JJ Meets World

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...

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!