Josh Martin

Josh Martin, formerly of the NFL and currently of Smoothie King’s Northfield location is the guest on Ep. 352 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting July 26, 2023.Josh Martin played seven seasons in the NFL and got an Ivy League education at Columbia University. He’s returned to Denver to open a Smoothie King franchise in the Central Park neighborhood.  He joins me to discuss his NFL career as we discuss a multitude of facets of it. What was his first day like? How did he establish his reputation through grinding on special teams? Who was the toughest tight end to cover? Toughest stadium to play in? How did he know it was over, and what happened? We then pivot into entrepreneurship and talk about how he came to Smoothie King, how the lessons learned in professional football translated to entrepreneurship, and what sets Smoothie King apart. That snapshot barely scratches the surface of a terrific chat with a very smart, very driven, very cool dude who I’m happy to feature here on the show. Be sure to check out Josh on Instagram, and keep up with his first store on both Instagram and TikTok. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_5041-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Josh Martin, formerly of the NFL and currently of Smoothie King’s Northfield location is the guest on Ep. 352 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting July 26, 2023. Josh Martin played seven seasons in the NFL and got an Ivy League education at Columbia University. He’s returned to Denver to open <a href="https://locations.smoothieking.com/ll/us/co/denver/9165-northfield-blvd-ste-125/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">a Smoothie King franchise in the Central Park neighborhood.</a> He joins me to discuss his NFL career as we discuss a multitude of facets of it. What was his first day like? How did he establish his reputation through grinding on special teams? Who was the toughest tight end to cover? Toughest stadium to play in? How did he know it was over, and what happened? We then pivot into entrepreneurship and talk about how he came to Smoothie King, how the lessons learned in professional football translated to entrepreneurship, and what sets Smoothie King apart. That snapshot barely scratches the surface of a terrific chat with a very smart, very driven, very cool dude who I’m happy to feature here on the show. Be sure to check out Josh on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshmartin95/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and keep up with his first store on both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smoothiekingden/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@smoothiekingden" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 352: Josh Martin – Former NFL Player, Smoothie King Entrepreneur

Stacey Dee is the lead singer and guitarist for Bad Cop / Bad Cop and she’s the guest on Ep. 351 of the Jon of All Trades podcast, debuting July 19, 2023.Stacey Dee (the one on the right in that picture, seen with her bandmate Linh Le), is the lead singer of Bad Cop / Bad Cop, one of my favorite bands. She joins me in advance of the Punk Rock Saves Lives Fest coming up on Saturday, July 22 at Ratio Beerworks in Denver. We discuss the music of Bad Cop / Bad Cop, talk about Stacey’s “gnarly addiction to Xanax” (her words), talk about why she always sees Bad Cop as a Fat Wreck Chords band, and then get into a long conversation about her nonprofit The Sidewalk Project. That conversation gets real and raw about people experiencing homelessness, addiction, harm reduction, and issues facing cities all across the United States. If we say we’re punk rock, what are we doing to help the most vulnerable and marginalized among us? Stacey lives this every single day through her music and through her nonprofit work.  You can keep up with Bad Cop / Bad Cop through their website, on Instagram, on Facebook, and on Spotify. You can find out more about The Sidewalk Project here. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_5088-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Stacey Dee is the lead singer and guitarist for Bad Cop / Bad Cop and she’s the guest on Ep. 351 of the Jon of All Trades podcast, debuting July 19, 2023. Stacey Dee (the one on the right in that picture, seen with her bandmate Linh Le), is the lead singer of <a href="https://www.badcopbadcopband.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bad Cop / Bad Cop</a>, one of my favorite bands. She joins me in advance of the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ratio-beerworks-presents-the-second-annual-punk-rock-saves-lives-festival-tickets-643159125257" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Punk Rock Saves Lives Fest</a> coming up on Saturday, July 22 at Ratio Beerworks in Denver. We discuss the music of Bad Cop / Bad Cop, talk about Stacey’s “gnarly addiction to Xanax” (her words), talk about why she always sees Bad Cop as a Fat Wreck Chords band, and then get into a long conversation about her nonprofit <a href="https://www.thesidewalkproject.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Sidewalk Project</a>. That conversation gets real and raw about people experiencing homelessness, addiction, harm reduction, and issues facing cities all across the United States. If we say we’re punk rock, what are we doing to help the most vulnerable and marginalized among us? Stacey lives this every single day through her music and through her nonprofit work. You can keep up with Bad Cop / Bad Cop through their <a href="https://www.badcopbadcopband.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/badcopbadcop/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/badcopbadcopband" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/226ZwHRFmxyMqgXCoEkUbq" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. You can find out more about The Sidewalk Project <a href="https://www.thesidewalkproject.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 351: Stacey Dee, Lead Singer of Bad Cop / Bad Cop

Adrienne Ash

Adrienne Ash is the lead singer of Plasma Canvas and she’s the guest on Ep. 350 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting June 7, 2023.Plasma Canvas is the self-professed “LOUDEST, GAYEST BAND IN THE WORLD.” And I can tell you personally that their new album DUSK is fantastic. I welcome their lead singer Adrienne Ash to the show to discuss it, what was in store for Plasma Canvas before the pandemic hit (it’s crushing), how existing as a lead singer in a punk band in a world where Laura Jane Grace blazed so many trails is a double-edged sword, and we spend the back 20 minutes of this show talking about trans rights.  Without spoiling the episode, one thing that stuck out to me was Adrienne’s assertion that being a trans woman in America means “you’re always a topic conversation, but never a participant. People talk about you, but never to you, and if they do talk to you, they talk down to you.” Given the cultural dialogue surrounding transgender issues that are frequently, at best, misguided, and at worst, done completely in bad faith, it seems listening to someone’s lived experience and hearing their needs and wants should take on added importance. Of course, this is 2023 America, so I understand how things actually work here.  I took away a lot from this episode, but I’ll underline a couple of things here: 1) Plasma Canvas is an unbelievably great band and their record DUSK thoroughly rips. 2) Resilience sustained over a lifetime has to exhausting. Please afford all members of your community the rights, privileges, respect and dignity we would hope be afforded to ourselves. 3) We could all stand to listen a little more.  Check out Plasma Canvas on Bandcamp, and then give them a follow on both Facebook and Instagram. You can also email Adrienne at adriennerayash000 (at) gmail (dot) com or plasmacanvas (at) gmail (dot) com. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/aash-and-joat.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Adrienne Ash is the lead singer of Plasma Canvas and she’s the guest on Ep. 350 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting June 7, 2023. Plasma Canvas is the self-professed “LOUDEST, GAYEST BAND IN THE WORLD.” And I can tell you personally that their new album DUSK is fantastic. I welcome their lead singer Adrienne Ash to the show to discuss it, what was in store for Plasma Canvas before the pandemic hit (it’s crushing), how existing as a lead singer in a punk band in a world where Laura Jane Grace blazed so many trails is a double-edged sword, and we spend the back 20 minutes of this show talking about trans rights. Without spoiling the episode, one thing that stuck out to me was Adrienne’s assertion that being a trans woman in America means “you’re always a topic conversation, but never a participant. People talk about you, but never to you, and if they do talk to you, they talk down to you.” Given the cultural dialogue surrounding transgender issues that are frequently, at best, misguided, and at worst, done completely in bad faith, it seems listening to someone’s lived experience and hearing their needs and wants should take on added importance. Of course, this is 2023 America, so I understand how things actually work here. I took away a lot from this episode, but I’ll underline a couple of things here: 1) Plasma Canvas is an unbelievably great band and their record DUSK thoroughly rips. 2) Resilience sustained over a lifetime has to exhausting. Please afford all members of your community the rights, privileges, respect and dignity we would hope be afforded to ourselves. 3) We could all stand to listen a little more. Check out Plasma Canvas on Bandcamp, and then give them a follow on both Facebook and Instagram. You can also email Adrienne at adriennerayash000 (at) gmail (dot) com or plasmacanvas (at) gmail (dot) com. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 350: Adrienne Ash, Lead Singer of Plasma Canvas

