• Measuring Progress (plus top 25 favorite Pearl Jam songs) - Episode #61
    Mar 11 2024

    In this episode, Jon begins the show by discussing his recent break from Twitter, and the ways he tries to reconcile social media with real life. He then delves deep into the topic of "progress," and the ways we measure and acknowledge internal vs external progress, and how that impacts our lives. Jon then closes the show by listing (and singing some of) his top 25 favorite Pearl Jam songs. Thank you for tuning in!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Living in the Present Moment (plus top 5 favorite guitarists) - Episode #60
    Feb 8 2024

    In this episode, Jon begins by following up on a few thoughts regarding authenticity, masculinity, and the way feelings and emotions define our experiences. He then discusses what it means when we choose to be in the "present moment," free from the societal and internal constructs we've created of "past and future." Jon then shares many thoughts and personal experiences related to anxiety, avoidance, and mental health issues, before finally closing the show with his top 5 favorite guitarists of all time. Thank you for tuning in!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Men & Women, and Listener Topics (plus top 5 favorite meals) - Episode #59
    Feb 1 2024

    In this episode, Jon follows up on last week's episode by further discussing what it means to be men and women in today's society, dispelling much of the detrimental advice and narratives he sees out there regarding masculinity, femininity, and the roles people think they should be playing. Jon then answers a few "listener topics" regarding the pitfalls of social media, if men and women can be friends, and methods he uses to quiet his mind. Thank you for tuning in!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Authenticity & The Meaning of Life (plus top 5 favorite feel-good songs) - Episode #58
    Jan 25 2024

    In this episode, Jon returns from a long hiatus with some fresh perspective and energy, sharing many thoughts and observations about authenticity, and how that ties into the "meaning of life." He also delves into the current climate of online advice and relationship coaching, sharing his thoughts on why so much of that feels detrimental, and how to better embrace simply being ourselves. Jon then closes the show with his top 10 favorite "feel good" songs, and he might have even sung a couple lines. Thank you for tuning in!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Listener Topics & Questions - Episode #57
    Jun 26 2023

    In this episode Jon opens the show by discussing a couple of current events happening in the world right now. He then responds to several listener topics and questions, ranging from "the qualities he admires most in people," his thoughts on "circus peanuts," his "stellar hair game," and much more. Thank you so much for tuning in!

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    35 mins
  • Succession Finale, Forgiveness & Compassion - Episode #56
    Jun 7 2023

    In this episode, Jon offers his analysis and interpretation of the "Succession" series finale, and shares his thoughts on the series as a whole. He then discusses "forgiveness" and compassion as it relates to ourselves and other people, along with the importance of being open and learning to let stuff go. Thank you so much for tuning in!

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    45 mins
  • Aggie Rican Returns - Episode #55
    Jun 2 2023

    In this episode, Aggie Rican returns to the show for in in-depth conversation about patriotism, celebrities who get political, and the current state of society. Jon and Aggie then count down their top 5 favorite female musicians of all time, and share tons of thoughts about music in general, and the way it impacts people's lives. Aggie can be found on Twitter @AggieRican, along with her many podcasts at KLRNRadio.com. Thank you so much for tuning in!

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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Tammy Abi-Khalil - Episode #54
    May 11 2023

    In this episode, Jon is joined by social media personality and real estate investor, Tammy Abi-Khalil. Jon and Tammy have a deep conversation about society, government, technology and much more, before wrapping up the show by listing their top 5 favorite songs from the 90's. Tammy can be found on Twitter @abikhalil_t. Thank you so much for tuning in!

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    1 hr and 5 mins