first two-parter we had in March 2020 (Season 3??!!), you can hear a sampling of some of those stories. I think with this two-parter,I got to kn...

For someone that you might recognize specifically as a celebrity, Barry has certainly had his share of unplanned celebrity encounters. I don't get to have many in-person encounters. For some odd reason, they always seem to have a pre-written restraining order. Amazing what you can find on the internet these days! And if you're looking on Facebook, maybe you can catch Barry's artwork, which is defi...

One of my long-planned tasks finally realized! I've been chatting on the Wisdom app for quite some time now, and have met some incredible people along the way. Now, I finally get to share some of my conversations with them, with you. There are wayyyy more files I'll have to go through to dig up even more stuff, but this is a good start, so expect some more volumes in the future. As I've mentioned,...

To be honest, I never really knew too much about the Titanic in great detail. I tried to re-enact it at a nearby pier, but as you know, my Leo DiCaprio impression sounds more like Spongebob Squarepants, which does make it kind of interesting.  But, imagine being Bill and getting to view the wreckage up close and personal. You'll hear in his story about how the crew actually benefited from his...

Welcome to another episode of "The Laryngitis Sessions"! A very special thanks to Lord Mr. Bruce for handling  the intro/outro duties this time! Unfortunately, Nick's wife Caz couldn't join us (she was also part of the abandoned project referenced in the interview), but Nick knows how to take up the slack. As you'll hear, movies have certainly played an important part in his life. And he...

Rebels, I really did have laryngitis at the time this episode was assembled! (Ok, you can stop cheering, you with the hat.) A special thanks to Super Fan Mike for his guest intro and outro (Even though it was kind of recorded under duress. The Sherpa-Lu Studio Voiceover Bots can be a pretty demanding bunch.) Fortunately, I got to record the interview with Dave before my voice was gone. He's a real...

In the acting world, I certainly wouldn't refer to Jason as "new to the scene", but he was new to podcast interviews at the time of this recording. So, I made sure to save the interrogation questions for another interview. ("Can you recognize this man, sir?" That's George Washington." "And how do you know him?" Well, you are holding up a dollar bill.....") He might be chained to a block in a DUI c...

As Brian would say," People! People! Here we are in Season 10!" But trust me, he'd say it a lot cooler than I typed it. It's always fun to kick off a season with someone who's got Brian's kind of enthusiasm. It reminds me of me when I first started out. But just not as tall or charming. And about 10 other things I'd be put in jail for if I wrote. So never mind. I've already forgotten about me. You...

Well, Rebels, it's that time of the season. No, not THAT season, the end of my podcast season! Of course, we're going to be acknowledging lots of special people and podcasts, and let you know what's new with the Sherpalution. Don't worry, no major changes. You're still stuck with The Sherpa and his general lack of talent. (Sorry!) But there will be lots to look forward to in Season 10. So, a very...

She's got almost 30,000 followers on Instagram, and is one of the most down-to-earth, and gracious people that you'll ever meet. I'm lucky if I get one person following me who's not yelling, "Stop! Police!" (But that's a story for a cocktail party.) I really admire how Sherry is expanding her career resume to be known as not just a model, but also as a lady with an arsenal of talents. (I'll bet I...

Sometimes, dear Rebels, it pays to go straight to the source. Which is exactly why I was fortunate to speak to Steven. "The Awakening of Lilith" is a dark film, visually and emotionally, and I (and you) got to hear his explanation for the tone and mood of the movies, and from what roots they grew from. It has a sort of dream-like quality to it, getting interrupted by bursts of reality. (Wow, I'm s...

Always a pleasure to speak with Steve Rubin, now doing his own movie podcast, which just so happens to be produced by previous guest, Ben Shrewsbury! The guy may have written 2 encyclopedias,but that's exactly the best description  of his knowledge of movies, too. Hey, maybe I'll get cast in his next movie? I can very ably master the part of "Guy on The Cutting room floor". After all, don't I...

This was a good one, Rebels. Frank was a real treat to talk to, and as you'll hear, lots of fun. He's really made a great career out of a lifelong passion. And what dumb luck for me that he's friends with my old neighbor? (Well, most of my luck is dumb, to be honest...) Face it. The guy knows how to make things sound good, which is only a small reason to check out "Everyday Odysseys" and the upcom...

After well over 200 episodes, I can say I've heard a pretty wide range of people's life stories. But, as you'll hear, Marc's is truly unique. If you first saw him in "Last House On The Left" ,which was banned in several countries, you'll see that he really presents a unique perspective on it. Plus, you'll hear about his career as a comic and as a comedy writer. Further proof that if you looked up...

It's funny how this interview sort of turns into a "Filmmaking 101" masterclass. But that's where Bryan's passion for movies and moviemaking shines right through. He's a guy who went from cybersecurity to being behind the camera. And what an interesting journey it's been for him. Keep an eye open for his upcoming projects, and in the meantime, check out his podcast. And given what I learned about...

Sooooo...who doesn't like a good suspense novel? ( Okay, no one asked you, you with the hat.) With the types of novels that John enjoyed growing up, an acting and medical background, and his authoring ability, I'm sure this was pretty much an inevitable no brainer for John. Which, oddly enough, was my nickname in high school. But I digress. I think all of the authors that I've interviewed somehow...