The Highway Walkers: Recent Episodes
Highway Walkers Media
Professional documentarian/travelers talk about hitchhiking, canoeing, documentaries, politics, running, and literature. Our films use history, humor, and adventure and can be seen all over the internet.
"IOWA" an original song from the musical, "State Song". Written by Darrell Johnston. Guitar and Vocals: Darrell Johnston Violin and Vocals: Kimberly Braun Piano: Brady Wease
Rod Kaats, the Ordway's Producing Artistic Director, updates us on status of theatre and clarifies the role of the theatre maker during a pandemic.
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Dr. John Viner is an award winning infectious disease specialist. He helps us understand the the corona virus and the history behind the disease.
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Becca Joseph is the Director/Organizer of the Light in the Dark Fest happening August 15th! Log in for free, enjoy amazing music, and help the Food Workers Alliance. Learn more at www.LightintheDarkFest.com. Learn about some of the artists at JamSixx.com or the Light in the Dark Fest website.
Adam Queen has worked seasonally all across the country including the Grand Canyon, Alaska, and Hawaii. He explains what exactly a seasonal worker is and why a person would choose such a lifestyle. Why not live an adventure?
Daniel is an actor best known for his work on Netflix's Point Blank, Fox's The Resident, and the film Rust Creek. Daniel shares what it was like growing up in Kentucky, working in theatre, and keeping a championship mindset.
Lindsey Taylor is an environmentalist and field educator. She shares her knowledge about climate change, animal behavior, and reveals why scientists look at Alaska to learn more about climate change around the world.
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JuCoby Johnson is a Minneapolis based theatre artist and will be featured in the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center 2020 summer season. We talk all things theatre and what changes need to happen.
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Louis Sacco has been training leadership, communication, interview, and presentation skills for the past 30 years. He is an expert on how to prepare for an interview and what to expect. Learn more about his training here: www.SaccoCG.com OR themadisonconsultinggroup.com/louis-sacco/ OR for vocal training: vocal-eaze.com
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Stan Brown is the Director of Graduate Studies of the MFA in Acting program at the School of Communication at Northwestern. He shares some insight about breath and living in the present moment.
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Pat McKenna is a Canadian comedian and actor best known for playing Harold Green on the television series "The Red Green Show". For his work on "Traders" and "The Red Green Show" McKenna received two Gemini awards. He is the only Canadian actor to receive these for drama and comedy in the same year.
Pat and I talk about hilarious moments on set, Second City, advice for young actors, and he shares his book recommendation.
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Dave Smith is a co-creator, writer, performer, and editor for the upcoming Possum Lodge Podcast.
Steve Smith (Red) is Dave's dad. Dave has been working in one form or another for Red Green since he was about 12 (1990.) In about 2002 he started hosting the audiences for the live tapings at CBC, and then in 2003 he became a writer for the show as well. Since the show ended he has co-written Red Green books, tours, and managed the online store.
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Jill lives in Denali National Park, is an actor, and loves poetry. Darrell talks with her about dogs, living your passions, and what it's like to not have running water.
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Paul Draper is a mentalist and has some comforting words for this time time of quarantine. Not to mention a lot of book recommendations!
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John Wayne was a man of few words and we have a lot to learn from the characters he played. We take a few of his movies and break down lessons we could all benefit from. Let us know if we missed anything!
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A short Thanksgiving episode! Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more! Here is the link to our Thanksgiving video where we eat some weird stuff: https://youtu.be/g2hBNuKHERQ
Warlords, penguins, and elephants! J.J. Kelley is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and explorer focusing on issues of conservation and wildlife crime. He's also the host of the Travel Channel series, "Lost In The Wild." He shares his love of exploration, travel, and adventure. You won't want to miss this episode!
Morgan Kofoid was just crowned Miss Iowa USA 2020 and will now go on to compete for the title of Miss USA. She is originally from Leon, IA and is attending the University of Iowa. We talk about what it means to compete for a title like Miss USA and things we may or may not know about the process.
You may recognize Tim Guinee from the Iron Man movies or on stage leading a discussion about climate change with Vice President Al Gore. He is an actor who has appeared in over 250 films and television shows and works to educate actors on what their responsibility is in fighting climate change. Take a listen to this weeks fascinating interview!
www.climaterealityproject.org
Is our health more in our control than we think? This week we take a look at the documentary HEAL, directed by Kelly Noonan, and find what did and didn't work. This documentary is available on Netflix. Take a look and see if you agree with our assessment! Follow us on FB and subscribe on YouTube and iTunes. www.HighwayWalkers.com
This week we review the documentary, MINIMALISM: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGS. The film is available on Netflix. We also hear from Jimmy Carter.
