The List with Jess Porter

I speak with Lisa Silverman: breath worker, mom and fourth-generation Mainer.  We discuss friendship, resilience and swimming in the icy Atlantic ocean. 

I speak with Jen Castellani: farmer, actress, mom and badass Alaskan.  We discuss family, coyotes and the theory of relativity.   

Jess speaks with Zack Weinstein; actor, law student and person who's been through some shit. They discuss Scottie Pippen, Harvard, and the view from a wheelchair. 

I speak with Mary Mathers, a financial wizard who lives in Toronto with her wife, stepsons, and an incalculable number of  tree frogs.  We discuss Alzheimer's disease, the Ford F-150, and the gift of gay marriage. 

In this episode, I speak with Dotsie Bausch: Olympic medalist, vegan activist and eating disorder survivor.   Dotsie is the founder of Switch4Good, a nonprofit that pushes back against the dairy industry.  We discuss stepfathers, succulents and taking left turns. 

I speak with Donna McCallum, a/k/a the Fairy Godmother.  As a South African, new mother and a woman who helps dreams become realities, Donna makes a wonderful interview subject.  We express gratitude for mattresses, water, and rowing the boat of family.  Enjoy!

I speak with Christine Marshall, a Maine-based actress, director and costume designer.  We discuss linen closets, Olympic fashions and how to make the best chocolate cat poop. Enjoy!

I speak with Sam Taha; hiker, standup and LA-based Egyptian.  We discuss throw pillows, family and obsessive compulsive disorder.  It's fun!

I speak this week with Connor Malbeuf, a rebellious Canadian, sassy gay, and the director of the new documentary One Week Til Doomsday.  In it,  Connor and his co-producers take an investigative trip across America in the 10 days before the historic 2020 election... in the middle of a global pandemic.
In our list, we discuss mattresses, dancing and positive expectations.
One Week 'Til Doomsday  will be released on Apple TV March 4th, 2022.  You can watch the trailer here. 

I speak with Iris Murray: nurse, food-lover and Mexican-Canadian.  We discuss owls, heart surgery and the Day of the Dead.