Ryan Nanni

Ryan Nanni is trying to appear on as many podcasts as possible in 2023 and I help him with that as he’s the guest on Ep. 349 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting May 24, 2023.   I only know Ryan Nanni from Twitter – he’s @celebrityhottub – and I don’t really know him. I only know that his tweets consistently make me laugh and he’s someone I’m happy exists in my feed. So one night I happened to check out his full profile, and found this pinned tweet: oh also my only professional goal in 2023 is to appear on as many podcasts as possible, especially ones where I am unqualified to be there*, so email me (ryan.nanni@gmail.com) and prepare for my terrible voice*all of them, including the one I cohost— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) November 18, 2022 Pay dirt! I emailed him a brief pitch, we got our schedules aligned, and Bob’s your uncle. He’s on the show! It’s one of the weirder interviews I’ve done only in the sense that I didn’t really prepare for it and had no idea where the conversation would go. I usually structure these things a bit more, but decided to say screw it and just talk with this due who’s made me laugh over the interwebs for years. So what did we talk about? Here’s a brief snapshot:  Thoughts on the CSU Rams football program and the overall state of college football in 2023. The impact of Deion Sanders on the CU Buffs and the burden of raised expectations. Why the show Succession is actually very similar to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Why the cowboy hats in Nashville are anachronistic relative to the rest of the South. Why it’s ok for me to despise Devin Booker’s punchable face in the privacy of my own home, but not in person. The 2010 movie The A-Team and why it rules (Ryan’s never seen it). And yes, some talk about work, entrepreneurship, raising young children and all that other “real life” hogwash that defines us existentially. Whatever.  I was thrilled with the chat because he was immediately a dude I vibed with. We shared a ton of genuine laughs, gave each other some insights, and I helped him put another notch in his belt toward the absurd goal of guesting on as many podcasts as possible in 2023. Win-win-win! Follow Ryan on Twitter and Instagram. And check out his own podcast The Shutdown Fullcast (ostensibly about college football with a strong tendency to meander).

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/rnanni-and-joat.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Ryan Nanni is trying to appear on as many podcasts as possible in 2023 and I help him with that as he’s the guest on Ep. 349 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting May 24, 2023. I only know Ryan Nanni from Twitter – he’s <a href="https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@celebrityhottub</a> – and I don’t really know him. I only know that his tweets consistently make me laugh and he’s someone I’m happy exists in my feed. So one night I happened to check out his full profile, and found this pinned tweet: <blockquote>oh also my only professional goal in 2023 is to appear on as many podcasts as possible, especially ones where I am unqualified to be there*, so email me (ryan.nanni@gmail.com) and prepare for my terrible voice *all of them, including the one I cohost— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) <a href="https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub/status/1593406926393643010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">November 18, 2022</a></blockquote> Pay dirt! I emailed him a brief pitch, we got our schedules aligned, and Bob’s your uncle. He’s on the show! It’s one of the weirder interviews I’ve done only in the sense that I didn’t really prepare for it and had no idea where the conversation would go. I usually structure these things a bit more, but decided to say screw it and just talk with this due who’s made me laugh over the interwebs for years. So what did we talk about? Here’s a brief snapshot: <ul> <li>Thoughts on the CSU Rams football program and the overall state of college football in 2023.</li> <li>The impact of Deion Sanders on the CU Buffs and the burden of raised expectations.</li> <li>Why the show Succession is actually very similar to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.</li> <li>Why the cowboy hats in Nashville are anachronistic relative to the rest of the South.</li> <li>Why it’s ok for me to despise Devin Booker’s punchable face in the privacy of my own home, but not in person.</li> <li>The 2010 movie The A-Team and why it rules (Ryan’s never seen it).</li> <li>And yes, some talk about work, entrepreneurship, raising young children and all that other “real life” hogwash that defines us existentially. Whatever.</li> </ul> I was thrilled with the chat because he was immediately a dude I vibed with. We shared a ton of genuine laughs, gave each other some insights, and I helped him put another notch in his belt toward the absurd goal of guesting on as many podcasts as possible in 2023. Win-win-win! Follow Ryan on <a href="https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celebrityhottub/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. And check out his own podcast <a href="https://www.bannersociety.com/pages/welcome-to-the-shutdown-fullcast" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Shutdown Fullcast</a> (ostensibly about college football with a strong tendency to meander).

Ep. 349: Ryan Nanni – Professional Podcast Guest

Peaches ‘n Diesel has created two incredibly popular Instagram profiles and is the guest on Ep. 348 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting April 26, 2023.I work out at the same time and same gym as Peaches ‘n Diesel. Of course, that’s not how I know her, but one of our instructors (thank you, Jackie!) hipped me to her Instagram page. I was instantly taken with it. I then found out her dog, Jolene the Dolly Doodle was even more famous than she was and had been around the world in viral fame. She agreed to come on the show to talk about how her viral fame came and everything that went with it, and what resulted was a fascinating conversation. She tells me how much work is actually involved in creating these silly little posts, how many offers she gets a day, where she finds inspiration, how monetization works, and a ton more. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to make money from your social media – both the good and the bad of it – this is your show. We have a ton of laughs along the way, trade stories as content creators, and basically have a great conversation. And all of this despite the fact that we’re not in workout clothes or wearing our headbands (just listen in – it’ll make sense).  You can find her at her Peaches ‘n Diesel Instagram page, and Jolene at hers. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4475-1-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Peaches ‘n Diesel has created two incredibly popular Instagram profiles and is the guest on Ep. 348 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting April 26, 2023. I work out at the same time and same gym as Peaches ‘n Diesel. Of course, that’s not how I know her, but one of our instructors (thank you, Jackie!) hipped me to her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peachesanddiesel104/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram page</a>. I was instantly taken with it. I then found out her dog, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenethedollydoodle/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jolene the Dolly Doodle</a> was even more famous than she was and had been around the world in viral fame. She agreed to come on the show to talk about how her viral fame came and everything that went with it, and what resulted was a fascinating conversation. She tells me how much work is actually involved in creating these silly little posts, how many offers she gets a day, where she finds inspiration, how monetization works, and a ton more. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to make money from your social media – both the good and the bad of it – this is your show. We have a ton of laughs along the way, trade stories as content creators, and basically have a great conversation. And all of this despite the fact that we’re not in workout clothes or wearing our headbands (just listen in – it’ll make sense). You can find her at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peachesanddiesel104/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Peaches ‘n Diesel Instagram page</a>, and Jolene at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenethedollydoodle/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hers</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 348: Peaches ‘n Diesel – Instagram Famous