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Backpacking, baking, science, political and social statements. Rose McAdoo does it all at the same time and she shared a little about her background with us! You won't want to miss this one!
Iowa officially dedicates the Jefferson Highway as a Heritage Byway! This week Josiah and Darrell talk about the ceremony and we hear from some of the folks who made it possible.
Do you ever get hung up on what to do next? What's important is to do something rather than waiting for the perfect thing.
We discuss our upcoming and first ever HIGHWAY WALKERS FILM FESTIVAL (which is also operating as the DENALI FILM FESTIVAL). We are partnering with the Denali Education Center is Denali National Park Alaska to showcase films that deal with recycling, nature, sustainability, national parks, or travel.
Will our next documentary be about the history of yoga in America? MAYBE! Its origins come from a place you wouldn't suspect. Listen to find out more!
What happens when a City Council tells a community that its institutions of creativity are expendable? It's happening in St. Croix Falls, WI. We wrote a musical about it.
This episode we create a new mission statement. How did we do?! Let us know on FB @HighwayWalkersMedia.
Do you own a cat? Do you believe in pipelines? How do you live your beliefs? We explore how we do it and when we fall short.
What corrupts if you have too much or too little? Is money really money? If you were a one issue voter- what would be your issue? We get a little political today.
Reading, guitaring, and Paul Simon. Josiah tracks his month challenge of playing a difficult song on guitar and Darrell tries to finish Angela's Ashes.
Could you go from novice to master in 30 days? The answer may surprise you. 15 minutes a day goes a long way. Here is the story of how powerful practice is and how Max Deutsch is harnessing it.
(Please excuse the audio. We were on using secondary equipment for this weeks podcast.)
Darrell ran his marathon and had a rather unusual experience. What's it like to grind it out on a bad knee for twelve miles? Find out!
Darrell and Josiah identify the major problems in our world and solve very little. Over population, climate change, and much more! A huge 'thank you' to everyone who helped with the Lincoln Highway Fundraiser!
Image: Ceneri / Vetta - Getty Images
How does one go about crowdfunding? What's the best thing you bake? How fast can you run? All this and more in episode #14!
Josiah ran his first marathon and he survived to tell the tale! This week we talk about the actual experience after the training is done and over with.
Misogi- Doing a hard thing can have a years worth of benefits. Josiah is a week out from his marathon and Darrell sums up the rules of Warren Buffett. http://misogi.com
Want Warren Buffett's key to success? Listen and learn! Josiah and Darrell discuss deliberate practice and why you should start doing it. They also touch on birds, the Huston Astros, meditation and LeBron James.
How to survive an incredibly long bicycle ride with little to no preparation. 500 miles in 6 days for a 70th birthday party. I just try to keep up. Welcome to FritzBRAI!
What role does GRIT play in writing, running, training?... Pretty much everything if you do it right. Josiah and Darrell talk about how training for a marathon and writing have quite a lot in common.
Did you know Oklahoma was almost two different states? Author Jonita Mullins, 'The Jefferson Highway in Oklahoma' sits down to chat about buffalo, singing, and the Jefferson Highway.
Training. Josiah prepares for a marathon and Darrell trained for a triathlon. We have an introductory conversation about what went into the training.
Darrell sits down with Justin Lansing of the Grammy winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Just talks about writing music, adventuring, and doing both at the same time.
Want to know the secrets of hitchhiking? Darrell and Josiah spill the beans on how to have a successful, safe, and fun experience.
Darrell and Josiah discuss travel, touring, and meeting people on a weekly basis. Here is what it's like to be on a film tour.
Are you an adult? Did you have a rite of passage? Josiah and Darrell solve the mystery of adulthood.
Our second podcast. We further talk about hitchhiking and the safe ways to do it. Also a few good stories about our trips and travels.
Our first ever podcast!
In this podcast we talk about our first movie The Highway Walkers and the stereotypes and fears that go along with hitchhiking cross country. We also talk about safety tips and the changing from 1970s culture to today.
Darrell Johnston talks to Sue Danielson of WHO Radio about "Less Traveled: A Journey from Pine to Palm." A Documentary about the Jefferson Highway. May of 2016