Too Many Podcasts! (Exploring podcasts w/ Jim the Podcast Sherpa)

If you'd like to find the air times on your local PBS network for Frank's special, check here. (For reference, I'm in Season 8 now, but it doesn't hurt to go back and check out my older shows!) And, while watching his special, if you say the secret word, a duck will come down and give you 50 dollars!

(Below are the original show notes. The referenced episodes already aired, but you can still hear them ,if you like, on your podcast app or sherpalution...

Don't worry if you've missed the first 7 seasons. No unanswered questions here, Rebels! (Besides, all episodes are currently available on any podcast app or sherpalution.com.) On to our guest. Ben was a lot of fun to talk to. I think he really captures the other-worldly feeling he talks about the when he's realizing what he's created. And that's not the cold weather talking, either! As you can tell, he's a HUGE wrestling fan, and that passion comes through in his podcast...

It's the first "Sherpa Screening Room" of the new season. And I got to have an interesting chat with former soldier-turned-actor Michael Lloyd. All that talk about New Orleans cuisine definitely worked up an appetite! Michael had such an interesting insight on his career as an actor, and I'm sure it will blossom to the point he wants it to in a matter of time. Keep an eye on this one, Rebels. I'm sure his love of movies and his love of acting will take him places...

If there's anything to be learned after almost 200 episodes it's this: Do a good Homer Simpson impression, welcome to the show! This was another off-the-wall interview. Kristian has led quite the interesting life, and he brings it all to "The Random Kristian Show", where you never quite know what to expect (Random, get it?). Given his time as a radio DJ and comic, Kristian is perfectly comfortable behind a microphone...

So, this one's for all you "dog people" out there. I never got to see Kim's dog through the whole interview, but I'm sure she was aware we were recording a podcast. Or maybe I'm just not as interesting as a box of Snausages. But then again, who is? Kim's approach to dog training is certainly unique, but as long as it gets results, that's all that matters. Now, if I can only get my dog to stay off the bed. How DO you get a stuffed animal to behave, anyway? Just kidding, not a stuffed animal...

So, do I now owe a "je suis désolé" to the Nation of France, after my awful Jerry Lewis impression? Maybe I can get a descendant of Dean Martin to cover for me. Getting to do this interview with Lisa was a fun experience. It isn't every day that a listener contacts me for an interview. It isn't every day I realize someone has been listening, either. I strongly recommend checking out "Slanted and Disenchanted", for a great story, and a ton of references, too...

I've heard it said that everyone has a book in them. And I'd have to agree with that. With a little steak sauce, "Where's Waldo?" can taste just like "Gone With The Wind." (Not what that means? Um, never mind.) But what kind of writing talent does it take to turn a personal tragedy into not one, but a series of fantasy novels? We get to find that out today, when Christen Stovall joins us...

Although you (obviously) couldn't see it, Gabe also has an incredible collection of movie memorabilia, in addition to his love for movies. I had a fun time getting to know him. He's definitely a kind-hearted person, even amid all the gore and spookiness on display. As he stated in the interview, his parents raised him to love classic horror and classical music-two things that play a big part in his life. I'm sure as his podcast grows, it too, will be something that he'll be known for...

(Content warning for this episode.) Perspective. That's the word that kept creeping up in my head for this interview. And for 2 reasons. Reason 1 was me. See, I'm normally a stickler for being on time for interviews. And what happened? The night of our interview, guess who forgot to show up? ME!! Fortunately, Joel was fine with us starting a little late (like 40 minutes!). And he was kind enough to show concern that I was okay, when I wasn't there on time. Reason 2 is more apparent...

(Warning: Content Alert) David told me before our interview that he doesn't like to end his episodes in a downbeat manner, and I wondered how he does that. And oddly enough, our conversation, after the interview, ended with a conversation with The Sherpa Bride about soap operas. Well played, sir, well played. This is truly a guy with a powerful will to live, Rebels. The horrific story of his ordeal may be tough to listen to, but, it certainly does not define him...