Drew Francis

Drew Francis is attempting to break the Colorado 14er record and he’s the guest on Ep. 347 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting April 5, 2023.According to Drew Francis, “The state of Colorado has 58 peaks that rise over 14,000 ft in elevation. The current record to climb all the peaks is 9 days, 21 hours, and 51 minutes. My goal for the summer of 2023 is to break this speed record, climbing more than 150,000 ft of elevation, 300 miles of trail running, and summiting 7-8 peaks every 24 hours over the course of 9 days!” Well ok then! Please come and talk to me! And talk to me he did. We discussed his career as a firefighter, his mom’s battle with cancer that sort of inspired this crazy challenge, and then we spend the bulk of the episode talking about the prep, the training, and the logistics of this challenge. It’s way more complex than I even could have imagined considering Drew is going to have to cover a huge amount of the state, deal with some paths that are now privately owned, contend with weather, and feed and fuel 9 people over the course of more than a week.  Here’s the thing, though. Drew has a warmth, a charm, and a level of determination I’ve rarely encountered. At the ripe old age of 22, he’s taking this thing head-on with good humor and an inspiring outlook. It was a pleasure to feature him on my show, and I cannot wait to see how this challenge goes for him.  If you’re inspired by Drew, donate to him at his website. You can follow along with him on his Instagram page.  This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4436-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Drew Francis is attempting to break the Colorado 14er record and he’s the guest on Ep. 347 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting April 5, 2023. According to <a href="https://www.drewfrancisfit.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Francis</a>, “The state of Colorado has 58 peaks that rise over 14,000 ft in elevation. The current record to climb all the peaks is 9 days, 21 hours, and 51 minutes. My goal for the summer of 2023 is to break this speed record, climbing more than 150,000 ft of elevation, 300 miles of trail running, and summiting 7-8 peaks every 24 hours over the course of 9 days!” Well ok then! Please come and talk to me! And talk to me he did. We discussed his career as a firefighter, his mom’s battle with cancer that sort of inspired this crazy challenge, and then we spend the bulk of the episode talking about the prep, the training, and the logistics of this challenge. It’s way more complex than I even could have imagined considering Drew is going to have to cover a huge amount of the state, deal with some paths that are now privately owned, contend with weather, and feed and fuel 9 people over the course of more than a week. Here’s the thing, though. Drew has a warmth, a charm, and a level of determination I’ve rarely encountered. At the ripe old age of 22, he’s taking this thing head-on with good humor and an inspiring outlook. It was a pleasure to feature him on my show, and I cannot wait to see how this challenge goes for him. If you’re inspired by Drew, donate to him at <a href="https://www.drewfrancisfit.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">his website</a>. You can follow along with him on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drewfrancis.fit/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram page</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 347: Drew Francis – Attempting to Break Colorado 14er Record

Vic Lombardi is the guest on Ep. 346 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting March 15, 2023.The Jon of All Trades Podcast is officially 9 years old! If you had asked me when I started if I would still be doing this show 9 years later, I don’t think I would have said yes. But the truth is, while this show didn’t achieve the heights I wished for it when I started, it’s served to make me what I always wanted to be. I am a professional podcaster, and, more broadly, a professional content producer. My dream came true. I am doing exactly what I hoped I’d be doing with my life, and I am infinitely grateful to you, my dear audience, for helping make that happen. My guest to commemorate the occasion is Vic Lombardi. Vic is a beloved Denver institution, and for good reason. He’s genuine, he’s charismatic, he’s unique, he’s opinionated, and he’s got an unparalleled work ethic. He’s also a collaborator. I’m fortunate enough to produce his show Vic Lombardi’s Denver, which can be found on Mile High Life. I welcome Vic onto the mothership to discuss his career, his insane schedule, what his insecurities are, if he gets burned out, and a lot more. Vic is candid, insightful, and always engaging. This episode is a treat, and you’re going to love it.  One note: The Jon of All Trades Podcast isn’t really going anywhere, it’ll just be less frequent than it has been over the years. More on that next week when I tell you what’s up. But for now, please enjoy Vic Lombardi! You can find him weekday mornings on Altitude 92.5 fm, doing work on Altitude TV in and around Nuggets games, on Twitter, and of course on Vic Lombardi’s Denver on Mile High Life. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_4327-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Vic Lombardi is the guest on Ep. 346 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting March 15, 2023. The Jon of All Trades Podcast is officially 9 years old! If you had asked me when I started if I would still be doing this show 9 years later, I don’t think I would have said yes. But the truth is, while this show didn’t achieve the heights I wished for it when I started, it’s served to make me what I always wanted to be. I am a professional podcaster, and, more broadly, a professional content producer. My dream came true. I am doing exactly what I hoped I’d be doing with my life, and I am infinitely grateful to you, my dear audience, for helping make that happen. My guest to commemorate the occasion is Vic Lombardi. Vic is a beloved Denver institution, and for good reason. He’s genuine, he’s charismatic, he’s unique, he’s opinionated, and he’s got an unparalleled work ethic. He’s also a collaborator. I’m fortunate enough to produce his show <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/vic-lombardis-denver" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vic Lombardi’s Denver</a>, which can be found on <a href="https://milehighlife.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mile High Life</a>. I welcome Vic onto the mothership to discuss his career, his insane schedule, what his insecurities are, if he gets burned out, and a lot more. Vic is candid, insightful, and always engaging. This episode is a treat, and you’re going to love it. One note: The Jon of All Trades Podcast isn’t really going anywhere, it’ll just be less frequent than it has been over the years. More on that next week when I tell you what’s up. But for now, please enjoy Vic Lombardi! You can find him weekday mornings on Altitude 92.5 fm, doing work on Altitude TV in and around Nuggets games, on Twitter, and of course on <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/vic-lombardis-denver" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vic Lombardi’s Denver</a> on <a href="https://milehighlife.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mile High Life</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 346: Vic Lombardi – 9 Year Anniversary Spectacular!

