The Marcast: Recent Episodes
The Marcast
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I created the Marcast to have engaging conversations with upcoming people doing interesting things. We talks about: books, politics, travel, new ideas and whatever else comes up.
I hosted radio shows for 4 years in Seattle Washington and always had an affinity for audio content. Now that I have lived in many different places I thought it was time I put these old skills to good use.
Enjoy!
Marc Jorgensen
Doug is one of the funniest people I know and you are guaranteed to laugh while listening to this! We talk about movies, crazy stories from the gig economy, and why there are so many books about Winston Churchill.
Jason's music career is moving fast! He took a few minutes to talk about how he got things going and some advice to musicians and entrepreneurs everywhere.
His Piano Man performance shows for Cruiseliners have been a big hit. He is taking piano music and Disney movie themes and making a very interactive (not boring at all) show. You can hear him on Spotify and see him on tour!
Medellin Colombia artist, Valeria Wolff, talks about her inspiration for making amazing pieces of art. She does papercut, splatter paint, and other abstract art that is always exciting to look at.
Valeria also shares a few insider tips on what to do in Medellin to get a real feel for the city. You can see more of her art on Instagram!
Intro and Outro music provided by Jerry Fenn
Dara shares the "intensity" of life as a social worker and therapist. The stories are touching, and the insights are valuable for anyone. I really enjoyed this interview.
Intro Music Provided by Jerry Fenn (you can listen to him play live everyday on the UpLive app)
Had a great time talking with Dan Whitmore. Dan recently moved to LA after living in Wisconsin and New York. Listen for the great stories and excellent advice for your career and life.
I spoke with Bryce Peterson about his story entering the performing world of acting and music. He performs one of his original songs at the end of the episode.
Music courtesy of Jerry Fenn (https://jerryfenn.com/new-album)
Stephen Wheeler wanted to see America like few have been able to, taking a 2-month bicycle journey across the middle of the country! He tells the story with lots of anecdotes in this podcast. Also, for the biking enthusiasts we talk about his gear setup at the end.
Hilarious interview with David Kwan who is something of a sales expert. He shares his take on playing guitar, dating apps and a lot more.
Nelson Chung is a longtime football and sports fan who happens to also be an accomplished statistician. Recently he published a paper offering recommendations for BYU football to up there game. He harnesses 10 years of experience working at the US Census Bureau to make a very fascinating paper. Also, Nelson is s really great guy.
You can find the paper we discussed here: http://byustudies.byu.edu/
Andrea Tree helps people through their struggles with Art Therapy. She tells her own struggles growing up in a large family in Michigan and how clay modeling like in the movie Ghost gave her the creative outlet she needed to experience a bigger world.
Had a great time talking with Andrea, she even offered a free diagnosis of a sketch I made, which I then argued was not as bad as she said it was (it's towards the end of the interview).
I asked Chuck to explain the story behind his hilarious comedy sketch "Future Graduation" which he created in his comedy partnership "Charles Comedy"
Rio based journalist Anna Kaiser gives an insightful look at how women are viewed in Brazil compared with the United States, offering some interesting stories and anecdotes.
Wondering what to expect with your 401k or other investments now that the Brexit is becoming a reality? I discuss this and other effects of the Brexit vote which passed on June 23. The stock markets have initially reacted very negatively, however we offer some insights for the longer term investments.
How to spend a wonderful in one of the world's most amazing cities away from the most typical tourist hotspots.
Thinking of seeing the Olympics in Rio? Anna Kaiser offers an update on current expectations by
Anna Kaiser (Freelance Journalist based in Rio de Janeiro) describes the mood in Brazil after the decision to impeach Dilma Rousseff and some of the rumors and possibilities, good and bad, for what the new Michel Temer presidency may look like.
With 15 years in DC Ike Brannon has the experience and credibility in the places that count. He shares his story and some insights he has picked up along the way. A lifelong basketball enthusiast, he shares a story of the White House basketball court and where the President plays basketball.
Where does the U.S President play basketball? There's one place inside the White House and another nearby, Ike Brannon explains what it's like to play at both courts and a story when President Obama got elbowed in the eye while playing!
Forbes writer, author and business owner of Ideas with Words explains how Bitcoin works and why this new payment method is so revolutionary to the banking and how individuals can pay each other across borders and beyond.
