Best John Jurko II Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 21: Joanna Kalafatis - Lose the Map on exploring a life of acting and travel blogging. 1:14:46

7y ago1:14:46

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Joanna Kalafatis is an actress living and working in Los Angeles as well as the travel blogger and photographer behind Lose the Map. When she’s not auditioning or acting she spends her time exploring other countries where she stays, eats and drinks with locals to really get to know the culture.“When your environment changes, it changes you.”In this…

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Ep 20: Daniel E. Williams - BGSU professor and indie filmmaker on making a study of cinema. 2:22:12

8y ago2:22:12

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Daniel E. Williams received his MFA in Film from Howard University in 1998 and in 2000 he won Best of Show at the Rosebud Film and Video Festival for his thesis film A Thousand Days a Year. He currently teaches film production at Bowling Green State University, while continuing to independently write, produce, and direct award-winning films. I even…

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Man Bike World Pt. 2 – Halfway down the Great Divide Trail. Bicycles, bears, friends and fires. 43:34

8y ago43:34

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This is a special mini-episode of Odyssey and Muse where we check in with people that are about to embark on or are in the middle of an adventure around the world. In this episode I catch up with Russ McCoy of Man Bike World. Russ is in the midst of his Great Divide Mountain Bike Tour. I interviewed him back in July just before he shoved off. If yo…

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Ep 19: Ryan Bury – Burning Shade Productions, producing movies and reading a book a week. 1:03:59

8y ago1:03:59

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Ryan Bury is originally from Perrysburg, Ohio. Since graduating Bowling Green State University, he has lived and worked in Los Angeles. He’s been the post-production manager on TV shows like America’s Got Talent, The X Factor, The Secret Lives of Americans and more. He’s a co-founder of Burning Shade Productions, and together with Sean Cruser he ha…

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Ep 18: Gary Arndt - Everything Everywhere, how to blog like a pro and travel for 9 years. 1:15:10

8y ago1:15:10

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Gary Arndt has mastered the art of world travel. He sold his house in 2007 and has been on the road ever since. A short time into his journey he decided to take his blogging and photography seriously, and within 4 years he went from amateur to winning multiple awards.“Travel allows you to see connections between places.”Gary has been to all 7 conti…

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Ep 17: Matthew Scott – How to light a scene, share your failures and work toward mastery. 1:57:20

8+ y ago1:57:20

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Matthew Scott is an Australian cinematographer living in Tasmania. He is constantly exploring and pushing for the mastery of his craft. He also enjoys cooking, retro games, playing piano and going on adventures with his lover.“Share shit. Be a voice.”In this episode we dive deep. We talk about how Matt quit high school, got a job, and focused on hi…

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Man Bike World Pt. 1 - Russ McCoy on bears, bikes and his approaching Great Divide tour. 36:15

8+ y ago36:15

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This is a special episode of Odyssey and Muse. This is going to be the first of possibly many little in-between-isodes where we check in with people that are about to embark on or are in the middle of an adventure around the world. In this episode I talk with Russ McCoy of Man Bike World. He was the second person I interviewed for this podcast, epi…

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Ep 16: Bobby McCall – The Dirty Hooks, leaving a musical legacy and avoiding the charlatans. 1:18:03

8+ y ago1:18:03

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Bobby McCall is a singer, songwriter and musician from Las Vegas. He bought a guitar when he was 17 and has been focused on honing his skills and writing music ever since. After parting ways with the band The Ill Figures, he started the gritty rock trio The Dirty Hooks with bandmates Anthony Ratto III and Jenine Cali. They made the decision to writ…

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Ep 15: Vic May – Success as an actor in LA, get an agent with a beard, and keep making stuff. 1:32:36

8+ y ago1:32:36

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Vic May is from, Anamosa, Iowa. He grew up in a creative family where he was encouraged to pursue his desire to act in theater. He graduated from Simpson College, then lived in Chicago, acting in the Red Tape Theater and other venues before moving with is wife Mackenzie to Los Angeles, where they currently reside. Some of his recent work includes a…