Kip Wilson

Kip Wilson of Stoned Appetit is the guest on Ep. 345 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast, debuting February 8, 2023.Kip Wilson is one of the creators and co-hosts of Stoned Appetit, a podcast where he and his co-host learn something new every episode, but “cover food, booze, weed and live music.” Sounds like a damn good time! He’s also my compadre at Mile High Life where he blogs and makes video content, and I, of course, co-host and co-produce Happy Friday.  So how did this guy manage to turn the things so many people love to do for fun and recreation into an entire career, which includes a jaw-dropping 24,000+ followers on Instagram? We delve into that in this week’s show along with discussions about where to find the best tacos, influencers who are bullshit, what constitutes selling out, and how to build and maintain a reputation that has credibility. It’s a fascinating chat filled with lots of laughs and an equal number of insights. You’ve got two hard-working, off-kilter entrepreneurs who can TALK, so this thing breezes by.  Find Kip at Stoned Appetit’s website, or on Instagram.  This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_4204-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Kip Wilson of Stoned Appetit is the guest on Ep. 345 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast, debuting February 8, 2023. Kip Wilson is one of the creators and co-hosts of <a href="https://www.stoned-appetit.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stoned Appetit</a>, a podcast where he and his co-host learn something new every episode, but “cover food, booze, weed and live music.” Sounds like a damn good time! He’s also my compadre at <a href="https://milehighlife.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mile High Life</a> where he blogs and makes video content, and I, of course, co-host and co-produce <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/happy-friday-podcast" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Friday</a>. So how did this guy manage to turn the things so many people love to do for fun and recreation into an entire career, which includes a jaw-dropping 24,000+ followers on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stoned_appetit/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>? We delve into that in this week’s show along with discussions about where to find the best tacos, influencers who are bullshit, what constitutes selling out, and how to build and maintain a reputation that has credibility. It’s a fascinating chat filled with lots of laughs and an equal number of insights. You’ve got two hard-working, off-kilter entrepreneurs who can TALK, so this thing breezes by. Find Kip at <a href="https://www.stoned-appetit.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stoned Appetit’s website</a>, or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stoned_appetit/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 345: Kip Wilson – Stoned Appetit

Tom Breihan

Tom Breihan, Senior Writer at Stereogum and author of The Number Ones once again joins the Jon of All Trades Podcast for Ep. 344 debuting January 25, 2023.When Tom Breihan was my guest two and a half years ago on Episode 253, we talked primarily about movies and how PR people can stand out in an endless swirling sea of crappy pitches. It was an incredibly fun chat, and although I had been a weekly reader of his prior to that, after that chat I picked up his column The Number Ones on Stereogum and have been reading him at bare minimum three times a week since.  He recently released a book, The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal The History Of Pop Music, and it was the perfect opportunity for me to get more time with him. Because here, two things are true: 1. This book was absolutely everything I wanted it to be. It was a fun read, it gave me insight into pop music and the culture as a whole I didn’t have before reading it, and his writing remains like catnip for my sensibility; and 2. I was happy to have a real reason to vibe with him again just because I enjoy the back-and-forth with him so much.  So on this week’s show, Tom shares how the book deal found him, why Billboard #1 Singles are a great lens through which to understand culture, the greatness that was a hardcore show put on by God’s Hate where a bunch of AEW wrestlers showed up, why being snotty about your taste is an annoying but common phase, and a ton more.  Go buy his book here. You can also follow him on Twitter.  This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tbreihan-and-joat-2.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Tom Breihan, Senior Writer at Stereogum and author of The Number Ones once again joins the Jon of All Trades Podcast for Ep. 344 debuting January 25, 2023. When Tom Breihan was my guest two and a half years ago on <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/ep-253-tom-breihan-pop-culture-writer-stereogum-av-club-elsewhere/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 253</a>, we talked primarily about movies and how PR people can stand out in an endless swirling sea of crappy pitches. It was an incredibly fun chat, and although I had been a weekly reader of his prior to that, after that chat I picked up his column <a href="https://www.stereogum.com/category/columns/the-number-ones/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Number Ones</a> on Stereogum and have been reading him at bare minimum three times a week since. He recently released a book, <a href="https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/tom-breihan/the-number-ones/9780306826535/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal The History Of Pop Music</a>, and it was the perfect opportunity for me to get more time with him. Because here, two things are true: 1. This book was absolutely everything I wanted it to be. It was a fun read, it gave me insight into pop music and the culture as a whole I didn’t have before reading it, and his writing remains like catnip for my sensibility; and 2. I was happy to have a real reason to vibe with him again just because I enjoy the back-and-forth with him so much. So on this week’s show, Tom shares how the book deal found him, why Billboard #1 Singles are a great lens through which to understand culture, the greatness that was a hardcore show put on by God’s Hate where a bunch of AEW wrestlers showed up, why being snotty about your taste is an annoying but common phase, and a ton more. Go buy his book <a href="https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/tom-breihan/the-number-ones/9780306826535/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/tombreihan" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 344: Tom Breihan, Author of The Number Ones

Joe Vostrejs

Joe Vostrejs is a Partner at City Street Investors and he is the guest on Ep. 343 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting December 28, 2022.Joe Vostrejs is Principal, Partner, and Founder of City Street Investors, whose “custom crafting philosophy” means the firm creates projects that synchronize the needs and desires of the community with investment in under-appreciated assets. It also means, the places they create, in particular the restaurants in their portfolio, are unique, tailored toward the local community, and are designed to be community gathering places. I came upon Joe and City Street after reading this article in the Denver Business Journal (which in the episode I misattribute to Ed Sealover – the article was actually written by Kate Tracy) about potential development of a beer garden in Applewood. The article mentions Teller’s Taproom and Kitchen, which is perhaps my favorite restaurant in this entire city, and so I looked up the company on the web. Turns out they own a bunch of my favorite places. Here’s their portfolio.  On this week’s show, Joe and I discuss how this philosophy came to be, why it’s not unique, but it is unusual, and the lengthy process they undertake as they develop new projects. It’s a fascinating look at a company doing development in a way that puts the needs and wants of the community first, which generally helps to ensure a project’s success. I adored this chat, and appreciated Joe’s many insights from decades of doing this work.  You can find City Street Investors here.  This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_4085-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Joe Vostrejs is a Partner at City Street Investors and he is the guest on Ep. 343 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting December 28, 2022. Joe Vostrejs is Principal, Partner, and Founder of <a href="https://www.citystreetinvestors.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City Street Investors</a>, whose “custom crafting philosophy” means the firm creates projects that synchronize the needs and desires of the community with investment in under-appreciated assets. It also means, the places they create, in particular the restaurants in their portfolio, are unique, tailored toward the local community, and are designed to be community gathering places. I came upon Joe and City Street after reading <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/06/06/applewood-beer-garden-proposed.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this article in the Denver Business Journal</a> (which in the episode I misattribute to Ed Sealover – the article was actually written by Kate Tracy) about potential development of a beer garden in Applewood. The article mentions Teller’s Taproom and Kitchen, which is perhaps my favorite restaurant in this entire city, and so I looked up the company on the web. Turns out they own a bunch of my favorite places. <a href="https://www.citystreetinvestors.com/restaurant-partnerships-1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s their portfolio</a>. On this week’s show, Joe and I discuss how this philosophy came to be, why it’s not unique, but it is unusual, and the lengthy process they undertake as they develop new projects. It’s a fascinating look at a company doing development in a way that puts the needs and wants of the community first, which generally helps to ensure a project’s success. I adored this chat, and appreciated Joe’s many insights from decades of doing this work. You can find City Street Investors <a href="https://www.citystreetinvestors.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 343: Joe Vostrejs – Partner and Principal at City Street Investors

I’m Jon, and I love nothing more than listening to someone with an interesting or unusual job talk about the ins and outs of that job. So I created a weekly podcast that features interviews with people from all across the employment spectrum. You’ve likely heard the figure of speech “Jack of all trades” referring to someone who is versatile and adaptable to a wide variety of tasks. That’s what this is designed to be an audio exploration of. Except, I’m Jon, not Jack. Welcome to Jon of All Trades. New episodes post every Wednesday.