Katarina Jambresic, author of "A Global Testimony" shares a touching story in her book from someone growing up in rural India.
Very helpful tips on understanding how social networking works in Brazil compared to other places.
Part 3 discussion of the season finale and predictions of future American Crime Story shows!
The plot thickens in this second discussion of the TV series "The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story" we describe some of the shows highlights of episodes 6-9 and offer predictions for the 10th and final episode.
Laura Shin has been freelancing successfully for 3 years and is now sharing her insights for those looking to work freelance. She is a regularly contributor to Forbes, writing on BitCoin, FIntech companies and a variety of personal finance and travel related topics.
This is a long interview that is well worth the time! Chuck Armstrong describes his comic creations for Charles Comedy (https://www.facebook.com/charlescomedy) which he co-created with Charlie Stockman after getting laid-off from his first job at a startup in San Francisco. (It's a bit more complicated than that, so listen to hear the details).
Lively discussion about new show: The People V. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. Send feedback: m.jorgensen1@gmail.com
Gunnar has become a bit of a travel celebrity, and he shares some great tips:
Traveling to all 198 countries, avoiding tourist traps, Depeche Mode videos, Western Coast of Norway, Oslo being more affordable, ideas for new travel books, self-publishing, international publishers, AirBnB damaging Couchsurfing community, Lonely Planet driving up prices and scaring away locals, the best city to live for a traveler: Istanbul, Norwegians travel twice as much Swedes, how to avoid cultural faux pax and almost getting married to the daughter of an African Chief
Steve Brykman's story begins in western Mass where he managed to upset every group of people by writing jokes in his college newspaper. He soon landed in LA where his Boston network of connections landed him gigs in TV, standup and at National Lampoon magazine!
He shares some interesting thoughts on what makes a good stand-up comedy routine, political humor & what is the appeal of someone like Donald Trump.
Trigger warning...We also talk about the new development of trigger warnings...
Interesting in investing in emerging markets?
My conversation with DJ Peterson was a fascinating trip around the globe as we discussed how his firm "Longview Global Advisors" advises executives seeking a better opinion to grasp the latest crisis and how it will impact their business.
Also, this is my third podcast with a founder of a company, so we talked about some of the reasons for starting the company and challenges his business faces.
To find out more: www.longviewglobal.com
Think about the last book you read? What value did you gain pull from it?
In this episode I talk with old friend Ben Campell about what he's learned from reading many of the classics in the past several years. We discuss what it means for our lives, since we often behave like people who have unlimited time, when time is the most precious and fleeting thing we have.
An inspiring short story of a couple from Democratic Republic of Congo who joined the LDS (Mormon) church under difficult circumstances. More stories @ www.aglobaltestimony.com
Director of George Washington University's Political Management program provides a detailed look at the 2016 election and shares her story as a successful political fundraiser and coming to DC.
DJ Jocker shares tracks from his new album and talks about what inspires him most.
More music at: www.djjocker.com
The story of Predictit.com Founder John Aristotle Phillips. He thanks Donald Trump for fueling his online futures market business during the 2016 elections season and invites all listeners to send him your best questions.
It's a great story and offers a good preview for the 2016 elections!
Katarina shares her journey coming from Croatia to America. She explains how she came up with the idea of compiling a book of personal stories of LDS converts from all over the world.
HR expert offers keen insights on what HR is really thinking and how to best present yourself to potential employers.
A very important podcast for anyone who is will be looking for a job, which should be just about everyone!
Experienced Hedge Fund Analyst Marcio Silveira shares his story growing up in Rio and then moving to the US after working for one of the most respected Hedge Funds in Brazil.
He shares tips for people starting a new business, what to do and what not to do.
He also offers advice on personal finance, which he currently practices professionally in Washington DC.
An interesting journey from Seattle to China and eventually Washington DC.
Doug shares his stories and enthusiasm for Unicycling.
Matt Bowman describes the creation of his book "The Mormon People" and a number of other developments
Noted scholar Matt Bowman shares his story of growing up in Salt Lake City and later moving to Washington DC pursuing a PhD in history. He shares how he was invited to write "The Mormon People" in the lead up to the 2012 Presidential election.
Listen to some keen insights on the connection between DC and Hollywood. Here some conversation about slightly different takes on well known movies.