Jonah and the Whale

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Josh Skinner hosts a show that takes listeners on a journey and explores the unbelievable experiences, or 'Underwater Moments', that make some of today’s biggest names who they are. What’s your ‘Underwater Moment'?

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    • Apr 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Ryan Edgar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 29:02


    Singer / songwriter Ryan Edgar (America's Got Talent) shares how he found sobriety after a drug overdose.Connect with Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theryanedgarConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chase Benz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 57:50


    Choreographer and Director Chase Benz (Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez) shares his personal lesson of responding versus reacting.Connect with Chase:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasebenz_Connect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Melissa Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 33:13


    Singer / songwriter Melissa Greene shares the evolution of her career and faith. She opens up about her time in the Grammy nominated gospel group Avalon and how she left organized religion all together.Connect with Melissa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagreeneConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jeff Timmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 32:28


    Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees) shares his personal journey of love, loss and starting over.Connect with Jeff:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftimmonsConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Danielle Maltby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 41:07


    Danielle Maltby (The Bachelor) shares the heartbreaking story of finding her fiancé after a drug overdose.Connect with Danielle:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmmaltbyConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Joey Sasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 57:00


    Joey Sasso (Netflix's The Circle) shares his journey of sobriety and how he was sexually abused as a child.Connect with Joey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeysassoConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Kimberley Locke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 26:55


    Kimberley Locke shares how she took four years off from her career to heal from personal, professional and financial problems.Connect with Kimberley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberleylocke/Connect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Justin Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 34:01


    Colorist to the Stars and television personality Justin Anderson shares how he was bullied to the point where he tried to take his own life. You will be encouraged by Justin's outlook on life and forgiveness.Connect with Justin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinanderson/?hl=enConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Carnie Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 68:36


    The legendary Carnie Wilson shares her incredible journey, from Wilson Phillips to overcoming a medical crisis. We cover everything from Playboy Magazine to teaching needle point in Studio City, California. You will be inspired by Carnie's underwater moments!Connect with Carnie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnie68/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carniewilson/Love Bites: https://lovebitesbycarnie.com/passwordConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 52:15


    Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young share how they recovered from financial ruin after a medical crisis for both of them.Connect with Diana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianadyoung/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianadegarmoyoung/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianaDeGarmo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite: https://www.dianadegarmo.com/Connect with Ace:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aceyoung/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AceYoungOfficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamaceyoung?lang=enConnect with JATW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Learn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Crystal Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 28:15


    Three-time Grammy nominee Crystal Lewis shares the struggle and pain of living through divorce after twenty-eight years of marriage.Connect with Crystal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrystallewis/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrystallewis/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrystallewis?lang=enWebsite: http://www.crystallewis.com/Connect with JATW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Learn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Rachael Lampa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 43:50


    Rachael Lampa shares her incredible journey of finding her voice after being "groomed" by her record label to be a Gospel Music star at just fourteen years old.Connect with Rachael:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaellampa/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachaellampa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachaelLampa?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite: http://rachaellampamusic.com/Connect with JATW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Learn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Michael Passons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 31:33


    Singer / Songwriter Michael Passons shares the heartbreaking story of being removed from the Grammy nominated group Avalon because he wouldn't attend gay conversion therapy.Connect with Michael:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpassonsConnect with JATW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcastLearn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Clark Beckham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 29:51


    American Idol's Clark Beckham shares how his family and faith were shaken after a horrific personal tragedy.Connect with Clark:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkbeckham/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkbeckhammusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClarkBeckham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite: https://clarkbeckham.com/Connect with JATW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Learn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Tammy Trent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 43:40


    Gospel Music legend Tammy Trent shares the tragic and sudden death of her husband while being trapped in Jamaica during the week of September 11, 2001.Connect with Tammy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammytrent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammytrentmusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tammytrent?lang=enWebsite: https://tammytrent.com/Connect with JATW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Learn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 0:59


