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The American Podcast explores different people in their craft and experience, with the premise that, for better or worse, America is different today than it was 40 years ago, 20 years ago or 200 years ago.
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Singer Songwriter Erin Cole Baker, tours the USA in a 26 foot RV with her family, playing music along the way. Erin has dual citizenship in the United States and New Zealand. She shares thoughts on how the two nations are different, the creative process, playing in various musical groups, and why she chooses to pursue music in the US rather than New Zealand. Erin discusses how she stepped away from music for a time to be a parent, and what prompted her return to recording and performing.
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Our guest on this episode is Entrepreneur and Business Coach Bryan Reynolds. Bryan, and his family have worked to build a small coffee empire in the Tacoma / Puyallup area, South of Seattle Washington.Their success with Anthem Coffee can be attributed to certain core principles such as “heroic hospitality” and “live your anthem,” which all stem from a strong desire to build and serve the community they live in.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Photographer Nick Balera is Owner & Creative Director at The Harbor Studio in Gig Harbor, WA.
Nick shares how being in the right place at the right time led to a career in photography. He talks about his time at Hillsong College and how traveling the United States to write a book led to a job at the Filson Flagship Store, in Seattle, WA.
Today Nick is balancing a love for travel with his passion for community and relationship, by building a creative space in his hometown.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
In this episode Comedian Brett Hollis talks about his current and future projects. He tells us which famous comedians have impacted his life, and why he keeps a casket In his living room. We discuss the state of culture in America, why Brett prefers clean comedy, and how he balances being a former pastor with his comedy.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Lisa Mitts is currently nominated for a number of independent music awards. We discuss her early years in music, transitioning from being a worship leader in Israel to a celebrated independent singer-songwriter. We talk about the recording process and why she appreciates being referred to as being a multi-genre artist. We learn how Lisa's experience with trauma contributed to an award winning music video, and how her ministry is working to help the victims of sex trafficking.
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Samuel Pyke currently produces Frontier Unlimited and Day One Outdoors. On this episode we learn how Samuel went from making movies with his brothers, in their Central Oregon backyard, to traveling the world, telling stories with a lens. We discuss the film industry, storytelling, hunting, ethics and pursuing a career that honors one's faith, hopes and passions. We discuss having a proper work/life balance, and why sometimes the best tool or the job isn’t a popular choice.