Odd Job Podcast

Part I of our episode with Rick Alan Ross, Cult Deprogrammer, touches on all your favorite cults. We hear what inspired Rick’s work, stories from Waco, NXIVM, Children of God, Scientology, and the like. We dive into what defines a cult, how you could find yourself in a cult, and what a “deprogramming” intervention looks like. Rick Alan Ross is truly an expert guest! To learn more about former and current cults, visit www.culteducation.com or pick up Rick’s book, Cults Inside Out.

We chat with Matt Khouri, creator and CEO of the Outerbanks Boil Company. Matt has a hilarious backstory: a somewhat-failed college project becomes his passion. Matt’s idea to bring boils to the masses is just getting started. We talk the boil scene, franchising, strategizing, and go on some wild tangents along the way. Check out @outerbanksboilco on Instagram or their website, outerbanksboilcompany.com, to see Matt’s story or get the Best Pot on the Beach!

We chat with Jason Friedman, an ultramarathoner, coach, and ER doctor! We cover it all: what it takes to run an ultramarathon, training insight, mental preparation, micro naps, and more! We loved catching up with Coach Jay; follow him @gunksrunner on Instagram.

We chat with Alice Little, a legal sex worker and sex work advocate! Alice exposes the ins and outs of life “at the ranch” in Nevada, her views on sex work the US, how she became a legal sex worker, and more! To learn more about our friend, Alice Little, visit theAlicelittle.com or head to her Instagram, @thealicelittleofficial.

We speak with Lisa Hoehn, a dating profile expert, who helps people seeking love—or lust—sharpen their online and app dating profiles. As Lisa puts it, online dating shouldn't suck and she is there for anyone who needs an assist projecting their most authentic self. Find out more about Lisa's services at ProfilePolish.com or pick up her book on crafting a dating profile, You Probably Shouldn't Write That. 

We hear from Patrick Wardle, former NSA “White Hat” hacker, NASA researcher, and basically a character in Mr. Robot. We loved chatting with Patrick; he’s a ton of fun and we get to hear amazing on-the-job hacking stories, tales of tinder dates with Russian spies, and even more from the wild world of hacking. Even if you’re not a computer wiz (like Jaimie), you’ll love this episode! Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram @patrickwardle to learn more!

We talk to psychologist, sex therapist, and founder of @themodernintimacy, Dr. Kate Balestrieri! Dr. Kate answers all your submitted questions about sex and relationships and we hear how she got her start in the field. We chat normalizing and de-stigmatizing sex, various kinks, and fetishes. We even dive into how to improve YOUR sex life! To learn more about Dr. Kate visit her instagrams: @themodernintimacy and @drkatebalestrieri.

Mike Dockins, the “Gimmick" Attorney, specializes in trademark law... but with a twist. Mike specializes in trademark law on behalf of entertainers, namely WWE and AEW wrestlers. We breakdown what exactly makes a trademark, some of the most unusual types of trademarks, and the many cases the Gimmick Attorney is involved with. To learn more about Mike Dockins, follow him @gimmickattorney on Twitter and Instagram.

We kick off 2021 with Dr. Wendy Osefo! You may know Wendy as a political commentator or one of the breakout stars of the Real Housewives of Potomac. We chat with Wendy about her background, her immigrant story, her many degrees, her path to political commentary, and her rise to Bravo fame. Dr. Wendy is so fun and we had a blast learning all about her odd jobs! Follow Wendy @wendyosefo on Twitter and Instagram or catch Wendy on the latest season of the Real Housewives of Potomac.

Our last episode of 2020 goes deep into the wild world of Background Acting... but there’s more! Our guest, Ian Brownhill, gives us first hand accounts and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories of what it’s like to be an extra. We hear about his trajectory into the entertainment industry and how his new found fame came from an unexpected place... TikTok. We cover some of your favorite celebs, talk Method Acting, and get answers to all your Q&A submissions. What a great close to the year! Follow Ian on Instagram and TikTok @ian.brownhill.