Photo: https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/duane-peters-the-punk-rock-skater-who-defied-gravity On this solo episode of the show, I talk about how true creative freedom and fulfillment comes from the grind. It’s counterintuitive, but we all have hours to fill in a day. If we fill those hours with work that we find meaningful, challenging, and enjoyable, our lives are thereby much more fulfilling. This is why chasing wealth for its own sake is a trap, and why so many super rich people seem to miserable and resentful all the time. It’s also why when I buy a ticket for a $1 billion Powerball jackpot, I know I’m buying the 10 minutes of fantasy, but I’m also buying a weird paranoia about the disappearance of a familiar grind I now find rewarding.  Also, I share a trick I learned from Chuck Klosterman about how to better enjoy the present. You have to listen for me to give it up, but I’ll just say that nostalgia is a hell of a drug.  On this episode I talk extensively about a video from “Penn &amp; Teller: Fool Us” featuring a magician named Dani DaOrtiz that is one of the most fun, amusing, thrilling and mind-bending card tricks I have ever seen. Here’s that video: This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

<a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/duane-peters.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Photo: <a href="https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/duane-peters-the-punk-rock-skater-who-defied-gravity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/duane-peters-the-punk-rock-skater-who-defied-gravity</a> On this solo episode of the show, I talk about how true creative freedom and fulfillment comes from the grind. It’s counterintuitive, but we all have hours to fill in a day. If we fill those hours with work that we find meaningful, challenging, and enjoyable, our lives are thereby much more fulfilling. This is why chasing wealth for its own sake is a trap, and why so many super rich people seem to miserable and resentful all the time. It’s also why when I buy a ticket for a $1 billion Powerball jackpot, I know I’m buying the 10 minutes of fantasy, but I’m also buying a weird paranoia about the disappearance of a familiar grind I now find rewarding. Also, I share a trick I learned from Chuck Klosterman about how to better enjoy the present. You have to listen for me to give it up, but I’ll just say that nostalgia is a hell of a drug. On this episode I talk extensively about a video from “Penn &amp; Teller: Fool Us” featuring a magician named Dani DaOrtiz that is one of the most fun, amusing, thrilling and mind-bending card tricks I have ever seen. Here’s that video: This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 342: Solo – The Joy Is In The Grind

On October 25, we, the parents of students at Palmer Elementary, received an email titled “Declining Enrollment.” I imagine parents of students at the other 9 schools proposed for closure or consolidation received a similar email on Denver Public Schools (DPS) letterhead. The DPS Board has been tasked with voting on this plan November 17. Good background on this can be found at this Colorado Public Radio news article. Understandably, affected parents were upset at not only the announcement itself, but its hastiness, its lack of foregrounded process, and its blunt force impact. Communities of parents have bonded together to urge the district to choose a different process, one more inclusive of those who will be most directly impacted by this decision and are urging the DPS Board to vote no on the proposal. On this special edition of the show, I welcome four parents of Palmer students who have been active in fighting this action and coming up with alternative solutions for a roundtable discussion about this whole thing. Thank you to Emily, Eric, Beth and Diana for their time and insights. They will introduce themselves at the beginning of the show.  Here are a number of clips from this episode containing key bits of information from our discussion. Read them below, and please share them (or this entire episode) with your network and please help us encourage the Board to reject this plan as it’s written.  Palmer Parents Express Their Surprise and Dismay at How Quickly the Announcement Rolled OutEric Shares Insights About Demographic Information and Questions the Timing of Executing This PlanBeth Discusses Parents Wanting to Help But Lacking the Data To Do SoDiana and Jon Discuss the Idea of Capping Enrollment as a Possible SolutionEric Discusses Hazardous Crossings and a Different Way of Thinking About School ChoiceDiana Speculates the Package Deal Was Designed to Pit Schools Against One Another and Why Small Schools Matter This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

On October 25, we, the parents of students at Palmer Elementary, received an email titled “Declining Enrollment.” I imagine parents of students at the other 9 schools proposed for closure or consolidation received a similar email on Denver Public Schools (DPS) letterhead. The DPS Board has been tasked with voting on this plan November 17. Good background on this can be found at this <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2022/10/25/denver-public-schools-recommends-closing-10-elementary-middle-schools/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Colorado Public Radio news article</a>. Understandably, affected parents were upset at not only the announcement itself, but its hastiness, its lack of foregrounded process, and its blunt force impact. Communities of parents have bonded together to urge the district to choose a different process, one more inclusive of those who will be most directly impacted by this decision and are urging the DPS Board to vote no on the proposal. On this special edition of the show, I welcome four parents of Palmer students who have been active in fighting this action and coming up with alternative solutions for a roundtable discussion about this whole thing. Thank you to Emily, Eric, Beth and Diana for their time and insights. They will introduce themselves at the beginning of the show. Here are a number of clips from this episode containing key bits of information from our discussion. Read them below, and please share them (or this entire episode) with your network and please help us encourage the Board to reject this plan as it’s written. <ol><li><a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Palmer-Parents-Express-Their-Surprise-and-Dismay-at-How-Quickly-the-Announcement-Rolled-Out.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Palmer Parents Express Their Surprise and Dismay at How Quickly the Announcement Rolled Out</a></li><li><a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eric-Shares-Insights-About-Demographic-Information-and-Questions-the-Timing-of-Executing-This-Plan.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Shares Insights About Demographic Information and Questions the Timing of Executing This Plan</a></li><li><a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Beth-Discusses-Parents-Wanting-to-Help-But-Lacking-the-Data-To-Do-So.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Discusses Parents Wanting to Help But Lacking the Data To Do So</a></li><li><a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Diana-and-Jon-Discuss-the-Idea-of-Capping-Enrollment-as-a-Possible-Solution.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Diana and Jon Discuss the Idea of Capping Enrollment as a Possible Solution</a></li><li><a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eric-Discusses-Hazardous-Crossings-and-a-Different-Way-of-Thinking-About-School-Choice.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Discusses Hazardous Crossings and a Different Way of Thinking About School Choice</a></li><li><a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Diana-Speculates-the-Package-Deal-Was-Designed-to-Pit-Schools-Against-One-Another-and-Why-Small-Schools-Matter.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Diana Speculates the Package Deal Was Designed to Pit Schools Against One Another and Why Small Schools Matter</a></li></ol> This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 341: Palmer Parent Roundtable About Proposed DPS Closures

