Best Joy Bork Podcasts (2024)

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Start here if you're new! 2:46

5M ago2:46

2:46

Joy and I just wanted to give you a heads-up: we weren't super good at this when we started out! We like to think we got better with time, we definitely got better gear and figured out the episode flow, anyway! If you struggle a bit with our early seasons, we totally understand. That's why we recommend if you are a new listener, maybe skip ahead to…

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70. Ella Featherstone [Empathy] 25:31

11M ago25:31

25:31

Empathy is more than just a trend. It is a dedication to care - for yourself first, and then others. Tune in as Joy and Ella dive into this feelingful topic! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Blue, Ella Featherstone

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69. Halee Raff [Do What You Want] 21:23

12M ago21:23

21:23

Today's interview is with Chef Halee Raff, known in the Chicagoland area for her amazing gourmet pop-tarts. But there is so much more to Halee than pop-tarts! Tune in to learn more. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Blue, Halee Raff

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68. Randi Slack [The Art of Nails] 23:23

1y ago23:23

23:23

The art of Nails is SO much more than just polish on your finger cartilage. Today's guest is here to tell us that it's actually about connecting. Caring. Being with. You know you want to listen. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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67. Kam Yee [Equity in STEM Education] 37:26

1y ago37:26

37:26

From a rocketry class taught by a health teacher to now being an advocate for equity in STEM education, Kam Yee is here to make a difference. Tune in to this week's episode to hear more of her story! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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66. Otter Aggio [Dog Grooming] 29:31

1y ago29:31

29:31

With the seasons changing, it is definitely pet fur-shedding season! Today's interview came about because of Joy's two adorable, very sheddy dogs, and the groomer that now loves them. We're gonna dive into what it takes to groom dogs! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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65. Ashley Xu [Friendship] 26:47

1y ago26:47

26:47

On today's podcast, Joy interviews one of her friends about friendship. Together, they uncover some beautiful truths about the link between self love and healthy friendships. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Blue

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"One Last Ride" 1:36:19

1y ago1:36:19

1:36:19

It all comes down to this! We are joined one more time by an awesome crew of our Patrons to say goodbye to Parks and Rewatch and discuss fun finale topics like some of the best and worst series finales of all time, comfort foods, and what makes a perfect day. Thank you listeners for joining us on this crazy ride, it's been amazing! Support the Show…

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64. Genesis Simmons [Stories] 25:45

1y ago25:45

25:45

Today's episode is a heart-warmer! Join in as Joy talks with Genesis Simmons, a creator, barista, and all-around good human, about how we see story all around us. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Blue

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"Two Funerals" 1:14:04

1y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

We're back to finish this thing! In today's episode, we talk about penultimate episodes, underground dance competitions, and much more! This was also the first of two live recordings with a very rowdy crew of our Patrons as we celebrate Parks and Rewatch coming to an end. Thanks for the laughs everyone, we'll see you in the final next week! Support…

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Big update! 1:44

1y ago1:44

1:44

Hello, friends! It has been a minute for sure! I think in our own ways, Joe and I have both been avoiding finishing this series out. It has been such an amazing journey since we launched on March 6 of 2020. Y’all have been with us in the ups and in the downs and honestly, we couldn’t have made it without you. Every gift of your comments, feedback, …

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63. Chef Marta Sandini [Food, Fermentation, and Foraging] 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

26:01

When I met Marta at her London restaurant, Naughty Piglets, in August of 2022, I knew immediately that we'd be nerd friends. And let me tell you. We are. This episode goes deep into the power of fermentation, how vinegars and acids impact food flavor, and the beauty of foraging. Enjoy the happiness! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or …

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"The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show" 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

NINJAS ATTACK! Join us as we celebrate the last episode of the JKSAMES and do a deep dive into that wild disclaimer! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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62. Leslie Marshall [Love] 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

When Leslie told me she wanted to nerd out about love, I was a little skeptical. I greatly underestimated the number of words we could use to talk about this multi-faceted concept. Tune in this week to hear how Leslie Marshall shows love through who she is and how she interacts with the world. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreo…

