The Comin’ Home Podcast with John Alan

Episode 87: November 18 2020 with guest Eirik Sørvik

Eirik Sørvik is a standup comedian.
We talk about being raised in rural areas and growing up to take advantage of the opportunities that city life provides.  Eirik and I also talk about the growth we have gained and what we experience individually when we do things that force us outside of our comfort zone.
The Norwegian news media often talks about non-Norwegians, and black men specifically, but I have begun to wonder why there are no black men that I have seen in nationally broadcast Norwegian media who speak for themselves on certain issues. I bring this up during our conversation, and Eirik and I discuss the possibility that I may be one of the first black men in Norway, or maybe even THE first black man in Norway, to speak on a Norwegian national news platform about issues that are not exclusively "black issues". 
 

Episode 86: November 15 2020 with guest Adam O'Shea

Adam O'Shea is a Radioimmunotherapy Scientist focused on the development of targeted therapies for cancer. He has a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and over 20 years’ experience in drug development both in the US and in Norway.

Episode 85: November 11 2020 with guest Antwon Taylor

Antwon Taylor is a film producer, screenwriter and author. 
Listen to my conversation with Antwon, and you will be inspired by his life story. Antwon struggled for a bit in the beginning of this episode, but when he relaxed and felt more comfortable, he revealed some parts of his background and personal history that left me amazed at the force of his willpower, focus and self-worth. In spite of incredible adversity, Antwon stayed on his path towards self betterment, publishing his first book and achieving his first film production.
Check out a teaser for his film "A Wreckoning" from 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5qeoaMQNAo

Episode 84: November 8 2020 with guest Lena Kralicek

Lena Kralicek is an entrepreneur and owner of the House of Mindful Movement. She is an NLP Master Practitioner, yoga instructor and, a rehabilitation personal trainer and a former professional alpine skier.
We talk about self-help and the holistic path towards self-healing, as well as the importance of being as physically, mentally and spiritually fit as possible in order to be best prepared to help others.
I've known Lena for about twelve  years, and she is one of the most inspirational people I know.
Please enjoy this episode, and share it with someone who you think will benefit from listening.
 

Episode 83: November 7 2020 Solo Saturday with John Alan

I talk about the 2020 election result, my national TV and radio appearances this past week, mean old gym teachers and the past year since the death of my son.
This is a #SoloSaturday edition of #TheCominHomePodcastWithJohnAlan.

Episode 82: November 3 2020 John Alan on Election Day - The Soul Of America

Today is Election Day in the United States of America, and I am solo and unscripted.
I talk about my recent and upcoming media appearances, and the (forgotten?) American value - that every voice counts, and every voice has a right to be heard.  Where are American and democratic values to be found in the current obvious efforts at voter suppression in the USA?