Gogo Germaine

Gogo Germaine is the author of “Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ’90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl” and she’s the guest on Ep. 340 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting November 9, 2022.    I don’t remember how I came upon Gogo Germaine’s book the first time, but as soon as I became aware of Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ’90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl I knew I had to read it. So I ordered my copy, devoured it, and then reached out to Gogo directly. We sat down at Mutiny Information Cafe, hit it off quickly, and chatted for an hour. Here’s a bit about what you can expect from this book, taken from the website: Ensconced in the black hole between childhood and adulthood, a glorious degenerate-grade freedom endures. A rebellion from respectability. An anathema to normalcy. It is the type of defiance that’s hopeful—hurt by the world but looking to reconcile it.Enter Gogo Germaine and her girl gang of delinquents. As manic teens in the ’90s punk scene, they engage in a vivid spectrum of misbehavior— from truancy to tattoos to trespassing. Here, in the underbelly of adolescence, music is God and the rest is a rush of nihilism. Gogo and her friends stumble through sound and fury into questionable firsts at varying degrees of sobriety. We talk about everything from rebellion to boredom to teenage imposter syndrome to music to parenting to the weirdness of others consuming your life story. It’s fun, it’s breezy, and it’s representative of Gogo’s talent and good heart. The book is available everywhere, but the last Colorado release party is scheduled soon. Here’s some info about it: GLORY GUITARS RIOT GRRRL PARTYSaturday, Nov 19 at Mutiny Info CafeFeaturing live music by The Tammy Shine and Cheap PerfumePunk Burlesque by Siren Kixxkiller and Paloma NectarReadings by Gogo Germaine and Hillary LeftwichAlso featuring special guest Molina SpeaksDoors at 6 PM, suggested donation $10, brings lots of $1 bills!!! Be sure to check out Gogo at GogoGermaine.com and Glory Guitars at its website. You can also follow her on Instagram. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

Gogo Germaine is the author of “Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ’90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl” and she’s the guest on Ep. 340 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting November 9, 2022. I don’t remember how I came upon Gogo Germaine’s book the first time, but as soon as I became aware of Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ’90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl I knew I had to read it. So I ordered my copy, devoured it, and then reached out to Gogo directly. We sat down at Mutiny Information Cafe, hit it off quickly, and chatted for an hour. Here’s a bit about what you can expect from this book, taken from <a href="https://gogogermaine.com/the-book/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the website</a>: <blockquote>Ensconced in the black hole between childhood and adulthood, a glorious degenerate-grade freedom endures. A rebellion from respectability. An anathema to normalcy. It is the type of defiance that’s hopeful—hurt by the world but looking to reconcile it.Enter Gogo Germaine and her girl gang of delinquents. As manic teens in the ’90s punk scene, they engage in a vivid spectrum of misbehavior— from truancy to tattoos to trespassing. Here, in the underbelly of adolescence, music is God and the rest is a rush of nihilism. Gogo and her friends stumble through sound and fury into questionable firsts at varying degrees of sobriety.</blockquote> We talk about everything from rebellion to boredom to teenage imposter syndrome to music to parenting to the weirdness of others consuming your life story. It’s fun, it’s breezy, and it’s representative of Gogo’s talent and good heart. The book is available everywhere, but the last Colorado release party is scheduled soon. Here’s some info about it: GLORY GUITARS RIOT GRRRL PARTY Saturday, Nov 19 at <a href="https://www.mutinyinfocafe.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mutiny Info Cafe</a> Featuring live music by The Tammy Shine and Cheap Perfume Punk Burlesque by Siren Kixxkiller and Paloma Nectar Readings by Gogo Germaine and Hillary Leftwich Also featuring special guest Molina Speaks Doors at 6 PM, suggested donation $10, brings lots of $1 bills!!! Be sure to check out Gogo at <a href="https://gogogermaine.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GogoGermaine.com</a> and Glory Guitars at <a href="https://gogogermaine.com/the-book/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">its website</a>. You can also follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gogo.germaine/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 340: Gogo Germaine – Author of “Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ’90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl”

Julian Rubinstein

Julian Rubinstein is the director of The Holly which shows at Denver Film Festival 45 and he’s the guest on Ep. 339 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting November 2, 2022.Julian Rubinstein is the author of The Holly: Five Bullets, One Gun, and the Struggle to Save an American Neighborhood, a book that has earned widespread acclaim since its release. Here’s the synopsis from the website. In The Holly, the award-winning journalist Julian Rubinstein, who grew up in Denver, reconstructs the events leading up to the fateful confrontation that left a local gang member paralyzed and Terrance Roberts on trial, facing a life in prison. Much more than the story of a shooting, The Holly is a multigenerational crime story that explores the porous boundaries between a city’s elites and its most disadvantaged citizens, as well as the fraught interactions of police, confidential informants, activists, gang members, and ex-gang members trying—or not—to put their pasts behind them. It shows how well-intentioned urban renewal may hasten gentrification, and what happens when overzealous policing collides with gang members who conceive of themselves as defenders, however imperfect, of a neighborhood. In the process of reporting that book, Julian found himself in the middle of things and turned the book into a documentary. A featured presentation at Denver Film Festival 45, The Holly finds Rubinstein “caught up in a world of gang members, activists, informants, cops, and developers uneasily coexisting in a rapidly gentrifying community. Many of them are also covertly working together on a federally funded law enforcement operation.” It’s thoroughly fascinating and I cannot wait to see it. Julian was good enough to sit down with me and discuss many of these issues in detail and what results is an insightful, stimulating chat. Here is where you can learn more about the documentary.  Here is where you can learn more about the book.  Stay up with the film on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

Julian Rubinstein is the director of The Holly which shows at Denver Film Festival 45 and he’s the guest on Ep. 339 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting November 2, 2022. Julian Rubinstein is the author of <a href="https://www.thehollybook.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Holly: </a><a href="https://www.thehollybook.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Five Bullets, One Gun, and the Struggle to Save an American Neighborhood</a>, a book that has earned widespread acclaim since its release. Here’s the synopsis from the website. <blockquote>In The Holly, the award-winning journalist Julian Rubinstein, who grew up in Denver, reconstructs the events leading up to the fateful confrontation that left a local gang member paralyzed and Terrance Roberts on trial, facing a life in prison. Much more than the story of a shooting, The Holly is a multigenerational crime story that explores the porous boundaries between a city’s elites and its most disadvantaged citizens, as well as the fraught interactions of police, confidential informants, activists, gang members, and ex-gang members trying—or not—to put their pasts behind them. It shows how well-intentioned urban renewal may hasten gentrification, and what happens when overzealous policing collides with gang members who conceive of themselves as defenders, however imperfect, of a neighborhood.</blockquote> In the process of reporting that book, Julian found himself in the middle of things and turned the book into a documentary. A featured presentation at Denver Film Festival 45, <a href="https://thehollyfilm.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Holly</a> finds Rubinstein “caught up in a world of gang members, activists, informants, cops, and developers uneasily coexisting in a rapidly gentrifying community. Many of them are also covertly working together on a federally funded law enforcement operation.” It’s thoroughly fascinating and I cannot wait to see it. Julian was good enough to sit down with me and discuss many of these issues in detail and what results is an insightful, stimulating chat. Here is where you can learn more about <a href="https://thehollyfilm.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the documentary</a>. Here is where you can learn more about the <a href="https://www.thehollybook.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>. Stay up with the film on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theholly1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/julian_rubinste" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehollyfilm/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 339: Julian Rubinstein, Director of The Holly

