Jj Meets World

This episode of JJ Meets World may keep you from getting charged for possession of meth! Our guest is our good buddy David Brunsvold, a local comedian, video game addict, and all around swell fella. He tells a story that makes our crew laugh harder than they ever have on this podcast. We'd recommend headphones for this NSFW episode. Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is master photographer Dan Francis! For part of this podcast, you'll want to follow along at his website, www.danfrancisphotography.com. Topics of conversation include honing a craft, the importance of the dark room, and what it takes to tell an entire story in a single image. Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is Emily Brooks of Taea Made, a company that creates unique artistic decor, oftentimes through upcycling older personal items into newer, lasting mementos. Topics of conversation include the foundations of teamwork in her marriage (to Bill Brooks, former JJMW guest), her passion for her job, and living life to the fullest! Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

In this special edition of JJ Meets World, the team discusses working life. Topics include getting a new job, favorite Muppets, and the true meaning of wealth. Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

This episode of JJ Meets World we hang out with Bill Lempe, a marketing creative and podcaster extraordinaire! If you're a fan of the TV show Fargo, then check out the Fargo Talks Fargo podcast, hosted by Bill and Matt Charpentier. We chat with Bill about our first jobs, being a Fargoan in the Coen Brothers era, and the newest North Dakota Tourism logo. Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

This episode of JJ Meets World is dedicated to Stan "The Man" Lee. Returning guest Greg Carlson chats with our crew about the legacy of the single most recognizable figure in comic book history. Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is Lori K. West, a librarian with the Fargo Public Library! Topics of conversation include genies vs witches, how she met her husband (previous guest Dean Sime), and the struggles of picking the perfect winter coat! Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

This holiday season, our host with the most J.J. Gordon stars in Theatre B's 2018 production of The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris. Director Tucker Lucas and Assistant Director Monika Browne-Ecker sit down with J.J. to talk about the challenges of producing this one-man show, how it differs from previous iterations, and why tickets are selling fast for the funniest Christmas show around! Box Office 701-729-8880 info@theatreb.org http://www.theatreb.org

Our guests Kayla Coté van Rensburg & Piet Van Rensburg are the proprietors of Dak & Co, a clothing company that specializes in artistic fashion without losing any midwestern coziness! They talk about the hard work of starting a business, their philosophies on product quality, and how they work as a team in pursuit of their dreams! Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Our guest today is writer and reporter April Knutson! We talk about her humble upbringing, her passion for writing and how she'd like to spur collaboration from local creatives! Help support our podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

The biggest personality in the FM realty game also happens to be today's guest, Mr. Erik Hatch! Tune in for the story behind the man! We cover topics such as Erik's humble upbringing, learning from failure, and what Erik feels is the most important thing in his life (spoiler alert: it's his family!) Could you help us keep JJ Meets World afloat? Donate to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is the media legend of the FM area, Doug Hamilton! We go in-depth about his love of theatre, his career in broadcasting, and what it's like sharing your last name with a popular musical. Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is Andrew Jason, Editorial Director for Spotlight Media! We get some fantastic insight into the editorial process, what it means to give content value, and why print is ANYTHING but dead. Help support JJ Meets World stay afloat by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

In today's episode, lawyer Zenas Baer makes the case for why he feels newborn circumcision should be illegal. We also talk about pasteurization, growing up in a large Mennonite family, and how he got his first name! Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is Carrie Wintersteen, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Theatre B! We take a deep dive into the pain of nostalgia, the importance of investing in the arts, and how she came to marry the nerdiest alpha male in the country. Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is graphic designer Brian Hellevang from the chainmail company "Weave Got Maille" (armor chainmail, not the kind you get in your Hotmail account). Besides his design work, Brian talks about the ups and downs of the comic book business, and his time in Japan spent judging a professional Magic the Gathering tournament! Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

In this episode, JJ and Tucker spend some one-on-one time talking about the greatest holiday ever, Halloween! You'll hear creepy stories, some spooky music, and an argument over classifying The Nightmare Before Christmas as a Halloween film. Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

The JJ Meets World crew takes another dive into long-form improv! Guest performers Phil Godel and Kevin Kennedy help guide us through the tail of a beleaguered husband who juggles the struggles of marriage, parenthood, and a sister-in-law with aching bunions. Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is heavy metal aficionado Tony Mangnall! We do a deep dive on the sounds of metal, it's various sub-genres, and what qualifies as metal! Plus Tony gives us an in-studio metal demonstration! Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Our good friends and previous podcast guests, Kevin Kennedy and Phil Godel, join us in the studio to talk about living life as Catholics! Plus, Britta Nelson sings us an educational ditty to help you remember your Bible chapters! Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld