JJ Meets World

Today's guest is actor Scott Horvik, one of the founding members of Theatre B! We chat with Scott about breaking his neck pole-vaulting, his first kiss with his aggressive wife, theatre in a fire station, doing local radio and TV in Fargo, 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 Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.ins

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 Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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 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 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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 - https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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, 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 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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 Hawkes Homestead on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hawkeshomesteadnd/ JJMW LINKS Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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 documentary, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ MATT KISH LINKS Official Website - http://www.matt-kish.com/ Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Kish Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matt_kish_art/?hl=en Moby-Dick in Pictures: One Drawing for Every Page - https://www.amazon.com/Moby-Dick-Pictures-Drawing-Every-Page/dp/1935639137 Inside the Whale (2012) - https://vimeo.com/51489937 JJ MEETS WORLD LINKS Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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 info about Nexus Path at their website, https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/ JJ Meets World Official Links Website http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merchandise https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742?ls=1&mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jj-meets-world?refid=stpr Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya

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&rank=1 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50.Hatchet?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=0J1lLxewuU&rank=1 Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29486.Candy_Girl?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=wrPq9ym0Xb&rank=1 Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2159007.Downtown_Owl?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=5DMw4I7ClX&rank=1 Tucker's Books How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by Stan Lee and John Buscema https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/599246.How_to_Draw_Comics_the_Marvel_Way?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=83NWXaBxbE&rank=1 The Junior Classics by Collier https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22272822-the-young-folks-shelf-of-books A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1309367.A_Wrinkle_in_Time The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65610.The_Magician_s_Nephew Tucker by Louis L'Amour https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44006845-tucker The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77673.The_Silmarillion Previous Episodes Referenced #183: Patrick Kirby - Level 99 http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-183-level-99/ JJ Meets World Official Links Website http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merchandise https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742?ls=1&mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jj-meets-world?refid=stpr Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya

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-not-microwave-his-meat/ JJ Meets World Official Links Website http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merchandise https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld?lang=en Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jj-meets-world/id1367045742?ls=1&mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0L9IGvJuUjFK0UOR9AIF5u YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jj-meets-world?refid=stpr Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwnpufw6f5qromxbbw6pq32rsya

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 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow

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! Clare's sister Rachel Geinert's episode - http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-31-sauerkraut-stomper/ XABeat - https://xabeat.com/ Theatre B - http://www.theatreb.org/ JJMW SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow

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 cholesterol, learning how to cook from her grandmother, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjmeetsworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Megan's previous episode. http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-172-cosmetically-imperfect-produce/ Megan's appearances on KVLY "Off the Hip Cooking". https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/misc/Off-the-Hip-Cooking--569885651.html Megan's social media. https://www.facebook.com/megan.myrdal https://twitter.com/MeganBeanRD https://www.instagram.com/mdmyrdal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmyrdal/ Food of the North http://foodofthenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/foodofthenorth_/ https://twitter.com/foodofthenorth_ https://www.facebook.com/foodofthenorth Little Free Garden https://www.instagram.com/littlefreegarden/ http://www.littlefreegarden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/littlefreegarden/ https://twitter.com/lilfreegarden

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 can be found on Twitter @FrazzleMyGimp and Instagram @johnhenrykennedy JJ Meets World Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/jjmeetsworld/ Instagram: instagram.com/jjmeetsworldpodcast/

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, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! Emily's previous appearance: www.jjmeetsworld.com/71-mother-of-the-year/ Bill's first appearance: www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-10-wizard-mode/ Bill's second appearance: www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-33-tesla-time/ Emily Brooks's website: www.taeamade.com Fargo Pinball website: www.fargopinball.com

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 how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

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, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

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 appearance at http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-140-fundraise-awesomer/

Today's guest is our good friend Prairie Rose Seminole! We chat with Prairie about her life spent as an advocate for those whose voices are not heard, changing hearts and minds with empathy, the simple things we all took for granted before the pandemic, hanging out with superheroes, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

In today's episode, we check in with some of our previous guests to find out how their lives have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funeral director Alex Rydell busies himself with music, artist Amber Noel Parsons has a good scream, and Moorhead City Councilmember Sara Watson Curry teaches us about the elusive "Fourth P." For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! Below are links to today's guest's previous appearances! Alex Rydell - http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-34-an-undertaking/ Sara Watson Curry - http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/75-east-side-of-the-river/ Amber Noel Parsons - http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/157-the-chevron-of-charlie-brown/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In today's Valentine's Day Special, we welcome back podcaster and self-care mentor Randi Kay for some improv, music, and storytelling! We get the latest on her wildly successful podcast The Simple Self Care Podcast, more stories from knowing JJ in high school, and we end the show with a musical performance by Randi! For more episodes, or to learn how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! For more information on Randi check out her website at www.naturallyrandikay.com!

Today's guest is audio-engineer and musician Phil Kerr! We talk with Phil about his passion for guitars, his opinions on the state of his industry, and everything you need to know about moving a house! For more episodes, or to learn how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is Tucker's dad Bill Lucas! We talk about his career as an educator, working as a touring theatre actor, embarrassing moments in parenting, and more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is cinematographer and video producer Kerry Shelton! We have a fantastic conversation about the world of video work, some of the crazier filming events of his life, making a viral Doritos commercial, and his advice to folks starting their careers in media production! For more JJ Meets World, or to help support the podcast, check out www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is Tom Jennings, who works as a newsman for KFGO! We talk about why he decided to move to Fargo, his time in radio over the past seven years, and his opinions on Mormonism after leaving the Mormon church. For more episodes or to find out how you can support our podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!

Today's guest is musician and business owner Deb Jenkins! Topics covered include her time going to school in Guam, her careers in nursing and music, founding the Celebration of Women and their Music event, and how she became someone who loved to cook! For more episodes, or to support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com. Deb Jenkins Official Website - www.debjenkins.com

Today's guest is botanist Dr. Christopher Davenport, and we chat with the good doctor about all things green! Highlights include future technologies and photosynthesis, variations in plant mutations, the ultimate fate of our bee colonies, and why we should consider growing plants in space! For more episodes, or to help support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com.

Today's guests Scottie Knollin and Greg Carlson are the co-founders of the North Dakota Film Society, which was created in 2019 to promote film education, preservation, criticism, and exhibition. We talk about the formation of the society, advocating for films that don't make it to smaller markets, and exposing people to other cultures through filmmaking. Plus, tips on bee-keeping! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com!