Bruce Lambert is the founder of Dog House Denver and he’s the guest on Ep. 338 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting October 12, 2022.Bruce Lambert is the owner of Dog House Denver, Denver’s premiere doggy day care. From their website: “At Doghouse Denver your dog will enjoy constant care and supervision from our loving, skilled, and knowledgeable handlers. Our team is passionate and experienced in interacting and engaging with dogs of all temperaments. Dog House Denver is not only THE spot to physically exert your four-legged friend, we are also focused on appropriate socialization between dogs.”4 On this week’s show, Bruce shares with me his entrepreneurial journey where a seemingly one-off job at a doggy day care led him to where he is today. We talk about the unique challenges of starting a business from the ground up, the interesting lessons along the way, and the incredible support he’s received from the community. He also shares the weirdest dog-related thing he’s had to deal with, which is pretty damn funny. Overall, it’s a portrait of a good guy who learned as much as he could and then took the leap, which has now led to success. It’s a fun story! And plus, y’know, DOGS! Visit Dog House Denver’s website. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

Bruce Lambert is the founder of Dog House Denver and he’s the guest on Ep. 338 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting October 12, 2022. Bruce Lambert is the owner of Dog House Denver, Denver’s premiere doggy day care. From <a href="https://www.doghousecolorado.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">their website</a>: “At Doghouse Denver your dog will enjoy constant care and supervision from our loving, skilled, and knowledgeable handlers. Our team is passionate and experienced in interacting and engaging with dogs of all temperaments. Dog House Denver is not only THE spot to physically exert your four-legged friend, we are also focused on appropriate socialization between dogs.”4 On this week’s show, Bruce shares with me his entrepreneurial journey where a seemingly one-off job at a doggy day care led him to where he is today. We talk about the unique challenges of starting a business from the ground up, the interesting lessons along the way, and the incredible support he’s received from the community. He also shares the weirdest dog-related thing he’s had to deal with, which is pretty damn funny. Overall, it’s a portrait of a good guy who learned as much as he could and then took the leap, which has now led to success. It’s a fun story! And plus, y’know, DOGS! Visit Dog House Denver’s <a href="https://www.doghousecolorado.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Check them out on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DogHouseDenver/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doghousecolorado/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 338: Bruce Lambert – Owner of Dog House Denver

Kersti Bryan

Kersti Bryan returns to the Jon of All Trades Podcast to discuss her role on Tales of the Walking Dead, her short film Egg Party and a lot more on Ep. 337 debuting September 28, 2022.Kersti Bryan has appeared on this show before. In fact, it was exactly 300 episodes ago when she was my guest on Episode 37. Weird, right? She’s back again and this time we talk about her recent role on Tales of the Walking Dead largely opposite Terry Crews and her short film Egg Party, which was recently released to the public for free. You can find it here. Kersti and I haven’t seen each other in person in more than two years, but when we get together, we pick up like we haven’t seen each other in two days. It’s wonderful to have friends like that. When I asked her if she decided to release Egg Party because she was getting some publicity juice from her appearance on Tales of the Walking Dead, she told me that was actually coincidental. She released Egg Party because of the overturn of Roe v. Wade. And so we spend a great deal of time during this episode talking about reproductive rights, bodily autonomy and politics throughout the episode from a variety of angles. It’s a stimulating conversation that I think you’ll find both interesting and valuable. You can follow Kersti on Instgram and Twitter. Keep up with her for more info about her upcoming roles and appearances! You can find Egg Party here. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

Kersti Bryan returns to the Jon of All Trades Podcast to discuss her role on Tales of the Walking Dead, her short film Egg Party and a lot more on Ep. 337 debuting September 28, 2022. Kersti Bryan has appeared on this show before. In fact, it was exactly 300 episodes ago when she was my guest on <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/ep-37-kersti-bryan-professional-actress-on-stage-and-screen-delightful-spirit/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 37</a>. Weird, right? She’s back again and this time we talk about her recent role on Tales of the Walking Dead largely opposite Terry Crews and her short film <a href="https://www.eggpartyfilm.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Egg Party</a>, which was recently released to the public for free. You can find it <a href="https://vimeo.com/589975618?embedded=true&amp;source=vimeo_logo&amp;owner=28355937" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Kersti and I haven’t seen each other in person in more than two years, but when we get together, we pick up like we haven’t seen each other in two days. It’s wonderful to have friends like that. When I asked her if she decided to release Egg Party because she was getting some publicity juice from her appearance on Tales of the Walking Dead, she told me that was actually coincidental. She released Egg Party because of the overturn of Roe v. Wade. And so we spend a great deal of time during this episode talking about reproductive rights, bodily autonomy and politics throughout the episode from a variety of angles. It’s a stimulating conversation that I think you’ll find both interesting and valuable. You can follow Kersti on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerstidanger/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instgram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/kerstidanger" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Keep up with her for more info about her upcoming roles and appearances! You can find Egg Party <a href="https://www.eggpartyfilm.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 337: Kersti Bryan – Director of Egg Party, Actor, Longtime Friend

David Roth

David Roth is an Editor at Defector and he’s the guest on Ep. 336 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast, debuting September 21, 2022.David Roth is an Editor at Defector.com, one of my absolute favorite websites (and, by their own tagline “The last good website), and he’s in that photo showing me a baseball card for Lastings Milledge, who is a definitely a guy some of us remember. David is a superlative writer and while the bulk of his recent work is about baseball and former President Trump, I’m pretty much in on anything David writes. Since I put Lastings Milledge in the first sentence of this piece, it’s only fair that I warn you we remember A LOT of guys over the course of our 70 minute chat. Some are notable like Dwight Gooden or Mark Grace, and some are probably a bit more under-the-radar for many of you as we spend several minutes swapping stories about former Pirates and Rockies pitcher Josh Fogg, of all people. We also talk about the ethos of Defector, why the site is successful, what VC and PE goons don’t understand about the business model of creating something pay to read, and a lot more. It’s terrifically engaging stuff, but I’ll be honest, most of this is us bullshitting about baseball. And truthfully, if you’re here because you like the work of David Roth, you already know we’re going to be remembering guys and you’re already here for it.  Check out Defector.com (and get a subscription!), and follow David Roth on Twitter.  This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

