An interactive podcast for ladies and gents with big curious brains. Enjoy brilliant and knowledgeable guests across a broad range of topics as documentary filmmaker Justin Johnson embarks on a journey to learn ... everything.
We certainly don't know everything about the way the world works, and the open-minded are likely the ones to be right. Justin joins a shaman / medicine healer / part time jaguar to learn some squat about plant medicine, the rain forest, and more!
Justin dives deep into the seedy world of professional wrestling, with former referee Steve Gossett (stevegossett.com). Not only do we learn about the secret codes and tells that go into doing this job, but Steve also tells some tales from his days reffing midget wrestling.
Want to stop an attacker in 3 seconds? Krav Maga is your thing. Brian King is a filmmaker and fitness enthusiast who's spent years training in the self-defense martial art of Krav Maga. Justin and Brian discuss some of its origins, as well as the brutally effective techniques that make it so popular (spoiler alert: lots of ball kicking).
George Langworthy not only made a documentary about the vanishing of the bees, but he's also a part-time beekeeper and bee rescuer. How do you rescue a swarm of bees? What's 'royal jelly' and what does it do? Well, let's find out together!
Filmmaker Carman Spoto joins Justin, to talk about her experience being a trans woman, anarchism, and if we're into the idea of AI taking over the world. Please donate to Carman's new film project here: http://bit.ly/2sATKCy
Stunt Coordinator John Kreng has been behind some of the world's most recognized fists. We discuss his journey from stand-up comedy, to making sure the most dangerous things in movies are as safe as possible.
Entrepreneur Olga Kay spent many of her teenage years performing, scooping goose poop, and traveling with the circus. Just what is it like to live under the big top? Justin finds out!
Space.com writer Calla Cofield joins Justin to talk about the search for alien life (good idea?? bad idea??). Space telescopes! Microchips on lasers! Contamination! This pod's got it all.
A trip to a local museum focused on neon prompts Justin to explore more of the history, and technique behind this delicate and beautiful art form with neon historian Eric Lynxwiler.