    Season 3 of Jonah and the Whale is just around the corner! Join Hollywood Producer Josh Skinner for conversations with some of the biggest names in pop culture. Season 3 brings with it never-before-told stories, journeys of loss and triumph, and, of course, more unbelievable underwater moments. Binge the whole series on September 10th wherever you listen to podcasts!Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/Learn More: jonahandthewhale.showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dead for 84 Seconds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 23:18


    What happens when we die? A man named Derald shares his near death experience. Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Nikki Leonti

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 37:43


    Singer / songwriter Nikki Leonti shares the struggle and shame of becoming a teen mom at the height of her Gospel Music career. Connect with Nikki: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkileonti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikkileonti1 Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Tiffany Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 33:39


    Tiffany Myers shares how a family tragedy strengthened her faith and taught her to look at grief differently. Connect with Tiffany: Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffanycmyers Website: www.tiffanycmyers.com Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Lisa Machenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 31:50


    Hypnotherapist Lisa Machenberg (Good Morning America / Steve Harvey Show) shares how a health crisis taught her to turn anxiety into action. Connect with Lisa and Learn More About Hypnotherapy: https://www.facebook.com/HMICollegeOfHypnotherapy Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Jerrod Blandino

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 22:26


    Too Faced Cosmetics co-founder Jerrod Blandino shares how a sudden illness made him examine his past and how he viewed his faith. Connect with Jerrod Blandino: https://www.instagram.com/jerrodblandino Check out Too Faced Cosmetics: https://www.toofaced.com Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Plastic Martyr

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 41:30


    Today, we go on a journey from male to female as we have a conversation with transgender actress and recording artist, Plastic Martyr (Little Women: LA). Connect with Plastic Martyr: https://www.instagram.com/plasticmartyr/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAMoGjSjwCLz4PNuKHFspA Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Stacy Kaiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 17:24


    Psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser (Fatal Vows / Surviving R. Kelly) explores fear, heartache and traumatic events.

    Katie Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 28:43


    Katie Duke’s unfiltered conversation will encourage you to never be ashamed of telling your story or finding a second chance. Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Glozell Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 29:03


    Glozell has a candid conversation about divorce and living life as a single mom with financial difficulties. Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    Rebecca Zamolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 18:23


    Superstar Influencer Rebecca Zamolo shares how a life-threatening illness changed her career and life forever. Connect: Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast

    BONUS: What Do You Place Value On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 48:15


    Actor / Producer Alex Cubis shares his journey of gratitude, validation and self-awareness. @jonahandthewhalepodcast Jonah and the Whale is part of the Lasting Media network of podcasts. To learn more visit lastingmediagroup.com

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    BONUS: Don't Be Afraid To Look For It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 29:43


    Singer / Songwriter Tasha Layton has a candid conversation about finding her true voice through the hardships of life.  @jonahandthewhalepodcast Jonah and the Whale is part of the Lasting Media network of podcasts. To learn more visit lastingmediagroup.com

    BONUS: The Best Version of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 29:14


    Personal Trainer Alec Penix has helped hundreds of celebrities and everyday people look and feel their best. In his new book, Seven Sundays, Penix says improving your health is as much spiritual as it is physical. Join us on an empowering journey of mind, body and spirit. @jonahandthewhalepodcast Website: http://jonahandthewhale.show Jonah and the Whale is part of the Lasting Media network of podcasts. To learn more visit lastingmediagroup.com

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    Josh and the Gun (Season 1 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 35:02


    All of us have moments in life that take us under. But what do we do when we've reached our limit? Can the end also be a new beginning? How do you pull yourself up out of the water and learn to breathe again? Join us on a special Season One Finale where Josh shares one of his darkest moments that defined the rest of his life. Suicide is global epidemic. We all have a part to play when it comes to preventing suicide. If you or your loved ones are in need, there is confidential support available. Please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 Again, that’s 1-800-273-8255. http://jonahandthewhale.show http://lastingmediagroup.com

    THE LUXURY of CELEBRATING LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 36:59


    How would you change your life if you were slowly dying alone? Would you find peace on the other side of fear? Join Mark Kurian, owner of Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine on a priceless adventure that celebrates life, love and one another.

    TURN THE BEAT AROUND and BELIEVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 40:49


    Is it possible to have confidence when you’re experiencing a setback? Join the legendary Peggi Blu as we journey through an exciting seven decade musical career that includes winning Star Search, the Broadway stage and singing at President Clinton’s inauguration. Peggi’s story will remind you that “your setback is actually your setup for your comeback.”

    LIFE and TIME KEEP MOVING ON

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 43:30


    How do you move on after failure? Do dreams end or are they pivot points? Join artist / producer Travis Atreo on an inspiring journey on perspective and time. 

    MUSIC, DISAPPOINTMENT and DUCKTALES

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 50:50


    Is it possible to embrace opportunities that aren’t supposed to happen? How can we find something to look forward to when we feel rejected and disappointed? Join singer/songwriter Jeff Pescetto on an incredible journey of music and hope. Dive in and learn how to sing through the darkest of storms. Remember, everyone needs a good song! Woo-hoo!

    TEN THOUSAND CONVERSATIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 37:01


    Human connections are the fabric of our universe but is it possible to make relationships without having hidden agendas? What makes someone a valuable person? Rob Lawless is on a full-time mission to meet and spend an hour with ten thousand people in order to find out.  Rob's Instagram: @robs10kfriends Rob's Website: robs10kfriends.com Rob's Facebook: @robs10kfriends

    SUPER SOUL SWIMMING

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 38:05


    Have you ever felt like you’ve failed because the situation was beyond your control? Have you been inches from your dream only to see it vanish? Join Television Producer Lindsay Flader (Super Soul Sunday) on an encouraging journey of loss, storytelling and the ability to fight while keeping your head up. You’ll definitely be inspired to keep swimming! Lindsay's Instagram: @lwigs24 Lindsay's Twitter: @lwigs24 Learn More: jonahandthewhale.show

    TREADING WATER

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 41:44


    Is it possible to have mini-underwater moments? Is life working for us or against us? Is worrying a form of doing? Join actress Natalie Lander (The Middle / Shortcomings podcast) as she bravely discusses conquering self-doubt, growing up in a Hollywood family and the patterns that shape our lives. Dive in and learn to float!

    IN THE MOMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 34:54


    Grief is difficult and often hidden by destructive behavior. Is there a secret to being present and grateful while feeling like you’re underwater? Join Actress / Host Amy Paffrath (MTV’s Jersey Shore After Hours) as she shares the strength she found after the deaths of her father and sister. Be encouraged as Amy reveals the secret to staying connected regardless of the situation. (Interview Contains Adult Language)

    ONE MORE BREATH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 25:45


    Divorce, or an end of a relationship, can leave you breathless and drowning in pain. Is it possible to reach the surface and take one more breath? Three-time Grammy nominee Crystal Lewis reveals the strength and self-awareness she found while going through a divorce after 28 years of marriage. Be inspired as Crystal shares her journey in moving forward.

    MITES! CAMERA! ACTION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 24:20


    How do you find confidence when you’ve hit rock bottom? Is it possible to turn a terrible event into joy and laughter? Be encouraged as MadTV’s Lauren Pritchard reveals her incredible journey of strength through comedy. Lauren also shares the touching story of unexpectedly helping a friend through hospice while she was working with Robin Williams on The Crazy Ones.

    Coming Soon: Jonah and the Whale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 1:32


    All of us have those moments in life that completely take us under. Sometimes those moments can feel like we’ve been swallowed by something so much bigger than ourselves. But how do we break through to the surface when we've been drowning in so much pain? How do we find the courage to rise up and breathe again? Join Josh Skinner as he talks to some of Hollywood’s biggest names and discusses their ‘underwater’ moments on Jonah and the Whale. A brand new podcast from Lasting Media Group. Coming Summer 2018.

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