The Comin’ Home Podcast with John Alan
John Alan is an author, singer/songwriter, standup comedian, champion powerlifter, and writer. He engages guests, viewers, and listeners in good conversation about life, its challenges and rewards.
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Episodes
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Joachim Eikeri is a standup comedian, teacher and MMA athlete. We talk about the art of standup comedy, the path towards new goals, personal growth and how to discuss race.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Today Tiffy and I discuss different communication styles in the dreaded “comment section”. Take a listen and see if you fall into any of these categories when you drop your comments. Are there any comment styles we are missing? Leave us a comment and get invlolved!
It's #TiffyTuesday.
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Kikki Berli-Johnsen recently was crowned Norway's strongest woman for the sixth time, and she did it at the age of 52. We talk about her journey towards being the best woman in Norway strongman competition, and one of the top competitors in the world.
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Keith Redmond is a lobbyist and advocate for American expats and "accidental Americans". He also is head of the social media organization American Expatriates.
We discuss the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, taxation of Americans who live overseas, as well as the plight of "accidental Americans".
You can contact Keith by email at us_overseas_advocate@outlook.com
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
I love it when we get off track! That's when you know the conversation is real.
Today, Tiffy wanted to discuss culture differences at universities all across the globe, but we veered off into a very open and candid discussion about racism, xenophobia, PTSD, and our very different personal experiences with both.
You never know exactly what to expect when Tiffy drops by. You only know it's going to be honest.
It's #TiffyTuesday.
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
I take the podcast on the road to Horten, Norway to meet up with Zahid Ali. He is one of Norway's most popular stand-up comedians and actors, and is known for his participation in the TV2 show and several films and television shows such as, "Izzat", "Hellfjord" and "Rikets Røst"". He was the source of both controversy and adoration for his hit television series "Jul i Tøyengata". In 2010 Ali received the Brobyggerprisen, a Norwegian prize for building relations between immigrants and Norwegian natives. His work is also about fighting prejudice. Zahid Ali has also toured with his stand-up show "Zahid Ali-live".
We talk about how Zahid, who is of Pakistani descent, gathered some of the most popular comedians in Norway to raise money for relief work in Pakistan after the earthquake disaster in 2004. All of the money raised was donated to the Embassy of Pakistan. Zahid talks about how things got very interesting when he handed over a sack of cash to the Pakistani Ambassador in Norway. We also shared our thoughts sharing the standup stage together, and also our individual experiences as entertainers in Norway.
From me, John Alan,
to my listeners and viewers:
I am a believer in "Enlightenment Through Dialogue". I carefully choose my guests for my show. I do this show because I am looking to learn from people who inspire me, motivate me, or teach me more about the wonders of life. This is my journey as I work to put myself in a better condition and position from which I can help others as well as myself.
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