First Jobs

First Job: Jason Bailey

Jason Bailey is the head brewer at Old 121 Brewhouse, and he, along with fellow co-founder Brett Zahrte, will be the guest on Ep. 214 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting Wednesday, June 5. It’s a great chat you won’t want to miss. But first, he shares with me his first job busing…

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First Job: Ryzin

Rob Ryzin (now just going by the name Ryzin) is an independent professional wrestler who last year earned a tryout with the WWE. He was a guest on this show four years ago, and a lot has happened since then including the aforementioned tryout, a complete reinvention of his character, and a new book! You’ll…

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First Job: Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts has been a reporter for the Westword for nearly 29 years. He’s a journalist I admire greatly, and he is the new speed record holder for responding to me. His full episode goes live Wednesday, March 27. But before we get there, I asked him about his first job and he doesn’t disappoint….

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First Job: Shalisa Pouw

Shalisa Pouw is someone I first met when I was 12, and I’m thrilled to reconnect with her now. The best place to keep up with her multitude of ventures on her Instagram account @Shalisa_P, but I’ll also call out her work with DiningOut Events and The Wedding Event. More about her multiple ventures this…

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First Job: Dan Grant

Dan Grant (right), is an author and an electrical engineer. His first novel, The Singularity Witness, is available on a variety of platforms, all of which you can find right here. He’s the guest on Ep. 208 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting this Wednesday, February 20. But first, he tells me all about his…

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First Job: Will Spilo

Will Spilo is the Co-Founder of CBD Luxe, which sells CBD inhalers, tinctures, vape pens and CBD sublingual sprays. He’s the guest on Ep. 207 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast, debuting February 13. We talk about the company, his career as a big mountain snowboarder and International Heli Ski guide, and a ton…

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First Job: Ed Sealover

Ed Sealover is a journalist with the Denver Business Journal and he covers government, economic development, transportation, hospitality and brewing. It’s an absolute ton of beats, which means our chat on Ep. 206 that debuts on February 6 has no shortage of things to discuss. It’s terrific. But first, he tells me about selling subscriptions…

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First Job: Joan Rogliano

Joan Rogliano is the Founder of the Wildflower Group, and Principal at Rogliano Real Estate Group. She has dedicated the last 13+ years to helping women write the next chapter of their lives after divorce by providing all sorts of resources to them. Her full episode debuts on Wednesday, January 30. But first, I ask…

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First Job: Jake Browne

Jake Browne first appeared on the show more than three years ago on Episode 75. And considering he’s no longer doing any of the three things I ostensibly interviewed him for, I thought it time to invite him back. That episode is coming up on Wednesday, January 16. But first, Jake shares with me his…

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First Job: Dr. Martin Carcasson

Martín Carcasson, Ph.D., is a professor in the Communication Studies department of Colorado State University, and the founder and director of the CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD). He’s also the first guest of 2019 on the Jon of All Trades Podcast, and his episode (Ep. 203) debuts Wednesday, January 9. But first, he shares…

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