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Ep 14: Marquette Jones - Get your movie made, win at grad school and crack the film fest. 1:59:28

8+ y ago1:59:28

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Marquette Jones is from Youngstown, Ohio, not far from where I grew up. She’s an alumna of NYU’s graduate film program, but before becoming a filmmaker, Marquette was a public interest attorney in Oakland, California.Her work includes her most recent film, Forgiving Chris Brown, along with Round on Both Sides, Tunk, Heroes Wanted and Streets 2 Suit…

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Ep 13: Hannah Nicol - Wanderlust, traveling Southeast Asia and benefits of liberal arts. 1:33:11

9y ago1:33:11

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Hannah Nicol is an academic advisor in international student affairs, teaches ESL classes at a university level, and spends all of her spare time traveling and dancing.“I can do anything for a year.”In this conversation we go into her early life growing up in Nigeria, the last 4 years she’s spent living in China and traveling Southeast Asia, how he…

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Ep 12: Frank Fleming - Adventure & Sustainability 1:14:30

9y ago1:14:30

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In this episode I talk with my friend, Frank Fleming. He’s an adventurer and the owner-operator of lawn care service in Vancouver, Canada. But it’s more than that. Frank is interested in sustainable ecosystems, and converting lawns into gardens. We talk about that and more in this episode. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes…

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Ep 11: Murphy Martin - Actor 1:12:59

9+ y ago1:12:59

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In this episode I talk with my friend, Murphy Martin. He’s an actor on his way to stardom, living and working in Los Angeles. We have an amazing conversation about the craft of acting, Murphy’s twists and turns on his way to following his passion, and his recent work in the feature film Far Off. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on …

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Ep 10: Angela Kerfoot - Songwriting & Performance 49:44

9+ y ago49:44

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In this episode I talk with one of my friends, Angela Kerfoot. She’s a singer, songwriter, performance artist and social worker living in Las Vegas. She has a unique style and loves to collaborate with other artists and musicians. We dig into her journey as an artist and her passion for helping others. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate…

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Ep 9: Nick Army - TV Producer Editor DP 1:02:18

9+ y ago1:02:18

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In this episode I talk with one of my best friends, Nick Army. He was an award winning TV producer/director/videographer at WBGU-PBS. He’s currently a Producer/Editor/Director of Photography at Hart: Advertising Agency. And he’s probably the smartest and hardest working person I know. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes and …

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Ep 8: Britt George - Actor Producer Writer 1:08:32

9+ y ago1:08:32

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In this episode I talk with my friend, Britt George. He is an actor, producer, writer and director living in Los Angeles. Some of the shows he’s acted on include Cryptid: The Swamp Beast, True Blood, Dexter and Boston Legal. We talk about becoming an actor, auditioning, working in LA and making indie features. If you want to hear more shows like th…

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Ep 7: Cameron Dorn - Suitcase of Courage 59:10

9+ y ago59:10

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In this episode I talk with Cameron Dorn. He is a champion endurance athlete, an adventure junkie, and the founder of The Suitcase of Courage. We talk about breaking Guinness World Records, travel, athletics, volunteering for good causes and living life with an unstoppable energy and passion. Prepare to get pumped up! If you want to hear more shows…

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Ep 6: Mislav Marohnić - Vagabond Programmer 1:12:35

9+ y ago1:12:35

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In this episode I talk with my friend, Mislav Marohnić. He’s a software craftsman from Croatia. He programs, works for GitHub and enjoys traveling the world. We talk about working on the road, Burning Man, and the experience and effects of longterm travel. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes and let us know.…

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Ep 5: Amy Javens - Ironman Triathlete 1:07:41