David Roth is an Editor at Defector and he’s the guest on Ep. 336 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast, debuting September 21, 2022. David Roth is an Editor at <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Defector.com</a>, one of my absolute favorite websites (and, by their own tagline “The last good website), and he’s in that photo showing me a baseball card for <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/millela02.shtml" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lastings Milledge</a>, who is a definitely a guy some of us remember. David is a superlative writer and while the bulk of his recent work is about baseball and former President Trump, I’m pretty much in on anything David writes. Since I put Lastings Milledge in the first sentence of this piece, it’s only fair that I warn you we remember A LOT of guys over the course of our 70 minute chat. Some are notable like Dwight Gooden or Mark Grace, and some are probably a bit more under-the-radar for many of you as we spend several minutes swapping stories about former Pirates and Rockies pitcher <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/foggjo01.shtml" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Fogg</a>, of all people. We also talk about the ethos of Defector, why the site is successful, what VC and PE goons don’t understand about the business model of creating something pay to read, and a lot more. It’s terrifically engaging stuff, but I’ll be honest, most of this is us bullshitting about baseball. And truthfully, if you’re here because you like the work of David Roth, you already know we’re going to be remembering guys and you’re already here for it. Check out <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Defector.com</a> (and get a subscription!), and follow <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth on Twitter</a>. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 336: David Roth – Editor at Defector

Jon Eks

My wife and I boogeying at our annual beer pong tournament, one of the premier events of the summer.Summer is my favorite season by far. And it’s this time of year that I start to feel a tinge of melancholy because I know this magical time is ending, which also happens to coincide with my birthday. Why do I love summer so much? I answer that question from as many angles as possible on this week’s show where I talk about everything from how much I hate socks to how I grew spending every day at the pool to how I feel closer to my neighbors. Like always, I’m all over the place going stream-of-consciousness with no editing.  So download and enjoy the remaining days of the best season.  This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

My wife and I boogeying at our annual beer pong tournament, one of the premier events of the summer. Summer is my favorite season by far. And it’s this time of year that I start to feel a tinge of melancholy because I know this magical time is ending, which also happens to coincide with my birthday. Why do I love summer so much? I answer that question from as many angles as possible on this week’s show where I talk about everything from how much I hate socks to how I grew spending every day at the pool to how I feel closer to my neighbors. Like always, I’m all over the place going stream-of-consciousness with no editing. So download and enjoy the remaining days of the best season. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 335: Jon Eks Solo – An Ode to Summer

Kyle Krueger

Kyle Krueger is the Co-Founder of Kru Creative. When you visit their website, you’re greeted with this: “CREATIVITY IS FUNDAMENTAL TO HUMAN CONNECTION. It is not about standing out anymore, it is about connecting. We curiously explore your problems and why they matter.  And deliver impactful graphic and motion design solutions.”I like that, and it’s a running theme of the conversation with Kyle. This is Kyle’s second appearance on this show as he was my guest on Ep. 56, the Laid Off Special! We’re talking quite the opposite today as Kyle has made the entrepreneurial leap in launching his new venture with his wife and partner Kim. On the show we discuss his winding journey to get here, the importance of showing people work in progress, asking for advice from those who have succeeded before you, a whole lot about podcasting and Kyle’s new sobriety. It’s an energized, caffeinated chat that covers a whole lot of ground and flies by. Be sure to check out Kru Creative at their website. Kyle can be found on Instagram. And his podcast Soda &amp; Son can be found on podcatchers everywhere. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

Kyle Krueger is the Co-Founder of <a href="https://krucreative.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kru Creative</a>. When you visit their website, you’re greeted with this: “CREATIVITY IS FUNDAMENTAL TO HUMAN CONNECTION. It is not about standing out anymore, it is about connecting. We curiously explore your problems and why they matter.  And deliver impactful graphic and motion design solutions.”I like that, and it’s a running theme of the conversation with Kyle. This is Kyle’s second appearance on this show as he was my guest on <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/ep-56-the-laid-off-special-with-neil-and-kyle/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 56, the Laid Off Special</a>! We’re talking quite the opposite today as Kyle has made the entrepreneurial leap in launching his new venture with his wife and partner Kim. On the show we discuss his winding journey to get here, the importance of showing people work in progress, asking for advice from those who have succeeded before you, a whole lot about podcasting and Kyle’s new sobriety. It’s an energized, caffeinated chat that covers a whole lot of ground and flies by. Be sure to check out Kru Creative at <a href="https://krucreative.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">their website</a>. Kyle can be found on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truekylekru/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. And his podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7n0GWDPx3IJO4TNrUG4af5" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Soda &amp; Son</a> can be found on podcatchers everywhere. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 334: Kyle Krueger – Co-Founder of Kru Creative

Ryan Estes is the Co-Founder of Kitcaster, the premier podcast booking agency, and he’s the guest on Ep. 333 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting July 20, 2022.Ryan Estes is the Co-Founder of Kitcaster, the world’s premier podcast booking agency. He’s also a podcasting OG whose podcasting origin story goes back to 2008, so he’s been through virtually this entire industry’s evolution.  More importantly, Ryan is someone I consider both a professional friend and role model. I can go months or even years without talking to Ryan, and we pick back up right where we left off discussing issues of importance, interest, and merriment. That’s how this conversation sounds as we go meta talking about podcasting, discuss philosophy, share a few laughs, and talk at length about our industry, entrepreneurship, interview techniques, and a ton more. It’s fun, it’s insightful, and I know you’ll love the hell out of it.  Be sure to visit Kitcaster’s website. You can also find Ryan on LinkedIn and his email estes (at) kitcaster (dot) com. This episode is available on iTunes, streaming on Spotify, on podcatchers everywhere or at the Jon of All Trades homepage.

Ryan Estes is the Co-Founder of Kitcaster, the premier podcast booking agency, and he’s the guest on Ep. 333 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting July 20, 2022. Ryan Estes is the Co-Founder of <a href="https://kitcaster.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kitcaster</a>, the world’s premier podcast booking agency. He’s also a podcasting OG whose podcasting origin story goes back to 2008, so he’s been through virtually this entire industry’s evolution. More importantly, Ryan is someone I consider both a professional friend and role model. I can go months or even years without talking to Ryan, and we pick back up right where we left off discussing issues of importance, interest, and merriment. That’s how this conversation sounds as we go meta talking about podcasting, discuss philosophy, share a few laughs, and talk at length about our industry, entrepreneurship, interview techniques, and a ton more. It’s fun, it’s insightful, and I know you’ll love the hell out of it. Be sure to visit <a href="https://kitcaster.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kitcaster’s website</a>. You can also find Ryan on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/estesryan/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and his email estes (at) kitcaster (dot) com. This episode is available on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, streaming on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on podcatchers everywhere or at the <a href="https://jonofalltrades.us" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon of All Trades homepage</a>.

Ep. 333: Ryan Estes – Co-Founder of Kitcaster

Very nice job chatting with the news director of KOA in Denver.

Enjoyed the Kathy Walker interview

Greatly enjoyable pod cast. So much fun to listen to.

A real treat

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