Great Conversations

By John J. Goddard

Writer, musician and former culinary professional John J. Goddard informs, entertains and provokes through conversations, essays and assorted audio plays.... more

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Great Conversations episodes:

April 30, 2020 In Limbo with Brendan Kirby of Seed Sprout Spoon
In this episode I speak with my good friend Brendan Kirby, owner and operator of Seed Sprout Spoon and The Leona Ballroom in St. Louis, Missouri. We discuss the events, hospitality and service industries in the new economic landscape, and also hopefully reveal a little bit of ourselves in this great conversation.
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55min
December 14, 2019 Guitarist Matt Derouin of Buttercup Tells All
St. Louis post-punk/no-wave rockers Buttercup celebrate the release of their new album, "I Can't Believe It's Not Buttercup," tonight at The Heavy Anchor at 9 p.m. In this episode of the General Concerns podcast I speak with guitarist Matt Derouin about the new release.
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28min
October 09, 2018 Mark Pannebecker IS The St. Louis Indie Book Fair
Do you ever wonder what's going to happen on November 3rd, 2018? I got a few answers out of the mouth of Mark Pannebecker, founder of the St. Louis Indie Book Fair and confirmed German American. Have a listen-n-learn. It's the first episode of General Concerns from the new studio in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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38min
September 11, 2018 The Carlson Muss Method: Because We All Want To Be A Better Cartoon Character
Actor and funnyman Carlson Muss talks with me from his Los Angles estate. We discuss being food pirates in Portland, leaving Portland, improv comedy theater, consciously constructed vs. fake, and freedom from alcohol. It's an eye opening hour of tough talk and warm fellowship between old pals. You can catch Carlson at Upright Citizens Brigade, 5419 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.
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1h 11min
June 17, 2018 Cleaning Out My Closet with Casey Bazzell
After locking her in a closet and tormenting her with the interminable saga of my Larry David moment in the karaoke showdown where we met, my guest and dear friend Casey Bazzell saves me from further embarrassment by singing three of her songs and closing out the podcast. Download this set at Casey's brand spanking new Bandcamp page.
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24min
June 05, 2018 E-Book Formatting, Independent Publishing, The Clunkiness of the Material Universe, You Owe Me $25
E-book formatting can be a real pain in the ass, especially when you're publishing an e-book of poetry. Paul and I make an attempt to find solutions to common formatting problems, then discuss how the life of a traditionally published author is probably a huge pain in the ass too, because having to tour the material universe is a pain in the ass. We remember Abdul Kasent and the Off Broadway rehearsal house with fondness.
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59min
May 25, 2018 Font Feelings, Hockey Rinks for Israel, Screeching About the Younger Generation’s Music is Horseshit
Paul and I discuss the perils and intricacies of font design, the perils and intricacies of the Israeli/Palestinian situation, and the perils and intricacies of shitting on younger people's music. Other concerns are discussed.
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1h 26min
May 25, 2018 Font Feelings, Hockey Rinks for Israel, Screeching About the Younger Generation’s Music is Horseshit
NOTE: There was a glitch and I’m re-rendering this episode as of 4:00pm CST on 5.25.2018. Check back in about an hour, okay?
Paul and I discuss the perils and intricacies of font design, the perils and intricacies of the Israeli/Palestinian situation, and the perils and intricacies of shitting on younger people’s music, among other things. It’s a perilous, intricate episode that I’m sure you’ll enjoy, complete with a snippet of some music coming to the download section soon.
As mentioned in the episode, the next 100 people to become a member at johnjgoddard.com can use the discount code OMJJG2018 to get one year of full access and download privileges for only $15. Once the code has been used 100 times, you’ll have to wait for the next promotion.
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1h 26min
May 18, 2018 At Least No One Died From Woody Guthrie’s Advice
My guest on this episode is Robin Wheeler, cooking teacher par excellence, Woody Guthrie expert, and author of the highly anticipated book with the working title, Woody Guthrie In Love. Robin bares her soul to me about the book, kimchi cliches, her first catering gig and much more.
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1h 18min
May 14, 2018 Barry White, Oprah Winfrey’s Dogs, and the Peculiarities of Islanders
Definitely a star-studded conversation. Barry White, Oprah Winfrey and Ray Parker Jr. lay the foundation for real-life Jerry Springer episodes, guns, gumbo, and the peculiarities of islanders.
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50min

FAQs about Great Conversations:

How many episodes does Great Conversations have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.