The One Off Podcast

Episode 07: Jim Berkenstadt Rock And Rock Detective On this episode of The One Off Podcast, we sit down with renowned music historian and "Rock and Roll Detective" Jim Berkenstadt. From working with The Beatles on various projects to uncovering some of rock's greatest mysteries, Jim shares incredible stories from his books, The Beatle Who Vanished and Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed. It's a fa...

Episode 06: SPIN OFF - Helmet Up! Recap & a new Music Video! In this Spin Off episode, John and Erik look back on the month-long Helmet Up! fundraiser and announce the final total raised to help put helmets on heads. They also preview The Mascot Theory's upcoming music video for "Still Here," sharing the story behind the song and some behind-the-scenes details about the video before its releas...

Episode 05:  Helmet Up! Meet two heroes, and be one yourself! In 2021, One Off cohost John Urban took a nasty fall off his bike. Not wearing a helmet, he suffered a serious head injury, knocked unconscious and bleeding on the path. Along came Nick. A passerby on his own bike, Nick stopped, called 911, and most likely saved John’s life. On Episode 5 of The One Off Podcast, John meets Nick for the v...

Episode 04: SPIN OFF - Intro Song Challenge & Helmet Up! In this first Spin Off episode, Erik answers John's Episode 03 challenge to create a full song out of the podcast's intro music. Listen to “AM Static” unveiled in its entirety for the first time. They also tease episode 05 of the One Off, dropping May 5th 2026. It's Helmet Up, a month-long fundraiser to purchase bike helmets for families...

Episode 03: John McDermott Author, The Last Spirits of Manhattan A lifetime of doing what you love, blank pages filling up with words, and the overwhelming joy when, finally, the call comes from a large publishing house: “Hi, John. We’d like to publish your novel.” On this episode, author John McDermott reflects on the inner drive that kept him writing for decades, withstanding rejection when it w...

Episode 02: Chris Vos Singer/Songwriter, The Record Company A Wisconsin kid with a guitar, a restless spirit, and a sound rooted in blues and grit — Chris Vos turned a leap of faith into a Grammy-nominated band. In this episode, he opens up about trusting instinct over industry formulas, the grind behind the glow of success, and why the Midwest imprint never really leaves you — no matter how far t...

Episode 01: Dr. Richard Davidson Founder, Center For Healthy Minds We sit down with world-renowned neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson to talk about why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to make a real difference — and why flourishing isn’t some far-off idea, but something we’re all capable of, right where we are. Featured nonprofits: Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations) is a global n...

Episode 00: The intro.  You know what the world absolutely does not need now? Another podcast. It's The One Off Podcast with John Urban and Erik Kjelland. Coming 2026. Presented by Big Dreamers United. (This thing only happens once, unless it accidentally happens again)