Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff

This week we catch up with, Jasmine Kendrick and Aunjoli Jean-Pierre, two Seattle natives who have made a name for themselves throughout the world for their regular participation in videos for the YouTube channel, Cut. This channel, with more than 4 billion total views, brings in everyday people to talk about issues that are hard to discuss, play interesting games with strangers, shatter misconceptions, and a lot more. I talk with both ladies about how they started working with Cut and what they are up to outside of the videos we know them for. Their own videos on the channel with a combined total of more than 5o million views. Part 1 of 2 in this series with Cut regulars. MORE TO COME!

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Aunjoli's website: https://www.aunjoli.com/

Aunjoli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aunjoli/

Jasmine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzymonet93/

The Way with Jazz and Tae's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewayjazzandtae/

"Come on down!" as we speak with, Rich Fields, the announcer for the legendary gameshow The Price is Right for 7 seasons. We talk about achieving his lifelong dream of announcing for the show. He also has the rare insights of working with both Bob Barker and Drew Carey. We talk all about the transition from the institution that was Bob Barkers 35 year run as the show host to a new person helming the show. We end by talking all about what he is up to these days after leaving the show.

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• Rich's website: https://richfields.tv/

• Moving Families Initiative: https://www.movingfamiliesinitiative.com/

This week I speak with up and coming entertainer Victoria Gordon. We talk about growing up in show business and her acting, director, and writing. After mentioning her cabaret performances and future plans in the medium we take a deeper look at what exactly is cabaret as well. Between her cabaret act, her new web series "Pilot Season", and a lot of other things within entertainment this made for a great conversation with someone we will no doubt hear a lot from in the future.

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Victoria's website: https://www.thevictoriagordon.com/

This week I speak with, David Page, who created "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" which is probably one of the most popular shows on the Food Network. He tells us all about how he got the idea for the show (it will surprise you) and how restaurants were picked and vetted to be featured (this will surprise you too). We then talk about his new book Food Americana and take a deep dive into the food culture in America. It should surprise no one that it is really a melting pot of a lot of cuisines. We talk about why American's are so obsessed with Chinese and Mexican food, how we have changed it to our taste, and what the future of authentic cuisine looks like. This was such an interesting conversation with someone who will forget more about food than most of us will ever know.

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• Food Americana on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/ymsmvdz2

PART 2 of the series in which I speak with influencers on Instagram about their given niche. This week I interview two people in the fitness world. First I speak with Sydney @sydneyjfitness who is a college student and future dentist here in the states about her journey. We then travel across the Atlantic and speak with Stefanie Moir from @NaturallyStefanie a Scottish fitness influencer about the brands she has been able to work with and the career she has been about to make from her Instagram account. They both share their interesting stories of how they got where they are and some great tips on how to make your Instagram pop a bit too.

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• Sydney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyjfitness

• Stefanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallystefanie/

We relive my and a lot of other 90's kids childhood this week when I interview Lori Beth Denberg, best known for starring in Nickelodeons sketch comedy show "All That". We talk about her time on the show from 1994 to 1998, her time on "The Steve Harvey Show" after that, and what she has been up to in the time since. It was an eye opening conversation behind the scenes of one of Nickelodeon's most iconic shows with some good and also some bad. We end by talking about what you should be doing if you see her in the grocery store, how to listen to her amazing podcast and why you should call her on the phone ASAP!

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• Her website for the podcast and to call her!: http://www.askloribeth.com/

This episode I speak with the amazing and inspiriting, Jeffrey Deskovic, who as a high school student was convicted of the rape and murdering his fellow classmate. The issue comes in the fact that he did not do it or have anything at all to do with it. He takes us through the terrible and gripping story of shady interrogation tactics, faulty evidence, and judicial misconduct that kept him behind bars for 16 years as an innocent man. This story of wrongful doing includes everyone from a Fox News host to a current Supreme Court justice. The story ends with him being released, getting his law degree, and now helping others who where wrongfully convicted. You will not want to miss this one!

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• His Foundation's website: https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/

• Jeffrey's personal website: https://www.jeffreydeskovic.com/

This episode takes us on quite the journey to some lesser known countries with author Jennifer Steil. We talk about her time running a newspaper in Yemen and the good things that happened (like meeting amazing people, seeing beautiful cities, and meeting her husband which was the British Ambassador to Yemen at the time) and also bad things that happened (like being taken hostage and a suicide bombing attempt of earlier mentioned husband). We then travel to Bolivia and talk about the Jewish population that settled there after the Holocaust. Ending up in Uzbekistan where her husband is currently the Ambassador. This was an amazing interview and a fantastic listen for all.

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• Pick up Jennifer's books here: https://www.jennifersteil.net/

This week I speak with the legendary voiceover actor Neil Ross. We talk about his early days in radio and he transition to voiceover work. We also talk about working on projects like Transformers, GI Joe, Aladdin, and everything in between. He shares some of his biggest accomplishments announcing the Academy Awards and Emmy Awards. A great conversation for those who aspire to be in entertainment and those who just like to be entertained.

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Neil's Website to check out the book: https://www.neilbook.com/

In this episode I speak with Sandy Phillips Kirkham about her story and overcoming sexual abuse by a member of clergy for which she wrote a book "Let Me Prey Upon You". Her abuse started when she was 16 years old and lasted 5 years. We discuss what happened, how she got through it, and how she finally was able to tell her friends and family after 27 years of living with it on her own. This is a powerful interview for all, especially if you or someone you know has dealt with sexual abuse.

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Sandy's website to pick up her book: https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/