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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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Ep. 203: Dr. Martin Carcasson – CSU Professor, Director of Center for Public Deliberation

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). The CPD is dedicated to enhancing local democracy through improved public communication and community problem-solving. From their website: “Our aim is to improve the way our community…

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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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First Job: Peter Moore

It’s First Jobs week here at the Jon of All Trades Podcast! In lieu of doing a long form episode this week, I’m highlighting some of my favorite professional people as they tell me all about their first jobs. Peter Moore (left), pictured above with Rich Coolidge (another one of my favorite colleagues) is the…

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First Job: Lynn Granger

It’s First Jobs week here at the Jon of All Trades Podcast! In lieu of doing a long form episode this week, I’m highlighting some of my favorite professional people as they tell me all about their first jobs. Lynn Granger, seen above in a screengrab doing Vital for Colorado Radio with me last month,…

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Muppet Babies Characters, Ranked

Almost three years ago, I, a parent of young children, took it upon myself to provide you, presumably since you’re reading this, also the parent of young children, the service of ranking all the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters. You’re welcome. I’m happy to report that while the reign of tyranny inflicted by Mickey and the…

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First Job: Debbie Brown

It’s First Jobs week here at the Jon of All Trades Podcast! In lieu of doing a long form episode this week, I’m highlighting some of my favorite professional people as they tell me all about their first jobs. Today I’ve got Debbie Brown (pictured above with her son Trevor at an energy industry rally),…

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First Job: Braden Dick

It’s First Jobs week here at the Jon of All Trades Podcast! In lieu of doing a long form episode this week, I’m highlighting some of my favorite professional people as they tell me all about their first jobs. Today I’ve got Braden Dick, my co-founder of Mile High 100 (also linked on Facebook here),…

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Ep. 202: Shawn Marek – Producer for PodcastOne, Wrestling Nerd

Shawn Marek is a producer for PodcastOne, the largest advertiser-supported, on-demand digital audio network. Of the eight or so shows he produces, by far and away my favorite one is The Steve Austin Show. Turns out, Shawn and I exist in just about perfect parallel dimensions considering we both began our love of professional wrestling in…

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Jon’s Audio Resume Vol. 12 – PR Professional

Welcome to Jon’s Audio Resume, the Jon of All Trades solo exploration of all the weird ass jobs I’ve had in my life. This series runs in chronological order and here is my 12th job. Job: Account Executive/Account Manager – MGA Communications, Inc. Duration: April 2007 – December 2010 Pay: ~$40,000/yr. Did I get along with my…

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