Jj Meets World

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

Today's podcast works as a companion piece with Episode #3 - A Man Burning. Our guests Mike Ressl and Christina Johnson give us a full report on the festivities at Burning Man 2018. Plus JJ and Tucker discuss pancakes vs waffles! Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... our good friend Alex Davy set out to seek his destiny: first as a writer, then a world traveler, and now as a game designer for Fantasy Flight Games! We get the inside scoop on conjuring world lore, game design vs development, and what it's like having the Star Wars universe as your playground! Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

We're celebrating our 50th episode by chatting with Rebecca Larson, host of the incredibly popular Tudors Dynasty podcast! We get the dirty details about Henry VIII (with his many wives) and also a preview of Rebecca's upcoming book! Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guests are New York-based, Fargo-born writers and actors Nicole Rodenburg and Colin Froeber! They're here to talk about their upcoming feature film Glob Lessons. Film Synopsis: While performing two-person low-budget children's theatre out of a minivan across North Dakota and the frozen Upper Midwest, two aimless thirtysomething strangers -- a repressed gay man and an enigmatic woman with a wild streak -- struggle to overcome their fears of inadequacy and intimacy in order to survive that lonely tundra called life. Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Fargo's best-kept secret is the North Dakota Apartment Wrestling Federation (NDAWF). Our guests Frisk E. Business, Holly Handful, Noel Scotch Anderson and Beau D. Fraase give us a close look at North Dakota's underground apartment wrestling scene. Also, Holly opens up about a secret shame from her past! Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

Today's guest is our good buddy Katie Smith! Katie is a social worker with excellent musical tastes. Topics of discussion include her adventures in Vietnam, kids making their own cereal, and friends who throw their underwear at Gene and Dean Ween. Plus in the intro, JJ and Tucker talk at length about the untapped pleasures of Bingo. Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

This episode of JJ Meets World is devoted to the King of the Monsters: Godzilla! Our guest is Gojira superfan Mikey Sunram, who helps unpack the history and fandom of the world's most celebrated giant monster. Plus in the open, JJ and Tucker debate the origins of Chex Mix! Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

In a JJ Meets World first, JJ and Tucker watch the classic Eddie Murphy film The Nutty Professor (1996). You can enjoy this podcast in two ways: either as a commentary track while watching the movie or as a regular audio-only episode. Pop some popcorn, grab a soda, and let's dig in! Help support JJ Meets World by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

In this episode on JJ Meets World, we flip the script, with producer Tucker Lucas acting as our guest! We get into a deep conversation about Happy Joe's pizza delivery, going to school when your parent is a teacher, and how much he hates the movie Lady in the Water. Help support the podcast by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld