Three Things With J.R.

JR gives ChatGOPT a chance to write this episode for him, but don't worry, he then takes over and does the show he wrote himself, which is a real celebration of the theater andall that goes in to making a great show, including the occasional piece of glitter in the butt.  www.shenanarts.org www.tobefare.com #josephandtheamazingtechnicolordreamcoat#andrewlloydweber #timrice #chatgpt #AI #health #podcast

JR has a lot of updates for you. Musicals, travel, podcasts and more podcasts. www.tobefare.comwww.wiiay.com#itchyboots #motorcyclevideos #andrewlloydweber #joseph #pharoah #elvis #staunton #edingurgh #fringefest2025 #toomanypodcasts

JR can do anything, but he can't do everything? JR loves hummus, and how do you pronounce eccentric?www.tobefare.comwww.wiiay.com Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100412 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #hattiebigsky#theater #davidallen #gettingthingsdone #motivational #eccentric hummus#wegmans

JR explains why, despite getting some pretty heavy news from the doctor, he has no regrets. That's it, that's the whole show.

JR sings My Shot from Hamilton for a couple hundred people, twice!! Paradise on Hulu and a bunch of other TV shows to watch. And lastly, impatience pays off big time!www.wiiay.comwww.tobefare.com#hamilton #myshot #notthrowingawaymyshot #paradise #hulu #lastweektonight #theamazingrace #whitelotus #zeroday #patience #yamahadrums #thriftstorefinds

JR is not throwing away his shot, refuses to lose the joy in life, recommends Emilia Perez, and has yet another story about how dumb some companies can be.www.shenanarts.orgwww.tobefare.comwww.wiiay.com

JR hits the slopes with his daughter and granddaughter, Small things Considered is better than ever, some words of wisdom, a few podcast recommendations, and don't throw snowballs at cars.   Hugo Stranger – & The Rattlers   Reply All | Gimlet   Search Engine | Search Engine Podcast   HyperFixed | HYPERFIXED #hyperfixed #hyperfixedpod #searchengine #searchenginepod #replyall #hugostranger #saysomething

JR is back for a 6th season full of "things" to talk about. Let's start with how great Wegman's is, how great it is to get drunk calls from grown children, how my mom is Hot For Crime, and of course, arthritis. What Is It About You? - YouTube #hotforcrime #jackofmoons #wegmans #arthritis #drunkdial #proudpapa #prouddad #mom

For the final episode of 2024, and the final episode of season 5 of TTWJR, boy do I have a lot to say. A snarky comment on Facebook reveals a fan of mine. We talk copyrights and YouTube, religious mania as explained by Stephen King, which songs should, and should not be played at the Dentist's office, and lastly, all the ways in which JR is a Walking Contradiction   www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

In this week's episode JR gets in to his thoughts on spending too much time on Facebook, why TikTok might be going away, the Yellowstone Season, maybe even Series finale (Spoiler Alert), and No Texting, Photos, or video recording in the theater, you really should know better by now. www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Updates from the land of Oz, and the stupid swoosh. Then the Three things are: how to love the Trump Voters in your life, Stephen King's The Stand, and a parking problem.  www.wiiay.com  www.tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

The Wizard of Oz is upon us, JR gets nostalgic in a Ford Taurus, Shrinking makes him cry, and why aren't companies using AI to market smarter? Also, you should listen past the end credits to hear how I've failed as a man.   https://bsky.app/profile/whatisitaboutjr.bsky.social   https://bsky.app/profile/smallthingspod.bsky.social   https://bsky.app/profile/tobefare.bsky.social --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

It's election day!!! Hope you are listening to this on your way to go vote! In this episode JR recalls his first Presidential Election memory, from when he was 6 years old, plus two root canals, and how his 6 year-old granddaughter Aliyah beat him at Connect Four. www.wiiay.com www.tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR finally made another episode, just to tell you what's occupying all his energy these last few months. www.livearts.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week's episode features JR's other podcast, Small Things Considered, plus three really quick things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Godol Bordello was on fire again, but the mosh pit was kind of light. Check out the book James, by Percival Everett, and how's my mouth? www.tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR has been to Disc Golf's biggest event of the year, and he liked it!   Bad Monkey! And lastly, JR had 4 teeth extracted all in one visit to the dentist. You get to hear his voice before and after! JomezPro - YouTube www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Get ready for a really personal one this time folks. JR turns 50 in a few weeks, and it's got him thinking about his health. Also, Billy Idol is still rocking, and he's higher than ever. And lastly, is the word "fiduciary" as funny as I think it is? www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com Billy Idol – Rebel Yell – Live From the Empire State Building --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week JR talks about doing this with the family, the amazing opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, and what would it look like if the movie "That Thing You Do" had a lovechild with the show "The Boys". www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR is fired up in this episode!!!!  Did Trump just get shot while prepping this show? Is ToBeFare still planning to go in to the studio despite not getting funded on Kickstarter? Did JR get a callback for the audition? There's a song that got JR inspired, and death, lots of death.   Tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Thing 1: Improv Thing 2: My latest YouTube channel obsession Thing 3: I got pulled over for speeding in my WRX   Also, Chester, Meghan, Aria and Malia are in the states from Okinawa Japan, been hanging out with them a bunch. www.tobefare.com GaryHawthorne & band ToBe Fare: 40 years of Original Music by Gary Hawthorne — Kickstarter Motor Yacht Loon - YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week JR gets excited for some family coming to visit from far away lands, recounts recent gigs, he's planning his next audition, and he gets in to the things, UBU, Welcome to Wrexham, and seasonal items, like potato salad www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

I'm going to the Austin City Limits music festival in October, will I see you there? Also, you should check out the show "Resident Alien" on peacock, also on Netflix. And lastly, "Blasting Zone Ahead"   www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

I met an 11 year old phenom, he's an actor, podcaster, YouTuber, and all around cool kid, with amazing parents. And he wanted to be on my show! He even came prepared with his own three things!   Check out Elijah's YouTube Channel: Celebrity Chatter & Things That Matter With Elijah - YouTube   Check out my YouTube Channel: What Is It About You? -YouTube   And of course, the other podcast: Small Things Considered --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR has been feeling lazy and unmotivated lately, nothing like a good show, a disc golf ace, and a trip to the DMV can't help! www.tobefare.com   www.shenanarts.org   www.ranchhandrecords.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Aliyah is my 5 year old (gonna be 6 in June!) granddaughter. I talked to her for over an hour about tootsie pops, what she wants to be when she grows up, gymnastics and how easy they are, earings, and more. Also, I give you my Three Things for the week: WhatDings.com, Alabama 3, and the Poet in The Park! www.wiiay.com www.crozetchorus.com www.whatdings.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Did JR get the solo? When is the Great Gatsby Live Radio Play? How did ToBe Fare's last gig go? JR's saved Someone's life. Some recommendations, and the Obscurest Vinyl For all things ToBe Fare www.tobefare.com   For Great Gatsby tickets Events (windmorefoundation.org) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week JR is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the hardest thing he's ever had to do in his life. Also, he went to New York City again, and lastly, his ass don't smell! www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR sings with The Oratorio, is prepping for his role in The Great Gatsby, a Live Radio Play, he's going back to New York City, and has finally ordered a new license plate for his new car. www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

If I told you who the surprise guest was in the show notes, it wouln't be a surprise. Just go listen. Red Roxy's Custom Designs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR's reaction to the Grammy's, the Super Bowl, and Stephen King Audio books and their TV-show counterparts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR got a new car, he's going to bed early, he's enjoying being a grandpa, he's almost 50. www.tobefare.com Why Are So Many More Pedestrians Dying in the U.S.? - The New York Times (nytimes.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR's final show of 2023! His knee hurts, Garth Brooks put on quite a show, JR had a dream that lead to some deep thoughts about death, and the last show of the year wraps up with a new business idea!   www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR is in a weird headspace as Elf The Musical just closed, and he needs to figure out what to do with all his free time, even though he'd rather be working on the next theater project. Also, Bananaland and bumper stickers   www.wiiay.com www.tobefare.com Bananaland: The Road to Cooperstown --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Season 4 is almost over, Anastasia is over, Elf The Musical is about to open, it's Thanksgiving. What is JR thankful for? And what exactly is pogonotrophy?   www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com www.waynetheatre.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

Kiki lost 25 minutes of sleep to be on this podcast. Worth it!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

For real this time. Last year, I told you all the reasons I don't care about Halloween, this year, I'm ever so slightly more in to it. Here's some links from the show: www.wiiay.com www.whimsicallywitchy.org www.shenanarts.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week JR is super busy working on two musicals, prepping for a big ToBe Fare music festival, listening to Only Murders in the Building, and waiting, patiently for his new iPhone. www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com www.ranchhandrecords.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR tells you all about his trip to Nashville, including his recommended spot to get the best Nashville Hot Chicken experience. www.wiiay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR is considering a new car and wants your opinion. JR is from a family of tech and life supporters. Strikeforce Five and what makes for the best pimple popping videos. What Is It About You? - YouTube www.wiiay.com www.tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

What does my new YouTube channel have in common with the HBO show “How To With John Wilson”? We both filmed the same big, oily, muscle-bound, masked black dude in Time Square. Why? Cuz there's something about him. Also, ToBe Fare had a great gig, More Anastasia casting news, the movie Strays is hilarious, and lastly, “It's all about perspective” www.tobefare.com What Is It About You? - YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

In episode #129, JR talks about three things (shocker!!). Things going on in the theater, especially his new role in Anastasia! Things going on with his new YouTube Channel (link below) "What is it About You?". And lastly, his upcoming birthday trip to NYC. www.Tobefare.com   What Is It About You? -YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week JR is really up way too late, and should be in bed, but instead he had some things to say, to update you on, like how his dog Scherzer tore himself a second butthole, what's going on with that YouTube channel mentioned last episode, and is JR's other Podcast, Small things Considered worth listening too? (Hint, yes, of course it is, these guys know what they are talking about). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

In this episode JR recounts his trip to Iowa, including his opportunity to hop on stage and play drums at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, the place where the music died.  See JR play drums at The Surf: Playing Drums in The Surf Ballroom   See Don McLean play American Pie at The Surf: DonMcLean Performs “American Pie” For The 50th Anniversary Show At The SurfBallroom --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week JR talks about how he is spending his summer off, the book Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and a tip for a happier, and cheaper, grocery shopping experience. www.tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

This week, JR got stories from ToBe Fare's latest show, his trip to New York, and some thoughts on Pride. DMVHEF's YouTube video: Dmv Hef | How Dey Gon Act ( In - Studio ) - YouTube www.tobefare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR's friend and coworker Chris Mullins is back for his third appearance on TTWJR, this time Chris and JR talk about cars and how to make them go faster and sound more annoying, guitars, Chris even plays a song! Then we finish the show with all the love we have for our dogs.  Marcin - YouTube Slow Dancing In A Burning Room - Tommy Emmanuel & Mike Dawes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

In this episode JR talks about patiently waiting for some casting news, the Foo Fighter's new drummer, Josh Freese, camping, Ted Lasson, Succession and all the feelings you get when you watch these shows back to back, and lastly, subwoofers!!!  The Foo Fighters New Drummer revealed in funny skit with All My Life song performance

For the first time in a long time JR has a guest, in his studio. Alison Stoffel of Birthing Love Doula Services stopped by to talk about what "Doula-ing"' is all about, as well as drop Three-Things of her own.   Check out her website here: Birthing Love Doula Services - Doula, Charlottesville Virginia   And her Midwife's website: Birth and Biodynamics - Charlottesville Midwife - Home Birth - Medicaid Accepted | --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

In this episode Jr talks about his poor poor truck an all the work it needs. Should he shell out the bucks and get it fixed, or sell it? Answer the poll question to let JR know what he should do. Also, Little Shop of Horrors is once again sponsoring this episode, you've only got 4 shows left, go see the show!  Lastly, dreams, bad bad dreams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support

JR's voice is mostly back, so the show is back! This week's show is sponsored by The Wayne Theater's production of Little Shop of horrors! Get your tickets at the link below. In this episode JR talks mostly about how life has changed now that the pandemic is basically over. Things get deep here. Also, he's two weeks sober, sort of.   The Wayne Theatre | Historic Performing Arts Center --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threethingswithjr/support