Off The Record with Jordan Rance

This week, I spend some time discussing the U.S. Midterm Elections and sharing my thoughts and opinions on the results, the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, and a few other things. I also experiment with a potential new podcast tradition that might just become a regular part of the show!

Today I spend some time talking about some current life struggles and how I'm working through them. I talk about some of my successes and setbacks. In typical solo episode fashion, consider this an hour of me ranting about some random topics that are on my mind!

My best friend Riley returns once again for a wild conversation about a wide variety of different topics such as, nostalgic moments, the pursuit of being more positive, our NFL week 4 picks, and more.

Ysaiah Manarin joins me for a conversation that goes absolutely everywhere. Born in Virden, Manitoba, Ysaiah has a unique collection of interests and experiences. From combat sports and leadership to music, movies, mental health, grief and personal growth. He also happens to be a self-taught musician, a dinosaur expert, and a former magician. Ysaiah opens up about what leadership means to him, dealing with loss and heartbreak, finding motivation during difficult periods, and the role that music and movies have played throughout his life. And, of course, we couldn't leave without getting into the story of a relationship of his that went terribly wrong.

After a few months away, Off The Record with Jordan Rance is officially BACK! It's been a while since I've sat down to record, so for my first episode back, I'm giving you a full life update in terms of where I've been, what's changed, and what l've learned. I also dive into what I'm working towards, and what the future looks like for me and the podcast. And of course, no Off The Record episode would be complete without getting a little deeper. We're talking manifestation, spirituality, trusting the timing of your life, and why sometimes taking a step back can be exactly what you need before moving forward. It feels good to be back. Let's talk.

Teresa Woods joins me to talk about her journey from Belize to the world of acting, filmmaking, and entrepreneurship. We dive into her creative process, what inspired her to start her freelancing business, “CineBelize”, the realities of freelancing in film, how she balances ambition with having a good time and how to do a proper cartwheel.

Andre Le’Neire returns for a full-circle moment. His first appearance on Off The Record with Jordan Rance was episode 3, and now he’s back for episode 33, a reflection of growth, change, and staying true to yourself. Andre is an actor/singer/songwriter from the southern/midwest region of the United States. He was born in Kenner, Louisiana and raised in Sugar Land, Texas before finishing high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For college he went to Toronto Film School in Ontario, Canada, where he met the people that shaped his art as well as his heart. He’s now sharing with the world who he is through music and acting, whether that be on a stage or a screen. In this episode, we dive into his upcoming album “Dirty Healing” - what the title means, where it came from, and the personal experiences that shaped it. We talk about the dangers of AI and endless remakes in creative industries, why so many people abandon their talents, and what it means to keep creating even when it feels easier to quit. Andre also shares his thoughts on wealth, responsibility, and why influence should be used to uplift others rather than protect a select few. Along the way, we get personal - touching on fears, past dreams, scars (literal and metaphorical), and the moments that quietly shape who we become. Thoughtful, honest, and unfiltered, this conversation is about art, accountability, and choosing to keep going.

Actor Zen Lenore joins me to talk about creating your own work as an actor, saying yes to exploration, and moving through life unapologetically curious. We dive into Zen’s love for nature, walking as a creativity reset, the importance of keeping all forms of art alive, and their ambitious (and hilarious) attempt to watch 365 movies in 365 days, despite being notoriously bad at watching movies. This is a thoughtful, playful conversation about creativity and doing things before you feel ready.

Welcome back to another episode of Off The Record! Today is more of chill, laid-back type episode. I talk about shower thoughts and shared a funny road rage moment that happened to me recently. I went for a different approach with this episode, more simple and straight to the beginning, I would love to hear your thoughts down below in the comments (YouTube or Spotify) on whether you like the clips I usually put at the beginning or start the episode directly from the intro graphic.

Milestone Alert! This is 30th episode of Off The Record with Jordan Rance! Today I spend some time talking about my New Year's Resolutions, my thoughts on the Stranger Things finale, the insane "glamorization" of smoking is making a comeback?!