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"Pie-Mary" 1:09:33

1+ y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Grab your ponchos and get ready to rethink the very idea of pie as we dive into pie competitions, politics, and more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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"Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes To Washington" 1:03:03

1+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

April doesn't know what she wants to do with her life, Leslie is sure you don't mess with the itinerary font. We're sure we're going to dive into things in this episode like all the political cameos and the Hamburglar! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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61. Eva Saha [Welcoming] 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

Eva is one of those humans that when I met her, I just knew we were kindred spirits. We first interacted on the in-person set of a virtually broadcast conference. Next thing I knew, we were zooming across the floor in office chairs, talking deeply, and enjoying each other's personhood. And this is exactly what we're talking about today: being welco…

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"Donna and Joe" 1:13:46

1+ y ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Dress up in your best brocade and bring your own tri-tip (just in case) because it's time to celebrate Donna and Joe's wedding! Celebrations include deep dives into Dig Dug, micro-naps, and more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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"Save J.J.'s" 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

Today we're releasing the hounds and discussing colognes and the FDA, what it means to be a "Butler of Honor" and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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60. Melissa White [Fish Virology] 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

Today's episode is brought to you by....SCIENCE! Put on your imaginary lab coats, and let's learn all about fish virology! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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Encore: 33. Chelsea Pribyl [Black Friday] 21:54

1+ y ago21:54

21:54

We're bringing back a fan favorite! Enjoy the resurrection of this amazingly fun and informational podcast with Chelsea Pribyl. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"Gryzzlbox" 1:15:40

1+ y ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Join us as we investigate the serious allegashe that Gryzzl is not as chill as they claim, and discuss other chill topics like how futuristic language ages in movies and TV, what data mining is, and the video from The Ring! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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59. Brie Blue [Going Outside] 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

One of Brie's first loves has always been going outside. From a young age, she has found belonging in the arms of Mother Nature. This week, Brie dives into her love of going outside, and provides super practical tips for staying prepared, dry, and warm, no matter what the weather. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!…

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"Leslie and Ron" 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

54:54

We're back with the most important bottle episode in the series! Leslie and Ron finally work out their differences as we dive into Leslie's timeline of their conflict and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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58. Shannon Downey [Art Activism] 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

22:59

Art and Activism have gone hand in hand for so long. But has it always happened through cross-stitch classes? It has now! Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about how cross-stitching builds community. Find out more here! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"William Henry Harrison" 1:06:23

2y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Let's keep the ball rolling as we binge watch the future and dive into things like William Henry Harrison, his tin ball, and more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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57. Jen Verruto [Openness] 21:38

2y ago21:38

21:38

Approaching the world with open hands and curiosity sounds lovely. It's actually quite difficult to achieve. This week, we dive in with Jen Verruto as she shares all about her journey with openness. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"Ron and Jammy" 1:26:11

2y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

Join us for the epic final battle with Tammy 2! Jamm's sanity hangs in the balance as we dive into Ben & Jerry's, Saturn's return, and more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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56. Tim Wolfe [Agency & Conformity] 40:41

2y ago40:41

40:41

Sit down, buckle up, and put your listening ears on! Today's episode is a hard-hitter in the best way possible. Join us as Tim Wolfe shares his thoughts on conformity. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"2017" 1:07:05

2y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

We've jumped through time! Join us as we discuss some of the big changes the show made going into its 7th season and how they were received, loafers with no socks, hot fudge pipelines, and more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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55. John P Marovich [Creating Space] 25:14

2y ago25:14

25:14

Creating Space. These two words encompass SO MUCH of the world around us. Spaces can be interpersonal connections, physical rooms, interactive environments, and so much more. This week, lighting and production designer John P Marovich shares with us all about the spaces he creates and curates. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreo…

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"Moving Up" 1:17:11

2y ago1:17:11

1:17:11

We've got a lot of ground to cover in this episode, but just remember, it's all about the cones. Join us as we dive deeper into some topics discussed at Gryzzl, the differences between the producer's cut and the regular version of this episode, and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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54. Tim Almodovar [Questing] 19:29