9+ y ago1:07:41

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In this episode I talk with my friend, Amy Javens. She is a mother of three, a wife, a coach for QT2 Systems and a professional Ironman Triathlete. We talk about the sport, becoming a pro racer, avoiding injury, and the mental and spiritual fuel necessary for completing such long races. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes an…

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Ep 4: Liam Garrison - Adventure Junkie 49:38

10y ago49:38

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In this episode I talk with friend Liam Garrison. He is a student at the University of Oxford, England, a cyclist, a climber and an all around adventure junkie. We talk about the challenges and excitement of travel, the stigma of hitchhiking and trusting in the humanity of others. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us and let us know.…

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Ep 3: Crissie McCree - Singer-Songwriter 46:43

10y ago46:43

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In this episode, I talk with my friend, Crissie McCree, She is an award-winning singer-songwriter living in Nashville, TN. We talk about how playing music helped her through tough times, the challenges of following a career in music, and her new song “Like You’re Here”. If you want to hear more shows like this, Rate us on iTunes and let us know.…

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Ep 2: Russ McCoy - Adventure Cyclist 1:11:58

10y ago1:11:58

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In this episode, I talk with another great friend, Russ McCoy, whom I literally met on the road in Northern Oregon. We talk about how he got out of debt, sold it all, and decided to tour the country for 5 months on a bicycle. Follow all of Russ' adventures at http://www.manbikeworld.comIf you want to hear more shows like this, Rate us on iTunes and…

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Ep 1: Sean Cruser - Filmmaker 1:09:09

10y ago1:09:09

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In this first episode of Odyssey & Muse, I talk to a good friend and filmmaker Sean Cruser about his process and how he has developed his craft. Everything from the disasters to the successes. Listen in and if you want to hear more shows like this, let us know by rating us.By John Jurko II

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Ep 21: Joanna Kalafatis - Lose the Map on exploring a life of acting and travel blogging. 1:14:46

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Ep 20: Daniel E. Williams - BGSU professor and indie filmmaker on making a study of cinema. 2:22:12

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Man Bike World Pt. 2 – Halfway down the Great Divide Trail. Bicycles, bears, friends and fires. 43:34

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Ep 19: Ryan Bury – Burning Shade Productions, producing movies and reading a book a week. 1:03:59

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Ep 18: Gary Arndt - Everything Everywhere, how to blog like a pro and travel for 9 years. 1:15:10

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Ep 17: Matthew Scott – How to light a scene, share your failures and work toward mastery. 1:57:20

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Man Bike World Pt. 1 - Russ McCoy on bears, bikes and his approaching Great Divide tour. 36:15

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Ep 16: Bobby McCall – The Dirty Hooks, leaving a musical legacy and avoiding the charlatans. 1:18:03

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Ep 15: Vic May – Success as an actor in LA, get an agent with a beard, and keep making stuff. 1:32:36

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Ep 14: Marquette Jones - Get your movie made, win at grad school and crack the film fest. 1:59:28

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Ep 13: Hannah Nicol - Wanderlust, traveling Southeast Asia and benefits of liberal arts. 1:33:11

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Ep 12: Frank Fleming - Adventure & Sustainability 1:14:30

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Ep 11: Murphy Martin - Actor 1:12:59

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Ep 10: Angela Kerfoot - Songwriting & Performance 49:44

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Ep 9: Nick Army - TV Producer Editor DP 1:02:18

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Ep 8: Britt George - Actor Producer Writer 1:08:32

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Ep 7: Cameron Dorn - Suitcase of Courage 59:10

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Ep 6: Mislav Marohnić - Vagabond Programmer 1:12:35

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Ep 5: Amy Javens - Ironman Triathlete 1:07:41

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Ep 4: Liam Garrison - Adventure Junkie 49:38

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Ep 3: Crissie McCree - Singer-Songwriter 46:43

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Ep 2: Russ McCoy - Adventure Cyclist 1:11:58

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Ep 1: Sean Cruser - Filmmaker 1:09:09

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