Jon Of All Trades

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...

Michael Roberts has been writing for the Denver Westword since 1990. He began as a Music Editor, but has written about pretty much everything ever since. He’s a dynamite (and incredibly prolific) reporter, but I’d argue one of his finest qualities is his long form interviews. As an interviewer myself, I’m always fascinated by others...

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....

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 13th job. Job: Marketing Manager, Energy Drink Company (will remain unnamed)Duration: March 2010 – May 2010Pay: $45,000/yr.Did I get along with my boss(es)? Fuck and...

Shalisa Pouw is someone I met when I was 12. We were pals, and then she went to a different high school and we didn’t reconnect again until a few weeks ago. I’m so glad we did, because she’s got a fascinating work history. Thanks to Ginna Santy and Mel Ulle for bringing Shalisa back...

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...

Dan Grant is the author of The Singularity Witness and the upcoming Thirteen Across. I met him at an event hosted by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association last summer, which is the event that keeps on giving. On this week’s episode, we talk a great deal about the craft and process of writing, something I always love...

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...

Will Spilo is the Co-founder of CBD Luxe, which sells CBD inhalers, tinctures, vape pens and CBD sublingual sprays. He’s had a fascinating journey leading up to the founding of this company, which includes a career as a big mountain snowboarder, an international heli-ski guide, owner of a construction business, and a stint in private...

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...

Ed Sealover covers government, economic development, transportation, hospitality and brewing for the Denver Business Journal. He’s someone I’ve worked with professionally on behalf of my clients, and someone I’ve bumped into more than a few times at beer festivals and enjoy a fun personal rapport with on account of our affinity for craft beer. This...

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...

Joan Rogliano is the founder of the Wildflower Group, which, for more than a decade, has empowered women by providing education, resources, connections to trustworthy professionals, fun events, and a community of emotional support.  From their website: Women experiencing divorce often feel alone, find a lack of resources, and don’t know where to turn or whom to...

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...

Jake Browne first appeared on this show in October of 2015. At that point, we discussed his job as pot critic at The Denver Post, his role as host of Uncalled Four, a comedy game show, and co-host of the Whiskey & Cigarettes Podcast. He’s not doing any of those things anymore. He’s now the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...