2y ago19:29

19:29

Questing. Not a word often heard without the accompaniment of the word, "huzzah!" But today, we're talking about questing in terms of being present. Mindful. Trusting yourself. And finding out what happens along the way. Join us! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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53. Chad Durren [Wooden Boats] 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

Boats. Watercraft. Speedy things over the surface of a body of water. Or sometimes not so speedy. Today's guest loves all types of water vessels. And he loves making them look like new again. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"One in 8,000" 1:02:51

2y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Imagine this intro being read in a calm voice as we ShamWow your stress and guide you through discussions of signed guitars, triplets, and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Blue & Joe Patterson

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52. Janine Wetzel [Fresh Ground Flours] 15:05

2y ago15:05

15:05

Just when you thought flour was just a white powder.... Oh no. It is SO much more. Tune in today to hear all about what flour is, how to process it, and about many varieties of the glorious grain! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"Flu Season 2" 58:04

2y ago58:04

58:04

We're back and ready to uncork this episode! Join us for dives about what it takes to become a sommelier, tie dimples, and more! It's going to be a grape time. Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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51. Samantha Rowland [Food is Love] 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

Join us this week as we dive headfirst into the concept of food as love. And also concepts like fried chicken being a sandwich? Macaroni and Cheese being a soup?? What is happening? Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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50. Hannah Bunn [Books] 23:26

2y ago23:26

23:26

Books. A place of wonder. But also a place of expanding your mind. Creating space for diversity. And a place for exploration. Join us this week as Children's Librarian Hannah Bunn tells us all about her journey of loving books! Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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49. Amy Quinn [Live Graphics & Curiosity] 21:08

2y ago21:08

21:08

Get ready for storytime, discovery, and a whirlwind of curiosity with Amy Quinn! We'll learn all about her vocational journey and have a few good laughs along the way. Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!By Joy Bork

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"Prom" 1:09:30

2y ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Hop in the limo, people, we're going to prom! It's going to be an elegant (but most importantly free) event that includes dives about confetti cannons (sorry Ben), prom themes, and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"Galentine's Day" 1:25:26

2y ago1:25:26

1:25:26

We're back! And naturally we're catching up on the big questions. Will Leslie find a replacement for Ann? Will Ron find peace and quiet while surveying parks? What has the raccoon gang been up to in our absence? Oh Captain, my Captain, we're going to find out! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"New Slogan" 1:06:47

2y ago1:06:47

1:06:47

You're going to need a lot of maple syrup for this one, because we're diving into what it would actually look like to eat waffles for 2 straight hours, as well as public polls gone wrong, and so much more! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"The Wall" 1:05:53

2y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Watch out for bees as we strip back the carpet on this episode to reveal the red pine-level goodness of things like baby showers and the Kool-Aid Guy! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"Anniversaries" 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

If you think of this podcast as an enchanted carriage, then hopefully you'll enjoy riding with us through a magical adventure involving stuffed crust pizza, dogs made of spiders, and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"Ann and Chris" 1:08:57

2y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Ain't no party like a Parks and Rewatch party because today we're diving into ice cream sandwiches, groundbreakings, and so much more! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"Farmers Market" 1:08:03

2y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Join us as we head to life's farmer's market to answer questions like, "Is Swiss chard really from Switzerland?" "How many pounds of mashed potatoes would a trash bag full of mashed potatoes actually be?" Trust us, the answers might be unbe-leaf-able. Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"New Beginnings" 52:00

2y ago52:00

52:00

We're saying this because you need to hear it: screw bisque! Now that's out of the way, join us as we dive into Leslie's return to the Parks department, as well as cheeses and types of soup! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"Second Chunce" 59:38

2+ y ago59:38

59:38

That's our spaghetti, Chewbacca. Join us as we dive into jet lag, gifts to give someone who lost their dream job, and more! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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"The Cones of Dunshire" 1:06:22

2+ y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Are the cones a metaphor? Well, yes and no. This podcast isn't a metaphor though, we have some very real deep dives about hibachi and edamame (spoiler alert, Jamm's eating it wrong), and much more! Support the Show.By Joy Bork & Joe Patterson

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